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I have been in and around the real estate business my entire life. My father owned and operated a Real Estate Brokerage in Fenton for many years. I obtained my Broker's license upon his death and ran the family business for a few years, before joining one of the Flint area's largest Real Estate Brokers at the time. We became involved in building and selling energy efficient homes, which was very successful. Today I am a full time REALTOR®, with experience in all areas, including foreclosures and Short sales. Give me a call for a FREE analysis of your home selling or buying needs.
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Now that our kids are getting older and going (and getting ready to go) to college, we decided it was time to find a smaller home on the lake. We spent a long time looking for a house we liked (within our budget). I found a realtor's number on one of the homes. The name kind of sounded familiar, but didn't think much about it. After a couple phone calls, we realized who each other where and my wife and I knew that this was the realtor we wanted to use.
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It was August last year when the first Tatt Awards was held to commemorate on the Annual Social Media Day powered by Globe Tattoo. And this year we have another winners of the said fantastic awards.
I haven't nominated my favorite personalities but I see some of them had win last year .You could notice categories was changed this year.
New : The Explorer,Game Changer,Visualizer
Replaced: Ballbreaker, WordSlayer, Artiste
Here's the list of the 2012 Tatt Awards winners:
The Explorer: Bogart
The advocate: PAWS
Indie Rocker: GLOC-9
Visualizer: EVERYWHERE WE SHOOT
Game Changer: INOE GAVAN
Stylismo: CECILE VAN STRATEN of chuvaness.com
Video Slinger : JAMICH
Tech Junkie: JASON DE VILLA of technoodling.net.
Thought Mover: KIMPOY FELICIANO of twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano
and The One: BIANCA GONZALEZ ( also won the Thought Mover category las year)
>>2011 Tatt Awards Finalists and Winners
The winners were chosen by votes and are decided by public voting and a panel of judges christened the 11 Tatt Councils
The prize were not disclosed but last year, all winners received P100, 000 in cash and premium broadband products from Tattoo
Congrats to the winners, hope we'll join next year!

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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monthly Homework Assignment: Polka Dots
The Professor's homework assignment for June is polka dots. I had hoped to feature a dress, but as noted in my last post, that was not to be. Instead, it's another skirt. But at least it is a new pattern...
McCall's 5431
This pattern is for a 3/4 circle skirt with yoke and back zipper. It has options for two lengths, a contrast band and/or pockets. It's labeled "Quick & Easy," which is an accurate description. The 3/4 circle style is nice because it provides plenty of fullness without requiring as much fabric as a circle skirt.
I used view C (shown in pink above) but unfortunately had to omit the pockets because I did not have enough fabric. I also modified the skirt to take an elastic waistband because I'm not at my usual size and elastic waists are much easier to take in. It works with the elastic but would definitely look much better with the yoke and zipper. I trimmed the bottom with red polka dot ribbon to match the skulls' bandannas.
Overall, I am very pleased with this pattern. I will definitely pull it out again when I can use it with a zipper and pockets, and try it with the contrast band as well.
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N-deal: Crucial meeting of Left parties begins
July 08, 2008 12:07 IST
Last Updated: July 08, 2008 12:28 IST
Amid clear signals that they would withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance 'soon', top Left party leaders met in New Delhi on Tuesday to formulate an 'appropriate' response to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's [Images] announcement that the government would approach the International Atomic Energy Agency for the nuclear deal.
Furious at govt's 'lie', Left may withdraw support
The Left Coordination Committee meeting, which began at the Communist Party of India-Marxist headquarters in New Delhi, is being attended by CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat, his CPI counterpart A B Bardhan and other senior leaders like D Raja (CPI), Revolutionary Socialist Party leaders T J Chandrachoodan and Abani Roy and Forward Bloc's Debabrata Biswas and G Devarajan.
The meeting, which was earlier fixed at 4 pm, was rescheduled to 11:30 am after Dr Singh's announcement on Monday that the government would 'soon' approach the IAEA for a safeguards agreement for the nuclear deal with the US.
What the IAEA agreement gives India
Ahead of the meeting, Karat told media persons on Tuesday morning that the meeting would be a 'crucial' one as there was 'nothing more' on Left's course of action with regard to the prime minister's announcement on the nuclear deal.
Karat said the prime minister had made the announcement on the deal in a foreign land which he could have told the Left parties here.
Speculation was rife that the Left would pull the plug on Tuesday itself, with the rescheduling of their meeting after which they could seek an audience with President Pratibha Patil [Images], who is returning to the capital from Tirupati later this evening.
'It is sad the N-deal is smeared in murky politics'
The Left parties had earlier stated that they would withdraw support to the Congress-led Government the moment it decides to go to the IAEA. Karat has said the Left parties will meet and give an 'appropriate' response to the PM's statement.
Left leaders were livid over the prime minister's announcement, which came barely an hour after the government sought another round of meeting of the UPA-Left Committee on the nuclear deal on July 10, saying they were 'insulted'.
"Only thing I am saying now is that we will take a crucial decision. Dr Singh has hoodwinked the Left parties, the UPA allies and the people. We ask him to behave in a manner befitting his post," Chandrachoodan told PTI.
Will the final joke be on Mulayam Singh Yadav?
Noting that the Left had maintained civility by publicly saying that they will wait till Dr Singh returns, the RSP leader said, "Now the UPA leadership should not expect the Left to show the courtesy by waiting till then."
CPI national secretary D Raja said the suggestion of External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee for a UPA-Left meeting and the prime minister's statements were 'contradictory'.
"The prime minister has put Mukherjee and the UPA-Left panel in a ridiculous position. The (UPA-Left) meeting has become meaningless now. Mukherjee should explain why he invited the Left parties for the meeting to finalise the Committee's findings if the government has already decided to move the IAEA. The prime minister should have some respect for the committee," Raja said.
'They can't hoodwink the Left at every stage'
Responding to the Left parties' letter asking the government whether it was moving the IAEA to formalise a safeguards agreement on the Indo-US nuclear deal, the government had on Monday proposed another round of meeting of the UPA-Left Committee on the issue on July 10.
However, barely an hour after the letter was delivered to the four parties, the prime minister's statement came amid reports that the Board of IAEA will meet on July 28 to approve the safeguards agreement.
The prime minister sounded conciliatory about the Left parties, saying that they were 'patriots' and would like to find a way out which would address their concerns and also see the deal through.
"They (Left parties) are valuable colleagues," he told media persons on way to Japan [Images] on Monday for the G-8 summit.
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It becomes very monotonous watching same movie again and again when it gets old. In fact some movies aren't watched twice. There are heck of television shows that you can watch of your interest when you are bored stiff. Television shows air for shorter time than movies and therefore less chances of being bored. Quality is supreme but quantity also matters.
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Okay, all the ABC fans need to quite their whining. Susan Lucci lost. Susan Flannery won. Dick Clark Productions (NOT CBS!) goofed when they showed Susan Lucci and played the theme music of "All My Children." Unless PricewaterhouseCoopers or Ernst & Young come out and say, "Hey, those two kids who presented the awards were wrong when they called out Susan Flannery's name as the Best Actress in a Drama Series," then Lucci's fans can just suck it up and go replay their tapes of when Lucci won her one and only Emmy award so many years ago.
Here's what happens at award shows (and yes I do know since I have worked behind the scenes on several)...they have a rehearsal where they go through a fake announcing of the show with a fake winner. This is done to get practice with the shots. They do not reveal the winner at the rehearsals. In fact, the producers do not know who won. They have set up one "winner" screen segment with the name and category for each of the nominees. When the winner's name is announced, the producer tells the control room which set to run. In this case, with two nominees named Susan there was the chance that they could screw it up -- which they did. Susan Flannery's name was called and the producer went to a shot of Susan Lucci instead of Susan Flannery and cued up the wrong music.
I do not expect that the accounting firm of Whomever and Whatever to come out and say that they announced the wrong person. That has only happened ONCE that I know of....and they called the people the next day (it was a writing award) and there was very little fanfare. However, in this case, there could be some news if there was a change in hands.
So kiddos....SUCK IT UP! Susan Lucci lost again. When she won it was because she finally picked some episodes that actually made sense instead of her staring down a bear....


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The original Santo Niño
TWO YEARS ago I accompanied the Czech prime minister in visiting the Abbey
Church of Our Lady of Montserrat in San Beda College near Malacañang. In this
church is a tangible link between the Czech Republic and the Philippines: the
venerated image of the Santo Niño de Praga or Infant Jesus of Prague carved by
Maximo Vicente in the early 20th century. All of 10 minutes was allotted for
photo opportunity and an exchange of pleasantries with the abbot, Fr. Tarcisio
Narciso, OSB, but the prime minister opted for conversation and asked for
Welcomed into the cloister, we waited for freshly brewed coffee. When one of
the Presidential Security Group escorts saw the prime minister munching on
cookies he found on the refectory table, he whispered, "He cannot take anything
here. We didn't bring a taster." I replied, "We are in a Benedictine monastery,
an order with centuries-old tradition of hospitality."
Coffee arrived and the PSG escort moved to delay things until the taster
arrived. I prayed to the Santo Niño and reassured him, "I will take full
responsibility. Let him have the coffee."
Hearing this the abbot softly told me in Kapampangan, "I don't take coffee at
this time, but pour some into my mug to prove it is not poisoned."
Nobody keeled over, there was no untoward diplomatic incident, and everything
went well.
The prime minister was added to the list of prominent visitors to the Niño de
Praga in San Beda that includes the late President Corazon Aquino and St.
Maximilian Kolbe, who celebrated Mass there years before he was martyred in a
Nazi concentration camp.
The Pista ng Santo Niño ng San Beda is celebrated
annually on the last Sunday of January. It is amazing that we see no sign of
Santo Niño fatigue since the feast of the Santo Niño de Tondo and the Santo Niño
de Cebu falls on the third Sunday of January. A Santo Niño fiesta was organized
this year by Filipinos in Saint Ignatius Church in the Jesuit-run Sophia
University in Tokyo, drawing curious Japanese to the display of different
There seems to be a Santo Niño for every occupation: doctor, fireman, baker,
etc. There is even a Santo Niño in street clothes known as "Yagit." Sometimes
you will spot a family in a mall buying clothes for their Santo Niño. I leave
anthropological explanation for this with my neighbor, Mike Tan.
The cult of the Santo Niño goes back a long way. The oldest existing image is
venerated in the minor basilica in Cebu that many people, including me, mistake
for the cathedral. Antonio Pigafetta, chronicler of the Magellan expedition,
wrote that on Sunday morning April 14, 1521 Magellan met with Humabon of Cebu
and convinced the king to convert to Christianity and burn all the idols in his
Magellan literally took Humabon by the hand, acting as his ninong when
Humabon was christened Carlos, after the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, also
known as Charles I of Spain, a name beloved of Filipino drinkers as Carlos
Primero. Fifty men were baptized that morning.
After lunch on the ship, the chaplain returned to Cebu to baptize Humabon's
wife whose name was not recorded by Pigafetta, which is surprising because a
name has just one or two words compared with his detailed description of her as
being, "very young and beautiful, covered with a black and white sheet; she had
a red mouth and very red nails, and wore on her head a large hat made of palm
leaves, with a crown, also of palm leaves, over it like that of the Pope."
She arrived with a retinue of 40 ladies and was shown an image of Our Lady,
of wood, holding her little child, which was very well made, and a cross.
Humabon's queen asked to be baptized and was christened Juana, in honor of the
mother of Carlos Primero who, unknown to the Cebuanos then, has gone down in
history as "Juana la loca" (Joanna the mad).
Juana then asked for a baptismal present because Humabon/Carlos was given an
image of the "Ecce Homo" by Magellan. Juana did not choose from the cross or the
Virgin with Child shown her earlier. She asked for the Santo Niño.
Days later Magellan admonished Juana to get rid of her idols and replace them
with the Santo Niño. Juana promised to keep the image and care for it.
We all know what happened next. Magellan, who was not politically savvy,
aligned himself with Humabon against Lapulapu of Mactan. He got involved in a
local political problem and got killed in the process.
Thus, from the time Magellan was skewered like the roasted fish that now
bears Lapulapu's name in 1521 to 1565 when Miguel Lopez de Legazpi took
possession of Cebu and the rest of what they knew to be the Philippines, for the
Spanish crown, we don't know what happened to the Santo Niño de Cebu. Those 44
missing years are indeed a mystery because the image survived.
The recovery of the image in 1565 was met with great rejoicing. Cebu was then
placed under the protection of the Santisimo Nombre de Jesus, the Holy Name of
Jesus. A church was erected on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño was
found, unscathed, in the ruins of a burned hut. That church has grown and
expanded into the Minor Basilica of the Santo Niño de Cebu, the focal point of
the rowdy Sinulog festival.
Almost four centuries since the image arrived in the Philippines we see no
signs of Santo Niño fatigue yet.


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Mr Brun (Mr. Brown in French) is a tribute to a French movie called Marius. Mr Brun is one of the main characters in that movie, and I love the guy. The actor himself and the role he plays.
I'm into old French movies. Nowadays they try to make US movies, and it sucks. But back in the days when they were producing real French movies, they were splendid and original.
As you can see in the video, I am not using any images from that movie. I didn't want to break any copyright rules. I use HD stock video footage from Beachfront B-Roll. That guy delivers since years amazing high-quality videos to use for free. Most of my videos are using clips from him as well as green screen effects downloaded on various places.
Even if the video is not using any images from Marius movie. I keep close to the main subject of the film, which is the sea. Mr Brun in that movie is a sails' merchant.
I wrote that song based on three traditional African rhythms in 12/8.
- Sabar
- sogolon
- marakadon
African are always playing rythm for a reason to celebrate a special event. There is always a meaning as to why they are playing it.
Sabar—from the Serer people in origin, is a traditional rhythm from Senegal. It is normally played with one hand and one stick.
Sogolon is played to celebrate fishing season. It's originated from Bamako.
Marakadon is played to honor mothers. Only women are allowed to dance.
Personally, I only used musical aspects of each groove to compose this song. I just used them like traditional western music such as funk, shuffle, Samba and every other style of rhythm.
I wrote that song for my septet I was leading in the early 1990. I decided to record it using a lot of different guitars to play each different part of the original arrangement.
I didn't use any synthesiser. I play everything using guitars only.
The first solo is played on a custom guitar I made recently loaded with P90 and Seymour Duncan pickups.
The second solo that starts with a clean sound and moves into crunch at the end of the song is performed with my beloved Airline Map from Eastwood Guitars.
I used my Delta 6 in the intro with some ring modulator, and also to play accompaniment during solos with a crunch sound.
I'm also using a Stratocaster to play funky rhythm and ostinato in different parts of the song.
The only programmed part is the drum part. Everything else is played with guitars and my six strings bass.
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Getting a real Sound of Music kind of thing in my head right now, which explains the title.
Anyrate, I may actually be finished with the novel I've been writing, but I'm not sure yet. See, I began Part Four about a week or so ago, but the further I get into it, the more I think it may actually be unnecessary. Or not unnecessary, but just a poor place to end a novel, especially one of this length.
It sort of feels entirely like denouement. For that to go on for 200 pages isn't a good look, especially when you've already journeyed nearly 1,000 pages into a novel.
Either way, I'm going to finish this section, because it might still be worth it. But what if this is just a bad place to end a novel?
I've been thinking, too, about the possible necessity to write a direct sequel to the novel. This is all predicated on me actually selling the novel. The way I see it, a standalone 1,000+ novel isn't an easy sell, especially from an author whose combined sales over three books is fewer than 1,000 copies. Maybe fewer than 500, which is depressing to remember.
Anyrate, if I do need to write a direct follow up, it makes sense to keep the novel ending I have planned, so that it will pick up right afterwards. I don't know if the rest of the story will take another 1,000 pages, so it may be a very lopsided duology, but that's just how it goes.
Of course, if the sequel isn't necessary, I may just end this novel at the 260,000 word mark and call it a day.
As it is, I'm straddling 285,000 words. Staring down 300,000 words is still shocking to me, but it's where I'm heading. I'll probably be there by the end of the week, since that's not so far from here.
I'm well on track to finish the novel by the end of the month, despite taking the previous three days off. I'd be ecstatic, actually, if I could finish Part Four this week. That would give me plenty of time to write the postlude, and then more than enough time to edit/rewrite this beast before the year's over.
Because I do really want to begin submitting this before I turn thirty. It's coming up fast and this novel will take a long time to perfect.
Anyrate, still looking for volunteers for beta readers. Maybe I'll even give a full synopsis when I'm finished.
Later, gator.


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The military has long recognized that machine guns are force multipliers for rifles, but businesses have been slow to capitalize on this concept. Sometimes all the planning in the world isn't enough for business survival, when things change as fast as they do today. Every business, especially startups, needs all guns blazing quickly on every opportunity or insight into the market.
This point was highlighted well in a book I just finished, Disrupting Digital Business, by R "Ray" Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley-based Constellation Research. I recommend that every entrepreneur and small business investigate and implement as many as possible of his seven new business force multipliers that I will paraphrase here:
If you want to grow your startup, and you are only reaching one customer at a time, one market or one partnership at a time, you're not going to grow fast enough to be competitive, especially against the larger players that have a full infrastructure in the marketplace. These force multipliers allow you to scale up rapidly, and reach opportunities you could not support any other way.
But force multipliers used without focus are not enough to make a company great. Top entrepreneurs still have to decide what activities and tools are the most important for their domain and their environment. We all have limited resources and time, and need the right force multipliers to leverage every single element of both.
Of course, the concept of force multiplication goes far beyond your startup networks. Simple force multipliers, like product cost reductions and powerful new software tools, have been around for a long time. Every team member needs to constantly seek forces that can multiply their impact and productivity. What new force multipliers are you using in your startup today?


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Brand new updated post of CGBSE Result 2019 with check latestCG Board Result Online CG Secondary Result Online | CCGBSE 2019 | www.cgbse.net | results.cg.nic.in
Information About CG Board 10th Result 2019:
Earlier, CG Board has carried out high school exam 2019 from 24th February 2019 to 14th March 2019 and since that time all of students are eagerly waiting for their result to release. Just in couple of days, CG Board will be releasing their board results and all of associated students shall be notified regarding their result release, so then their wait shall also be over.
Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education is going to release CG Board 10th Result 2019 or Chhattisgarh Board 10th Result 2019 on it's official site at www.cgbse.net or results.cg.nic.in. As results of higher secondary have been disclosed few days back so,
now it is time for 10th so according to latest news, on 28th April 2019 cgbse 10th result 2019 is going to be released so it is too important for students who appeared in this exam to get updated with all the news from cgbse.
If we compare figures from previous years, for the year 2015 there were more than 3.5 lacs aspirants whereas their result was 83.73% while for the year 2014 there were around 2.5 lacs aspirants and their result was around 79%. Looking closely at these figures,
it is crystal clear that by the passing of each academic session numbers of students is rapidly increasing so is the result ratio. Year by year, CG Board result is being extra-ordinarily improved as well as literacy rate is also now impressive.
For the current academic year 2019, there were more than 4 lakhs aspirants who were in their 10th Board and have attended their board exam. Numbers of pre-defined examination centers have successfully accomplished the exam and aspirants from numerous regions have attended it.
Also for the upcoming result, it is being expected that result shall be around 87% for the year 2019 whereas girls shall overcome boys in figures and will have highest ranks, if compared.
History About CG Board 10th Result 2019:
CG Board plays very important role as being responsible educational body in the state, it is offering quality education to students and preparing them for their examinations as well as teaching them much more than studies only. The board manages everything about their High Schools,
Higher Secondary School, Physical Trainings, Diploma Courses and many Certificate Examinations are also being handled by the same board.
As we all know, this is the cutting edge and everywhere there is extreme competition for being successful and achieve higher. For that each of us need to work hard and have determination for working towards the task accomplishment. All of these things starts with base and it is education which makes us what we are and what we can achieve is determined with it. That is why, all of us have to work onto our skills and help country to make something extra-ordinary out of nothing.
How To Check CGBSE 10th Result 2019:
- First of all visit the at www.cgbse.net
- Search for Results link and click on that link
- Search for 10th
- Enter Roll Number as well as Date of Birth
- Result will appear
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State Rankings: Independent Pizzerias
The chart below illustrates which states boast the highest percentage
of independent pizzerias.
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pizza restaurant sales for 2013. Bear with
us for a moment, and we'll explain how
we arrived at that figure.
Technomic's figures indicate a salesincrease of 4.75% for the Top 50 pizzachains for 2012. CHD Expert, on theother hand, showed a 2.4% decline intotal pizza restaurant sales for the yearending October 1, 2013. Also weigh-ing in on the subject was Euromoni-tor, which predicts a 4.04% increase inpizza sales in North America (includingCanada) for 2013. PMQ also took intoconsideration CHD Expert's report onthe rate of pizza store openings and clos-ings between October 2012 and Sep-tember 2013. In the latter case, we havereasoned that there was not a substantialdifference between the open/close ratesof independent pizzerias vs. chain pizzastores for that period of time—bothchains and independents added and loststores at a roughly equivalent propor-tion. Finally, we also factored in datasubmitted by industry researcher KeithGellman from RestaurantData.com. Hisresearch shows that, as of November 1,2013, there had been a record numberof pizzeria openings. Additionally, Gell-man's data shows that pizza store open-ings have increased by an average of 13%per year since 2011. Gellman also esti-mates that nearly 10% of all restaurantopenings are now pizza concepts.With these positive projections inmind and since the increase in the Top50 chain sales would strongly suggest aroughly equal increase in independentSource: CHD ExpertSource: CHD Expert
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Bonfire Hayride at McCarty Ranch Preserve in Port St Lucie
Bonfire & Hayride at McCarty Ranch Preserve, 3PM - 7PM. "This bi-annual event is a fun time for the whole family. Join us at McCarty Ranch for live music, a petting zoo, pony rides, horseback riding, bounce houses, face painting, fishing tournament, hayrides and the bonfire. Food will be offered for purchase. Live music all evening. With free admission, parking, and activities, it's an event for everyone!" Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events! 12525 Range Line Road, Port St Lucie
Nautical Flea Market at the B&A Flea Market
Nautical Flea Market at the B&A Flea Market, 8AM - 3PM. Treasure Coast's largest and oldest flea market. Fishing Poles, Boat Supplies, Nautical Clothing, Decor & More. Vendors wanted, covered space just $25 per day. For more information, call 772-288-4915. www.bafleamarket.com. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events. 2885 SE Federal Highway, Stuart PAST EVENTS:
Native Plant Sale at the Martin County Fairgrounds
Native Plant Sale at the Martin County Fairgrounds, 9AM - 12PM. Hosted by the Martin County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. We will have a 50% greater inventory of native plants, plus a greater variety of native plants. And, the Martin County Master Gardeners will be celebrating Arbor Day by giving away FREE native trees! Held in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Master Gardeners' Annual Arbor Day Celebration. This event is FREE and open to the public. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com
Alton Prater Events presents Rhythms & Reggae featuring Tony Terry
Alton Prater Events presents Rhythms & Reggae at the Causeway Cove Marina, 5:30PM - 10:30PM. Join Alton Prater Events for this family event featuring R&B recording artist Tony Terry singing his 90s smash hit "With You" and more! Rhythms & Reggae (R&R) features some of the hottest local and national Blues, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Reggae Bands and solo artists. We offer a Fun Zone for the kids, bounce houses, fun and games, arts/craft and several food vendors. Come Join us for some R&R!
Fire Station Open Houses in St Lucie County
St Lucie County Fire Station Open Houses, 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Together with the St Lucie County Sheriff's Office and Safe Kids St Lucie. Bring your family for a cookout and meet your neighborhood heroes. Resources, giveaways, bounce house, fire prevention, touch-a-truck, games & activities, blood pressure checks, Sheriff's Crime Prevention and so much more! Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events!
Jensen Beach Fine Art and Craft Show in Downtown Jensen Beach (January 11th & 12th)
Jensen Beach Fine Art & Craft Show in Historic Downtown Jensen Beach, 10AM - 5PM. A Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce Event. The Jensen Beach Fine Art & Craft Show has been held for more than a decade in Historic Downtown Jensen Beach, Florida, and is the area's first fine art and craft show of the new year. Over the years, the outdoor show has maintained a popular authentic art show atmosphere that is warm and friendly. Featuring unique art galleries, boutiques and fine restaurants, Historic
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Bark In The Park at Riverside Park in Vero Beach
7th Annual Bark in the Park at Riverside Park, 10AM - 4PM. "Presented by the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. This exciting dog and family funfest takes place in Vero Beach's Riverside Park and is attended by over 5,000 people and 1,000 dogs. Once again we will delight attendees with the World Famous Disc Connected K9's, a champion Frisbee dog team, as our headline attraction. Participants are invited to run the popular lure and dog agility courses, watch the Indian River
Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Fort Pierce Marina Square ( DAILY - JANUARY 2020)
"The Holiday Lights Spectacular" at the Fort Pierce Marina Square, 6PM - 9PM. "The Holiday Lights Spectacular" is presented by the City of Fort Pierce. The light show consists of over 100,000 lights synchronized to holiday music and is a must see for both locals and out of town guests. The lights and music will run daily until the first week of January. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more. 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce
Winter Wonderland Light Show at the Port St Lucie Community Center (12/1/19 - 12/31/19)
Winter Wonderland Light Show at the Port St Lucie Community Center, 6PM - 9PM. "One-of-a-kind light and sound experience. Enjoy the light show daily, for free, throughout the month of December." For more information, call 772-878-2277. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events! 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St Lucie
Santa Photo Experience at Treasure Coast Square - Old Navy Courtyard (DAILY - DECEMBER 24, 2019)
Santa Photo Experience at Treasure Coast Square. In the Old Navy Courtyard, hours vary. Photo hours: 11/15/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/16/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/17/2019: 12PM - 6PM 11/18/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/19/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/20/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/21/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/22/2019: 11AM - 8PM 11/30/2019: 11AM - 8PM 12/1/2019: 12PM - 7PM 12/2/2019: 11AM - 8PM 12/3/2019: 11AM - 8PM 12/4/2019: 11AM - 8PM 12/5/2019: 11AM - 8PM
Winter Solstice Drum Circle at Savannas Preserve State Park
Winter Solstice Drum Circle at Savannas Preserve State Park, 7PM - 9PM. Rain or shine. Hosted by Kevin Beatkeeper and Shamana Hoa-Cha-Tahna-Spiritwind (Alana Murphy). Celebrate the shortest day of the year with local drumming enthusiasts! Calling all drummers, dancers, hoopers, poi spinners, spiritually minded and spectators. Experience and authentic Native American Ceremony honoring Mother Earth and Father Sky, and earn the significance of the Winter Solstice and what it meant to our ancient a
12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive
12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive, 4PM - 1AM. 12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive, 4PM - 1AM. "Who says Christmas is only for the "Nice"? Looking for some adult Holiday fun? Need an excuse to show off your favorite ugly Christmas sweater or holiday character costume? Then come on out and join us for The 12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive . Spend an evening frolicking from bar to bar where you'll be able to enjoy your favorite spirits with 500 strangers, have y
Teen Night at 10th Street Community Center (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS)
Teen Night at 10th Street Community Center at Guy Davis Sports Complex, 6PM - 8PM. (OCTOBER 21, 2019 - DECEMBER 16, 2019. NO Teen Night on non school days). "Teen Night is open to all middle school and high school students residing in Martin County. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Games, Food, music, Art & Cooking Club, Field Trips and more! Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. This is a free program. Call 772-288-5340 for more information." Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more
Winter In The Park Fine Art & Craft Show at Riverside Park (DECEMBER 14, 2019 - DECEMBER 15, 2019)
Winter In The Park Fine Art & Craft Show at Riverside Park, 9AM - 4PM. "Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make fabulous purchases from a wide selection of unique pieces of fine art and quality crafts for someone special on your holiday shopping list or choose an addition to a personal collection. The 6th Annual Winter In The Park Fine Art and Craft Show returns to Vero Beach just before the holidays where over 80 talented artisans and craftsmen will
Delights of December Plant & Gift Sale at the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens
Plant Sale Delights of December at the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens, 9AM - 1PM. "The Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens invites you to join this festive event by shopping for that special gift or plant while enjoying holiday music and cheer. Don't forget to bring the kids for fun with Santa from 11AM - 1PM. Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa and enjoy a morning and afternoon of fun. For more information visit www.pslbg.org." Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for
Legit's 5th Annual Downtown Toy Drive & Block Party at Legit Barber Shop
Legit's 5th Annual Downtown Toy Drive & Block Party at Legit Barber Shop, 12PM - 6PM. Food trucks, live art, vendors, Santa's Village and children's activities. Free admission with the donation of an unwrapped toy. "On top of the ever-popular local children's acts, there will be more vendors, more time with the guy in the red suit (including free pics for souvenirs), more arts and crafts, bounce house time and plenty of party with the DJs!" Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events. 206 N
Howl at the Moon's Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at the Riverside Theatre (DECEMBER 13th & 14th)
Howl at the Moon's Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at the Riverside Theatre, 7:30PM - 10:30PM. Doors open at 7PM. "Wear your most horrendous, awful Holiday sweater to our Ugly Sweater Bash! The uglier, the better because your crime against fashion gives you the chance to win a prize for ugliest sweater! Enjoy the holiday party with dancing and live music that you request from our dueling pianos and drummer. So buy tickets now and then hit the thrift store for that hideous sweater!
Santa Celebration at Vero Beach Outlets
Santa Celebration at Vero Beach Outlets, 11AM - 2PM. "Join us for a family-friendly afternoon filled with holiday fun as you enjoy festive holiday performances by the Riverside Theater Apprentices at 11AM and 12PM. Watch Santa's grand arrival in his horse & carriage at 11:30AM! Dance with DJ Bombay Jay Briggs from 11:30AM - 12PM and 12:30PM - 2PM! Meet us next to Banana Republic Factory Store. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events! 1748 94th Drive G195, Vero Beach PAST EVENTS:
WinterGREEN Night Lights at Environmental Learning Center (DECEMBER 13th and DECEMBER 14th)
WinterGREEN Night Lights at Environmental Learning Center, 5PM - 8PM. "Join the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for our signature holiday event, WinterGreen Night Lights on Friday and Saturday! The ELC campus will sparkle with holiday lights and luminary's glow. It will be an opportunity for you to bring your friends and family to reconnect with nature and your community. This event will include: • Evening Nature Walks • A Bonfire with S'mores •
6th Annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K at South Beach Park
Jingle Bell Jog 5K at South Beach Park, 6:30AM - 9:30AM. Race begins at 7:30AM. "Bring the whole family, and get in the holiday mood! It's an early morning brimming with Christmas tradition and the contagious excitement of family and friends! Let's see who can arrive in the MOST festive outfit as we stroll (or dash) down lush and picturesque island neighborhoods on this gorgeous course. Finish off the morning with a great breakfast and unique prize drawings! You don't want to miss this favorite
12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive Martin County
12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl & Toy Drive Martin County, 4PM - 2AM. "Throughout Manatee Pocket, Downtown Stuart, and Downtown Jensen. Best time you'll ever have with 300 strangers and all for a good cause! Group rates available. Can you survive "The 12 Pubs of Christmas Holiday Crawl"? Crawlers will have to brave the journey through Florida's longest best kept secret, otherwise known as beautiful, historic, downtown Stuart, Jensen and The Manatee
Winter Festival at the Landing at Tradition
Winter Festival at The Landing at Tradition, 10AM - 12PM. Rain date is December 15th. Join us for a FREE, fun holiday celebration for the whole family. Free Petting Farm, 2,000 Candy-filled Stockings, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Games & Prizes, Music, and many other activities! Sponsored by: 103.7 WQOL, WAVE 92.7, 101.7 Real Radio. Weather permitting. While supplies last. Event subject to change without notice. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com. Browse SupportStLucieCoun
Santa is Coming to Boost Mobile
Santa is Coming to Boost Mobile Of Fort Pierce, 5PM - 7:30PM. Free ice cream. 4 free bike giveaways. Free photos with Santa. Free gifts from Boost Mobile. Live music. FREE phones when you add a line. 1 free cinema tickets. No activation fees. Cases and tempered glass on sale $10 each. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events. 300 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce DECEMBER 14, 2019 Santa is Coming to Boost Mobile Port St Lucie, 2PM - 4PM. "Get into the spirit with a visit
River Nights at the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens - Riverwalk Boardwalk Groundbreaking
Riverwalk Boardwalk Groundbreaking, 5:30PM - 8:30PM. "The City of Port St Lucie is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the Riverwalk Boardwalk – Westmoreland Segment. This event will be held in conjunction with monthly the River Nights event. This segment of the Riverwalk Boardwalk project runs from Westmoreland Park north to Bridge Plaza, terminating just south of the Port St Lucie Blvd Bridge. It was funded in the City's Capital Improvement Program and supplemented with a grant from the
Holiday Fling with FDO hosted by the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society
Holiday Fling with FDO at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery, 1PM - 5PM. "Al Hager will give the sign, and the 17-piece big band we like to call FDO (For Dancing Only) will fill the vineyard and sweeten the grapes at Summer Crush Winery on Angle Road in Fort Pierce with your favorite tunes for dancing. They'll throw in a few classics to help get you into the holiday spirit, and the celebration of the season can officially begin. All year long, members of Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society make it
Disney's Frozen Jr. Live at the Riverside Theatre (DECEMBER 5, 2019 - DECEMBER 8, 2019)
Disney's Frozen Jr. Live at the Riverside Theatre, 10AM - 11AM. "Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey
Winter Vendor & Craft Fair at Stuart Memorial Park
Winter Vendor & Craft Fair at Stuart Memorial Park, 8AM - 3PM. Hosted by Martin County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. "Admission is FREE. Join us as we bring back this great event for the 2nd year! Vendors, pony rides, bounces house, inflatable obstacle course, food trucks, and more! There's something for everyone! *We request that all patrons, vendors, and consultants bring nonperishable food items and new or gently used children's toys. All items donated will go to families and children in
Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train (DECEMBER 7, 2019 - DECEMBER 8, 2019)
Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train. Event to Benefit Toys for Tots. "Santa and his elves hope to see you at one of the train stops!" Click to view schedule.
Music at the Mansion at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach
"Music at the Mansion" at Indian Riverside Park. Martin County's monthly music series is back and better-than-ever! Enjoy your own family-friendly "Sunday Funday" at The Mansion at Tuckahoe located in Indian River Side Park. Catch a live band, food & beverages, kids activities and more. All on the house! Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events! 1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Band Schedule: March 11, 2018 - Music by the Tom Jackson Band, 3PM - 6PM. April 15, 2018 - Music by
34th Annual Hobe Sound Christmas Parade
34th Annual Hobe Sound Christmas Parade, 10AM - 3PM. Craft stroll at 10AM. Parade at Dixie and Bridge Road at 1PM. Presented by O'Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection and sponsored by Bingman's Painting Service, Becker Tree Farm & Nursery, Waste Management and Word of Mouth Computers & Electronics. This year's theme is in honor of Pearl Harbor Day.www.hobesound.org. Browse SupportStLucieCounty.com for more events. 8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound


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And I thought of the event a year ago. I think it was a hotel downtown and many of you were there. Mukasey and I were there. And a lot of these distinguished panelists obviously in the last year, if you look at who they are, military people, republicans, democrats, cabinet secretaries, this is not a partisan issue.
I always was told if Alan Dershowitz were on my side, I'm on the side of the angels. I thought that would be funny, but I guess not. (Laughter.)
So I come to you today with, I guess, with this smile because I try to be an optimist. And I look at what has happened in the last year and I see the premise of many at the time when the Obama administration took office.
I was very attracted to the fact that the president said, we negotiate with our enemies. We negotiate with North Korea. Of course not with Al-Qaeda and many others; but, you know, with Iran. Maybe it makes sense to open a dialogue. I mean, that was the early posture.
Look what has happened in the last three years. A dialogue was initiated by the United States but slapped down by the government of Iran consistently. Going to negotiations on nuclear enrichment and not being serious. Kidnapping Americans and many others. Making provocative statements about the Jewish Holocaust and not being part of the international community.
So what happens was sanctions were brought on. The most powerful sanctions in many years because Europe and other nations joined us. They were banking sanctions, military sanctions, some energy sanctions.
And the European Union said we still should talk about Iranian enrichment. Talks are going on but every time, the Iranian government either stalls or is not serious or is buying time.
And I suspect what they're going to do now with this potential MeK de-listing is they're going to say, oh, we're now ready to negotiate. I can just tell fairly soon some statement coming out.
But I don't think it justifies a recognition that Iran is serious. They're not. They're not serious.
Look what they're doing in the Middle East. Look what they're doing propping up Syria, the most repressive government on earth today. Killing people. Look what they do with Hamas and Hezbollah. Look what they do with the trafficking of weapons and uranium.
Look what they do in disrupting what's happening all around the world in Afghanistan and the state leading sponsor of terrorism.
So that justification that some threw out, oh, you know, we're in negotiations with Iran, should automatically, I believe, be discarded.
But I like to focus on the positive. Why de-list the MeK? I think there are a lot of reasons, a lot of reasons that were given here by our military leaders, by the Attorney General, by institutional scholars, by many others that have expertise, a lot more than I do on Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty and what's happened in Iran and the reactions of the Maliki government.
But I like to list these decisions because I've been in those decision making capacities where you weigh the options and the answer is what is, in the National Security of the United States.
And first, obviously the MeK is far from being a terrorist organization. They have helped us. They have given us valuable intelligence. They have worked hand-in-hand with our military leaders.
So at the same time that we're saying this designation should remain, the valuable help they have given to America should not be discounted.
Secondly, I mentioned the relationship with Iran. I want you all to know, I don't know if you agree with this, but I think these sanctions on Iran are working. They're not perfect. But they're squeezing them.
You can tell by the way they are treating their oil, sort of stockpiling it. By the way they're a little more serious in their statements about negotiating. They're not doing it but it is obvious that these sanctions, because they're more widespread, they involve more countries, that somehow they are working and they should be given this chance to work.
Iran represses its own people. That is another reason. America should always stand on behalf of those that support democracy.
Iran, right now, their behavior in terms of dealing with their own people and their conduct in international foreign policy is something that does not warrant any kind of strong, strong working together.
Senior military officers have acknowledged on multiple occasions that the MeK's intelligence has played a positive and effective role in saving the lives of American soldiers by exposing the threats and dangers of Iran's terrorist interventions. The fact that our military leaders have said that.
2008, the United Kingdom, America's closest ally removed the MeK from the list of prescribed organizations and lifted all of the consequent restrictions.
In 2009, the Council Of Ministers of the European Union voted unanimously to remove the MeK from the European Union's list of terrorist organizations.
Back to General Mukasey's point. In July 2010 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the Department of State's designation of the MeK was faulty because it violated the due process rights of that group.
And this designation of the MeK has been used by Iranian surrogates in Iraq as well as the Maliki government in Iraq to attack MeK members in Camp Ashraf or impose inhumane restrictions on them which has led to the loss of life.
Now, there's one thing that the General said that I don't -- well, I won't say I don't agree with. But I think he was more saying -- he said that politics should not enter a decision like this. Probably not.
But have you ever heard of a decision in Washington made without politics? And the politics here, I don't know if it is politics, I heard the Secretary of State say that one of the factors in the decision was the conduct, the behavior of the MeK members as they were transferred.
The behavior has been exemplar. There's been cooperation. There have been all kinds of assistance that the MeK organizations in Paris and others have given.
By the way, I'm going to say something that you may not agree with. I think that Ambassador Fried is sincere, I do, I talked to him. He's trying. This is not an easy issue. He's trying. I think the administration is trying to do the right thing.
Look, they haven't made the wrong decision, the decision is imminent.
So I think what we need to do is recognize that maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel. And so what we do between now and then should be to continue these efforts, not just in the United States but all around the world. All around Europe.
And also look at the longer range. The longer range is also, and I don't think anyone has brought this up. The relocation of these individuals, they deserve to be part of a family of nations. I don't know what nation, whether it's America or other European countries. They deserve to be treated right. They deserve that free passage, that safe passage.
And those European countries that are going to be watching that right now are saying, oh, you know, we're all for the Camp Ashraf individuals, but somehow when they're asked, were you going to take some of these individuals in your country? And they say, whoa, whoa, let's wait and see where this issue ends up.
I think we have to have a continued effort. But I want to just say here and I, too, want to join in the praise that was given to Patrick Kennedy -- I love to be introduced with a guy with such hair and great teeth -- (Laughter.)
MR. RICHARDSON: You know the Kennedy legacy here in the United States but, you know, we were introduced by a Senator, a conservative Senator from Missouri on the Intelligence Committee. 100 members of Congress have signed a resolution. 100 members of the House. That's a lot. I mean, we have come a long way in one year.
And it's republicans and democrats, about 50/50, I don't know, maybe I'm wrong here; but, again, I just want to say to you the time to de-list is now. There's one thing that we need to do is keep that strong, positive pressure on based on facts. And if a little politics place in the way, so be it. Thank you.


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The Sri Lankan ambassador in Nepal requests Sri Lankan devotees to refrain from visiting the shrine of Lumbini until informed.
The reason is the storm of controversy emerged due to the new constitution of Nepal.
About 300 devotees who had visited Lumbini remained stuck due to the protest and they were brought back to India this morning.
The ambassador requested Sri Lankans who wish to visit Nepal to call the following number: 00 977 147 20 213


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Kidney Function Restoration Program
1. Fluid overload that is refractory to medical therapy and is associated with heart failure or severe hypertension.
2. Hyperkalemia or metabolic acidosis that is refractory to medical management.
3. Severe hyponatremia or hypernatremia that cannot be corrected medically.
4. Symptomatic uremia (drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, irritability) usually seen as BUN exceeds 100 and approaches 150 mg/dL or is rapidly rising at > 30 mg/dL/day.
5. Supportive dialysis for fluid removal to allow adequate nutritional support.
VI. Problem Case Diagnosis. The previously healthy 2-year-old boy had visited a petting zoo 1 week before becoming ill. On admission, he was irritable with hepatosplenomegaly and petechiae. CBC was remarkable for hemoglobin of 8.2 g/dL and platelet count of 50,000/mm3. Urinalysis was positive for blood and protein. E coli O157:H7 was isolated from the heme-positive stool. The child was diagnosed with HUS (acute renal failure, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia).
VII. Teaching Pearl: Question. What additional organ system may be involved in HUS?
VIII. Teaching Pearl: Answer. CNS is involved in 20-30% of patients with HUS, causing stupor, seizures, cerebral infarct, or coma. Pancreatic insufficiency, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathy can also occur.
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As promised, Volkswagen has taken the super-frugal XL1 from concept car to production model, with its world premiere to take place at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The radical two-seater model is dubbed the most fuel-efficient production car in the world returning an amazingly low fuel consumption of 0.9 l/100 km, which is the equivalent of 261 mpg US and 313mpg UK, with CO2 emission of just 21g/km. As with other European plug-in hybrid models, these value includes the constant use of the electric motor.
So, how does the XL1 achieve such an impressive fuel economy? For starters, there's the plug-in hybrid powertrain that comprises a 0.8-liter two-cylinder TDI diesel engine rated at 47hp (48PS), an electric motor delivering 20kW (27HP or 27PS), a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission and a lithium-ion battery.
Then we have its compact dimensions at 3,888 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and just 1,153 mm tall, its super slippery body made in part from carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) with a Cd rating of just 0.189 (the latest Prius has a Cd of 0.25), and its lightweight construction with a kerb weight of only 795 kg or 1,753 pounds.
VW claims the XL1 can hit a restricted top speed of 160 km/h (100mph) and accelerate to 100 km/h (62mph) in a respectful 12,7 seconds.
Unlike the tandem seating position of VW's first 1-litre concept cars presented in 2002 and in 2009, in the XL1, two occupants sit slightly offset, side by side, almost like as in a conventional vehicle.
Among other notable highlights are the XL1's gullwing-style doors, the use of cameras instead of exterior and interior mirrors projecting surroundings in LCD screens, and the ability to travel around 30 miles on a single battery charge.
Volkswagen hasn't announced pricing and availability details yet, but it is widely believed that the Germans will offer the XL1 as a lease car in limited numbers.


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There seem to be more retail sales than you can shake a stick at these days. However, while Black Friday or the summer sales can deliver some great discounts, it's the New Year sales that often offer the most potential for savings. Many stores refresh their stock for the new year so it's out with the old (at heavily discounted prices) and in with the new. Whether you're looking for Christmas themed items to put away for next year, sports gear, technology, fashion or toys, the New Year sales are worth doing properly. So, how do you maximise the savings potential at this time of year?
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Get up early. If you're going to do your New Year sales shopping in-store then there's just no substitute for being the first through the door. Discounts don't change over the course of the day but the best items will inevitably be snatched first off the shelves so if you want to get them for yourself you need to be up with the birds.
Plan your route. There are many websites that will give you a preview of sales discounts on the high street so you can work out in advance where the best savings are likely to be. Plan the most efficient route for your shopping trip to make sure you pick up all the bargains you're looking for.
Pay with a credit card that has points. If you're planning a sales splurge on the high street for the New Year then paying with a credit card that offers points has a double benefit. You'll not only have the items you've bought in the sale but you'll also get the points you accumulate for spending on the card. Depending on the rewards your card offers this could net you free flights, cash discounts or vouchers for 2018. Just remember to pay off the balance.
Online Sales
Be focused. Online sales can be high pressured and bewildering and you might not be able to resist huge discounts even if you have absolutely no need of the item they apply to. So, be focused – work out what you want to buy in advance, as well as how much you're willing to spend. Don't go over budget or spend on items you don't really need that will end up diminishing the savings you make overall.
Sign up for memberships and newsletters. Many online stores announce their sales early to members. Whistles and Net-a-Porter, for example, tend to offer a 'private sale' that is available to those who have signed up for newsletters or have accounts around 24 hours before the actual sale starts. So, if you want to make sure you get the biggest savings on the best products make sure you're the first to know.
Leave items in your basket. Have you noticed that if you're half way through shopping and you forget to finish the transaction that you'll often get an email with a discount incentive to do it? Many retailers will automatically send you a discount code if you seem to be abandoning your check out so you can save even more if you time it right. Normally, you don't have to do much to trigger this, just navigate to another web page or leave the item dormant for a while.
Shop around. When you're sales shopping online you have the unique advantage of being able to check prices on different online stores in an instant. If the item you're looking for is available in more than one location then check to make sure that you can't get it cheaper elsewhere. Use a price comparison site, search for the item and see what comes up or simply jump from one website to another to compare. Don't forget to keep a record of locations and prices so you know where to go back to for the best deal.
Don't pay for shipping. The cost of delivery can eat into sales savings significantly so make sure you're not having to pay extra to get your purchases. If possible, combine as many as possible at one store so that you're more likely to hit the threshold at which free delivery is available. If you're a regular shopper at certain stores you might also want to consider an annual free delivery fee, which means that with a small up front fee all the shipping is free for 12 months.
Paying for Your Purchases
Take care not to get carried away when you start your sales spending. If you're shopping in-store then paying by cash will make sure you can't go over the top. If you are buying a relatively expensive item (e.g. sofa) you could look for an interest-free loan from the retailer and this would help you spread the cost and make budgeting easier. A credit card can also make sense because of a) the short interest-free period and perhaps more importantly b) the extra protection you receive for purchases over £100. Credit cards make extra sense when making online purchases – even more sense than paypal and debt cards – although take care about paying extra fees for using your card.
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Wales 38 Italy 14
WALES turned on the style in the second-half of their NatWest Six Nations Championship clash with Italy at the Principality Stadium to grab a bonus point victory and give them the chance to claim second place in this season's tournament.
Returning wing George North scored two of his side's five tries.
Wales' start was with the purpose of overwhelming an Italian outfit which looked all at sea.
Within four minutes, Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes had the first try on the board when he outfoxed and bumped Zebre opposite number Tommaso Castello out of the way from five metres and went over easily.
And moments later, Wales were on course to hand out a thrashing when Ospreys centre Owen Watkin charged fifty metres upfield into the opposition 22 before handing a slick pass to wing George North to race over for the second try of the match.
It seemed easy as the Italians offered little in the way of resistance. But the visitors were not going to give in that easily and found their feet.
A ruck five metres from the Welsh line gave scrum-half Macello Violi the chance to fire the ball onto the blindside where full-back Matteo Minozzi was waiting and rounded Watkin and scrum-half Gareth Davies to touch down in the left corner.
The conversion from fly-half Tommaso Allan was excellent and suddenly Italy were back in the match.
The Principality Stadium atmosphere felt flat as the half turned turgid for a while, although a booming tackle by captain and number eight Taulupe Faletau, on his return to international action, on Allan which left the stand-off needing medic assistance, gave the home crowd something to shout about.
And, from there, Wales regained the ascendency. Davies picked up a delicate cross-kick from wing Steff Evans and ran over the tryline but the score was ruled out as the scrum-half was two metres offside.
A penalty from fly-half Gareth Anscombe just before half-time gave Wales a ten-point lead going into the interval.
And the game was put beyond Italy within three minutes of the re-start when Dragons lock Cory Hill received a pass from Davies to drive over from a few metres.
Anscombe converted, but Wales were down to 14 men on 48 minutes when Davies was sent to the sin-bin.
Yet, even with a man down, Wales were far too good for Italy. Parkes almost got his second when he bundled his way over the line only for the video ref to rule it out.
Wales turned the screw in the last quarter as North was put over for his second touchdown after a pass from replacement fly-half Rhys Patchell, which Leigh Halfpenny, on for full-back Liam Williams, converted.
That gave Wales a bonus point in the Six Nations Championship and they wrapped up the day when Patchell fed Parkes and the centre sent a long pass left to flanker Justin Tipuric on the touchline. The Ospreys back row rumbled over, with Halfpenny converting.
Italy did manage a consolation try when wing Mattia Bellini was put over in the left corner from a few yards by replacement Federico Ruzza, with sub Carlo Canna converting form the touchline.
But it made little difference to the final outcome as Wales enter the last weekend of this year's Six Nations Championship in second place behind winners Ireland.


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Export your final image as a PNG and post to your blog. Explain your choice of font, color, shape and design. Be specific. "Because I like it," is not an answer!
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Ask anyone in the insurance industry today, "How did you get into the business?" You will get a variety of answers. One answer that will not be on your list: "For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be in the insurance business." The profession of an Insurance Broker is years in the making, but generally comes from a referral or recommendation between friends and family members.
5 Ways to Prevent Car Vandalism
You've just gone out to eat at your favorite restaurant with friends and return to your car to find graffiti, key scratches, a broken tail light, and a shattered window. This is a shocking scene, and your first instinct might be to start trying to fix things or get into the car to assess damage. After all, this car was important to you on many levels beyond being a mode of transportation.
Carpool insurance may be the last thing on your mind as the days of summer come to an end. School is back in session! So you're probably frantic gathering up school supplies and figuring out a daily schedule that includes taking the kids to class as well as after-school activities. Depending on your neighborhood or other nearby parents, you might even carpool other children along with your own. After all, it saves on gas money, cuts down on time, and gives your little ones extra time to socialize. It also evenly distributes vehicle wear between carpoolers and can help the environment by reducing emissions. That's where carpool insurance may come into play, and why you should consider the effects of carpooling on your policy.
Boat Winterization and Storage
The boating season is slowly winding down, and that means you'll soon be storing your favorite recreational vehicle. However, before you throw on a boat cover and call it good, consider that a little more boat winterization might extend the longevity of your boat. In addition, it'll help you get back out on the open water faster come springtime!


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For those friends who know me well, not only do they know that I wear my feelings on my sleeve, but also that I'm not one to stir the pot. I strive for harmony and sometimes that means keeping my mouth shut. I've also been known to avoid heated debates by leaving a room, heading upstairs, singing hymns and slamming doors. It happened 4 years ago and I still hear about it.
Harmony, as defined by Gallop's Strengths Finder are "People especially talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don't enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement."
That's me to a T.
What's interesting is that with the events of this week's Chick-fil-a situation, I've not been avoiding those conversations. Now, I'm still not up for a heated debate, but I've let my opinion be stated. And with that I leave you with this…my thoughts on the artist still tend to be up in the air, but the point that is made is right on.
Love is a verb. And many of the actions made this week have not been quite loving.


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As this is a forum for both Doctor Who and Torchwood, we are creating a system in order to keep the forum organised so that users know which thread pertains to which show.
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As the Northern Ireland Assembly's 2009-2010 session comes to a close, it can reflect on a year that brought successes and challenges. 2009-2010 was the year that the Assembly embedded itself firmly in the political life of Northern Ireland. History was made on the 12 April when powers for policing and justice were devolved to the Assembly.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr William Hay, MLA said: "2009-2010 has been an historic session for the Assembly. Not only did MLAs pass the Justice Bill which agreed the establishment of the Department of Justice and paved the way for devolution of policing and justice, but 12 other Bills were also approved and will become law by receiving Royal Assent."
The Assembly and its Committees have also undertaken a large programme of other important work this year. Assembly Committees' job is to scrutinise the work of Government Departments and review and make recommendations for amendment to proposed Bills.
During this session, Assembly Committees published 35 reports as a result of their inquiries. Some of the most notable were the Agriculture Committee's Inquiry into the Dioxins Contamination Incident in December 2008, the Health Committee's Inquiry into Obesity and the Employment and Learning Committee's Inquiry into Young People not in Employment, Education or Training (NEETs). Committees also held Ministers and departmental officials to account on the big issues like swine flu, credit unions and organised crime.
Although the primary function of the Assembly is to make laws, it is about much more than that. The Assembly is also committed to engaging with the people of Northern Ireland to help them understand how political life works and to encourage them to become part of it.
Speaker William Hay said: "The Commission and the entire Assembly want to bring people into Parliament Buildings so that they can see for themselves the work that we do here. We want everyone to feel that this is their building, their legislature and we—MLAs and those who work here—are doing our best for all the people of Northern Ireland.
"This year alone we hosted 1,700 visits with nearly 60,000 people participating. Each year more and more people come to Parliament Buildings and we want that number to grow even more next year."
Throughout the year, Parliament Buildings and the Assembly hosted a large number of visits and events—everything from a joint visit by Lurgan Junior High and St. Mary's High School to hosting the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and a delegation of American investors.
This year the Assembly was out and about bringing its work to towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland with a series of Roadshows. The Speaker and MLAs from the area listened and responded to the concerns of local people and there was lively debate on everything from public transport to potholes. For the first time this year, the Assembly took part in the Balmoral Show, holding a range of events and Committee meetings that saw 3,000 people visit the Assembly stand.
As well as bringing the work of the Assembly to more people, the Assembly Commission, which oversees the running of the Assembly, has also been active in improving how he Assembly records and disseminates information. Changes to how MLAs' expenses are recorded and published now make this information more accessible to the public.
Speaker William Hay MLA, who chairs the Assembly Commission said: "The Northern Ireland Assembly has always been committed to openness and transparency. This year we have taken a number of steps to really make that happen. This included providing more detail on how MLAs use the money which they receive to run their constituency offices and requiring them to register family members who benefit in any way from this money."
All in all, 2009-2010 has seen much to celebrate in Parliament Buildings. During recess, although MLAs do not debate issues in the Assembly Chamber, they will be working in their constituencies and may attend Committee meetings as well. The Assembly itself is still open for business: visitors, tours and events will make Parliament Buildings a busy place this summer.
For more information about the Northern Ireland Assembly, you can go to www.niasssembly.gov.uk, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


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Stay safe in the heat
Extreme heat can affect anybody. Those most at risk are older people, young children and people with a medical condition.
Visit the Survive the heat page on the Better Health Channel to see how to stay safe in the heat.
Victoria Police
Victoria Police provide a 24-hour police service. There are 339 police stations and other facilities in Melbourne.
Police often patrol city streets on foot or in Police cars to help protect you.
If you want to talk to the police about an incident which is not life threatening or an emergency, phone your local police station.
Melbourne East Police station is open 24 hours and is located in the centre of Melbourne city at 226 Flinders Lane.
Read some safety tips on the Crime Prevention and Community Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
In an emergency, dial 000
To find out more about what to expect when you dial 000 see our page What to do in an emergency.
Fire safety
Many fires happen in the home.
Find out how to stay safe and prevent fires in the home on the Home safety page on the Metropolitan Fire Brigade website.
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade also has a home safety booklet available in languages other than English.
Fire safety in the countryside
In hot, dry and windy weather, or in thunderstorm conditions there is a risk of bushfires. If you're bushwalking or on a short holiday in Victoria in summer, be aware of the bushfire rating. The Country Fire Authority has information on how to be prepared - and how to stay safe - on the Staying safe when you travel page on the CFA website.
Travel safety
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has some tips for how to make the most out of holidays in Australia.
Visit the Travel Safely in Australia page on the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website.
Safety for cyclists
If you ride a bicycle, make sure you know the road rules and how to stay safe on Melbourne roads.
Visit the Cyclist Safety page on the VicRoads website to see more.
Beach and Water Safety
Summer in Victoria is great for swimming and enjoying the beach!
Find out how to stay safe on our swimming beaches by visiting the Be Safe page on the Surf life savers website.
Learn to swim
If you don't already know how to swim, you may be able to get help from the sports and aquatic centre at your university or college.


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Here's a picture not taken by me of the base camp cabin back in the 1950's. Amazing that it's still standing strong today, but the family has taken good care of it over the years. As late as the mid 1960's you could build a cabin just about anywhere that you wanted in Alaska, but the era of homesteading has ended. Those cabins already standing were okay so they have taken care of this one every year.
About 20 yards away is another cabin which was built by an old trapper named "Eek" in the 1920's. According to the story Eek was a true loaner and didn't function well in society so he lived and trapped here until he was discovered dead one spring inside the cabin. I wish that I could have met him! Today this cabin is used as the kitchen and the bigger cabin is used for bunking.
Here's the kitchen cabin after a nice snowfall. Note the radio antenna in both photos which was my only line of communication with the ranch.
|Now this picture should give you an excellent perspective on just where I was living. Look for the two tiny white dots in the lower left side of the photo, which is base camp... the two cabins mentioned above! I took this shot from far up on the mountainside while on a day hike.
|Now back down to ground level I always had plenty of work to do, most of which was building up a good supply of firewood for the season. During the summer it could get comfortably warm during a sunny day but nights were always cold and a pot belly fire was the norm. I always kept my 44 magnum handgun on my hip even while at the cabin because this area had a VERY healthy grizzly bear population!
Just keeping the fire stoked for another great evening in the wilderness! Notice the fresh chainsaw sawdust which I would sprinkle on the earthly cabin floor. I just called it my carpet!
|For your viewing pleasure here's a shot looking out the cabin door with the kitchen cabin in the distance.
|And here's looking out that same door after an early spring snow!
There's me in the front lawn after a strong winters snowfall. I kept busy for weeks making repairs on the roof, hitching rails, and a million odd jobs.
An Alaskan sunset just outside the cabin door! If you've never seen an Alaskan sunset then I can't explain.
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Depressed Skull Fracture
A depressed skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone (or "crushed" portion of skull) with depression of the bone in toward the brain, typically caused by direct impact with a small blunt object; usually seen in the parietal or temporal region of the skull. The brain can be affected directly by damage to the nervous system tissue and bleeding. The brain can also be affected indirectly by blood clots that form under the skull and then compress the underlying brain tissue (subdural or epidural hematoma). This type of fracture is clinically important as they can predispose to significant underlying brain injury and lead to complications such as infection and seizures. Any patient suspected of having a depressed skull fracture warrants prophylaxis for post-traumatic seizures (especially with a history of positive LOC), which consists of seven days of an antiepileptic drug, typically fosphenytoin. Depressed skull fractures are classified as either closed (simple fracture) or open (compound fracture), which can be managed surgically or non-surgically based on the criteria listed below.
Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of a depressed skull fracture depend on the depth of depression of the free bone piece. On physical exam scalp swelling may interfere or hide any palpable bone defects. Approximately 25% of patients sustaining a depressed skull fracture report LOC. Neurologic deficits may be present, depending on the extent of underlying brain tissue injury. A linear vault fracture puts the patient at an increased risk of intracranial hematoma.
A CT scan is indicated for any patients suspected of sustaining a depressed skull fracture and will ultimately be used to determine the depth of depression and to indicate the presence of any concurrent traumatic intracranial lesions.
Outcome after a depressed skull fracture is based on the severity of the trauma to the underlying area of brain.
Pediatric cases of depressed skull fracture typically occur in the frontal or parietal regions of the skull. Statistically one-third of pediatric depressed skull fractures are closed or simple fractures. These usually present after an accident at home and occur in younger children as a result of the malleable nature of the skull. Open or compound fractures typically present in children as a result of MVC. In children simple depressed skull fractures show no difference in outcome when comparing surgical vs. non-surgical approaches for treatment. Indications for surgery are listed below. "Ping-pong ball" fractures are typically only seen in newborns due to malleability of skull. Presents as a focal caving in area of the skull akin to a pushed in area on a ping-pong ball. Indications for surgery are listed below. As a reference no treatment is necessary if this type of fracture occurs in the temporoparietal region in the absence of underlying brain injury as the deformity is usually corrected as the skull grows.
Timing of surgery
Should be early as to avoid increase in risk of infection
Indications for Surgery
Open (Complex Fracture)
- 1.Surgery indicated for fractures where depression is greater than the thickness of the calvaria
- 2. Non-surgical management may be considered if
- a. No evidence of dural penetration (CSF leak or pneumocephalus on CT)
- b. No significant intracranial hematoma
- c. Depression is greater than 1 cm
- d. No frontal sinus involvement
- e. No wound infection or contamination
- f. No gross cosmetic deformity
Closed(Simple Fracture)
- 1.Can be managed with surgery or non-surgery
- 1.Definitive evidence of dural penetration
- 2. Persistent cosmetic defect in older children after swelling as subsided
- 3. Focal neurologic deficit related to fracture
Ping-pong ball
- 1. Radiographic evidence of intraparenchymal bone fragments
- 2. Associated neurologic deficit (rare)
- 3. Signs of increased intracranial pressure
- 4. Signs of CSF leak
- 5. Difficulty with long-term follow up
- 1.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000060.htm
- 2.Greenberg, Mark S. "Depressed Skull Fractures." Handbook of Neurosurgery. 7th ed. New York, NY: Thieme, 2010. 885-886
- 3.Biros, Michelle H., and William G. Heegaard. "Chapter 38, Head Injury." Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. By John A. Marx, Robert S. Hockberger, and Peter Rosen. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier, 2006. 295-322.
- 4.Golfinos JG, Cooper P: "Skull fracture and traumatic cerebrospinafistulas." In: Cooper P, Golfinos J, ed. Head Injury, 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2000:155-174.
- 5.Rengachary, Setti S., and Richard G. Ellenbogen. Principles of Neurosurgery. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Mosby, 2005. Pg 303