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Hello everyone~
I have another "Guideline for Circle Lens"
Today's guideline is going to be on, how to open the lens bottle and how to store them before wearing them
You can also check the previous guideline by simply clicking the tag below the post!
1. Before opening the bottle, look for the arrow on the aluminum seal part, because you're gonna have to open it from there. Every lens bottle different indication mark, but it's easily noticeable.
2. It usually depends on people, but I like to use bottle opener to open the bottle, because it tends to hurt my fingernails.
Make sure you are opening opposite direction from where the indication mark it at!
3. Once you pop it open like this, slowly pull the cap to the general direction to crack the aluminum seal part.
4. Once you got that, you can go either way, but gently pull the seal off to either left or right
5. You probably all have this moment, when the cap just pops off from the seal, and you need to take off the seal with your hand. There was one time when I tried to take it off with my bare hand and cut my finger
To avoid the risk of cutting your finger, it is safer to use tweezers to pull the seal off!
Perfect isn't it??
6. After you take off the seal, take off the rubber top to open the bottle. And be sure to prepare a lens case with contact lens solution. You're gonna want to store the lens in the solution at least 6 to 8 hours before wearing them! Because solution in the bottle is different from what we use in daily basis!
7. To take out the lens safely from the bottle, I use lens tweezers to slowly take it out, without ripping them by accident!
8. Make sure you store them with right side up like the picture below, and store them for 6 to 8 hours!
9. Once you are done with everything, throw away the aluminum seals~ BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT YOUR FINGER!
10. Also I like to label my lens on the day it was open, that way I would know when I should throw them away!
There you go~
I hope you guys find this guideline useful~
And I will be back with more guidelines in the future~~

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Publisher: Titan Books
Released: August 7th 2015
My Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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Adventure Time's adorably weird and wonderful post-apocalyptic world has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
Featuring all the title cards from seasons 3 and 4 of the show, plus early sketches, creator commentary, and exclusive insights into the vast and varied inspirations behind the art, the second volume of Adventure Time - The Original Cartoon Title Cards is an absolute must-have for every fan. (from Goodreads)
So I'm a huge fan of Adventure Time and was very excited to be able to review this book. I have to admit, before reading this, I never really paid attention to the title cards of each episode while watching the show, but I definitely will now!
It was really interesting to see the work and thought that went into each title card. A lot more effort was required to create them than I expected, and the title cards themselves actually had a lot more meaning than just introducing each episode. Many of them hinted at what happened in each episode, in really subtle ways that you wouldn't notice until you thought about it a bit more. However, others were intentionally misleading, which I thought was really cool. The creators would have an idea of what they would want you to think was going to happen, while really, something else entirely would occur that you completely didn't expect. I really liked that and will definitely be studying the title cards a lot more thoroughly when season 7 starts airing, while keeping in mind they're not always as they seem.
As well as that, the amount of detail in some of these title cards was amazing. There were so many intricate little things that just added to the whole picture to make everything more eye-catching. It was great to see how things changed from the original sketches to the full colour versions that were shown with the episodes. Colour can make so much difference, and I learnt from this book that typography is definitely important as well as the actual images, and can change the way things look overall instantly.
I loved seeing what inspired each title card as well. The creators were inspired from many different sources like Hitchcock movies, or film noir. One of my favourites ones was the title card of season 3, episode 5 ("Too Young"), which was inspired by romance novel covers - it worked so well and gave off the exact intended vibe. I liked seeing which title cards were a bit more difficult to design as well - for example, the creator for the title card of the episode "Still" originally had a bit of trouble coming up with an idea to portray stillness, before eventually settling on Finn and Jake as statutes in the background.
Overall, I found this book a really great look at the behind the scenes aspects of Adventure Time. It was really fun to study the title cards in a bit more depth and learn about how they were created, as well as find out why they were so important in introducing and setting the tone of the episodes. It also enabled me to relive some of my favourite episodes, and I'm really excited for the new season to start now. Highly recommended to Adventure Time fans.


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Indonesia is focusing on halal tourism to attract more Muslim visitors
INDONESIA is focusing increasingly on halal tourism and has ambitions of becoming the leading country for Muslim travel by 2019.
Indonesia's Tourism Ministry held an event at the Sofyan Menteng Hotel in Jakarta last week to discuss halal tourism.
The implementation of halal tourism, also known as family-friendly tourism, is set to contribute to Indonesia's national income by 2020. "In 2016, Indonesia was ranked the third in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) after Malaysia and United Arab Emirates. We are aiming to take the first spot in 2019," Lokot Ahmad Enda, the ministry's deputy assistant for cultural tourism destination development, said at the event.
The event was attended by hospitality representatives from the travel industry. The move toward halal tourism hopes to make Muslim travelers feel more comfortable while abroad.
SEE ALSO: Thailand has 'enormous potential' as halal travel hub
That seems a wise move considering the world's Muslim population is expected to increase from 1.6 billion to 2.2 billion by 2030, with projections suggesting halal travel will rise above any other tourism sector.
"It's becoming a hugely competitive market now, as tourism bodies realize the potential of attracting this high-spending market," Andy Buchanan, Abu Dhabi-based event director, told The National. According to the GMTI, the Muslim travel sector is set to grow to a value of US$220 billion by 2020.
However, progress has already been made toward improving Indonesia's halal tourism market. According to Riyanto Sofyan, the head of the department for family-friendly tourism, ten programs are currently being prepared to accelerate the rate of Muslims visiting the country.
Halal tourism surpasses just dining. Prayer facilities, accommodation, safe travel and air-connectivity are all aspects of Muslim travel.
And the halal tourism market is no longer niche, as Muslim travel accounts for around 10 percent of the global travel market.
SEE ALSO: Indonesia has ambitious plans to be world's leading halal destination
Therefore, it is essential countries outside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as those in it, understand the importance of tapping into the sector to ensure both travelers and the economy benefit.
For many countries, implementing new structures will not be necessary; instead it is about improving current systems to entice Muslim travelers.


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RTIwala Trending: Kapil Sharma has been known for his outstanding skills as a comedian. He has made the Indian audiences laugh with his extraordinary comic timing. He is one of the biggest faces of Indian comedy today. He rose from a real low in life and rose to fame. His journey saw lots of ups and downs but he made a place for himself. He made a significant identity that he had an entire show named after him. However, the last few months have been really difficult for Kapil.
From getting into a fight with co-star Sunil Grover to major health issues it has been quite a roller coaster for the actor-comedian. Even The Kapil Sharma Show took a break due to his continuous health issues. But like a phoenix, he is set to rise back. He is going to come back to mainstream with his much-anticipated flick, Firangi. The movie has been receiving a positive feedback and Kapil, apart from acting in the movie is also its producer. He is making all compensations to promote his upcoming project. Sadly, his worsening health has come as an encumbrance to his plans. The actor was to shoot for The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He had to cancel his plans after being unwell.
Also Read: Sujoy Ghosh Bids Goodbye to IFFI but Why?
What went wrong with Kapil?
If he had gone there, it would have been a homecoming for Kapil. His claim to fame was the earlier season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. The show recently made a comeback, having on board, Akshay Kumar as the super judge. Mallika Dua, Hussain Dalal and Zakir Khan, who have been raving the online comic scene with their skills acted as mentors on the show. However, they were replaced by Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade after the dropping TRPs. Kapil has been on a promotion spree on various television shows. It seemed vindicated that he goes back to the stage where it all took place for him. It was the show that made him, what he is today.
Also Read: Rajkumar Rao's film is in trouble. Here's why?
It is reported that Kapil gave a go-ahead last night and the shoot was planned for today. The team waited for quite a while but seeing no trace of Kapil started the acts in the expectation that he could connect later on. His team later informed on the sets that Kapil wasn't well and it won't be possible for him to join the shoot. The team has been left disappointed, knowing Kapil's health concerns and wants him to recover pretty soon.
Kapil gets candid on his health issues
At the trailer launch of Firangi, Kapil had spoken his heart out. He told how difficult life had turned out to be in recent times for him. He had also shared and confessed that he was depressed and developed suicidal tendencies. He gave the credits to his friends who managed to pull him out of it. Talking about how panic attacks got his work to suffer, he told media, "I could not step on the stage to perform and would cancel the shoot. I suffered from anxiety and drank myself silly. I would stay locked up in the office with my pet dog. People stopped coming on the show and I went off the radar."
The comedy star was recently seen on Bigg Boss 11. He had a gala time interacting with the contestants and host Salman Khan. He looked pretty fine then. He has also shot for a special episode of Super Dancer 2. Firangi, which also stars Ishita Dutta, Monica Gill, Edward Sonnenblick, Rajesh Sharma, Inaamulhaq and Aanjjan Srivastav is slated to release on November 24. We hope The Laughter King recovers really soon.


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By Linda McFarlin
Life in Ecuador, like life in any other country, can sometimes deliver the sour when we are anticipating the sweet. This can be shocking, especially when our expectations are high but our "reality check" button isn't fully functioning.
This has happened to me several times while living in Ecuador. I bite into a citrus fruit that looks and smells like an ordinary orange, fully expecting it to reward me with a rush of juicy sweetness. Instead, I swallow a mouthful of pure lemon juice! Surprise! It's really a lemon masquerading as an orange.
There are also lemons that are green when ripe and taste mildly sweet instead of sour. To further jar me out of my usual expectations, Ecuadorians call limes lemones.
At least with so many varieties of lemons and limes available, I can stir up plenty of thirst-quenching drinks most any time.
Do you have an Ecuador story to share with us? We'd love to hear about your adventures, trials and tribulations, triumphs and even your colossal screw-ups. Click here to write your story. Add photos if you have any.
The optimist's slogan, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," is definitely applicable to life in Ecuador, and what delicious lemonade you can make!
I find that the challenges presented while traveling and living in Ecuador offer two basic choices. I can complain, blame, worry, manipulate and make myself really miserable when life doesn't give me what I want.
Or I can take the negative little surprises that come my way with as much equanimity as I can muster and set about making that lemonade.
When I can manage to meet adversity with creativity and a certainty that I'll somehow overcome, even triumph. . . I usually do.
Readers can gain wisdom from the experiences of those who have made the move to Ecuador and have a successful and happy life in Ecuador. Pro-Ecuador is collecting the stories of people who have moved to Ecuador to live or to retire.
Some are expats from other countries. Others are Ecuadorians who left their country to live elsewhere before returning to live or retire in Ecuador. All these individuals offer unique perspectives and share gems of wisdom that can help us become global citizens.
These Ecuadorian tales, some cautionary, some amazing and some transformational, are offered in a spirit of inspiration and encouragement and also as an early warning system for our readers.
They, too, have been handed a few lemons in life but have managed to transform them. Curious and courageous, many of these adventurers have listened to their hearts' desires instead of to the admonitions of their minds. Following their impulses to leave the familiar and explore distant lands has brought them to Ecuador.
What could possibly entice a European/Bolivian couple to create a new life in Ecuador? The story of Claus and Maria Elena Egger is fascinating in itself—their fated meeting in Barcelona, fleeing great danger in Colombia and finally settling in Ecuador. But the charmed life they created for themselves and their children in Ecuador, on land that Claus calls the Place of Singing Waters, is an amazing tale of shared vision and its eventual unfolding into Pakakuna Gardens.
They've transformed a barren wasteland into an incomparable garden. It now blooms continually with a great variety of flowers and trees and has been their home for almost three decades. As of late, a new kind of blossoming is occurring as the Eggers make another dream come true.
Pakakuna Gardens is becoming a holistic international community. It will be complete with its own wellness center, clinic, store, stable and beautiful houses and villas. And even more gardens.
He was a guard for the queen of England and a pilot. She was a properly-brought-up girl from north of London, trained as a professional nurse.
They met at a military dance and fell in love. Since then, their marriage has been filled with travel, excitement, challenges and the kind of personal success most of us only imagine in our daydreams.
The course of their lives was altered when Anita was injured during a plane flight. What followed and the influences that led to their move to Cotacachi are revealed in their story.
They created a new life in Ecuador, combining their many talents, ambitions and know-how in the fulfillment of yet another dream of theirs, one that will have far-flung effects upon the citizens of Cotacachi.
Read a personal story about their life in Ecuador here.
One of those hidden places in Ecuador that is definitely worth the effort to locate is Gianduja Chocolatier, Jeff Stern's Ecuador chocolate factory in Quito.
Jeff is a graduate of L'Academie de Cuisine in the U.S. but is mostly self-taught. He studied and worked with several major chocolatiers in Washington, D.C. before opening his own factory in Quito.
He and his family live in Cumbaya, a 10-mile drive from Quito, in the house his wife Maria grew up in. It's conveniently located right behind the chocolate factory, complete with lawn, two children and loving grandparents. Jeff has the best of both worlds, enjoying his work but seldom far from his family. I wonder how he is able to keep his kids out of the chocolate?
A visit to Gianduja is a chocolate-lover's wish-come-true. Jeff meticulously melds cacao, sweeteners, flavors and colors into his delicious designer chocolates. Bet you can't each just one. I couldn't . . .
This is a must-read story if you want to understand Ecuador.
"My life in Ecuador and with Gilberto has led to adventures I could never have imagined in my wildest dreams. None of us know where life will take us, but like the mighty Amazon, life can have a direction that is strong and relentless.
"Once we are in its flow, it's best to let life take us where it will, without too much resistance."
Lynn started life normally enough, growing up in Chicago, Dallas and New York. After teaching school for many years, she retired.
Little did she suspect that a trip to a jungle spa in the Amazon would lead her to the love of her life as well as a brand-new life in Ecuador.
Click here to read more of her story in her own words.
When they moved to Vilcabamba in 2005, LeRoy and Shirley expected to enjoy the Valley of Longevity's health benefits to the max. They didn't realize that Vilcabamba's altitude was a problem for them until LeRoy visited Jama on the Ecuador coast. Suddenly he was free of pain and able to breathe easily again.
Before you can say "guanabana," they'd sold their house in Vilcabamba and said 'hola' to Jama. Now LeRoy and Shirley have a new home among the coconuts and mangos, plus a house at the beach and more building projects coming up.
Life has been a bit harder there than in Vilcabamba. And much busier. However, the incredible sunsets, delicious fruit and beach house more than compensate for the difficulties.
They say they have no desire to go anywhere else in the world, not even back to the United States for a visit. For Shirley and LeRoy, life in Ecuador is the best!
An Ecuadorian who will soon be living in Ecuador again is Antonio, a young man who arrived penniless in the U.S. at the age of 20 and made his fortune remodeling buildings in New York City, where he owns a very successful construction company.
The story of his road to riches reads like an American novel. He got a job hauling trash at a construction site, learned English, and then was hired as a construction foreman.
The crew ignored him because of his youth and inexperience and he had to fire half of them. After starting his own company, he underbid several jobs until he took business courses.
He persevered, developing a winning plan that eventually led to wealth and success. His personal philosophy and successful formula for both working and living embraces a wide range of acceptance of religions, races, ideas and perspectives.
He is fulfilling the American dream not only of wealth but of personal happiness and satisfaction as well. And he is doing it on two continents.
Click here to read Antonio's story.
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Phyllis Cooper: Cotacachi Woman with a Vision
Joan's Story: Relief from the Pain of Fibromyalgia
Cesar Alvear: A Young Man talks about Participatory Democracy in Cotacachi
Leonardo Alvear: A Cotacachi Community Leader talks about 21st Century Socialism
Caroline's story: Finding her Life's Purpose in Ecuador
Inspire and inform others with your story. It's easy and it will become a webpage on Pro-Ecuador. Click on the ? if you need help or clarification.
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BA appreciates everyone who visits and among them are the authors who have requested a review. Each author reviewed for is listed below with a blurb and links to wherever they may be online to make it easier to find them. At times BA reviews for publishers as well and there is a separate section for them too.
Adam Pepper
"At times disturbing and grim, others raunchy and comical, Adam Pepper's work is known for a unique blend of horror, suspense and speculative fiction. MEMORIA, Adam's debut novel, reached #1 on the Dark Delicacies Best Seller list and received rave reviews from Cemetery Dance and Chronicle.
"Super Fetus," his outrageous Bizarro novella was called "In-your-face, allegorical social commentary" by esteemed reviewer, Paul Goat Allen. His quick-hitting short work has appeared in genre magazines including THE BEST OF HORRORFIND, Vol. 2 and SPACE AND TIME. Adam's non-fiction credits span from NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE to THE JOURNAL NEWS."
You can connect with Adam via his website, www.adampepper.com, Facebook, and Twitter.
Ciye Cho
With a vivid imagination and plenty of artistic ability, author Ciye Cho grew up dreaming about and creating fantastical creatures. Eventually this culminated into his first novel, Shiewo: A Fantasy Flight to Adventure, along with artwork and a soundtrack to go with the whimsical adventure. When not creating new worlds and characters, Ciye Cho resides in Australia and works as a freelance graphic designer.
You can find Ciye and follow his work on the Shiewo website, Facebook, YouTube, his blog, and Soundcloud.
Clint Stoker
After moving on from his pursuit to become a rock star, American based author Clint Stoker discovered a love for fiction with the help of novels like I Am Legend, as well as another way to tell stories; through books.
Breaking the writers-grew up-writing stereotype, Clint has written and published his début novel The Cause, which we've been able to review and interview him about.
You can find Clint at his blog where he shares his short stories, Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Corie J. Weaver
From voracious reader to published writer, Corie J. Weaver is the author of the young adult fantasy Coyote's Daughter, with a sequel on the way. She has a background in medieval history, is a traveller, and resides in New Mexico with her husband and their four pets.
You can follow Corie, along with her work, at her website www.coriejweaver.com, on Facebook, and Twitter.
E.D. Evgenievich
E.D. Evgenievich is an author who was born with a book in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. So far his work consists of short story collections and longer narratives, which analyse various aspects of society while also being enjoyable speculative fiction. He writes for kids and adults, the latter definitely being for its intended audience.
You can find E.D. and his work at his website, The Weird Mind of E.D. Evgenievievich
Erin Lale
Residing in America, The Science Fiction author has been having her work published since 1985 in different forms, such as "poetry, fiction, nonfiction, music, jokes, puzzles, magazine fillers, catalog copy, web content, photos, slogans, videos, recipes, technical writing, academic papers, speeches, and procedure manuals". As well as extensive writing experience she has led a busy life, opening The Science Fiction store in Nevada, teaching Russian in University, bred a new breed of flower, is a polymath and a certified genius.
You can connect with Erin via Twitter, Facebook, and the Lale Library.
Ivana Hrubá
An Australian based author, Ivana Hrubá has published several books, including a children's comic book. She makes quite the impression with her sense of humour and illustrations, both of which she utilises in her work.
From the author's website – Ivana Hrubá is a lovely, lovely girl and a writer of some "notable" talent, the sum of which will, just for your entertainment, be very modestly noted here. Specializing in writing bold, quirky and outrageously entertaining fiction, Ivana is what we call an undiscovered gem, an exotic island waiting to be explored or, as some people say, a territory best left uncharted.
To find out more about Ivana and her work visit her website at www.ivanahruba.com. You can also find her on GoodReads, Facebook, and Twitter.
Jared Sandman
Jared Sandman, an American based author, so far has written Science Fiction and Fantasy of a darker nature. His newest work is the novel The Shadow Wolves. Instead of a typical biography, Jared shares a true/false list, letting you take a guess at what's real and what isn't. Bookish Ardour took part in Jared's Blogbuster 2011 blog tour with an excerpt from his action adventure piece Leviathan.
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To learn more about Jared or about his books visit his website at www.jaredsandman.com. You can also find him on Twitter.
Krystle Jones
An American based author, Krystle Jones writes Young Adult Fiction usually in the dark fantasy genre. Veiled Innocence, a dark fantasy, is her début novel and also the first in the Soul Cycle series.
To learn more about Krystle, and to be kept up to date with her work, visit her website at blogspot where she also blogs about writing and life in general. You can also find her on GoodReads and Twitter
L.M. Preston
L.M Preston, an American based author, writes action packed Science Fiction for Young Adults. She works with Phenomenal One Press, created by her husband when he was inspired to go one better than the small press Preston had been signed up with. Both Phenomenal One Press and L.M. Preston have a passion for creating stories for a younger generation about facing and overcoming obstacles in life.
To find out more about L.M. Preston and her work visit her website at www.lmpreston.com. You can also find her at her blog, on Twitter, and on Facebook.
Michael Shean
'Michael Shean was born amongst the sleepy hills and coal mines of southern West Virginia in 1978. Taught to read by his parents at a very early age, he has had a great love of the written word since the very beginning of his life. Growing up, he was often plagued with feelings of isolation and loneliness; he began writing off and on to help deflect this, though these themes are often explored in his work as a consequence. At the age of 16, Michael began to experience a chain of vivid nightmares that has continued to this day; it is from these aberrant dreams that he draws inspiration.
In 2001, Michael left West Virginia to pursue a career in the tech industry. He settled in the Washington, DC area as a web designer and graphic artist. As a result, his writing was put aside and not revisited until five years later. In 2006 he met his wife who urged him to pick up his writing once more. Though the process was very frustrating at first, in time the process of polishing and experimentation yielded the core of what would become his first novel, Shadow of a Dead Star. In 2009 the first draft of book was finished although it would not be until 2011 he would be satisfied enough with the book to release it.'
Connect with and follow Michael Shean's work via his website, www.michael-shean.com, Facebook, and Twitter.
Nadine Rose Larter
Happy with creating and playing with new characters, Nadine Rose Larter was always passionate about words, and has now published her first book, Coffee at Little Angels, with another one on the way. Apart from novel writing she also writes poetry and runs her website The Katalina Playroom while residing with her family on the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
You can follow Nadine's work and connect with her via Passing the Open Windows, GoodReads, Facebook, and Twitter.
Paul R. Hardy
Author Paul R. Hardy, once an aspiring film maker, has now turned his talents to writing with both fiction and non-fiction books. We've reviewed Paul's debut fiction novel and, with a sense of humour, he also let us interrogate him for awhile there.
To learn more and follow Paul's work visit him at his blog on blogspot. You can also find him at GoodReads.
Rob Reaser
"A West Virginia native, Rob Reaser has called Appalachia home for most of his life, except for a decade he spent living in central Florida.
Rob spent his professional writing career as the editor of several national automotive, off-road and outdoor magazines, and as a freelance writer, columnist and photographer. He left the corporate world in 2009, and has since been working to fulfill his life-long dream of becoming a fiction writer.
When not writing, Rob enjoys pursuing his passions for camping, traditional archery, flyfishing, firearms, competitive pistol shooting and keeping his 20-something year-old Jeep up and running."
You can connect with Rob and follow his work via his website, www.robreaser.com and Facebook.
Samantha Boyette
As a lover of reading and writing since a young age, Samantha Boyette has now become more serious about writing and enjoys creating stories in the same genre as she enjoys reading, young adult and fantasy fiction. She currently resides in New York after extensive travel in and outside of the U.S.
Her first published novel, Morning Rising, was reviewed here at BA. You can also read the first two chapters of two of her other novels online, Prime and Wandering Grace.
You can connect with Samantha via her website, www.samanthaboyette.com, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Sasha Soren
A wonderful author who is random and spontaneous, something of which shows in her work that BA reviewed. BA also had the pleasure of participating in The Random Magic Tour! Pirates with Sasha, full of piratey goodness. Sasha Soren also organises a different Random Magic Tour every so often and a Bookie Brunch where people can discuss a different topic on Sundays.
- Random Magic Tour! Pirates
- Guest Post: Tortuga (RMT)
- Guest Post: Port Royal (RMT)
- Guest Post: New Providence (RMT)
- Guest Post: Pirate Chains (RMT)
- By Land or Sea: Vintage Maps (RMT)
- The Parting Glass (RMT)
If you want to find out more about Random Magic Tours or to follow Sasha Soren's work, visit her blog on blogspot. You can also find her on Twitter and Tumblr.
Scott Norton
Scott Norton, an American based author, writes dark fiction with a difference. Scott also performs with the band Surrounded by Idiots, is currently overseeing the film adaptation of his debut novella HorrorCon, and a collaboration with Teddy Jones called Teapott Fables. We reviewed his debut novel sWitch for him after reading HorrorCon by a happy coincidence.
To find out more about Scott and his work, visit his website at scottStories. To follow the journey of the film adaptation of HorrorCon visit HorrorCon-The-Movie.com. You can also find Scott via Blog de Suck, Yellow Horse Publishing, Twitter, and Facebook.
Susan Ee
An American based author, Susan Ee has written young adult dark fantasy, has stories appearing in Realms of Fantasy and The Dragon and the Stars anthology, and is also a film maker. Like a lot of the other authors we've reviewed with, she's a creative force to be reckoned with! Susan also gave us the opportunity to interrogate her a little, like we enjoy doing here at BA. In a nice way.
You can find Susan at her website, www.susanee.com, on Facebook, on GoodReads, and on IMDB.
Wyatt Davenport
Wyatt Davenport, an American based author, is not only a fan of science fiction and fantasy himself, but also writes science fiction as well. He is the author of the series Lunara, which includes two titles so far, a novel and a short story.
You can follow the Lunara Series and Wyatt's future books on GoodReads, Twitter, the Lunara website, and Wyatt's blog on Blogspot.


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Former Department of Dance Chair Vincas Greene, who left Brenau last summer and is now an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, returned to Gainesville last week.
He taught several technique, composition and appreciation classes during his stay. He also met with students to choreograph Splintered Memories, a performance based on the oeuvre of John Heliker, the famous New York artist whose work is being featured at Brenau through Nov. 19.
The performance, which involves eight students and two understudies, will be held in the Sellars Gallery, site of the ongoing John Heliker: The Order of Things exhibit, on Nov. 18.
Greene said he enjoyed revisiting his old stomping grounds, especially meeting up with one of his former students, Madia Cooper-Ashirifi, who is now a Brenau dance instructor herself.
No matter where his career takes him, he said he will forever cherish the opportunities Brenau has given both him and its graduates.
"The dancing program exposes people to high-quality dance and nurtures their artistic and physical selves," he said. "As performers, attendees or instructors, they'll always feel like Brenau gave them a place to grow and start their journey as an artist."


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color … a touch of blush
Recently I was asked to create a color story for a master bedroom inspired by this striking gray & blush bedding from Simons. I was intrigued by this project for 2 reasons. This color story is completely reminiscent of my older sister's bedroom circa 1989, and I wanted this room. Although, back then I believe the 'it' pink was called 'dusty rose'. This Blush is different. Blush is often used in rooms with a soft, romantic feel. In this case the bold graphic print of the duvet balanced the softness of the pink. This room could be both strong and pretty. This is their story…. Note: All products, including paint, are available in Canada Simons: Pastel Ikat duvet cover set EQ3: Posey Vases Tonic Living: Macramé Wall Hanging Grey Urban Outfitters: Sage Solid Crochet Pillow Urban Barn: Mongolian Toss Rose Ombre Simons: Rose Gold Metal Basket Paint: Benjamin Moore Canada, Sombrero CC-300, Cool Lava 2088-50, Gray Owl OC-52, Coventry Gray HC-169


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During the practice experience, students complete supervised practice rotations in clinical, community, and food service settings. The equivalent of a practice experience in a non-coordinated program would be an 'internship'. Students in the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics complete 5 quarters of graduate school classes, followed by 3 quarters (January – August of year 2) in the practice experience (internship). The practice experience is full time and follows the academic calendar except for a single 3-week rotation completed during the summer between year 1 and year 2.
The Practice Experience sites are throughout the Greater Seattle region. Students may be assigned to a rotation up to 60 miles from the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Though we highly recommend the U-Pass system for most situations, students are required to have access to personal transportation for some rotation sites and/or GCPD events.
Students are required to complete the competencies in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). As an ACEND Accredited program, the GCPD provides 1200+ hours of supervised practice in the following rotations:
- Advanced Management (3 weeks)
- Ambulatory (3 weeks)
- Community (3 weeks)
- Clinical (10 weeks)
- Food Service (3 weeks)
- WIC/pediatric experience (3 weeks)
- Concentration area (see below)
The University of Washington coordinated program offers two concentration areas. Interns work closely with GCPD faculty to select a concentration rotation which meets their career goals. Other rotations are assigned.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – MS students typically complete this 7 week rotation. PhD students may select this concentration area if it aligns with their career goals. Sites include the University of Washington affiliated hospitals and clinics, the Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Sports Nutrition clinics, Children's Hospital and multiple renal facilities. MNT students present a final clinical project during the annual GCPD Poster Session (final day of the internship). Past MNT Concentration Clinical Posters
Public Health (PH) – MPH students may use the Public Health concentration as their public health practicum to meet the School of Public Health degree requirements. PhD students may select this concentration area if it aligns with their career goals. This rotation is 7-10 weeks and may include 3 weeks of advanced management. Recent PH-concentration / practicum sites include Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Washington State Department of Health, the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition, WSU Extension, the Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities, and Seattle Public Schools Nutrition Services. Past MPH Concentration/Practicum Posters
Practice Experience Registration & Schedule
The dietetic Practice Experience (Winter-Summer of year 2) is offered administratively through UW Professional and Continuing Education (PCE). Students register through PCE rather than through their MYUW for the NUTR 561, Dietetic Practice Experience course. See Tuition and Fees for more information.
The GCPD practice experience calendar coincides with the University of Washington academic calendar with the exception of one 3-week rotation during the summer between students' first and second year. Students then complete their second fall quarter classes before returning to the Practice Experience (internship) for winter, spring and summer of their second year.
Students are expected to be in Practice Experience rotations 32 hours per week (M-F). Daily start and end times vary depending on the site and preceptor.
Additionally, a weekly seminar with a guest speaker and/or student presentations is held every Wednesday from 1:30-4:30.
Annual GCPD Events
- Winter: Renal Workshop, Legislative Day in Olympia, Pediatric Nutrition Seminar
- Spring: WA-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Annual Conference, NSP Student Symposium
- Summer: GCPD poster session and celebration
Quarter Breaks
The Practice Experience has one group meeting the first Tuesday of finals week and individual meetings Monday and Tuesday of finals week. Students are on break from the Wednesday of finals week until the start of the following quarter. A celebration and poster session is held the final day of the Practice Experience which is scheduled for the last day of summer quarter.
Training Sites
Clinical rotations take place at various sites and include rotations in ambulatory clinics and acute care facilities. Some of the facilities providing clinical experiences for our interns include:
University of Washington Medical Center
The UW Medical Center is a center of advanced medical practice with several transplant units, many specialty medicine units, and intensive care for high-risk pregnancy and low birth weight infants. Listed among the top 10 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, University of Washington Medical Center offers primary and specialty care to people in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.
Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center is the major inner city, level one trauma care medical facility with specialty units in rehabilitation and geriatrics. Owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington, Harborview is the major regional health care facility for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The medical center's mission is to provide exemplary patient care, teaching, research and community service.
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Children's Hospital and Medical Center is the premier pediatric referral center for the Pacific Northwest. As the premier pediatric referral center for the Pacific Northwest, Children's is recognized as one of the top three children's hospitals in the country by Child Magazine.
Other Sites
Core experiences in Public Health take place at multiple sites including: Public Health – Seattle & King County, Senior Services, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Extension Service, Community Health Clinics, EthnoMed, the Center on Human Development and Disability and WIC.


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Hello :)
It's me again and again :)
Sick of me? I hope not ^_^
Anyway, I've been whining about this blogroll for days now and I really do apologize for everyone who I forgot to include in my list..
If anyone of you who's still not on the list, just leave a comment =))
One last thing..(to those I exchanged links with)
Please do update my URL from: http://maiyang1902.blogspot.com
to http://www.florathemostawesomegoddess.com/
that's all. THANK YOU!!! ^_^


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Cross country skiing in Venabu, Norway is how we have spent every February half term for the past eight years. This year the first few days were marked by cloud and snow. There had been lots of snow but very little wind meaning that the trees were laden with snow.
Lots of fresh snow also made for good gliding along the wood lined paths.
When we opened our curtains on Tuesday morning, what a difference! We could see the mountains and just how far we needed to ski before we got to climb up them and whoosh down. The big mountain you can see, we skied up round the back of it before gliding back for lunch.
Here is Oscar ready to get going on the newly groomed tracks.
As we climbed up my eye was caught by these mounds of snow in the middle of a running stream. Venabu is a very beautiful place but that Tuesday was the most stunning that I have seen it. Bright blue sky, snow clinging onto trees and even onto rocks in the middle running water.
When we first visited Venabu the boys were young and we weren't sure whether or not they would enjoy it, we needn't have worried! Over the years we have skied by moonlight, seen the signposts change from wood to metal. We book our holiday at the Venabu Fjellhotel with Headwater Holidays.
Do you have anywhere that you return to year after year?
We paid full price for our holiday but there are affiliate links in the post.


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The Waterman Files!
Tuesday nights: (9:00 pm/Est.) (8:00 pm/Ct.) (7:00 pm/Mt.) (6:00pm/Pt.)
For live broadcasts and interactive chat of "The Waterman Files" go to home page on day and times listed above.
This weeks episode of "The Waterman Files" Tuesday 3/13/2012
About Dr. Waterman
Dr. Waterman, is a former professor of pre-med and nursing, and currently a doctor of altervative therapies.As an undergraduate he was a candidate for the "Institutions and Policy Oxbridge Tutorial Series" (Rhodes program) at Cambridge. His broadcast, "The Waterman Files" will cover geopolitics,economics, health and big pharma, ufo's, and conspiracies, updates for the ground crews, every week from deep inside the castle.
The Waterman Files http://thewatermanfiles.com/
Simply Your Food http://simplyyourfood.com/
Show Archives:
3/6/2012 The Waterman Files! Secure information through the internet with guest computer guru Herio and WEBBOT.
2/28/2012 The Waterman Files! Eli James joins Doc. for a comparison of prophecy and the WEBBOT report.
2/21/2012 The WatermanFiles & Twisted Radio! WEBBOT and the turmoil in banking across the globe.
2/14/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio!" The Waterman Files" WEBBOT report and world news.
1/7/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio! "The Waterman Files" with the WEBBOT report and Big Brother.
1/31/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio! "The Waterman Files" NDAA, and the new civil war coming
1/24/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio! "The Waterman Files" interviewing Eli James about geopolitics and predictions for the near future..
1/17/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio Prepping tips with bows, also Romney, Santorum, and their connections to enemies of America.
1/10/2012 The Waterman Files & Twisted Radio Final Episode of the WEEBOT, and current events.
1/3/2012 The Waterman Files! The WEEBOT reports an current events.
12/27/2011 The Waterman Files! The WEEBOT reports and geopolitics.
Earlier Archives linked by date only!
Episode#1 5/17/2011
Episode#2 5/24/2011
Episode#3 5/31/2011
Episode#4 6/7/2011
Episode#5 6/14/2011
Episode#6 6/21/2011
Episode#7 6/28/2011
Episode#8 7/5/2011
Episode#9 7/12/2011
Episode#10 7/19/2011
Episode#11 7/26/2011
Episode#12 8/02/2011
Episode#13 8/09/2011
Episode#14 8/16/2011
Episode#15 8/23/2011
Episode#16 8/30/2011
Episode#17 9/6/2011
Episode#18 9/13/2011
Episode#19 9/20/2011
Episode#20 9/27/2011
Episode#21 10/4/2011
Episode#22 10/11/2011
Episode#23 10/18/2011
Episode#24 11/1/2011
Episode#25 11/8/2011
Episode#26 11/15/2011
Episode#27 11/22/2011
Episode#28 11/29/2011
Episode#29 12/6/2011
Episode#30 12/13/2011
Episode#31 12/20/2011


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Get started with these free Dexcom resources and guides to help you get the most value out of your Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System.
Monitor how your daily activities, actions, and circumstances affect your glucose levels. Take advantage of these tools and resources during your first week as you become more comfortable with your Dexcom G5 CGM System.
Start sharing CGM data with your healthcare provider and track your progress between visits using Dexcom CLARITY®
Learn how to add the Dexcom G5 Mobile app to your already set up receiver
Call Dexcom CARE and speak with a Diabetes Coach at 1-877-339-2664.
Technical troubleshooting and specialists are available 24/7 at 1-844-607-8398.
If you are ready to see glucose in a whole new way with Dexcom CGM, provide us with a few details so we can get you started.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System ("G5") is a glucose monitoring system indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older. The G5 is designed to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions.The G5 also aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. The G5 is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription. CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not rely on the G5 CGM data if you have recently taken acetaminophen. Remove the G5 (sensor, transmitter, and receiver) before Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency electrical heat (diathermy) treatment. The G5 is MR Unsafe. Do not bring any portion of the G5 into the MRI environment. WARNING CGM-based diabetes treatment decisions are only approved with the G5, not previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems. Calibrate at least once every 12 hours using a fingerstick. If your G5 does not display a sensor glucose reading and an arrow, or if you are getting inaccurate or inconsistent readings, take a fingerstick. If your glucose readings and alerts do not match your symptoms or expectations, take a fingerstick to confirm. Failure to do so may lead to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The G5 is not approved for use in pregnant women, persons on dialysis or critically ill persons. If a sensor breaks and no portion of it is visible above the skin, do not attempt to remove it. Seek professional medical help if you have infection or inflammation on or near the sensor insertion point. Report broken sensors to Dexcom Technical Support. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than under the skin of the belly (ages 2 years and older) or upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years). To "share" data, you need an internet connection and a separate compatible smart device running the Dexcom Follow App. Contact Dexcom Toll Free at 877-339-2664 or www.dexcom.com for detailed indications for use and safety information.


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Fri, 21 December 2007
This Final week Boutique Cafe and guests are bringing to life the stuff christmas dreams are made of, in the 3rd of 3 Spectacular Christmas shows. Daria interviews designers and momprenuers including Megan from Creative Outlet Designs, Flat Betty, Beth the designer from Hollysmama, Andrea Park from MemoryLane Boutique Group, and Amy Trusler from Toteandtee.com. **This episode is chock full of Giveaways & Promos including: Winners choice of DIY set from Creative Outlet Designs, A full custom boutique set from Hollysmama, Two Boutique sets and an applique tee from members of MemoryLane Boutique Group. (additionally free ship with ANY MemoryLane member stores, use code "BoutiqueCafe"). And a $40 Gift Certificate to Toteandtee.com (additonally 20% off promo code for Toteandtee.com "cafe20"). How to Enter: Comment under this post to qualify for our drawings. We'll draw the winners on Dec. 22nd at Midnight! Good luck Everyone and Happy Holidays from Boutique Cafe. *Boutique Cafe has teamed up with our friends at Best Buy to offer TWO Insignia MP3 Players!!! We'll draw the winners from all comments made in each of our three holiday shows. (you may comment in the show notes of each of the holidays shows for entry). Merry Christmas everyone, we'll be back in 2008 with great new shows! Enjoy your holiday.
Tue, 18 December 2007
This week Boutique Cafe and guests are bringing to life the stuff christmas dreams are made of, in the 2nd of 3 Spectacular Christmas shows. Daria interviews designers and momprenuers including Bobbie from The Mommy Designers, Cuffies.com,Iza-Bella, Izabe Graphic Design, The Network Newsletter, and MJ Graphic Design, Crystal from Boutique So*Euro and Crystal Dawn Photography, Maja from The Savvy Organizer, and Patty Young from Mod Kid Boutique. Podsafe Song by Tresa Street "Christmas of Love". **This episode is chock full of Giveaways & Promos including: $20 Gift Certificate to Izabella.com, $20 Gift Certificate to Izabe Graphic Design, 3 pairs of Cuffies, Free Shipping using Promo Code "Boutique Cafe" at Cuffies.com, $20 to MJ Graphic Designs.com, A full twirl skirt and appliqued tee shirt from So*Euro, Organizational Phone Coaching Session with The Savvy Organizer herself for 1 Week, and a custom appliqued tee shirt from Mod Kid Boutique! Don't Forget : Boutique Cafe has teamed up with our friends at Best Buy to offer TWO Insignia MP3 Players!!! We'll draw the winners from all comments made in each of our three holiday shows. (you may comment in the show notes of each of the holidays shows for entry). Drawing for the two MP3 Players will take place on Dec. 20th. For entry to win one of our OUTSTANDING prizes, simply comment about about this episode, in our show notes for this show. We'll draw the winners on Dec. 20th! Good luck Everyone and Happy Holidays from Boutique Cafe.
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Tue, 11 December 2007
We're back for our THIRD year of Holiday Shows! This week boutique cafe and guests are bringing to life the stuff christmas dreams are made of, in the first of 3 Spectacular Christmas shows. Daria interviews designers and momprenuers including Toni Hamel Designs, Mary Ann from Pink Papillon Jewelry, Robin from Kaboodle Kids, and Daina from Jenna Claire Handbag Studio. Podsafe Song by Geoff Smith. **This episode is chock full of Giveaways including a $25 Gift Certificate to Toni Hamel Designs, A personalized hand stamped bangle from Pink Papillon Jewelry, Burgundy Bliss Party Dress and Leggings from Kaboodle Kids, and a "Makeup Your Mind" bag from Jenna Claire Handbag Studio.
In addition to our featured guest giveaways, Boutique Cafe has teamed up with our friends at Best Buy to offer TWO Insignia MP3 Players!!! The new Insignia 1 GB Kix player with interchangeable color caps, PC & Mac compatibility. As well as the 4GB Insignia Pilot Video MP3 player with bluetooth and 2.5" LCD color display! We'll draw the winners from all comments made in each of our three holiday shows. (you may comment in the show notes of each of the holidays shows for entry). Drawing for the two MP3 Players will take place on Dec. 20th. For entry to win one of our OUTSTANDING prizes, simply comment about about this episode, in our show notes for this show. We'll draw the winners on Dec. 20th! Good luck Everyone and Happy Holidays from Boutique Cafe.
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Thu, 29 November 2007
This week we bring you a special treat - a show from The Savvy Organizer podcast which is hosted by our Organizing Expert Maja and Produced by Daria. We hope you enjoy! The Holidays are fast approaching and The Savvy Organizer is here to walk you through what a stress-free and organized holiday can be like.
In this weeks show Maja shares her holiday plan for you including: - setting up your own Savvy Holiday Notebook - when to wrap - how to shop in crowds while still liking people...And much much more! This show is a great audio handbook for making the most out of the Christmas season and being able to give yourself fully to your family and friends. Enjoy the first of our Christmas shows, please leave your comments or questions - we want to assist you in making this a wonderful time of year. You deserve it, and YOU CAN DO IT! Click to Join The Savvy Organizer Mailing List>>
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Thu, 22 November 2007
Welcome to our special Thanksgiving show! Daria shares some of the Boutique News going on right now including : 7& Co Overstuffed Launch, Twirls for Girls, Flat Betty, the Boutique Cafe Holiday Gift Guide! The Savvy Organizer joins us to share her tips for making your Thanksgiving a bit more brilliant and easy. And notice of our 12 Days of Christmas interview spots on sale now! (Full Details Here>>. Podsafe Music by Christa Couture "Habitual". Please share in our comments or new voicemail line what you are thankful for today. Happy Thanksgiving!
Direct download: bcshow78.m4a
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Wed, 7 November 2007
This week on Boutique Cafe, Daria announces the four winners from our "Boutique Cafe Family Photo Contest" sponsored by Philips. Each of our winners will receive a Philips Seasonal Digital Photo Frame worth approx. $150. To view all of our entries log into Flickr and visit our Boutique Cafe Flickr group. Daria also shares news of her new project with Organizational Expert Maja - The Savvy Organizer podcast. In Boutique News: Adagio Bleu interview w/ Joel Dewberry, our Boutique Cafe Holiday Gift Guide, as well as You Can Make This newsletter freebies, and Win $50 Gift Certificate from Toni Hamel Designs > And finally, our Season 3 of Boutique Cafe's 12 Days of Christmas is coming...Snag your interview with Daria for our Popular holiday shows. We're offering 12 Buy It Now spots this year - they go on sale TONIGHT on our site. Hurry it's first come, first served!
Direct download: bcshow77.m4a
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Mon, 29 October 2007
Welcome to a very special episode of Boutique Cafe this week. Daria speaks with Jeanne Fitzmaurice founder of DesignHer Gals, about the Gal to Gal Virtual Walk going on right now, to improve the lives of those diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. YOU CAN JOIN THE VIRTUAL WALK HERE>>. When you join the walk, please come back and post a comment here so we can visit your gal on the site! Thank you Boutique Cafe for making a difference!
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Fri, 19 October 2007
Daria interviews momprenuer Trevor, co-owner of My Pink Zebra Boutique as she shares news of their website, brick & mortar shop and special working relationship. Discount Code : use code BCAFE until 12/31/07 at My Pink Zebra Boutique to recieve 15% off any purchase (not valid on sale or Breast Cancer Awareness items). Times almost up, get snapping those family pictures, and enter our Boutique Cafe Family Photo Contest, sponsored by Philips. You can win one of four Digital Photo Frames in the gorgeous Seasonal design. Contest closes on Oct. 25th so upload to our Flickr group for entry. More details here >>. Daria also dishes about the Apron Frenzy that took place this past week on our site, and our BC FINDS full of spectacular handmade holiday designs for your children. Podsafe music by the amazing Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am. Boutique New Links for this week: Wisteria Lane freshly baked blog Gal to Gal Walk Boutique Cafe Holiday Gift Guide information You Can Make This - Free eBook Bundle with mailing list sign up!
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Thu, 11 October 2007
This week, Daria dishes the BIG NEWS! Boutique Cafe is a new member of the MommyCast and Friends Family Channel - powered by Podango. She shares news of the Expo, and a few friends we made on our trip. Amelia is here with her "Guilty Pleasures" topic for Fashion Forward Friday - be sure to blog your reply and then come and post a link in our shownotes to participate. We also want to remind everyone to get snapping those family pictures, and enter our Boutique Cafe Family Photo Contest, sponsored by Philips. You can win one of four Digital Photo Frames in the gorgeous Seasonal design. Contest closes on Oct. 25th so upload to our Flickr group for entry. More details here >>. All this, plus Boutique News and our Podsafe song by Lee Coulter "Booty Voodoo". Links include: Cherish Collages, MonaLisaBoutique, Francoise*Studio, Amy Butler Design, YCMT **Please note, when you click on the "Listen" buttons the file will download directly to your computer. We've had a few server issues today which are being worked on. Thanks!
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Tue, 18 September 2007
Daria's dishin out all the Boutique Cafe news this week, including the launch of our New "Family Photo Contest sponsored by Philips. You can win 1 of 4 Philips Digital Photo Frames. Also on the go is our BC Facebook group where we've already reached 100 members in a few short days, come join in the fun. Lisa, the owner and designer for Iza-Bella.com is here to share news of her upcoming fall retail collection. Amelia is back with our Fashion Forward Friday Challenge for this week, be sure to blog your thoughts on "kickin' it old school" and come back to our shownotes to post your link. Daria and Amelia are going back to Cali...that's right we're heading to the Podcast & New Media Expo in Ontario, California and we want to meet you there! All that and more on Boutique Cafe this week.
Tue, 11 September 2007
We're celebrating our Birthday this month on Boutique Cafe!! To mark the occasion we're debuting our New BC theme song, written and performed by the amazing Geoff Smith. What are your thoughts on the past years? Please let us know by leaving us comments in our shownotes today. We're back and ready to accept your Boutique News for our next show segment, please email details of your launches and events to email@example.com. EXTRA EXTRA! Boutique Cafe has a New group up on Facebook and we'd love for you to join in. Please create a profile and then click the link to join our new BC podcast group. Invite your friends/family/group members and fellow BC guru's - let's make this a great new venue to spread the word about our community! It's time for another Fashion Forward Friday challenge, and since our studio is still being set up Daria issues this week's challenge to blog about your Favorite Fashion Designer. Share a pic of their work, brag about how great they are - and then come back and post a link to your post in our shownotes. We'll be drawing for a Free 2 week sidebar banner ad on BC from all those who participate. Get posting and watch for our next challenge coming soon with Amelia our fashion guru.
Tue, 21 August 2007
It's Clicking SPREE Day for August! Time to click your way to some sweet Swag this month. Winning is easy, all you need to do is clickity click on any of the Sidebar and market ads on BC website - then come back to our show notes below and leave a comment. Maybe you found an ad so attractive that you just had to click it, let us know. What stands out? Who's got a cool product that is on your wish list? Who do you admire? Click on the ads this month and then come back here to report. We'll draw winners from all those who comment, check back on Thursday for a posting of the winners. It's not too late to get YOUR ads up today for SPREE day, hurry and send 'em in. Prizes this month include: The Glass Slipper Boutique Prize: Custom Flower Hair Snaps or French Barrette Hair Gem Mommastouch Prize: $10 Gift Certificate Sheree's Alchemy Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to the Etsy Shop Tough Girl Charm Prize: Size 4 Tee In Boutique News - Check out These! • My Little Pretty • Tiny Sprouts - free tote with purchase over $45 - use code: "augusttote" • Monogramsbysopretty.com code "boutique" for 20% • Anthology INC. Launch
Tue, 7 August 2007
Amelia drops in with her new Fashion Forward Friday Challenge this week - it's "Lip SMACKERS". Blog about your fave lip color and show us your kisser, be sure to comment here in our shownotes and link back to your post. Need some help with Back to School? Maja is back with step #1 in her series for getting our kids ready for back to school, and our homes in tip top shape. Join in her Challenge and give "Martha" a run for her money. :) Megan also shares the Boutique News this week including: Children of the World Launch, Jaynes Launch, Maker Faire Austin, virtual Back to School backpack, - $5.00 rebate - code: Boutiquecafe from Sophie & Spice, Sherees Alchemy - win $25 gift certificate, My Turtle Baby - 15% discount - code: Boutiquecafe, You Can Make This - help raise money for Children's Miracle Network .
Thu, 26 July 2007
Megan our Queen of Chat joins Daria to dish all the Boutique News. You've sent in tons of news this week, and peppered us with great promos and deals to keep our listeners in shopping heaven. Daria also talks about our Summer Shopping Guide, her pick for Auction of the Day (Dandelion Avenue) and Last week's Fashion Forward Friday. Music in this weeks show by Sonny Combs and Kitty Kat Radio "Guess She's Right". News Mentioned Includes: Pammy J Kids.com Style Network Cafe code: stylecafedeals - 15% off Interior Style Home code: instylehome - 10% off Dragonflies and Ladybugs Madie Jane - code: CAFE 10% off MJ Graphic Designs code: CAFE10 10% off
Sun, 22 July 2007
You Can Make This.com about their charity efforts on behalf of the Children's Miracle Network. I had the pleasure of meeting Kim the owner and founder of You Can Make This at our Boutique Cafe Girls Getaway back in April of this year. Kim is savvy business woman with great ideas and with the most kind heart, I was so impressed with her caring and wanting to make a difference and that's what their new campaign is all about. I knew that Boutique Cafe had to be a part of sharing the news, when something like this comes along you want to do whatever you can to be a part of it! Please watch this two minute video on how you can not only shop her site and create something wonderful for your children, but you can actually make a difference with your purchase of the new Miracle Pattern. The cost is $5.00 and 100% goes directly to the Children's Miracle Network. - Daria
Mon, 16 July 2007
Daria speaks with Morgan from Funky Junk Co. about her blog and passion for repurposing great finds. It's time for another Fashion Forward Friday Challenge and this week Amelia shares the importance of protecting our luscious locks from sun damage. Grab a photo of your favorite hat or scarf and blog it in our Fashion Forward Friday "Sunshine & Tresses" Challenge! To participate please link back to this podcast url and blog your reply to the Challenge. All comments may be placed in the shownotes, please be sure to add the link to your blog. Megan shares some great Boutique News including: Boutique BellaLuna, On the Avenue, Painted with Heart, Southernbabies.com. News about our Chat Forum Closure and more. Podsafe music from Ingrid Michaelson "The Way I Am".
Sat, 7 July 2007
It's time for another Fashion Forward Friday Challenge and this week Amelia encourages us all to embrace the Updo! That's right - Ponytails are the focus of our Challenge. To participate please link back to this podcast url and blog your reply to the Challenge. All comments may be placed in the shownotes, please be sure to add the link to your blog. Megan shares some great Boutique News including: Sew Mama Sew Blog, Charm St, Winipoo Jewelry, Wisteria Lane, So Sweet Boutique. Daria shares about her family vacation and summer mommy motivation. Click here to view the BC Auction of the day >>. Podsafe Music by Sophia Ramos "Say You Will".
Wed, 27 June 2007
The Calgary Women's Show. Experience "A Fair to Remember" as you join Daria on the showroom floor chatting with cool vendors, and exhibitors. We've thrown in some BC fun for you too! Click to view VidCast **Please allow time for the show to load. Movie is in Quicktime format, a free download here. Apple has released their superior Safari Web Browser for Windows users, it's a free download here. Simple, elegant and 2x faster than Internet Explorer - that's sweet! Grab it today.
Sat, 23 June 2007
Megan and Amelia are in the House and joining in the podcasting fun. Megan brings current Boutique News, and Amelia surprises with a podcast version of our popular Fashion Forward Friday Challenge. To participate please link back to this podcast url and blog your reply to the Challenge. All comments may be placed in the shownotes, please be sure to add the link to your blog. The Boutique Cafe Summer Shopping Guide is now live with hot deals and promo codes to help you beat the summer heat! Our Amy Butler Giveaway sign up for the Newsletter for a chance to win a Betty Shopper Bag & signed card from Amy herself! Winner will be drawn on the 25th so hurry. The Winner of the SavvyMommy gift basket is: Shari from gigglegirls. Congratulations Shari to you and your brand new baby. Be sure to visit the SavvyMommy site.
Fri, 8 June 2007
Our special guest this week is Sandi Henderson, designer for Portabellopixie. Sandi shares the exciting news on Boutique Cafe about her new fabric line & patterns for children. In Boutique News: The Boutique Angels have a launch to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital, The Boutique Cafe Summer Shopping Guide is now live with hot deals and promo codes to help you beat the summer heat! Our Amy Butler Giveaway sign up for the Newsletter for a chance to win a Betty Shopper Bag & signed card from Amy herself! Music by: Christa Couture "Jennifer Grey" (used with permission). **GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment in our show notes to be eligible to Win an Ultimate Gift Basket from Savvy Mommy! Draw takes place TONIGHT at midnight.
Thu, 24 May 2007
Our guest this week is one Savvy Mommy - she's THE Savvy Mommy infact. Victoria Pericon chats with Daria about her website, new book, promotions and more. Victoria's a valuable resource on learning how to properly market your products for the family and shares a wealth of information. Check out the Savvy Mommy Blog as well as the website. **GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment in our show notes to be eligible to Win an Ultimate Gift Basket from Savvy Mommy herself! Also in this episode Daria shares member feedback on what they enjoy about the website, podcasts and more...you just might hear YOUR quote. Boutique News this week - LimeVine launches "Quench", then a new group debuts The Azure Pear, and finally BonBijou group gets Girly. Sign up for our Mailing List in the sidebar and prepare for a chance to win great prizes like an upcoming Amy Butler bag! Podsafe Music by Brother Love "Summertime".
Wed, 16 May 2007
Gretchen the owner of Baby Gassy Gooma joins Daria for a chat about her popular clothing company. Gretchen shares some insider advice & experience for those wanting to grow their brand. We are updating some of our equipment this week so our show has less commentary. Tune in for our upcoming shows, you don't want to miss them. Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list in the sidebar of Boutique Cafe - its your ticket to some great upcoming giveaways and information. Music in this episode - Geoff Smith "Digg The Code".
Sat, 5 May 2007
The Boutique Cafe Girls Getaway was incredible. Our show is a bit different this week, enjoy the movie! Video clips and interviews coming soon. Don't be shy, share This! Podsafe music - Geoff Smith"Digg the Code". Thank you to many of our attendees for their pics of the event, please post the link to your blog addy's in the shownotes. CLICK TO VIEW THE BC GIRLS GETAWAY>> **Please allow time for the show to load. Movie is in Quicktime format, a free download here.
Sat, 14 April 2007
There's a flurry of activity at Boutique Cafe these days. Daria discusses her recent appearance on episode #178 of MommyCast - click to hear her interview. On today's show we present a talented and brilliant business woman, Jeanne Fitzmaurice the owner and founder of Design-her Gals, featuring the ability to create virtual stationary with your own likeness. The site supports their Gal to Gal Foundation raising money for research to treat stage 4 breast cancer. Find out more about the Gal to Gal Foundation here. Jeanne shares the story of how her site has become widely popular with women all over the world (including Oprah). Also in this weeks show, news on our Boutique Cafe Girls Getaway Weekend April 20-22nd in Salt Lake City. Email email@example.com for tickets (space is limited now). Music on today's show: Lee Coulter "Love in a Bottle".
Thu, 22 March 2007
Things on Boutique Cafe really heat up this week, when past guest Karen from My Girl Kristi turns the tables on Daria for a change! Daria dishes about her upcoming interview with Paige and Gretchen from MommyCast, the Boutique Cafe Girls Getaway Weekend in April, and more. Music is "Betty" by The Lascivious Biddies. We are Thrilled to Announce the Winner of our "Win With Wendy" contest. Congratulations to GINGER!! You have won a full year banner ad spot on Boutique Cafe, in our Market. Thank you to all who participated, we were overwhelmed by the great response. Watch for many more contests in the future.
Fri, 16 March 2007
On today's show Daria dishes with Celebrity Nursery Designer and Family Lifestyle Designer Wendy Bellissimo. Wendy tells the story of how her successful business was born, what it is like to design for celebrity babies, and the joy she finds in designing rooms and products for children. Wendy also shares her love of being a Mother, and her feelings of wanting to be a mom since she was a young child herself. Hear her say: "Motherhood puts things into perspective" & "I still say the Glue Gun is my best friend!" Daria shares details of how you can Win some GREEN by showing your Green creations in our BC Chat forum this weekend. Full Details here. Music by Coco Love Alcorn - "Go to Sleep".
Sun, 11 March 2007
On today's show Daria shares news of her upcoming interview with Celebrity Nursery Designer Wendy Bellissimo. Our exclusive interview with Alexa Ray Joel last week was a huge hit - leave a message in our show notes from show #53 to win great Alexa Ray Joel prizes! Music: Alexa Ray Joel "Now It's Gone" from her EP Sketches. Boutique News includes: Charm St. Denim n' Dots launch, The Boutique Angels launch for Autism Society of America, Villa Fresca Opens on Blossom St.. You Can Make This launches their "Think Spring" Challenge. Daria shares info on the challenge, and how you can get involved and win cool prizes. Fabric stores involved are: Fabric Hound, Sewzannes Fabrics, Fashionable Fabrics and Yummy Fabrics. This Challenge is also sponsored by Journal Modiste and Boutique Cafe!!
Thu, 1 March 2007
Daria's exclusive interview with singer/songwriter Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of celebrity parents Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. Alexa shares an in-depth hour long interview with Daria discussing her music, Indie EP "Sketches", her future plans, growing up in a celebrity family and much more. Independant Music played with permission - Alexa Ray Joel "Heart of Me" and "Sapphire Night". *Please leave a comment for Alexa Ray Joel in our show notes for a chance to win a copy of "Sketches" her first album. Boutique Cafe also sends out our sincere get well wishes to Alexa Ray Joel's mom Christie Brinkley, who went through emergency back surgery earlier this week.
Tue, 27 February 2007
Daria shares info on her new behind the scenes blog for Boutique Cafe. Etsy members flock to our Chat forum. A message from Alexa Ray Joel about her interview with Daria. Boutique News featuring: Boutique Eden, ODOD, Uptowngirls, and Ivylane. Daria dishes about Celebrity Baby Blog and Journal Modiste. Podsafe Music by Lee Coulter "Photograph".
Wed, 14 February 2007
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Boutique Cafe! In today's special episode we feature an interview with Jen of Bella*Bee Boutique. Jen is the leader of Dolly Lane Boutique design group. We also share one of our Favorite Valentine Traditions - some heartwarming LOVE NOTES, messages of love from our listeners. Podsafe music - Collin Raye "All I Can Do Is Love You".
Sat, 10 February 2007
If you'd like a few tips on how to photograph your own children today's guest may have the ticket to some sweet pictures! Daria interviews Karen and daughter Kristi from my_girl_kristi on ebay. Karen offers a spectacular photography and modeling service for Boutique Designers wanting great images for their outfits. It's not long now, the BC Girls Getaway is in April and we can't wait to meet you at our first LIVE event. Boutique News including Etsy forum on BC Chat, Lime Vine Egg Shells Launch, and our Valentines episode coming later this week. Podsafe music by The Lascivious Biddies "Cast That Ballot".
Thu, 1 February 2007
Daria speaks with Eva from freshandvintage about her Dandiweeds clothing line, and her dream meet up with Oprah Winfrey. Eva shares some exciting news with our listeners so be sure to listen in! We'd love for you to sign up for the BC Girls Getaway and you can meet up with us! Get ready to Paint The Town Pink with Daria, Megan, Emily, Sarah and Amelia! We also share some Boutique News about The Uptowngirls Baby launch, Ragazzabella Model Search, a great sale on at Made by Angie, and a new group launch this month with the debut of Blossom Leigh Boutique. Our Auction Scramble is Piccadilly!! And our Accessory Scramble will be oh so pretty on those bare feet!
Tue, 23 January 2007
It's a BIG Announcement day as Daria tells all about our BC Girls Getaway and you can meet us with us! Get ready to Paint The Town Pink with Daria, Megan, Emily and Amelia! Boutique News featuring - Blossom St., Bella Fiore Couture, Creative Outlet, and the BC Clicking SPREE (on right now in the Chat forum). Bid on Exclusive Valentine Interview spot, in addition you can also Bid on a Love Note it's your chance to send a message of love to those you adore on our Valentine episode. Our Auction Scramble - go check it out!. Our Accessory Scramble - so sweet!. We also have our Auction of the Day - please click and support our wonderful featured designers. **For Boutique Cafe's Girls Getaway click to more info on how to Paint The Town Pink with us.
Mon, 15 January 2007
Daria's dishes about and reviews Happily N'Ever After a new film from Lion's Gate (starring Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Geller, Freddie Prinze Jr. and more). You can WIN movie tees, listen to our show to find out how! We also feature our AUCTION OF THE DAY, Boutique News about launches going on. We even have a great new Auction Scramble and our Accessory SCRAMBLE (click to view). Podsafe music is "Laundry & Dishes" by Adrienne Pierce.
Wed, 10 January 2007
We're back in 2007 with an informational show jam packed with Boutique News, Launch info, must-read articles and more. If you have Boutique News to share please email us with the details, and a picture or graphic to use in our shows to firstname.lastname@example.com (subject should be Boutique News Submission). Links mentioned in the show include: MommyCast, Geek Brief, Apple, Journal Modiste, Boutique Mom, Blossom St., You Can Make This. **Launches mentioned - Wisteria Lane, Uptowngirls, Elite European Boutique Designers. Music is by Coco Love Alcorn - "For Just One Night". * Join our Mailing List in the right sidebar for a little lift in your step!


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|My starting point is at the top of Houghton Hill. After a fast descent the route passes through Brackmills business park. Following the road side path along the A45.
The signs disappear when you get to Rushmills. However contine along the Nene Valley by going under the Bedford road bridge. This path continues until Billing Aquadrome, from here you go over the A45 and follow quite roads up to Blackthorn.
You then travel on new paths that take you around Blackthorn and lead onto to Moulton business park (a map maybe required for this section as signs disappear).
Once through the Moulton business park the route passes by Northampton University and then Kingsthorpe village. Once past Kingsthorpe you join Briefly the NCN 6 route before passing by Duston.
The route then passes by Upton before crossing the Nene Valley again and a sharp ascent towards Hunsbury. You contine along side the A45 to Hardingstone Village.
Once in Hardingstone village you continue on a quite road back to the top of Houghton Hill.
Overall the route does the job of linking all the major sections of Northampton together to form a single route that any cyclist can use. However at some points of route more work is needed with sign placement.
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Was it when the elderly man came up to our daughter, Maya, in the village square and gave her a little Easter egg because her smile cheered him up? Or was it throwing back the shutters of our fairytale chateau to yet another day of glorious sunshine and acres of vineyards for as far as the eye can see?
Or maybe it was after the eighth glass of something pretty special during my first ever wine tasting? Anyhow, I'm not sure the precise moment when I decided this part of France was for me... but it happened pretty fast.
When the offer of an Easter weekend in the south of France came up, I jumped at the chance. The Languedoc region is not an area I knew a lot about but I didn't much care as long as it was an escape from the wretched Manchester weather. We'd had our five days of sunshine for the year the week earlier so no reason to hang around.
The first flicker of us falling for Languedoc came the moment we landed at Beziers. What? No tortuous two-hour drag through customs and baggage hall?
Within 10 minutes of landing, we were straight through the pretty little terminal and in the car park. And half an hour later we were driving up the deserted dusty lane meandering through the vineyards to the glorious Disney-style castle at the top of the hill.
The result of an ambitious refurb of a 19th century winegrower's home and estate by Dublin developer Karl O'Hanlon, it is a luxurious self catering idyll set in spectacular countryside. (Karl likes the area so much he and his young family live just down the road as he plans his next labour of love).
Chateau Les Carrasses has 28 stunning suites, apartments and cottages, all with top-of the range swish furnishings and fittings and many with individual pools and gardens.
The main swimming pool has cracking views and there's also a floodlit tennis court if you fancy working up an appetite for a meal in the fab restaurant. Anyhow, whoever heard of 24/7 self catering no matter how high spec your kitchen?
Celebrated chef Anne De Ravel boasts only using locally sourced ingredients. And her fame has spread to local villagers who regularly head up to the chateau for her range of speciality nights.
Plans are afoot to hold cookery courses at the chateau to complement the successful wine tasting lessons. I came back all excited at my new-found appreciation of wines over £3.99! (And was relieved to see only course leader Matt Stubbs spat out).
Despite being unapologetically top drawer, Les Carrasses has a wonderful informality with extremely approachable smiley staff. Children are positively encouraged – Karl's kids even setting up an Easter egg hunt in the grounds where all the youngsters staying in the various properties ended up getting to know each other, while the parents sipped a glass or three of rosé on the terrace.
You could, of course, laze around in such decadent luxury for your entire stay, but there is so much to see in the surrounding area.
One morning we grabbed bikes and pedalled through the vineyards down to the nearby quaint village of Capestang. It was the quintessential little French village – and it was while we were having a drink in the square that the frail old man approached Maya with the Easter egg.
Certainly in Manchester a group of vigilantes would have wrestled him to the ground before he got as far as the table, but somehow on Easter Monday in a French church square it didn't seem at all weird.
He had struck up a conversation with us in the boulangerie with a selection of locals testing our stilted French. Tourists are not a regular sight and they seemed to love hearing a sunburned 12-year-old English girl doing her best to make small talk – hence the presentation minutes later. It was her "souriant" (smile) that did it, apparently.
Capestang hangs-on the side of the picturesque Canal Du Midi where we had a wonderfully relaxing barge trip. They trust you to sail off with some pretty big boats for anything from an hour upwards.
There were a few hairy moments as we avoided head-on collisions with fellow inexperienced bargees, but it was great fun.
Although, unfortunately, only in the area for a few days, we still managed to pack in a whistle stop tour of a host of beautiful villages and towns, all within easy driving distance.
Market day in Pezenas, which Moliere made his home, should definitely be on the tick list, with its narrow alleyways and wall-to-wall historic buildings – the French ministry of culture reckons it has 115.
Or head slightly further afield to the colourful fishing port of Sete, which bizarrely boasts sea jousting as a regular event.
And we passed some great wide expanses of deserted beaches not much further than 30 minutes away from the chateau which looked like excellent places for a day at the seaside.
Our short stay definitely whetted our appetitive for a lengthier dose of Languedoc. Maybe we should head over at Christmas next time. Who knows what delights the generous villagers of Capestang would come up with?
Chateau Les Carrasses's accommodation ranges from one-bedroomed suites to three-bedroomed houses for up to eight people with their own pool and terrace. Rates start from 150 euros per night – those prices are valid until May 31. For more information see www.lescarrasses.com or call 0845 686 8067.
Ryanair has started a new direct route from Manchester to Beziers with one way prices from just £10.99. For more details see www.ryanair.com .


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The overall goal of these Stat Blocks is to provide as streamlined an experience as possible, for the benefit of overtaxed Galaxy Masters, while still retaining the utmost in accuracy. The following notes should help explain my formatting design and alleviate some confusion.
- Abilities and qualities that have a strikethrough (oftentimes the Cumbersome quality) are there to show that some effect has already been integrated into the stat block and can largely be ignored.
- Some abilities and qualities, such as those that add Boost to certain skills, are simply eliminated entirely off of the Stat Block with their effect built into the appropriate dice pools, etc. so that the Galaxy Master need never even think about them.
- Often on starships, multiple embankments of the same weapon are indicated. Where possible, minion group rules have been used top upgrade the attacks of these weapons instead of requiring a Galaxy Master to make multiple attack rolls.
- On rare occasions, all in the capital starships section, an exorbitant number of combat dice are indicated for large weapon batteries. In these cases, instead of upgrading the attack via minion group rules, the attack is instead given a +1 damage increase per gun emplacement beyond the first. Thanks go to FangGrip the Consummate Gamer for the idea.


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Many couples will say that they were so busy on their wedding day that they don't remember the details, and traditional photo albums sit closed on a shelf. Choose a unique, innovative gift for the bride and groom that will highlight one of the special moments with a wedding photo crystal. A 3D photo crystal is both a beautiful decoration for the bride and groom's home, and can stand where it will be seen and enjoyed throughout the year. Whether you choose a photo of the couple on their wedding day or a photo from their courtship, it will definitely be a gift unlike any other. It's 3D crystal innovation.


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Shutter installation: Recommended shutter is smaller than the overall size of the fan. Modify your framed opening by adding a 2 1/2" to 3" lip on the inside of the outside edge of the opening. Secure shutter to the outside lip using appropriate screws or fasteners through the screw holes in the outside frame of shutter. Shutter may be installed from the outside or inside. If installed from the inside, shutter must be installed prior to fan installation. To insure proper automatic operation, install shutter level and square, do not twist or tilt shutter frame, and attach mounting screws at a 90 degree angle. Manually operate the shutter. It should move freely without bind or drag.
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and one of its most sacred. During this 29-30 day period, all adult Muslims refrain from eating and drinking while the sun is out. Observers do, however, have a large meal before sunrise and after sunset. With Ramadan ending tomorrow, Reuters photographers around the world asked followers to show them their favorite dishes to eat when breaking the daytime fast.
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This morning:
K: I wake up! I did poopie in my diaper.
Me: (exasperated) we do poopie on the potty, K. We only use diapers for nappy. Can you do poopie on the potty please?
K: No.
me: Please?
K: Never. (laughs a surprisingly maniacal laugh for a three-year-old)
We go to the changing table, I clean her up.
me: where are your pants?
K: NO PANTS. NO PANTS (she wiggles like a fish out of water) NO PANTS NO PANTS
me: Well, we're not putting a diaper on. You're a big girl, you go on the potty.
me: okay. No pants. (pick your battles, right?)
It seems we'll be wearing a shirt this evening.
I let her off the table. She goes immediately to her dress up box, and soon she is dolled up in pink fairy wings, plastic necklaces, plastic bracelets, sunglasses, heels and a giant pink feathered hat, bare-ass naked from the waist down.
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The festival of raksha bandhan or rakhi signifies the indispensable bond of love and trust between brother and sister. On this special occasion, sister ties rakhi - the thread of love, affection and care - on the wrist of her dear brother. In return, brother presents her gifts and money and promises to protect her, all through the life. Exchange of gifts and sweets are the essence of the festival. Distance for sure cannot affect the inevitable bond between brother and sister. At awesomeji.com, you can find a wide range of colorful, vibrant and vivacious rakhi. In case of budget restriction, you may choose from the options of rakhi, such as mauli rakhi, silver rakhi, rakhi thread, gold rakhi bracelet etc given below and send rakhis online to your beloved brother residing in India or abroad, for affordable prices.


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