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Perhaps you're a biter or simply like your nails kept short, but whatever the reason may be, you can still add a little pizzazz to your fingers with nail designs for short nails. Fun and fancy manicures are not just reserved for long nails. In fact, quite a number of the designs seen on long nails can be replicated on short nails as well, with a minor tweak here and there of course. Don't just paint your nails a variety of colors and call it a day! Be on trend and try out these nail designs for short nails!
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The newspaper print manicure has got to be one of the coolest and most creative manicures that are unbelievably easy to do. To achieve this nail design, you will need grey nail polish and rubbing alcohol. Dip your painted finger in rubbing alcohol and soon after, press a small piece of newspaper onto your nail. The rubbing alcohol enables the ink from the newspaper to transfer onto your nail. When it comes to trendy nail designs for short nails, the newspaper print manicure is my go-to design.


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Afro-pop singer and daughter to Bishop George Adjeman (head bishop of Winners Chapel Ghana) Adomaa, has ranted out on people she describes as "judgmental Christian".
Ghana's latest sensation in afro-pop music, in her recent post via Facebook expressed her complete displeasure about comments from various individuals (or critics) especially within the Christian body about her chosen career.
The topmost of these comments have been the fact that, since she is daughter of a preacher and has decided to do music, she is "supposed to" do Gospel music.
"In full rant mood cuz I'm sick and tired of us judgmental Christians!!!
Reading the comments on the collaboration between Kirk Franklin and Kanye West and I'm like 😣😣😣
But I'm BORN AGAIN…
Christianity is simply living like Christ but these days everyone feels they have the best definition of how to live like Christ. People are very quick to judge you or put you down when they feel you're not living according to what that definition is.
I want to sing so it must be gospel or else I'm a sinner. No one advises or says anything like "Hey! You should be a gospel lawyer or doctor". Everyone is quick to say I'm straying because I say I don't believe that gospel is a genre – it's a message. I'm an Afro-jazz artiste. I perform at a jazz bar and they see the tag "bar" and wrinkle their noses cuz Christians don't sing at pubs and bars. It's for the worldly.
They think I left the choir at church cuz of the buzz but I was not there singing in church for month's cuz the choir was suspended and was being restructured –months before the Baafira/Adonai mashup dropped. They say I do my style of music to appeal to my fan base. I say "Thank God I even have a fan base" cuz this time last year, no one knew my name. I just followed my heart, not anticipating that people would actually notice let alone go crazy!
People wonder why it should be seen as a testimony that God has opened doors for me cuz… "Ah can't they hear her singing worldly songs?" Last I checked, the 'Word' was to the "World" not to the Christian community. I'm not here to fit into people's description of how I should live. Everyone has their own blueprint; their path. I have mine.
People don't get it. They don't want to get it. But that's not a problem. They say actions speak louder than words but I think music has a wider deeper reach. Soon they'll get it…"
She said
In the release of her latest 6 track EP dubbed "Afraba EP", Adomaa addressed this issue even better with a song titled "Born Again" featuring her dad, Bishop George Adjeman. (Listen Below)
In the song, she sings about her struggles as a singer who is expected to use her voice to sing ONLY gospel music and that for her "background", she can't sing any other.
Her post on Facebook attracted various comments from people of all spheres, including her own dad. Bishop Adjeman in his comment advised her daughter saying,
"Adomaa, stop fuelling the so called "controversy".
Focus on your assignment and excel in it. Not everybody will like you – either as a person or a singer. Know what you are about, give it the best you can. The field is rough, FOCUS, and you'll make it. Your dad is proud of you, and all the youngsters that have Christ burning in them!
Adomaa shot to fame sometime last year when she released her first mashup video and single "Baafira" followed by other mashups.
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The USA South Athletic Conference's women's tennis coaches have released their 2019 preseason polls. Each divisional preseason poll only includes votes from coaches within that particular division-only. Head coaches do not vote for their own teams in the balloting.
Placing first in the USA South East Division poll was N.C. Wesleyan College, led by head coach Albie Brice. The Battling Bishops are the defending Conference Tournament champions, capturing the title for the second time in program history. N.C. Wesleyan received 63 total points and seven first place votes and were followed by last season's East Division regular season league champions, Methodist University with 55 points and the remaining two first place votes. Averett University rounded out the top-three with 47 points.
Atop the USA South West Division poll was Piedmont College, who will be led by first-year head coach Trey Martin and are the defending USA South West Division regular season champions. The Lions received 61 total points in the preseason poll to go along with seven first place votes. Huntingdon College was ranked second with 56 points and one first place vote while Covenant College placed third with 50 points and the final remaining first place vote.
The USA South welcomed Brevard College and Pfeiffer University last season as institutions reclassifying from NCAA Division II status. This year each of their teams are included in the preseason poll and eligible for regular season championship honors. Both Brevard and Pfeiffer still will not be eligible to qualify for the USA South Tournament and/or the NCAA Tournament until full NCAA Division III membership is established.
The 2019 USA South Women's Tennis Tournament will be played April 26-28 in LaGrange, Georgia as a part of the USA South Spring Sports Festival, hosted by the City of LaGrange and Troup County. The tournament will take place both at the McCluskey Tennis Center and the LaGrange College Varsity Courts. The top-four teams from each division will advance to the tournament.


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Day 13Above: Freedom is Behind My Breath
Reviews from Saturday's shows
For Duck, Death and the Tulip, we had Tryphena Cracknell for The Hook, and Gemma Carroll's Theatreview:
"I feel tears forming even in the opening scene, at the sheer beauty of the duck and a snail, as they move in a Butoh-like dance across a black velvet plinth: the first hint of the closeness of death, as the duck stalks his prey. The script is minimal, parred down to a koan-like philosophical dialogue, conveying the deepest yet gentlest of ideas, to adults and children alike."
Rosheen FitzGerald wrote a nice review on the Festival of Youth: "This afternoon, in a church hall, on the cusp of Camberley, a fire for the arts was ignited in the hearts and minds of ninety tamariki from seven schools..."
Also for The Hook, Michael Hawksworth reviewed Margot and Kurt's debut of original work, Canopy:
"Listening to these torch songs under the Spiegeltent's aqueous light-projections underline how the open, loose structures, the fluid intermingling of jazz, soul and folk inflections, and the lyrical preoccupation with water and nature imagery combined to create a meditative continuum."
And Megan Seawright reviewed the premiere of Freedom is Behind My Breath:
"I cannot over-state the immense gentleness present in all Puti Lancaster's creations. She conveys profound empathy for people and their stories, then forms this astutely, delicately into resonate theatre."
Gemma Carroll wrote on Freedom is Behind My Breath for Theatreview:
"Particles of beauty trickle from all directions: voice, guitar, recorded soundscapes, dance, gesture, spoken word, lighting (both stage and natural), symbolic propsand sets constructed by performers, as they move through time and space. It is a sense of wonderment that we feel as an audience. We listen and watch carefully, holding with care the moments we feel connection and recognition in the story."
Blog post: 9am
This morning we will be treated to award-winning children's theatre, Duck, Death and the Tulip in the MTG. Whimsical and heart-warming, this is a beautiful show for all ages.
In the afternoon, seven local intermediate schools will be sharing their creative responses to the theme 'Our Earth, Our Water, Ourselves' with the Festival of Youth at C3 Church, Hastings, 4 pm (please note the change of venue and date - it's different to what's listed in the hard-copy programme). These kids have been working hard for months, with the creative direction and assistance of our festival youth ambassadors. This will be something quite special.
Also special and absolutely unmissable: Freedom is Behind My Breath. Commissioned by HBAF, this is certainly one of the most significant works of the festival. On 7pm at the Blyth.
Lisa-Jane Easter has described it as "one of the most breathtaking theatrical experiences I think I have ever experienced... a wonderful collaboration from our very own theatre maker Puti Lancaster and Owen McCarthy with the conceptual artwork created by the artists of Iwi Toi Kahungunu in our foyer leading us into the space and starting the story. I am moved beyond words at the depth and beauty of this storytelling. I was transported - somewhere - somewhere I loved being. This story is filled with wonderful spirit (wairua) and hau."
The Human Project will be performing Meta in the Festival Garden twice today - at 6.15pm and at 8.45pm. Last chance (this festival) to catch this contemporary dance installation work, with its soundscapes and spoken word, and exploration of the human through movement. It's free, about 30 mins long.
The Hook previewed Canopy at Rumpy open mic night a month ago. Here's how they described what tonight's concert holds in store:
"It is captivating – music that reaches right down into the soul to stroke us where we are softest, most sensitive...The vulnerability, the tenderness, on display here is heart-stoppingly beautiful. Pierard holds tension in her voice while moderating pitch and volume to create a highly concentrated, emotion laden sound.
Pure, sweet vocals pair with complex, sustained guitar, moving up and down the register, finding just the right notes to play on the heart strings.
Voice and guitar are in perfect communion, like a languid, lascivious love scene."
At 9.30pm we have the second (and final) performance of In Flagrante. Still tickets but they're selling fast.


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Greg Palast
Greg Palast is an investigator of corporate fraud and racketeering turned journalist. He is the author of New York Times bestseller The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, as well Democracy and Regulation and Armed Madhouse; he also made the BBC documentary Bush Family Fortunes. His latest book is Vultures' Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates and High-Finance Carnivores (2012)
Finding out that The Best Democracy Money Can Buy was on the Bin Laden bookshelf confirms my fears about America's war on whistleblowers
US president need only inform a federal judge that vulture fund billionaire Paul Singer is interfering with the president's sole authority to conduct foreign policy. He hasn't. But why not?
Greg Palast: For the architect of the euro, taking macroeconomics away from elected politicians and forcing deregulation were part of the plan
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Greg Palast: The vulture funds circling the debts of poorer countries are feeding after economies have been looted at the behest of the World Bank, IMF and privateers
Video witness Financial 'vultures' poised to swoop on Africa through Jersey's offshore loophole - video
Twenty-six hedge funds are demanding over £1bn debt repayments from Africa's poorest countries - more than twice the International Red Cross budget for Africa this year.9:56
Greg Palast: When Goldman got huffy at a credit union honouring OWS and pulled its anniversary dinner funding, much more was at stake
Liberia's president calls on MPs to support bill that would bar vulture funds from pursuing debts of poorer nations in UK courts
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Greg Palast: If this war was taking a bite out of Exxon or the House of Saud, a ceasefire would have been imposed.
Greg Palast argues that left-leaning voters have been scrubbed from electoral lists in Latin America. In Mexico City, ruling party operatives carried registration lists normally in the hands of election officials only, he says
Greg Palast: There is evidence that left-leaning voters have been scrubbed from key electoral lists in Latin America.
Greg Palast: The election race south of the US border is officially too close to call. Now, where have we heard that before?
Greg Palast: US Republicans are planning to change the law to stop black, Hispanic and Native American voters going to the polls in 2008.
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Tonight Scotland face England in Wembley … my emotional response?
Zero .. doesn't even register.
I suppose that I want Scotland to win, but it's not expected and I'm neither up nor down about it.
Tonight while the game plays out to the expected victory for England, I'll be at the Glasgow Hydro to see the Australian Pink Floyd for 6th time.
What a show these guys put on, fantastic musicians and licensed by the real Pink Floyd for use of video and stage material, its quite a spectacular event.
A tribute band playing a venue as large as the Hydro is a massive achievement.
By contrast, tomorrow, I'm playing my first live gig ever.
A sell out of 200 at the hall of a social club for a local charity.
Small stuff I know .. but I'm feeling both excited and terrified.
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text: Nutrition Facts Proteins Print Peanut Nutrition Facts Can Peanuts Help You Lose Weight? Medically reviewed by facebook linkedin Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD on August 05, 2016 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Medical Review Board Richard N. Fogoros, MD Written by Written by Shereen Lehman, MS Shereen Lehman, MS, is a healthcare journalist and member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Nutrition. Learn about our editorial policy Shereen Lehman, MS Updated on October 14, 2019 Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman More in Nutrition Facts Proteins Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Water and Beverages Whole Grains Snacks Peanuts (scientific name Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most popular nuts consumed by Americans even though they are not actually true nuts. Unlike almonds, cashews, and walnuts which grow on trees, peanuts grow underground in pods. The term "hypogaea" is translated from the Latin for "under the earth." As such, peanuts are more closely related to legumes, such as peas and soybeans, than to tree nuts. Despite delivering over 150 calories per serving, peanuts can be an excellent part of a healthy, weight-loss diet. They are low in carbs and are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. Not only can peanuts help control weight, but they may also be able to reduce your risk of heart disease and gallstones. On the downside, peanut allergies have become increasingly common in the United States and may cause potentially life-threatening reactions in some, particularly children. Nutrition Facts A serving of peanuts is equal to one ounce, or roughly 28 peanuts. That same handful packs an impressive amount of nutrients and more "healthy" fats than "unhealthy" ones. The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for 1 ounce (28g) of raw unsalted peanuts. Calories: 166Fat: 14.1gSodium: 230mgCarbohydrates: 6.1gFiber: 2.3gSugars: 1.2gProtein: 6.7g Carbs in Peanuts Ounce per ounce, peanuts are considered low in carbohydrate. The carbs in peanuts account for only 13 percent to 16 percent of their total weight, translating to a glycemic index (GI) of only 14. What this means is that a serving of peanuts is less likely to affect your blood sugar than higher-GI foods like white bread (75 GI) or even a bowl of corn flakes (92 GI). Most of the carbohydrates in peanuts are complex, the type that the body breaks down gradually to fuel metabolism. Only a tiny portion of the carbs is from simple carbohydrates, which the body burns quickly, causing fluctuations in blood sugar. One serving of peanuts delivers 9 percent of the dietary fiber needed to promote digestive health and regulate the absorption of fat, sugar, minerals, and vitamin (especially the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K). Fats in Peanuts Although 14 grams of fat per serving of peanuts may seem like a lot, most are considered beneficial to your health. These include "healthy" monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that help fight inflammation. Only around 4 percent is from "unhealthy" saturated fat, the type that can clog your arteries. The monounsaturated fats in peanuts are primarily from oleic acid (which positively affect cholesterol levels), while the polyunsaturated fats are predominantly from linoleic acid (which builds muscle mass and promotes body fat loss). In terms of fat content, raw and dry-roasted peanuts are far healthier than oil-roasted, seasoned, or sugar-coated peanuts. Coatings, flavoring, and seasonings can sometimes triple the saturated fat content in peanuts. Protein in Peanuts Approximately 25 percent to 35 percent of peanut's total weight is from protein, making it one of the better non-meat proteins in the American diet. At 6.7 grams per serving, you can easily boost your intake with but a small handful of nuts, especially if you are vegan, vegetarian, or are simply nutritionally deprived. Micronutrients in Peanuts Peanuts are nutrient-dense and can help you meet your reference daily intake (RDI) of vitamins and mineral as prescribed by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine. They are packed with important B-complex vitamins as well as essential minerals and antioxidants. Here is how a 100 grams of peanuts contribute to the RDI of key nutrients: Calcium: 9% of the RDICopper: 127% of the RDIFolate: 60% of the RDIIron: 57% of the RDIMagnesium: 42% of the RDIManganese: 84% of the RDIPotassium: 54% of the RDISelenium: 13%of the RDIVitamin B1 (thiamine): 53% of the RDIVitamin B3 (niacin): 75% of the RDIVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 35% of the RDIVitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 27% of the RDIVitamin E: 56% of the RDIZinc: 30% of the RDI Unlike many tree nuts, peanuts offer nothing in the way of vitamin A or C. Health Benefits Beyond their nutritional value, peanuts contain certain nutrients that may help improve metabolism and aid in the prevention of certain diseases. Weight Loss It may be hard to think of peanuts as a "diet food" given that a single nut contains no less than 6 calories and 0.5 grams of fat. Eat 50 peanuts and you've set yourself back no less 300 calories and 25 grams of fat. Despite these numbers, there increasing evidence that eating peanuts can help maintain a healthy weight while reducing the risk of obesity. A seminal study from the Harvard School of Public Health evaluated the medical records of 51,118 women ages 24 to 45 and found that higher consumption of nuts corresponded to lower incidences of weight gain and obesity. In course of the 8-year follow-up, high nut consumption was associated with better weight control when compared to women who never ate nuts. A similar finding was seen in children. According to 2013 research published in Nutrition Reseach, of the 262 sixth-grade students included in the study, those who ate peanuts were far less likely to be overweight or obese than those who avoided peanuts. Moreover, the children tended to have lower total cholesterol and "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol than their nut-free classmates. The current evidence suggests that peanuts aid in weight loss by making you feel fuller sooner (a condition known as satiation). Furthermore, if peanuts are now chewed well enough, many of the fats and calories will not be absorbed as the pieces move through the intestines undigested. Heart Disease Evidence regarding the benefits of peanuts in preventing heart disease is largely mixed. For their part, the FDA concluded in 2003 that eating 1.5 ounces of nuts per day did nothing to reduce the risk of heart disease when included a part of a low-fat diet plan. Many scientists disagreed, believing that certain antioxidants in peanuts, most especially resveratrol, exerts potent cardioprotective effects. According to a 2016 review of studies from Descartes University in Paris, resveratrol helps reduce cardiovascular inflammation and relax blood vessels, increasing circulation and lowering blood pressure. Furthermore, increased resveratrol concentrations were associated with a decrease in LDL oxidation, the condition of which can lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and coronary artery disease. These anti-atherosclerotic properties, argue scientists, suggest that resveratrol-rich foods like peanuts have a key place in heart-healthy diets. Gallstones Peanuts exert beneficial effects on blood cholesterol level which, in turn, influence the development of gallstones. Gallstones are hardened lumps of fluid that develop inside the gallbladder, comprised many of undissolved cholesterol. According to an eight-year prospective study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who consumed 1 ounce (28.6 grams) of nuts per week had a 25 percent lesser risk of developing gallstones than women who ate less than 1 ounce per month. Common Questions How long can you store peanuts? Unshelled peanuts stored in a cool, dry pantry should last for one to two months, while loose peanuts without shells can go bad within a few weeks. You can extend the shelf life of your peanut for up to two years by freezing them a temperature below 32o F (0o C). If buying tinned, sealed peanuts, try to consume them by no later than the "use-by" date (as opposed to the "sell-by" date). If kept beyond the expiration date, peanuts can go rancid and turn bad, even in sealed containers. Once the container is open, keep the peanuts in the refrigerator to maintain their flavor and freshness. How do I know if a peanut has gone bad? You can tell a peanut is rancid if it either has a slightly fishy, moldy, or sour-milk smell. If the peanuts are shriveled, black, or have evidence of mold, toss them out. If unsure, you can take a bite; a rancid peanut will taste bitter or sour. Moldy peanuts are especially problematic as they can produce a toxin known as aflatoxin. Eating rancid peanuts can lead to aflatoxin poisoning, a condition that can impair liver function and lead to jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite, and liver damage. It has even been linked to liver cancer. Recipes and Preparation Peanuts can be eaten as a snack. Some people like steam unshelled peanut with sea salt water. Unshelled nuts can be warmed in the oven to enhance their flavor. A handful of peanuts go nicely with an apple or other sliced fruits. Peanuts are often used in cooking and can be found in stir-fries, curries, and vegetarian wraps as well as for toppings for ice cream and yogurt. Peanuts are especially useful in people with protein deficiency or those trying to gain weight. By adding chopped peanuts to desserts, salads, sandwiches, and cereal, you can increase your caloric and protein intake without feeling full. If you are a peanut lover, here are some recipes you should definitely try: Peanut noodles with tofu and vegetablesAsian peanut noodle saladVegan lettuce wrap with peanutsChicken, peanut, and asparagus fried riceHomemade protein nut barsDark chocolate fruit and nut barkCrunchy peanut butter banana crepes Allergies and Interactions Peanut allergies are one of the most common and potentially dangerous food allergies, affecting no less than 1 percent of the U.S population and 2 percent of children. Year on year, peanut allergy continue to be climbing, particularly among children previously unexposed to peanuts. Because of this, the FDA has instructed food manufacturers to prominently list peanuts—along with any of the 7 other common allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, and soybean)—on product labels. Some manufacturers may include wording like "may contain peanuts" if the product is produced in a facility that uses nuts in other food products. This can help you avoid hidden nuts if you are especially allergic. Peanut allergies can range from mild to life-threatening. In rare instances, it can lead to an all-body reaction known as anaphylaxis, characterized by a severe rash or hives, shortness of breath, wheezing, rapid heart rate, the swelling of the face or throat, and a "feeling of impending doom." If left untreated, anaphylaxis can lead to shock, coma, heart or respiratory failure, and death. Although many parents are terror-struck by the very notion of a peanut allergy, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) recommends that peanuts be introduced into a child's diet early—as early as four to six months—to sensitize them to peanuts and avoid the development of an allergy. Drug Interactions The resveratrol in peanuts can inhibit blood clotting if consumed in excess. This can amplify the side effects of blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin), causing nosebleeds, easy bruising, abdominal pain, blood in the urine (hematuria), and heavy menstrual bleeding. Resveratrol can potentially interact with other drugs, increasing their toxicity. These include: Antihistamines used to treat allergyBenzodiazepines used to treat anxiety and insomniaCalcium channel blockers used to treat high blood pressureErectile dysfunction drugsHIV protease inhibitors used to treat HIV infectionStatins used to used to treat high cholesterol Red wine, which also contains resveratrol, can further amplify this effect. Tell your doctor about any usual side effects you experience after eating peanuts, peanut butter, or red wine, especially if consumed in excess. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get nutrition tips and advice to make healthy eating easier. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. 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Tea for Two leather Flask £49.40
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Ah – how nice! A very BIG thanks to the team at Country Homes and Interiors for such a fabulous article.
… because we're delighted to let you know that if you tiptoe over now to womenswear brand, hush's beautiful website and check out their lovely blog, you'll find that you could soon be owner of one of our very own Betty bicycles. hush shot their new AW14 campaign in Amsterdam so its very befitting that they are giving away one of our very classically Dutch bicycles as well as the ginormous grocers basket that goes with it.
We love hush, and not only because of those long-limbed, tawny haired, tawny eyed and tawny skinned models (oh to be 'tawny' in some way!) but because of their super-relaxed, effortlessly chic style that just, well – works. Full of versatile pieces that are as stylish as they are practical, the autumn/winter 14 range includes a wide range of gorgeous knits, feminine and flirty skirts to everday dresses, trousers, plus a brand new outerwear range – all in a rich pallet of colours. Also in the collection are the best cotton pyjamas on the market and a great collection of contemporary basics – tops, tees, tanks and leggings – which are everyday essentials in any women's wardrobe.
We've firmly got our eye on that awesome khaki parker… how practical for chilly morning rides! See the hush blog for more info…
We are delighted to announce that our Bertie bicycle has certainly earned his stripes and is making a guest appearance in the very exclusive Princes Arcade in Piccadilly, London this Spring at Smart Turnout's beautiful flagship store.
Founded by former Scots Guards officer Philip Turner, Smart Turnout is built upon quintessentially British values and traditions. This classic gentleman's outfitter offers its discerning customers a collection of preppy clothing and accessories including bags, ties and watches, all based upon British styling combined with pops of colour and always a fresh twist.
Not being able to find a high quality jumper in his regimental colours, Philip set out to source materials and make his own, soon leading to orders from fellow guardsmen for jumpers, socks, ties, and other accessories. Now, the collection has grown into a fully-fledged menswear line that has gained international recognition.
Stockists include Harrods and Selfridges in London, Galleries Lafayette in Dubai as well as J Press and Bloomingdale's in New York, and United Arrows and Beams in Japan. The store has also had pop-up shops in John Lewis and Selfridges.
2012 saw the opening of Smart Turnout's first stand-alone store in Princes Arcade, central London, a location specifically chosen to reflect their British traditions and fashionable flair. They now draw in locals and visitors alike and cater for fashion conscious men in London.
We love the brand for the values it shares with BEG Bicycles – classic styling, a contemporary twist, and always attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. What is more, this season they have launched a bicycle-referencing range, which include socks and ties…
Furthermore, the kind folks at Smart Turnout are offering BEG Bicycles customers a very Smart offer of a 10% discount on the entire Smart Turnout collection. Simply enter the code BIKE10 on their website in the coupon code box . They have fabulous ideas for presents as well clothing ideas for the discerning gentleman in your life.
We've already got our eye on that smart little satchel with the yellow binding…!
Visit Smart Turnout to see the collection.
Big thanks to the lovely Country Living magazine, for featuring our Persephone Pink Bella on the front cover this month. Gorgeous!
We love sending our bicycles out for bespoke events, photo shoots and film production…. the bikes definitely get all the glamorous jobs! We were therefore totally intrigued to find out what Cycling Active editor, Matt Lamy had up his sleeve when he called us last summer to borrow a Bertie for a shoot. Matt told us he had a complete first world war period military uniform lined up and the bike might get a bit muddy.
Fast forward to this month's Cycling Active magazine, and Matt and photographer Andy Jones have produced a beautiful 12 page feature, The Great War, in which Matt retraces a WW1 soldier's emotional journey 100 years ago from northern England across the channel to the bleak battlefields of the Somme on one of our Bertie bicycles. Its a poignant piece of writing and the photography is stunning. We think (naturally) that Bertie looks very much the part, as indeed befits his continental classic origins. Here are some of our favourite images of Matt and our Bertie on their journey…
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Phew! It's been a bit of a month… Firstly, we had to make sure that we had the Now Thats What I Call Music Christmas Classics downloaded and playing on repeat.
Then – we've been so busy getting lots of people's Christmas presents ready that Bea is now known at Elf. There are going to be some very happy cyclists who will have a VERY large package under their tree this year…
One customer has just told us that she wasn't ever lucky enough to get to unwrap a new bike as a child at Christmas so is SO excited about her new BEG bicycle that Father Christmas is bringing her! Needless to say, there is a lot of covert delivering going on…
We still have most sizes, colours and models of Mens and Ladies BEG bicycles available in stock and will be delivering up until the 21st December 2012. Get in touch soon to guarantee your delivery!
Then – we've had some incredible press and our bicycles and accessories have featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Good Homes magazine and we're also in Easy Living this month!
No sooner has the tinsel been stashed away, the mince pie crumbs swept up and seventeen sack loads of shredded wrapping paper squished into the recycling bin, and tah-dah! Here it comes again. Christmas is well and truly upon us once again and the countdown has begun…
Guilt for not being more organised, angst that we need to get cracking with it all and stress about who we have forgotten to invite for Christmas Day lunch is already consuming most of us. Christmas seems to be a period for goodwill to all men - and more likely good grief to most women!
Thankfully, simply riding your bike and making cycling a key part of your Christmas cheer can counteract the hassle, stress and colorific pile up that the festive season brings. As is becoming a bot of a BEG Christmas tradition, we were invited once again by the very nice people at British Cycling's Sky Rides to write their Christmas blog post for their Breeze Rides blog about cycling at Christmas.
By the way, this is a good time to say a bit more about Sky Rides. Created by British Cycling, Sky Rides are a fabulous network of organised bike rides across Britain, open to all. Read all about their fabulous regular events on their website, and for some great women-only rides, they have also created the Breeze network – all free, fun and guaranteed to get you hooked on cycling!
So, here are five good reasons how taking to two wheels during the Christmas season can free up a whole lot of time, cash and your sanity as you get ready to ding, dong merrily on high. (You can read the whole article here).
Cycling to a Harmonious Christmas!
1. Leave the car at home, put the online shopping to one side, get your panniers and basket on and opt to do as much of your pressie-buying as you can by bike in your local neighbourhood. You'll find surprisingly interesting small shops and businesses right on your doorstep that you've not noticed before, and in turn, you'll feel more a part of your local community. Not only may this help solve the annual what-on-earth to buy Uncle Alan dilemma, but you'll also support local businesses.
2. Cycle into town to pick up last minute turkey trimmings, and you will save so much time. Sail on by the endless queue of purple-faced drivers, manically drumming their fingernails on the wheel with frustration as they desperately circle round in a futile attempt to find a parking spot. Hop off your bike, lock up and straight into the shops in no time. You'll not only save time, but pennies on parking and petrol too, and might even be able to treat yourself for Christmas to that nice little pair of heels that you've had your eye on. Ho ho ho!
3. Set up a new Christmas tradition where you and your partner, or the whole family, set aside a special festive bike ride together where you take some time out, slow dow and enjoy the simpler pleasures of the festive season; mulled wine by the fire in a cosy country pub, cycling through the woods to find holly and mistletoe and simply enjoying each other's company. Could be a good time (after a glass or too) to drop some hints about that perfect new bike you've had your eye on!
4. Let cycling be your inspiration in choosing presents for friends and family and take advantage of the inspirational female-friendly bike shops out there (see (add link) for our list of female-friendly bike shops). These shops are packed full of fabulous ideas – and cycling expertise. A cool bike helmet, stylish wicker basket or shiny new bike bell will make a wonderful present for the cyclist in your life and give a lot of pleasure for years to come.
5. And when all the hard work is done, sit there smugly during the Queens' speech with a trim midriff and a glowing complexion to boot, when everyone else is looking comatose, bloated and blotchy from that extra glass of sherry. Cycling is a brilliant way to shift a few pounds before the onslaught of the turkey and you'll look and feel wonderful for Christmas 2012!
Wishing all cyclists a very happy Christmas and a wonderful new year of cycling in 2013.
Thanks to lovely Hush homeware for featuring us (or at least Catherine) on their blog and newsletter this month. We now all know where to go to get our new stylish cycling wardrobes this Autumn! I want that super-cosy looking red outfit on the homepage in its entirety! You can read the interview with Catherine here on the Hush blog.
And by the way, Catherine says she doesn't normally cycle around with dead leaves dangling out her basket. Right. We did wonder…
Check out the beautiful Hush AW12 collection at www.hush-uk.com. Oh and, Hush… tell your stylist to get some decent wheels for your model next time. That old bike has seen better days!
From joyful Jubilations to London being paved, quite literally, with Team GB golds, what a "summer" (the inverted commas, of course being necessary, because the weather still absolutely sucks!) it has been. These past few weeks have been just SO exciting! So exciting in fact that whilst we've been revelling in the mega-highs of the fab British cycling team, and feeling the incredible surge of interest in cycling that is taking over Britain (way to go!), we've failed to thank some great journos for some great press BEG has had recently.
So… a big thanks go to CondeNast Traveller, Cambridge Journal, Country Homes and Interiors and the lovely and very beautiful Betty (surely one of the loveliest style mags around and check out that nice little illustration). You all get our gold medal!
Thank you Mail on Sunday YOU magazine for a summer-tastic feature!
OK Summer. You can come out now! Yes you can…. No really…
…and for once we're not talking about our bicycles!
The fabulous Laura Wright, classical soprano and classical music chart topper, is riding our very own Bella in this week's Hello magazine (and our 100% lambswool picnic blanket makes an appearance too!). We love Laura so this is all rather exciting!
Laura's having an incredible year. Having been top of the classical album charts in 2011 with her album The Last Rose, Laura became the first soprano to perform at the Olympic Stadium in March and has been selected to record the new Diamond Jubilee song, 'Stronger As One', which HM The Queen mentioned in her Commonwealth Day Message at Westminster Abbey in March where the song was premiered. She's also just sung at the FA Cup final – and at our favourite – The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Her new album, 'Glorious', was released yesterday – a unique collection of great British songs, old and new, which will celebrate and commemorate the Diamond Jubilee – where she will fly the flag for Britain!
Anyway, we think Laura looks just beautiful - and Bella isn't bad either!
Many thanks to the team at Hello, Laura Wright and our friend, Selina Lake.
And here's another one.
Because. Summer. Is. On. Its. Way. Honestly.
(Thinking about it, just how empty and sad would British lives be if we couldn't have the opportunity to make little witty sidelines about the weather. Saying that, we'd get one heck of a lot more cycling days in, so the British weather, whilst it makes for character-building IS A BAD THING).
Thank you Prima magazine for such a great feature, and particularly to Selina Lake, the stylist. Selina – we are undoubtedly on the same styling wavelength! I've always had a bit a thing for peeling cricket pavillions.
A press round-up is long overdue, so here's the first of some wonderful spring press to feature us recently.
First up, a great big thank you to Elle Italia magazine for thinking pink and featuring our Bella model in Persephone Pink in their 2012 May edition!
We know the UK isn't quite Amsterdam or Copenhagen yet, and that we have a long long way to go to be able to create the utopia of cycling that other countries enjoy – but inroads are being made. There are leaders in this world – and then there are the followers… and in terms of forward-thinking, bicycle infrastructure-focused types, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London is a pioneer in the UK. It was with great pleasure that we hooked up with them recently and agreed to do some mutual introductions and we're REALLY looking forward to interviewing them in the next few days and telling you more about the great work they are doing in their borough to make cycling a more accessible, desirable and safe option for their residents and commuters.
In the meantime, here is an interview Catherine did with them yesterday on their fantastic blog, Bikeminded about BEG…. You can read the full interview here.
Look out for our interview with Bikeminded coming next week…
Phew! It's been a bit of a week… Firstly, we've had a incredible photographer and stylist here this week taking very beautiful shots of our place, which sounds glam but has actually involved 'magically' making half our worldly goods disappear (ie shoved under every bed, into every cupboard, filling up the cellar to bursting… how we ever will find anything again is the worry du jour!) and a lot of masking tape. The results are very spectacular but can't be discussed further for some time… which is making me ache with impatience.
Then we were invited by the very nice people at British Cycling's Sky Rides to be their first ever guest writer for their Christmas blog post, and this is what we wrote (ahem… sorry if you recognise the first bit from an earlier post. There was a bit of judicious copying and pasting because…well… sometimes you just can't rewrite something that turned out how you wanted it to be the first time and was still right the second time you wanted to say the same thing! You still following…?). You can read the whole article here.
By the way, this is a good time to say a bit more about Sky Rides. Created by British Cycling, Sky Rides are a fabulous network of organised bike rides across Britain, open to all. Read all about their fabulous regular events on their website, and for some great women-only rides, they have also created the Breeze network – all free, fun and guaranteed to get you hooked on cycling!
We are so pleased to have been spotted by Niki Goss and the team at Gardens Illustrated, and wanted to say a big thank you for giving our Betty bicycle, Cutie Coolbox, Porters Crate and Picnic Rug leading roles in their beautiful September edition double page feature. September's magazine will be on sale until September 26th and is a delight!
loudly… or shout it from the rooftops!
We're thrilled to have been featured in some of our all-time favourite magazines this summer and we've even had whole features styled around Bella, Betty and the crew. Here's a round up of some of the very nice things that have been written about BEG Bicycles in the British and international press. We are deeply touched and very grateful and a big thank you to all the journalists and stylists who have featured us to date. Even more to follow – we have press bikes out as we speak with two particularly gorgeous UK magazines!
Sorry. TERRIBLE title, but didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to… not Bangor but Broadstairs, and the equally lovely Whitstable, home of the famous Whitstable Oyster Festival.
We're constantly being asked by the press – and our customers – for new pics of BEG Bicycles out and about 'on location' and because summer is nigh upon us, this seemed like a perfect excuse to get Bella out there, parading by the sea. She certainly stole a few looks on the beach!
Full shoot final images to follow soon, but here are a few of our faves to get everyone in the summer cycling mood… and oh, those billowing nighties. Blooming marvellous!
(Bicycle) basket loads of thanks for the incredible support and amazing articles that have been written about Beg Bicycles in the past two weeks. We are so touched to have appeared on 3 of The Times 50 World's Best Design Blogs within one week of launching, including the almighty DesignSponge. Here are just a few…
Wayward Daughter (formerly She's Got a Passion for Fashion)
Home Shopping Spy … thanks, Ellie. It all started with you!


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A recently completed work, for my wife, a small side-table.
Reclaimed Locust, w/Purple Heart accents. The Table Top (picture 4) is supported by 2 lamination sets which arc between the long axis legs – the laminations begin at 3" wide, and are bandsawn to create an arc 1" wide a the center, widening to approximately 2" at the leg.
The floating top is created by extending the under-table lamination beyond the plane of the table top, bandsawing the top part of the exposed arc, and joining the lamination to the leg well-below the plane of the table top. The legs are purposely stopped below the plane of the table top.
The shelf slates are M&T (dominos). The finish is 1 coat of Zinsser clear coat, with 4 coats Deft w-b poly (very good). Dry coats are wet-sanded at 600 grit.
Locust has an unpredictable grain – allowing both bone-smooth surfaces and rough sinewy strands which are near impossible to sufficiently smooth. Also, the use of reclaimed wood, and my wife's interest in the 'natural' look, means that knots and voids are simply part of the build.
If the members have any questions, please let me know. As with all of my projects, layout is more than 50% of the overall build time (about 20 hours).
Everyone, Do Take Care.
Woods: black loc purple heart
Tools: bandsaw; ts jointer my entire shop
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Now that is one very cool table.
That is a beautiful piece of work. As far as the design, do you see it complete in your mind before you start or is it combining parts as you go?
Madts, Jack: thank you for the comments and question…
Jack: this project, I knew what I wanted to do prior to starting – which is different from the Contemporary Desk finished last month. I had completed much research on floating-top tables; but found a normal table that looked good to me; then, I reverse engineered the floating-top. Since the legs are canted at 4.5 degrees (off 90), I had to cut the Shelf/Leg joints at 94.5 degrees (to the long axis of the Leg). To keep the tops of the Legs in the same plane as the Table Top, I used the router table to create the Leg Tops – a detail point. Once you take things out of straight or 90 degrees, things get interesting…
Thanks, again.
Great looking table Mike a cool design and excellent workmanship.
Thanks for the comments…
This is my first 'fine' work with Locust, and I should have done a better job worrying about grain… grain density, specifically: I'd get one section where I wanted, then the adjoining section would be irretrievably inferior. For work outside my household (this is for my wife), I'll think twice about doing anything in Locust. That said, this is from reclaimed timber; not from planks inspected and purchased at a lumber mill.
I'm pleased with the finish; which is to say a fairly minimal one: the clear-coat is not visible, and the Deft w-b poly doesn't plastic-up the top coat.
You Take Care.
one fine table, great design, job well done.
I love it! I would like to see the underneath of the top where it joins the mount!
Picture #4 shows this. Layout is key to getting this correct (the legs square across the diagonals) – the two arcs must be the same length, and the leg tilt must be identical for the two sides to mirror each other: if this is done correctly, then the 4 legs are offset to the table by the same amount.
Fantastic job . Really nice work . Your skills can be seen in your work .
Bruce: Thanks for the comment. As we all do with things we make, I look at what I could have done better, each time I see the table. One of these days, when I retire from retirement, I'll take that extra day or so to perfect something…


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Babies get away with two or even three of these in a day. But what about you? Does it make you a lazy person for wanting to nap?
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"As long as you average about eight hours of sleep per 24 hours and a nap doesn't interfere with your nighttime sleep, then go for it," says Gharib.
But like other aspects of sleep that are unique to the individual (pillow preference, anyone?), napping is too. Some swear by a short afternoon nap whereas others are left groggy and confused.
Sleeping used to be different
Most people accomplish the majority of their sleep at night. It's just the way the world is set up now, says Gharib.
It wasn't always this way.
Historical data suggests that prior to the Industrial Revolution, nighttime sleep was often accomplished in two separate chunks of time. There was a first sleep, an interlude of an hour or two, and then a second sleep, says Gharib.
This kind of sleep is known as bi-phasic sleep. It was as the Industrial Revolution unfolded that attitudes toward sleep shifted in favor of eight hours of consolidated sleep over the bi-phasic sleep pattern.
As long as you have a period of sleep that lasts from three to four hours, then this kind of bi-phasic sleeping is fine. But if for some reason your nighttime sleep duration is not long enough, a nap can help add that extra time that you missed the night before, says Gharib.
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Yesterday our evening meal, which was a late lunch, early dinner before we ran out to met friends at the Harbourfront for a show, was salmon fishcakes. These were fabulous. Light, crispy and filled with fresh dill goodness and no potato. We ate them over salad (we eat everything over salad right now- it's too damn hot for anything else) with a yogurt sauce/dressing that was tart and light and creamy that contrasted beautifully with the crispy cakes. Nigel Slater is truly a genius.
His recipe is for three people, but since there were two of us I'll give you the amounts I used.
Salmon and dill fishcakes
300 g (about) salmon, skin removed and finely chopped. This was the hardest part.
1 large egg white
a small bunch of dill, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons flour (I used more than he said)
1 teaspoon grain mustard
juice of half a lemon
olive oil to fry
Combine all your ingredients and then mush together with a generous grinding of salt and pepper. Squash spoonfuls of the mixture together by hand and then flatten each one slightly and set aside for a few minutes. (I made twelve small patties.)
Get a little oil hot in a shallow pan. Place the patties (in two batches) and leave them about two-three minutes per side, they should be lightly cooked within and golden and crispy outside.
Yogurt Sauce
Some plain yogurt, some finely shopped dill, some grain mustard, some green onions (my addition, not Nigel's), salt and pepper. Voila- deliciousness!
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A Meet and Greet session serves as a screening process for new dogs. This hour long session will help us determine whether Deb's is a good fit for your dog. We use this hour to observe the dog's behavior with humans, other dogs, and food aggression to make sure that the environment stays safe for everyone. It's important that you're comfortable with us, as we'll be caring for a member of your family, and in some cases entering your home. Nothing is more important to us than your trust, and making sure your pet is cared for in the best possible way.
We ask that you provide 12-hour notice for cancellation of a walk, and 48-hour notice for cancellation of boarding, as this affects all pets under our care for the day. That being said, we know that sometimes things happen beyond our control. Under those circumstances, we will speak with you regarding the circumstance and consider the cancellation on a case-by-case basis.
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Doggy Daycare - Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Boarding - 24/7! Sunday through Saturday
We offer a great deal of flexibility, and many times can accommodate your requests if they are outside of our typical hours. Just ask!
In order to keep everyone safe and feeling good, we require proof of the following vaccinations:
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Our Board of Directors
CRNS is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for ensuring that the charity is well-managed and abides by its charitable aims. The majority of the Board are appointed from the member organisations of CRNS with the remainder being independent appointments.
The Board appoint the Chief Executive, who is responsible for managing the organisation on a day to day basis. The Chief Executive reports to the Board at regular CRNS Board Meetings. The following currently outlines who the current CRNS Directors are and from which member organisation they work:
Sam Mills, Changeworks
Vice Chair
Simon Laidlaw, Transform Community Development
Peter Lavelle, Glasgow Wood Recycling
Sophy Green, Instant Neighbour
Paul Johnston, Independent
Ray Georgeson, Independent
Naomi Johnson, Independent
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Just a Teaser
Oh I have so much to say but no time to say it.
Starting back to school has put so many more irons on the fire that instead of freedom I've felt busier than before. I've got to go back and honor my sweet girl for her birthday but I don't want to do that until I have some real time. I want to share some about our summer but it took me 2 hours last night to upload all the pictures from the summer and edit them and file them and then it was too late to post them.
I think it will settle down a bit in the next week or two as we all settle into our new schedules. I might actually be able to work in some projects while they are at school instead of searching for the items that they still need and that their teachers forgot to put on their lists. You know, life with kids.
My heart though is full. It's full watching my kids get bigger every day. It's full seeing some changes that come along with the inches grown. My life is good, so very, very good that sometimes my heart feels as though it may burst.
God is stretching me and using me in ways I have never imagined. And yet, though my imagination had not gone there, my mind is totally getting why I am where I am. But sometimes, it's also thinking, "Like when did I get old enough to be the adult?" Yes, my mind is still a teenager stuck in the 80's like, totally.
So that's it. I'm going to have to leave you hanging until time is on my side. We're going out of town this weekend to spend some time with family, which will involve tubing, eating and lots of fun. It will not involve blogging.
Here's the reward for sticking with this all over the place entry. I came in from my 9 mile run Saturday morning and found Max and Mackenzie playing Just Dance on Wii. It was so stinkin' cute I quietly picked up the camera and recorded until Mackenzie discovered me. So happy weekend to you.
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September 28,2016
18th Foundation Day
We all dream of having cultured children. When they grow up, then they should have those 'SANSKAARS'(value) that their lives are full of happiness, wealth and health. We try to give our children the best possible support and comfort, even beyond our capabilities , by stretching ourselves . We


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Following separation, Affinitas Legal can provide you with tailored advice on your likely property entitlements, whilst providing you with various options for settlement. Whilst some property settlements can be simple, others can be complex, and it is imperative to get comprehensive legal advice.
The Family Court use a four-step process to determine property settlements between married, and de-facto couples.
Step One – Your Asset Pool
This includes all assets, liabilities and financial resources that you and your spouse own, jointly and solely. There is a legal obligation that all assets or liabilities owned jointly, solely or in any international jurisdiction are disclosed.
A common misconception is that your asset pool is determined at the time you separate, however this is not the case. Your asset pool is determined at the time you finalise your property settlement, or when the Family Court determines your property settlement, on a final basis. The Family Court do have the ability to make adjustments to entitlements to the asset pool, taking into account the disparity in asset pool value at the time of separation, and the asset pool value at the time your matter is finalised.
Step Two – Your Contributions
The contributions made during the course of your relationship, include both financial and non-financial aspects. Whether one party was the primary income earner, and one the primary caregiver of children, are all relevant when determining your property settlement.
Contributions can often be difficult to assess, and each relationship will be treated uniquely depending on the circumstances. There is no set formula for determining the respective contributions of each person.
Step Three – Future Needs
There is an obligation for the Court to consider the 'future needs' of both parties. In short, whether either party requires an adjustment to their entitlements in the asset pool, by virtue of the following factors:
- The age and state of health of each party.
- The income, earning capacity, property or financial resources of either party.
- Whether either party has the care or control of a child under 18 years of age.
- The duration of the relationship, and the extent to which it has affected either parties' ability to earn an income.
This is not a conclusive list of all future needs factors that the Court may consider.
Step Four – What is 'just and equitable'
After analysing your contributions, and 'future needs' factors, the Family Court will come to a final decision about how your asset pool should be divided. Given that there is no exact method when making this decision, the Family Court needs to be satisfied that the overall property division is 'just and equitable'.
Property settlements can be difficult to navigate, and more often than not, you will need to receive tailored legal advice. At Affinitas Legal, our Family Lawyers in Perth can assist you to reach a fair and reasonable property settlement and are experienced in advising you on all aspects of your financial settlement.


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The Senior Choir provides leadership in worship each Sunday morning, under the leadership of Ms. Sunyi Shin. Their repertoire ranges from the contemporary to the classic. If you are interested in joining the choir, you may reach Sunyi Shin through the church office (514) 486-4559.
The Mission and Outreach Committee looks for ways for us to help our neighbours – both locally and internationally.
The Women's Missionary Society (WMS) at Kensington meets monthly. This local, congregational group belongs to the wider WMS of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and meets monthly in Mackay Hall – they hold devotions together, reflect on the missional life of the church, and sometimes have guest speakers. For more information contact Grace Thornley-Brown through the church office (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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We plan and organise different types of events. We carefully prepare each project in order to be able to meet our clients' needs. The thorough planning and the attention put into all stages of the event are the pillars on which we base the development and implementation of the project idea.
Business Meetings
We can plan and organise together with you conferences and conventions. A proactive and collaborative approach to arrange all the necessary details and organise a convention worthy of your company: from advice in selecting the speakers to the certification of education credits, to the managing of logistics and the organisation.
Corporate parties
We organise gala dinners, corporate events, parties, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries.
Our mission is to satisfy every need, planning events that are perfect in every detail from the location to the setting and the menu. Thanks to the help of highly qualified professionals, we can guarantee style, elegance and courtesy: your party will remain in the hearts of your guests for a long time.
Religious Events
Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation are not just fundamental sacraments in our religious journey, they are also very important events in our children's social life and that's the reason that we all want to share this moment with family and friends.
Sun Service offers its full help in planning your party to let you fully enjoy every moment of this special day: you can entrust us with the entire organization, from choosing and decorating the church to the location, the catering and the Jordan almonds, from the invitations to the entertainment… Everything you want will be done to perfection.


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Now imagine these lovely and fairly expensive sets of furniture sitting on your kitchen floor or outside deck, and you start to move them around. Virtually with any movement – in or out – your motion causes one or more of the screw-in levelers to come unthreaded, or partially re-thread. So in no time, this fine furniture has a bothersome wobble. Usually in short order, unthreaded glides litter themselves around the furniture, to be kicked around on the floor. Now, you have to frequently turn the chairs over and put the glides back in, attempt to get each one level, only for the cycle to begin again. Below you can read a little more detail about how we have developed Forever Glides and the materials we use.
The third variation of Forever Glides was developed for cast aluminum and cast iron furniture. The cast furniture rage really began with small, 3 piece tea sets made from cast iron, imported from China. They became famously popular, but proved too heavy to move easily. So aluminum became the logical alternative. The designers have had a hay-day from that point, and it continues today. In the casual furniture industry, cast furniture is the #1 selling product sector, outselling wrought iron and wood. To be honest, many of the casual furniture dealers that had enjoyed the benefits of Forever Glides for Iron and Wood, insisted that we solve the glide issues that were inherent with all cast aluminum furniture. Because of the slightly imperfect nature of casting, all this beautiful furniture had to have screw-in levelers on each leg.
Of course, all the manufacturers use different threads, metric and American for these threaded glides. It wouldn't be practical to include all the different sizes of screws needed with each package of replacement glides…not to mention that the screwing in and out was the primary problem! So we tested and concluded that by using 2 sizes of industrial, push-fit fasteners, we could replace virtually all the screw-in levelers in use. These barbed, tapered nylon fasteners are widely used in industry today. In fact, a large part of your car is held together with them! So by attaching the Forever Glide cup with one of these, we virtually eliminated the un-threading problem. The commercial neoprene foam disc under each glide automatically compensates for the slight casting imperfections. The space-age delrin® of the glide body wears indefinitely and allows for smooth, easy movement.
Lets back up a bit and talk about the plastic: Many prototypes and exhaustive testing led to the current plastic used in all Forever Glides. They are made of a special, high-grade acetyl resin, commonly known as delrin® (Dupont's trademark). Replacement glides generally aren't made of such a high strength plastic, because the manufacturers want them to wear out! Delrin® is so durable, when it was designed, the developers at Dupont believed it would actually replace steel! What they also discovered was that it had remarkable properties of slickness. Ah-Ha! – a super-durable plastic that also has slick properties. So we decide to do the proverbial over-kill and use it for the plastic in our replacement glides.
Next, a bit about the foam disc. We discovered that by using special, high-density foam (similar to scuba diver wet-suit foam), and putting high-strength water-proof adhesive on both sides, we had the perfect "coupling" between the glide and chair. As described earlier, the dense foam disc has a natural, self-leveling tendency at each leg. That means that slight manufacturer inaccuracies, not to mention the usual angle of the leg, no longer posed a wobble problem. When the weight of the chair and its occupant press against the foam and glide combo, the whole surface of the glides can evenly slide on the floor. Obviously, if an entire surface, compared to one edge, can take the wear—everything lasts a lot longer. And don't forget, the slick and durable delrin® makes even the heaviest chairs or furniture move easier.
Just like for the Forever Glides for Wood, for everything to really work great, we still need the insert cup. With the years of experience with the Forever Glides for Iron, we knew that the weld-cup on iron furniture kept the glide-and-foam assembly from "shearing" from the leg bottom. If just the glide-and-foam was pressed on the bottom of cast legs, with continued or severe use, the glides could get knocked off. Plus, with the porosity of cast aluminum, the adhesive could get wicked away in time and fail, just like other adhesive pads, carpet or even plastic stick-on glides.
So a miniature replica of the iron cup was created out of plastic. This insert cup is affixed to the bottom of the chair leg with the push-fit fastener, and then the glide-and-foam is pressed up into it. Now you have virtually the ideal replacement glide. So, by adding an insert cup to the already proven Forever Glides for Iron principle, a great new glide for cast furniture was born.
Forever Glides for Iron furniture have been in severe, daily, commercial use for over 20 years now. Many renowned furniture manufacturers use these glides as original equipment on their new furniture. In fact, over 10 million have been used on iron furniture alone. Many manufacturers of wood furniture are starting to use the Forever Glides for Wood, as well. Now, the Forever Glides for Cast are beginning to change the scene of cast aluminum furniture. One hotel in Florida has installed over 10,000! The great news is that you can buy them today and put them on your furniture in a matter of minutes. Sizes are 1"and 1-1/4" round, with colors being black and bronze. Check out where you can purchase the glides now!


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Create an exquisite floor or mantel display with our Paprika Glass Vase! This stunning vase is an all-encompassing piece that will look beautiful in any room.
- Vase measures 14.7H x 7 in. in diameter
- Crafted of glass
- Cylinder shape
- Hues of red
- For decorative use only
- Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
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there are 2 screens shown on my laptop. there is also a back pane at the right side about 2 inches. I can do anything, i can connect however, 2 horizontal screen will show.. my OS is vista and my computer is HP pavillion..how to adjust the graphics?
The horizontally split screen could mean a hardware fault with the graphics chip, in which case it will need repairing, but re-installing the graphics driver might correct the problem. You can download the driver from HP support website:
If your country is not United Kingdom, click "United Kingdom" at bottom left to choose your country from the world map that will appear.
The vertical pane on the right hand side is probably the "Sidebar" that's built in to Windows Vista. A lot of RAM is wasted when that's running, so it's best to disable it:
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Wonderful and rare petite size with very fine quality of bisque and painting!
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, accented lips, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, har, underwear and original leather shoes.
Condition: generally excellent. His bisque free of hairline, restoration or any damages.
Hi has original body, repainted on the chest.
Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 30. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, heir model marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling" (my sweet darling).
12 1/2" (32cm) tall.
P.S. The small red bear IS NOT including to this sale!!!
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This versatile leather belt offers two looks in one: the matte side reverses to an etched paisley design. Finished with a silvertone buckle.
• 100% leather; metal hardware
• smooth side reverses to etched paisley design
• square silver-tone buckle and keeper with Robert Graham signature plate
• approx. 1 6/16" wide
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Myuu redefines what you knew about Pokémon. Realistic Pokémon battles with every effect. Over 800 moves. A breeding system. No fakemon.
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The Pokémon you train, the items you get, the Gym Leaders
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Live by the motto and make your dreams come true!
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The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a mandatory bundled payment model that, once passed, could impact joint reconstruction implant pricing.
Earlier in 2015, CMS announced long-term goals to move the majority of reimbursement to value-based purchasing models, allowing hospitals to voluntarily implement models like bundled payments. The proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR, or CJR as it is now known) Payment Model would take the decision-making power out of hospitals' hands, making bundled payments mandatory in 75 cities representing 35 percent of the population.
CMS chose to focus on lower extremity joint replacement because hip and knee reconstruction is the most common inpatient surgery that Medicare beneficiaries receive, and the average expenditure for surgery, hospitalization and recovery ranges from $16,500 to $33,000. (To ward off confusion, please note that CMS includes hip and knee in its definition of lower extremities.)
CMS predicts that by incentivizing all stakeholders—hospitals, physicians, home health agencies, nursing facilities, etc.—to work together to reduce complications and readmissions, this specific program will yield Medicare savings of $153 million over its five-year period.
Which of your customers would this affect? The proposal calls to implement CCJR in cities of all sizes and geographic regions, including Bismarck, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville and New York.
Top reasons for
hospital readmission
following TKA or THA
Surgical site infections-18.8 percent
Prosthesis issues-7.5 percent
Venous thromboembolism-6.3 percent
Bleeding-6.3 percent
Orthopaedic related-5.1 percent
Pulmonary-3.2 percent
Cardiac-2.4 percent
CNS or CVA-2.4 percent
Ileus or Obstruction-2.3 percent
Sepsis-2.1 percent
Source: The American College of
Surgeons National Surgical
Quality Improvement Program
How would it affect your customers? Under the test model, CMS will set prices that include the cost of surgery and post-90-day care. Hospitals that spend below the target price will receive the difference from CMS, while those that spend above the target price must return the difference to CMS. A two percent cut in the target price is expected to be applied each year.
How would it affect device companies? This would most likely enhance hip and knee implant price pressure, especially as hospitals face decreasing target rates throughout the program, and may lead to continual vendor consolidation.
Comparable to current bundled payment programs, CCJR promotes surgeon gainsharing. Hospitals have driven down implant costs by consolidating the manufacturers from which they purchase. A mandatory program would give hospitals greater leverage to incentivize surgeons to switch implant brands and receive a share of savings.
At ORTHOWORLD's Symposium in January 2015, bundled payments—specifically, "episode of care"—was the one phrase Doug Kohrs asked attendees to remember and research. Mr. Kohrs, who is past President and CEO of Tornier and now heavily involved in investing in and leading startups, told device companies to focus on assisting hospitals in not only reducing cost but improving quality, especially post-surgery.
That concept of quality isn't lost with the proposed CCJR program. In addition to meeting target rates, hospitals must meet specific quality performance requirements related to complication and readmission rates before they could receive payment from CMS. These requirements would also increase each year in order to drive continuous improvement.
CMS is accepting public comments on the proposal through September 8 with an expectation of finalizing the rule by end of year. The proposal calls for launching the program in January 2016, but industry experts have said hospital pushback might result in a date change. - Carolyn LaWell
In 2013, more than 400,000 primary hip and knee inpatient procedures cost more than $7 billion for hospitalization alone. Multiple ICD-9-CM codes describe the procedures covered under the proposed CCJR program. The table below represents a distribution of hospital claims per procedure codes for fiscal years 2011 to 2014. Those procedures marked with zero percent indicate representation of less than 0.5 percent of total claims.


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Sunday, January 6, 2019
Sunday Lately: Week 1: 2019
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Oh gosh. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Isn't it funny how satisfying a clear cutting table is. I get all "I'm not going to cover this with things, I'll keep it clear" and then like five minutes later I can't find space to cut anything. Haha. One day I will stop being a disaster.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! haha! "One day I will stop being a disaster" LOL. SAME. Here I just took that picture last night but it's covered already with a pattern and four yards of fabric. :/ there's just no helping some people I guess!Delete
Five kids oh my! We're so close in age :-) And I completely know the feeling of a clean cutting table. That's how I started out my 2019 too!ReplyDeleteReplies
;) I'm not sure how it happened! Hahahaha. They just keep showing up, lol. Amazing to me too...Delete
The clean cutting table is so wonderful. I wonder how long it'll stay that way :p
Happy Birthday!! I love the Sewist sticker. How fun! A clean sewing table is always a good feeling.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! I do too :D It's the perfect addition to my machine!Delete
It is amazing. I just love it. I buy some excellent fabrics from Fabrics World USA in NYC near me which was a nice weight, not too beefy and cheap price.ReplyDelete


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Why is there only a single sperm? Why does it appear to be traversing a very tiny colon? Why do I fail to correctly grasp what that should look like (I'm mostly joking, because I don't know what it should look like well enough to honestly critique that).
I learned to pee piss-poor, then I was an adult and felt like sperm! 10/10 IGN


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USAF has the responsibility—but not the authority—to manage space issues in its role as DOD's executive agent.
—Michael C. Sirak
That's one of the main themes emanating from USAF's review of its headquarters-level space functions issued in late August. (Review)
The responsibilities currently assigned "are no longer supported with empowering and matching authorities," reads the review. In fact, the EA for space "lacks the authority necessary to address and resolve space issues within DOD," states the document.
It's ultimately up to the Office of the Secretary of Defense to decide what authorities the EA for space should have. Discussions between Air Force and OSD representatives are ongoing "to clarify the specific roles" for the executive agent, according to the review.
The Air Force Secretary was assigned the executive agent role in 2003 as one of the major changes resulting from the Rumsfeld Space Commission's findings in 2001. The Air Force Secretary then delegated the role to the USAF undersecretary.
At the time, the undersecretary's responsibilities included milestone decision authority for major space acquisition programs. That essentially meant being empowered to decide whether a satellite program or other space project was ready to enter its next phase of development, or production. It also entailed being accountable to higher authorities like Congress for the cost, schedule, and performance of those programs.
By 2005, some of the Air Force's big-ticket space acquisition programs were beset by cost growth and technical issues. Then, during a temporary vacuum in several USAF leadership positions, OSD's acquisition executive seized the milestone decision authority. That power resides in the OSD office to this day.
Air Force officials, including Secretary Michael Donley, have gone on the record saying they would like to see milestone decision authority restored to USAF's purview.While some may view the EA for space role without milestone decision authority as a hollow position, Air Force space officials say the position has still made substantial contributions since 2005.
"No other office looks across the entirety of the DOD with a focus specifically towards space," an Air Force spokesman told the Daily Report.
The executive agent "has been instrumental in doing the overall planning and assessment of the DOD space mission since its inception [in 2003]," this spokesman said.
Further, "Many of the budget decisions over the past several years have been a direct result of the involvement of the EA for space," he said.
The EA for space also provides oversight for DOD's operationally responsive space office.
Whatever changes may come, Donley intends to retain the EA for space duties at his Secretary level, according to the service spokesman. This is despite the fact that Erin Conaton has been in place as USAF undersecretary since March and was just given a strengthened role in space oversight based on the findings of the space review.
[Note: The Daily Report incorrectly reported last week that the Air Force lost the executive agent role in 2005 when OSD took over the milestone decision authority. We have since corrected our original entry.]
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