text:
3'rd season of the Pulsar MTV Stuntmania show is on.. also watch a similar Colombian TV show called "Pulsarmania Reto 10" online..
Colombia is one country where the Pulsar has a great fan following. For the last six years, every year there has been an annual Pulsar owners meet in that country; where fans of the bike come together for a couple of days to celebrate, ride and have a good time together.
Now similar to the lines of Pulsar MTV Stuntmania (India) a TV show called Pulsarmania Reto 10 (Pulsarmania Challenge 10) has recently been aired on Colombian TV airwaves.
Pulsar MTV Stuntmania (III) Underground
The third season of the Pulsar MTV Stuntmania in India is currently running on MTV. This time the show is being hosted by Ranvijay one of the popular VJ of MTV India who also happens to be an avid biker himself. Compared to the inaugural season, the skill on the contestants in the current season is several notches up. The presentation this time is very obviously influenced by the Hollywood movie "Tron".
Visit the Official Pulsar MTV Stuntmania site to view the episodes online.
Pulsarmania Reto 10
The Colombian show has 10 contestants who compete against each other. The skill of the contestants in this show is pretty good too. The host of this show, Silvana makes you feel that Spanish is the hottest foreign tongue in the world. Jokes apart, a lot of love seems to have gone into making this show.
The Pulsar 220S models used in the show also gets a hot "metallic green + matt black" treatment.
Visit the Official Pulsarmania Reto 10 site to view the episodes online.
Also visit the Official Pulsar Colombia Fanpage on Facebook to get glimpse of Colombia and Colombians.. I did, and was blown away.
So which show did you like more? India's MTV Pulsar MTV Stuntmania or the Colombian Pulsarmania Reto 10?
Also how about Ranvijay and Silvana along with Colombian and Indian stunters teaming up for a show together?
Related Posts
- Pulsar MTV Stuntmania Season 2 Auditions to be held as a Rockathon [May 2010]
- Chris Pfeiffer's 2010 India tour kickstarts in New Delhi [May 2010]
- Pulsar Mania TV Commercial [Mar 2008]
- 4'th National Pulsar Owner's meet: Colombia [Dec 2008]
- 3'rd National Pulsar Owner's meet: Colombia [Nov 2007]
This is to remind that the Views or Opinions in the blog are entirely mine unless explicitly stated. The Views and Opinions published in this blog should in no way be related to any other person or organization associated -- directly or indirectly -- with me.


text:
APL to host Tree of Lights open house
The Animal Protective League (APL) invites the public to honor a loved one, animal or human, with a memorial light on APL's annual Tree of Lights. For each $5 donation to APL, a small white light will be placed on the tree in the memorial garden on APL's grounds. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization's sick, injured, abused or abandoned cats and dogs.
APL will host its annual Tree of Lights open house on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 12-5:30 p.m. at its shelter, located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments, tour APL facilities and meet adoptable cats and dogs. The official tree lighting will be held at 5:30 p.m. and includes special poem readings and a brief invocation from Rev. David P. Byer of Saint Joseph Anglican Church.
Tree of Lights messages may be submitted through Dec. 31 and will be published on a special page on APL's website and in a display during the open house.
Christmas for kittens
Flea Market to Fabulous is partnering with Forever Home Feline Ranch to "jam the Jeep" with supplies. Donations of cat and kitten food, litter, bedding, toys and treats can be dropped off at 118 W. Lawrence Ave. in Springfield through Friday, Dec. 21.
The event kicked off on Black Friday with a visit from two 12-week-old sister kittens who were both adopted by customers within 48 hours. Owner Jodi Cole explained, "Our very popular shop cat, Tigger, came from the Forever Home Feline Ranch four years ago. We're an animal-loving business that supports rescues, and our customers are very giving."
Cole said, "Sometimes cats get a bad reputation for being finicky animals, but that doesn't have to be the case." She hopes to be able to promote additional adoptions, along with collecting supplies, to help support the work of Forever Home Feline Ranch.
Merry K-9 Christmas
Santa Claus will be visiting the Riverton Police Department on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12-2 p.m. to give you a chance to take photos of Santa with your pet. The $5 donation will help support Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Paws For Life. Treat bags will be given to all dogs while supplies last. The pet entrance is on the east side of the building, which is located at 1200 East Riverton Rd. in Riverton.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
a talk show, with lawyers
Get to know who lawyers are, what they do, and why they do it. Watch host Daniel Goldwater, managing partner at Goldwater Dubé law firm and third-generation lawyer, have fun, authentic conversations with the various personalities in the legal community. True to Montreal's vibrant culture and history, these conversations naturally happen in English, French or Frenglish/Franglais.
Recent Episode
In our special debut episode, Daniel jumps into the pressure cooker known in Quebec as the "Course aux stages", the process by which top law firms recruit the best and brightest law students for articling positions.
Competition is fierce and students stress out trying to put their best selves forward, maintain integrity, find out who they are and who they want to be.
Daniel interviews a McGill law student, Elizabeth Novak, a University of Montreal student, Hanane Loumi, and his own articling student, David Chun.
Get a glimpse of their challenges and takeaways as Daniel and guests share key lessons they have learned in their respective mentoring and internship roles. Managing stress and expectations, career anxiety and finding work-life balance are key themes.


text: Illusion Latest Kurti Dresses Collection 2014. Now this time Illusion Latest Kurti Dresses Collection 2014 launched the evening wear dresses for women.Wearing evening for women by Illusion Latest Kurti Dresses Collection 2014 dresses, this collection is contained to embellish the dress, maxi, tops and stylish shirts. This evening wear collection is ideal for girls and women.Women clothing dresses are designed for ladies that contains the latest creations and last impression depending on the new and the latest trend among women for wearing these stylish collections. Women are quite possessive dressed and shopping, but this problem is now solved, because this kind of collection is readily available in all corners of this world.


text:
CCM Classic Blog
Oh, Thanks a Lot ( A Thansgiving Thought) by Alan Scott
Oh, Thanks a Lot
I slept in the guest bedroom of my grandparent's house when visiting. Unfortunately, it was next to my grandmother's kitchen. My mom and I would arrive for Thanksgiving the day before, way before the uncles, aunts and cousins would pull up at the old house. By that time, my grandmother had already been in prep for the family feast to come. Needless to say, around 4:00am, I would awake to the sound of egg beaters, along with the collage of holiday aromas, drifting and hovering over my bed like a web of tantalizing treats. THAT was Thanksgiving morning for me. Those particular family traditions are gone, fading into treasured memories. I do thank God for the mental slideshows.
Look at the title of this article. Funny how you can make it sound sarcastic, or very warm. Try it. "Oh, thanks a LOT!" (Maybe ending it with the word, "Pal" or something I can't type on this format.) Even the word, "Oh…" can be hurtful to an ear. "Oh" makes your gratefulness appear to be an afterthought. I recommend dropping the "Oh" and go straight for the cherished words. Why? Read on.
While listening to the CCM Classic music line-up, I heard, for the first time, an Andrew Peterson song from 2012, "Don't You Want To Thank Someone" from his, "Light For The Lost Boy" CD. Let me tell you, tears may come as you hear the song, or just read the lyric. It will test you. His verses will pierce you, even reclaim some memories, but guaranteed to make you put down the phone, turn off the screen and ponder once again. I highly recommend it for a rich Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving should be a way of daily life, like prayer. Society would discover it takes humility to do so. When calling up a loved one to say, "Thanks a lot", recall WHO gave that person to you. Recall WHO paved the road that brought the intersections of your relationships. Many will be grateful for the view on a midnight clear. That's terrific; however, many will not thank the Painter of the scene. Many will be thankful for their jobs. That's great. But, many employees will neglect gratefulness to the One who inspired the business owner who founded the company who hired them. Many will be appreciative for good health. However, many will ignore the One who holds all things together. Many will tell their child how thankful they are for their lives mingled with theirs. However, scads will forget to thank the Creator, the Birth Giver. Frankly, in the end, when we thank someone, or some object, we are thanking the "thing" or the "person" God created and graciously gave as a gift.
After reading this, request Andrew Peterson's, "Don't You Want To Thank Someone" in the comment area. We'll schedule it for you.
"'Cause I can hear the voice of one. He's crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready for the Kingdom Come'. Don't you want to thank someone for this?" – Andrew Peterson
From all of us here at CCM Classic, Happy Thanksgiving!
In His Grip
Alan Scott
CCM Classic
back to list
chance to talk. ?I beliеve the most effective factor
about God іs that hhe can beat up thһe devil as a result
of the satan is frightenhing and mean аnd ugly and unhealthy and God can beat him
uup ѕo the satan can?t harm us like he did those demon stuffed
folks in Jesus day.
Does one offer guest writers to write content for you personally?
I wouldn't mind composing a post or elaborating on most of the
subjects you write regarding here. Again, awesome website!
Keep up the great work! You know, a lot of persons are looking around for this information,
you can help them greatly.
Keep up the very good works guys I've included you guys
to blogroll.
- Trackback Link
- http://www.ccmclassic.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=12861&PostID=1514781&A=Trackback
- Trackbacks
- Post has no trackbacks.
Recent Posts
- This Week Vinyl Revival Highlights The Amazing Marty McCall: By Philip Mayabb
- Do You Know "The Pat Terry Group?" My Confession; By Philip Mayabb
- After Russ Taff's Depature From The Imperials, Came Paul Smith;Read All About It: By Philip Mayabb
- Don't Wait For The Movie: Why Not and What Movie? By Philip Mayaab
- Give Me Some "Candy," from Southern Gospel to CCM: By Philip Mayaab
- Do You Remember Billy Sprague? Soon You Most Definately Will! By Philip Mayaab
- From Superstardom in Mainstream to A Major Force In Christian Music; Guess Who? By Philip Mayaab
- Read About "The Champion" Guess Who? By Philip Mayaab
- If it were rock, you might think of someone like The Eagles, or Crosby, Stills, & Nash, or Fleetwood Mac, or one of many others. But who would it be in CCM Music; by Philip Mayaab
- Did You Know That Philip Bailey of Earth, Wing & Fire Crossded Over To CCM Music: by Philip Mayabb


text:
ADRIAN, Mich. -- The Siena Heights women's basketball team suffered a 65-50 loss on the road against Michigan-Dearborn on Wednesday night. Alyssa Larson led the Saints offensively with 16 points off the bench in the losing effort.
Final Score: UM-Dearborn 65, Siena Heights 60
Location: Dearborn, Mich. (UM-Dearborn Fieldhouse)
Records: UMD (19-4, 11-3 WHAC), SHU (17-6, 10-4 WHAC)
Michigan-Dearborn started the game with a 6-0 run in the opening 2:10 of the game. The Saints rallied with a 5-0 run to end the first quarter to cut the deficit to one point (10-9) heading into the second quarter.
Allye Minor gave Siena its first lead of the game after a layup in the first five seconds of the quarter (11-10). The Saints took a 25-21 lead into the locker room at the half after a 5-0 run ended the second for SHU.
The Wolverines went on an 11-0 run to end the third quarter to pull ahead by nine points at the start of the final period. UM-Dearborn continued to maintain a lead throughout the remainder of the game.
• Larson tallied another double-double off the bench for Siena with 16 points and 16 rebounds in the game. Her 16 rebounds are a season-high for 2019.
• Addyson Tomczak and Minor totaled seven points in the game.
• Four Wolverines tallied double-digit points. Ro'Zhane Wells led those four with 15 points.
• Cydney Williams led the team with seven rebounds while scoring 11 points.
The Saints will return home on Saturday to host Aquinas at 3:00 p.m. The game is the annual cancer game for the Siena Heights basketball program.


text: 90s Throwback Thursday Jams – Maxwell – Fortunate Posted on December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 by Yecheilyah Yesss. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInEmailPinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Published by Yecheilyah I write Black Historical Fiction, Poetry, and Inspirational Non-Fiction for the Freedom of all People. Visit me on the web at yecheilyahysrayl.com/ View all posts by Yecheilyah


text:
Hi folks!
Just wanted to let you know some more classes have been added to the calendar for Christmas Cards! It's a series of 3 classes, 1 each month starting Sept 15th.
As an added treat, if you sign up for all 3 classes, you get a special bonus gift from me!
You check out the dates on my calendar here. I will also be adding in some non-Holiday classes, too – but for those that want to plan ahead for those Holiday cards.. this is for you!
Here are the details for the classes:
What: We will make 10 Christmas Cards, with envelopes. Cost is $30, and is non-refundable.
Where: my house
When: 10 AM (note the earlier time from previous classes so you have more of your day left!)
Class Special – If you RSVP and come to all 3 classes in the series (1 each month in Sept, Oct, Nov) you will also receive a special present from me (the cute Cherry Cobbler Distressed Card Tin, decorated and ready to hold your cards).
If you want to participate, but cannot make a certain date, I can work out a to-go class package for you.
* RSVP is due 1 week prior to each class.*
Class 1 – Saturday, September 15th, RSVP by Sept 8th.
Class 2 – Saturday, October 20th, RSVP by Oct 13th.
Class 3 – Saturday, November 17th, RSVP by Nov 10th.
Please bring your own adhesive, all other supplies are provided.
I will confirm your registration once I receive it so you know you are signed up.
If there are questions, just let me know!
Happy Stamping,


text:
Main menu:
1. Do you sell your products from a shop? All the products have been sold via our on-
2. Where are the products made? The Egyptian cotton is sourced from Egypt, the Nile Delta, which is renowned for being one of the finest. We have thread counts of 200, 400: we also have the Egyptian cotton sateen in the 300, 800 and 1000 thread count. We shall be introducing further ranges of quality linen with high thread counts in the near future.The embroidery threads we use are of the highest quality, durability and are colour-
The embroidered designs are stitched here in Wales, UK. Each embroidered product is a made-
3. I own a B&B / Hotel / Guesthome do you supply to the Trade? Some of our customers are hoteliers, we offer a professional monogramming and digitizing service to the Trade. Please contact the office -
4a. We have a guesthome with a website -
Yes indeed.
4b. Do you sell to only hoteliers? No, we also have loyal clients who request bedlinen for their own homes. Providing clients meet the minimum order requirement, we are happy to supply.
5. I would like a unique design for a garment / bedlinen is this service available? Lyn has accepted commissions for exclusive designs from within the haute couture fashion industry therefore this service may well be available. For an exclusive design of bedlinen: many of the designs on the website have been adapted to the client's requirements resulting in a unique design to the client. An exclusive design is also available to the individual client.
6. Are your designs suitable for uses other than just bedlinen? Embroidery is adaptable and designs can be stitched on to most fabrics. Lyn has accepted commissions from clients within the haute couture fashion industry and even from a client requesting a design project to be embroidered on a marquee for a wedding.
7. Do you charge for delivery? We do now charge for delivery at cost price.
8. I would like to have embroidery / monogramming on the pillowcases and sheets to match the duvet cover, sheets, valance, etc., is this a service you provide? Yes, this is available.
9. Regarding the various fonts shown on your website, are these available in different colours and sizes? All the fonts can be colour matched to a colour and shade of your choice. The fonts shown on the website are a sample of styles and colours -
10. What is meant by percale? Any fabric
For further details on our range of bedlinen see: Bedlinen Info
The above are a sample of questions from previous clients -


text:
" La Roca Village " Chic Outlet Shopping / 6 hrs
Medieval day Pals or Peratallada & Castell Gala-Dalí / 6hrs.
"Panoramic Barcelona "- Tour / 8 hrs.
Salvador Dalí day Tour (Museum & Castle)/8hrs.
One Day in Montserrat Monastery & Salnitre Caves / 8hrs.
One Day in Costa Brava or Sitges (Garraf)/ 6hrs. ( From Barcelona city)
Private Transfers Barcelona – Costa Brava – Barcelona
Experience Horseriding, Kayaking, Golf, Snorkeling,Hiking, ScubaDiving, PadleSurfing..
"Wine Experience Costa Brava"- Cellars & Vineyards
Concièrge Barcelona or Costa Brava
Walking Tours / Senderismo / Hiking/ Nordic Walking/ Costa Brava / 5hrs.
"Besalú Medieval village"/ 6hrs.
"Barcelona Luxury Shopping / 5hrs."
"Olympic Ring": Stadium,Montjuic & Poble Espanyol/ 6hrs.
Gaudi's Parc Güell or Laberint d' Horta/ Tibidabo Castle or Foster's Tower / 6 hrs.
One day in Cadaqués Village & St. Pere de Rodes Monastery- 8hrs.
MARINELAND or WATERWORLD ? 1 day Experience
FC.Barcelona Stadium/Museum-The Aquarium or The ZOO (to choose) 1day Experience
ONE DAY IN MARINELAND or WATERWORLD With BestPlanBCN.
Chill out your Summer!
Run away from the heat. We take you To Marineland / Dolphins shows or Waterworld / Aquapark (to choose) for a full day this summer! A different day, entertainment, Sea animals, Good fun, adrenaline and more.
The perfect option for families with children spending their holidays in Barcelona or Costa Brava Hotels. Also suitable for groups of young students . See prices for more than 8 persons.
Daily Departures from your Reception at 9h. return time 18h. MiniVan private transportation with a BestplanBCN guide in english all time with you except inside the Parks.
Minimum Booking 4 persons . Maximum 8. (See special offer 4rth. guest for free).
Tickets,Snacks and drinks Included.
This is a Private Tour. We don't mix different groups.
Book Now!
|Private Transportation
|Entrance tickets, drinks .
|BestPlanBCN GIFT !


text:
Some people find it hard to make friends. Fear of rejection or humiliation can make a simple action like walking up to someone and starting a conversation one of the scariest things in the world. What if they just ignore you? What if you make a joke and no-one laughs? So many what ifs?
But, it seems that some people don't share these worries. For some people, making friends is the most natural thing in the world. It seems that Camila Cabello is one of these people.
Obviously, we all know about Camila's all-conquering friendship with Shawn Mendes. We've shipped them hard enough and listened to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' enough times. Meanwhile, we can't even do a group project with our BFF without starting World War Three.
Despite their busy pop star schedules the pair were reunited earlier this year and took the most adorable selfie. It's complete #goals tbh.
But the list of Camila's pop star friends just keeps growing and growing. Obviously her and Machine Gun Kelly are on great terms, with their joint single 'Bad Things' smashing the charts all around the world. When they came to the UK together we saw how strong their banter was and you know how much we love banter. Banter is what we live for.
Not to forget her current singles, 'Love Incredible' with Cashmere Cat and 'Hey Ma' with Pitbull and J Balvin, the latter having already torn up the latin charts worldwide since its release. Tbh, it's safe to say Mila has a lot of friends in high places. DALE!
QUIZ: Who said it – The Queen or Camila Cabello?
13 perfect thoughts Camila Cabello has had about food which make us hangry AF
It recently surfaced that she had recorded a demo of The Chainsmokers 'Closer', one of the biggest hits of last year. Although the feature eventually went to Halsey, it does mean that Mila could be in line for a big collab with the hottest production duo in the world right now. How good would that be? Very, is the answer to that question.
Anyone else would be content with that, but Mila has literally been on a banter spree on Twitter over the past couple of days with half the music industry, which is getting us incredibly buzzed for her forthcoming debut album.
She recently made a new BFF in producer Zedd when she performed at his ACLU Fundraiser Concert. Another mate in the bag!
thank you @ACLU and @Zedd for a beautiful night. love only 🌎🌍🌏❤
— Camila Cabello (@camilacabello97) 4 April 2017
In a recent interview with Billboard Major Lazer also revealed that they had made over 20 songs with Camila Cabello, which is no surprise to serious Harmonizers seeing that they have been hanging since last April. Diplo also revealed that one of the songs could be coming out this year, perhaps it could be the lead single from #CC1?
Mila is so close with the production trio that she recently described them as her "fam" in a tweet. She must have one of the biggest families in the world by now!
fam @diplo @walshyfire @jillionaire 💕💕🙌🏼🌹 https://t.co/y2itA7McUk
— Camila Cabello (@camilacabello97) 30 March 2017
But what has us most excited right now is that Mila is working with none other than OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and it looks like they're pretty far along. Maybe not 20 songs far along, but we'll accept one strong banger thank you very much. Ryan Tedder is famous for having written global smashes for some of the biggest artists in the world, including Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Ellie Goulding, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Ella Henderson, Leona Lewis and Beyonce. This could be something wonderful.
Our timing is flawless 🙌🙌🙌@camilacabello97 pic.twitter.com/vjHUOpQ4wN
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) 5 April 2017
. @RyanTedder 💕💕💕🎼🎹🎸
— Camila Cabello (@camilacabello97) 5 April 2017
Show us one pop star who has more friends that Camila Cabello and we'll buy you a Mars bar. We're so confident that we'll even offer one of those big duo bars. Bring it on!


text:
Craigfelen Primary School PDG Statement
The Pupil Deprivation Grant (PDG) is allocated to schools with pupils who come from low-income families and are currently known to be eligible for free school meals (e-FSM) and pupils who have been looked after continuously for more than six months (LAC).
Schools are expected to make the best use of this funding to implement sustainable strategies that will quickly bring about changes for learners eligible for free school meals or who are LAC.
As a school we have agreed the following three steps:
1. to identify the target group of pupils, its characteristics and needs
2. to plan interventions which make the most effective use of resources
3. to monitor and evaluate the impact of resources
In 2015 Craigfelen Primary School was provided with a PDG allocation of £53,550
At Craigfelen Primary School we have a comprehensive plan, agreed and monitored by CCS Local Authority and ERW, to promote progress and remove barriers to learning for students eligible for this funding.
We have used the funding available to:
- enhance teaching and learning by providing an exciting and motivating hands on curriculum that meets the needs of all our pupils.
- develop expertise of staff to meet needs of disadvantaged learners
- provide intervention and support programmes that are proven to have the greatest impact and to be sustainable, e.g. linking training to the development of expertise of staff to meet needs of disadvantaged learners
- implement and use data tracking systems to identify learners' needs, target interventions and monitor impact.
- improve attendance of target group by employing a part time pastoral support officer
- developed leadership capacity to prioritise the impact on the quality of provision and outcomes
- provide enriched experiences (see attached SDP) through the development of intergenerational community projects through the creative arts.
- enrich experiences via extra-curricular activities (see attached SDP) through involvement with the dance groups
- engage with parents and carers / improving attendance through the provision of a pastoral support officer.
Our detailed plan which includes details in respect to how we're spending the grant is available on request.


text:
RPM Auto Repair LLC offers auto repair services to Saginaw, MI
If you are having car trouble near Saginaw, the auto experts of RPM Auto Repair LLC would like to help get you back on the road quickly and safely.
We are a preferred choice for auto repair services in Saginaw, MI. Some of the services that we provide the families of Saginaw are 4x4 Services, Brakes, Car & Truck Care, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Engine Maintenance, General Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Import Cars & Trucks, Miscellaneous Services, Tires, Towing, Transmission Services and Undercar Services. Take a moment to browse our website, and get to know us at RPM Auto Repair LLC.
If you don't know what service your car, truck, or van needs, but you believe it needs repair work done, call or email our trained staff at RPM Auto Repair LLC.
We look forward to talking with you!


text:
Parking Post (Folding, bolt down)
- Bolt down parking post, folding.
- Includes padlock and fixings.
- Steel construction, Folds flat to ground for access,
- Provided with high security fixing bolts,
- Lock provided,
- Highly visible deterrent, Ideal for driveways.
- Post height=570mm Post width=60mm (square) Base plate width=130mm (square)


text:
Giving and receiving gifts within a corporate setting can be complicated. Although it is a highly effective way to boost employee productivity and morale, it can also be problematic based on value and belief systems. A good deed can quickly turn into a nightmare which is why you need to learn more about corporate gift-giving etiquette before shopping for employees.
General Rules That Employers Should Follow
Personalize If Possible
Turning an ordinary gift into a personalized one enables you to show your appreciation to your workforce. It not only makes employees feel good about their service, but it prompts them to work harder in the workplace.
Even if you are following a strict budget, a gift for a department along with individually inscribed cards would be an ideal way to say thank-you. Personal messages make people feel wanted and valued, but more importantly, it boosts productivity
Establish Protocol For Policy On Gifts
Did you know that the IRS limits the amount that employers can spend on corporate gifts? No employee can receive one or a combination of items that total $25.00 in a single tax year. Most corporations want to avoid tax liability so they adhere to strict guidelines when deciding on what type of products to buy.
There is one exception to the maximum gift amount rule: gifts under $4 that display the company name is not considered a gift but rather business supplies (pens, customized stationary, and gift sets). Corporations may also have a set procedure for who is responsible for tax liability on more expensive gifts. Employees need to know if they will have to pay taxes so that they have the right to accept or decline based on obligation.
Consider Cultural Differences
It is critical to avoid gifts that have a cultural or religious inference so that none of your employees feel uncomfortable about getting something they cannot accept. Not only can it disrupt the workforce, but discrimination is illegal under federal law.
A positive gesture can instantaneously become an adverse event which is why you should avoid any gift that implies or misconstrue your actions. It will also be offensive if you innocently give a particular item that supports any individual religious belief.
Should All Employees Receive The Same Gift?
You do not have to give the same gift, but you should maintain strict adherence to the amount you spend so that one department does not feel less important in the workplace. An excellent way to avoid this type of situation is to buy gifts that your employees can use in their daily activities as it avoids comparison because of differences in duties.
Disengaged employees cost companies up to $550 billion each year. If you want to improve production rates, gift-giving is your opportunity to boost morale and promote a positive attitude in the workplace.
Giving gifts is simple when you follow corporate gift-giving etiquette which is why SG Wedding Favors provides a variety of affordable and fully-customizable products that enable you to create a friendly and productive atmosphere.


text:
Lucas Torreira's dad reveals when Sampdoria ace will undergo Arsenal medical
Uruguay midfielder will swap Serie A for the Premier League once the World Cup ends for the South Americans
LUCAS TORREIRA'S dad claims the Sampdoria midfielder will complete his Arsenal move once Uruguay exit the World Cup.
Ricardo Torreira says negotiations have gone smoothly and his 22-year-old son will jet to London for a medical as early as next week - if France KO the South Americans in the quarter-finals.
New Gunners boss Unai Emery has already signed Bayer Leverkusen's Germany keeper Bernd Leno, 26, and Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, 34, from Juventus.
And Torreira senior told Italy's Radio CRC: "I want the best for my son and I also know that Arsenal showed a lot of interest in him
"It's not done, neither is it official because he hasn't signed anything but there's a great chance that Lucas' future will be in England.
"There was no problem in the negotiations and the latest is that, as soon as the World Cup ends, he'll go to London for a medical."
Torreira's arrival coincides with the departure of fans' favourite Jack Wilshere after 17 years with Arsenal.
The central midfielder, who picked up the last of his 34 England caps two years ago, was today tipped to join Fenerbahce ahead of West Ham.
Wilshere, 26, said yesterday he was "willing to go abroad if the right opportunity comes up".
And it is thought the Turkish giants have already offered him a better deal than his Premier League suitors.
Wilshere greeted the end of his Emirates' contract on Saturday by posting a montage of photos of his Arsenal career on social media.
He added: "First day in 17 years not being an Arsenal player.
"Ups and downs but I enjoyed every minute of it."


text:
Living Corporate is a platform dedicated to exploring and celebrating underrepresented identities in Corporate America.
In our second B-side episode, Parin and Ola field questions from you and generally discuss the topics covered from our show about leveraging higher ed and thinking #beyondthebag.
Length: 13:01
Host: Parin, Ola
Ola: Hey, I'm Ola.
Parin: Hi, I'm Parin.
Ola: And this is our first B-Side episode.
Parin: Bimpe, do you want to tell us a little bit about what a B-Side episode is gonna be?
Ola: Yeah. A B-Side episode is kind of a response to our latest episode, and it's gonna be shorter, more casual, and we're gonna talk about some feedback that we got from our listeners.
Parin: Absolutely, and I want to start out by saying we had a fantastic latest episode, and we're super excited to be able to address some of the comments and feedback that we got.
Ola: Yeah, let's dive in.
Parin: Our latest episode was Beyond the Bag: Leveraging Higher Education In Your Career.
Ola: Yeah, and Zach and Ade had a guest speaker, Richard Odior, and they spoke about kind of how higher education may be a way to get a higher salary but actually have a lot more benefits than that. So let's get to our questions.
Parin: Absolutely. And so one of the first questions we had come in is "What exactly is the bag? Is it a specific income level, quality of life, or socioeconomic status?"
Ola: Yeah, and I think for this one--at least when I heard that question I was thinking, "Well, the bag is whatever you want it to be." It's just kind of your personal outlook. What did you think?
Parin: I would have to agree with you. I think the bag is whatever you make it. For some people, that might just be, you know, a certain threshold salary-wise. It might be, like, a standard of living that they, you know, aspire to achieve. The bag really is whatever you define it to be.
Ola: Right? And I think on some levels we're talking about, like, having that basic level of income that you feel comfortable with, but beyond that, what your aspirations are, what your passions are, and how you can kind of achieve those.
Parin: Absolutely, absolutely. Agreed. I guess another interesting question that we had come in--and Bimpe, feel free to jump in on this one--it is regarding where the expectation of attending college comes from. Because, again, in the episode, you know, we were constantly about education and sort of how education ultimately feeds into, you know, I guess a good salary. But do you want to jump in on that one?
Ola: Yeah, for sure. Whenever I think of expectation of attending college, I just think of my parents and my grandparents and just this idea that, like, they were all educators for the most part, or at least my grandparents on my mom's side were educators. A principal, principals of two different schools, and then my mom is an academic dean. My dad is a professor. So I grew up around the context of higher education, so that was the normal. They all have multiple degrees, so I'm the slacker with my mere one. [laughs] So personally for me it comes more from my parents than it ever did from, like, school or outside pressures at all.
Parin: Yeah. I think it varies from person to person kind of depending on your background. I'd have to kind of, you know, say my expectation definitely came from my family. I'm also kind of, like, the slacker. Everyone's got, like, multiple degrees, lots of academics, but I--
Ola: Yeah. [laughs] We're, like, business consultants and we're slacking. Anyway.
Parin: [laughs] Yeah, we are completely, like, the bottom of the food chain with that one. [laughs] But I also know kind of--like, the education system does kind of build you up to attend college. Like, it's kind of like you go to school to attend college. Like, you've got all those SAT and ACT prep classes, you know? It just kind of seems like a societal norm at this point.
Ola: Right, and I feel like sometimes it's more that--like, some schools get judged based on the amount of their graduates that attend college, so--you know, if you're being goal-oriented, that can--that is at least something that's measurable as far as outcomes. So I think it's also, like, this new wave of, like, more people going to college because, you know, the middle class in America is growing, and more of us see college as necessary. I mean, even when--I know people who had to get degrees to be bank tellers. That wasn't the case so many years ago, so it kind of makes sense that now we're expecting the baseline to be college instead of high school.
Parin: For sure, for sure. And that's absolutely not to say that college is determinate of your success in life, but that also segues into our next question, which is what is the true value of an education beyond a means of financial security? So basically, is there any point in doing all of this, you know, spending on college besides, you know, getting a good job or, you know, getting a certain level of salary?
Ola: Yeah. I mean, I really like that question because I've always thought of education beyond financial security because growing up I didn't really think about financial security, luckily. So when I think of education now, I think about the community that I've been able to build and, you know, just having an audience with all of the alumni from my gigantic school that is, like, completely amazing. Shout out to UW Madison. Badgers. [laughs] But we're everywhere, Badgers are everywhere, and I feel like--and I have seen, like, going to a new city and not knowing what to do and just reaching out to the local Badger community and having people advise me and talk with me. Not even career-wise, but, like, how to find an apartment, how to, you know, navigate what the best grocery stores are and that sort of thing. So there's this beautiful community that comes out of it, and that for me is, like, one of the main benefits.
Parin: Right. So you're mostly alluding to, like, the social experience, kind of?
Ola: Yeah, yeah.
Parin: Yeah, absolutely. And I'd have to agree. I mean, for one, college or school in itself is a social experience. I mean, you're building, you know, lifelong relationships, but I don't know if anyone else agrees or kind of feels that. I think education--like, I actually went to school to learn stuff, whether or not that--[laughs] whether or not that is actually being used in, like, you know, my day-to-day job is another story.
Ola: [laughs] I was about to say "I learned things, but I don't know where they went."
Parin: You know? And there's certain things I wouldn't have learned unless I went to college, and guaranteed you can probably teach yourself most things, but on top of the social experience there's definitely, like, other things that you learn as a person. Like, you learn to be independent. Like, I know for a lot of people, like, going to college, that's, like, your first time out in the real world, and you just learn all these, I guess, life skills [inaudible].
Ola: Mm-hmm. In a kind of safe environment too.
Parin: Yeah, exactly. Exactly.
Ola: Compared to, like, being out there as, like, an 18-year-old, which is scary and dangerous.
Parin: Yeah, yeah. Oh, that's very scary. Absolutely. So yeah, I think that's what I would say the true value of an education is. I mean, different people look at it differently. For some people it's a--you know, a stop on the path to financial security. For other people, it's really for the experience.
Ola: Yeah, agreed. Well, those were great questions. Let's move on to our Favorite Things.
Parin: Oh, this is my favorite part of the B-Sides, and I'm super excited to share my Favorite Things, but Bimpe, how about you tell us what your Favorite Things are so far or currently trending?
Ola: Okay. I have two things. First is the book "Well, That Escalated Quickly" by Francesca Ramsey, and Francesca Ramsey is someone I've followed on the internet, on YouTube, for a long time, and first she had natural hair videos where she was showing how to design her locks and kind of do funky styles with them. And I've never had locks, but I always had [inaudible] so I started to experiment from that. And then she kind of blew up on the internet, and what she's talking about in her book is memoirs and mistakes of an accidental activist. So coming into this space where you're listened to about social issues and knowing how to handle that with tact and, you know, retaining your own sanity. So I went to kind of the book launch, her book tour, in D.C., and it was packed. It was, you know, standing room only. People were so excited, and I met people in line for the book signing that, you know, had also followed her since the early lock video days. And it was a really great event, and I loved seeing her. Yeah, so that's, like, number one Favorite Thing. Everyone should go buy the book. Make her a New York Times bestseller, okay? She deserves. She deserves.
Parin: Yes, she really does. I was so sad I couldn't make it. It looked like a fantastic event.
Ola: Yeah, no, it was really great. And then second Favorite Thing is just kind of those moments where you can measure your progress. So I had a few moments like that this week, and for me it's been a great week. I think on Monday I realized that, like, I had lost 40 pounds since Thanksgiving...
Parin: Yes, girl.
Ola: Thank you. [laughs] Also this week I found out I got promoted, and that was, you know, something that I worked really hard for and just, like, stayed in my case, and so I am--my Favorite Thing is feeling those moments where you can look back and kind of track your progress and see that you are growing, even if every day doesn't feel like it.
Parin: Absolutely. Oh, my God. Congratulations on the promotion and on the 40 pound drop. Just black girl magic out here. Yes.
Ola: [laughs] Yes, yes. Excellence [inaudible]. Thank you.
Parin: [laughs] I guess my Favorite Things are not really--they're not that serious. It's finally summer, y'all, so I'm really, really excited to be out there not wearing a jacket. But for someone like me who's got a bunch of hair going on, I am really having headwraps right now. It's super convenient. Like, I don't know if everyone can rock those specifically, like in corporate settings, but I work remotely so your girl can just rock headwraps all day every day. I'm really loving them. Then my second favorite place--and Bimpe, you can literally, like, talk about this 'cause we were right there two days ago--is The Coupe in D.C. Shout out. Y'all, this place is great just to sit down, get a meal, you know, get your work done, and, you know, if you stay long enough you can segue into the bar. [laughs]
Ola: Didn't we move positions, like, two or three times? We, like, kept getting up and moving to different tables. We're like, "Okay, now we're going to move into this middle section." "Now we're going to move to the bar section." We were there for, like, eight hours.
Parin: Oh, yeah. Yeah. They had all my coins. They can have all my coins all day. Great place to work, network. You know, just--you know, love it. Love it. Shout out, y'all. Keep doing what you do. But yeah, that's it from us. Thank you guys for listening in, and stay tuned for our new episode coming out soon.
Ola: All right, thanks. Bye, guys.
Parin: Thanks. Bye, guys.
Kiara: Living Corporate is a podcast by Living Corporate, LLC. Our logo was designed by David Dawkins. Our theme music was produced by Ken Brown. Additional music production by Antoine Franklin from Musical Elevation. Post-production is handled by Jeremy Jackson. Got a topic suggestion? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can find us online on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and living-corporate.com. Thanks for listening. Stay tuned.


text:
Chicago Cultural Center > Visual Art Program > Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > Shutter to Think
Learn the stories behind many of Natkin's photos of rock icons in their early careers including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne and many more. The exhibit narrative was written by Chicago Sun-Times staff writer Dave Hoekstra.
The exhibit features dramatic large imagery and incisive interview video segments produced by the Tribeca Flashpoint Academy for Media Arts.
"Shutter to Think: The Rock & Roll Lens of Paul Natkin" was curated and designed by Lance Tawzer, Curator for the Elmhurst Historical Museum.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 25 from 5:30–7:30 pm (FREE and Open to the Public)
click on image to enlarge
Chicago Cultural Center
Garland Gallery, 1st Floor South
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
FREE Admission
Building Hours:
Closed Holidays
News Release: Chicago Cultural Center Welcomes Exhibition Of Chicago's Own Legendary Rock Photographer


text:
Due to yesterday's travel dilemmas, day 4 posting was delayed.
But here it is.
And if I can borrow the title of Lil Wayne's latest mix tape – sorry for the wait.
Started the gray, drizzly morning in Des Moines with a run.
See? Drizzly.
Then off to the airport for a delayed flight, a missed flight and another delayed flight. Followed by a dark, rainy, EXTREMELY foggy, two-hour climb into the mountains, all the while keeping our eyes peeled for any signs of the Appalachian T-Rex. (Don't worry. No sightings.)
We arrived at midnight and all breathed a sigh of relief. Followed quickly by a deep, cleansing inhale of crisp mountain air — and then bed.


text:
Exclusive to Sophisticato, these round drop earrings are unique! Lightweight, they have been created by encasing layers of acrylic within glossy resin.
Deep royal blue merges in to shimmering pink while the backs are equally unique with shades of blue in an almost 'woodgrain' finish.
The resin circles are 20mm in diameter and have a drop of 40mm from the base of the earring hook.
Sterling silver hooks
Presented in a Branded Gift Box
JoJo Blue is a mother /daughter partnership. From their studios in Scotland, Sheena Johnson handcrafts beautiful jewellery from acrylic and resin, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that are truly unique.
Geometric statement pieces, versatile necklaces, inspired by the colours of nature, JoJo Blue Design's pay tribute to the freedom of the unexpected.
Mary Johnson meanwhile hand paints the most beautiful silk scarves
These contemporary pieces express a love of colour and abstract form, a belief in the power of colour and art to express who you are, a mark of your individuality.


text:
Your friends are fundraising. Don't miss out, opt in.
Great Basin K-9 Sar Inc Registered charity number 770673835
"Keep up the good work Gunny and Joe!"
John Culkin donated
$100.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid
"On behalf of Joe Jennings"
Jim Swope donated
"This donation is made in thanks to Joe and Betsy Jennings and their awesome dog Gunny - for the their generosity and friendship during my trip to Powder Mountain."
David Kulowiec donated
$250.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid
"To Joe and, Betsy, and Gunny"
Sam stopak donated
"Donating in honor of Joe and Betsy Jennings and Gunny."
Richard Wells donated
"You all are doing such a great job..."
DeLilly Mason donated
$25.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid


text:
Free Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps Latest Download For PC Windows 7,8,10,XP
Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps Latest Download For PC Windows Full Version.Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps Full Version Download for PC.Download Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps Latest Version for PC,Laptop,Windows.Gamesappsdownload.com ist ein Web-Verzeichnis android apps files of most free android application and games, just download the android apk files, then install free apps when and where you want, or install from Google play.Android provides a rich android application framework that allows you to build innovative android apps and games for mobile devices in a Java language environment. The documents listed in our website provide details about how to download apk.
Find definitions for English words, learn spelling, study grammar and pick up new vocabulary with Dictionary.com. Look up online dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms with a touch!
Dictionary.com's word search covers 2,000,000+ English words, synonyms and antonyms: perfect for ACT study or SAT prep! Learn spelling, study grammar and discover new vocabulary with a host of learning features. Pronounce English words correctly, look up the Word of the Day and explore etymology to supplement your language education.
Online Dictionary Definitions & Thesaurus Synonyms: TOP 3 FEATURES
1. Learn words without spelling them: use audio word search to find dictionary definitions using just your voice!
2. Discover thesaurus synonyms and antonyms: enhance your ACT education or SAT prep.
3. Pronounce new vocabulary correctly. Learn words and perfect your pronunciation with ease.
Your online dictionary and word search doesn't just allow you to find definitions, learn spelling, study grammar or practice pronunciation. Explore many more learning and education features designed to help you pick up new vocabulary, complement your ACT or SAT prep, and learn words for the fun of it.
Etymology: look up the origins of even the strangest English words.
Word of the Day: learn new words daily and impress your friends.
Save your favorite words, synonyms and antonyms for easy reference. Perfect for standardized test learning!
Not sure of the spelling? Suggested Words helps you find what you're looking for.
Explore fun language facts, weird etymology, language in the wild and other fascinating linguistic topics with hundreds of articles.
Increase your eloquence, perfectly pronounce words and become a language lover from your Android device with Dictionary.com!
Want even more? Enhance your Dictionary.com app with our in-app purchases:
• Encyclopedia
• Example Sentences
• Idioms and Phrases
• Encyclopedia
• Slang & Rhyming Dictionaries
• Medical & Science Dictionaries
*Unlock all in-app purchases for 1 low price by upgrading to the Dictionary.com Premium app!*
How To Play Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps On PC,Laptop,Tablet
1.Download and Install Android Emulator on PC,Laptop,Tablet.Click "Download Emulator" to download.
2.Run Android Emulator on PC, Laptop or Tablet.
3.Open Android Emulator for PC,Laptop,Tablet import the Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps file from your PC Into Android Emulator to install it.
4.Install Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words APPS for PC Windows.Now you can play Dictionary.com: Find Definitions for English Words Apps Spiele auf PC.


text:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Giant hornest's NEST!
Posted by Melinda at 6:59 PM 5 comments: Links to this post
Labels: hornet's nest
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I got myself a little travelocity gnome!
There is just something about these little guys that I like. I have wanted to get myself one for a long time now. I decided to get this little guy from Big Lots as it was marked way down already for end of summer sales. I did not put him outside for fear someone might steal him. I put him in my kitchen for now....and he looks perfect and I can enjoy seeing him there every day where I could not if he were sitting out front or back.
Posted by Melinda at 11:10 PM 4 comments: Links to this post
Labels: gnome
Thursday, July 9, 2009
good morning sun! (CLICK to enlarge)
Cracker Barrel had some wonderful items for the home and garden on sale a week or so ago when we went there for breakfast. I loved this so much I got one for my uncle for a thank you gift but also got myself one. I stuck mine in the kitchen window for now where the sunlight catches in the sun's face and looks beautiful. CLICK on the image to see it big and up close!
Posted by Melinda at 10:09 PM 4 comments: Links to this post
Labels: sun
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Full Buck Moon July 7, 2009! AWESOME raspberry colored moon!
WOW...did you all see this moon last night as it was rising? It was awesome! SO LARGE and SO RASPBERRY in color!! A few Indian tribes have also called the Full Buck Moon "Full Blood Moon" or "Raspberry Moon" or even "Red Berries Moon" because when it rises it appears reddish in color. I could not believe I had the chance to see this moon exactly like that as it first rose last night!
The Full Buck Moon is known as such because it is the time when buck deer sprout velvety new antlers. It can also be known as the "Full Thunder Moon" because thunderstorms are more frequent during this month. It symbolizes a time of harvesting and enjoyment of crops of the season. To some this is the "Blessing Moon". Energy moves into creation. Opportunities for self-reliance and confidence, unity and balance abound. It can also be known as the "Hay Moon" or "Meadow Moon" because the meadows are at their greatest point of growth in this month and it is a time for hay cutting. Some have even called it "Ripe Corn Moon," "Herb Moon," "Grass Cutter Moon, and "Hungry Ghost Moon."
Posted by Melinda at 6:21 AM 5 comments: Links to this post
Labels: Full Buck Moon
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
for all the birthday wishes! I spent a quiet day at home with my son. I never even got out of my pajamas the entire day! It was nice....
Posted by Melinda at 7:44 AM 2 comments: Links to this post
Full Buck Moon, July 6, 2009
Posted by Melinda at 7:43 AM 1 comment: Links to this post
Labels: Full Buck Moon, moon, moons
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Moon Sunday night...at dusk....June 28, 2009
I was sitting upright in a regular lawn chair.....using my Lumix point and shoot camera......NO tripod.....zoomed in 40x....
the moon was so pretty
Posted by Melinda at 6:30 AM 12 comments: Links to this post
Labels: moon
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Isaiah 2:5 "…come let us walk in the Light of the Lord"
God the Father wasn't content to send a message of healing to the human family. His love was so great that he sent us his Son.
The coming of Jesus revealed both God's will and destiny for every man and woman. He gave himself as both the unchanging sign of this destiny and the means of achieving it.
Awaiting the Lord's return is not a matter of hoping against all odds that we might live eternally with him. Rather it means living now the assurance that God will bring to fruition the true purposes of his Son's coming.
All who share life with Christ become the fruit of the earth, for they possess the same beauty and glory as Christ.
And knowing that Christ will bring to fulfillment on his return all that his birth initiated should bring us "rejoicing to the house of the Lord" (Psalm 122: 1).


text:
At least a quarter of all employers, and well over half of large employers, are offering their workers a choice of a high-deductible health plan, according to Mercer, a benefits consultant. This is the time of year when many employers ask you to sign up for health insurance, so if you are going to take the high-deductible plunge, here are some things to consider:
How High Is High?
The days of having a health plan that covers all out-of-pocket costs are largely gone. Even H.M.O. plans, which require you to go to a doctor or hospital within a specific network, may require you to meet a deductible before your coverage kicks in.
There is no precise definition of a high-deductible plan, but it is widely considered to be a plan that is paired with a special savings account and with a deductible of at least $1,300 for an individual and $2,600 for a family. There are often different deductibles covering your prescriptions, a hospital stay or an emergency visit, as well as more routine care.
The Affordable Care Act sets annual limits on how much employees can be expected to pay out of their own pockets. In 2017, an individual is responsible for as much as $7,100, and families face a cap of $14,300.
Savings and Cash Flow
If you have saved the paperwork from your insurer from previous years, you may be able to get a pretty good sense of how much you might typically spend, barring a medical emergency.
If you really don't have the money to pay for even minor medical emergencies, like an unexpected trip to a specialist, an expensive blood test or an M.R.I., you should think twice about a high-deductible plan.
Also factor in a health savings account. That can help offset the out-of-pocket costs. These accounts can accumulate funds tax-free, you can often invest the money and use it for a medical rainy day in the distant future. And some employers even pitch in $500 or $1,000 to the account.
Free Is Free
Make sure to figure out what services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs. Some primary care doctor visits, for example, or preventive procedures like colonoscopies or a flu shot can be fully covered.
A Call to Save Money
Companies are increasingly offering telemedicine services as part of a health plan or as an additional benefit. These virtual consultations, by phone or through a computer, may be a good alternative to a more expensive visit to the doctor or the urgent care center around the corner.
Be a Smart Shopper
One of the main ideas behind the idea of a high deductible plan is to make the employee a smarter shopper because personal money is on the line. There can be tremendous variations in the price of an M.R.I. or going to a dermatologist, and doing some comparison shopping could save you money.
But it can be impossible to get a hospital or doctor, or even your insurer, to give you a straight answer about what something might cost. Still, many insurers now offer shopping tools on their websites so it makes sense to check them out to see if you can find a less expensive option.


text:
There's a cool JavaScript library that names like Chris Gannon, Val Head, and CodePen are all raving about. You can also find it on ProductHunt, where it's been doing rather well. The library is none other than Dave DeSandro's Zdog.
In this article, I'm going to introduce you to Zdog and show you some cute demos made by amazing devs that you can reverse-engineer and learn from.
Let's dive in!
What Is Zdog
DeSandro explains what Zdog is about on the library's dedicated website:
The post Learn to Design and Animate in 3D with Zdog appeared first on SitePoint.


text:
Mark Eisner
Mark Eisner has devoted the past two decades to Pablo Neruda. He conceived, edited, and was a principal translator of "The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems." Eisner wrote the introduction to City Lights' first-ever English translation of Neruda's "venture of the infinite man," a project he championed. He is currently producing a documentary on Neruda, with support from Latino Public Broadcasting. An initial version, narrated by Isabel Allende, won the Latin American Studies Association Award of Merit. His biography, "Neruda: The Poet's Calling," has just been published.


text:
Harvey Building products has been providing us with our vinyl replacement, vinyl new construction windows, and silding glass doors that are known for their beauty, energy efficiency, reliability, unsurpassed performance and numerous design options windows for 17 years. They are a locally owned and operated business head quartered in waltham MA.Doors
Let us install a well known and trusted thermaTru entry door to your Home. Choose from a wide array of styles, designs and sizes.


text:
Metering and Monitoring
Track Usage. Target Savings.
Advanced sub-metering and energy monitoring can help your business gain crucial insight into when, where, and how much energy is being used in your facility. It enables management to assign utility costs to specific cost centers and facilitate better decision making with its operations. This information is very valuable when determining areas for energy efficiency improvements. Metering and Monitoring through Ameren Illinois can provide your business with cash incentives to install enhanced monitoring equipment and software, covering up to 100% of the cost.
- Base incentive of up to $10,000* is paid once the new monitoring equipment or software is installed
- Performance incentive of up to $20,000 is paid based on the annual energy savings generated from implemented projects
- Receive additional cash incentives for completed energy efficiency projects
- Projects generated through Metering and Monitoring must be submitted within 24 months from the time your base incentive is approved
- Program Allies can help with setting up your metering and monitoring equipment
- Energy Advisors from Ameren Illinois are available free-of-charge to assist your business with the application process
- Offer is limited to the first 40 applications received (limit of three applications per customer)
* Base incentive cannot exceed 25% of the Metering and Monitoring costs; no internal labor costs can be included. Performance incentive is paid at $0.04 per kWh and $0.20 per therm.
How to Get Cash Incentives
It's simple to get started. Download the application guide and application and you can:
Get general information on the program
View answers to frequently asked questions
Determine eligibility
Get details on cash incentives
Apply for incentives (pre-approval required for Metering & Monitoring projects)
Submit required final paperwork to the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program
Other Resources
Bradley University
Find out how Bradley University reduced their annual energy usage, thanks to the implementation of metering, monitoring, and building automation.


text:
Information sheet ECTS Syllabus
Course syllabus B-HI - History of informatics (FEEIT - SS 2018/2019)
Slovak English
|Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
|Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
|Course unit code:
|Course unit title:
|History of informatics
|Mode of delivery, planned learning activities and teaching methods:
|Credits allocated:
|Recommended semester/trimester:
|-- item not defined --
|Level of study:
|Prerequisites for registration:
|Assesment methods:
|There will be 3 seminar works worth 30, 40 and 30 points respectively, for grade A the student needs to have at least 92 points, for grade B at least 83 points, for grade C at least 74 points, for grade D at least 65 points and for grade E at least 56 points. Student with less than 30 points after first two seminar works will not be given the credit.
|Learning outcomes of the course unit:
|The goal is to inform the students about the Informatics as a respected science field with its historical development and show the students new non-traditional applications of informatics.
|Course contents:
|1. First historic sources
2. Important people: Boole, Babbage,
3. - Turing, Shannon
4. - Von Neuman, Zuse,
5. - Knuth
6. Programming languages
7. Software engineering
8. Artificial intelligence and Expert systems
9. Internet revolution
10. The most-known technologies
11. The visions of informatics
12. Is there a fine line between informatics and other sciences?
|Recommended or required reading:
|Language of instruction:
|slovak or english
|Courses evaluation:
|Assessed students in total: 414
|Name of lecturer(s):
|Mgr. Tomáš Fabšič, PhD. (examiner, instructor, tutor) - slovak, english
prof. RNDr. Otokar Grošek, PhD. (examiner, lecturer, person responsible for course, tutor) - slovak, english
|Last modification:
|1. 4. 2019
|prof. RNDr. Otokar Grošek, PhD. and programme supervisor
Last modification made by RNDr. Marian Puškár on 04/01/2019.


text:
Moving to a new city alone can be a daunting challenge. It's scary and much more difficult than when you've got others to help. Trust me, I know. I've moved to new cities alone several times over the last 15 years. I've moved from one end of the state to another, one coast to the other, and even to a new country. I did all that alone. Sometimes there were people I already knew at my new location, but often I just had contact information for my new employer. However, it was always just me, my luggage, and sometimes my tools.
Ask New Employers About Contacting Fellow Employees
If you're moving to a new city alone, chances are it's for work. Talk to whoever hired you if they can put you in touch with some of the people you'll be working with, something like a welcome wagon. You can ask these people about places to hang out and make friends, places to live (uninterested locals are going to know the good and bad neighborhoods and the expensive and affordable neighborhoods), and pretty much any other pieces of information you're likely to need. Which Cable TV company offers the best service in the area?
Contact a Realtor to Get Location Information
I've come to realize over the years that realtors are excellent founts of location-specific information. These guys can tell you where you can find anything in the neighborhood and they're usually pretty happy to help out with quick bits of information. They can tell you where the cheapest gas can be found, or the best cup of coffee. Need to know where a Trader Joe's is located? You could look it up on the Internet, or you could ask a realtor.
Make Use of Facebook to Make Moving to a New City Alone a Little Easier
Facebook is also an excellent tool to help make moving to a new city easier. Take a look at the images above and below. I typed "Phoenix Arizona" into the search bar on Facebook. The images are screenshots of some of what resulted from that search. I can see that several people I know have been to Phoenix. I can ask them questions about their time there. There are also Facebook listings for several bars and restaurants that might prove helpful. I've also discovered who the ABC-TV affiliate is for the area, as well as several places of interest such as museums and a Farmer's Market.
Another piece of information I gleaned from that search is located down at the bottom of the page under the heading "Related Groups." I notice there's a couple of political groups I could join, both the get involved and to meet like-minded people. Facebook is an absolute wealth of information.
Union Members, Get Involved
When I moved to Phoenix in the summer of 2001, I went because the local out there of the union I was in at the time was the first to respond to the email messages I sent out to locals around the western states looking for work. They got me hooked up with a YMCA with the facilities I wanted, a low cost apartment in a clean building in a decent neighborhood, and were also able to direct me to some of the better dining and shopping places in the area. I arrived a few days before the monthly meeting and went. That made for an instant 500 people that were willing to talk to me and help me find my way around town. In fact, I introduced myself to some of the officers before the meeting and they actually made an announcement and asked the members to give me a hand familiarizing myself with the area. Traffic tips topped the list of info I got here.
Ask a Hotel Manager
I know, this one sounds weird. What would you ask a hotel manager? You're not going to ask them about things like where the best schools are, but you can ask them about entertainment venues, shopping centers, bars, restaurants, pretty much anything. Remember, as a new person to the city, you're basically a tourist right now, albeit with some needs and questions that are a little beyond what a tourist might want or need, but the idea is the same. A hotel manager is a resident and captive expert on the area in question. Lean on them.
Look for Location-Specific Online Forums
The Internet is chock-full of information sources for those that are moving to a new city alone. As I mentioned in the intro, I've actually moved to a foreign country alone. I had a grasp of the language, but wasn't very good. I needed a dentist, so I looked on the Internet and found a site for English speakers living in non-English-speaking countries. If you go to Google and perform a search, "Phoenix Arizona moving help" for example, you're going to get millions of results. Not all of them will be helpful, but many will. Culling out the useless ones will take time, but you'll find a treasure trove of info.
Photo Credit: Francesca Palazzi


text:
I have a bunch of old hard drives laying round and I was hoping to put one is a USB caddy for my sister to use as a backup drive. What is the best way to test if the drives still work. I have put two so far into the caddy and both spin up, but in computer management they show as not initialized. When I try to initialize them I get 'drive not ready'. Does the master/slave switch matter in this situation.
If they are IDE drives they must be set for master or Master alone. Removing any jumpers usually works.
Thanks so much, I got one to work. I am formatting the drive now, and will then try with another drive. I'll get back to you if I have any more questions.
Hi BC,
check the formatting results for bad blocks.
If many, do not trust the drive, after all, you have advised they are old.
Memory sticks are cheap now, but for safety always take 2 copies of backup to different devices.
Remember there are two types of drive, those that have failed and those that will fail.
Good Luck - Keep us posted.
Mike, IMO those older hard drives are more dependable than the newer ones and more dependable than memory sticks.
If you research how hard drives increased capacity you will come across the term areal density, which refers to how much data can be stored in a given area of the disk platter. As the density has exponentially ramped up the reliability has gone down. This is not surprising because the heads must be more precise and any jarring can move them.
Good points by OtheHill. The platter size hasn't changed in many years. The same 3.5" size platter that used to have just 1GB capacity is now used for 1TB capacity. As he stated, the change has been in the density & precision of the heads. To increase capacity, additional platters & heads were added, which adds to the complexity. More parts means more things to potentially fail. I've never found the need for huge capacity drives & have tried to stick with single platter designs. However, my current 1TB is dual platter.
message edited by riider
Some food for thought:
Hi OtheHill and Riider, I accept your comments.
However, the main reason for my observation is that often users keep old drives that should really be binned. The number of bad blocks is a good pointer for this action.
Although an HDD can be reformatted removing any bad blocks that are usable, but one needs remember the blocks were marked as failing for whatever reason.
Trusting such an HDD as a backup, could be unwise.
I should have included previously that backups should be tested by reading and/or restoring a few files. Have come across horror stories where this was not done and then when a restore was needed it did not work. Also same with cctv files,
Regards - Mike
Mike, I took exception to your flash drive suggestion. I believe flash drives have their place in the computer world. I just don't think it should be as a backup vessel.
Just as laptop have displaced desktops in many cases the user assumes the product will do the job or it wouldn't be on the market. Flash drives serve good purpose. Portability of files that may be needed away from your computer. If you take that premise then why would you possibly need a 512GB flash drive?
I mentioned laptops above. Salespeople are the main reason for the shift from desktop to laptop computers. It is much easier to sell an all in one unit instead of a tower and a monitor. The salesperson will convince the buyer that they are the same. We here know that is not the case. I would venture to guess that almost all laptops never leave home and many never move at all.
The same thing applies to 2.5" external hard drives. They are more prone to problems yet they are more popular.
To sum it up, the market drives the industry, not research.
I still have the FIRST hard drive I ever bought and it still works. Problem is, there isn't much use for a 120MB drive. I might add that I paid about $250 dollars for it 20 some years ago.
My practice is to make lots of backups. I have had a few drive failures over the years. IBM comes to mind. Two within a month of one another.
The article linked above by sluc has a lot of good information in it.
Thanks for all the comments guys. I will format the drives and do tests for any bad blocks and keep multiple backups. As I am in IT, I know all too well the comments that was made about testing restores well before you actually need to do one.
In addition the laptop discussion was an interesting one. My 17 inch laptop is like an American Express card. I never leave home without it. Thanks everyone.
If you carry your laptop around then you are using it as intended. Many use them like desktops and expect similar performance.


text:
What is the recommended backup method?
Can I simply rsync the whisper files while carbon and graphite are running, or is there some other procedure to follow?
Nicolas Kruchten
Question information
- Language:
- English Edit question
- Status:
- Expired
- For:
- Graphite Edit question
- Assignee:
- No assignee Edit question
- Last query:
- 2012-01-20
- Last reply:
- 2012-02-05
|Jeff Wasilko (jwasilko) said :
I moved data from one graphite server to another and it seemed to work ok.
|Jeff Wasilko (jwasilko) said :
(to clarify) i moved it with rsync.
|Nicolas Kruchten (nicolas-hb) said :
Thanks Jeff!
Is Graphite designed/
|Launchpad Janitor (janitor) said :
This question was expired because it remained in the 'Open' state without activity for the last 15 days.
|Michael Leinartas (mleinartas) said :
Short answer would be 'yes' - The storage system was built to be 'just a directory tree' to keep management simple. For instance, removing a metric is as simple as deleting a file.
As far as the safety of copying files, it is i think possible for a copy to pick up an incomplete write, but since the files are fixed size and written in-place, the worse i could imagine is that a single point might be lost (most likely the most recent unless data was being backfilled). I'd say it's low-risk
|Nicolas Kruchten (nicolas-hb) said :
Thanks very much!


text:
In the era of the internet as it is today, social media is one of the things that people like. Social media can connect people from one place to another quickly and interactively without requiring long time and high costs. Many social media circulating in the world such as Friendster, Plurk, Twitter, and Facebook. In this article we will discuss more deeply about Facebook.
Definition of Facebook is a social networking site that allows users to interact with other users throughout the world. The phrase "Face Book" is a basic principle that distinguishes Facebook from its social network, which displays all information from that user. Facebook offers a variety of advanced features that have never been on social media before.
Besides being able to exchange messages, with Facebook a user can create personal pages, add friends, create and update status, share various types of content, video calls and more. In addition, Facebook is also equipped with privacy tools to limit who has right to see what you share.
Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook when he studied psychology at Harvard University. In February 2004, Mark founded Facebook, where the name came from a profile sheet that was shared with new Harvard students. Initially, Facebook was introduced only to students. It was used as a medium of introduction for Harvard students. There are 1,200 Harvard students who have registered within 24 hours.
Furthermore, the network was expanded to other universities in Boston, Stanford University, the Ivy League and other universities in the United States. In September 2005, this site spread to other universities throughout the world.
Like any other social media in the world at the moment, Facebook also has applications for smartphones and tablets. This application is used on iOS and Android Operating Systems. But turns out that Facebook apps are crashes on some devices. We summarize several ways to fix crashes on Facebook apps. If you are facing a problem where the Facebook apps keeps breaking down on your Android device, you have come to the right place.
- Reboot the Phone
Restarting your cellphone, tablet or even PC is known to overcome many problems. And it works many time.
- Log out the Application
Try leave Facebook apps. Sometimes problems arise with your account session and it might come out fixing it.
- Clear Cache
Open device settings and clear cache. Clearing the cache has also been a major savior for many users. Without deleting important data, clearing cache fixes the problem by deleting temporary files.
- Clear Data
Delete the data for the Facebook apps in the settings if clearing the cache doesn't solve the problem. It will eject you from the application and delete apps settings.
- Update the Application
Go to your Play Store or Apple Store and update your Facebook apps.
- Reinstall the Application
Uninstall your apps from settings and download the apps again from Google Play Store or Apple Store then install.
- Install an Old Facebook Version
Uninstall you Facebook apps and install the older version from another site.
- Disable Power Saving Mode
Go to your settings and then uncheck and disable power saving mode or battery optimizer.
That's it for today.
Via https://www.nesabamedia.com/pengertian-facebook/ | https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-facebook-app-crash-android/


text:
Great 1220 square foot Kenilworth family home, with 3 beds up & a 4th bedroom downstairs. Vinyl windows, & new shingles on the house. Large bow window in the L shaped living room / dining room combo. The master bedroom is equipped with an ensuite, & is at the rear of the home. White kitchen with ample cabinetry, nice work triangle, a hallway pantry, & room for a family sized table, all looking out into the lush rear yard. The basement is set up as essentially 2 large rec rooms, one with a bar, giving flexibility to be used as another bedroom, gym, or large office. The paved patio out back is just off of the side door, & is flanked by 2 large grass areas. A traditional garden is planted at the rear of the fenced yard, & has clearly been a favourite of the seller for years. The garden can easily be re-purposed to yard space, or even RV parking, being located adjacent to the large rear driveway. The double garage is oversized, and has 2 large windows installed for light. Immediate possession available
Residential Detached Single Family
Laundry-In-Suite, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Parking-Extra, R.V. Storage
Double Garage Detached, Over Sized, Rear Drive Access, RV Parking
Microwave Hood Cover, Refrigerator, Storage Shed, Stove-Electric, Washer, Window Coverings, Dishwasher-Built-In, Dryer, Freezer, Garage Opener
Back Lane, Fenced, Low Maintenance Landscape, Playground Nearby, Public Transportation, Schools, Shopping Nearby, Subdividable Lot, Vegetable Garden
Courtesy Of Chris Blower Of Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd
Courtesy Of Chris Blower Of Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd.
Listing information last updated on December 13th, 2019 at 7:01am MST.


text:
Monday, 28 May 2012
my instagram life
The weekend went far too fast again, and it's back to work time. On the positive side...the Jubilee celebrations are next weekend so we get Monday and Tuesday off work yay!
Back to this weekend first, and the weather was glorious so I spent a lot of time shopping with my mum and sunbathing in my garden...just a perfect weekend!
(instagram life: angie_peanuts_pearls)
~ Spending my lunch hour with ice cream and sunshine
~ A break from shopping with my mum and having a delicious salmon salad
~ Playing scrabble al fresco!
~ Hello!
~ Sunday in the garden with a good book
Did you have a nice weekend?
12 comments:
nice the photo with the icecream!! me too I love instagram!! if u want my name is @alessia_morello we can follow each others!ReplyDelete
Cute blog-lovin it!ReplyDelete
It looks and sounds like a fab weekend!ReplyDelete
sounds like the perfect weekend. love how amazing the weather has been recently! if only it was always like this haha. xReplyDelete
Ah sounds like such a lovely weekend. Love the photos.ReplyDelete
aww thanks girls!!ReplyDelete
Looks like such a fun weekend! Scrabble al fresco is one of my summertime favorites :)ReplyDelete
I would kill for ice cream right now! I wish it wasn't winter. And I llooooovvveee me some scrablle!ReplyDelete
scrabble is a fun game isnt it!ReplyDelete
Doesn't the weekend ALWAYS go by too fast? That pic up there is making me want ice cream now :)ReplyDelete
looks and sounds like a fabulous weekend. love it. xoReplyDelete
Looks like a lovely weekend, if only the weather had stayed :(ReplyDelete


text:
Price: $75.00
Quantity: 1 available
Book Condition: Very Good
1968 automotive seat covers, rugs, and other after market interior products. Excellent condition.
Title: 1968 Arthur FulmerAutomotive Interior Speciaties
Categories: Business, Industry, Scrapbook, trucks, cars, highways,
Publisher: 0
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued
Type: Ephemera
Item: 1.00 Item
Seller ID: d27


text:
8 Sensational Secrets of Scandinavian Interiors
As one of the hottest trends in interior design, Scandinavian decor continues to attract homeowners with its clean lines, simple colours, open spaces, and use of natural materials.
This post will divulge the secrets of what makes Scandinavian design so compelling and powerful, exploring both the classic elements outlined above, new trends looming over the horizon, and even the occasional break from tradition into entirely new aesthetic territories.
So let's examine this beautiful style in all its limitless potential—and discover what it has to offer homeowners such as yourself.
1. Perfect Whites
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: IDEmboss)
One of the most distinguishing features of Scandinavian design is its emphasis on whites. As in this example, they provide a clean, elegant look for that sense of perfect harmony.
Minimizing colour also helps to reduce visual distractions or emphasize certain items, such as the green fruit on the table above.
2. Trending Grays
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: IDEmboss)
Also from the same apartment as the first example, this view reveals a new trend in Scandinavian design: the resurgence of grays.
So why the sudden shift to grays? Because they're a balanced middle-ground between white and black, two colours which have typically characterized most Scandinavian homes.
As in the photograph above, gray provides all the elegance of white, but add some variation to the mix. It also has an incredible diversity of shades but remains visually unobtrusive.
3. A Dash of Blue
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Singapore Image Source: Unity Interior Design)
While gray is experiencing a revival, blue is more of a new trend in Scandinavian design. But unlike the former, blue's role is to highlight and accent what's already there, not to take center stage.
Here we see touches of blue on the wall, pillow, coffee table, and far in the background. It lends a nice cool counterweight to the plentiful organic browns, helping to enhance this interior through a simple contrast of colours.
4. A Touch of Green
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: Renozone)
No, green is not another colour that's gaining popularity in Scandinavian decor. Instead, it (or more precisely natural greenery) remains a vital component of the style.
Here, the vase of flowers not only brings the external world into this home, but the picture-frames mounted on the wall add another organic layer, providing both the warmth of nature and a bright, eye-catching contrast to the abundant whites.
5. Wooden Excess
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: Renozone
Organic materials have always played a crucial role in Scandinavian homes, and this kitchen is overflowing with them.
Cabinets, drawers, walls and even the microwave door—nearly everything is set in wood. Unlike some interiors which use a smoother and imperceptible grain of wood, this one prefers the vividly textured, with dark-coloured planks resembling burnt firewood. The result is visually mesmerizing.
6. Let There Be Light!
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: 3D Innovations)
More specifically, let there be natural light.
Since we're on the topic of nature, we can discern from the previous few examples that Scandinavian interiors favor the organic and the real, which is why you often find such large windows in most homes—because they allow for the entry of natural sunlight. Plus they serve to illuminate the organic materials already present.
7. Very Roomy
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: Starry Homestead)
Wooden furniture, clean lines, polished white floors, a blue wall, and a touch of gray on the ceiling, this interior seems to perfectly sum up all the different elements of Scandinavian design.
In addition, we can see another distinguishing factor at play: a lack of extraneous decor to maximize our sense of space. The effect is one of peace and harmony, with soft colours and a lack of overly-stimulating ornaments.
8. Cool & Cultured
(Interior Design, Home Renovation Image Source: Renozone)
Why not end on something different?
This child's bedroom is an interesting study of contradictions: on one hand, it goes against the typical elements of Scandinavian design through its absence of nature and by utilizing incredibly vivid colours, but at the same time it also features many traditional components, such as organic materials, blues, whites, and natural lighting.
Both contradictory and complementary, this room epitomizes the complex nature of Scandinavian interior design. Plus, the Thor bed-sheets are an adorable tribute to the culture which helped inspire all homes we've seen above.
Hopefully these eight examples have served to illuminate the beauty and power of Scandinavian decor to those new to it, or reinforced its appeal to those who already familiar. Either way, the style is here to stay.


text:
James Blake
James Blake is a producer for Men's Radio Station. A history in music, studying it at university, comes with a serious passion for music believing a good song can change anyone's mood and brighten anyone's day. James has always had a concern for others and hoping to help as many people as possible with the creation of Mens Radio Station. If you can't find James working on making content for MRS then you'll most likely find him with a instrument in his hands learning more about music


text: Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College? There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college. Share | Have A Question About This Topic? Name Email Address Question Thank you! Oops! Related Contents RE: Retirement How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two? What Is a Stretch IRA? If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations. Retirement Plan Distributions There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.


text:
Spacious home located on an oversized corner lot in Mansfield ISD. Three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Formal living and dining, plus a game room upstairs. All bedrooms are upstairs. Master suite includes a HUGE bathroom with double vanities. Spacious kitchen with island and ample cabinetry.This home is well maintained and wont't last long! Pets welcome.
Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal
Central Air-Elec, Central Heat-Elec
Users may not reproduce or redistribute the data found on this site. The data is for viewing purposes only. Data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or NTREIS.
Listing information last updated on December 8th, 2019 at 8:00am CST.


text:
Booking of Bands and Musicians using Rooms4Music Rehearsal Studios
Dear concert organizers,
you will find a selection of bands and artists from the Stuttgart area from various genres, from classical to punk, metal and dance music from reggae to gothic.
Please contact the bands and musicians through our contact form or directly.
For the content of linked pages their operators are responsible for themselves.


text:
My Mission
Whether you are educated and experienced in the home selling process, or a first time home seller, I will evaluate and consult with you to ensure I fully understand – and meet – your expectations. I will walk you through the sales, negotiation and contracts and disclosures processes to make sure you are informed, and more importantly, protected. I will not compromise my professional or ethical responsibilities throughout this entire process.
My Personal Guarantee
I have been dedicated to meeting the needs of my clients for the past 15 years. Real estate is my career — my clients are my passion. Without your continued satisfaction and support, I could not sustain and flourish in this business.
My mission is to facilitate the purchase and sale of your home in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
To achieve this goal, I have developed a strategic and comprehensive Marketing Plan that has been proven to deliver results.
I hereby promise to fulfill these obligations and requirements set out in my Personal Mission Statement and Marketing Plan.


text:
Get the Expert Information on Mitral Valve Regurgitation You Need, Now!
Download our free guide to heart valve disease and treatment options
The first step to getting the best care for your mitral valve prolapse or other heart valve problems is having the right information to make an informed decision. Here's what you'll learn from our free guide:
- What heart valve disease is and what it means for you or your loved ones
- The symptoms of mitral regurgitation and how we diagnose it
- Complications that could further impact your health
- The latest treatment options for you or your loved ones, including mitral valve repair
Learn more about transcatheter mitral valve repair, one of the treatment options we offer for valve leakage.


text:
Dropping Anchors is a foster care blog created by a group of foster mamas from all over North America.
Acts 27:29
"Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight."
Hebrews 6:19
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
- Follow Dropping Anchors on WordPress.com
Tag Archives: foster care
Let your guard down
Let your guard down and let the fracture heal or become a part of your new normal, a picture perfect Christmas story that's not based on what you would it like it to be but what it is… real, raw and true.
Posted in adoption, foster care, Uncategorized Tagged adoption, Christmas, foster care, ICPC Leave a comment
Building Relationships
The first children placed in my home long-term were two-year-old twin boys. I was still wide eyed and optimistic about my skills in single parenting. As it goes, my first few nights with them were a whirlwind. I dove head first … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged foster care, foster parenting, reunification Leave a comment
This is pure joy in foster care.
Guest post as part of our National Adoption Month series: Post by Sarah Harmeyer ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pure joy. There are moments like that in foster care. Moments your heart bursts with love and fullness. Moments the smile just won't leave your … Continue reading
It Just Makes Sense
Guest post from our National Adoption Month Series: Post by Stephanie Erwin __________________________________________________________________________________________ In just a moment, it happened. I fell in love with a sweet little boy, and two weeks later, he was in our home, under our care. … Continue reading
Posted in events, foster care, Guest Post, National Adoption Mont Take Over, Uncategorized Tagged bonding, family, foster care, foster child, foster parenting Leave a comment
Adoption Stories: Post 2
Read post 1 here. Enjoy. ❤ Leslie Crosby: "After finalizing our son's adoption in 2012, we provided short term foster placements for five sweet babes. A second adoption was very clearly placed on our hearts, and we were placed with … Continue reading
Adoption Stories: Post 1
During the month of November, we collected several adoption stories to celebrate National Adoption Month. Over the next few days, we will share them broken into several different posts. We hope you enjoy reading these as much as we have! … Continue reading
Posted in adoption, foster care, Uncategorized Tagged adoption, adoption day, dropping anchors, family, finalization, forever family, foster care, foster care awareness, foster care blog, foster care help, foster children, foster parenting, foster to adopt, love wins, national adoption day, trusting God 1 Comment


text:
Airlink connects you to Port Elizabeth with direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Located on the South-Eastern coast of South Africa, Port Elizabeth is a major seaport and tourist destination, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay. Known as the 'Friendly City' due to the welcoming and laid-back locals, Port Elizabeth offers an array of attractions including art galleries, museums, heritage buildings, scenic nature trails, and wide range of water sports. It is loved for it's wild, yet pristine coastlines, with Algoa Bay being the most popular with water sport enthusiasts and beach goers. With its beautiful reefs, shipwrecks, and variety of colourful fish and coral species, Algoa Bay offers world-class scuba diving opportunities, and the Bay is also considered to be one of the best sailing destinations in the world.
Port Elizabeth also serves as a gateway to the Addo Elephant Park – a wilderness area dedicated to the preservation of the Eastern Cape Elephant and the Cape Buffalo.
For your return journey fly back to Johannesburg or Cape Town with Airlink.
View the gorgeous Nelson Mandela Bay coastline and Port Elizabeth from a bird's-eye view.
We sent Melanie van Zyl to uncover the best-kept secrets at Addo Elephant National Park. She returned with the scoop on two brand new accommodation offerings and four different ways to visit this sprawling park. Here are ten things she learnt on her trip there.
Published and special fares. All inclusive. Availability limited per flight and T's & C's apply.