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DEL MAR — With the final design complete, the cost to install a system that would decrease horn noise as trains pass through Del Mar came in quite a bit higher than originally expected.
But thanks to City Councilmen Carl Hilliard and Mark Filanc, $90,000 in administrative fees were deleted, putting the final current estimate at $363,317. Although that figure is still about $105,000 more than fundraisers anticipated, Hilliard said he is optimistic the final price tag will be closer to the original estimate.
For years residents have been trying to find a way to reduce horn noise at the city's only crossing on Coast Boulevard. The city first looked into creating a true quiet zone, but that was estimated to cost more than $1 million.
"That blew it out of the range for City Council," Public Works Director David Scherer said. The city also looked into installing pedestrian gates, but those presented a new set of concerns, including aesthetics.
Last year a group of residents began working with Quiet Zone Technologies to possibly install a stationary wayside horn system. The plan received council approval with the understanding that no city money could be used.
Through private donations the citizens group raised the necessary $17,548 for the preliminary design. Updated project costs were presented at a March 2 open house in the City Hall Annex.
Scherer said the city directly notified about 300 residents about the meeting — it was also advertised electronically and at City Council meetings — but less than a dozen people attended.
North County Transit District will install the system, which will include two stationary horns permanently mounted at the crossing. The horns, which will mimic the sound of train horns when a train approaches, will sound at 92 decibels 100 feet from the center line.
Two quiet zone indicators — poles with red Xs that let engineers know the wayside horn system is in place and working — will also be installed south of the crossing because of the blind curve on the northbound tracks.
The horns must sound when the train is 1,300 feet from the crossing. Engineers will still have the discretion to use their train horns, especially if they see pedestrians in the crossing. The system is expected to reduce the amount of noise, its level and how far and long it resonates, especially at night.
Brett Rekola, NCTD's chief of rail operations, said the estimate will likely be further refined, noting that some costs are flexible. He said the administrative costs were eliminated after reminders from Hilliard and Filanc that the system would be a first for the county.
Other costs, such as materials and labor are fixed. For example, he said it will cost about $75,000 to tear up and repair streets and sidewalks to install underground equipment.
Rekola said the price could be reduced if the city is willing to absorb the costs for services such as permits and traffic control.
Hilliard said he is confident the city will work with NCTD to "negotiate out some of those extraneous costs."
For now, the citizens committee is trying to raise the $363,317. If their efforts fall short, all money will be returned, Hershell Price, the committee chairman, said.
"No money will be at risk," he said.
Rekola said NCTD typically requires a 100 percent deposit but he expects the organization will "talk with the city to move the process along."
Visit the city website at www.delmar.ca.us to view the slide show and cost estimate presented at the open house. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call Lee Stein at (858) 442-2300 for project information or to donate.
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DEL MAR — With the final design complete, the cost to install a system that would decrease horn noise as trains pass through Del Mar came in quite a bit higher than originally expected.


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even though i live in san jose, i often head down to los angeles to spend time with family and friends and love to squeeze in sessions. i have a great directory of locations in the san jose/bay area but my locations directory is slim for the l.a. area. so mom went on the hunt to find a location that would fit their families love of adventure and ghost stories plus my love for outdoor rustic. and she nailed finding the location! we ventured to mentryville which is a ghost town located in valencia (a bonus perk was the short drive for both of us). and if their session looks like it came out of the movies, you might recognize it as it's popular for films and tv shows (the ranger told us bones is filming there next week).
and this sneak peek may be pretty packed but i had such a hard time narrowing down this family session at mentryville!
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Chef Chuy
Chef Chuy began his career in 1993, as dishwasher, in Universal City, CA. After a few years as a line cook, he became Assistant Kitchen Manager at the age of 19 at Gladstone's. Three years later, Chuy had his first Chef position at Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery. There he became passionate about wine and craft beer and pairing them with food. He has recently joined Cafe Merlot as the Executive Chef/General Manager. He is now working with Toni to bring healthy and innovative specials to the farm-to-table menu. Chuy is excited to share what he has learned in his 20 years of experience with the Rancho Bernardo community.
Chef Shariff Herndon
Shariff was born in East Orange New Jersey and has spent time living in New Jersey, Milton, PA, and Albany, New York, before joining the US Navy in 1999 and becoming a Culinary Specialist. Traveling abroad on two different War Ships, the USS Milius DDG 69 and the USS Nimitz CVN 68, Shariff very quickly gained recognition for his outstanding work as a cook. In less than four years, CSSN Herndon became Petty Officer Second Class. He earned letters of commendation and the Naval Achievement award for his culinary skills and naval commitment to excellence. After 8 years of service, Shariff was honorably discharged and started a new career right here in sunny San Diego.
While attending culinary arts school at the Art Institute of California – San Diego, Shariff worked in various kitchens around town honing his skills in the civilian sector. He worked for top Fortune 500 companies like Scripps Hospital and Whole Foods Market, along with stints at Paradise Point Resort and Spa, Hard Rock Hotel and Giuseppe Catering and Fine Dining. But it didn't stop there. Shariff found his niche creating food and entertainment while showcasing his talent on television shows such as Baggage and Epic Chef Meal Time. Shariff is also an author of his first cook book "30 Meals to Love". After graduating culinary school Shariff became an American Culinary Certified Chef.
Shariff has found a home at Cafe Merlot where he creates amazing food for all his guests. Food is his passion in life. Desire to achieve greatness in his craft is what drives him. He's nicknamed the Chef of Love because his food is his passion. It's something that you can't help but to love!


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South Africa's largest fashion ecommerce retailer, Rocket Internet-backed Zando, has today announced a substantial €20 million investment by Summit Partners. Just one month after JP Morgan invested in the online store, the company continues to grow, with over 200 employees and profit margins of up to 50 per cent before tax – as Managing Director and cofounder Manuel Koser told South Africa's Business Day.
In their first publicly announced investment in a Rocket Internet business, growth equity investor Summit Partners will be taking a stake in Zando through their German holding company. Head of Summit Partners London office, Scott Collins, said in the press release: "We seek to invest in companies that build long-term value, and Zando has shown dynamic growth in a short period of time." Notable investments from the US-based fund include Answers.com, Winshuttle and Telerik.
Zalando becomes Zando as Rocket branches out into South Africa – the next eCommerce frontier?
Launched in January 2012 by cofounders Koser and Peter Allerstorfer, the Rocket Internet portfolio company Zando has since grown to offer over 400 brands and 10,000 products, making it one of the top five ecommerce websites in South Africa. The business is targeting the growing ecommerce market in South Africa, where internet penetration is forecast to reach 20 per cent by 2013.
Both the business and investors are interested in turning this into a profit, with Koser saying "We are excited to be joined by an investor that shares our vision and belief in the huge potential for the South African market. With the ubiquitous convergence of technologies, feature phones, smartphones, tablets and desktops with dedicated connectivity, internet accessibility is maturing."
The Zalando imitation offers similar conditions to its European counterpart: free deliveries and returns, along with local and international brands. Its Berlin-based incubator, Rocket Internet, now has over 100 portfolio businesses in 40 countries. Founded by the three Samwer brothers, Rocket Internet is known for launching copy-cat companies in new markets.
By introducing a new investor into the Rocket Internet fold, Oliver Samwer is standing by the claims he made this month at IdeaLab!, where he said he had raised half a billion euros this year and plans on increasing this to three quarters of a billion by the end of the year. Rather than just relying on their staple investors AB Kinnevik and Holtzbrinck Ventures, it looks like there will be more investors helping Rocket Internet reach their target.
For related stories, check out
JP Morgan invests millions in Rocket Internet's Zalora, Zando, Namshi
Zalando raises €40.7m debt financing from German banks
Revealed: the Harvard grad tipped to lead Rocket Internet's operations in Nigeria


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You gain intuitive insight into the workings of traps. You gain an insight bonus equal to 1/2 your caster level (maximum +10) on Perception checks made to find traps while the spell is in effect. You receive a check to notice traps within 10 feet of you, even if you are not actively searching for them. Note that find traps grants no ability to disable the traps that you may find.
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Hey Guys!
Sunday is Father's Day and today I will be putting a special present in the mail. I had this great idea to make a quilt for my Grandfather. I ask members of my family to give me a word that described my Pop Pop to them. I then took some of those words and embroidered them onto the back of the quilt. With some help from my Mom, I was able to put all my words for Pop Pop in good use. This project was fun to do and filled my TV time with purpose. Below are more pictures enjoy!
I used Wonder Under to attached the embroidery to the back of the quilt. Then I used a zig zag stitch out a wonky star that imitates the large star on the front of the quilt.
Here is the quilt front quilted and binded. I love the green binding!
As always, Until next time… Sew Pretty!


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Greenward Opens in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Here's yet another reason for us to get off-island and take a day trip to Boston more often. The recently opened Greenward, located in Cambridge, Mass., is the only eco-boutique in the Boston area that specializes in home essentials, cool gifts and even cosmetics and jewelry.
The husband and wife team of Scott Walker and Simone Alpen define their store as "eco-modern." To them, this means that everything they choose to sell in their shop "is always elegantly designed, attractive, and functional."
They purchase items from companies that fit into at least one of these categories: made from recycled materials, recyclable, made from organic materials, handmade, made from sustainable materials, energy efficient, biodegradable, and educational.
If you live in the New England area, you know how difficult it is to find stores with these values. We'll be stopping by soon, Greenward, on our way to Envi of course. ::Greenward


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Type: Stitching Frames Hoops and Stands
Designer: Q-Snap
Size: 11" x 17"
Unique method to hold fabric taut while stitching. Four plastic C-shaped clamps hold the fabric onto the bars. Tension is easy to adjust. You have a smooth stitching surface around entire frame without hoop wrinkles. The Q-snap frame comes apart in seconds to store or to carry in practically any tote.
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from United States on 09/25/2019 - Just the right size.
I own three Qsnaps. An 8x8, 11x11 and now the 11x17. The 11x17 is lightweight and just the right size for most projects. I am really impressed with how taut it holds the fabric and how lightweight it is. Highly recommended.
from United States on 08/22/2019 - Great Product
Love Qsnaps. It's the only thing I use.
from United States on 07/11/2019
Love this frame, easy to assemble and sturdy. Great product for cross stitching!
from United States on 06/19/2018 - Q-snap Not perfect, but has its place
I have almost every kind of cross stitch frame known to woman, and so far none of them is totally 100% perfect. American Dream, Hardwicke Manor hoops, Q-Snaps, and others I can't remember. I haven't tried the kind you use thumb tacks with, I'll be honest. It seems as though no matter what, fabric is ultimately going to slip, the frame will wear out and loosen, the knobs will strip out, the screws will pop out of the hoop and get lost, knobs will have to be replaced, new hoops will have to be purchased, blah blah blah. Q snaps are the latest thing I've tried, and I thought I had at last discovered perfection. Alas, even Q-snaps wear out. Those nice, impossibly tight clamps DO wear out, and you will need to buy replacement clamps, eventually. Still, Q-snaps DO have their place in my world. When they work, they work well, they really hold that darn fabric TIGHT. When it comes time to remove them, you WILL break a nail, I guarantee it. As the clamps loosen over time, your poor fingernails will grow back. You can always replace the clamps, thankfully they are fairly inexpensive. Or you can fold paper towel and stick it inside the clamp to take up the slack, which will delay your having to buy new clamps. In spite of all that, I use my Q-snaps. I currently have a small project going in one and it's going well, even though I have to go to the paper towel method and retighten it now and them as I am stitching. They are fairly inexpensive, very lightweight, portable, and they work in my old American Dream/Ergo/Gazelle floor stand, and lap stand. I haven't used the largest Q-snap, 11x17, in my wooden stands so I don't know if the wooden clamp on the stand could be adequately tightened without crushing the Q-snap. The 6x6 and 8x8 are easily supported on my stands.
from United States on 04/22/2018 - Lovin the Q Snaps
I cross stitch. I like using the Q Snaps because they do hold the fabric taught. I still use the wooden rolling frame for xtra large projects. Overall these are the best.
from United States on 04/05/2018 - 11x17 Q-snap
I love my Q-snap! It has greatly improved my speed and accuracy.
from United States on 02/15/2018 - HELP!!!
Is it just me, or is it incredibly hard to take the frame apart with Aida fabric on it??I have a smaller 8x8 ,it's the same way.Suggestions?
from United States on 12/04/2017
from United States on 10/30/2017 - Love Q-Snaps
Have used Q-Snaps for years and still love them for using to hold my material when cross stitching. Have a variety of sizes to create the size I need for a project. I use the actual Q-Snaps, not the generic ones I have seen from some craft stores which don't hold the fabric tight.
from United States on 10/21/2017 - Love it!
Square/rectangular shape makes for larger area to stitch without having to move it, and the rounded edges area easier on stitches you've already done. Great idea. I will say that the 11 x 17 size is a bit cumbersome though, and the next size down is probably easier to hold/manage.
from United States on 04/04/2017
Very pleased with this product. I have always been very pleased with products and service from 123 Stitch.
from United States on 07/11/2016 - efficient qsnaps
from United States on 07/11/2016 - speedie 123 stitch
service is great. orders are processed and shipped almost immediately. they have a reliable stock on hand and discounted prices help offset shipping costs. RELIABLE!
from United States on 06/06/2016 - Q-Snap
I just purchased these and am using them for the first time. They are easier to use than hoops as you get a larger stitching area. I will be ordering some others sizes.
from United States on 04/19/2016 - Awesome frame
I can't wait to start using this frame on a huge project!!
from United States on 04/05/2016 - Glad I Switched to QSnaps
Like the different sizes and extension kits. Holds the fabric more securely and tight than my plastic hoops. Also with the addition of the Grime Guard can tuck the extra fabric out of your way. I am new to using them so it took a little while to get use to them.
from United States on 01/11/2016 - Qsnap 11 x 17
I bought the 11 x 17 qsnap in hopes of adding three more inches to at least 11 inch side which did not happen because it already has a spacer on it I was that would be possible when I spoke to the person on the phone when I ordered it and they said that it would would be nice to have a Q stop that would make up larger than 11 x 17 .
from United States on 12/24/2015 - I love the Q Snap
I wasn't sure if I would like this item, but I really do!! I'm also glad for the variety of sizes it comes in. I like not having to handle my fabric more than necessary and this is perfect for that. Since I've just had my a short while, I can't vouch for the durability, but I have a feeling I won't be disappointed.
from United States on 09/14/2015
Love every size of my q-snap frames,I have them all I would buy these over and over again. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, them.
from United States on 07/13/2015 - Good price, fast shipping
this is a somewhat hard to find size. Price was right and shipping was fast. Love this convenient service!
from United States on 02/28/2015 - Best I have found
I have tried a lot of hoops, holders, etc. for cross stitching and until I used the Snap Frame, I have not found one that I liked. This tightly holds the entire project area open for sewing and no there is need to move the material around so you can sew in areas that are not included in the hoop. I have bought this in three different sizes, along with the handy material cover ups which keep your sewing project clean and new looking until finished. I would definitely buy this product again and would recommend to friends and family to buy also.
from United States on 01/30/2015 - Pretty good
I tried these once before and couldn't get the hang of it, but I needed another frame so I thought I'd try it again. I don't like small frames that I have to move around and this was the perfect size. It hurt to hold up on my own after a while but then I got a lap frame and that helps a ton. It holds the fabric nice and tight which is great. I like my handi clamps better, but this isn't a bad option.
from United States on 11/01/2014 - 11x17 Qsnap
Love love this item!!!! works great for cross stitch. Easy to use and holds fabric in place! One of the girls at 123 Stitch told me about it and i'm am so happy!
from United States on 10/31/2014 - It is Love!
I've used just about everything, but these really are working for me. Better tension than a hoop and scroll frame and much easier to use. I immediately bought the 3 inch extensions for my larger projects and already have plans to order another sized set in the near future.
from United States on 05/18/2014 - better than a hoop
I was hesitant to try q snaps. After starting a project too big for scroll frames, and disliking hoops, I bought this item. I love it. My fabric stays taught. I can hold it, or it fits on my floor stand. I like that I have the option to purchase extenders. I also like not having to fight to get my fabric on the snaps like I do with the school bars. I am so glad I decided to give q snaps a try.
from United States on 05/18/2014 - better than a hoop
I was hesitant to try q snaps. After starting a project too big for scroll frames, and disliking hoops, I bought this item. I love it. My fabric stays taught. I can hold it, or it fits on my floor stand. I like that I have the option to purchase extenders. I also like not having to fight to get my fabric on the snaps like I do with the scroll bars. I am so glad I decided to give q snaps a try.
from United States on 04/01/2014 - great size
Wonderful size! Many of my projects are close to this size. I like to be able to stretch out my canvas or material rather than having to reset my material for littler areas.
from United States on 03/29/2014 - Q-Snap
Wonderful invention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from United States on 02/19/2014 - Works well for beading
This frame works really well for larger beading projects.
from United States on 09/18/2013 - Great product
Excellent product for holding a cross stitch fabric.
from United States on 09/09/2013
This works so much better than a hoop. So glad I found it.
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What's the version of bwa being implemented in GATK4 bwaspark tool?
Is the bwa of the bwaspark tool is the latest 0.7.15 version or not?
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Hi @huangk,
The error message does sound like you'll need to supply an interleaved paired reads file. If this is the case, then FastqToSam will do this for you and in the process convert your FASTQ reads to BAM format. This can then be piped from SamToFastq to BWA.
and also, I got the error "A USER ERROR has occurred: Sorry, we only support a single reads input for spark tools for now" when I ran BwaSpark by giving "-I R1.fq -I R2.fq" as parameter. Does that mean I need to merge my paired-end reads first?
Hi @huangk,
The error message does sound like you'll need to supply an interleaved paired reads file. If this is the case, then FastqToSam will do this for you and in the process convert your FASTQ reads to BAM format. This can then be piped from SamToFastq to BWA.
Hi @shlee I tried to convert my fastqs to BAM;
Here is my command I used:
./gatk_launch FastqToSam -SM "test" -F1 test.R1.fastq -F2 test.R2.fastq -O test.spark.sam -SO coordinate -R $ref --STRIP_UNPAIRED_MATE_NUMBER true --VALIDATION_STRINGENCY LENIENT -PL ILLUMINA --CREATE_INDEX true
However I got the error "In paired mode, read name 1 (HWI-D00377:30:H8EJDADXX:1:2209:8491:93586) does not match read name 2 (HWI-D00377:30:H8EJDADXX:1:2104:20024:30303)". Seems the tool is picky on the inputs. Is there any way to fix this error? Thanks
The tool assumes each of the fastq files contain the paired reads in identical order, and the GATK4 error sounds like something is amiss in this regard. However, from your command's
./gatk_launch, I see you're using GATK4. This is under alpha release so it's possible the error messaging is off. Just looking at your command, I'd expect the tool to error. The following options would only apply to a BAM that is aligned:
-SO coordinateand
--CREATE_INDEX true. That is, these options cannot apply to the queryname-sorted unaligned BAM file that your output would be.
I would recommend you stick to using the latest stable release of Picard. Take a look at the Picard documentation for this tool, and use only the options that make sense for your use. If you get the same error, then take a look at the reads that the tool is saying do not match in each file and make sure there isn't a read missing, e.g. at the end of the file. If you can get the command to work with the stable release, and if it's important that you use GATK4, then at this point you can try your working command in the GATK4 format.
Thanks @shlee ! I agree with you and I think it's my input fastqs caused the problem. Becasue I changed to another pair of fastqs and the problem was fixed.
davidwb Park City, UTMember ✭
This question was never completely answered. What version of bwa is being used by the BwaSpark tool?
Hi @davidwb, I'll get back to you on how you can find this out on your own.
Hi @davidwb,
Our developer says the commit tag is ec85a56 in the Apache branch of the bwa repo https://github.com/lh3/bwa/tree/Apache2. I'm told this corresponds roughly to BWA v0.7.13. This version has not changed in GATK4's development. In the future you will be able to check the BWA version easily using a given jar.
@davidwb, remember that GATK4 is in alpha release. This particular tool in its current state, well, let me just say you should wait for it to come out of experimental status before any production analyses. That being said, if you want to play around with the tool and let us know how it goes, you are of course more than welcome to.


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- 4 ripe, large California avocados, peeled, pitted, mashed
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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Coarsely mash avocados; do not puree
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4 ounces cooked shelled and deveined small Shrimp
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
5 - 10 drops red pepper sauce
Tampa Bay's coastal location calls for Shrimp. The red pepper sauce and yellow bell pepper represent the team's colors.
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2 garlic cloves finely chopped
2/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 pickled jalapeños, chopped
Oakland's signature color black is represented in the black beans. Two jalapeños are added to represent the teams extra spice!
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1/2 cup peach preserves or peach salsa
1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
New York Edit
1/2 pound smoked salmon pieces
1/2 cup drained capers (stir in to guacamole base)
(Reduce salt to 1/2 tsp. in base recipe)
Philadelphia Edit
8 oz softened cream cheese
2/3 cup chopped black olives
Pittsburgh Edit
1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped roasted yellow bell pepper
San Francisco Edit
1/2 pound cooked Dungeness crab, chopped
1/4 cup diced scallions
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- Company Name: The name of the company that that you are filing for. If you are filing for multiple companies, then choose one entity to identify with the Nelco account.
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- Company contact email address - An email address needs to be added so that the user can receive notifications. Most likely the HR user's email address can be used to avoid any duplication errors. Multiple usernames can be associated to the same email address.
- Company contact first name, last name, and phone number
- Company Address
Transmit Data to E-File Provider: When you are ready to send the forms to Nelco, click this button. It will open up a new tab on your browser. That tab is Nelco's portal and will bring you to "Your Filing Home" page.
Your Filing Home
Forms in Progress
Submit Forms
Form Filing History
Forms in Progress
Forms that have been transmitted from Employee Navigator, but not yet moved to the shopping cart will be visible in this section.
**If you resend forms when they are in the Forms and Progress Section, they will overwrite the information that was already there.**
This is ideal, because we want to make sure that all the information that is sent over to the Forms and Progress Section is up to date.
On this screen you will choose the type of filing that you want for a group.
- Bundles: Federal E-Filing, Recipient Mail, & Online Retrieval: This package includes the e-filing to the IRS, the printed and mailed form to the employee, and the ability for an employee to retrieve their form online. Bundling the services provides the EIN with a cheaper filing option.
- A La Carte Services
- Federal E-File: This is only e-filing of the forms with the IRS for the EINs employees.
- Recipient Mail & Online Retrieval: This is only printing and mailing the forms to the employee and allowing them to retrieve the forms online.
*Tip! Employee Navigator recommends using Nelco's A La Carte Services. The forms can first be printed and mailed to the employees. Employees can then review their forms, and see if there are any discrepancies (ex. missing a dependent enrollment). If changes need to be made, they can be made in Employee Navigator. The changes can then be sent back to Nelco, and the forms can be Federal E-filed with the proper information. If you chose the A La Carte Services, don't forget to go back and e-File!
The Forms and Progress Screen also shows the Recipients of the forms. Be sure to check that all of the expected employees are listed and that the proper forms (B series vs. C Series) are being shown. You have the ability to unselect a recipient if you do not want a service to be performed.
If this is your first time in Nelco, check marks will appear next to the recipient's name with the selected services. If forms have been printed and mailed to employees already, you will have the ability to select for reprint. If the forms have already been filed, you will see a previously filed icon.
If you are planning on adding more forms to this company, do not leave the Forms in Progress Screen.
After the filing option is chosen, you have confirmed the form recipients, select next.
Federal 1094-C Forms
This screen will show if you are transmitting the B or C forms. You need to review the information on this employer form.
From this screen you have the ability to view/edit the 1094-C for the appropriate EINS by selecting Edit 1094-C.
Be sure to check that all the information on the 1094-C appears as expected. If you are filing as member of an ALE group, but did not have that information in Employee Navigator or had separate companies set-up in the system, be sure that "Is ALE member a member of an Aggregated ALE Group" is checked yes under ALE Member Information, and fill in the appropriate information under Other ALE Member of Aggregated ALE Group at the bottom of the page.
**If "Is ALE member a member of an Aggregated Group" is originally checked no, and changed to yes, be sure to also complete the proper fields in ALE Member Information-Monthly. Aggregated Group Indicator needs to be checked for the appropriate months.
If any information is missing from the 1094-C you will not be able to proceed to the next page.
Add/Edit Recipient Emails
This screen will only appear if there are less than 10 employees in the company. Adding emails for the employees will allow them to electronically retrieve their forms.
If a group opts to electrically retrieve their forms, the sender of the email will be email@example.com.
Submit Forms
Forms that have moved into your shopping cart will be visible in this section.
**If you plan on correcting information after your forms are in the cart, you must "Remove Payer" and restart the transmission process starting in Employee Navigator. Removing the payer removes all of the forms that were sent to Nelco.**
Review Cart
On the submit forms page, you are able to Preview the Forms and view a Detail Report. Think of this like a shopping cart that you are going in to review.
Previewing the forms will download the forms in a PDF document with all the forms, including the 1094-C for the EIN. There will be a watermark on the forms. These are printable, so this is a great way to be sure that all the forms look correct before sending them to your employees and to the IRS.
The Detail Report, is an excel spreadsheet with all the information from the forms. Each column header reflects a section of the appropriate form.
Once the information is reviewed, select next.
Payment Details
Enter your payment information. For more information on pricing and payment, please see our Pricing and Payment for Nelco 1094/1095 filing article.
Review and Confirm
Review and confirm gives you the opportunity to review and confirm your cart information, your payment detail, and Nelco's Electronic Filing Terms and Conditions and License Agreement. If something appears incorrect, you have the opportunity to edit your cart and make the necessary corrections.
You have successfully purchased your services! On this screen you will see the Name, the form type, and the services selected. The form type will say 1095, but the 1094 form is included.
Once you have reviewed the information on the screen, return to your filing home.
Form Filing History
Forms that have already been e-filed and/or printed will be visible in this section.
- Check Status – Checking the status allows you to see if the forms have been sent to employees for online retrieval, if they have been printed for mailing, or if they have been sent/accepted by the IRS.
- View & Print Forms – Viewing and printing the forms allows you to print the forms that were sent to employees. These forms have a watermark.
- Email Recipients- This would send an email to the appropriate employees with instructions on how to obtain their forms online. The forms in the online retrieval will not have a watermark. An email must be entered for the employee for this service.
- Make Corrections- Once the e-file service is purchased in Nelco, corrections to forms can only be made in Nelco's portal. You are able to make corrections for the Wrong 1095 Information, the Wrong Payer Information (meaning the wrong employer information), and Wrong 1094-C Information. If making a correction to a form, you will need to go through the payment process again.
E-Filing FAQs:
Why does the previously filed icon appear under Federal Filing for my employees when they are in the Forms and Progress Section?
Previously filed means that these forms have already been sent to the IRS. Forms cannot be sent to the IRS twice. If a change needs to be made on a form that has already been filed, you will need to make a correction in Nelco.
How do I see a copy of my 1094-C after I have purchased the forms?
After the forms have been purchased, a copy of the 1094-C can be pulled from the Form Filing History in Nelco's portal. To access this go from Employee Navigator>>>ACA>>>Manage E-File Account>>>Enter E-File Site. You will then go into Form File History>>>View and Print Forms. You will see a screen with the 1095s filed. Select next, and you will be able to download and print the PDF copy of the 1094-C.
I was redirected to a Nelco log-in screen. What is my username and password?
If you see this screen, it means that you have timed out from Nelco's site. You will need to log back into Employee Navigator and go into your Nelco Account by going Home>>>ACA>>>Manage E-File Account.
I established a Nelco account for 2015 reporting. Am I able to use the username field for this year's reporting, and use the same email address for those accounts?
Yes, you are able to update the username field in an established account and then use the same email address for multiple groups. To do this, go into Home>>>ACA>>>Manage E-File Account. Add an unique username and press SAVE. Then, change the email address field to include the desired email and press SAVE.


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Conversion Labs Reports 89% Increase in Preliminary Revenues During Second Quarter 2018
NEW YORK, July 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conversion Labs, Inc. (OTCQB:CVLB) (the "Company"), an e-commerce company that builds and scales innovative brands, today announced preliminary revenues of approximately $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2018 and $3.7 million for the first six months of 2018. These figures represent an increase of 89% and 189% for the comparative year over year periods, respectively.
"We are extremely pleased with our second quarter revenues which were fueled by strong demand for our Shapiro MD hair loss product," said Justin Schreiber, President and CEO of Conversion Labs. "With three new upcoming product launches, we expect continued robust growth throughout the remainder of 2018."
Stefan Galluppi, Chief Operating Officer of Conversion Labs commented, "We expect PDFSimpli, the newest addition to our proprietary product portfolio, to be a large driver of growth moving forward. Importantly, as we continue to launch new products, we become increasingly confident that our direct response marketing business can be used as a powerful platform to profitably scale our business."
The Company is in the process of finalizing its consolidated financial statements and expects to announce its financial results for the 2018 second quarter before August 15, 2018 via press release and on Form 10-Q with the SEC. Accordingly, these figures may be subject to adjustment.
About Conversion Labs
Conversion Labs, Inc. (the "Company") is a technology-driven e-commerce company that builds innovative and proprietary brands. Conversion Labs' scalable and global advertising technology infrastructure leverages the world's largest social media, search and e-commerce platforms (Facebook, Google & Amazon) to rapidly and profitably grow our continually expanding product portfolio. To learn more about our corporate strategy, brands or for investor relations please visit www.conversionlabs.com or email us at [email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, among other thing, statements regarding the offering, the expected gross proceeds, the expected use of proceeds and the expected closing of the offering. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's ability to develop, market and sell its products; the expected benefits and efficacy of the Company's products; the availability of substantial additional funding for the Company to continue its operations and to conduct research and development, clinical studies and future product commercialization; and, the Company's business, research, product development, regulatory approval, marketing and distribution plans and strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including, our current reports on Form 8-K.
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Zotero, is a no-cost bibliographic management tool that runs on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Zotero can: 1) organize references in multiple folders; 2) store references and files on Zotero's web site; 3) format in-text citations and post-text references according to many bibliographic styles; 4) display references on a public web page; and 5) import metadata from library subscription databases and public web sites.
NOTE: With the release of Zotero 5.0, the plugin version of Zotero for Firefox is no longer available. Only a single Zotero Standalone program running on the Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems is available, with connecting software for the Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera browsers. [The Zotero connector for Safari does not support all the functionality of the other connectors and there is NO connector for Internet Explorer.]
Setting up a free Zotero account gives you:
1. unlimited storage space on Zotero's servers for your metadata (information about your sources, e.g., author, title, publisher, etc., including your text notes);
2. up to 300 MB of storage on Zotero's servers for PDF and image files. You can purchase more file storage space--$20/year for 2 GB, $60/year for 6 GB, $120/year for unlimited.
You can choose to just store your source metadata on the Zotero servers and NOT store any files there.
On any computer where you install desktop Zotero, you can configure Zotero to sync your desktop data (and files, if you choose) with the content stored on Zotero's servers.
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Mastering Zotero: A User Guide for the Zotero Reference Manager (Sebastian Karcher and Rintze M. Zelle)
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Jonathan Wood from Lavon Drive Baptist Church in Garland, TX brings us this Christian banquet design.
From Jonathan: We decided that this years Missions Conference Banquet was going to be VERY different from the previous years. We combined our normal formal banquet with our Christmas celebration to create a one night event. This allowed for far less work on our part and an opportunity to change things up. I decided to go with a whimsical "Whoveille" style stage complete with the Grinch.
All trees were made out of Rigid foam insulation from Home Depot and I constructed a simple wooden stand to hold each one. I had the Trees cut by a CNC friend of mine but they could also be done by projecting the image onto the foam, tracing it out and then cutting. The Curls on the trees were definitely fragile but they were easy to repair…I snapped a few ha! I was originally going to back each piece of foam with lightweight plywood but it turned out to be too expensive for a one time use. If you planned to keep them then it would definitely be worth the investment. after the trees were cut and assembled I just used a wagner sprayer and put a few coats on the front side. Luckily our event hit right around Valentines day and St. Patricks so there were a ton of crazy green and red accessories for us to buy. The glitter dots on the trees are just half round foam pieces from Hobby Lobby that we just painted with the same red/green paint and then completely covered in glitter of the corresponding color. Our snow bank background was just made of pink foam that a friend of the ministry air brushed and glittered as well. We covered the stage with white fabric to avoid painting it and then sprinkled artificial snow everywhere.
The Ornament Centerpieces were just simple rubber balls from Walmart. We painted little "to go" cups sliver to make the ornament top and bent some wire from Home Depot to make the hook. Each one was glued to another "to go" cup that was filled with rocks to keep it stable while it sat inside the wreath.
The Snowflake Centerpieces were Flakes that we had CNC'd. We used clear water based poly on the flakes and then glittered them with the white crystal glitter from Hobby Lobby while the clear was still wet. We then glued them together and put them over a round mirror with a hurricane globe and candle in the center.
If you would like to use these trees for an event I will gladly send you the file.


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Public relations and corporate communications have evolved into proven drivers of business strategy, and corporate leaders with budgetary oversight should demand a meaningful return on their investment in the work of these increasingly critical functions. To be truly effective, however, communications teams must have clear line of sight across the organization, tightly aligning strategy, messages, and tactics with the priorities of business functions and the vision of leadership.
Such an approach requires not only keen integration with individual business units, but also broad access to C-Suite executives and senior leadership responsible for delivering on the company's mission. Gone are the days when PR teams acted independently from their colleagues in Advertising, Marketing, and Customer Service; those functional lines have long since blurred, ushering in heightened levels of collaboration and knowledge-share as "custody" of the corporate reputation and brand becomes unmistakably dispersed. In this operating environment, there is no room for "spin" and nor should there be. Ethical issues aside, it rarely, if ever, creates long-term positive results.


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Gamer Chrome-Gycio Bronze Live Streamed Their Suicide
Today a gamer by the name of Chrome-Gycio Bronze live streamed their death. At this time we can not find a link to the footage due to Facebook taking down both their page and the stream. What we can provide are screenshots prior to the act that folks received from their page.
At this time what I have found is that the deceased was a male crossdresser(I have kept the pronouns neutral due to the conflicting reports), a fan of Super Smash Brothers Melee, and interacted heavily in various gaming communities on facebook to the point where folks knew them. While a number of users who found out about what happened have done nothing but offer their condolences, there are a few who have sunk lower than dirt by making memes of their passing. Out of the respect of the deceased, we will not be sharing any of these images but can assure you that they exist.
I absolutely hate writing these articles. A person, filled of potential to do great things on this earth thought so little of themselves that they decided to end it all. Not only that but they thought it would be best to do it with a virtual audience which speaks volumes to the mental state of the deceased. This is a person who needed serious attention and help from family and friends, but, as far as we know, received none.
(Update: 9:31PM MST)
Information provided by commenters:
She did the live stream on a site called ustream and hung lifelessly for over an hour before her account on stream was banned.
Her Facebook was taken down 2 hours after she posted about going live for her suicide.
Before her Facebook account was removed the status had 200+ shares and 1.6k+ comments.
As I read the comments of those joking and making memes, asking for the link, I physically got sick from what I as reading. Most the comments were jokes and memes, they were overpowering the people who had been worried and were giving condolences. It was disgusting to see someone state that they had watched her hang for an hour. When I saw the screenshot of the video there was a single person who said they called the police as her body from the neck down had been on the screen.
Although I didn't know her, I wish no one ever has to feel the way she felt.
Depression is an extremely hard battle to fight, and it is always heartbreaking when someone falls victim of depressions grip.
With how quickly her death went viral on Facebook, I think it might make it decently big news as the LGBTQ community has taken another loss as has the trans community and gaming community.
She's in a happier place now, and is no longer hurting.
(Update: 10:14 MST)
I was friends with the dude and the sad part is nothing could have stopped this from occurring.
From my messages and talks with him, he was in an awful place in life. He lived in the Netherlands, and didn't have much going for him, socially or economically. His mom hated him, people at school hated him, and from what I could tell, I was one of the only people who actually seemed to find him decent. He also constantly reminded me that he had no proper interests and would never amount to anything, thus saw suicide as the only option. Every time I tried to tell him to stop, it would not work. This is unfortunate I must say, but he hated himself and shit hit the fan too hard. I don't think people took his threats seriously, which is sad. I never thought he would do it, but he messaged me before I did it asking if I wanted to watch, to which I replied "no, i dont want to see it, nor do i want it to happen." and then a few hours later it happened. All unforunate times we live in.
(Update: 7:12 AM MST 12/11)
The person he was "married" to on Facebook has confirmed that he was, in fact, a male crossdresser. Also check his VK account. Aside from the racist shit he posts he posts a lot of things about traps and CDs. The whole "trans woman" thing started by trolls as a way to make fun of him as well make an ass of the trans people who shared it. So far they have succeeded i see…
(Update: 7:12 AM MST 12/11)
Maksim (Chrome) was a male crossdresser as confirmed by his irl friends and close friends and his personal blog. The rumor of him being transgender started as a rude joke from trolls.
(Update: 7:10 AM MST 12/13)
I was his irl friend but mostly communicated with him online, I have to say I'm disgusted by the fact that you refer to him as "her" and even called him "transgender".
"Gycio" felt a strong hatred towards the SJW movement and similair far-left movements and so do I, he did show some interest in crossdressing in the last part of his life but this had nothing to do with his suicide and was mostly a result of a lack of female contact (this is my personal take on the things he had said to me at least). Like another person on here said: don't use his death to push this agenda, even if he was transgender (which he wasn't but this is just an example) his suicide was a result of loneliness and a lack of understanding from the people around him.
He was not part of this "LGBQT" community as you may cal it and he was not part of the transgender community…
I personally didn't know this person who was taken from us too soon, and I am sad to find out about them after their passing. There has been simply too much death this year. This news might not reach bigger outlets Kotaku or Polygon but I'll do whatever I can to spread awareness because this person does matter.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or offers any sort of signs that they might consider harming themselves, try to reach out to them for support and never forget National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which is 1-800-273-8255. It is available 24 hours a day and might just be enough help to get you or a loved one through their day. No one should ever be made to feel that they are less than what they are, no matter the circumstance. Even those who inflict physical or verbal harm on others suffer themselves and need support, sometimes even more than their victims.
We will update this article as additional information rolls in.


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A severe accident that left a man with a long nail embedded in his skull is being highlighted as an example of what can happen if proper safety procedures are not observed.
Yang Yi Kui was using a cutting machine while decorating his home. A nail had been stuck in the machine, and when Mr Yang turned it on the eight-centimetre-long object flew straight into his skull via his eye socket.
Oddly enough, Mr Yang did not even notice the incident, and doctors were able to remove the nail without costing him any of his sight.
This incident highlights the dangers that ordinary jobs can present.
Mr Yang obviously was not in an environment where safe working practices were enforced, or safety signage displayed. Workplaces should heed this example as even more reason to abide by safety regulations.
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|Susan Pervi, vice president for student life, was quoted in a front-page Washington Times story about the Martin Luther King Day of Service. About 30 CUA students spent the day cleaning Lemon G. Hine Junior High School in Southeast in memory of the civil rights leader's birthday. A photo of student Genelle Schuler ran on the front page with the story. See the article below.
Volunteers take 'day on' for King
From: The Washington Times
Date: Jan. 16, 2007
Author: Natasha Altamirano
Martin Luther King envisioned a world in which people of all backgrounds could work side by side toward a common goal.
That's why Greater D.C. Cares yesterday, on the civil rights leader's birthday, organized a beautification project at Lemon G. Hine Junior High School in Southeast.
The nonprofit service organization enlisted volunteers throughout the area to brighten the learning environment for the school's 400 students.
The event was one of thousands of service projects across the country commemorating the life of the civil rights leader through the Martin Luther King Day of Service.
"I can't think of a better place than our nation's capital to live out Dr. King's vision for the country," D.C. Council member Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Democrat, said during opening remarks to about 350 volunteers.
Siobhan Canty, president and chief executive officer of Greater D.C. Cares, said the goal of yesterday's event -- along with the organization's other service projects -- is twofold: to make a difference through hands-on labor and begin a dialogue among diverse volunteers.
"It's an opportunity to come together and learn about each other," Ms. Canty said. "We always have to remember that Dr. King's legacy is racial equality and social justice."
Yesterday's volunteers came from Target, Marriott International Inc., AmeriCorps, area schools and other service groups.
Washington Capitals players Bryan Muir and John Erskine, despite recent injuries, also helped out.
Some Hine students participated -- raking leaves and re-painting the school's red front doors.
"It's a good way to help out and do something with your time," freshman Alexus Burgess said.
The national service day's motto is, after all, "a day on, not a day off."
About 30 students from the Catholic University of America also volunteered.
The students, with Susan D. Pervi, the university's vice president for student life, cleaned up one of the school's stairwells, wiping down railings and putting a coat of white paint over the yellowing walls.
"Catholic students have a disposition to do service," Mrs. Pervi said.
Other groups painted classrooms and restrooms and cleaned windows.
A beautification project also was under way at Cardozo Senior High School in Northwest, which drew a surprise visit from President Bush.
Mr. Bush, in rolled-up shirt sleeves, walked along a corridor and chatted with the volunteers, including U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.
Mr. Bush borrowed a paint brush dabbed in red ink, then carefully colored in the "B" of a stenciled drawing of Ben's Chili Bowl. The local eatery is known for its chili dogs and its rich history, including surviving the riots after King's assassination.
"Getting the drift of this thing here?" a smiling Mr. Bush asked as he painted, seeking approval of his technique. Volunteers nodded.
Elsewhere in the District yesterday, hundreds participated in a "peace walk" honoring King.
The walk began at the "Big Chair" landmark in Anacostia and ended at Covenant Baptist Church in Southwest, which hosted a worship service.
D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty attended the memorial march and hosted a musical tribute at the University of the District of Columbia in King's honor.
During the tribute, Mr. Fenty presented the "Living the Dream" awards to the D.C. Boys Choir and to Hal Jackson, a member of the Radio Hall of Fame who became the first black radio sports announcer when he began calling baseball games for Howard University and the Negro Baseball League.
Mr. Jackson also broke color barriers when he began hosting a nightly interview program on local station WINX in 1939.
Gary Emerling contributed to this article, which is based in part on wire service reports.


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Sometimes clutter problems begin with shopping problems.
I have clients who know they have shopping issues, and are working to control them. One of my clients, after her last eBay splurge, is now returning the items she can — and planning to close her eBay account after she's done. "It's addictive," she said.
I'd read books about the psychology of shopping, but they were focused on shopping in stores, so I went looking for other resources to learn more about the psychology of online shopping.
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor of psychology, wrote about compulsive online shopping in Psychology Today. She said that eBay does indeed have many features that lead to compulsive shopping. One of these is that "emotional selling preys on nostalgia," and eBay is just full of people selling collectibles, often from people's childhoods. Whitbourne provided the examples "your favorite Malibu Barbie that your mother tossed out during a move" and "your cherished baseball cards."
There are a number of psychological effects that the auction element of eBay encourages people to spend more than they might otherwise. "When you see others willing to pay more for an item, you begin to think that the item is actually worth more and so up goes your bid."
Martin Lindstrom, who has written a book about why we buy, was quoted in a New York Times blog about another issue that makes online shopping such an issue:
"At a retail store you have to pick up the item, put it in the cart, take it to the register, take out your card, and put it through the scanner to make your purchase," Mr. Lindstrom said. "But online you don't have all those road blocks. You just click three times."
The same New York Times blog post explained that, just as with store design, marketers use website design to trigger our brains in ways that encourage shopping. They use colors that are associated with specific emotions; they'll add a $300 item (which they might not even care about selling) to a page that has one for $200 and one for $250, because listing that $300 item increases the chance a customer will buy the $250 one.
For those who feel a need to control their online purchases, Whitbourne has six suggestions, including:
Decide ahead of time on an item's value and set that as your maximum (including shipping costs). … If necessary, write that amount down on a post-it note and put it on your monitor. Don't go above that total.
Don't go on eBay when you are in an altered state of mind. … If you're having a little après dinner libation, your inhibitions are likely to become looser, and you will more easily lose control of the situation. By the same token, if you're feeling sad or frustrated about other problems in your life, stay away from any site in which an expensive mistake can't be undone.
Lindstrom has his own recommendations:
Determine your online shopping budget, and stick to it. Mr. Lindstrom suggests going so far as spending online only what you literally have in your wallet. "It's a mental barrier," he said. "… If people were to follow that single piece of advice, nine out of 10 purchases would not happen."


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Tuesday, 17 January 2012
All about Our Gorgeous BabyBobbins who we love SO much
Told in 2011
Our baby being diagnosed with spina bifida & lesion being spade wide open from the 11th 12th disc down to the bottom of the coxis this is a really large opening, and discussed on the 10th jan that theres not enough skin for this to be closed, so baby wont need an operation as soon as he/she's born.
Our babys brain part of the left hand 1/4 back side is missing we where told this on the 20th Dec 2011 going back on the 10th jan to find out more fluid has now gone over to the right hand side now the name of this rare cyst Porencephalic (please click on the name to find out more)
Quote from our hospital letter
"I explained to you that because of the brain problem maybe that baby's born and doesn't establish normal or regular breathing. It is therefore possible that baby may pass away and die relatively soon after delivery. If this was the case we would not wish to admit baby to special care baby unit and would rather that we helped you care for baby on the delivery suite"
We decided to plan & organise a funeral last week, Friday I just couldn't stop crying at all hubby rang work and stayed with me, we talked, hugged, cried, held hands sat tickling my tummy, it was a really hard day to talk about organising a funeral with baby kicking ?? We made an appointment after speaking to some funeral directors most who where really lovely I have to say, mind you one does stick in my mind and after telling him about baby he presumed and said "So your having a termination then" It was hard enough to pick up the phone and make the call never mind being spoken to like this !!!!!!!!!!! We didnt speak very long after this x
So 2pm last Friday we went and picked a coffin a beautiful white one with silver handles Walkers in Carlisle where So lovely and very helpful, If baby does die we know that every things in place picked and done so theres precious time spent with hubby, girls & baby altogether and no need to then be here there and everywhere & not being able to think straight either, at least we have that time altogether talked about all our different wishes and planned with love for our baby ~~ also coming to terms with what would be the worst day of our lives.
We still have HOPE, POSITIVITY, and SO MUCH LOVE the 12th March will be our baby's birthday (section date) we have decided on that day to celebrate our baby's birthday too as this might be the only one we have x
thank you to everyone who sends us emails (firstname.lastname@example.com) messages on facebook & twitter, text messages, cards sent with support all this helps us get through every day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
#BabyBobbinsDay I hope you can virtually join in on twitter & facebook page on the 12th March raising awareness of spina bifida & why we should take FOLIC ACID 3 months before pregnancy http://www.shinecharity.org.uk/ @shineukcharity xxxxxxxxxxx
Love Shellybobbins xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Oh Shelley - there are no words. You are an amazing lady and family. Sending you so much love. xxxxxReplyDelete
- @craftyguider17 January 2012 at 05:53
I will be tweeting on #BabyBobbinsDay. Loads of love to you all xReplyDelete
Aww hunny, not sure what to say but will be thinking of you all, enjoy the time you get with your precious baby.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous17 January 2012 at 06:00
Sending lots of love. Such a cutie.ReplyDelete
I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but you are an amazing lady and my thoughts will be with you on 12th March (DD's birthday too) and sending you as many positive vibes as you would wish for. xxxReplyDelete
@Ellieforrest52 here.ReplyDelete
I read this with a heavy heart as you are me, but one year later. It's horrible having your baby kick, knowing you are planning their funeral. We had 70% chance with Ellie but her lungs were so small from the kidney disease and having no fluid that she couldn't cope.
My blog is www.Ellieandmi.blogspot.com and if you go right to the beginning, you'll see I went through all the same things, though with a different disease.
Your positivity is amazing and it will get you through. I know starting 4Ellie-phant has helped me a lot this past year and I am hoping it will make me smile a bit more on her birthday next month. Keep strong and know that I am thinking of you always, though I don't know you!
Love to you and baby bobbins x x x
Oh sweeties I am so so sorry to hear that. Sending you and yours all the love I possibly can xxReplyDelete
So sad to hear this news. I will be keeping everything crossed that you have as much time with lovely BabyBobbins as possible. Lots of love to you and your family xxReplyDelete
Lots of love for a great family xReplyDelete
I cannot begin to imagine the emotions you and your family are having.I do admire your forward planning so you will be able to share every precious moment with your baby. May you all find the strength to get you through this.ReplyDelete
Oh Shelly I am so sorry, what terrible news and an awful situation to be in. You are a truly amazing woman and such an inspiration. Much love DeeReplyDelete
You and babybobbins are in my thoughts every day. I know you are making each day count. You are a blessing to so many other mind in a similar situation and I'm so proud of you carrying to term. XReplyDelete
Thoughts and prayers are with you all and i hope your able to spend as much time as possible with your beautiful baby bobbins x xReplyDelete
I will do my best to to be around on twitter on the 12th march #BabyBobbinsDay to help you raise awareness about folic acid and spina bifida x your a true inspiration with all you are going through to raise all this awareness thankyou x
Shelly, the same happen to me and I gave birth naturally after 20 hours . Cherish the time you have with your baby - I held my baby and kept her with me as long as possibleReplyDelete
I can't even imagine what you are going through. I have huge admiration for your attitude and send love to you and your family. xxxReplyDelete
You are such an amazing lady. How you find all this strength and positivity at what must be such a sad and difficult time for you and your family is truly inspiring.ReplyDelete
I am sure Baby Bobbins can feel it all too and will always be super proud of his/her Mummy and Daddy where ever he/she may be. x
You are amazing Shelly.....Baby Bobbins is very lucky ♥♥ xReplyDelete
Oh Shelley. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through at the moment. All I can do is send massive hugs to you all. My niece passed away 18 months ago, aged just 9 days. I never got to meet her as she was born in Spain. Treasure every moment you have with Baby Bobbins xxxxxxxxReplyDelete


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Frame Application FieldMate and NE 107 Compliant Device DTMs Enable Diagnostic Tunneling and Alarm Management
NE107 Exists Providing Standardized Alarm Functions Allowing End Users to Take Control of Setting Alarms Based on Their Application Needs
As plant operations become more complex, proper alarm monitoring becomes very critical to manage the correct operation of the plant. Nowadays digital field devices are increasingly utilized due to advanced diagnostic capabilities. With an increased volume of information created by the growing number of parameters from field devices, event and alarm functions issue more detailed information. Today a new standard, NE107 exists providing standardized alarm functions allowing end users to take control of setting alarms based on their application needs, to eliminate unnecessary alarm flooding. This article introduces the NE107 standard and provides insight into how a Frame Application (FieldMate) and NE107 compliant device DTMs enable access to the advanced diagnostics and delivery of alarm status information to the right people at the right time in one standardized interface providing ease of use.
Also Read "Intelligent Device Configuration: How to Customize Your View — It's Simple!"
NE 107 Field Diagnostics Function
NAMUR NE 107 is a standard for preventing alarm flooding and offering appropriate diagnosis information to the relevant people when necessary. It was developed as a specification for self-diagnosing field devices and yields reliable results, categorizes alarms into four standardized statuses (F: failure, C: function check, S: out of specification, and M: maintenance required), allowing users to configure diagnostics, and provides detailed information for experts.
- NE 107 Field Diagnostics Function of Yokogawa DTM and Flow of Alarm Information
To enhance the setting and checking of field devices in accordance with NE 107, Yokogawa has incorporated the Field Diagnostics function in its device DTMs for FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS. This function conforms to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Diagnostics Profile Specification (FF-912 FS1.0) and PROFIBUS Profile for Process Control Devices Version 3.02. This section outlines the NE 107-compliant alarm setting function for the FOUNDATION Fieldbus. Figure 1 shows the flow of alarm information through this function.
The flow starts at the Extended Field Diagnostic Alarm (the bottom of Figure 1). Alarms are defined by vendors for each device, and 32 alarms are grouped each into several blocks. Yokogawa specifies 256 alarms in eight blocks. Users can select or deselect these alarms at Escalation Enable, and the selected alarms are sent to the upper layer of Manufacturer-specific Condition, which is called Aggregated Field Diagnostic Alarms in DTM.
The selected alarms are aggregated in 32 alarms (see Figure 2). These alarms are common to transmitters, flow meters, operational devices, displays, and analyzers and they are arranged in order of priority. For each status signal, device-specific alarm bits are set.
The aggregated 32 alarms are categorized into four statuses (F, C, S, and M). In the quick configuration window, users can map these alarms to any of four status signals by drag & drop and apply masks to them by checking the relevant box (see Figure 3).
Conventionally, checking and changing the setting of many parameters and alarms was an extremely tedious task. This field diagnostic tool integrated in the device DTM offers graphical, intuitive operations, facilitating this task.
- Recommended Action
To help users respond quickly and appropriately to alarms, Yokogawa provides the status window in the device DTM based on the priority of 32 aggregated field diagnostic alarms (Figure 4), the recommended action is displayed to prompt users to deal with the alarms. In addition, the status (F, C, S, or M) of each aggregated field diagnostic alarm is displayed in the tree view. By unfolding each alarm, users can check detailed alarm information (status of respective extended field diagnostic alarms).
As digital field devices become more diverse and offer greater functionality it's important for vendors to incorporate newer standards within their smart instrumentation and advanced control systems. When coupling NE107 field diagnostics functions and the delivery method enabled with FDT Technology, both of which are incorporated in Yokogawa's FieldMate R2.06, users have created peace of mind ensuring their assets and intelligent information available are being used to their full potential for improved operations and maintenance.
* FieldMate and EJX are registered trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
*FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART, and PROFIBUS are registered trademarks of the Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication Foundation, and PROFIBUS User Organization, respectively.


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How to Make Almond Milk (Video)
Image credit: The Vegan Zombie
Whether you dig Emeril's almond milk and dairy yoghurt milk shakes, or you prefer the Vegan Zombie's purist vegan fettuccine alfredo, almond milk has a lot going for it. But what if you can't find it in the stores? It turns out it's pretty easy to make your own.
While the zombie attacks seem to have tapered off for now (The Vegan Zombie even made it to New York for dinner the other day), the recipes just keep coming. And with all you need to make almond milk being water, almonds, cheese cloth and a blender, this looks like a pretty accessible recipe even for us dairy eaters.
If rinsing out cheese cloth seems like too much work for you, you could look into a purpose built hemp/almond milk maker, but the Vegan Zombie would probably think less of you...
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OilTankAssurance.com is not for everyone.
We find that our clients meet the following background:
- Preparation, you believe in knowing your options and what the final end result will be, or at least, what is my worst case scenario is important.
- You make decisions and, they are made by asking questions and educating yourself every step of the way.
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Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has admitted that he is to blame for the Bluebirds' relegation back to the Championship, as reported by ITV Sport.
Supporters and local media have begun another protest against the club's owner Vincent Tan and the colour change to red.
Most see Tan's interference and sacking of Malky Mackay to blame for Cardiff's poor season but Solksjaer has admitted the he is to blame.
The former Manchester United striker is now desperate to get the Welsh club back into the top flight at the first time of asking.
"I am the manager. I will take the blame," Solskjaer said.
"I didn't make the impact on the results I hoped for. I came in hoping to make a difference and we could move up the table, but it didn't happen.
"We haven't performed very well to stay up, and that's the reality. We have not been good enough.
"We have got to give the fans a good last game, and then we will look towards next season."


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We are talking about our stellar president. You know, the one with great difficulty in finding a tongue to say, "Islamic Jihadist," or anything similar.
He has now opened up his home and our White House, to people proven to be those words. The Clarion has the story that he and his minions would not admit to.
Right here to start:
US President Barack Obama, privately met with 14 Muslim leaders, including several leaders of Muslim Brotherhood front groups with ties to Hamas.
By Elliot Friedland
Sun, February 8, 2015
The White House has released the names of senior American Muslim leaders that President Obama met with personally last week. The list of names was included on the transcript of the White House daily press briefing on Thursday, despite journalists having requested the information much sooner. Prior to that, the White House had refused to name the leaders.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with the President meeting with representatives from any faith community and with the Muslim community in particular. Yet some of the individuals who met with the President have alarming links to the Muslim Brotherhood and organizations that have funded terrorism.
Azhar Azeez represented the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) in the talks with Obama. Declassified FBI documents show that ISNA was identified as a Muslim Brotherhood front group as early as 1987 and its past leaders include Abdurrahman Alamoudi, who was convicted on terrorism related charges in 2004 …
Editor: Shamefully there is so much more to demonstrate how Obama throws caution to the wind and slaps American citizens across their face with with people who either are themselves terrible murderers … or lay with sadists who are.


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"IE" Error Code
① Check that the house tap water valves are "opened".
Otherwise, water is not being supplied to the washing machine.
This error code occurs when desired water level is not reached within 8 minutes of machine
filling up.
② Should the water supply hose be incorrectly connected to the washing machine's rear entry point
or fitted way too loosely causing much water to leak out, there will not be ample water properly
supplied to the washing machine. This can interrupt the flow of water.
After closing water valve, pull out water supply hose and re-connect it firmly.
When reconnecting hoses ensure that the hose couplings are aligned straight with the machine's
respective inlet connectors, tighten them then do not forget to re-open the water tap.
① Turn the water tap "on" to maximum opening.
② Check whether cold and hot water tap were not accidentally switched.
(Color on the tap can be different from the common tap color.)
Connect water supply hose in the back of the washing machine.
③ Turn water taps "off" then connect hose to respective water supply valves. Turn the water taps
"on" to see if water leaks.
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Two WSU standouts made way from Texas to Palouse
Thu., Sept. 16, 2010
PULLMAN – Four years ago Chima Nwachukwu and Hallston Higgins both made the decision to leave Texas – Nwachukwu from Allen, near Dallas; Higgins from Magnolia, near Houston – and head north to Washington State University.
Drawn by the lure of playing Pac-10 football, enticed by the soft sell of former Cougars assistant Leon Burtnett and sold on the college atmosphere, they made the 1,500-mile trek north and met each other.
They grew close even while their careers grew apart.
Nwachukwu has been a starter since stepping on campus, first at cornerback and the past couple of years at safety. Outgoing and personable, he's a leader on the field and off, serving as president of WSU's Student-Athletic Advisory Council and as a member of the Pac-10's same board.
Higgins made just his second start last week, filling in for an injured Mike Ledgerwood at middle linebacker. Quiet and studious, he's watched most of the past three years go by from the sideline, making an occasional play on special teams.
They both will make their last trip to Texas this week, leading the Cougars into Gerald J. Ford Stadium against SMU on Saturday afternoon.
Both expect large contingents of friends and family members in attendance to watch, though Nwachukwu sat out practice Wednesday with a neck strain, suffered after hitting the turf hard while defending a pass Tuesday. He'll be evaluated again today to see if he can play this weekend.
"It's a homecoming I've had marked on my calendar for a while," Nwachukwu said this week, adding his best friend from high school, defensive back Chris Castro, will be in an SMU uniform.
"This Saturday is a homecoming," echoed Higgins. "It's been a long time since I've played football in Texas."
This year is Higgins' last chance to play football anywhere – he wants to return to Texas to teach and coach after he graduates in May – and just about his only chance.
The Greater Houston-area 5A defensive player of the year coming out of high school, Higgins played consistently on the special teams as a freshman. But that was Bill Doba's final year in Pullman and Burtnett, who had brought a series of Texas recruits north, left as well, joining the staff at Houston.
With a new staff came new expectations.
"Actually, it's probably one of the easier things I've gone through since I've been here in college," Higgins said. "It was definitely a transition, but we're football players. And football is football no matter who is coaching you.
"It was just different coaching styles, and that's the main way we had to adjust."
"Their whole philosophy is different," Burtnett said when asked if he was surprised Higgins hadn't played more. "He's probably good enough he should have played special teams at least."
That was pretty much where Higgins has played, until this year.
"It's been difficult, I'm not going to sit here and tell a story, it's been difficult for me," Higgins said. "But, along with that, me, sitting here on the sidelines, being disappointed about it, not being able to play as much as I would like to, I embraced this last year.
"I said, whatever they asked me to do, I'm going to do it to the best of my ability."
"He's really made a decision, took it upon himself, to make himself a better football player," said Chris Ball, WSU's co-defensive coordinator.
Against Montana State, a leaner, faster Higgins showed that improvement, with a career-high six tackles, including one for loss. That was four more than Nwachukwu recorded, the first time that's happened at WSU.
Of course, Nwachukwu has 197 career tackles, 159 more than his friend.
"He was a real good football player coming out of high school," Burtnett said of Nwachukwu. "He had chances to go to quite a few places."
But he tripped to WSU in basketball season, attended a Cougars game against Oregon and was sold. The academics fit his needs. He wanted a challenge and a place where he could start right away.
He did, starting at cornerback in every game, making a career-high 73 tackles and intercepting a pass. Then came the coaching change.
"It hit me pretty hard," he said. "Being so far away from home that second semester when I didn't know who the coach was going to be, didn't know anybody out here, really, except Hallston, it was really tough. … I got kind of depressed."
But not for long. He met his position coach, Ball, and that turned everything around.
"I love, love my position coach, he's an awesome guy," Nwachukwu said. "He took me under his wings like I was his own son."
Nwachukwu's father, a former college instructor, died when he was 13 and his mom, Ngozi, supported him and his brother Uzoma, now a receiver at Texas A&M, as a nurse.
While in Pullman, Nwachukwu discovered his future – he wants to be a federal prosecutor, so he's headed to law school next year – and matured.
"I built my character here," he said. "Having a couple losing seasons does that for you. It helps you figure out who you are in trying times."
That's also what happened to Higgins.
"Just like any other player that comes from that far, to come in and sit on the bench for a couple years, it's really tough," Nwachukwu said. "But he's been working his butt off and he's stepped up. He's in there."
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|Forum Home > 7Txx General Discussion Area > 7T32-7B30 "Estate Used"
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This "Estate Used" 7T32-7B30 watch looked sad and the vendor said the stopwatch was not working. However, a two-button reset seems to have made the stopwatch function burst into life. The alarm pusher doesn't work, but shorting the contacts inside motors the time set dial. I'm hoping that's fixable but even set, the alarm didn't go, or I can't hear it. (see my thread on the alarm tone in the 7T** general forum.)
Time for a good clean, and see what's behind these pusher buttons. They seem to trap more than the 7A series, but that's a small sample of two.
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I spent most of the day yesterday on the project. It's hard to believe the difference, it really looks an attractive watch. I'd always intended to try a thick crystal in one of the 7A** series, and this I did, with a 1.8mm X 32.0. To my relief it looks fine. Kind of chunky, and the added risk of chipping is outweighed by the protection it gives the top lip of the bezel - the only place that's suffered wear apart from high spots on one of the two bands.
Photos to follow when I can get decent macro.
The failure of two pushers to function seems to be the sheer mass of fluff impacted under the buttons. (phew!) All functions run though the alarm is very faint. As mentioned, my hearing is damaged at that frequency, so I'm unable to really assess it.


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Reviewer codes sent June 23, 2014Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in Audible, audiobooks, reviews, Sable Locks.
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I've used the random number generator and sent out the reviewer codes. If I have any others that I can send out after the contest is over (yes, there is a contest for no-strings-attached codes), then I'll send to people who didn't get a code.
An eventful day! April 16, 2014Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in Bisexual Book Awards, easily amused writer, Good news, KermitArms, mind blown, reviews, Sable Locks, Tales from the Arena.
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First, I found this fantastic review of both House of Sable Locks and Tales from the Arena: Opening Gambit. I particularly like the reference to the House as "a… Victorian BDSM Disneyland."
Then… I found out that House of Sable Locks is a finalist for Best Bisexual Erotica in the Bisexual Book Awards!
(Is it petty for my second reaction to be "Take that, RITAs!" Second reaction because my first was "Holy crap, I finalled!")
Another top-notch review! January 21, 2014Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in reviews, Tales from the Arena.
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This morning brought another top-notch review for Tales from the Arena: Opening Gambit. 4 out of 5 stars!
Thanks to the JeepDiva website, and to Eva, the reviewer!
First review of Tales from the Arena: Opening Gambit. December 30, 2013Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in promotions, reviews, Tales from the Arena.
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My dear friend Richard Raiment, all out of blue, contacted me the other day with this lovely review. It just went live on his Tumblr and his Blog.
He also let me know about the rather egregious typo that he caught when no one else did. Fixed that. So if you bought a copy already, you should check and see if the update is available to download on your platform. If it is not yet, hit the contact me page, and I'll make sure you get the update.
Well, now. That was quick… July 11, 2013Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in reviews, Sable Locks.
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The first review of House of Sable Locks went up on Tumblr this morning.
But today I ended up reading this entire book, the House of Sable Locks (link below, and in title)
In one sitting
Because I couldn't stop
You NEED to read this. It's $5. It's insanely hot (Erotica, NSFW). It is a BDSM dark steampunk romance with a touch of Hannibal-esque horror (not eating people, but manipulation and emotional and physical abuse) about the Succubus, a room-sized Victorian clockwork automaton with a dark secret, and William, a young man with a troubled past who falls in love with her.
It has ROBOTS. It has BDSM, specifically FEMMEDOMS. EVERYWHERE. It is sexy and delightful and has a fantastic plot.
Go read it.
I think it is safe to say that they liked it.
A new review! November 19, 2012Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in reviews, SQUEEE.
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A new review, and the first review for Like a Cunning Plan… and the reviewer though that Fools Rush In was the best story in the anthology!
"My absolute favorite was Fools Rush In by Elizabeth Schecter. What a fantastical story! The author gives us a glimpse inside the mind of a thief trying to prove something. First that the impossible can be done and second that he is in control. My thoughts are still reeling from this story. It featured my the hottest sex scenes in my opinion. This story alone is worth the price of this collection, but the other stories are all well written and entertainingly sexy as well. Get this book and enjoy!"
I love reviews like this!!!
Bad Writer! No Writer Biscuit! October 8, 2012Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in circlet, Fantastic Erotica, Release date, reviews, upcoming books, upcoming work, yippee.
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I think they're going to take my membership in the writer guild away for this one. I dunno. Because it occurs to me that I've been remiss in my writer duties. As in… I kinda forgot to mention my newest release.
Fantastic Erotica came out last Thursday (the 4th), so I'm not too behind, but still… I should have been crowing like Chanticleer from the rooftops. This anthology was the one that people voted on the contents, and they voted to include my short story The Succubus as being one of the top twenty or so stories put out by Circlet Press since 2008.
The book has already been getting some great buzz. IO9 included it on their list of science fiction and fantasy books that should not be missed this fall, and Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review.
That is really kind of mindblowing for me. Succubus was only my second sale to Circlet, and the first one that ever saw publication. It was also the springboard for the novel that will be my next Circlet novel release — House of Sable Locks (and is the prologue for that novel.) To have it included as a best of the best…. quite simply, it takes my breath away.
So, hopefully, this will make up for the fact that I completely spaced on reporting the release?
Another first! August 22, 2012Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in Fantastic Erotica, reviews, wow.
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Fantastic Erotica (coming soon to bookstores!) just got a STARRED review in Publishers Weekly!!!
Open Letter to the reviewer for JERR February 26, 2012Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in I-can-be-an-idiot, Princes of Air, reviews.
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Thank you for the lovely review. I just wanted to say that you are ABSOLUTELY right when you pointed out the one failing of the book. There should have been a pronunciation guide. I swear, when I saw your review, there was a serious Homer Simpson moment — "D'OH!"
Of COURSE there should have been one, and I feel like a right idiot for not including it. If/when Princes of Air comes out in a print edition, I will make sure that there is a pronunciation guide included. I apologize for not thinking of it.
A new POA review! (spoilery) February 7, 2012Posted by Elizabeth Schechter in Princes of Air, reviews, SQUEEE.
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A new review for Princes of Air, from Just Erotic Romance Reviews! (It is not up on their site yet — I saw it in the newsletter. I'll link to it once it goes live).
The review is a little spoilery, but here's the meat of it:
Princes of Air draws deeply on Irish legend to create an interlocking web of stories full of romance and danger. The stories
are each told by Niall, Diarmud, and Petran. Having sex described from a man's point of view is surprisingly arousing!
Each of these stories contributes to a mythic tale, ensnaring the reader from the first page. The characters are believable,
heroic, and engaging. Elizabeth Schechter has crafted an epic tale of love, loss, battle, and happy endings. My only
complaint is the lack of an Irish pronunciation guide. Princes of Air earns a heartfelt recommendation and a place in my
"special treasures" pile.
(If you want to download the newsletter (the review is pages 36-37), here it is! JERR Newsletter Issue 189 – 02-05-12