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- 2 1/3 cups white sugar
- 2 1/3 cups plus 1 and one half tablespoons salt
- 3-4 each whole small red and green chilies
- one half tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cups uncooked Korean rice
- 2 heads Boston lettuce
- Sagyegeol ssäm jang (Korean soybean paste)
- Salted shrimp
- 1 pound cabbage or daikon kimchee
The Night Before Serving the Bo Ssam…
Place 2 cups each sugar and salt in a bowl or saucepan large enough to hold the pork butt, add 6 cups water, and stir until dissolved. Place the pork butt in the brine solution. Make sure it's submerged (weigh it down with a heavy plate, if necessary), and refrigerate overnight.
The Day of Serving the Bo SSam
- Wash the chile peppers (leave the seeds in for a hotter flavor) and slice them 1/2-inch thick, on the bias.
- Mix remaining 1/3 cup sugar with 1/3 cup salt and 1 cup water until dissolved, pour over the chiles, and set aside for at least 8 hours at room temperature, covered
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Transfer the pork to a large, 6-inch-deep pot or casserole, and cook uncovered in the oven for about 4 1/2–5 1/2 hours, basting the pork with the pan drippings every hour. When the meat is fork-tender and pulls away from the bone, sprinkle the exterior with a mixture of one half tablespoon brown sugar and one half tablespoon salt. Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees, and continue roasting until the outside appears crunchy and well caramelized, anywhere from ten to thirty minutes, depending on the heat of your oven. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Rinse the rice well to remove any sediment. Combine 7 cups cold water, 1 tablespoon salt, and 4 cups rice in a large pot, and cook for 20 minutes, or until water evaporates.
Separate and wash the lettuce leaves; select the best leaves, and set aside for service.
Assembly and Serving
- Transfer the pork to a large cutting board, and using forks and fingers, tear pieces away from the pork butt. Arrange the pork pieces on a large platter surrounded with the pickled chiles.
- Place the rice, ssäm jang, salted shrimp, kimchee, and lettuce in separate bowls. Allow guests to assemble their ssäm by wrapping as much of each component as they like in a lettuce leaf.


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The HeartWare™ HVAD™ Pump is the world's smallest, commercially available, full-support centrifugal VAD designed to be implanted completely within the pericardial space.
Because every adult BTT patient is unique
The unique integrated inflow cannula design offers the flexibility to fit into smaller framed patients and treat more complex patients. It also allows for stable inflow – even with body habitus changes eliminating complication of malposition.2
Easy to implant
- The small size reduces the need for a pump pocket, which may lead to decreased bleeding and decreased blood product use1
- Allows for less invasive exchange and explant1
- A 10mm outflow graft to the artery reduces the anastomotic size by approximately 50% compared to other devices, leading to flexibility of arterial landing sites
1. Sabashnikov, a, et al. Outcomes in patients receiving Heartmate II versus HVAD left ventricular device as a bridge to transplantation. Transplant Proc. 2014;46:1469-75.
2. Sorensen EN, et al, Computed tomography correlates of inflow cannula malposition in a continuous-flow ventricular-assist-device. J Heart Lung Transpl 2013;32 (6):654-657.

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A new login page
Over the last week or so we have been working on a new login page for JUMP. This post will explain some of the areas we were thinking of that has prompted this new design.
- To help reduce the time needed for the login page to appear in your browser we have been able to reduce the overall amount of data downloaded by at least 50%.
- We have also been able to reduce the number of remote files that would need to be loaded which helps reduce the overall network activity
- The form fields for the username and password appear on the left side of the overall login form which allows small screen devices (PDAs, cell phones) to be able to login without a need of scrolling to the right
- As a login page's purpose is to allow a user to log into an application we have removed non essential content from the login page (except for the graphic which is used for some flair)
- You can still login with either a UMnetID, Student #/PIN, or Employee #/Birth Date and to this end we will adjust the label for the password field to reflect the type of password(format) you need to supply based on what you are using as a Username
- For news we will make use of a browser's Auto Discovery of new feeds (RSS) to inform you about the news list. This way if all you want to do is log in we are not wasting your time by supplying you with news you do not want to read at that time.
- We wanted to pick up on some of the design elements from the UofM site to help solidify the impression that we are part of the UofM. This is achieved by sharing the gold colour as well as the UofM logo and the footer across the bottom.
We plan to carry the work done in making the login page a leaner faster page into the rest of the JUMP.
Let us know if you like the new design by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Denver woman disappears after sending ultrasound to boyfriend
Kelsie Schelling met Donthe Isiah Lucas at Northeastern Junior College in 2010. She was taking general courses in preparation for majoring in psychology. Donthe was a standout basketball player from Central High School in Pueblo. He was a forward for the Plainsmen.
Lucas talked about his aspirations of going to the NBA. After two years at Northeastern, Schelling went to Vanguard University, a Christian school in Costa Mesa, Calif., and Lucas went to Emporia State University in Kansas, hoping to play ball for the Division 1 school.
Schelling moved into an apartment in Denver at the end of the first semester and got a job at Floor & Decor, a Highlands Ranch store.
She and Donthe continued to correspond, and during the Christmas break Donthe drove from Kansas to Denver and stayed with Kelsie, her mother, Laura Saxton of Yuma, says.
Not long afterward, she took a home pregnancy test and learned she was pregnant. Kelsie told her mother that Donthe wasn't happy about the pregnancy.
"He was upset. She said they were so young. She made excuses for him," Saxton said her daughter told her. "She wasn't sure he would be involved in their lives."
But sometimes he gave mixed signals. Donthe would tell Kelsie at times that he would take the baby away from her after the child was born.
"She was bound and determined to have the baby. She was really excited to be a mom," Saxton said.
By early February, however, Donthe seemed to be coming around, indicating that he did wish to be involved in his child's life.
He had grown up without a father and it was important to him that his child would have a father. That was also very important to Kelsie, she told her mother, but she was prepared to raise the child as a single mother if need be.
On Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, Donthe sent a series of e-mails to Kelsie trying to persuade her to drive the two hours to his home in Pueblo after she worked at Floor & Decor. It was apparent by the texting exchange that she had an appointment with a doctor the next morning and Donthe knew about it.
He wrote back that he had something he wished to give her. Read review on 48 Hours website of high profile Denver cold case


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PierreC wrote:I've already purchases my tickets for the first two Christmas tour show in Buchholz and Verden...and they are both middle first row seats ! haha
I wonder if Moya will ONLY sign Christmas songs during that tour. I hope not
Puha wrote:Ohh, now I try to buy a tickets for Moya's concert in Berlin.
As I see the postcost is more expensive than the ticket. (the ticket is 31€, the shiping cost 35 - for worldwide!)
I dont understand this - I didnt see something important on page? There is maybe digital ticket - without shiping cost?
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Parc Hotel is a modern property with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wellness centre, playground, and sports fields. It is a 5-minute drive from the Peschiera exit of the A4 Motorway.
All rooms are spacious and classically furnished, and most feature a balcony. Rooms are located in the main building or in 2 nearby lodges. Air conditioning is available in summer.
Various restaurants and bars are available, for buffet and à la carte meals and pizza. The professional staff provides entertainment activities on site.
Parc Hotel offers free parking, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Veneto. Gardaland amusement park and the shores of Lake Garda are both approximately 5 km away.


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Kick the Tires on Your Interest-Rate Risk Model
Consider adopting a 'maintenance schedule' for model assumptions.
If you've ever owned a car, you probably know about maintenance schedules. That involves reviewing and replacing items such as oil, spark plugs, and tires periodically to ensure the vehicle continues to run properly.
As regulators continue their increased scrutiny of interest rate risk (IRR) models, financial institutions should consider adopting their own "maintenance schedule" for model assumptions.
Just like an automobile, credit unions should review their IRR model every so often to determine whether current behavior assumptions are appropriate and reasonable.
When opening the hood of their IRR model, credit unions should review the following five assumptions.
1. Interest-rate scenarios to be modeled
While examiners expect +400 basis point (bp) rate scenarios for earnings simulations, they also expect to see nonparallel rate moves as well. This is where the short- and long-term rates of the yield curve move by different magnitudes.
Historical yield curve analysis will help assist with selection of the most realistic rate change scenarios.
2. Reinvestment and discount rates
The earnings-at-risk simulation relies heavily on reinvestment rates and other repricing rates to calculate the changes in interest income and expense.
Discount rates, on the other hand, are used more specifically to determine the present value of future cash flows used more for long-term fair value analysis (economic value of equity or net economic value).
Management should use current offering and other market rates to consistently adjust these, especially after recent rate changes and new products.
3. Rate sensitivities and time lags
Sensitivities, sometimes known as "betas," are numbers that help describe the pricing relationship of a particular account in response to movement in market rates.
Time lags specify how much time would pass before the account will begin to experience a rate change. For example, an account with a rate sensitivity of 30% and lag of three would imply that if market rates increased 100 bp, the account would increase by only 30 bp three months after the initial market rate move.
Management should spend time reviewing historical rate performance to confirm that current sensitivity and lags assumptions are reasonable for their current activities.
4. Average lives of nonmaturing liabilities
Widely considered the most mystifying assumptions for the model, the question here is what kind of "maturities" do the balances of your nonmaturing liabilities have?
Financial institutions should perform an analysis of nonmaturing liability behavior and identify those funds which can be considered volatile versus core funding.
Once separated, more volatile balances should be assigned shorter average lives versus core funding, which typically carries a longer average life.
5. Asset prepayment/liability decay
Asset prepayments and liability decay rates are important to capture optionality on certain accounts. For assets, loans and mortgage-related securities have the ability to prepay principal.
On the liability side, nonmaturing liabilities incorporate decay rates to simulate the effect of depositors withdrawing balances in certain interest rate environments. A higher prepayment or decay rate would usually imply a shorter average life of the particular account.
While this list certainly isn't exhaustive, these assumptions could be considered the most critical and impactful to your reporting for both earnings at risk and long-term fair value analysis.
One approach credit unions take is to routinely "stress test" the assumptions in the model. Management may find this helpful as it identifies which items have the most significant impact on model results.
An example of stressing an assumption would be removing time lags on nonmaturing liabilities and doubling rate sensitivities. This adjustment would highlight the potential increase in interest expense if the institution would have to be more competitive from a pricing standpoint for those particular products.
Because an assumption is, by definition, a thing that is accepted as true without proof, there isn't necessarily a right or wrong way to model them. Also, while back testing is necessary and history may be insightful, it can't predict the future.
Prudent risk managers are aware of these limitations and will strive to maintain reasonable and supportable modeling assumptions. They will also consistently tweak and adjust their assumptions to better understand the implications those assumptions have on their model output and, ultimately, asset/liability management strategy.
MATT HARRIS is a financial strategist for The Baker Group. Contact him at 800-937-2257.


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Read here from the St. Paul Pioneer Press. I'm not sure what is meant exactly by this statement, but I find it very curious:
If Favre is to become the Vikings' quarterback for 2009, and it still appears he will, a deal is expected to be done within the next three weeks. The Vikings' mandatory minicamp for players is May 29-31.
By adding "and it still appears he will", I wonder what info this author has that leads him to being somewhat certain Favre signing with the Vikes is likely.


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Enclume Low-Ceiling Oval Pot Rack, Hammered Steel
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Perfect for low ceilings (or tall cooks), this rack holds as many pots and pans as Enclume's bestselling oval rack, but has a lower profile. Designed to hold the heaviest cookware, the rack is hand forged in the Pacific Northwest by the master craftsmen at Enclume, America's leading manufacturer of cooking racks since 1973.
- Heavy-duty hammered-steel grid and frame, protected by a durable wax finish.
- 6 straight pot hooks hang cookware facing outward.
- 12 angled pot hooks allow cookware pieces to nest together.
- Rack: 37" x 20 1/2" x 7 1/2" high (from ceiling to bottom of pot hook).
- Hooks: 4 1/2" long.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by HappyHippo from Best accent I've own this pot rack well over 5 years. I have carried with me to 4 different houses in those 5 years. Right now we are remodeling and it is staying in our kitchen. There is not better way to store your cookware. I reach up and my pots are there. No taking breaks in my cooking to look under cabinets for another pot. It does hold a lot of weight. I have a full set of All Clad hanging from there. There are cheaper versions in the market but this one is extremely sturdy and beautiful. I wish we could have a hanging one but we have low ceilings, so this one is perfect for us. When we had higher ceilings we just hanged it with chains..Date published: 2014-01-04Rated 5 out of 5 by 4evermom from Excellent! We have an extremely small kitchen with an abundance of cookware that was not being fully utilized because it was such a pain to get pots/pans out of our delegated cabinet. This is wonderful! Everything's right there, easily in reach, out of the way. Perfection. High quality, well made, aesthetically beautiful. Very pleased with our purchase.Date published: 2013-11-30


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The Harvard men's fencing team earned 75 victories in its share of the 2013 NCAA Championship (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
SAN ANTONIO – Sophomore epee Peregrine Badger earned the bronze medal in his second showing at the NCAA Championship and the Harvard men's fencing team concluded its share of the 2013 tournament in fourth place with 75 victories. The Crimson collected four All-Americans honors on the second day of competition.
Badger entered the medal round as the top-seed after going 17-6 with a +27 indicator. In the semifinal, the second-year met 2012 bronze medalist Marco Canevari. Badger faced a four-point deficit, 10-6, with only a few seconds remaining in the bout, but battled back to within one before time expired. Badger picked up a first team All-American accolade for his performance. The epee was a second team All-American in 2012 after finishing the competition in sixth place.
Junior epee Michael Raynis wrapped up the tournament in 11th place. The junior's 13-10 record and +9 indicator earned him an All-American Honorable Mention. Raynis previously took home second team All-American honors as a freshman in 2011.
Sophomore Brian Kaneshige and Michael Woo ended their postseasons as second team All-Americans. Kaneshige finished in seventh at 15-8 with a +21 indicator and Woo went 14-9 to take eighth place with a +19 differential. This is the second All-American honor for Kaneshige, who took 12th a year ago.
The final two rounds of the sabre were not as generous to junior Eric Arzoain and sophomore Alexander Ryjik. Arzoain concluded the competition in 16th place with a 9-14 (-8) record, while Ryjik took 21st at 7-16 (-20).
After two days, Penn State leads the team total with 94 victories. Princeton (83), Notre Dame (77), Harvard and Ohio State (70) round out the top five.
The women's rounds begin with the foil competition on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For complete results, please click here.


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The Scrapbooker's Handbook Bonus Sketches
Even when you know good design principles it can be hard to fill an entire layout. Tha's where CK Sketches come in. think of sketches as a jumping-off point to help guide your photo placement, amount of journaling, and overall design. Take a literal approache and follow the exact placement and sizing of itmes featured on the sketch or put a spon on the ideas provided by the sketch and rearrange or substitute elements.
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Modified Walkabout Sheets
Walkabout is't one of those games where all of the rules fit on a single sheet; that might be an admirable design objective, but there are simply too many nuances in the game to handle a single side of a single page. On the other hand, I do like those sets of miniature rules where a "cheat sheet" provides all the core information to help a new player get started (and to remind veterans of the basic rules without forcing them to open up a dusty tome).
With this in mind, I'm thinking about the option of splitting out the basic rules of the game onto a simple play sheet. Most of the rest of a character's information will be defined by a series of index cards, and this play sheet doesn't have much to make it specific for a given character. It basically just provides a place for players to distribute their tokens as they resolve their situations, and a handy guide to visualise their body markings and long term injuries. I'll add here that I've clarified how the front and back of the torso and abdomen can have different injuries, scars or tattooes. The circular track around the central figure shows the characters progress along their long-term spiritual journey (gaining advantages and disadvantages as they wander the spiritually shattered land). Actual methods for filling this sheet out in play will be clarified in the rules.
If I take this route, I could provide the sheets as good quality full-colour glossy dry-erase boards so players can indicate the specifics for their character while wiping them clean once a new wayfarer's story begins (or as a cheaper option simply get players to insert the pages into a clear file sleeve which can be written on).
I'm basically just throwing ideas around at the moment, to see what sticks.


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Pope Benedict XVI says goodbye to the Vatican
Updated at 2:13 p.m. ET
VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI left Vatican City for the last time Thursday. He will return not as Pope Benedict XVI, but as pope emeritus a retired man. Hours later, Benedict became the first pope in about 600 years to retire.
He emerged late in the afternoon from the Apostolic Palace, walking with the help of a cane, for a short car ride to a waiting helicopter that would fly him into the next chapter of his life.
CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips said the crowd outside the palace was large, but not huge, perhaps because Benedict failed to ever garner the sort of public adoration that his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, did, or perhaps because many of those wishing to bid Benedict farewell did so the previous day during his last general audience at St. Peter's Square.
The papal limousine wound its way to the highest point in the Vatican gardens, on which the helipad sits. Benedict and a few of his closest aides climbed into the Italian Air Force helicopter for the short flight to the town of Castel Gandolfo, about 15 miles away. The sun was just beginning to set over the Roman skyline as the helicopter's rotors started to spin, and the Vatican bells chimed.
As his helicopter took off, the final tweet on the pope's official account, @Pontifex, was issued:
The account was to be shut down after that, his 39th tweet.
After the short flight from the Vatican to the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, he emerged minutes after arriving onto a balcony overlooking a square below the residence, which has been used by pontiffs to escape the heat of Rome for centuries.
"Thank you for your friendship, for your affection," said Benedict, in his last public appearance as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. "I will only be the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church until 8 p.m. and then no longer. I will simply be a pilgrim who is starting the last phase of his pilgrimage on this earth.''
"Thank you and good night, to everyone, thank you," Benedict concluded, before turning and walking back into the sprawling complex, disappearing from public eyes.
Benedict is expected to spend about two months at the private retreat, surrounded by 135 acres of picturesque, private gardens, before moving into an apartment still being prepared in a convent within the Vatican campus walls.
At Castel Gandolfo, the Swiss Guards standing at attention shut the gates of the palazzo shortly after 8 p.m. (2 p.m. Eastern) the exact moment Benedict's resignation went into effect symbolically closing the doors on a papacy whose legacy will be most marked by the way it ended a resignation instead of a death.
The guards in attendance were expected to go off duty, their service protecting the pope now finished. As CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey notes, however, even a former pope remains a potential target, and the duty of his protection will henceforth be carried out by Vatican police.
The so-called fisherman's ring, bearing the official insignia of the Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church of Rome, which has been worn by Benedict for his entire papacy, will be destroyed. A new version will be cast for his replacement.
Much speculation has surrounded the date when the conclave will begin for the cardinals to choose a new pope. On Thursday, soon after Benedict left the Vatican, Monsignor Carlo Maria Celli, a papal communications officer, hinted that the date could be March 11. That could not be immediately confirmed.
Earlier Thursday, Benedict briefly addressed the 144 cardinals gathered in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace, thanking them again for their support and pledging his "unconditional reverence and obedience" to the man who becomes his successor.
He then gave a blessing, and personally greeted each of the cardinals in attendance, shaking their hands and exchanging a few words as they approached him in turn. The Vatican said he spent the hours before his departure having lunch and resting.
On Wednesday, Benedict gave his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, addressing the faithful as pontiff for one of the last times, and Pizzey says the normally shy pope made the most of it pausing to bless about a half dozen babies thrust toward him on the Popemobile even before taking the altar.
Benedict thanked the estimated 150,000 people gathered before him, and said he was "fully aware" of the seriousness and novelty of the situation his retirement had presented the Catholic world.
Many of the cardinals the so-called princes of the church who will soon be tasked with choosing Benedict's successor were in the square to hear him speak.
Pizzey says Benedict described the job that his replacement will inherit as being like a ship tossed on stormy seas, a clear acknowledgement of the difficulties he has faced during his near-eight-year papacy. He went so far as to say that, at times, it seemed like "the Lord was sleeping."
From the point when the doors of Castel Gandolfo closed behind him on Thursday, the Vatican said Benedict will essentially shrink away into a quiet life of prayer and meditation.
However, Pizzey notes that while Benedict will be banned from making public statements in his retirement, it is widely expected that his successor may take advantage of having someone nearby with whom to consult on the job at hand.


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When it comes to heartwarming parenthood stories, the ones that touch me the most are always the ones in which parents truly accept their children for who they are. A shining example of this is Dyson -- a self-described "Princess Boy."
Dyson, now 5, wanted to wear tutus and dresses all the time. His mother, Cheryl Kilodavis, was concerned initially and tried to redirect his interest toward trucks and cars like other little boys. But little Dyson knew what he wanted and finally his mother came to accept it after Dyson's big brother Koby said, "Mom, why can't you just let him be happy?"
And with that question, a new acceptance was born. The entire family now accepts little Dyson as a "Princess Boy" and has even written a book, My Princess Boy, about accepting differences that came out in December. Can you imagine if all parents were like them? What a better world we might live in then.
In what is the most touching part of the video, Dyson's father describes his son as "just like any other kid who likes to climb trees, play checks. He just likes to do it in a dress. Big deal."
He's right. It isn't a big deal. But what is a big deal is the reaction to Dyson and to children like him. More and more parents are listening to their sons and allowing them to do more gender-bending activities, whether it's dressing like Daphne from Scooby Doo for Halloween or taking ballet classes with their sister. It isn't going to kill anyone or hurt anyone if a little boy likes to wear a pink dress or glittery wings. They are pretty! Why would he not want to try them out?
This idea that it would somehow change his sexuality is concerning, but even more concerning is the notion that it would matter if it did. I happen to have the most truck-obsessed, brute of a 2-year-old son, but if he ever showed any interest in his sister's dress-up clothes, I would be happy to let him explore. He may be a boy stereotype right now, but I'd like to believe that my son can actually be anything he wants. It makes me sad that he might ever be constrained by society's ideas of what a "boy" does and what a "girl" does.
It actually hurts all of us. How would my daughter feel if I dismissed my son's interest in frilly things or told him that fairy wings were only for girls? There is an implication of inferiority implicit in that dismissal. It's the same notion that says my daughter can't love Star Wars. Why? Why should we stifle children from becoming who they are because we are stuck in our ways, rigid and holding on to antiquated ideas about gender?
We should all take a page from Dyson's family. It seems the world would be filled with a lot less misery.
Would you let your son wear a dress?


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Below is a quote which a friend sent to me, out of all the quotations I have read I do believe this one is my absolute favourite. How truly wise this man was.
Henry Beston (1888-1968) said it perfectly:
"In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we will never hear. They are not brethern, they are not underlings, they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth."
Recently I received a wonderful book titled "For the Love of Dogs" published by pil Publications International Ltd. It is easy to read and is certainly a joy to indulge oneself with. Both informative and enlightening, I would recommend this addition to any animal lovers library.
Below are a few of my favourite quotes taken from this book:
Woodrow Wilson
"If a dog will not come to you after he has looked you in the face, you ought to go home and examine your conscience." Pretty much tells one that they have alot of work to do on themselves.
George Graham Vest
"The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world – the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous – is his dog.
"…A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that had no food to offer. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces he is as constant in his love as the sun it its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast of the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dogs asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard agaist danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace, and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death."
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way that its animals are treated."
Mark Twain
"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in."


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Keep Healthy During Chemo
It's the No. 1 way to make sure you get the right dose of chemo at the right time. And that, in turn, helps your chemo treatments destroy as many cancer cells as possible.
So take these steps to stay healthy and feel your best throughout treatment.
Eat well. Focus on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, legumes, whole grains and healthy fats. Drink plenty of water, too—it will help your body process the chemo drugs and prevent constipation.
Stay active. Aim for 150 minutes of exercise a week. A combination of aerobic and resistance exercises can help boost your immunity, fight fatigue and make your treatment more effective.
Avoid germs. Chemo lowers levels of white blood cells, the body's main infection fighters. So wash your hands frequently, stay away from sick people and never share food, drinks and utensils.
Practice good oral hygiene. Chemo can cause mouth sores, which can become infected. Inspect your mouth daily for sores, and brush gently using a soft-bristled toothbrush after each meal.
Know the warning signs: Infection can stall your chemo schedule. If you develop any of these signs of an infection, contact your healthcare provider immediately:
-fever above 100.5° F orally, sudden chills, sore throat
-new cough or shortness of breath
-nasal congestion
-pain or burning when you urinate
-diarrhea or uncontrolled vomiting
-new onset of pain, especially in your back
-redness, swelling, pain and warmth at the site of an injury or an IV site
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Saint Anselm student, Matthew Pendergast, was recognized by Campus Compact for his inspiring leadership and community service. He was named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow, along with 161 other students from 32 states. He is a junior majoring in Peace and Justice Studies.
Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents-representing some six million students who are committed to improving community life and educating students for civic and social responsibility. The Newman Civic Fellow Awards recognize college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.
According to Campus Compact, Pendergast demonstrates the type of civic engagement that sets an example for others. He is the co-coordinator of the Meelia Center's Langdon Mill project, which serves Manchester apartment complex primarily for refugee families. He is a member of the team that equips tenants with skills and tools to monitor for bedbugs, and helps to provide activities for the building's youth.


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UPS, formerly known as United Parcel Service, is a U.S.-based global package and delivery service founded in 1907. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company is the largest transport operator in the U.S. and the second-largest global transportation company. Total revenue for 2013 was $55.4 billion and represented package operations and supply chain and less-than-truckload freight services.
UPS employs 397,100 individuals worldwide, who contribute to its daily delivery of 16.3 million packages and documents to 7.7 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories.
Complementing the delivery services it is most known for, UPS provides supply chain solutions that span 33.5 million square feet across more than 120 countries. These operations include logistics and distribution; freight forwarding to 195 countries; international trade management and customs brokerage. UPS Freight, based in Richmond, is the fourth-largest U.S. LTL trucking company. UPS also handles service parts logistics, technical repair and configuration, supply chin design and planning and returns management.


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A point charge is placed at each corner of a square with side length $a$. The charges all have the same magnitude $q$. Two of the charges are positive and two are negative, as shown in the following figure.
What is the magnitude of the net electric field at the center of the square due to the four charges in terms of $q$ and $a$?
I'm trying to understand this question by using the solution my instructor gave me, but I'm confused.
I found $r=\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$, which makes sense. However then it says:
The magnitude of the electric field due to each charge is the same and equal to
$$E_q = \frac{kq}{r^2} = \frac{2kq}{a^2}$$
How did they come up with this? I only know the equations $F = \frac{k\lvert q_1q_2\rvert}{r^2}$ and $E = \frac{F_0}{q_0}$ and I can't seem to work out how they got to this point.


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Parents Share Story of Son's Suicide After Prescription Drug Addiction | News
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Buffalo, N.Y. - Five months after their son Michael's death, Julie and Avi Israel of North Buffalo still have a very difficult time talking about him.
Julie Israel: "I miss everything about him."
Avi Israel: "I miss my son, everyday, everyday. I go to sleep at night thinking about him and I wake up thinking about him."
Michael Israel loved architecture, he put together a video as part of a student project for Channel 17.
Michael was also an artist who loved to sketch, a photographer, and a good kid.
Julie Israel: "The way I describe Michael is he's the one that would always put the smile on your face, no matter what, always."
But over the last two years of his life, Michael Israel was also something else: a drug addict.
Michael Israel got his drugs from his doctors legally.
Michael had Crohn's disease - a painful condition of the gastro-intestinal system.
Michael was diagnosed with the disease when he was 12 and for the next six years was treated by pediatricians.
Once he turned 18 though Michael switched gastro-intestinal, or G.I., doctors.
Avi Israel: "He had to move on to an adult G.I. and that's when his troubles started."
Those troubles started when Michael was prescribed Hydrocodone for his pain by his new doctor.
Hydrocodone is a synthetic form of heroin.
Scott Brown: "At what point does Michael come to you and say I think I have an addiction problem?"
Avi Israel: "Michael came to me in December of last year, he said 'pops I have a problem, I can't control myself,' and I said Ok we'll tell the doctor and we'll see what we can do about it. I alerted his surgeon that Michael does have an addiction problem, and I got one of those taps on the shoulders and I got dismissed as 'Michael needs it right now', sort of like (the doctor was saying) I know what I'm doing."
Despite his parents' concerns, Michael's doctor continued to prescribe him Hydrocodone.
After his death, Michael's parents got an court order to obtain the records from his pharmacy and they shared those records with us.
On February 23rd Michael was prescribed 40 Hydrocodones.
Just a week later on March 2nd he was prescribed another 40 pills.
Then on March 18th another 30 pills.
And nine days later on March 27th, 75 more pills.
Michael then had a major stomach surgery in April.
Avi Israel: "Michael again when he came out of the hospital said I'm having a problem with the pain killers. And that's when we insisted Michael going into detox. And he spent a week in detox."
Scott Brown: "Did that help?"
Avi Israel: "It helped him for a couple of days."
But right after that, Michael's parents believe his doctor resumed prescribing him Hydrocodone. They are now seeking a court order to get his records from second pharmacy.
Throughout this time, Michael kept a diary. His parents agreed to share parts of it with us.
These are some of the last entries from it:
"I will never find solace and be content with my life as long as I chronically abuse drugs," Michael wrote.
"I have to dry out and give sobriety a shot. I'm only so sorry for being so selfish to my mom and dad who gave me so much in this life and this world. I wasn't able to find the means to survive, that is not your fault it is mine. Maybe in the next life I can find some happiness."
On Saturday, June 4th, after an argument with his parents, Michael agreed to try detox again and called his drug counselor.
His parents say the counselor told Michael she could not find a bed for him.
Avi Israel: "Michael handed me the phone and I'll never forget the look on his face, he made up his mind that moment that nobody cares for me, the look on his face was nobody gives a damn. And he went into our bedroom and locked the door. I asked him to open up the door and he didn't answer me.
"He had a shotgun, I heard the shotgun cocked and I screamed to call 911. I heard the shot and I kicked the door open and there was my son laying there. I grabbed him and held him in my hand and I told him how much I loved him and watched the life go out of him, I watched him take his last breath.
"This should have never happened, this should have never happened."
Michael Israel was just 20 years old.
Scott Brown: "What do you think killed Michael?"
Julie Israel: "Clearly the addiction killed Michael. Avi and I both feel very strongly that had Michael not been addicted to his pain medication he would be with us today."
Scott Brown: "Why haven't you sued over Michael's death?"
Julie Israel: "That was never a consideration for Avi and I, that won't bring Michael back either. I think for us we really wanted to do something positive in Michael's memory."
What the Israels want to do is have the state set up a central registry system with the Department of Health where doctors must check to see what other drugs their patients may be receiving from other doctors, and that pharmacists must immediately report when they've dispensed a controlled substances to someone.
That way any pharmacist can check the registry to determine if patients are trying to obtain pain killers from more than one pharmacy.
Avi Israel: "Had we had a system in place where Michael would have been registered as a person with addiction, no doctor should be able to fill any of those prescriptions. No pharmacy should be able to fill any of those prescriptions. We don't have a system, we don't have a system.
"And until we have something put in place, we're going to have a lot more Michaels who are going to die."
Shortly after Michael's death, the Israels met with state Senator Pat Gallivan, who introduced a bill in the state legislature that would require doctors to check the Health Department registry and for pharmacists to be given access to it.
Scott Brown: "If you were a betting man, what do you think the chances are of passage next year?"
State Senator Gallivan: "I'd say chances are very good, it's too bad another tragedy had to happen to do something about it. But I think now the momentum is there and there enough people who are trying to work toward the same end that we should be able to be successful during the next legislative session. I will be working tirelessly to get this done."
When Michael's parents claimed his body from the coroner's office they were given a manila envelope - it contained what he had in his pockets when he killed himself.
Avi Israel: "This is Michael Israel: a black wallet, driver's license, a visa card, his keys and a dollar and nine cents. This is why we're doing all this- we're doing all this because we need desperately, desperately need a health care system to stop this kind of thing. And if we don't get it, there'll be a lot more parents getting these yellow envelopes."
WEB EXTRA: Share your thoughts on the proposed legislation with State Senator Pat Gallivan. His district office phone number is (716) 656-8961.
If you or somebody you know needs help dealing with substance abuse problems, the following organizations can help:
Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo. (716) 831-2298
ECMC Division of Chemical Dependency
- Downtown: 1280 Main St. Buffalo. (716)883-4517
- Northern Erie Clinical Services: 2282 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore. (716) 874-5536
Mid Erie Counseling and Treatment Services
- 1526 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga. (716)895-6700
- www.mid-erie.org
Kids Escaping Drugs
- www.makeachangewny.org
- (716) 827-9462
B.I.L.Y. (Because I Love You) Meetings
- Amherst: Montgomery Park Senior Living Complex.
6363 Transit Rd. East Amherst. (716) 688-2568.
- Lancaster: Faith United Methodist Church. 5505 Broadway. (716) 685-4328
- Tonawanda: (716) 879-6631
- Buffalo: (716) 695-7586 and (716) 990-2452


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Irish Origenes launches of an Interactive Castles of Ireland Map
The Irish Origenes website is designed specifically to show people with Irish ancestry how to use the results of a commercial ancestral DNA test to pinpoint where their Irish ancestors lived and it contains all the resources one will need to achieve this goal. However only about 60% of people with Irish ancestry will be related to the pre-Christian Celtic tribes, so if your recent Irish ancestors originally arrived in Ireland with the Vikings or later in 1169AD with the Normans (and are potentially of earlier Scandinavian, French, English, Welsh or even Flemish extraction) it can be difficult to pinpoint those ancestors to a specific location. But the Normans were prolific castle builders and to get a clearer picture of where these Families settled in Ireland one can plot where they built their castles and tower houses. The result is the Irish Origenes Clans and Castles database which details the location of castles associated with a particular Clan or Family.
The castles can also be individually explored on the Irish Origenes Interactive Castles of Ireland Map which features 1,375 castles built by Vikings, Norman Families, and Irish Clans. There are quite possibly thousands of castles in Ireland but to be included on the interactive map a castle had to fit three crucial criteria. Firstly there had to have been some evidence of a castle, the condition of each can vary considerably from piles of stones to completely intact and currently inhabited Tower-houses. Secondly, there has to have been some historical record of an association with a particular Clan or Family and where possible 2 independent sources were sought to confirm the association. Thirdly, since surnames in Ireland can still be found concentrated in the areas where they first arose, surname distribution mapping was examined to see that the Clan or Family mentioned in a historical record were actually associated with that area (see Butler example). Where possible each pin on the interactive map has been placed precisely on the location of each castle and one can zoom in (in satellite view) and explore the ruins, although where cloud cover obscures the view the pin may be slightly off.
A surprising observation of the Castles of Ireland Map was that it provided a snapshot of the lands, territories, or areas of influence of the most prominent Clans and Families in Ireland prior to the English conquest of the island in the 16th and 17th Centuries. This is beautifully illustrated by the example of the Norman Shortall family who built 5 Castles very close to each other (each no more than 1.5 miles apart) in the northwest corner of County Kilkenny (see image). The presence of these castles within sight of each other is due to the location of the Shortall territory situated as it where in the badlands bordering the old Gaelic Irish world controlled by the Fitzpatricks and O'Carroll's to the North and Anglo-Irish lands of the Butler's to the south. It must have had a precarious existence! The details of all of these castles were subsequently used to reconstruct the 'Clan Territories of Ireland Map' which features over 400 of the most prominent Clans and Families in Ireland at around the time of King Henry VIII.


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"Modern Family" and "Breaking Bad" are the favorites to dominate the 2014 Emmy Awards. Photo: Sony Pictures International
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Guest Reviews
Thank you to the lovely staff at this beautiful villa, and all the amazing food. Our families had a great time.Anj G, Philippines
September 11th, 2019 - September 15th, 2019
We just had the most magical week from start to finish. Not only are the villa grounds beautiful, the rooms exceptional, but the staff so wonderful. We are not only leaving with a week of memories but new friends. We will be back.Kirsty O, Australia
September 2nd, 2019 - September 8th, 2019
Our stay at Hansa was absolutely incredible. We have never seen such high standards in terms of service, staff are super nice. Also, the food was great - the best we had on the island. We will for sure come back, it was unforgettableMelodie S, France
August 17th, 2019 - August 24th, 2019
Thank you all. An amazing time, great service, great cooking. Three birthdays in 6 night! Amazing service with a smile.Manoj J, Hong Kong
August 6th, 2019 - August 10th, 2019
Villa Hansa, thank you so much for such an incredible four days. We wish we didn't have to go. Everything from the delicious meals, thoughtful recommendations and smiling faces made for an unforgettable visit. We cannot wait to come back and see you all again!Mark K, Indonesia
August 1st, 2019 - August 5th, 2019
It was amazing vacations on Bali and the staff of Hansa villa helped to make it incredible. When we came to the villa, we were surprised - staff meeting us like a ceremony with flowers, welcome cocktails, beautiful rooms and clean surroundings. All staff are very polite and try to make the stay the best for you. Putu, Henny and Eka are the best - they are the nice people and we like them so much. The cleaning is perfect - every day in the morning and before sleep. Very tasty food - Putu cooked everything that we asked (not on the menu, but she did it). Thank you one more time.Alina L, Russia
July 19th, 2019 - July 29th, 2019
We have loved our week at the beautiful Villa Hansa - the food was delicious. We all enjoyed Putu's Indonesian dishes. Heny and the staff were wonderful and took fabulous care of us. Really couldn't have asked for a better celebration of our 50th Birthdays.Belinda O, Australia
July 9th, 2019 - July 16th, 2019
First, the villa was amazing. Upon our first walking into the villa, we were on our way. We were greeted with great scenery and kind staff that made us all comfortable and excited for our stay. Each and everyday we were met happy smiles and yummy breakfasts. We spent our days relaxing in the sun, the amazing villa gave us many different activities during the day - swimming, yoga or even a massage. Dinner was our favorite part of the day - every meal was amazing. The Indonesian dishes were great - they even made us a suckling pig. We left the dinner table every night with full stomachs and were excited for the next day. The staff are amazing - always happy and ready to help us, each knew us by name which made our stay comfortable and inviting.Leanne F, Australia
July 4th, 2019 - July 9th, 2019
I Had the time of my life. This place is so awesome, but it would be terrible if the staff were not there to help out. Thank you so much.Hannah S, Australia
June 29th, 2019 - July 4th, 2019
Thank you Heny, Kadek and the staff for a wonderful stay, we loved every minute. All the very lovely staff, from the kitchen to housekeeping and security. What a delightful holiday you have all helped us create here in this beautiful paradise. This is the Bali we all dream about, thank you for making it real.Thibaut D, Hong Kong
June 13th, 2019 - June 17th, 2019
Thank you Heny, Kadek, Putu and the boys for looking after us so good, have loved every moment and hope to be back soon. Our stay was so magical. The delicious healing foods, beautiful surrounding and positive energy made for a perfect week. I hope to return again soon to beautiful Bali.Kori H, Indonesia
May 26th, 2019 - June 1st, 2019
Thank you. It was pleasure being here. It was fantastic, I hope we can come back. Thank you for the good service and the excellent food. Thanks for 3 days in paradise.Temptation Island G, Germany
May 19th, 2019 - May 22nd, 2019
What a amazing stay at Villa Hansa. We have felt spoilt in our beautiful guest room and by the very friendly and helpful staff. They have ensured we have been comfortable and organized anything we needed. We do not want our days of swimming and lying by your beautiful pools while being fed your delicious cooking to end. You have exceeded all of our villa holiday expectations. Thank you for giving us such a happy, fun and memorable holiday.Paul And K, Australia
May 9th, 2019 - May 13th, 2019
Such a wonderful day. The staff and place are out of of this world. We were looked after so well. Eka and Heny in particular went above and beyond to be helpful and supportive. I want to live here, thank you for the best weekend.Natasha A, Singapore
May 3rd, 2019 - May 5th, 2019
Thank you for a wonderful stay, the ambience at Hansa is truly idyllic and beautiful but what makes it really special is the warm welcome, attentiveness and professionalism of the team. Love the decor and furniture and all the inspiring features.Emma M, Singapore
April 26th, 2019 - April 28th, 2019
Thank you for wonderful holiday at Hansa. What an incredible place, we have loved being here and getting to know the wonderful team. Special thanks to Putu for the amazing food, every meal was just delicious. This was special trip for our whole family to come together for Moms 70th and we are so pleased we celebrated it here at Hansa, we had such a special week. Thank you.Jacinda C, Australia
April 10th, 2019 - April 18th, 2019
We all came to Hansa for my youngest daughter's wedding. What a magical place. The staff are friendly, helpful, and the food and meals are lovely. Eka and Heny are such delightful happy people, amazing. This place is a piece of paradise, love this heavenly place. Lots of love and happiness to you all and your families, may peace and harmony be with you all.Dave R, New Zealand
March 17th, 2019 - March 22nd, 2019
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. A wonderful setting to celebrate a special birthday. The staff were amazing, the service perfect and the food was fantastic. We can't wait to return again someday. Thank you to all the staff.Andrew T, Australia
February 14th, 2019 - February 24th, 2019
The villa was great! I loved the big pool and the master bedroom. The air conditioner was a big help in the master bedroom and I liked the huge bed. The staff were amazing and a big help. The food was amazing and I got used to more Asian food. Thank you so much for all your help.Ali S, Australia
December 24th, 2018 - January 1st, 2019
Thank you for the lovely hospitality and we have enjoyed our stay in this great villa. Only one word for this amazing experience, outstanding. Thank you so much to the entire team at Hansa Villa. Our stay has been amazing and your hospitality has been incredible.Samantha E, Australia
November 30th, 2018 - December 4th, 2018
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Villa Hansa. We love the place and quiet and time to relax with friends. We appreciated the special dinner you made for us and all the effort you went to in making our stay so wonderful.Riya T, Australia
November 16th, 2018 - November 20th, 2018
It was my best choice to choose Villa Hansa in Bali for my wedding. Cozy rooms, pool, beds, service -everything was perfect. Staff was really friendly and always talked to us with smile. Manager Eka and Heny helped us with everything, arranging cars, massages, breakfasts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is so delicious. So happy to have my wedding in such great villa. Thank you to all staff of Hansa. Love you guys.Hong Mae L, Australia
October 27th, 2018 - October 31st, 2018
The villa is so beautiful and the staff are great and smiling, you are exceptional. During this stay we have had a good time and we eat well. Do not want to go back to France because your smiles we will miss.Niel S, France
October 23rd, 2018 - October 26th, 2018
Thank you for a wonderful time. We loved the fantastic and attentive service of the staff. The buildings and gardens look even better than in the pictures, we wish we could just pack it all up and take it with us. We hope we will be able to come back and stay again. Many thanks for all your kindness and lovely service. This was an amazing setting for a wedding and family vacation, nice staff and always helpful and friendly. Good luck sweet "Henny" with your baby in December.Ernst W, Sweden
October 10th, 2018 - October 15th, 2018
Our family and friends have had the best time here in Villa Hansa. We were well looked after and the team worked hard to make our stay the most comfortable and enjoyable one.Thank you everyone for making Chris' 40th birthday a memorable one. From all the coordination to decorations were perfect, you all made it seamless and easy. Thank you very much! We will definitely be back and recommending you to all of our friends.Christopher R, Hong Kong
September 27th, 2018 - October 2nd, 2018
We had Such a fantastic a stay at Villa Hansa for our wedding. The grounds of the villa are beyond stunning and all the staff have been so welcoming and attentive. Special mention to Eka, Henny and Putu you were all so very accommodating. Thank you for taking such great care of us and helping to create beautiful holiday memories for us. We will miss you all, especially Henny's beautiful smile, we hope to come again one day. The master suite is the most stunning bedroom we have ever come across, we don't want to leave it. Congratulations to gardener as he keeps all the grounds looking absolutely incredible.Louise and Mitchell, Australia
September 24th, 2018 - September 27th, 2018
What an amazing place - beautiful people. You can't fault the service - very personal and above and beyond what you expect. Would definitely come back - if we are allowed after our crazy behavior. Such awesome staff and a beautiful villa. Thank you for putting up with our Crazy.Hilda T, Australia
September 19th, 2018 - September 24th, 2018
Thank you all for a fantastic stay at your villa. The resort is fantastic, staff friendly, food delicious beautiful grounds were enjoyed by all. Thanks again staff.Jessica T, Hong Kong
September 7th, 2018 - September 11th, 2018
We had wonderful stay here at Hansa, the staff are lovely and patient with our various requests. We love the food prepared from the heart, the people here at Hansa made the biggest difference in our stay here. We love the villa and the staff, everyone is so nice and full of smiles, nothing was to much trouble for them. Thank you so much for taking such a good care of us here, especially the young kids and our grandma. The food is very delicious too. We wish our stay was longer. We will miss Villa Hansa and everyone here! Thank you for the memorable holiday.Shihui W, Singapore
August 31st, 2018 - September 3rd, 2018
Lovely stay at Villa Hansa. Beautiful staff and fantastic food. Just beautiful, relaxing, quiet with a great staff. All request were met. Thank you for a wonderful experience, we all had a great time. The staff are all great and looked after us. Amazing, truly a beautiful experience.Jennifer V, Australia
August 28th, 2018 - August 31st, 2018
The swimming pool is good for swim. Thank you for a lovely days and nice staff for everything. I have had a wonderful here, thank you so much. A truly magical place with magical staff to make it so memorable. Thank you for everything. Everything about Villa Hansa is perfect. It was the ideal place for our few families to create memories.Mike D, United Arab Emirates
August 20th, 2018 - August 27th, 2018
Thank you to everyone at Villa Hansa who looked after us. The breakfast was delicious and everyone is so kind, patient and helping. It was a wonderful, relaxing stay in a beautifully kept home and garden. The cooking was fantastic and the staff were all so lovely and kind. We had a gloriously relaxing week here.Michele M, Singapore
August 12th, 2018 - August 19th, 2018
Thank you to Eka, Putu, Heny and the rest of the staff - you made our vacation a magical time, your service and attention to detail is outstanding. Really felt at peace and got a lot of great food. Your service to us really made our vocation a trip we will never forget . The villa was also incredibly beautiful but honestly its the staff that make the vacation so memorable.Sharon M, United States
August 6th, 2018 - August 11th, 2018
Thankyou Eka and staff for a wonderful stay at Hansa Villa. We hope to see you again another time. Thank you again. Philip, Vanessa, Andy & EriePhilip and Vanessa, Australia
July 22nd, 2018 - July 29th, 2018
What a Fabulous stay we had at Villa Hansa. Eka and the staff were so wonderful, helped organize a dinner for my father's 80th birthday - flowers, dinners, cake, decoration. Thank you so much for putting up with our crazy family we had a lovely time.Robert C, U.S. Virgin Islands
July 12th, 2018 - July 18th, 2018
Behind hidden doors and away from run frenzy that is Bali lies the oasis that is Villa Hansa. The grounds and ambience surpasses expectations and we will take wonderful memories home with us. Thank you Eka, Henny, Putu Made and everyone who went over and beyond in a peaceful way to take care of us so well, we had a ball!Douglas Q, Australia
June 30th, 2018 - July 7th, 2018
I have had the most wonderful holiday and the perfect mix of relaxation, fun and good care from the Villa Hansa team. Really not waiting to leave and hope to return again. Everything has been wonderful.Julie J, Australia
June 10th, 2018 - June 17th, 2018
Very efficient service. Love the place, a good place to gateway, close to paradise. Service is outstanding. Very efficient and quick. Also had the best sleep here for months. Thank you Hansa Villa.Joyce O, Malaysia
June 6th, 2018 - June 10th, 2018
Our family had a wonderful stay at Villa Hansa. The setting was just perfect for our adults, kids and three grand kids. Thank you to Eka and all the staff who were so kind and attentive to our needs. We made so many wonderful memories. Thank you.Trish and Mark, United States
June 2nd, 2018 - June 5th, 2018
Villa Hansa is the most incredible place we have ever stayed at. Our family are so happy that we chose to stay here and look forward to next year.Julia O, Australia
May 24th, 2018 - May 28th, 2018
What a fantastic place from the friendliness of the staff to fantastic accommodation. Loved my stay at Villa Hansa. Great staff, exceptional food. All our needs taken care of. I have never feel so relaxed. Will be back.James S, Australia
April 25th, 2018 - April 30th, 2018
Thank you so much for the great time that we have had here. What a wonderful week, thanks to all of you and your amazing smiling faces. Thank you for making this such a special holiday, you have made it a wonderful place, you made it for us. Hope to see you soon.Nola H, Australia
April 12th, 2018 - April 18th, 2018
Villa Hansa is a beautiful and the staff made our stay excellent with their friendly hospitality. Food was very good and our pool party was a high, thank you.Victor O, Malaysia
April 1st, 2018 - April 7th, 2018
It was a pleasure to spend our time in this wonderful villa, it was like a dream, we promise you. We are sure that we will come back soon, the amazing staff, the incredible rooms, the breakfast, never we have been in a place like this, but the better thing was the people who is working here, they make us feel as we were at home. Thank you for everything. Villa Hansa in our heart.Covadonga A, Mexico
March 29th, 2018 - March 31st, 2018
Villa Hansa what a stay! You have made our 40th celebration so special and one that will never forgotten. The staff were outstanding we couldn't have asked for a better team. We wish we could stay forever.Clare N, Australia
March 19th, 2018 - March 24th, 2018
Thank you to everyone at Villa Hansa for making our holiday and my 40th birthday so memorable. This villa is so beautiful - everyone loved it and the staff here are so friendly and give such amazing service. We can't wait to come back to see our new friends at Villa Hansa!Louise B, Australia
March 10th, 2018 - March 15th, 2018
Thank you for making our stay here so special. The hospitality has been outstanding. Every morning we have been greeted by beautiful, warm smiling faces. The staff have made sure we have felt right at home and have gone over and above. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable. So sad to be leaving, but already planning our return.Jai P, India
February 2nd, 2018 - February 7th, 2018
Thank you for the wonderful stay in Villa Hansa. The staff was extremely friendly.Christian S, Australia
January 14th, 2018 - January 18th, 2018
A big thank you to all the lovely staff at Villa Hansa - catering for adults and young children. You made our family Christmas a very special and memorable one! From Christmas decoration to delicious food, and playing with the children. Thank you all again for a lovely time!Kiera M, Australia
December 22nd, 2017 - December 27th, 2017
Thanks for the amazing service, hospitality and smiles. We had a wonderful time at this beautiful villa and can only recommend it to all our friends. Thank you for some amazing days in the villa with great food and even better weekend! Will definitely come back.Emil A, Denmark
November 24th, 2017 - November 26th, 2017
Dear Eka, Heny, Putu, Madi, team - thank you for making our 40th birthday and our entire holiday beyond special, we have all made lifelong a memories at Villa Hansa. Your Kindness, attention to detail and attitudes have all made us terribly sad to leave! Thank you for treating us like family Villa Hansa, we will never forget it.Robbie B, Australia
November 11th, 2017 - November 19th, 2017
Dear everybody here at Villa Hansa, we have had the most amazing time here with you! The place and the villa is absolutely beautiful, but most important of all you, the staff are so wonderful. Service, food, and company have been just perfect. We are also so grateful for all the time you have spent with our children. You are all so friendly and lovely, they love you and will all miss you. I hope we can come back to this place and the beautiful people one day. Thank you all so very much! Many hugs, lots of love from Johanne, Nick, Levi, Jacob, Andrea, Andre, Matt, Mike and WillNick D, Australia
October 12th, 2017 - October 28th, 2017
We came for 3 day stay for a 40th birthday, with our families. We had an amazing stay and couldn't have been more than happy with the attentive service from all of the staff. Special thanks to Eka and Henny for organizing everything that we needed and wanted. Also to Putu for the amazing food. We loved everything about our staff and our stay. Thank you so much.Louisa H, Australia
October 3rd, 2017 - October 6th, 2017
We all had a great time at Villa Hansa. Our stay was made special by the staff teams of Eka, Heny, Putu, Made and everyone here. They all have great smiles at all times. Villa Hansa is surrounded by lots of green and nice padi fields. I specially like - the pools, the dining area, the food - breakfast and dinner (curry & BBQ), - the birthday carvings of 3 fruits by Eka and team, and the snooker table!Daylin K, Singapore
September 5th, 2017 - September 10th, 2017
That was amazing time in Villa Hansa. Super nice people and yummy food. Everything perfect and peaceful. I want to come back to here sometime soon!! Thank you so much, Arigato.Naoki W, Japan
August 19th, 2017 - August 29th, 2017
Big thank you for this amazing journey in Villa Hansa! Everything was perfect, food (thanks Putu), hospitality (thanks Heny and her team), atmosphere and best accommodation book by Rebecca! We really enjoy everyday to make up here and spending time in the garden and at the swimming pool! We will come back!Stephanie C, France
August 12th, 2017 - August 19th, 2017
Thank you Heny and the staff for an amazing stay! We were so impressed with the beautiful wood carvings, the wonderful interior and breath taking view! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you again for such memorable stay.Yoonah K, Singapore
August 4th, 2017 - August 7th, 2017
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the superb service we received during our stay at Villa Hansa! The Villa is even more beautiful in person, the food has been spectacular and Heny, Rebecca and all the staff here amazingly helpful. We so appreciate you letting us check out late and we will definitely recommend the villa to our friends. Thank you for making my 30th Birthday so special.Samantha G, Indonesia
July 28th, 2017 - July 30th, 2017
Hansa Villa has exceeded our expectations, it is so beautiful with it's landscaped garden and luxurious accommodation. The master suite makes us feel like royalty. The carved canopy is amazing, beautifully crafted by Balinese wood carvers. The ambience in the gardens is pure serenity. The running water, lily ponds and rice paddies opposite the river cocoon us in the very best Bali has to offer. All the staff are so caring and tend to our every need. They are wonderful with a month old Madison, babysitting her while her parents can sit and eat with the rest of the family. It has been so lovely together as a family. It's back to Australia. Thank you Heny and all the lovely staffJim A, Australia
July 10th, 2017 - July 18th, 2017
Service is very good. Staff is very friendly, the place of the villa is very beautiful. I think everything is good. Next time we will come here again.Wen W, Indonesia
June 25th, 2017 - June 30th, 2017
Firstly we want to thank all the team at Villa Hansa for making our stay very special. The service and smiles from everyone is fabulous. Henny is so friendly and went out of her way to make sure we were looked after. The Chef made gluten free bread specially which is amazing. The facilities are wonderful. The service and staff are exceptional, nothing is too much trouble. Thanks again to you all.Debbie & Fran, Australia
June 7th, 2017 - June 10th, 2017
A perfect place for family holiday, there were 10 of us including a child. We had plenty of space for private and communal activities. The gardens and the Balinese touches everywhere blew us away with their beauty and tranquility. We loved the 2 pools and the pool table. A special mention must be made for the care all staff made to make our stay so special. We felt we were at home. Thank you Putu for the really wonderful food and to Made for driving us everywhere and to Henny for making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you Villa Hansa - an unforgettable holiday.Jane P, Australia
April 12th, 2017 - April 17th, 2017
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We had a group of friends meet at Villa Hansa to celebrate a 40th and it was wonderful. Beautiful Villa, great service and food. Thank you.Sally H, Australia
September 24th, 2016 - September 28th, 2016
Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. The staff have been excellent, a special thanks to Henny and Rai. The food has been delicious, we loved the Balinese Pig and the villa is gorgeous, we want to stay forever! Thank you.Nickie M, Singapore
September 9th, 2016 - September 12th, 2016
Thanks for wonderful hospitality. We enjoyed the weekend so much especially the greek salad, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thank you so much.Rickard G, Australia
August 19th, 2016 - August 21st, 2016
We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone here, who have made our stay so wonderful! Everything from the people and the food to the facilities have made this holiday unforgettable. All of our meals were delicious, Villa Hansa is so peaceful and we all feel so relaxed. All the staff have been so helpful and kind. Made was extremely patient and made it so much easier to get around. We especially enjoyed our trips to Bali Safari and Uforia Chocolate.Han Ching C, Hong Kong
July 16th, 2016 - July 30th, 2016
Hansa Villa is as you see in all the photo's, a Lovely villa complex, all 4 kingsize bedrooms are really great and spacious, beautiful 4 poster beds, the staff are fantastic nothing is too much trouble, pool and surrounding area's are very spacious and well kept gardens, we used the villa's car with the driver all the time, to Ubud shopping and local drives nearby, meals are cooked by the chef's if needed we had breakfast every morning, they cook what you would like to have..Brett R, Australia
August 7th, 2013 - August 12th, 2013
We had a great time staying in Villa Hansa, very relaxing, beautiful villa with great staff.nina jones ., Australia
February 19th, 2013 - February 24th, 2013
We loved our stay at the villa. This was our first time to Bali and it made quite an impression. Our family is looking forward to coming back again someday. We had our family of 5 (with 3 teenage daughters) plus my retired parents. The main living area was big and comfortable and decorated beautifully. The bedrooms were all lovely and were very roomy. The bathrooms tended to have a few insects, but was expected since they are outdoor bathrooms. The staff was amazing and catered to our every wish. We felt like they were family by the end of our week. We also enjoyed having masseuses come to give us poolside massages. The pool and poolside area was gorgeous and we enjoyed it every day.ML, United States
March 24th, 2012 - April 2nd, 2012
Great pool and deck area. Bedrooms and bathrooms very comfortable. Living area a little basic and needs up dating and needs some audio equipment. Staff pleasant and helpful but could do with a little more finesse - Needs some signage, very hard for taxis to find. Over all good value.LM, Australia
March 7th, 2012 - March 11th, 2012
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Hansa. It is a nice and charming villa in a quite location. The staff is very polite and made us feel at home. However, in terms of location, it is a little too far away from the beach and traffic is horrible! But in an overall, it is definitly value for money.Paula Dominguez, Chile
February 24th, 2012 - February 27th, 2012
A small, chariming villa decorated with lovely Indonesian antiques and beautiful accessories. Gorgeous, lush landscape. A lovely holiday spot with cozy rooms and wonderful staff to help make the stay enjoyable.RR, United States
December 23rd, 2011 - December 30th, 2011
Loved our stay at Villa Hansa. The Villa is beautiful the staff amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent service all done with a smile. Thank You.WT, Australia
December 3rd, 2011 - December 18th, 2011


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Date/Time: 11:00, Jan. 14, 2016
Venue: 1st Seminar Room, W1-3
- Title: Engineering Nano- to Macro-scale Materials for Drug and Cell Delivery System
- Speaker: Jaeyun Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
- Abstract:
Diverse material platforms have been applied to diagnostics, drug delivery, and therapeutics.
The scale of those materials ranges from nanometers to micrometers, which is determined from the required properties for specific applications. Nano-sized materials have a similar size compared to the biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, and intracellular molecules, leading to their use as an efficient cargo for the intracellular delivery. Micron sized material platform has larger than the cells and could encapsulate the small molecules, proteins and even cells to deliver to specific local tissues. Macro-scale materials with a millimeter size-regime act as a depot of drug and even smaller sized material platforms for controlled release and actuation. In this talk, engineering of several material platforms with different scales will be described to reveal their uses in controlled drug and cell delivery, and in situ manipulation of endogenous cells for the potential application to the treatment of diseases.


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A North Texan is one of the three Americans aboard a Malaysian jetliner that vanished from radar without a distress signal.
The family of 50-year-old Philip Wood of Keller, an IBM employee, told NBC 5 they received word from the American Embassy that Wood was on the plane.
Wood's mother says her son was living in Beijing and about to move to Kuala Lumpur. Late Saturday, the family issued the following statement.
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"Philip Wood was a man of God, a man of honor and integrity. His word was gold. Incredibly generous, creative, and intelligent, Phil cared about people, his family, and above all, Christ. Though our hearts are hurting, we know so many families around the world are affected by this terrible tragedy. We ask for your prayers, not only for ourselves, but for all involved during this difficult time. As a family, we are sticking together through Christ to get through this.
Thank you for your understanding. - The Wood Family."
Sandra Wood said he had just visited Keller last week and they are at peace that they had seen him recently.
"We're all sticking together, what can you do? What can you say?" Wood's father, Aubrey, told the New York Times Saturday. "We're relying on our Lord, He's the one who carries the load."
Austin-based Freescale Semiconductor announced on its Facebook page that 20 of its employees were on the plane as well.
"We are deeply saddened about Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. We can confirm that 20 of our Freescale employees were passengers on the flight. Our hearts are with the families of those affected by this tragic event, and we will do our best to help them. Please keep the families of all those on board this flight, and especially our friends and colleagues who were among them, in your thoughts and prayers."
Twelve of the employees are from Malaysia, eight are from China.
The plane was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, Malaysia Airlines said. It said there were 152 passengers from China, 38 from Malaysia, seven from Indonesia, six from Australia, five from India, three from the U.S., and others from Indonesia, France, New Zealand, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, Taiwan and the Netherlands.
Oil Slicks Offer Sign That Malaysian Jet Crashed
Two large oil slicks spotted Saturday by the Vietnamese air force offered the first sign that a jetliner carrying 239 people had crashed into the ocean.
An international fleet of planes and ships scouted the waters between Malaysia and Vietnam for any clues to the fate of the Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777, which disappeared less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur bound for Beijing.
The oil slicks sighted off the southern tip of Vietnam were each between 10 kilometers (6 miles) and 15 kilometers (9 miles) long, the Vietnamese government said in a statement.
There was no immediate confirmation that the slicks were related to Flight MH370, but the government said they were consistent with the kind of slick that would be produced by the jet's two fuel tanks.
After the oil was spotted, authorities suspended the air search for the night. It was to resume Sunday. A sea search continued in the darkness, the airline said.
The jet's disappearance was especially mysterious because it apparently happened when the plane was at cruising altitude, not during the more dangerous phases of takeoff or landing.
Just 9 percent of fatal accidents happen when a plane is at cruising altitude, according to a statistical summary of commercial jet accidents done by Boeing.
Malaysia Airlines CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said there was no indication the pilots had sent a distress signal. That might mean that whatever trouble befell the plane happened so fast the crew did not have time to broadcast even a quick mayday.
The lack of a radio call "suggests something very sudden and very violent happened," said William Waldock, who teaches accident investigation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz.
The plane was last inspected 10 days ago and found to be "in proper condition," Ignatius Ong, CEO of Malaysia Airlines subsidiary Firefly airlines, said at a news conference.
Two-thirds of the jet's passengers were from China. The rest were from elsewhere in Asia, North America and Europe.
Asked whether terrorism was suspected, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said authorities were "looking at all possibilities, but it is too early to make any conclusive remarks."
Contributing to fears of foul play was word from foreign ministries in Italy and Austria that the names of two citizens listed on the flight's manifest matched the names on two passports reported stolen in Thailand.
Italy's Foreign Ministry said an Italian man who was listed as being a passenger, Luigi Maraldi, was traveling in Thailand and was not aboard the plane. It said he reported his passport stolen last August.
Austria's Foreign Ministry confirmed that a name listed on the manifest matched an Austrian passport reported stolen two years ago in Thailand. It said the Austrian was not on the plane, but would not confirm the person's identity.
A long wait for answers could lie ahead. Finding the wreckage of aircraft that go down over deep ocean waters can often take days. Locating and then recovering the flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders can take months or even years.
At Beijing's airport, authorities posted a notice asking relatives and friends of passengers to gather at a nearby hotel to await further information. A woman aboard a shuttle bus wept, saying on a mobile phone, "They want us to go to the hotel. It cannot be good."
Passengers' loved ones were escorted into a private area at the hotel, but reporters were kept away. A man in a gray hooded sweatshirt later stormed out complaining about a lack of information. The man, who said he was a Beijing resident but declined to give his name, said he was anxious because his mother was aboard the flight with a tourist group.
"We have been waiting for hours and there is still no verification," he said.
In Kuala Lumpur, family members gathered at the airport, but were also kept away from reporters.
The plane was last seen on radar at 1:30 a.m. (1730 GMT Friday) above the waters where the South China Sea meets the Gulf of Thailand, authorities in Malaysia and Vietnam said.
Lai Xuan Thanh, director of Vietnam's civil aviation authority, said air traffic control in the country never made contact with the plane.
The South China Sea is a tense region with competing territorial claims that have led to several low-level conflicts, particularly between China and the Philippines. That antipathy briefly faded Saturday as China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia all sent ships and planes to the region.
Malaysia had dispatched 15 planes and nine ships to the area, Najib said.
The U.S. Navy was sending a warship and a surveillance plane, while Singapore said it would send a submarine and a plane. China and Vietnam also sent aircraft to help in the search.
Malaysia Airlines has a good safety record, as does the 777, which had not had a fatal crash in its 19-year history until an Asiana Airlines plane crashed last July in San Francisco, killing three passengers, all teenagers from China.
If wreckage is found, a top priority will be recovering the airliner's "black boxes," which are equipped with "pingers" that emit ultrasonic signals that can be detected underwater. Under good conditions, the signals can be detected from several hundred miles away, said John Goglia, a former member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
If the boxes are trapped inside the wreckage, the sound may not travel as far. If the boxes are at the bottom of an underwater trench, that also hinders how far the sound can travel. Signals can weaken over time.
The circumstances of the disappearance called to mind Air France Flight 447, which went down with 228 people on board over the Atlantic Ocean while flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris on June 1, 2009.
Some wreckage and bodies were recovered over the next two weeks, but it took nearly two years for the main wreckage of the Airbus 330 and its black boxes to be located and recovered.
The 53-year-old pilot of Flight MH370, Zaharie Ahmad Shah, has more than 18,000 flying hours and has been flying for the airline since 1981. The first officer, 27-year-old Fariq Hamid, has about 2,800 hours of experience and has flown for the airline since 2007, Malaysia Airlines said.
A wingtip on the same Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777-200 broke off Aug. 9, 2012, as it was taxiing at Pudong International Airport outside Shanghai. The wingtip had collided with the tail of a China Eastern Airlines A340 plane. No one was injured.


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(CNN) -- The Transportation Security Administration is working to change its policy on how screeners can search children, aiming to decrease but not necessary eliminate pat-downs for young travelers.
The decision, announced by TSA Administrator John Pistole at a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee meeting Wednesday, was prompted by outrage over a video-recorded pat-down of a 6-year-old airline passenger at the New Orleans airport on April 5. The video, which was posted on YouTube, shows the girl protesting teh search at first, although she complies quietly while it is under way.
Pistole explained to committee members that a female security screener performed a pat-down search on the 6-year-old girl because the child had moved while passing through an airport body imaging machine. That prevented the device from getting a clear reading that the child was not carrying any banned objects through airport security.
"We have changed the policy to say that there'll be repeated efforts made to resolve that without a pat-down," Pistole told committee members.
The new policy will apply to children 12 years old or younger. It is not currently in effect, but rather is being "operationalized" before its full roll-out in U.S. airports, TSA spokesman Greg Soule said Thursday.
The change aims to "give security officers more options for resolving screening anomalies with young children," according to Soule. It has not been specified exactly what the new procedures entail, but it won't prohibit all pat-downs of young children.
"This decision will ultimately reduce -- though not eliminate -- pat-downs," said Soule.
The New Orleans incident renewed debate over the the TSA's security practices, especially their use on such low-risk passengers as young children. A backlash against passenger pat-downs, an alternative to full-body scans in some locations, swelled during the holiday travel season last year. Pistole maintained at the time that the agency walks a fine line between privacy concerns and public safety.
However, during the committee meeting, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, grilled Pistole about erring too far on the side of safety.
"This isn't to say we don't believe in safety procedures," Paul said. "But I think I feel less safe when we're doing these invasive exams on a 6-year-old. It makes me think that you're clueless, that you think she's going to attack our country, and that you're not doing your research on the people who would attack our country."
Pistole suggested a pat-down of a child is not entirely unjustified.
"Unfortunately we know that terrorists around the world have used children as suicide bombers," Pistole replied.
CNN's Simon Hernandez-Arthur and Mike Ahlers contributed to this report.


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ScissorBoy needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Our company would like a logo resembling the playboy bunny with scissors for ears or a clever & creative variation of this.
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
The design should be different enough from the actual playboy logo so there are no trademark infringement problems.
This will be put on our existing website:
Our company name should also be part of the design. We would prefer capital letters used on both words Scissor and Boy (ie. ScissorBoy)
The existing logo text can be seen here:
We are primarily interested in a Black and White design but any creative color designs will be considered.
The logo must be clean and simple, as it will be used in embroidered shirts and clothing
The logo must be vector based so that it can be scaled to any size.
good luck
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Kimberbell Basics Fabrics by Maywood Studio has been designed by Kim to work beautifully for any time or season. The pretty patterns and colors are both timeless and on-trend and can be used in perfect color coordination with Kimberbell's line of Kimberbellishments.
Fabric will be continuous cut unless otherwise noted by purchaser.
1-2 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
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