text:
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I'm Melissa, you can call me Mel.My day job is inside sales rep, selling fire sprinklers (the kind that save your life not the ones that water your grass lol) I'm passionate about helping women discover their value, crush insecurity, and live worthy. (Creator of Even Vanity Ends.)
What is something you love about yourself?
Whew, if you would've asked me this question a year ago i would've had a really hard time answering. I've always struggled with my physical appearance but I'm learning how to embrace exactly who i am right now in this very moment. So physically, i really enjoy my smile and my laugh lines (and my hair is pretty great too). It sounds weird but my laugh lines are a reminder of joyful moments I've experienced and beautiful memories made.Non physical, i would say one thing i love about myself would be the ability to connect with and love people well. Also, I'm pretty darn funny.
Have you struggled with being body positive?
For as long as i can remember I've always struggled with accepting my body. When i was younger i was super thin. So thin that my dad took me to the doctor to make sure i wasn't sick. I didn't start struggling with being overweight until junior high. My body didn't look like everyone else's so i would wear baggy clothes, sweaters in the dead of summer and anything that would cover my extra rolls and curvy hips. This insecurity grew bigger and bigger and followed me all through high school and even crept into my marriage. I finally made a decision to stop bowing down to that insecurity that stripped so much from me. To face the lies that I've told myself for so long (you're ugly, you're too fat, you'll never look like her) + to finally start to embrace confidence – understanding that it's ok to love my body . This journey is still very new for me but every day i choose to embrace my current body — every curve, roll, stretch mark and dimple. I now see my body as a gift. A gift that deserves to be treated as such. My body is and will never be perfect + for once in my life i am totally ok with that.
What does self-love mean to you?
Self love to me means acceptance. It's a decision that has to be made every single day to give yourself and your body grace. It means taking care of and loving the parts of yourself that you so badly want to hate and pick apart. It's choosing to honor your body, day in and day out. It's freedom at its finest.
If you could give women an encouragement for this summer what would it be?
Be free. Free from fear, what people will say, the narrative you've created in your head… free from the lies that people have told you and things you've told yourself. Wear the bathing suit, go to the beach, go a day without makeup, try something new. Don't rob yourself of new experiences or adventure because you're scared of what people might think or say. There is so much goodness waiting for you on the other side of fear. Choose freedom love. I'm championing you every step of the way


text:
Birth of a legend
Elitist and futuristic LUXUS design makes us travel into a dynamic space. This continuous movement is expressed by the tense curves and 3D modeled surfaces. Four wings with metallic reflections are carved in this slick liquid foil. The exclusive Lanceval Luxus Champagne diffuses its powerful and new energy.
Search of Perfection
Lanceval Premium Brut is an alliance of power and elegance, freshness and complexity. Spring fragrance and subtle tangy accents persist. Unfold notes of ripe fruit and agrum that give a feeling of lightness and fullness with a nice freshness. Premium Brut is a perfect wine for an aperitif and invites you to the party
Excellence and Heritage
From generation to generation, the expertise and sacred flame of our Champenoise family have been handed down, developed and enriched. Its passion draws its inspiration from the very heart of the noble champagne traditions. We created our vines with the greatest care to enable their full potential and to get a great champagne character in this exceptional terroir and this special environment.
Work of Art
Its emblem, the double-headed eagle, highlights the imperial history and futuristic elegance of the Maison Lanceval. The champagne is a promise of happiness and the French " Art de vivre ". Lanceval is signed by the designer Jerome Olivet, the creator of Many spectacular products. He instill that special touch of personality and requirements in each creations of the Lanceval House .
Artisan tradition
Nothing surpasses the delicacy, sensitivity and perception of the human hand. Manual work is the preferred way of ensuring the finesse of Champagnes Lanceval. Taking care of the wine when rotating the bottles, as well as during the harvest, human knowledge and expertise are expressed through the sensitivity of human hands. This attachment to artisan traditions is reflected in the Lanceval House.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I should probably tell you the Doctor Who story at some point, and now is no worse than any other. I am a huge scifi/genre fan, and have an affinity for media that your Mom doesn't understand a single bit. I read superhero comics, listen to audiobooks that are made up mostly fantasy and science fiction, and my favourite all time television show is Doctor Who. You know this, as I talk about it sometimes, even though your Mom couldn't care less what happens, but you are interested, so you ask me. You have drawn me pictures of the Tardis, and acted out some Doctor Who play with me, even though you hadn't ever seen the show. So, that last bit changed last month. You had been bugging me to let you watch it, and I picked an episode that was more intro to a new person playing the title character, and didn't have too much scary or inappropriate content. You loved it, and didn't seem to be too affected by it, so I made the mistake of letting you watch another one, that was a little scarier, and had a few moments I had to skip past. The nightmares you had that night and a few since have pretty much guaranteed that you will not want to watch it again for a very long time. You and your Mom have been taking to calling it Doctor Poo. And then giggling. But if that helps you deal with being scared, thats all right by me. I know you'll come around again, and want to be into what Daddy's into again soon enough.
You started playing soccer this month. We signed you up for a local league with a number of your playmates and you've been enjoying it for the most part. You play two nights a week, and its sometimes hard to get you excited about it, as you're not quite as keen on the sport as you were last year. But you have gone to most of your games, and you've been getting steadily more confident as you play, engaging more, going after the ball, even scoring a goal at one game. I was out of town for work for that game, but you called me right after and I made a huge deal out of it, even though you downplayed the event. I was (and am) so proud of you. But that's an always thing, not something dependent on you scoring goals.


text: Here's the KLIF Dallas survey from May 23, 1966, a perfect blend of music, personality, and celebrity. Note the KLIF DJ pics, the Mamas & the Papas, and a healthy dose of local music on the Forty Star Survey. Click to enlarge pics, thanks to Mike Bohan for the survey!


text:
Autoscaling allows your services to meet the demand. Services automatically scale up under heavy load and scale down when there's no need for additional resources
No pre-defined templates, in fact no pricing plans at all. Pair it with autoscaling and you will only pay for the neccessary resources while avoiding downtime due to sudden high load
Deploy services and apps like GitLab, PostgreSQL, Rocket.Chat, Redis and many more within 15 seconds with no configuration required
Deploying dockerfiles is easy with our powerful Service Creator, upload neccessary files, define environmental variables and send it to the cloud!
Control exposed ports, service to service networking and domain management through an intuitive UI
We provide powerful metrics, so you can monitor your services with without setting up any monitoring tools
Alpina automatically generates and configures wildcard SSL certificates for the domains you park on our nameservers
Deploy, scale and manage preconfigured services or dockerfiles without leaving your favourite terminal


text:
Like all successful authors, (soon-to-be) bestselling author Henry J. Olsen writes what he knows.
Henry knows adventure. He's backpacked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He's scaled the summit of Mt. Fuji. He's braved the Black Omen.
Henry knows technology. He's been surfing the net since his dad brought home a 9600 baud modem. He graduated college with a degree in Mathematics.
Henry knows the world. He's lived in Japan and Korea. He enjoys foreign books, comics, and games before they're translated.
Henry knows conflict. He and his editor are forever at war over which of his words will appear in print. Though the deletions are mounting, Henry sincerely hopes the war will continue for decades to come.
Henry currently writes, eats, and sleeps in southern Taiwan.


text:
Showing all 3 results
Knight Rider 1982 Pontiac Firebird – Silver Screen Machines
16′ Knight Rider Slot Car Race Set
Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight with his K.I.T.T.
MPC reintroduces Knight Rider's KITT 1982 Pontiac Firebird as part of the Silver Screen Machines series!


text:
» View all Brands
In stock
The SMOK FIT Pods are designed for use with the SMOK FIT e-cig kit. With a clear chamber and side fill system, you can easily check the remaining e-liquid. These pods can also be used with nicotine salt e-liquid, thanks to the higher coil resistance and are ideal for those who prefer a more restricted drawThe More You Buy The More You Save: Buy two or more packs of any coils and receive a 5% discount. Buy five or more packs of any coils and receive a 10% discount.
We have put together a series of frequently asked questions to help you choose the correct e-cig or help troubleshoot any potential issues. Find the full list here.
The product is not suitable for anybody under the age of 18, and not for use by non-smokers
Click here for Product Warranty


text:
A new Natural Health conference will be held in Chicago, USA at the end of 2017. There are lots of topics that will be discussed in regards to the evolution of natural health benefits as well as the future of state-of-the-art medical equipments.
In that regards, keeping yourself healthy is just one part of the process. We are excited to announce the new conference in Chicago. In order to travel to USA and also be able to participate in the conference, you first need to apply for ESTA Visa before boarding a flight.
Electronic System For Travel Authorisation – ESTA Approval
ESTA is the short form of electronic system for travel authorization. It is an online application system to pre-screen travellers from countries that are participating in the visa waiver program (VWP) before they enter the United States. Because of the increased security regulations implemented from January 12, 2009, a visitor who travels under the VWP should apply for an ESTA at least 72 hours prior to his/her trip to the United States. All travellers should have a machine-readable passport or e-passport in order to enter the United States. In fact, the ESTA system is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is an online program. This article provides information on the ESTA or electronic system for travel authorization.
The ESTA approval is not a visa – it is only a pre-authorisation to board a ship or plane to the United States. The purpose of this approval is to let the US Government pre-screen each traveller participating in the VWP before he/she leaves his/her respective country. Only citizens of the participating countries of the VWP can enter the United States on an ESTA approval. If your application is denied for whatever reason, you have to apply for a B1 visitor visa or a B2 tourist visa. All ESTA applications should be submitted online at least 72 hours prior to boarding the ship or plane to the United States. The ESTA is valid for two years and can be easily updated for future visits to the US.
The USA Visa Waiver approval is an online process that takes only 20 minutes for approval and confirmation. You have to fill the application with the relevant details and pay the $14 by credit card or PayPal. The application is then processed, and the approval is received within 20 minutes the most. The process has a 99% approval rate. There are certain requirements that you need to fulfil before applying for the ESTA to enter the United States for business, transit or tourism. Here are some of the important requirements:
- You should be a citizen of a participating country of the VWP.
- Have a valid e-passport
- Have received the authorisation from ESTA
- Haven't been arrested for certain crimes
- Should not be a dual citizen of Iran, Sudan, Syria or Iraq.
- Should be able to show adequate funds to stay in the United States during the travel.
- Shouldn't have travelled to Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and Syria since March 2011.
- Should apply for the ESTA approval at least 72 hours before departure.
If you plan to travel for business, you can participate in business conferences, professional conventions, meet with business associates, attend short-term training programs, and negotiate contracts. On the other hand, if you travel as a tourist, you can participate in visiting friends/relatives, holiday, amateur sports & musical events, and medical treatments.
The aforementioned details provide information on what is the ESTA Visa and its requirements when travelling to the United States.
Before attending the American Natural Health Conference make sure that you take care also of the papers required when traveling to the US.


text:
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Great Blue Heron, Bambi, and More
I went for plenty of hikes on the Washington and Old Dominion trail in July, often without seeing anything to take pictures of. But August 3rd made up for all of them. My first Monarch pic of the year! But there was much more. Starting off towards a little creek that goes under the trail, I sighted what appeared to be an enormous bird. "Shirley there are no 7-8 foot birds in North America!" I thought. It was a Great Blue Heron standing on a wooden fence. Vegetation obscured the fence, so from a far, it seemed as big as an emu.
I think the bird has a sore wing, it headed down the trail and circled into the woods rather than fly.
Next I saw a pair of goldfinches. (I often see those, but they won't let me get close...and my G15 isn't great at distance shots.)
Some of the local pollinators:
So as I headed back home, I figured I'd check that creek to see if the Great Blue Heron was in it. It was! But all I got was a shot of a leg headed into the vegetation.
I panned up, and...
Here's another pic of that Monarch:
Mouse over pics for captions, and click them for larger versions.
31 comments:
- eileeninmd said...
Hello, awesome critter post. I hope the GB Heron is ok. It seems to be able to get around, that is good. I love the cute deer and the pretty Monarch. I have not seen a Monarch yet!
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
- August 6, 2016 at 12:27 PM
- TexWisGirl said...
love the herons - well, goldfinches, too. sweet, sweet deer.
- August 6, 2016 at 12:44 PM
- Rajesh said...
Wonderful shots of blue heron and deers.
- August 6, 2016 at 12:58 PM
- Author R. Mac Wheeler said...
the rewards of visiting with Mother Nature.
- August 6, 2016 at 1:07 PM
- Lea said...
Wow! what a wonderful collection of critters!
Love the deer fawns!
Have a great week-end!
- August 6, 2016 at 2:21 PM
- Phil Slade said...
You're right of course. Our bird names often lend themselves to a little joke- as do bird watchers. I hope those Monarchs can do well this year - another declining species.
- August 6, 2016 at 2:26 PM
- Anni said...
I do hope the heron will be okay after all!
Excellent images of such a beautiful nature post. From the deer, to the birds and butterflies.
Thanks again for dropping in to add your link to this post to share with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'
- August 6, 2016 at 3:15 PM
- Margaret Adamson said...
Loved the Deer adnthe gorgeous Monarch butterfly. Have a great weekend.
- August 6, 2016 at 3:33 PM
- Prunella Pepperpot said...
Poor Heron, I hate to see injured wildlife when I'm out.
You did have a great hike. The butterfly is gorgeous!
Have a wonderful weekend :)
- August 6, 2016 at 4:23 PM
- Cloudia said...
Gosh you live in a great place!
- August 6, 2016 at 5:04 PM
- Christine said...
Jackpot critter finds! Love them all!
- August 6, 2016 at 5:27 PM
- Tom said...
I have get to see a monarch...lots of milkweed though.
- August 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM
- Alexia said...
An excellent monarch shot. I do hope the heron was just resting, not injured!
- August 6, 2016 at 11:42 PM
- Breathtaking said...
Hello!:) Lovely nature encounters and photos. Splendid shots of the deer and sweet fawn, and great images of the Monarch butterfly. I saw my first of this year a couple of weeks ago. It's nice when you get to see both large and small species of birds. I too hope the Heron will be OK.
- August 7, 2016 at 1:43 AM
- Bob Bushell said...
Splendid images, I love the Monarch Butterfly.
- August 7, 2016 at 4:08 AM
- orchid Miyako said...
- This comment has been removed by the author.
- August 7, 2016 at 7:23 AM
- orchid Miyako said...
Wonderful nature post of varieties of lives♪ Love the sweet looking deer especially the little ones. Wish I could see goldfinches in my area as well :-)
Sincerely from Japan, Miyako*
- August 7, 2016 at 7:30 AM
- ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...
The deer photos were quite a treat to take. They are usually on the run as soon as you see them. And how interesting about the heron. You had quite a walk! Wish I out and about today but we are finally getting some much needed rain! Hugs, Diane
- August 7, 2016 at 8:31 AM
- Nancy Chan said...
Wonderful deer and butterfly photos. Have a wonderful Sunday!
- August 7, 2016 at 9:26 AM
- Debbie said...
awwww, the tiny little bambi, with their cute little spots, priceless!! i enjoyed your monarch, the butterflies have not been visiting me!!!
- August 7, 2016 at 11:26 AM
- Linda said...
Fine collection. Love Bambi!
- August 7, 2016 at 12:34 PM
- carol l mckenna said...
Lovely array of photos ~ great egret and the little deer ~
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
- August 7, 2016 at 3:33 PM
- Michelle said...
The deer are so cute!
- August 7, 2016 at 7:16 PM
- Gunilla Bäck said...
Aww, I love the adorable fawns. Have a great week ahead!
- August 8, 2016 at 1:55 AM
- Terri @ Coloring Outside the Lines said...
Oh how cute! I love to see the baby deer, and that is rare because their moms are usually taking off about the time I see them! Nice selection of photos today- have a great Monday!
- August 8, 2016 at 7:40 AM
- Smut Clyde said...
Yay monarchs! The ones in this corner of the Southern Hemisphere are still hunkered down for the winter.
Looks like your local pollinators like teasels.
- August 8, 2016 at 8:33 AM
- Karen S. said...
Beautiful nature and critter captures, and I hope that bird's wing is okay, I'd like to think he/she is perhaps dancing about! Enjoying life!
- August 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM
- Kenneth Cole Schneider said...
Beautiful Monarch and birds. Those Great Blue Herons are truly tall even without a hidden perch. I cannot fit them into my camera viewfinder when they walk along the lake only about 40 feet from our back windows. Ours are very skittish and usually fly when I try to get close, so that one must indeed be impaired.
- August 8, 2016 at 6:33 PM
- Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...
That little spotted fawn is adorable and I love herons. But the wonderful monarch is my favorite. It's wonderful that you have them -- they seem to be so scarce these days sadly.
- August 8, 2016 at 8:26 PM
- NatureFootstep said...
love those cute fawns. :) And their mom too. :)
- August 10, 2016 at 4:19 PM
- Big Bad Bald Bastard said...
I've never seen a great blue so far from the water. Also, that fawn is too precious.
- August 11, 2016 at 3:36 AM


text:
St. Paul "Giving Tree" Program
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
St. Paul's annual Giving Tree Program will officially begin the weekend of November 30 and December 1 with two Giving Trees in the church decorated... Read More
Presented by David Horn with Kay Kociuba
Explore key biblical passages from the early church's most influential evangelist! Discover the rich spiritual tradition of St. Paul that continues to influence believers today! Eight Thursday nights beginning September 28 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall!
All are invited to attend! No experience necessary! Please RSVP to Kay Kociuba 781-235-1060 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The latest news and upcoming events. Read MoreSubscribe
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
St. Paul's annual Giving Tree Program will officially begin the weekend of November 30 and December 1 with two Giving Trees in the church decorated... Read More
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Do you love to sing? Do you like meeting new friends? Would you like a special way to participate in Mass one or two times a month? Then join... Read More
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Our High School group is off to the Dominican Republic on Thursday, August 15. Thank you for your generous donations which we have packed safely... Read More
Friday, June 21, 2019
Dear St. John and St. Paul Parishioners, We at St. Francis House would like to thank you and all those who participated in the clothing drive at... Read More
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
We are pleased to announce that our Seminarian, Matthew Norwood, has received his Call for Orders and will be ordained to the Transitional... Read More
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
SACRED TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, April 18 7:30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by Adoration until midnight St. John Church... Read More
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019 Our Commonwealth is facing an issue that holds significant moral implications for all citizens. At this time there are two... Read More
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
A grand time was had by all at the annual St Patrick's Dinner last Saturday. The throngs were sated by a traditional Irish boiled dinner,... Read More
Friday, February 22, 2019
My dear friends in Christ, It is hard to believe that we are approaching the third Easter I will celebrate with you as your pastor. It has... Read More
Friday, February 1, 2019
Our Collaborative has developed in so many fruitful ways since we began this journey in 2015. Our two parishes, each unique and rich in tradition,... Read More


text:
Product Details
A great new addition (coming Spring of 2019), and a healthy, farm-fresh food to add to your breakfast table, our eggs our produced using the highest quality feed and in the best quality environment!
Our Eggs Are:
Produced on our local Ontario farm.
Fed Ontario grown non-GMO/non-certified organic food.
Collected fresh daily.
With an abundance of free-run space, fresh country air, food and water 24/7, and flock sizes that allow individualized care, what more could you ask for in your fresh eggs?
Prices (Regular):
- 12 (one Dozen): $4.50
- 18 (one Set): TBD
- 30 (one Flat): TBD
Prices (Specialty):
- 12 (one Dozen): TBD
- 18 (one Set): TBD
- 30 (one Flat): TBD
Our eggs are farm fresh, and sold farm-gate (so they are ungraded). If they were graded, they would be roughly equivalent to a Canada Grade "A" egg.
Specialty eggs for decoration, special occasions, etc. will potentially be available this spring as well. These eggs are no different in nutritional value, however they look a lot more pretty then your usual breakfast egg.


text:
Catzon Laptop Bag Notebook Bag ProCase 11-15 inch Sleeve Case Bag Protective Carrying Cover Handbag -Black
Product Description:
- External dimensions: 13 x 9.5 x 1.25 inches, internal dimensions: 12.5 x 9 x 1 inches, compatible with Surface Pro 6 / Surface Pro 2017/Pro 4 3 2, Google Pixelbook, 13" Macbook Pro, 12" MacBook/11" MacBook Air/Apple iPad Pro, most 11" 12" Ultrabook Tablet Laptop Notebook Chromebook
- Simple but meet your every needs. Slim, portable and lightweight to take alone, or slide it into your briefcase, backpack or any other bag, perfect for business, school or travel
- Made of soft and environmentally friendly materials, this sleeve can protect your tablet/laptop against dust, dirt, scratches and bump/shock
- Extra pocket in front, enough space to keep pens, mobile phone, cables, chargers, power bank etc.
- This Sleeve bag can be fully opened at 180°, easily access your tablet/laptop


text:
Do You Find Interior Design To Be Confusing? Read On
Has your home's style become tired or boring? Now's the time to change things up and design that home that compliments your overall personality. Read these tips about interior design before you get started and you will be able to create the kind of home you have always dreamed about.
Think about the ambiance you want a room to exude when you are designing it. Make sure you have a particular mood in mind when picking out what items to go in your room. If you are hoping to find relaxation in the room, for instance, then stick to colors that evoke warmth and subtlety.
Make sure that any office space you are designing is functional. Good lighting is critical to any workspace, and the desk and chair must be comfortable as well. The space should be somewhere that you look forward to working in and you can even make it visually interesting at the same time.
You can save money in your design budget by shopping at discount stores. Designer goods are very expensive and it's easy to find comparable goods for lesser costs. Purchase the designer brand item only in cases where there is no available well made item at a reasonable cost.
If you want to do an easy redecorating task, de-clutter your home. Nearly all homes can benefit from adequate cleanups and emptying drawers and closets to dispose of rusty things that are of no use. You can give your things to charity, or sell them at a yard sale.
Are you going to be painting one of your rooms? If so, be patient. Make sure that you really like your color choice before you are stuck with it. You should try out some samples and paint them, and then give it some time. These samples can be placed on your wall so that you can see how it looks from different angles. You could discover you aren't as crazy about a certain color as you were at the beginning.
If your home's floors are made from stone, tile, or some other hard surface, consider using attractive area rugs. They can enhance the room's coziness, as well as keep your feet warmer. Be sure to rotate rugs often in order to even out the wear and tear they are exposed to. Changing locations or a quick flip or spin can help extend your rug's good looks.
If you own a fireplace make sure you take it into consideration when you are planning out the room. Balance the height and weight of items on one side of your mantle with the objects on the opposite side. An unbalanced mantle may throw off the entire room.
You can simply add an area rug and have a whole other look. It is important, though, that the rug fits in the room properly. If it is a larger room, you need to ensure your rug is big enough to fill space. Conversely, a smaller room should be furnished with a smaller rug, as it is not desirable for an area rug to encompass the entire room.
You should have a good idea of how to start this project while keeping in mind your needs. When it comes to changing things up in your home, the sky is the limit. Now is the perfect time to try something new and uncover the home you've always wanted!


text:
With 15 years experience working with an array of award winning photographers our grading service is of a premier standard. We work closely with our clients to accommodate their workflow and individual correction style. We offer a variety of proofing options to suit your needs, from digital, online to hard copy, guaranteeing high end professional results for you and your client.
We have a comprehensive portfolio of online galleries to choose from. We can integrate galleries to any existing site to give your clients various options to digitally view, share or download their images.
We also provide various options for hard copy.
You don't take a photograph you make it. - Ansel Adams


text:
as you might have read last week, we've been searching for a simple coat-hanging solution for our back door. i wasn't able to find something i liked in the space, that was also a price i liked. so, here we are. we made one! it kind of happened on accident. see, the piece of wood we used was actually something felix picked up on a hike we took over new years. i have no idea why he became so attached to this plank of weathered wood, but he did and we all helped carry it out on the hike.
felix and remy used that piece of wood to build ramps and do balancing acts – and then we found a bunch of rusty nails on it and decided we might want to take it out of rotation for a bit.
i then noticed that the color matched really well with the wall color in the dining area, and also complimented some other reclaimed wood shelves we have in the space. it was also the perfect length for the space. what?! we can use this piece of wood? clearly meant to be.
i knew just where to go for the hooks. you know how anthropologie has the cutest accessories and odds and ends? i mean cute everything, but especially the little things. well, that's where i found these amazing brass hooks. very new england, and beachy (we live in a beach town). i hadn't measured, but hoped they would work out on the plank.
sure enough, i think they are perfect.
so, here's what you need and how you can put it together. toughest thing is the measuring and hanging. you've got to give it a try!
what you need:
- plank the correct length for your space (ours was 45 inches)
- hooks (we have three big ones, but you could do more if they are smaller)
- screws for the hooks (we needed 6 for ours)
- measuring tape
- pencil
- two drywall anchors (unless you know you can screw into a stud)
- two 2″ wall screws
- power drill w screwdriver drill bits
how to do it:
- first, lay out your plank and hooks, just to get a look at how you want it all to fit.
- measure the length of the plank, and find the mid point (45″ board, middle is 22.5″)
- with our odd number of hooks, this is the location of the middle hook. measure the width of the plank, so you can center the hook. ours go from the top of the plank to the bottom, so that was easy!
- using the pencil, mark the points where the screws will go (through the screw holes in the hook).
- don't screw the hooks in until you've marked them all out. you'll have a better chance of them being even this way.
- to mark the other hook locations, do the math, measure, and mark the spot – this will be where your screw needs to go. (45″ board, middle is 22.5″, other hooks are at 11.25″ and 33.75″).
- once you've marked where the hooks go, you can start drilling. use your power drill with the screwdriver drill bits to screw in all your screws (you can do this by hand, of course…will just take longer).
- if you're like me, i needed to paint the tops of the screws to match the hooks – luckily i have a lot of paint on hand!
- use the drywall anchors and screws to attach to your wall. the screws will go right through the wood and can be seen from the front. there are solutions that keep that out of sight, but i don't mind it at all. if you're not sure what anchors or screws to use, just ask someone at your local hardware store (that's what i did!).
if you're going to tackle a diy, and you're new to it, this is a really easy one to start with!


text:
To get you inspired for your next vacation, we are doing a series of blog posts to present travel blogs we think you should know about. Each week, we'll post three blogs covering a specific category or theme. This week, the series covers Luxury Travel.
Of course, travel itself is already a luxury. Today, there are so many different ways to travel that everybody has to find his own favourite way to explore the world. There are also many different modes of luxury travel, which all focus on gathering local insights, experiencing a new culture or interacting with locals. Check out how luxury travel is covered in different ways in these three blogs. Enjoy!
On Dr. Paul Johnson's blog, you will find everything about the finer aspects of travelling. The blog is a true gateway for all discerning travellers who want to know everything about the most luxurious hotels and resorts or the finest restaurants around the globe. The blog also provides interesting news on the luxury travel industry.
Yasmin from the Luxury Travel Diary loves travelling and fashion. On her blog, she reviews the best destinations, hotels, lingerie, fashions and other luxurious loveliness on offer throughout the world. Her blog also offers the opportunity to bid at her charity auction for various luxury trips and items!
On LuxeInACity you will find only the best our globe has to offer: the best resorts hidden in the coves of the Caribbean, a decadent city stay at the top hotels in the world, divine honeymoon destinations and much more. And everything is brought to you as real-life experiences.
This was the fourth post of our series; "Nezasa's Blog Picks". Check back next week for our blog picks in Travel & Photography.


text: So recently I have seen a surge of these tattoo brows products come up, as I wasn't sure if they would work on my skin tone I didn't want to spend a lot. I came across the Maybelline Tattoo Eyebrow Tint in dark brown and gave it a go. So here is a close up…Read More


text:
Round Pink CZ (cubic zirconia )silver Post Earrings. A large 3 ct. CZ each (6 ct. weight). A great match to our RA13JL and RA81 pink CZ ring. Optional necklace is available, at $4.95 please specify when ordering.
See EA110PKS for a solid Sterling Silver gift boxed version.
Dazzling 3-tone pierced Earrings and Pin Set. Pin may be worn as a Pendant.


text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292304771137546683.post4172130005508822444..comments2019-08-22T07:08:44.347-06:00Comments on Krissy Deane: My Top 3 FragrancesKrissy Deanehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292304771137546683.post-2038213529332735352018-01-20T22:37:28.486-07:002018-01-20T22:37:28.486-07:00I tend to stick and fall in love with the original...I tend to stick and fall in love with the originals but I think I'll be looking out for those others too!Kristal Deanehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292304771137546683.post-85944545509875144842018-01-14T20:30:13.690-07:002018-01-14T20:30:13.690-07:00While I own all 3 Marc Jacobs Decadence, I have to...While I own all 3 Marc Jacobs Decadence, I have to say that the original Decadence is my least favorite. Divine is my go-to. Good Girl is one of my faves as well, but Chloe comes in second to Chloe Love Story. Another that I just can't live without is Dolce & Gabbana The One. You've got to give that one a try. Annmarie Johnhttps://email@example.com


text:
In the latest airport survey carried out by consumer organisation Which? Travel, Inverness was the top of the Scottish Airports when compared with Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Inverness Airport earned the highest customer score, despite being the smallest, earning a 68% customer score. Those surveyed said it "operated well" and was "pleasant" and "friendly".
In contrast, Aberdeen International Airport has been rated the worst airport in Scotland for the last four years running, achieving just 49%.
Inverness Airport General Manager, Graeme Bell, said: "A big thank you must go to our hardworking team who continually deliver the best possible customer experience without them, we would not have received this recognition. Being rated by our customers as the best airport in Scotland recognises the hard work and dedication from all our staff, who ensure our airport meets the high standards and service expectations of our passengers. Our teams go out of their way to keep Scotland moving, often during unsociable hours and challenging conditions.
"This is a real vote of confidence for Inverness Airport and further proof that the airport is continuing to go from strength to strength, with new routes improving connectivity and increasing passenger numbers each year. As a vital driver for the region and the Highlands and Islands economy.
"Our commitment to constant improvement and passenger comfort has seen significant improvements to the terminal facilities which include new catering and retail spaces and upgrades to our passenger lounges. We also recently invested in a new 'Changing Places' facility, to improve accessibility for visitors and locals with additional needs, and have launched a lanyard scheme to discretely support travellers with hidden additional needs. We are proud to have been named as one of the UK's top six most accessible airports for passengers with reduced mobility by the Civil Aviation Authority."
Rory Boland, Which? Travel editor said, "Whether it's for business or pleasure, for most Scots their trip starts when they get to the airport, but long queues and poor facilities can really put a dampener on your getaway.
"With new routes to and from Scotland launching all the time, passengers have an increasing choice over not just who they fly with but where they fly from. And, it's clear that some airports will need to improve or risk people taking their business elsewhere."
Read the full Press and Journal article.


text:
CUPERTINO — Apple has introduced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition phones in a red aluminum finish, in recognition of more than 10 years of partnership between Apple and (RED). The purchase of these special iPhones gives customers a way to contribute to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will be available to order online worldwide and in stores beginning Friday, March 24.
Apple also is doubling the storage capacity of iPhone SE which will also go on sale Friday.
"Since we began working with (RED) 10 years ago, our customers have made a significant impact in fighting the spread of AIDS through the purchase of our products, from the original iPod nano (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition all the way to today's lineup of Beats products and accessories for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "The introduction of this special edition iPhone in a gorgeous red finish is our biggest (PRODUCT)RED offering to date in celebration of our partnership with (RED), and we can't wait to get it into customers' hands."
"Apple is the world's largest corporate donor to the Global Fund, contributing more than $130 million as part of its partnership with (RED)," said Deborah Dugan, (RED)'s CEO. "Combining the global reach of the world's most loved smartphone with our efforts to provide access to life-saving ARV medication in sub-Saharan Africa, customers now have a remarkable opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the Global Fund through the purchase of this new beautiful (PRODUCT)RED iPhone."
(RED)'s critical work provides access to life-saving HIV/AIDS programs in sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to more than two thirds of the world's HIV-positive population. One hundred percent of all money raised by (RED) goes directly to Global Fund HIV/AIDS grants that provide testing, counseling, treatment and prevention programs with a specific focus on eliminating transmission of the virus from moms to their babies. Since it was founded in 2006, (RED) has generated more than $465 million for the Global Fund, with more than $130 million from Apple alone.
Pricing & Availability
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition will be available in 128GB and 256GB models starting at $749 (US) from Apple.com and Apple Stores, and from Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary). The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone joins iPhone 7 finishes in jet black, black, silver, gold and rose gold.
- Both special edition models are available worldwide beginning this Friday, March 24, and start shipping to customers by the end of March in the US and more than 40 countries and regions, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK and United Arab Emirates. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Turkey and other countries will follow in April.
- The special edition iPhone joins the current (PRODUCT)RED lineup, which is available for customers to purchase year-round, including the full iPod line of products, Beats Solo 3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker, the iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case and a range of accessories for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
- iPhone SE, the iPhone with a four-inch display, will also be available beginning this Friday, March 24, in 32GB and 128GB models, doubling the current capacity and replacing 16GB and 64GB models, all at the same starting price of $399 (US) at Apple.com and Apple Stores.


text:
Vol. 22, Issue 4
Optimized Automated Segmentation and 3D Reconstruction Using Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography
Real time segmentation and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the coronary arteries is challenging and limited by the increased computational time of the developed computer-aided methods. We present a novel and time-efficient method for intracoronary lumen detection which produces 3D coronary arteries using Optical Coherence Tomographic (OCT) images.


text: Immerse yourself in this Thomas Jakway custom designed estate in the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe. 5.99 acres with enchanting koi ponds, waterfalls, citrus groves, olive trees, open and flat grass area, resort-style pool with cabana, plus entertainment area. Extraordinary interior appointments, artistic architectural elements of majestic timber beamed, wood and coffered ceilings, drop and slide doors and multiple loggias — a true indoor-outdoor living experience. 11,325 sq. ft. single level offering, 6BD, 9BA, grand office, hobby room, 9-car motor court plus detached casita.Brochure Link: 6372LasColinas.DreamHM.com


text:
It's been strange the last 6 months to not do updates about E. She is growing and changing every day and yet after the first year it seemed... strange. I don't know why. She's 18 months now and for those not counting, that means she's lived outside my belly for TWICE as long as she lived in it. She is truly the most amazing little girl. She loves to play, she has a wild heart, and she's fiercely independent. She loves to do things on her own.
Over the past week she's started stringing words together. They're not quite sentences but they're something. She says 2-3 words together to really get her point across. And sometimes she says a word that I wonder how she even knows it! Beyond saying real words, she loves to talk and talk in her own language and loves when I respond. She tells the best stories.
Everly loves to dance! If music comes on she instantly begins wiggling her little body along with it. She can't seem to help herself. She climbs on everything and always has a scrape or a bump somewhere on her body. She doesn't slow down. It's so much fun to watch her develop and explore the world around her. Some days it's exhausting to have such a high energy child but really, I wouldn't have it any other way. This is who she is.


text:
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Halep into U.S. Open sweet 16
The New Haven champion's next task, as she advances to her first-ever major round of 16, will be to play Flavia Pennetta, who has found her old U.S. Open groove. Pennetta defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova for the first time in her career today, and advanced to the round of 16.
(Mike Crispino and Mark Woodforde were the commentators for that match, and what a pair they made. Woodforde gave us shades of Dick Enberg with his insistence on giving us his opinion about Pennetta's appearance, and his comments on grunting were close to hostile. Note to Crispino: The last time I checked, Sara Errani was still a woman.)
Someone had to do it, I guess, and Alison Riske performed the deed. She beat 7th seed Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-0. Ouch. Kvitova, suffering with a viral fever, was seen by a trainer and a physician toward the very end of the match, and at this point, I'm declaring her frail. She has not been able, either physically or mentally (and really, those two cannot be separated) to stand up to the pressure of competition for a while now.
Riske will play Daniela Hantuchova in the next round. Hantuchova had to put up quite a fight to get rid of qualifier Julia Glushko, who gave the Slovakian veteran all kinds of problems, including the opportunity to save four match points in the second set. This mach was kind of fun to watch, and Glushko--though she got careless at the end--showed some real fighting spirit throughout. Hantuchova won, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6. The players were on the court for 2 hours and 46 minutes, and Hantuchova got away with making 58 unforced errors.
Christina McHale served for the match against Ana Ivanovic, but it wasn't to be. Ivanovic wound up defeating her 4-6, 7-5 6-4.
(At her press conference, in reply to a question, Ivanovic mentioned that it's important to have a protein shake after a tough match. The last research, however, indicates, that--for women--ingesting protein after vigorous exercise is contra-indicated and should be avoided.)
2nd seed Victoria Azarenka had a real fight on her hands, too. Alize Cornet, the player who brings what Mary Carillo calls "French flair" to her matches, is now looking like she did several years ago, which is good news for France. The commentators were shocked that Azarenka didn't win easily, when really, Cornet is exactly the kind of player who can give someone like Azarenka trouble. (Do the commentators even watch tennis?).
Quick of foot and armed with a considerable shot repertoire, the Frenchwoman got creative instead of just standing there and hoping to outlast the 2nd seed in long baseline rallies. However, her serve--which helped her take the first set off of Azarenka--then became inconsistent. Cornet hit nine aces and double-faulted ten times, which kind of tells the story.
In the night match, Camila Giorgi of Italy defeated Caroline Wozniacki 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Giorgi, whose aggressive game had Wozniacki on the wrong foot more than once, lived on the edge: She hit 46 winners and made 45 unforced errors. She wasn't afraid to go for the big points, she recovered quickly from disappointment, and her forehand crosscourt was repeatedly successful. Wozniacki, on the other hand, had trouble with her second serve, made errors that she wouldn't have made a couple of years ago, and just wasn't moving the way she used to.
There are three Italian women in the round of 16, and they're all in the bottom half of the draw. Top-ranked Italian player, Sara Errani, of course, is not one of them. Flavia Pennetta defeated Errani in the second round. 10th seed Roberta Vinci defeated countrywoman Karin Knapp today, and in the next round,Vinci plays Giorgi. Why are all the Italians playing each other?!
The Williams sisters advanced to the third round of doubles competition with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears. Next for Serena and Venus are 11th seeds Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Lucie Safarova.
Speaking of doubles, the Mladenovic watch is on: The Frenchwoman and partner Galina Voskoboeva have advanced to the third round, in which they will play 3rd seeds Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik. In mixed doubles, Mladenovic and Daniel Nestor, the Wimbledon champions, have advanced to the quarterfinals.
8 comments:
- Todd.Spiker said...
Little, athletic, fiery and never-say-die.
Naturally, Giorgi is Italian! Francesca and Sara (and all the rest) have a new baby sister! :D
That match was fun to watch. Talk about deja vu.
- August 31, 2013 at 9:48 PM
- Diane said...
I canceled an interview I had planned to do with Schiavone in April; she had lost her match and I had a conflicting engagement--it just didn't feel right. But one of the things I had planned to ask her was "What makes a Fighting Italian" a Fighting Italian? Fran, Flavia, Sara, Camila, Roberta--they will fight to the last half a second. And with such attitude!
The heritage goes on......
- August 31, 2013 at 10:35 PM
- jo shum said...
So the 16, I have to say Halep is the most impressive. LI too. Sometimes you look at their pose and their attitude on court as if they know they are going to win
- August 31, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Well, I agree with many of the things you said.
I also thought Halep and Kirilenko would make for a fun match but....I am impressed with the way Halep has continued to play and at this point doesn't seem like a "flash in the pan". I was also impressed with her maturity in the on-court interview and in her presser at New Haven.
The Giorgi-Woz match was fun. And I think the people were bored with the Maestro's beat down of Mannarino after watching an intense entertaining women's match. Giorgi didn't just play well and take her chances, she also didn't seem bothered by "under the lights at Ashe"-primetime at the Open and all that stuff. Her coach was great! I thought he would jump out of his skin during the match.
Diane, you wrote a piece about Giorgi a year or so ago. Can't remember when. It was funny because my husband asked, "didn't Diane write something about Giorgi or was impressed by her?" I remember seeing a photo of her from one of your Charleston trips.
I knew that Cornet would try to bring Azarenka forward and thought from Azarenka's perspective it was a good match for her because she needs that practice of running in.
My husband also noticed the matches of Italians v Italians. He thinks the powers that be rigged it :) Good to see Pennetta doing well these days.
- September 1, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Cornet has two rare qualities. Few are as elegant in appearance and demeanor. Few evidence on-court artistry. She does. A delight to watch. She is improving. Her movement was a few notches above a year ago. Her serve is bigger, and better placed. Her net play impressive as well. In particular her use of the chip lob (a thought-to-have-been defunct stroke). Azarenka was forced to defend far more than she is used to.
Go Alize!!!
- September 1, 2013 at 3:05 AM
- Diane said...
Jo, I agree. I've waited a while for this Halep breakthrough, and now that it's happened, I'm really enjoying it.
Sunny, your husband has a good memory. Here it is: http://womenwhoserve.blogspot.com/2012/06/meet-latest-fighting-italian.html
Bobby, when I first saw Cornet play, I immediately thought of Suzanne Lenglen--all those natural jumps and lunges in the air.
- September 1, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Diane and others re: Kvitova. Here is a link from Tennis.com about Kvitova getting tests as to why she gets so many viruses (2012,2013).
Also in my long soliloquy :) earlier I failed to mention Mladenovic. She has the game for singles but just can't get there yet, but doubles seem to be on target.
- September 1, 2013 at 4:14 PM
- Diane said...
Thanks for the link, Sunny. There's definitely something wrong with Petra, and I'm glad she's having the tests done. And if they all turn out to be negative, I wish for her that she see a really good so-called alternative practitioner (I don't consider them "alternative" at all) or a really smart doctor who can help her figure out what's wrong.
There are a lot of things that can cause an immune system to be depressed; Petra needs to learn which of them is messing with her. I also wonder if she's aware of some of the less known treatments for asthma.
Yes, Mladenovic has a beautiful game, which I hope she translates to a good singles career. Perhaps it's just a matter of time.
- September 1, 2013 at 4:54 PM


text:
Our mission in The American Legion is not only to recruit members into the largest Wartime Veteran's Organization in the world, but too also train them once they become a member. Our goal is teach every new member about who we are as an organization, what we do as an organization and who benefits from what we do as an organization.
We have developed three different levels of training for your convenience:
We hope that you will take the time to take a look at what we have to offer and hopefully you find something that will benefit you and your Post, because a well informed Legionnaire is not only an asset to their Post but also their local community.
We have developed this section to teach and train all members of The American Legion, as we recognize that everyone regardless of how long you have been a member needs training. It could be initial training or just a refresher to refresh your memory.
We have also set up a link to the National website for anyone who would like to take the "Basic Training Course" which is free to all Legion Family Members.


text: At Funk Productions we decided it was time to move on and explore new horizons. Although our headquarters will remain in the Channel Islands, our Berlin offices are currently closed. Our new offices will be based in the city of Temuco, southern Chile, capital of the IX Region and our gateway to discover the region and much more. Fairly well connected to the Chilean capital of Santiago, with several daily buses and seven direct flights per day, the city is a bridge between urban and rural Chile, and of course to a vast world of breathtaking landscapes, unique cultural heritage and invaluable wildlife.


text:
- This event has passed.
Kidtopia Kidzfest
June 30, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmFree admission and entertainment
Bring the family and enjoy some FREE family fun at the Kidtopia Kidzfest fairs! Come experience a trackless train ride through the Village, bubble foam pit, petting zoo, caricatures, face painters, balloon artists, photo booth souvenir button, inflatable dual slide, inflatable wrecking ball, DJ, and more. Keep your eye out for the Baby T-Rex for a day you won't want to miss! Don't forget, you'll get wet in the bubble pit- please bring a towel!


text:
1. Bibles and Commentaries
We need all the Bibles and Christian commentaries we can get for those in prison and for those that come out and join us in our aftercare program. Any translation will do but we prefer NIV and NAS because most of our classes uses them. And you would be surprised at how much of the Word they know! That is why we need the commentaries because they have had the baby food for years and now they are ready for meat. We prefer fundamental teachings that we all believe in and we leave the denominational distinctives to the pastors in the churches they choose to join. Put a box in the lobby of your church and ask your fellowship to bring those in that they are no longer using for our use.
2. Vans, Trucks, and Busses
With upwards of 100 residents from both our St. Louis City outreach and the Fort Good Shepherd Ranch, we need transportation to take them to work, shopping and to church. We also need them to pick up and deliver donations from various churches and Christians that help us with our ongoing needs. We can only accept those vehicles that can pass a state inspection because we have no location to repair them and we don't have a budget that could afford repairs. Your donation is 100% tax deductible because we use them in our ministry.
3. Canned and Packaged Food
None of the residents that come to us from treatment centers or jail have anything except change in their pockets. So we need to keep them supplied with food to get them going. Also, those who have had a conviction for drugs are not eligible for food stamps and sometimes their new employer holds back two weeks of earnings so they have no money to buy food. We need food that is imperishable which would include canned and packaged meats and meals on an ongoing basis. You could have a food drive at your church and I'm sure your fellowship would be blessed to participate.
4. Lawn Care Equipment
We own and manage 9 residential buildings in St. Louis and have a capacity of 50 residents in cabins at our ranch in Cuba MO. We want our properties to be the best in the neighborhood to demonstrate that Christians care for all that the Lord has blessed them with. And our ranch has 100 acres that need to be maintained. All the residents donate 2 hours per week doing chores but they need good working equipment to accomplish this ongoing need to maintain the lawns.
5. All Musical Instruments
Since God inhabits His praises, we sing a lot at the Mission Gate and sometimes we sing so out of key that we all start laughing and have to start all over again! Musical instruments and those that are skilled in playing them, would at least give us a key to aim for. These would include: guitars, pianos, drums as well as the sound equipment necessary to reach a large area. We especially enjoy outdoor worship services and the floaters on the Meramec River often stop and take pictures of us and join us in worship.
6. Computers and Christian Software
I remember wondering, "Why would anyone want a computer?" Well, nowdays they are a necessity personally and at work. So we need working computers so that we can give them to the residents and teach them how you use them. We really get excited when you contribute Christian software so that we can use the computers to study the Word and assist us in doing classes. Anything pentium and up will due and we would be most grateful if you include Christian software.
7. Ranch Supplies and Equipment
Our 100 acres ranch includes 50 residents, 10 horses, 2 donkeys, 1 pony, 1 miniature horse, 3 colts, 6 dogs, 2 goats and the dogs ate the chickens. So you can imagine how much evidence there is of them being where they were! Need I say more? They are all adopted by the residents and cared for as part of our family. So we need to feed, clean, groom and shelter the animals and all that takes supplies and equipment. We would be blessed if you would visit our ranch and see for yourselves how much an influence our animal buddies are on our residents! It gives them a best friend while they are here and teaches them to open up their feelings and to care for another instead of being self-centered.
8. New Arrival Start-up Kits
We call them "stray puppy dogs" when they get here because that's what they look like. Nervous, penniless, lost, broken and confused about what they will face in our Aftercare Program. All of our disciples are trained to help the "new guy" as they had been helped. But this takes supplies that most of us take for granted.
A typical start-up kit would include:
Washcloth & Towels
Toothbrush and Paste
Soap & Hair Treatment
Shaving Gear
Hand Cremes & Lotions
Writing Paper & Pen
Stamps for Letters
$50 in Cash
Fast Food Certificates
Gift Certificates
Entertainment Tickets
Bus Passes
9. Gifts for the Christmas Angel Mission
We have been blessing the children of Christian prisoners for 20 years now and it has grown to exceed 3,000 kids. One party alone draws 1,000 children that receive gifts, the Gospel and church referrals. You can further explore how your church can get involved by going to the Christmas Angel tab on this web site. But just a passing note, we really encourage you to attend at least one party and see these precious little souls give their hearts to Jesus for His birthday present. There isn't a dry eye in the place and I'm sure the Lord Himself shed a tear of joy as we "make His day."
10. Groups for Small Work Projects
Mission Gate is a local ministry that is blessing the local community. This means a lot to those who donate time and money to our ministry because they can be assured it doesn't leave the neighborhood. That means that there are many local mission projects available through us. We have 9 residential buildings in St. Louis and a whole ranch in Cuba MO to fix up, clean up, and paint up. There is always a great mission project for your youth group, men's club or church mission committee to consider doing to help us help you have a safer community to live in. We have found that if our property is top shelf, the residents are proud of it and keep it that way. It also demonstrates to the neighbors that Christians care.
A popular outing is to go to our ranch and camp out Friday night down by the river and then start the next day with an outdoor cowboy breakfast. Then comes a 3 hour work project that works up an appetite for lunch. Now it's fun time! We have horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, swimming, or exploring our scary cave. Not to mention playing with the ponies, donkeys, dogs or goats. All our horses have been carefully chosen and trained to be children friendly especially our Clydesdale "Max" and his wagonette. Too much fun to describe so we invite you to visit our Fort Good Shepherd Ranch and see for yourself how the Lord is turning lives from crime to Christ!


text:
I think the feeling is....what could have been, and what still can be........the actual creative process! Not one of the paintings above looks at all the same as in this photograph. (And not one of them is completely finished.....close though.) One thing that helps me make a decision on the final piece is that I know I can always paint another painting incorporating my new ideas.....once I work them out in my mind, as well as figuring out how to actually physically accomplish the task. The concept is sometimes the easy part!
When I was doing the silver leafing, and stenciling, some of the images, especially adding the reflections in the mirror were beautiful to see. My photography leaves something to be desired, but they are only meant to be a reference of the process, and a moment in time
When incorporating the silver and gold leaf, the whole process became that of a craftsman, and I loved the feeling of creating something "more" than a painting! Although it took quite a bit of learning, and many trials, it was well worth it, and I am planning more silver leaf soon. Oh the gold and silver leaf I went through......it was littering the whole house!
It is also interesting to me to see, in hindsight, what paintings I was painting at the same time. So different than looking in my painting "ledger".
As you will be able to see, I have way too many paintings going at one time. Like I have said before....I love to start a painting, love to finish a painting, but that middle part is where I struggle....lol
So this morning, as I passed the "drying room", I felt compelled to photograph the drying paintings, even taking it as far as to arranging them on my studio floor.....


text:
A record year for team YRSA!
YRSA has had a record year at 2013 StarSkate Championships at the Cassie Campbell Community Center on February 22 – 24, 2013 in Brampton. The competition's trophy winners have become Skate Canada Central Ontario Champions for 2013 and our team swept FOUR TITLES: Pre-Juvenile Women (U14), Junior Bronze Women, Preliminary Women, and Pre-Preliminary Women.
In addition, we had flight winners in almost every Pre-Preliminary and Preliminary category. As for Pre-Preliminary Women Final, YRSA had 8 skaters out of 16 qualifying which makes 50% of the final flight. Overall, YRSA skaters have swept 4 gold, 1 silver (Juvenile Men U14) and 1 bronze (Juvenile U11) medals.
The following skaters qualified to compete in
2013 Skate
Ontario StarSkate Championships (March 22 – 24, 2013 Fort Erie, ON)
Karen Au – Pre-Juvenile Women (U14)
2013 Skate Ontario Cup
Cheryl Lin – Pre-Novice Women Sectional
Ryan O – Pre-Novice Men Sectional
Conrad Orzel – Pre-Novice Men Sectional
Max Denk – Juvenile Men Sectional (U14)
Victoria Bocknek – Juvenile Women Sectional (U11)
Gold Medalists
Karen Au – Pre-Juvenile Women (U14)
Miriam Zheng – Junior Bronze Women
Natalie Leung – Preliminary Women StarSkate
Emilia Dragoev – Pre-Preliminary Women StarSkate
Silver Medalist
Max Denk – Juvenile Men (U14)
Bronze Medalist
Victoria Bocknek – Juvenile Women (U11)
Flight Winners
News >


text:
NEA Hispanic Caucus Leader Addresses National Network of Latino Children's Service Providers
NEA Hispanic Caucus Chair Gilda M. Bloom-Leiva addresses more than 100 Latino children's service providers at the annual forum of the National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) in Washington, DC. Bloom-Leiva addressed ways to improve low performing schools, which often have a high concentration of students of color. The forum theme was Building a Nation of Hope for Latino Children.
Latino children's service providers in attendance help students through stay-in school programs, afterschool programs, healthcare, mentoring and tutoring.
Among other recommendations, Bloom-Leiva called for support for the transformation model of reforming public schools, more parent and community involvement in public education, and collaboration to disrupt the status quo in the educational status of Latino students.
The conference was co-sponsored by the National Education Association.


text:
Barracudasam needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 52 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
BS to a Van
The Business has two purposes.
1. Consciously, rationally, and logically identify, understand, eliminate and expose all the bullshit in the world.
2. Record, instruct, explore, celebrate and discover the joys of living in a van.
The Business name has not been completely decided, however it will deal with both bullshit and vandwelling.
I will be mostly a video blogger.
I'm excited to see your designs! You like designing and I want you to be able to have fun with this design. This is fun for me and I'm excited to get a professional looking background for my youtube channel and website.
Because the business is based on identifying and discovering all the bullshit we encounter and how to deal with it, I made the choice to live in a van and live life on my terms. Van dwelling and living in a van are a main theme along with simplifying your life and eliminating the unnecessary things, thoughts, habits, actions and goals that we have that are based purely upon bullshit that someone has fed us.
As for the design I want both a youtube channel background and a fixed website/blog background that match and portray the same company image.
I imagine the website background divided diagonally from the top right side (not necessarily the top right corner possibly only to about 1/3 of the top area and header area) all the way to the bottom left corner.
On the left half it will portray the dealing with bullshit side of the business, and on the right half it will deal with van dwelling.
I want the overall appearance to be a darker shade to help accent the video and text. (don't be afraid to use color though)
I am open to any creative ideas on your end, however what I wrote above is what I initially imagine.
I will attach two photos, on with a bullshit stamp that I like and another of a picture of my van and a nice mountainous background. I like both of these images and think they could be combined in some artistic, creative way to portray the purpose of my site instantly.
If you want to see the basic layout of my site you can see it at http://www.bullshitbox.com (i will also add two screen shots of the site.. the images in the slider will change however they are what I have now)
Again, i want the background to be fixed so when the user scrolls the image will not move.
All i need is background image creation for youtube and a website. (if the image is good enough they can be the same image)
If they are slightly different that is also ok.
If they are very different but still present the same image that is also ok with me.
I do like the color red and see it playing a role in my new design.
I'm excited to see your work and will happily award the prize money to the best design :-)


text:
Doormat Designs Princess Plain Long Doormat
50cm x 115cm Size
Are you a trade or commercial customer? Join our trade program now.
Doormat Designs Princess Plain Long Doormat
Weights & Dimensions
50cm x 115cm Size
Additional Weights & Dimensions
Additional Features
|Material: Rubber
|Style: Shaped
|Product Type: Doormat
|Outdoor Use: Yes
|Assembly Required (50cm x 115cm|Size): No
About the ManufacturerFrom French inspired elegance to modern Australian design we have the doormat to help style your home from the outside in.
Doormat Designs Princess Plain Long Doormat
Still have questions about this product? We're here to help
We have no reviews to display for this product.
Tell Us What You Think!
If you've purchased this item we'd love for you to tell us what you think.
Your feedback helps us to ensure our products are meeting your expectations, and it will also help other shoppers make the best choices for their needs.
ReferenceSKU #DOOR1100
Home by T&W
Our selection of stylish & affordable homewares.Shop Now
Gift Cards
Let them choose the perfect gift with a T&W gift cardBuy Now
T&W Blog
Get your daily dose of inspiration, tips and advice.Get Inspired
Trade Program
Save time and money with trade service and pricing.Read More


text: "You can know the name of that bird in all the languages of the world, but when you're finished, you'll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird. You'll only know about humans in different places, and what they call the bird. So let's look at the bird and see what it's doing – that's what counts."


text:
Common job titles
Job outlook data
Writers and authors held around 137,000 jobs in 2014, the last year for which data are available. Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 2 percent from 2014 to 2024.
As online publications and services become more widespread, writers with Web and multimedia experience are well-positioned to find employment. Some will find work in the public relations departments of corporations and nonprofit organizations; others will likely find freelance work for newspaper, magazine or journal publishers.
Where can I work with this major?
The largest employers of writers and authors are:
» Get information about Adelphi's English Degree Programs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Writers and Authors.
Center for Career and Professional Development
Nexus Building, Room 225
p – 516.877.3130
Students and Alumni: email@example.com
Employers: firstname.lastname@example.com
Department of English
Harvey Hall Room 216
p – 516.877.4020


text:
Desert Night Cowl
Worked on size 35 needles from the bottom up, this superfast project uses giant yarn for big impact.
Finished Size 24″ circumference and 10¼" at longest point.
Yarn Tjockt Fat & Fluffy (100% merino wool; 19 yd [17 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): blue, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 35 (19 mm): 24″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 4½ sts and 7 rows = 4″ in St st.


text:
Next-generation dimming
SmartBar 2® gives you next-generation dimming for portable or permanent installations... without busting your budget. It provides an integrated dimming and fixture-mounting solution for compact, low-power applications, such as rentals, industrials or even small touring productions.
Set up your system in minutes and light like a pro - just plug in and play anytime, anywhere. Schools, houses of worship, community theaters and outdoor events will benefit from SmartBar 2's easy setup. No ladder necessary!
SmartBar 2 is fully digital, with operational and programming features similar to SmartPack® - chase sequences, choice of dimmer curves - as well as many new features. And the console is optional thanks to SmartBar 2's chases and local control, but pair it with a SmartFade® lighting control console and you have the perfect production combination!
Available with more power! A SmartBar 2 high-power option is available to handle twice the fixtures on a four-circuit bar.
Product Features
Data not available
PRODUCTION ADVANTAGE, INC. | PO Box 1700, Williston, VT 05495 | Phone: (800) 424-9991
or (802) 651-6915 | Fax: (877) 424-9991 |
Email Sales
Copyright © 2013 Production Advantage, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy |
Terms & Conditions | Line Card
| Helpful Links |
Price List | Account | View Cart | Contact Us


text:
STANLIB:Internships 2017 / 2018 in Johannesburg
STANLIB understand the need to support not only our own people, but those living in our local communities as well. In line with this, we invest in people from diverse backgrounds. Running various programmes such as the learnership programme to provide opportunities for unemployed graduates to gain meaningful workplace experience to complement their studies and gain access to the labour market. Successful applicants will be employed on a 12 Month contract, given a monthly stipend/allowance..
Internships Application deadline is 18 November 2016
Internships Provider: STANLIB
Internships Location:Johannesburg
Field of Studies:
The following areas/departments are looking for unemployed Graduates with applicable qualifications:
1. STANLIB Africa businesses (BCom/Honors; Financial Accounting or Investment management) reference – STANLIB Africa 2017
2. Legal, Risk & Compliance for East Africa unit (BCom; Law, Risk or Accountancy) reference – Legal Risk Compliance 2017
3. Analytics, Risk & Implementation (BSc; Maths or stats or Actuarial Science) reference – Implementation team 2017
4. Quantitative Analysis (BSc; Actuarial Science or Mathematical Science) reference – Quants 2017 e. Investment Office (BCom; Accounting or Investment Management) Investment Office 2017
5. Institutional Distribution/Product solution (BCom; Finance studying towards CFA) reference – Institutional Distribution 2017
6. Marketing Business Unit Areas;
- Branding Business Unit (BCom/BA Marketing or Communications with an understanding of digital and social media) Must be a good writer reference – Brand Marketing 2017
- Internal Communication & Thought Leadership (BCom/ BA Marketing or Communications); Must be a good writer reference – Internal Communication 2017
- Classical Marketing/Accounts Management for both STANLIB's head office in JHB & Africa (BCom marketing and project management skills also Finance background with writing skills preferably) reference – Accounts Management 2017
7. IT Business Unit Areas;
- IT; Middleware team, interest in Business analysis, development & support (BCom; Informatics or BSc Computer Science) reference – Middleware 2017
- IT; ICT GRC, exposure to the whole IT environment (BCom IT or BSc IT/ Computer Science) reference – ICT2017
- IT; Center of Excellence – Project management, Business analyst etc. (BSc degree in information technology or BCom Information Systems / Information Technology / Analytics) reference – COE2017
8. Retail Business Unit (BCom Economics or Investment management) reference – Retail2017
9. Linked Investment Service Provider Business Unit Areas; » LISP Tax (BCom Tax or Financial Management & Tax or Investment Management & Tax) reference – Lisp Tax 2017
To qualify for the Graduate Training programme, you must:
- Be an unemployed South African citizen graduate aged 20-35 years:
- Have completed a degree or Honours at a South African institute of Higher learning.
How to apply
Kindly submit an updated CV, certified copies of ID, Matric certificate, qualifications and full academic statement. All applications to be emailed to [email protected] with the correct reference number per area/department of your interest. Please note: Applicants are allowed to apply in more than one area but in this case they will need to apply separately as per references of preferred area.
Contact Zanele Ngwenya– Tel: +27 (0)11 783 9390/+27 (0)11 326 5262 for further enquiries.
Failure to comply with the above will automatically disqualify candidates. Should you not receive any communications from us in 2 weeks from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. Corre
For latest South African Government Departments, Municipalities, Parastatals Jobs / Vacancies visit workforgov.co.za


text:
The infamous '80s Cole Valley comedy club, The Other Cafe, is launching a new comedy showcase series, with its first SF show next Saturday Night, March 26th. This one night only event will feature Boston's top comedian Don Gavin with SF favorites Will Durst and Johnny Steele. Three true headliners in ONE show! And based on KQED's rave review of The Other Cafe reunion show last fall, this upcoming event is sure to be a pee-inducing good time.
The comedy club's founder, Bob Ayres, is inviting folks from the old neighborhood to the show as special guests of Cole Valley Alley. Tickets are $35 for the general public, but if you grab the comps before Thursday March 24th (and while they last), you can be part of a FREE block of seats set aside especially for CVA supporters. Tickets will given on a first come, first served basis, so don't delay, as supplies are limited.
Come laugh with us and get to know your neighbors (old & new). Be sure to sign up by Thursday, March 24th, or before the block of tickets are all claimed (whichever happens first). And don't forget to tell your neighbors about this amazing deal and show.
DON GAVIN, WILL DURST, AND JOHNNY STEELE. Sat March 26th, 8 PM at the Eugene & Elinor Friend Center for the Arts, 3200 California Street, San Francisco.


text:
I agree with Beerific
Love this idea!
We're on it! You can expect to see them available in time for the start of the next season, early next year. And, we hope you'll be as excited as we are to hear we'll be launching a Sounders FC debit card design contest early next week! Stay tuned for details!
Cheers, Kristin
Yes please!!!
@Beerific, @Sparkkl, @klopez4325 & @hrbnalder89- The wait is over! I wanted to be the first to let you know the new Sounders Debit Card design will be available next week, February 1st! You can get your hands on one by going into your local NFC to have one printed on the spot, or request one via the phone or message center. We're so excited for this new partnership and look forward to seeing everyone showing their Sounders pride! Cheers, KristinA


text:
Venue of the Month - December
Say Hello to December! where has this year gone, it has just flown past and the next thing you know it will be 2018.
So for our last venue of the month for 2017 we have a FAB Exclusive Spa Hotel and Golf Resort to offer you.
This venue is stunning and has so much to offer and is a popular hotel to get married at. The hotel is situated in Marbella and takes in the views of the coast and the nearby golf course. With direct access to the beach it makes it perfect for some photo opportunities. Your ceremoney will take place in the venue grounds which are amazing and after your ceremony you can take advanatge of this and get some great wedding photos.
Your wedding banquet will be in the dining room which over looks the golf course, pool and the sea, a perfect place to enjoy the delicious food the hotel are well known for and then to dance the night away.
The hotel offer various wedding packages to suit all your needs from table decorations to a taster menu session for up to 6 people.
The interior of the hotel is fresh, the rooms are all ensuite and to a high standard and have large balconies with either sea, pool or the golf course as your views.
A few facts of this hotel
- Location : Coastal
- Suitable for Wedding Ceremony : Yes
- Suitable for Wedding Reception : Yes
- Near to Church : Yes
- Accommodation Availability : Yes
- Nearest Airport : Malaga
- Distance from Airport : 40 Minutes
- Closest Town : Marbella
And of course the Spa should not to be missed, make sure you take advantage of some pampering time!
This venue is a perfect place to get married in Marbella, if you think this venue is your dream wedding venue then get in touch and we would be happy to provide you with further information.
Our Offer:
We have a great offer that can't be missed when booking this venue this month. You will receive a voucher for 100 euros to go towards your wedding entertainment using one of our many talented suppliers.
Here is some examples of our entertainment options - you will not be disappointed


text: Sorry for the double-post but I thought this needed a new thread with a better title, I've lost my stock rom using Safestrap, I accidentally tapped that middle button along the bottom, not knowing what i does and it just went to a black screen with some text. Here is my original cry for help on my Need help getting started thread. It has a bit more detail as to what I experienced. EDIT: In desperation, I really don't know in what sequence of events I did this in, but I pressed the middle button again and somehow got back to stock ROM. My phone booted back up. Last night, I would press BOOT OPTIONS and I would see a black screen. My guess is something fowled up when I activated ROM Slot 1. See the thread I linked to above to view the text I was seeing, which I typed out. Didn't think a screen shot was possible in safestrap.


text:
December 17th - 20th
Thursday - Sunday
Pink Lagoon
1033 Silverado Street
La Jolla, CA 32037
I really love reading and following your post as I find them extremely informative and interesting. This post is equally informative as well as interesting . Thank you for information you been putting on making your site such an interesting. JewelryReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ReplyDelete


text:
38 results for "Early Modern Age, History, Newspapers in other languages, Journals, other languages"
Academic Search Complete (ASC)
Over 9,000 academic journals full text; international bibliography 13,000 academic journals; social sciences & humanities; from 1890s
Collections Belgian Royal Library: a.o. digitised books, newspapers, journals, manuscripts, maps etc.
Belgische Bibliografie (BB)
Official Belgian Bibliography; publications from and about Belgium; instalments of the last 12 months
Berg Fashion Library
E-books, e-journals and reference works on fashion; images
National history of the printed book in the Netherlands with images, terms, biographies, auctions, links, bibliography and full text
Digitale Bibliografie Nederlandse Geschiedenis (DBNG)
Bibliography, Dutch history, prehistoric until present, 200,000 books, magazines, articles and online publications.
Digital archive of National Library of the Netherlands for national & international academic publications; incl. sciences; fulltext; onsite only.
Catalog; search for electronic journals by title or ISSN ; Browse digital magazine titles
Early Dutch Books Online (EDBO)
Full text and images; ca. 11,000 books, journals, newspapers (1781-1800) printed in the Netherlands, from KB and Un. of Amsterdam and Leiden.
Early English Books Online (EEBO)
Metadata, full text, images of books, newspapers an journals printed in the UK and North America, including English Books (1473-1700).
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- volgende ›
- laatste »


text:
Two Lies from Washington Post Ombudsman Deborah Howell (Why Oh Why Can't We Have a Better Press Corps
Skimming this morning, I spotted two lies from Washington Post ombudsman Deborah Howell. No doubt there are others as well.
She writes:
Getting the Story on Jack Abramoff: [A] Dec. 29 story said the two were not personally close. DeLay had once called Abramoff "one of my closest and dearest friends" and said on Fox News recently that they were friends. Schmidt and Grimaldi said that their reporting showed that the two were politically, not personally, close....
On October 18, Sue Schmidt and Jim Grimaldi wrote: "Abramoff, whom DeLay once described as 'one of my closest and dearest friends'..."--with no caveats about how the closeness was not personal but political. On December 29, Sue Schmidt and Jim Grimaldi wrote: "DeLay, a Christian conservative, did not quite know what to make of Abramoff, who wore a beard and a yarmulke. They forged political ties, but the two men never became personally close, according to associates of both men..."--with no caveats about how DeLay nonetheless called Abramoff "one of my closest and dearest friends." At least one of these stories is false. Certainly both are, at best, "incomplete."
And another:
Several stories, including one on June 3 by Jeffrey H. Birnbaum, a Post business reporter, have mentioned that a number of Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) and Sen. Byron Dorgan (N.D.), have gotten Abramoff campaign money.
Abramoff gave money to Republicans only. Some Indian tribes that hired Abramoff as a lobbyist also gave some money to Reid and Dorgan. But is that "Abramoff money"? Only for a certain definition of "Abramoff money"--and not an innocent one.


text:
It would be an absolute shock for me to hear if anybody reading this has never heard of Edgar Allan Poe. The macabre master of American Romanticism is commonly known to have lived a harsh life filled with confusion, betrayal, alcoholism, and the deaths of many loved ones. Fitting misery for such dark tales. Whether it's The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, or otherwise, everyone has read or at least heard one of Poe's tales or poems at one time or another. His influence on Western literature is undeniable, and it's only fair for us to ask how such tales came about.
In the vein of other staged, semi-comedic, biographical tales such as Bloody Andrew Jackson, Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe by Jonathan Christenson is (if the title somehow doesn't tip you off) an admittedly liberal retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's life from his birth to his death.
As an ensemble piece, Nevermore's cast and design can be defined by one word, 'versatility.' Save for Tyler Jones (Edgar Allan Poe), the cast plays multiple roles each that range from major characters to passing, background roles. Admittedly, I was concerned at first about whether the cast would be able to differentiate their roles enough to keep the narrative coherent. Thankfully they achieved that in no small part due to Glenda Wolfe's gorgeous, Gothic costume designs. Clad mostly in an exquisite black and white ensemble, the cast's costumes immediately set the tone in both Poe's macabre style as well as an almost campy, Tim Burton-y darkness. Each new character of import was given a costume that maintained a consistent visual theme for the production while differentiating enough to allow instant audience recognition. To continue with the theme of versatility, set designers Teresa Carson and Mike Toner paired their set down to a few simple, mobile platforms and walls (all of which stylized to appear as gravestones engraved with writing) that allowed for the scenes to shift to other "locations" with ease. It's very much up to the audience to fill in many of the gaps themselves, but the effect is not lost given that they rest of the designers (and of course the cast) keep the mind occupied.
As for the cast, they were strong as a single ensemble, but had their occasional faults as individual performers. Jones as Poe leads with a mighty performance as the macabre, world-weary side of Poe, the young, innocent, and desperate artist, and as the lighthearted idealist. Given the fluctuating tone of Nevermore it's expected that the cast be able to both capture the serious and comedic elements of their characters, and Jones does both magnificently (and let's not forget his lovely singing voice either). As for the Players (the rest of the cast) let's go in numerical order. Stephen Mercantel and Matt Connely (Players 1 and 2 respectively) are easily two of the more noticeable figures onstage who lend their talents to the ensemble easily. The trouble though is that their talents complement one another. Mercantel is a lovely singer, but his seldom spoken roles left me wanting. Vice versa, Connely as his spoken characters was grandiose, bombastic, and hilarious, but his singing voice paled when compared to the rest of the cast. Joey Banks (Player 3), similarly to Jones, maintained a strong balance between spoken and melodic quality, and added suitable charm to any scene in which he was prominent. Jessica Hughes (Player 4) was a constant delight to have onstage, often stealing the scenes with natural charisma and showmanship. Suzanne Balling (Player 5) easily owns my favorite voice in the production, weaving beautiful verses with every song she accompanies. And finally, Megan Rabuse (Player 6) falls into a similar category as Mercantel in that I enjoyed her vocal performances quite a lot, but the spoken moments, particularly her depiction of Elmira Royster, felt a tad dry. All in all, the ensemble is solid, each with their own talents and proficiencies that earned my praise and applause.
However, despite the solid cast and crew behind Nevermore, there is one troublesome issue with Christenson's script, especially for a musical. The songs are completely forgettable. Sure, that sounds like a petty gripe, but the script and score are composed in such a manner as to maintain a nearly seamless narrative throughout each act, rarely giving the audience a chance to stop, breathe, and applaud. Granted, this isn't to say that musical numbers themselves were not enjoyable at time of viewing. Thinking back on them I remember Jones' solo in Israfelas well as the cast's performance of A Dream within a Dream were two of the better sequences in the show, but I can't recall exactly how they sounded or why I liked them. Simply that they were good. The most memorable song in the whole production is (not surprisingly) The Raven which uses the text from Poe's original text of The Raven as the lyrics, thus lending the strength of one of the world's most famous pieces of poetry to the song. My other main issue with the script came in the form of a conflict of tone. True, I applauded the cast's ability to manage both the serious and comedic elements of Nevermore, but that being said one wonders why there was such a disparity between the two tones to begin with. While most of the production maintains a bizarre lightheartedness throughout, the occasional truly dreadful moments feel less like dramatic beats and more like jarring interjections. And when paired with the aforementioned, seamless blending of songs to scenes with nary a pause there is rarely the opportunity to adjust from the lighter to the darker moments and vice versa. Though the script is not without merit. The nightmare sequences are delightfully horrifying retellings of Poe's work, all of which Michael McKelvey (director) successfully staged to maintain the integrity of the original texts' tones. They easily made up the most memorable, and enjoyable sequences in the production.
Nevermore is a bit of a grab bag. On one hand, I love the performances and designs that went into creating the production, but the script is overlong, disjointed, and lacking in tonal integrity. Without wishing to spoil anything, Christenson drops a healthy dose of magical realism near the end of the script that jarringly comes out of nowhere. McKelvey and his cast/crew should feel proud of the production they have created; it's a legitimately solid piece of theatre. I only wished they had chosen a better script to throw their talents behind.
Doctuh Mistuh Productions' Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe continues playing at The Austin Playhouse from Wednesday the 26th to Saturday the 29th at 8pm, Sunday the 30th at 5pm, as well as Halloween and Thursday the 3rdthrough Saturday the 5th at 8pm.


text:
Please be patient, we are in the process of creating an online database, creating a more user friendly way for you to look up and decide which Alternator kit will work for your application. In the meantime, please refer to our online catalog below. Thank You, CW Mill Equipment Co., Inc.
2019 Alternator Kit Application Catalog Updated 11.1.2019
After you have determined which Alternator kit will work for you and would like instructions to help you install, refer to the Installation Instructions tab, click on your particular vehicle make and then click on the kit number. Let us know if you have any trouble.
You can contact us for your Alternator Kit needs or for application assistance at:
CW Mill Equipment Co., Inc.
14 Commerce Drive Sabetha, KS 66534
Phone: (785) 284-3454
Fax: (785) 284-3601
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Ask for Alternator Kit assistance.
CW Mill is a proud member of the NTEA – the Association for the Work Truck Industry.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Product(s) offered for sale may vary in design.
NOTE: Other than CW Mill™, all other product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks shown or referred to within CW Mill Equipment's sales material(s) are the property of their respective trademark holders. All rights associated with other trademarks belong to their respective trademark holder. All sales are subject to CW Mill Equipment's standard terms and conditions. You can receive a written copy of those terms and conditions by contacting CW Mill Equipment.
Content copyright of CW Mill Equipment Co., Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
spud_chick wrote: »I created a meal for my daily vits/supps which I add to its own slot in my diary, and each morning I just hit Quick Tools/Copy from yesterday in that section. Maybe you could do something similar? Make a diary section called "Every day" or something and just repeat it that way each day. I know you were hoping for a feature addition, but this might be a good workaround in the meantime. (On days when I skip my vits, I just copy from a previous day.)
I know you can make meals, but that is not what I am requesting. I would love for food to automatically be added to the diary if I have it everyday
Because you need to manually copy an item every day.


text:
How can I monitor QoS policing and shaping?Posted by michal.hrncirik in Product Blog on May 21, 2015 11:23:54 AM
Network traffic limitation is very useful concept, because it gives you the control of what critical application/traffic must be prioritized over others router ingress/egress. However it's a challenge to define traffic limitation rules and it's even more tricky to understand how they are applied on a real network. Show of hands...how many of you had to solve a problem with server, protocol or application performance even though overall switch/router interface utilization wasn't a problem? In such situation you're looking at QoS class packet drops in order to understand what's limited. That's certainly useful, but then you have to figure out how much you need to increase it, which turns into indirect mathematical formula: new QoS class % limitation = ((dropped packets/s + class speed limitation)/ class speed limitation) *100. Instead of wrestling with math- try out new NTA 4.1.1 Beta which displays QoS policing and shaping class utilization.
Before we jump to the beta, let me briefly go over QoS policing and shaping theory.
QoS Policing ("police" command)
Defines router interface Inbound and Outbound limitation and in case data is over limit it drops excess packets. Doesn't do any packet buffering. Configuration limit is in bytes.
Advantages: As it drops packets, it doesn't cause any packet delays in queue.
Disadvantages: Simply drops excess packet = data loss, affect TCP window sizes and reduce overall output rate capacity of impacted data streams with this policy (classes with drops in NTA).
Let's assume you've 75 MB/s limit on your bandwidth from ISP. The result of applying "police" command may looks like this:
|Stream before limitation
|Stream after the limitation
QoS Shaping ("shape or traffic-shape" command)
Defines router interface (only) Outbound limitation and it buffers and queues excess packets.Configuration limit is in bits/s.
Advantages: less prone to data loss because of buffering.
Disadvantages: Likely to introduce packet delay because of buffering and queuing.
And the result of shaping policy may looks like this:
|Stream before limitation
|Stream after the limitation
If you interested in more details (how to configure policing and shaping, Cisco has a good overview here: Cisco IOS Quality of Service Solutions Configuration Guide, Release 12.2 - Policing and Shaping Overview [Cisco IOS Soft… ).
Now, how can you get that right hand part from the charts above? Well, NTA 4.1.1 beta brings support of QoS policy polling on Cisco devices. You may see not only limitation applied on your classes (bits or %) but NTA also tracks historical utilization of the post-policy class utilization in respect to the class limitation.
1) Install your NTA 4.1.1 beta - NOT ON YOUR PRODUCTION SERVER (we don't support upgrades from beta)
2) Add your CBQoS devices/nodes
3) Go to the CBQoS detail page.
What's new in NTA?
Limitations in QoS policy resources
Post-Policy Class % utilization in respect to the policy settings
Go to the Edit of the "post-policy" resource and select "% of class utilization" from "Data Units" options:
Submit changes and the "Post-Policy" resource changes into this:
What it tells you is your class "host_10.140.46.119" is in spike reaching to 60% of it's QoS limit. We also prepared the OOTB report "post-policy QoS" which contains the QoS utilization.
Many of you are certainly interested in running this on your network prior NTA 4.1.1 GA and that's why we have Beta program. Simply click on the enrollment button below and you'll get your NTA beta today.
As always, your feedback is more than appreciated (contact me directly michal.hrncirik Product Management)