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Some views, some flowers, but all things I've seen in the past week. Wednesday's trip to Bowen Island was lovely and is the source of several photos, mostly of the mountain range near Brunswick and Harvey but the crescent moon made an appearance as we sailed home. Throw in the usual array of flowers – including one final look at the camas – a campus view, and a rare sighting of one of my favourite animals, the snail.
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Some views, some flowers, but all things I've seen in the past week. Wednesday's trip to Bowen Island was lovely and is the source of several photos, mostly of the mountain range near Brunswick and Harvey but the crescent moon made an appearance as we sailed home. Throw in the usual array of flowers – including one final look at the camas – a campus view, and a rare sighting of one of my favourite animals, the snail #phonefriday #teampixel #ubc #universityofbritishcolumbia #bcferries #howesound #bowenisland #brunswickmountain #mountharvey #japanesedogwood #bunchberry #dwarfdogwood #camas #beautifulbc #beautifulbritishcolumbia #snail #moon #crescentmoon
How am I at week 5 of Phone Friday already?
- The view off the back of the ferry to Bowen – how can I resist another photo of that magnificent line of peaks?
- We went for a wander from Doc Morgan's to give our ears a rest from the music session and found this beautiful reflection of those same mountains in the calm water in Snug Cove. Instant photo-op!
- As we left I wondered aloud about whether we'd see the crescent moon. I was skeptical given that the New Moon was only a day or so earlier, but I walked out on deck and sure enough the moon was right there, hanging low over Bowen. I lamented the fact I didn't have a "proper" camera with me, but tried the shot anyway. Needless to say I was blown away by the fact that it turned out so well! Obviously, this is cropped heavily but it's Instagram so a 12-Mpx image has a lot of scope for that. I'm absolutely delighted with this photo. The original had Venus near the top, but I had to make the difficult decision to omit it from this framing to show off the slender moon in the evening sky.
- Buoyed by the success of the photo above, I turned to face the opposite direction and attempted a low light show of Brunswick and Harvey. To my surprise, the camera not only focused but produced a respectable photo. Score two for the Pixel 2! The sea was so calm that night…
- I noticed recently that the pine trees were growing their pollen cones again, so here's a close-up view of an Austrian pine, of which there are quite a few outside our office window. After overnight rain, I saw drifts of yellow at the edges of some former puddles, which meant that the cones were releasing their pollen. I couldn't resist investigating more closely and tapped the end of the branch to see how much pollen drifted out. Turns out, a lot (depending on how hard you tap the branch)! Multiply that by the number of branches and the number of trees and it becomes obvious why allergy season can be so miserable for some. I looked for a pollen corona around the Sun later in the day but didn't see one. I'll keep looking.
- I really like geometric shapes, which means I've been looking for an excuse to photograph these bus shelters at UBC. I'd tried one shot before, just of the roof with blue sky above it, but wasn't particularly enthralled with the result. But this day I noticed the shadow on the ground complementing the roof, and I felt that seeing the two in the same image was a much more effective photo. It loses a little in the square crop, but I still like it.
- Snail! We don't see many snails in Vancouver so I was happy to find this one on the steps of a friend's house. Actually there was about a dozen snails on the steps, but this was the only one I could get the camera to focus on. Fun fact: there was a time when I had a website dedicated to snails, and for a very brief time it was even the top result on Google.
- This is the flower of the Japanese dogwood, which we'd noticed a few days earlier and wondered what it was. Thankfully, there's a specimen (with a label!) right outside the entrance to my building at work. The flowers stand out (literally) as they are on the end of a thin stem that protrudes up away from the branch, almost looking like a fake tree. I can't believe I've never noticed this before…
- With a photo of the Japanese dogwood lined up for this week, I had to slip in an old favourite to go with it. The lovely red-tipped bracts on this particular bunchberry plant caught my eye. It's not quite in focus (I probably got a little too close, or perhaps the focus picked up a different part of the plant) but it's good enough for this collection, and I'm pretty sure I've never seen one with such lovely coloured tips.
- The camas flowers are nearly done – the postage stamp of a meadow has only a couple of flowers still in bloom, so I just had to take one last picture especially as the yellow pollen contrasts so well against the purple flower. It's been about a month since the first buds showed up, and I've really enjoyed keeping track of their growth. Now they're done for the year, I'll have to switch my attention to other plants. I think the tulip poplars are due to flower… 🙂


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Price 4,000 gp; Weight 20 lbs.; Capacity 1 charge; Usage 1 charge per 24 hours
Able to briefly preserve a living brain, a faulty brain cylinder is less effective than the fully-functional migo design because it lacks the mi-go's unique multidimensional fluid. This bizarre and grisly cylinder of glass and metal allows the removal of the brain of a creature, which can then be housed within.
First, the empty cylinder must be attached to the head of a helpless living creature. It automatically begins the process of removing the creature's brain, which takes 1 minute, after which the brain is extracted and the body dies. A successful Fortitude save against DC 20 at the end of the minute causes the process to fail, dealing 10d6 damage due to harm to the victim's skull, but unless removed, the cylinder begins the process again on the following round. Once the brain is extracted, the device permits communication with the brain.
Because of the trauma in removing the brain, the wielder of the cylinder may ask up to 1d6 questions per brain before the victim becomes too distressed to communicate coherently. A brain expires 24 hours after removal from its body unless the cylinder's energy is resupplied.
The cylinder can hold only one brain at a time. The living brain's body can be restored if the brain is removed and the body is immediately targeted with regenerate. The body can't be revived with resurrection magic while the brain lives; such effects work only if the dead brain and body are reunited. With a successful Profession (Yog-Sothothery philosopher) check against DC 20 or a Knowledge (nature) check against DC 30 as a standard action, a user can restore 1 charge by accepting 1 temporary negative level (Fortitude DC 15 to remove).
It can be recharged only once per day.
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If you approach the rivers, you will be greeted by plenty of boat riders wishing to give you a tour of Kampong Ayer with their boat. Standard price is about 15-20 Brunei Dollars for a 45 minute tour. We started our tour just before sunset so we were able to enjoy the tour during daylight, during sunset, and during the night time. It was the best time to do this trip.
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Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri makes announcement over the future of David Luiz
DAVID Luiz has been assured he has a big future under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.
The Brazilian defender earned plaudits from Sarri following his first Premier League outing since February 5, as Chelsea thrashed Huddersfield.
Injuries and a strained relationship with former manager Antonio Conte looked to have spelt the end to his second stay at the club. But under the new regime, Luiz is back in the fold with a key role to play.
"I don't know about what happened in the past but now he has a good chance," said Sarri. "We only have to carry on like we are doing now with him."
The Italian believes Luiz can adapt to his new look four-man backline. "I disagree that he can only play as one of three central defenders," said the former Napoli coach. "If you are a good defender, you can play in a line of three or in a four.
I don't know about what happened in the past but now he has a good chance
"David has a big future here. He will be useful for us ,but not just on the pitch. He is also very important in the dressing room. I very much enjoy his attitude when I'm working with him."
Sarri is proving quite the mathematician already at Chelsea. He has reshuffled the backline and tested the theory that less really can be more, giving Eden Hazard just a fraction of game-time and still coming up with the right answer.
Debutant Jorginho starred and £72million goalkeeper Kepa Arrizbalaga, also making his first start for Chelsea, slotted in seamlessly behind the reshaped rearguard.
Tougher tests lie ahead but this was not a day that Thibaut Courtois, who left for Real Madrid, was missed.
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri has assured David Luiz has a big future at the club
"He [Kepa] did well and tried to speak as much as he can," said centre-half Antonio Rudiger. "When we needed to help him, we helped him.
"We all know about Thibaut's quality but he is not a Chelsea player any more and now we have to concentrate on Kepa. In his work, he is a very confident guy."
N'Golo Kante's first goal in 11 months may have been scruffily executed but it was born out of delightful combination work between Willian and Pedro.
And the visitors' decisive second just before half-time offered the perfect cameo of the chasm, ability-wise, between these teams.
Jorginho's lovely dink, an instinctive flick by Ross Barkley, Marcos Alonso's perfectly timed run which led to Christopher Schindler into conceding a penalty.
And then came the moment Jorginho announced himself into English football with a spot-kick blending impudence and imagination.
They are qualities Hazard possesses in abundance and he came off the bench late on to brilliantly fashion a third goal for Pedro.
As for Huddersfield, manager David Wagner claims last season's great escape will help his side this time around. "If we have one advantage from last season it is our experience," he said.
"This means we don't get carried away. It does not mean anything if you lose five games in a row, just win the sixth one.
"We have nothing to fear. I saw enough against Chelsea to know the spirit is back, along with the commitment. I'm confident we can be successful. We have a chance."
Their next game is away to reigning champions Manchester City but defender Florent Hadergjonaj said: "We don't have to be too frustrated. Chelsea are a big team with big players and a new manager. We knew it would be hard.
"But we had a very good first half and could have made it 1-1 with Steve Mounie's header and the game could have changed."
Huddersfield 0, Chelsea 3
Huddersfield (3-5-1-1): Hamer 5; Zanka 6, Schindler 6, Kongolo 8; Hadergjonaj 5, Billing 7, Mooy 6, Hogg 5, Lowe 7 (Diakhaby 71); Pritchard 5 (Depoitre 45, 5); Mounie 6.
Booked: Schindler, Kongolo. NEXT UP: Manchester City (a) Sunday, PL.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga 6; Azpilicueta 7, Rudiger 7, Luiz 7, Alonso 7; Jorginho 7, Kante 7; Pedro 7 (Moses 81), Barkley 6 (Loftus-Cheek 68, 5), Willian 8 (Hazard 76, 7); Morata 6.
Booked: Luiz. Goals: Kante 34, Jorginho 45pen, Pedro 80.
NEXT UP: Arsenal (h) Saturday, PL.
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City Park Auditorium "Marcos Ortiz" will host the July 19 presentation of the Zarzuela organized by the Culture Department of the City of Totana with the staging of "The Hawk", which is payable by the Company's Lyric " Friends of Art "Abarán.
This cultural activity, part of the program organized on the occasion of the celebrations of Santiago, will start after half past ten p.m. on Saturday and the entrance will be on sale at the price of 6 euros.
Thus, the scenario will happen in different musical interpretations of this work, premiered at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in 1923, which is the most successful teacher score Guerrero.
The story revolves around John, the Indian, who after a long absence in America that makes fortune, returns to his people hailed by his brothers, who hope that with the wealth obtained help improve his people.
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Clavicle fracture - non union
Motor vehicle accident.
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A minimally displaced oblique fracture through the middle third of the clavicle is demonstrated. The acromioclavicular joint, coracoclavicular distance and glenohumeral joint appear unremarkable.
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An old fracture through the midshaft of the right clavicle is demonstrated with non-union. The fracture ends are hypertrophied and the proximal components is subluxed superior to the distal.
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The non-union / pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle has been resected, and a plate and multiple screws applied with the near anatomical alignment.
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Typical appearances of a clavicular fracture with unusual non-union of the fracture requiring plate-and-screw internal fixation.


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The Employment Status of the Elderly in Sri Lanka: Emerging Patterns and Determinants
By using the Sri Lanka Household Income and Expenditure Surveys in 2002, 2006/2007, and 2009/2010, this paper examines patterns and determinants of employment status of the Sri Lankan elderly. The study employs multinomial logit model to realize the research objectives. The results of the study reveal that more than 50 percent of the Sri Lankan elderly are currently inactive, yet five percent of the oldest elderly and 18 percent of the elderly with bad health conditions are engaged in labour market activities. The results further demonstrate that younger male elderly, who are married and living in female-headed households are more likely to be employed than to be inactive. The receipts of remittances, social security payments, and bad health conditions reduce the probability of being employed. At present, ethnicity does not play a significant role in determining employment status of the Sri Lankan elderly.
Elderly, Employment Status, Sri Lanka
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40-908. That in all actions now pending, or hereafter commenced in which judgment is rendered against any insurance company on any policy given to insure any property in this state against loss by fire, tornado, lightning or hail, the court in rendering such judgment shall allow the plaintiff a reasonable sum as an attorney's fee for services in such action including proceeding upon appeal to be recovered and collected as a part of the costs: Provided, however, That when a tender is made by such insurance company before the commencement of the action in which judgment is rendered and the amount recovered is not in excess of such tender no such costs shall be allowed.
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Good News: partial ceasefire in Syria
Starting with some Good News, as we always like to do, we have some at least pretty good news from an unexpected place: Syria. As I write this a week in, a partial ceasefire in Syria appears to be holding. It's tenuous and limited, but in the words of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, it's holding "by and large." Fighting has not completely stopped, but it's level is far below what it had been.
Each side side (I'm tempted to say "of course") accuses the other of any and all violations of the ceasefire. Asaad al-Zoubi, a senior official from Syria's main opposition group said on February 29 that the truce was in danger of collapse because of attacks by government forces while President Bashar al-Assad says he and his government have made every effort to keep the peace in the face of violations by the opposition "but everything has a limit."
Part of the problem in sorting out competing claims of violations of the ceasefire is that it doesn't apply to everyone: Military jihadist groups such as Islamic State and the Nusra Front, which have been responsible for some of the worst violence, can still be targeted. Russia, at least, has made it clear it intends to keep bombing those groups - while there is a question as to whether or not Russia, an ally of Assad, is confining its attacks to those groups rather than aiming at Assad's opposition.
There are three main goals for the ceasefire, one being the ceasefire itself, at least a pause in at least some of the killing. Another, specific, point is to allow aid convoys to get to rebel-held areas, to bring relief to an estimated 154,000 people living in besieged areas. The aid includes food, water, sanitation supplies, and medicine, as well as more mundane items like blankets, soap, and diapers. That aid has been getting through, although again there are troubles, in this case reports that some of Assad's forces are holding up aid convoys and even claims that they are taking items for themselves.
The other purpose of the ceasefire is to allow for the resumption of peace talks, which collapsed before they started last month when rebel groups said they couldn't negotiate during on-going airstrikes. Now, they are set to begin in Geneva on March 9. So that is the next big target date.
Will they actually start? Let's just get to that start, one thing at a time, we'll worry about keeping them going after that when they actually start.
In any event, there is for now at least a partial, tenuous, ceasefire in Syria. That doesn't sound like much, but in the face of what has happened there the past five years, yeah, this is good news.
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small business loans orlando
If you own a small business or are trying to open one, a small business loan could make a huge difference. Underfunded businesses often struggle or experience halted growth. Having a cushion to pay for unexpected expenses or make improvements to your business could help it flourish. There are many different types of small business loans. This article will explain how to qualify for one and give you several options.
Qualifying for a small business loan:
Contrary to popular belief, there are many factors aside from credit that a loan qualification takes into consideration. Assets, profits and losses, a business plan, and even income can all play into the equation. The first step is to make sure that you have a solid business plan. If you don't have a business plan or don't know where to start, there are many resources available. Online courses, local organizations, and even YouTube videos can show you how to construct a well-composed plan. If you don't feel comfortable with preparing one, there are authors and consultants that will do the writing for you. This option still requires you to communicate all of the information clearly. The author can only articulate what's provided. It's imperative that you proofread the plan to make sure it's complete. Also, consider preparing some visual materials or models to provide a visual representation of the business. The lender will appreciate you conveying what they're actually being asked to invest in. You'll also have to answer questions, so ensuring that you're well-prepared is essential.
Personal and business credit can be strong factors when approving a loan. If you don't have any business credit, it's almost a certainty that your personal credit will be examined. Getting copies of your credit report and checking it over is advised. The major credit bureaus will often provide you with a free or very low-cost report that's made available online. Credit monitoring services can be beneficial for some borrowers. There are services online that will alert you to any changes to your report. Again, these services are typically free or low cost, depending on the services you select. If you need to clean up your credit, there are several options for doing so. You can dispute the items directly with the credit bureaus yourself. This is free; however, it's important to note that you'll have to provide them with some evidence in many cases. You can have a credit repair agency file the disputes on your behalf. This can be beneficial for many people; however, most of them will charge a monthly fee for the service. Also, the disputes they file are standardized and may not work in some cases. It's important that you communicate with the agency as to what needs to be done. The last option is simply paying off the outstanding negative items on the report. If you have collections accounts, you can sometimes negotiate a settlement for less than the actual balance due. However, this is reported to the credit bureaus which will note it on your credit report.
After you're comfortable with your credit position, you'll want to examine your assets. Many times banks will ask for collateral to secure a loan. Homes, cars, valuable jewelry, and other items can be used. They'll also take your savings and any retirement funds into consideration. You may be asked to put money down to establish equity in the business. The more funds you're able to put down, the higher chances you have of approval. This is especially true for borrowers who may have had credit difficulties.
Now it's time to find the best loan for your small business:
After you've done the legwork, you'll have to find the right small business loan. Conventional loans are typically provided by the Small Business Administration. This governmental branch also provides grants, which makes it appealing to many borrowers. However, the small business owner is typically required to be a borrower that fits conventional loan requirement standards. This means a stable credit and employment history. Also, the business plan is highly scrutinized and must be presented in person. Low-interest rates and guaranteed amortization are also appealing to many borrowers. This is a good option for those who fit the mold.
Private equity firms and investors are another option:
For small business owners that don't fit the standard loan qualification criteria, private equity firms and investors provide an alternative. After presenting an excellent business plan or business records, the investment firm will make you an offer to provide funding. They will request to hold an equity position in your company. While this is a great option for those who are lacking in credit, there are downsides. The firm will now have partial ownership and control over your company. For those who need complete control over their business, this option wouldn't be advisable. However, the business owner and their attorney may be able to negotiate specific terms that would suffice. This is a good option for many new business owners that don't mind some guidance and may have credit issues.
Business lines of credit provide financing that can be drawn upon when necessary. This is a great option for businesses that are established and have a strong track record. Cash flow problems occasionally occur in many small businesses, which make the immediate withdrawals appealing. Also, all the underwriting is done up front so the owner doesn't have to apply every time they need funding. These loans do require that all interest and fees are paid, regardless of how much is actually used. This is a solid option for businesses that don't require a standard loan but would like a cushion available.
After being approved for your small business loan:
After being approved, you'll want to stay in touch with the loan servicer. It's very important to pay as agreed. If you're unable to make a payment, they may be able to help modify the terms or extend the deadline. A small business loan will give you the opportunity to succeed in your new venture of living the American dream.


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Middle aged Brits seek solo adventures
Going on holiday alone – once considered an awkward by-product of being single in later life – is now an ambition for nearly a third of middle aged Brits seeking adventure and time to themselves.
A survey of 10,000 UK holidaymakers has revealed that almost a third of over-50s (32 per cent) have set off on a solo trip in the last year – with 23 per cent planning to again. Of those who've never done it, 17 per cent said they'd love to give it a go. Top reasons cited for flying solo include doing what you want, whenever you want, eating and drinking without any judgement from anyone and taking some quality 'me' time.
Top 10 benefits of travelling alone:
- You can do what you want, when you want
- You can eat and drink whatever you like
- Feeling independent
- Having some 'me' time
- Feeling stress free
- You don't have to listen to anyone else whinging
- You have time to catch and chill out with a good book
- The chance to try new things without judgement from friends and family
- You make lots of new friends
- It can keep the cost down/save money
A city break in sunny Barcelona, with its mix of beaches, culture and nightlife was revealed to be the favourite solo holiday destination, closely followed by exploring the canals in Venice and visiting the home of the Empire State Building, New York City.
Top 10 destinations that people travelling alone would choose to travel:
- Barcelona
- Venice
- New York
- Rome
- Malta
- Sydney
- Algarve
- Amsterdam
- California
- Dublin
The research by over-50s travel and insurance specialist Staysure looked into the reasons behind our changing attitudes to solo travel. 29 per cent of over-50s cited that simply enjoying their own company is one of their top reasons for going it alone, followed by being single or widowed (24 per cent) – while 7 per cent admitted their children are now grown up and will no longer go on holiday with them. However, almost a quarter (23 per cent) feel that they don't want to rely on partners or friends to plan their holidays, with 21 per cent saying they enjoy the sense of adventure in a solo trip – so more and more are choosing to leave partners and friends behind.
Top 10 reasons for travelling solo:
- I enjoy my own company – 29%
- I don't have a partner – 24%
- I'm widowed – 23%
- I don't want to rely on others to plan my holidays – 23%
- I enjoy the sense of adventure – 21%
- I enjoy the opportunity to make new friends – 16%
- I enjoy seeing sights and cultural activities – 13%
- I don't have a travel buddy who'd like to visit the same places as me – 11%
- My children have grown up and don't want to go away with me – 7%
- I go to practice my language skills and get to know local people – 6%
Making new friends is also highlighted as a key reason to book a trip for one, with 16 per cent considering a solo trip as a chance to meet new people. 22 per cent have met someone when they were on holiday alone – and have subsequently planned a trip together afterwards. The research also highlighted some common concerns of travelling alone; paying single supplements the top of the list of anxieties, followed by personal safety worries and the dreaded fear of having to eat alone in restaurants.
Top 10 things people are most concerned about when travelling alone:
- The cost – paying single supplements
- Falling ill
- Walking home alone at night
- Being a victim of crime
- Eating alone at restaurants
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- Not being able to communicate efficiently in a foreign language
- Not having someone to look after your belongings by the pool / beach
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Laundry duty is and has always been a necessary task and many of us aren't big fans of it. In fact, we spend more time in the laundry room than in the bathroom (no surprise there, right?): an average of eight hours a week, collectively doing some 35 billion loads of laundry a year. Yes, you heard it! And yet, while bath design has evolved into a discipline of its own, the laundry is often placed in the basement, separated from the life of the home.
But this is changing and we're adapting the classic home floor plan to be more useful and helpful with our chores. Besides moving it to the main floor, here are some useful ideas on how to make your laundry room work for you. No, unfortunately we haven't invented something that can fold your clothing yet, but these tips should help you make the most of this space.
Responsibilities Beginning With Shopping That Naturally Come With the Job
As the designated laundry aficionado of your particular your household –there are several associated responsibilities that simply go hand in hand with the title. For one thing, it is up to you to watch all the commercials advertising laundry detergents, fabric softeners, brighteners, and whiteners like bleach, water softeners and water hardeners. Which is the more effective form of laundry detergent to use–powder or liquid? And why should any brand of detergent find it necessary to sell a "detergent booster," when, if they actually had done their job and created an effectively-performing detergent in the first place, there would obviously be no need for backup help?
Choose a detergent that you works best for you, your family and your machine. Consider choosing an environment-friendly product since it's better on your skin and the planet.
Frequency Means Quantity, and Quantity Means That Routine Checking is Important
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Depending on the size of your household laundry duty could be as frequently performed as a number of times every day. Hopefully for you, that's not the case. But the frequency with which you use your washer and dryer will certainly have a significant impact on how often both of them will need attention and maintenance. So, it's obvious that the most frequent checking you will likely need to perform will be in assessing the current levels at any given time of all your laundry supplies, and consequently knowing when you are going to have to buy more. Unfortunately your responsibility doesn't stop there. There are some elements you will need to keep a check on, in order to keep your laundry equipment in top shape and to prevent any problems from disrupting your laundry routine and your budget.
Keep a Check on Your Washing Machine Accessories
One thing that is often overlooked by people who have stacked washer and dryer combinations is to visually inspect the hardware that is used to firmly hold the two pieces together. While they should be able to handle any agitation that occurs during any cycle of the laundry process, these devices can come loose. You want to periodically check them and give them a tightening down whenever needed. There are washing machine components that, if they ever become damaged or broken, can and should be replaced. One such item is the detergent and/or fabric softener dispenser. These dispensers help to precisely dispense regular and special detergents and other laundry additives. They actually work better than if you were to add the same agents by hand, manually. Some come with cartridges, which should be regularly checked. These conveniently hold up to around 36 loads worth of laundry, for HE washers.
Watching Your Washer Hoses
Your washing machine relies on relatively thin hoses that transport water both to and away from the washer. The hoses that are made specifically for this purpose are the only types you can use, so if you ever find that a hose is leaking, it must be replaced with one that is designed for washing machine use. There are gooseneck nylon braid fill hoses that will fit most washers. These are the most flexible choice for all washer applications. They feature a nylon braided protective bonded layer, Hypro-Blue Steel anti-corrosive couplings, pre-installed high quality EPDM washers, a large diameter for max water flow, and the added convenience of a space saving 90 degree elbow. Whenever you check your hoses to and from your washer, take time to inspect the clamps that hold them together. Replace any that seem to be losing their holding power for any reason. Brittle and inlet hoses should be replaced every 5 years, to reduce the risk of bursting. In terms of the type of hose you choose to install to or from your washing machine, stick with rubber hoses. Rubber hoses are superior to stainless steel, and, unlike stainless, will not conduct electricity. If, for any reason, you find that you need to extend your washer's drain pipe, use the appropriate drain hose adapter for your hoses. And if your washer does not already have a siphon break, get one and install it. this will keep water from siphoning out of your washer as it provides an air gap in the drain itself. Can be used with both rubber and plastic drain hose applications and fits all washers.
Responsible Dryer Ownership
When it comes to dryers, the single most important thing you can ever do is keep that lint filter cleaned out after every load, and frequently check the vent tubing that leads from the dryer and to the outside. Not keeping up with potential air clogging situations not only mean longer drying times, but eventually the strain it places on the dryer could burn out the motor.
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I love that clothing a hanging print in the green laundry room. Do you have a source on it?
Hello Catsy,
Unfortunately I don't have the source, but try to look for it on Etsy. They have so many great signs that are very similar to this one.


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For partners that build or integrate commercially available applications and service solutions with the Oracle Cloud Platform
For partners that provide implementation or managed services around Oracle Cloud Applications
We are on Oracle Fusion Release 12
Our requirement is to automatically calculate the tax (eg sales tax, VAT, GST, etc) on Purchase Order (Lines) based on the ship-to location. There is one tax rate for UK and another for Australia but for USA the tax rate changes as per the ship-to location. How can we configure Oracle so that it calculates the tax automatically.
We do not use inventory items.
Hi Sudhir,
It's best that you post your question to the Financial forum for experts from the Oracle Fusion Tax team to review.
From my limited knowledge in the area, I believe for US you would need to define taxes and tax jurisdictions at the state, county, city levels.
Hi Sudhir,
Create a tax rule (Manage tax rule) with the criteria:
if Bill from = UK then tax is 5%
If bill from = USA then tax is 10%
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How 2 M.T.A. Decisions Pushed the Subway Into CrisisThe New York Times
This is an outrageously good piece of explanatory journalism.
This is an outrageously good piece of explanatory journalism.
Hadn't thought about it that way yet: Cities built before the advent of cars might be best equipped for a future with far fewer cars.
«The response of America's major cities suggests the arrival of an important moment in the evolution of urban autonomy.»
A surprisingly interesting read. Also, today I learned: It has been estimated that by 2020, 40 per cent of all elevators will be in China.
A thing of beauty from graphic designer Peter Dovak: 220 metro and light rail systems from around the world, shrunken and simplified. Reminds me of Mini Metro, a game I'm currently in a love-hate relationship with.
A fascinating insight into what it takes to master The Knowledge, the legendary test every London cab driver needs to take. It has been called the hardest test, of any kind, in the world — and after reading this, it feels hard to disagree.


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MS Dhoni and his management group Rhiti Sports Management Private Limited have won a case for ownership of the website www.msdhoni.com domain after the arbitration body ruled in their favour. The site registered in the Indian skipper's name was allegedly used by persons who had no legitimate rights to it.
The above mentioned domain was originally registered on October 31, 2005 with Wild West Domains, LLC and USA's David Hanley has been the registrant on or before February, 2014. However, the latest development is they have secured the website after a decision made by the WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Center at Geneva.
The Rhiti Sports management related Scriboard has registered a complaint about the issue at the WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Center on August 19, 2016 after which the registrant has offered to sell the website for $1500.
Scriboard, in the complaint file, contended that "the Disputed Domain Name is identical to the MS DHONI trademark and the Respondent does not have any rights or legitimate interests in the Disputed Domain Name".
They also stated in the complaint that " "The Respondent uses the Disputed Domain Name in bad faith as the website to which the Disputed Domain Name resolved made use of the Complainants' MS DHONI trademark in order to raise advertising revenue through the use of sponsored or 'click through' links".
After Scriboard filed the complaint, the respondent didn't give any formal response, following which the panel found out that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name.
The respondent did not file a formal response to the complainant's contentions and accordingly the panel found that the respondent had no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name.
The penal concluded the registration and use of the domain was in bad faith as the respondent had engaged in a pattern of registering domain names corresponding to the names of famous persons which provides further evidence of bad faith.
Finally the panel also noted that the respondent's offer to sell the disputed domain name to the complainants for USD 1,500 was further evidence of bad faith.
In a press release issued by Mr. Ryder, he mentioned that it was 'imperative to secure this important and valuable digital asset'. He added, "the securing of the domain name is an important part of the overall brand strategy. There is a serious potential of misuse. This case, from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, Geneva, is an important global trademark precedent for the already famous and well-known brand, MS Dhoni."


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The St. Bonaventure University men's soccer team has earned recognition for success in the classroom from the United Soccer Coaches Association, receiving the organization's Team Academic Award.
The Bonnies compiled a 3.08 cumulative GPA during the 2016-17 academic year to receive the honor. College Team Academic Award recipients are active members of the United Soccer Coaches College Services Program with a composite grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for all players on the roster.
St. Bonaventure has also earned recognition from the NCAA by ranking in the top 10 percent of men's soccer teams in the nation for Academic Progress Rate (APR) last year as well. The Bonnies were the only Atlantic 10 men's soccer program to earn APR top 10 percent in the 2015-16 academic season.
"We are very honored to be part of a few schools in the country to receive this academic award," said head coach Kwame Oduro. "Our boys deserve it; they worked really hard these past two years. I hope we keep getting it every year."
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Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps is putting his Bledisloe Cup shocker behind him and wants to go from a passenger at the last World Cup to being in the driver's seat at this year's tournament.
Phipps established himself as the starting No.9 in the second half of the Rugby Championship last year and also started two of the first three Tests in 2015, before producing an uncharacteristically error-strewn performance against the All Blacks in Sydney this month.
He lost the run-on spot to Nic White, who was the Wallabies match-winner off the bench in that game and didn't play in the return clash in Auckland the following week.
However, Phipps was named in the World Cup squad along with Will Genia, the first-choice No.9 in the 2011 tournament, with White left out.
Phipps says he hasn't dwelt on his difficult night in the Sydney Bledisloe game.
"Every now and then you have a night like that so you move on," he said.
He was a peripheral member of the 2011 World Cup squad, having played his first two Tests just a couple of months beforehand.
His only appearance in the tournament was in a pool game against Russia, where he came off the bench and played in the unfamiliar role of winger.
"A dominant winger … no touches, no tackles," Phipps quipped.
Now he sees a chance to play a far more prominent role in the upcoming World Cup, where he could potentially direct the Wallabies around the field if chosen as the starting halfback.
"I'm really excited at this World Cup, looking forward there's a lot of opportunities for me personally," Phipps said.
"The last World Cup, I was a bit of a passenger there for the majority of the tournament, but that's just the luck of the draw.
"We lost a lot of wingers there. We had (back rower) Radike (Samo) playing on the wing (against Russia), so that's just how the game goes."
Although Genia and him are the only specialist halfbacks in the squad, Phipps acknowledged there might be games where only one of them was named in the 23, with the possibility Matt Giteau could be the backup half if coach Michael Cheika opted to have only two backs on his bench.
"I'm sure 'Gitty' will be warming up his passing and working to cover that second half(back) role," Phipps said.


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A new lightning protection international standard was published in 2006, which the European Union also accepted. The old MSZ 274 standard was in effect in Hungary until the 1st of February, 2009. Since the 1st of February, 2009 the new lightning protection international standard, the MSZ EN 62305 has to be used, so the external and internal lightning protection of buildings must be designed and constructed according to this standard.
The MSZ 274 standard was in effect for decades in our country, so it is difficult for the specialists to switch to the new standard, especially because both the extent and approach of the MSZ EN 62305 is significantly different from its ancestor. A lot of interpretation questions arose about using the new standard, so it is necessary to give a more detailed presentation of the standard. This task is easier if we present the standard by using lightning protection design samples.
In the course of my thesis I describe the structure of the two standards, and I present them by planning the lightning protection system of a medical center according to the old and the new standards. After the planning I show the differences between the standards and I describe the advantages and disadvantages.
I hope that my design helps specialist to understand and oversee the regulations of the MSZ EN 62305 standard and they will be able to properly use it later.


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if a brand new car had this issue with the driver seat there would be a class action lawsuit.
if a brand new car had this issue with the driver seat there would be a class action lawsuit.
Just installed my new hardware last night. Seems to be fine, no play in backrest.
Good news Skogy,
I've had a couple of messages from TiLite and their person who handles the UK is supposedly monitoring my case so hopefully I'll get the new bits soon and then, if you'll excuse the pun, I can put this whole episode behind me.
I do have to say I have had good communication with TiLite regarding any issues I have had.
A friend of mine has received the new hardware and the problem was solved.
I went to my DME about my backrest last Tuesday. I have only received my new chair the week before. Finally heard back from the dme and he said tilite is sending an update kit. He also said he doesn't know how long it's going to be before they receive it. You would think they would expedite this.
This is a brand new chair and do not understand why they wouldn't update the chair before it left the factory! As if being in a chair isn't frustrating enough especially when you are new to life in a chair.
Hopefully all the other people that have these chairs in the works of receiving them has the update already applied to it.
Once I get the updated parts I'll keep everyone posted
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Well just to make sure I'm keeping up with the program the head of one of the bolts has now sheared off just as identified by Texas Wheels in his 3 month review of his ZRa S2.
Good to know I got the quality parts he did.
Loose pins x 3 times
Sloppy Back
Sheared bolt
...and counting
Still waiting for the retrofit, maybe by the time it comes my backrest will be lying on the floor!
Colin, any further update on this issue?
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The DIGITAL AWAKENING
Living One Day At A Time
Still waiting! I was told by my supplier here in the UK that a specific named Lady from TiLite (not our member here) would call me to apologise in person and to discuss when the solution would be available and so far No Contact, over 1 week has passed.
My understanding is a complete new mechanism is being manufactured - a mixture between the Series 1 and 2 designs and it will fix everything, supposedly!.
No one seems to have a date for this although I'm told I will be the first one in the UK to receive the new parts.
Just to add further insult I was sitting in the house doing nothing when the left tire just went bang, these wheels have barely covered 2 or 3 miles so it's hardly wear and tear.
Sounds to me like I got one of those "Jinxed" chairs or unlucky ones, does not bode well for the future.
Personal feeling right now is I wish I had not gone for TiLite, I have a Quickie Argon I got almost the same time and it's been great. I should probably have gone for the Q7 (Helium) but what to do now? hard to back track.
I'll keep you all posted as the SAGA continues!!!
Perhaps you should exorcise it to rid it of the jinx?
Jokes aside, thanks Colin for the update, or lack of it. I am awaiting the drawing from Tilite. I hope they solve it fast. Would be so much trouble to get it fixed with me so far away.
C5-C6 ASIA C - October 15, 1984
Tilite ZRA Series 2
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What is a hero? A hero to a child would be anything from their favorite character on a television show to their favorite athlete, where as when asking an adult it could be their mother or father, Jesus, or maybe even a political figure like the president. The definition of a hero is all in the eyes of each individual. A hero is someone or something that will display courage and will even sacrifice themselves in the face of danger and difficulty. A hero is also someone who will intentionally overcome obstacles for the benefit of others. The courage and self sacrifice is judged by those around the person to determine if they believe what he or she has done was heroic.
Heroes are very important in society for people to draw inspiration from for their everyday lives, business, and theirs and their families values. There are many different heroic figures in today's society. Many people, especially teens, have heroes that are athletes or celebrities, or even rock stars. These "heroes" are not the ones that people should be admiring and looking after because many of them are in trouble with the law or are frequently on television because of their bad actions. People should be admiring the everyday individuals that pull people out of burning buildings, or are fighting in wars for the nation's freedom, or even an individual's parents that do everything in their power to provide a good life for their child. Those are the real heroes of today. The ones that are in it for the greater good, not just to benefit themselves. The people who give others strength to get through life's difficulties.
Pets can even be heroes to some people. For example, when a lady from Maryland choked on a piece of apple pie, her dog jumped and landed on her chest, forcing the food to come loose. Another is when the Keesling family from Indiana was about to be overcome by carbon monoxide, their cat clawed at the wife's hair until she woke up and noticed it then called for help. This is a good example of how a person definition of heroism comes into play. To these families their animals are heroes because they might not still be there without the acts.


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Take your sailing up to the next level. This two-class series will teach you the racing rules and strategy you'll need to know to join any racing series held in the waters of the United States or sanctioned under the auspices of World Sailing. The rules of sailing, like the ones for golf, are self-regulated and self-enforced. It's vital that all participants know and follow the rules at all times.
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Oct 17, 2012
NYFF 2012: No
This third part of Pablo Larraín's trilogy about Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile is the most approachable and crowd pleasing of them all, if not the most rigorous. The movie that put him on the map, Tony Manero, is a carefully crafted, extremely disturbing look at a sociopathic character, played by the fantastic Alfredo Castro, who is obsessed with impersonating John Travolta at a time when his countrymen are being murdered and tortured. His second movie, Post-Mortem, also starring Castro, is also an unsavory tale about a weird man who is confronted by the ugly reality of his country as his job at the morgue becomes too busy. Throughout the trilogy, Larraín seems consumed by the idea of individual indifference in the face of tyranny.
This final installment, based on a play by Antonio Skármeta, and co-written by Pedro Peirano, the writer director of The Maid and Old Cats), follows the travails of advertising creative René Saavedra (a wonderful Gael García Bernal), as he reluctantly decides to help the Chilean opposition craft a TV campaign in order to win a referendum in the last years of that brutal regime. The US, after helping Pinochet gain power by orchestrating a coup d'etat against Salvador Allende, got qualms about the human rights abuses of Pinochet's 15-year dictatorship and pressured for a referendum, the first democratic elections to take place in that country since Pinochet took power. The movie is a fun, although rambling tour into how the opposing campaigns communicated to the Chilean people. "No" means the vote against Pinochet for another term.
Larraín, who has a penchant for stylishly ugly aesthetics, goes all the way by shooting the entire movie in low resolution video, which is what existed in those days. After a while, one gets used to the result, but everything looks hideous. However, this time he stays away from the ugly, violent grotesquerie of his other two films.
René's boss is a Pinochet sympathizer and rich bastard, played by the chamaleonlike Castro, whose agency helps the regime, because he actually supports it ideologically. It's a fun fight between two creative minds, and not necessarily between opposing ideologies, but between young and fresh, and conservative and hanging on to power by whatever means possible. René's boss likes to threaten and harass, much like the regime he represents.
Larraín gets the dynamics and milieu of advertising just right. Very much fun is watching René always use the same bullshit spiel ("Chilean society is ready for this") to sell different campaigns to different clients, regardless of the product. He is not concerned with ideology. He cares about image and fun looking spectacle and the kind of idiotic ads that somehow move a lot of product. The movie starts with an outrageous commercial for a cola called "Free", so hilariously tacky that not even an imaginative director like Larraín could have come up with it as a parody. Larraín uses actual footage of brutally squelched demonstrations, Pinochet ads, opposition ads, and the commercials of the era and intersperses them with the story of René, in which actual leaders of the opposition movement appear, including Patricio Aylwin, the man who eventually won the election. The choice to unify the quality of the video to the actual footage pays off, even as one's eyes suffer, making the movie seem as real and in the historic moment as possible.
René fights the tendency of the opposition to sound like martyrs and recite the catalogue of horrors under Pinochet's murderous regime. He instinctively understands that even though it may all be true, people don't want to hear it. It dispirits them and makes them afraid to vote against such a well oiled repressive machine. Instead, he fights Pinochet with rainbows, young people dancing on the streets and Chileans eating baguettes at picnics (unrealistic, but it looks pretty, which is what matters). His clients feel this is offensive, but what choice do they have? Since the law is that each party has 15 minutes a night (an eternity) to present a platform, the No party allows René to do his rainbows and "We are the world" ripoffs, but they also sneak in some powerful truth telling ads. Meanwhile, on the other side, the debate hinges upon whether the Generalissimo should always appear in his medal bedecked uniform or wear civilian clothes. When they decide to poke fun at the rainbows and the happy dancing, it backfires, since as René knows, the audience hates negative reinforcement. As he sees himself losing the battle against frivolity and optimism, René's boss bitterly muses that the "Yes" campaign has too many military men, too many fat military wives, too many parades and uniforms. It is as stale and putrid as can be, as befits where it comes from.
Larrain is a great satirist and in No he lets loose and spends a lot of time going from one campaign to the other, and including a lot of fascinating original footage, but which unfortunately makes the energy of the movie flag. Still, No is a very engaging, original, smart film about a man that ends up doing something heroic for his country without really wanting to; an unlikely hero without principles, except that of doing what he knows to do best. García Bernal's stunned reaction to the results of the election, his gradual overcoming with emotion as he goes out into the streets anonymously and the enormity of what happened seeps in, is a gorgeous piece of silent acting. There is great joy at Pinochet's defeat but the movie ends in a bittersweet note as René goes back to selling bullshit, a changed man. The question is whether Chile has really changed with him.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Delorme Geocaching: I Like Where They're Going
I've been looking for an excuse to get the PN-40 out and try the new software. Unfortunately the only option right now for loading the caches into the GPS as Geocaches is through the "Send to GPS" button on geocaching.com. Last night we had three new caches publish, a perfect opportunity to give it a try. I was very impressed with their connection as it was much faster than the Garmin. There were no buttons to press, it just found the unit and loaded up the unit. As finding caches from the unit I real couldn't say as we were not the first to find any of these park and grab caches in the freshly fallen snow. I logged all the finds through the iPhone, but went through the in GPS logging on the PN-40. Between the Garmin and Delorme models, the Delorme looks to be the winner. It features a pop-up with short, common messages (i.e. "TFTC"), a field to enter extended notes, and a signature. The cache information seems a little more difficult to access than on the new Garmins (Colorado and Oregon) and is certainly harder to read. I'm anxious to really give the beta 2.5 software a work-out, but until their Cache Register app comes out it doesn't seem very likely. That will allow GPX files (Pocket Queries) to be loaded as Geocaches into the PN-40. That makes it usable for a full day cache outing and will give me the chance to really give it at work out. Once I spend more time with the unit I hope to be able to fly through the menus to get the info I need. For now I can say that I think I see the direction Delorme is going with their support for Geocaching and I am not disappointed. I'll be watching for the updates and especially the Cache Register.
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Have you seen the hack that lets you install pocket queries? http://forum.delorme.com/viewtopic.php?t=17592&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
- February 22, 2009 at 2:47 AM
- Darryl said...
I had tried it. Unfortunately it loaded someone else's GPX into my PN-40. The closest cache was nearly 6,000 Miles away.
- February 22, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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Final Report for FNE95-090
Biocontrol of Two-Spotted Spidermite
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1995: $500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1995
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $750.00
Region: Northeast
State: New York
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Note to readers, attached is the complete final report for FNE95-090.
Although we did see some predation of TSSM with P. persimilis, performance might have been improved in several ways. The extremely warm conditions of the 1995 summer created a long unfavorable period for P. perimilis. In most years this is expected to be shorter or less severe. This project might be repeated at other times of the year when conditions are less extreme. Where TSSM outbreaks occur during warm, dry periods selective pesticides might be needed unless effective adapted predators are found. Misting benches or wetting walkways to maintain higher levels would help increase humidity levels and perhaps also reduce temperatures. Monitoring random plants seemed to work well, but was time consuming (>3 hours per visit) and might be refined by noting only mites per plant or number of infested leaves, both of which seem to similarly measure severity. Other susceptible plants should be monitored and either included in the bio-control program or receive preventive treatments compatible with beneficials. Pots were drenched with metalaxyl several weeks to months prior to releasing P. persimilis; it is not clear what, if any, effect this may have had (foliar sprays are considered moderately toxic to nymphs and adults).
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WAG Announces Extended Hours for Final Two Weeks of Picasso
Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 27, 2017: "Absolutely amazing!" "Thought provoking." "Love it!" Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) visitors are raving about Picasso in Canada and the National Gallery of Canada's Man and Beast. The Vollard Suite of Prints. Both exhibitions are on view until August 13, and...
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Groundbreaking Indigenous Art Exhibition Coming to WAG this Fall
Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 13, 2017: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is excited to announce INSURGENCE/RESURGENCE, a groundbreaking exhibition focused on leading and emerging Indigenous artists from across Canada. Opening September 22 and on view until April 2018, it is the WAG's largest exhibition...
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 11, 2017: The Winnipeg Art Gallery invites the community for an afternoon of family fun inspired by Picasso on Sunday, July 16. From 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Family Fusion: Pablo's Picnic features interactive tours of the Picasso exhibitions, artmaking on the rooftop, and light...
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With her regal hairstyle and delicate facial features, Anton du Beke's wife Hannah Summers is the doppelganger of one royal. Can you guess who it is?
Strictly Come Dancing professional Anton appeared on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on Saturday 15 December with his wife Hannah in tow, and fans couldn't help but notice her likeness to one royal.
Wearing an elegant black dress, studs and her blonde hair swept back off her face, Hannah, 42, looked the spitting image of Prince Edward's wife, 53-year-old Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Winning the Revolutionary War had gained them independence, but forming the 13 colonies into a single nation was a battle all it's own. As the last members of the Constitutional Convention signed the document, Benjamin Franklin—speaking to James Madison and a few others nearby—pointed to the chair on which President Washington had been seated during the proceedings. At the top of the chair's high back was painted a golden sun peaking over the horizon. Franklin noted that it has always been a particular challenge to artists to depict the difference between a rising and a setting sun. Throughout the Convention, he had many times looked behind the President and, due to the back and forth of the debate and his own hopes and fears for how things might end, was unable to tell whether this sun was rising or setting on the young country. "But now at length," said Franklin, "I have the happiness to know, that it is a rising, not a setting sun."
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That question has endured—and the answer has varied—throughout our nation's history. We've seen times of war, and times of peace. We've witnessed the rise and fall of both our material fortunes and our moral integrity. That question can also be asked on a global scale—in times like our own, for example, which are marked by such impressive technological progress, but also by gas attacks and missiles in Syria, a terrorist truck driver in Stockholm, and (just this morning) by the bombing of churches in Egypt. Likewise, it can be asked in our individual lives, as we find ourselves shifting between joy and sorrow, trials and triumphs, sickness and health.
Sunrise, or sunset?
The question can also be asked here in the Church. We rightly look to the Church to be a sure and steady anchor in an often turbulent world. But changing times, apparent right here in our own parish, can leave us uncertain: clinging to the past, and a bit fearful about the future; wondering if we're standing on the threshold of something exciting and new, or if we can only expect gradual, continuing decline.
Sunrise, or sunset?
That question is not unique to Christians today, for it surely must have been asked by the disciples who witnessed firsthand the events we commemorate during this Holy Week. What elation, what expectancy there must have been for the future when they walked alongside Jesus, who was riding like royalty into the holy city as the exuberant crowds waved palms of victory and shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" But what dejection, what desolation, only days later, to behold him dragged as a criminal through now jeering crowds to be nailed to a Roman cross outside Jerusalem's walls, hanging beneath the taunting, ironic charge laid against him: "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews."
Sunrise, or sunset?
My friends, we Christians are without a doubt people of the sunrise. From ancient times, it's been Catholic tradition to build churches with their altars toward the East. (Such is the case with all four of our churches here in St. André's Parish.) Our buildings are literally "oriented"—turned toward the Orient, the East, the land of the rising sun. And that's because we have something so much greater than Benjamin Franklin possessed. Franklin had optimism: a positive regard for the future based on what human beings had been able to accomplish in the past. But we Christians have hope, which is founded not on any mere human achievement, but on the eternal faithfulness of God. No matter the surrounding darkness, no matter the threatening gloom, we are sure the sun is rising—believing that humility is a path leading to exultation; that life is far, far stronger than death; that even should we feel abandoned, in Jesus we have truly encountered God-with-us.
Benjamin Franklin was inspired by a painted sun on a wooden chair—one you can still see in Philadelphia. But we draw our hope from the world's true Light, once nailed to the wood of the Cross…but there no more.
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The thick mist cleared, and a small settlement emerged from the darkness.The three men and single woman tried their best to walk quietly, relying on the not-so-visible moon to provide illumination.
A branch crackled, and all of them froze for a minute, then they continued to creep up to what they could evidently see was just three tents.
They were nailed to the ground by large wooden shrapnel, and their green color matched the color of the surrounding brush.
"What are we going to do?" The woman whispered.
The man leading the line, however, motioned with his index finger to his lips, and then he continued creeping forward to the tents, leaving his colleagues to watch.
He slowly leaned over the first tent, pushing back the drapes and repeating the process with the other three tents.
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In elementary school, my friends and I would play house. Erick or David or Troy was always the dad, and I was the mom. Always. I never remember playing one of the kids, I just remember always playing the mom. Just like it's becoming evident that my son was always born to be a big brother, I feel like being Mom is a role that -no matter what other roles would or would not come my way – was bound to be part of my life in one way or another. And I so greatly admire and respect all of the other mamas of the world out there. What you do is your business, but the fact that you do it, day in and day out? I give you mad props for that, mamas. Because I am trying to do the same thing. I learn from you, and I thank you for doing what you do because you help teach me how to be a better mom.
That's why this Mother's Day, my wish (along with seeing the new Star Trek movie at the IMAX theater!!) is that we all just effing get along. For 5 years now, I've been a mom. In those 5 years I've seen motherhood bring out the best in women and the worst, and the worst is often the ugliness I see when moms are talking about or with other moms. What is that about? Why do we feel the need to pick apart how others mother? Their choices, their skills, what they feed their children, how they discipline, what they do or do not buy their children…Every.Little.Decision we make is overanalyzed and up for discussion.
I understand that part of how we learn how to be the best mom we can be is to watch others and decide for ourselves whether or not we would do what the other mom did. That's fine. That's human. But quite frankly, I don't give a flying crap whether or not you feed your kids all organic meals or whether you eat at McDonald's, whether you only have wooden toys in your house or whether you've got a big plastic jumpy castle in your living room, whether you give time outs or not, whether you work or stay at home, whether you take your kids to church or not. Maybe it's because I've got 2 kids now and they're out of the baby stages, but I have no interest whatsoever in engaging in debates with other moms about what's "right" and what's "wrong" in terms of raising our kids. I do my research, you do yours, and let's just BE.
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Simply: (a) easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty; straightforward or (b) 365 Daily Challenge word for today's author alert — Melanie Mole
If you are new to the ThisIsMyTruthNow blog, the 365 Daily Challenge, or the Author Alert segment, check out the About Site section from the main menu. Below are some key things to know about this author, but at the end of this post, you'll see the permanent page I've added to my blog. You can return to check out more on who she is, what she's writing and how to buy her future work. Melanie and I met about 6 months ago when we somehow connected via this blog. She'd read a few chapters of my work and then introduced me to her publisher, which eventually lead to me publishing my novel. I am eternally grateful to her for helping me cross that finish line. Today, she's out guest author and I am very happy to share more information about her and the wonderful books she's written. I read her novel, Simply Does It, earlier this year — please check out the review. A small part of it below:
'Every once in a while, it's good to take a chance on a new author or a new book topic. I'm glad I did with this one and encourage others to take a look at the book for their own world. It may just give you a different perspective, one you might have heard before, but always need a reminder of. And if simplifying life is not for you, it's still a fun tale about three experiences many of us don't have very often in life. I've always wondered what it would be like to visit a convent or a monastery… now I have a good sense.'
When Melanie and I chatted this week about life being an author, one of the first things that came to mind for me was how she accomplishes everything she does. I read her book and learned a lot about her life, but I wanted to know more… Is there anyone pushing her on the sidelines, I asked, curious to compare our experiences. She had a great response:
Support for a writer is so important. Yes, you can write without it, but it is so much easier to know that someone has your back no matter what you are going through. I am so lucky to have full and continued support from Rob, my other half. As soon as we met I knew that he was one in a billion, and he hasn't disappointed me. I feel both lucky, and privileged to have him in my life, and I wouldn't ever want to be without him, or his support.
Everyone should be as lucky as her!
To see more about Melanie, below are the key links
Website – melaniemolecom.wordpress.com
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Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Does-Simplicity-Melanie-Mole/dp/1975877519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511459102&sr=8-1&keywords=simply+does+it
Other book on Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/Man-Woman-Trouble-Melanie-Mole-ebook/dp/B0759YBZDJ/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511459178&sr=1-7&keywords=melanie+mole
To see more about Melanie Mole on ThisIsMyTruthNow, check out her dedicated author page where future content and books will added as she publishes them and I review them.
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About Me & the "365 Daily Challenge"
I'm Jay, an author who lives in NYC. My debut novel, Watching Glass Shatter, can be purchased on Amazon @ http://mybook.to/WGS. I've always been a reader. And now I'm a daily blogger. I decided to start my own version of the "365 Daily Challenge" where since March 13, 2017, I've posted a characteristic either I currently embody or one I'd like to embody in the future. 365 days of reflection to discover who I am and what I want out of life.
The goal: Knowledge. Acceptance. Understanding. Optimization. Happiness. Help. For myself. For others. And if all else fails, humor. When I'm finished in one year, I hope to have more answers about the future and what I will do with the remainder of my life. All aspects to be considered. It's not just about a career, hobbies, residence, activities, efforts, et al. It's meant to be a comprehensive study and reflection from an ordinary man. Not a doctor. Not a therapist. Not a friend. Not an encyclopedia full of prior research. Just pure thought, a blogged journal with true honesty.
Join the fun and read a new post each day, or check out my book reviews, TV/Film reviews or favorite vacation spots. And feel free to like, rate, comment or take the poll for each post. Note: All written content is my original creation and copyrighted to me, but the graphics and images were linked from other sites and belong to them. Many thanks to their original creators.