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The coppers in the new crime drama Paranoid (ITV, Thursdays, 9pm) are a bit of a rum lot.
They have so many neuroses, it's a wonder they get any detecting done when a GP and mum-of-one- gets brutally stabbed in a playground full of kids.
Detectives Nina Suresh (Indira Varma), Bobby Day (Robert Glenister) and Alec Wayfield (Dino Fetscher) put aside their break-up problems, anxiety attacks and mother issues to one side in an attempt to find the killer, but this is one of those cop shows where everything – from a carefully arranged typewriter to a shifty psychiatrist – is imbued with such significance that you quickly get lost.
There are cliches abound here, from the stalker's-eye-view through the bushes as the cops go a-questioning, to the anonymous messages recieved through the post from a mysterious helper.
There's also the obligatory go alone to a dark house in the middle of the night sequence, which ends with the completely non-shocking discovery of a body in a swimming pool.
The only new thing about this, is that the swimming pool was in Dusseldorf, far away from the murder scene in rural Cheshire – I will never view the playground at Tatton Park in the same way again, by the way.
And so things are set up for the next seven – yes, seven – episodes.
The only thing is that the coppers are awful. Varma's Suresh particularly comes over as a whiny, spoilt child, while there seems to be no explanation for Day's anxiety other than 'modern life': "Why are people so quick to hate? Life's got claws, it didn't used to have claws."
Meanwhile, as eyewitness Lucy Cannonbury, Lesley Sharp revives the slow talking and even slower blinking technique she used in the – actually really good – ITV psychodrama Afterlife, and Michael Maloney does his slightly suspicious, professional-man-gone-to-seed turn we saw recently in the BBC's River.
It's ITV's latest bid to find another hit to rival Broadchurch, but given even the second series of that little gem couldn't match the first, Paranoid has a fight on its hands.
A fight it seems to be losing.


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Huddle House, a 24-hour family-friendly restaurant chain, opened its newest restaurant in Eagle Pass, Texas, on April 29, 2013, featuring a refreshing new interior and exterior design.
The Huddle House of Eagle Pass will feature full-service dining and an all-encompassing menu of classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites, including premium breakfast platters, waffles, delicious burgers, country fried steak, chicken sandwiches, and much more.
"There's a strong sense of hospitality built into each Huddle House restaurant, and because few other diners can match our level of quality, service, and value, we fully expect new guests to become 'regulars' after their initial visit," says Ismael Aldaba, power of attorney for Eagle Home Development & Construction Inc. of the new Huddle House. "We look forward to becoming the place where families and friends can come together and enjoy great comfort food in a welcoming environment at any hour of the day."
The local diner was built with Huddle House's new design elements, including a signature tower entrance, plush seating, and contemporary colors. Menu items like Stuffed Hash Browns and Scrambles are also new to the Huddle House of Eagle Pass and at its restaurants nationwide.
The Eagle Pass restaurant has already created 60 new jobs and generated thousands of dollars in build-out costs for area contractors.
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Kitchener-Waterloo, known as the twin cities, is located in the southwest part of the province of Ontario. Using the 401 highway as a reference point, it is situated approximately 100 kilometers west of Toronto and approximately 300 kilometers east of Windsor.
Being only a one to one and a half hour drive to Toronto means that many people are willing to commute and real estate is quite reasonable.
The twin cities are only a two hour drive from the US border of Buffalo and three to four hour drive from Detroit, Michigan. Accordingly, many industries can thrive in the area. Such companies such as Toyota Manufacturing, Sun Life Financial and Manu Life have made a home for themselves here in the Region. The area has transformed itself over the past two decades with many old and labour intensive industries being replaced with High Tech jobs.
Surrounding the cities is a great deal of workable, thriving farmland and many smaller towns and villages. This provides another strong economic basis for the area as shown by the presence of Maple Leaf Foods and the ongoing success and durability of the Kitchener and Waterloo and St. Jacobs Farmer's Markets.
The Mennonites form a distinctive part of the local agricultural business. Their unique cultural and religious style adds greatly to the character and charm of the area. The strong German background of the community is reflected in the strong appeal of the world famous OKTOBERFEST celebration.
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Everything seems to be coming up Milhouse for Bradley Cooper.
After making the internet swoon with a video that showed off his fluency in French, scoring box office gold in The Hangover franchise and winning over critics with Limitless, the 36-year-old actor has been crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine.
"I think it's really cool that a guy who doesn't look like a model can have this [title]," Cooper says in the issue, out this Friday, about joining the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds. "I think I'm a decent-looking guy. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying."
Creepy blonde hair aside, the Georgetown grad admitted the first person he thought of was Mama Cooper when he heard the news. "First thing I thought was, 'My mother is going to be so happy.'"
Naturally, the title raises certain questions. More specifically, is the blue-eyed star who's recently been linked to Jenifer Lopez also the world's sexiest bachelor?
"[I'm a] single 36-year-old male," he asserts."If you're a single man and you happen to be in this business, you're deemed a player. But I don't see myself as a ladies' man."
We've all been there, Bradley.
Speaking on Good Morning America, People senior writer Alexis Chiu explained the tough vetting process that goes into choosing the annual declaration.
"The person just has to have the total package," she said. "[Bradley's] more than just a good-looking guy. This guy speaks fluent French, he cooks ⦠he rides a motorcycles, went to Georgetown, loves his mommy a lot and still opens the door for women."
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With 25 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week two of the 2013 season included Derek Moye's first career touchdown reception and Navorro Bowman's game-high 11 tackles.
Navorro Bowman (2007-09), LB, San Francisco 49ers
Seattle 29, San Francisco 3
Bowman led all players with 11 tackles (four solo) in the 49ers' week-two loss.
Levi Brown (2003-06), OT, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona 25, Detroit 21
The starting left tackle helped the Cardinals out gain the Lions by a 348-322 margin.
Dan Connor (2004-07), LB, New York Giants
Denver 41, New York Giants 23
Connor was placed on the reserve/injured list Sept. 12.
Jack Crawford (2008-11), DE, Oakland Raiders
Oakland 19, Jacksonville 9
Crawford was inactive against the Jaguars.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
Chicago 31, Minnesota 30
Gould connected on a 20-yard field goal and went 4-for-4 on extra points.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), LB, Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City 17, Dallas 16
Hali recorded three solo tackles against the Cowboys.
Jordan Hill (2009-12), DT, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle 29, San Francisco 3
Hill was inactive for the Seahawks week-two victory.
Gerald Hodges (2009-12), LB, Minnesota Vikings
Chicago 31, Minnesota 30
Hodges was inactive against the Bears.
Sean Lee (2005-07, 2009), LB, Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City 17, Dallas 16
Lee made four tackles (three solo) against the Chiefs.
Michael Mauti (2008, 2010-12), LB, Minnesota Vikings
Chicago 31, Minnesota 30
Mauti was inactive against the Bears.
Matt McGloin (2010-12), QB, Oakland Raiders
Oakland 19, Jacksonville 9
McGloin was inactive against the Jaguars.
Derek Moye (2008-11), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 10
Moye recorded his first career touchdown reception with a one-yard catch in the second quarter.
Jared Odrick (2006-09), DE, Miami Dolphins
Miami 24, Indianapolis 20
Odrick recorded two tackles (one solo) in the Dolphins' victory.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OL, San Diego Chargers
San Diego 33, Philadelphia 30
Ohrnberger saw action against the Eagles.
Paul Posluszny (2003-06), LB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Oakland 19, Jacksonville 9
Posluszny notched nine tackles (four solo) and a sack against the Raiders.
Andrew Quarless (2006-09), TE, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay 38, Washington 20
Quarless recorded one catch for seven yards against the Redskins.
Evan Royster (2007-10), RB, Washington Redskins
Green Bay 38, Washington 20
Royster was inactive against the Packers.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore 14, Cleveland 6
Shipley saw action against the Browns.
Mickey Shuler (2007-09), TE, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta 31, St. Louis 24
Shuler is a member of the Falcons' practice squad.
Devon Still (2009-11), DT, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 10
Still saw action against the Steelers.
Nate Stupar (2008-11), LB, San Francisco 49ers
Seattle 29, San Francisco 3
Stupar was inactive against the Seahawks.
Andrew Szczerba (2008-09), TE, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta 31, St. Louis 24
Szczerba is on the team's reserved/injured list.
Johnnie Troutman (2009-11), OG, San Diego Chargers
San Diego 33, Philadelphia 30
Troutman was inactive against the Eagles.
Cameron Wake (2000, 02-04), DE, Miami Dolphins
Miami 24, Indianapolis 20
Wake notched one stop against the Colts.
Stefan Wisniewski (2007-10), OL, Oakland Raiders
Oakland 19, Jacksonville 9
The team's starting center, Wisniewski helped Darren McFadden rush for 129 yards and the Raiders out gain the Jaguars by a 340-248 margin.


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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam,
Assalamu Alaikum! Once again we are blessed with the month of Ramadan, Alhamdulillah. I would like to take this opportunity to remind myself and everyone else that our efforts should be aimed at taking full advantage of this blessed month.
We must work at attaining taqwa, Allah consciousness, which is outlined by Allah (SWT) in the Holy Quran as the sole objective of our fast. Let us try our best to be worthy of His mercy, forgiveness and salvation from the Hellfire.
We should be particularly mindful of and attentive to strengthening our personal relationship with Allah (SWT). Allah has blessed us by giving us numerous outlets by which to garner his reward. We can study the Qur'an during this month more than ever before, observe our fast in a commendable manner, perform Salatut Taraweeh and Qiyamul Lail (and if possible Itikaf during the last ten days), share our wealth with the less fortunate servants of Allah and donate for al birr (righteous and worthy causes that multiply our reward) as much as we can. Let's remember that piety and charity are two of Islam's defining characteristics. Although they are mentioned separately, they are closely linked because piety cannot be attained if one ignores charity.
Let us be more careful and caring while dealing with people (both Muslim and non Muslim), cleanse our hearts and tongues and perfect our daily dealings; as we all know, fixing and improving ourselves in these areas is critical to attaining Allah's pleasure.
Last but not the least, we will all strive to make improvements in our daily lives during this blessed month. Let us identify at least one positive habit or good deed that has become part of our routine this Ramadan and make a pledge to continue performing it for the rest of the year. When our beloved Prophet (peace be up on him) was asked, "What deeds are most pleasing to Allah?" he replied, "The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few." (Bukhari)
May Allah (SWT) bless us all and our families with peace, tranquility, strong Iman, and healthy and active life, and also give us the best of this world and the Hereafter. Ameen.
Your brother in Islam,
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A survey says Instagram makes people miserable. I'll explain. (Source: The Guardian)
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Handed his second start in four days following his 90-minute workout against Moldova on Friday, Wilshere did not enjoy the best of evenings.
The Arsenal man struggled to make an impact on a solid Ukraine defence and his normally forceful passing was completely off radar.
It was no surprise when Wilshere was replaced by Ashley Young midway through the second-half, not that the Manchester United man had much of an impact either.
However, as Hodgson knows only too well, Wilshere did not have the benefit of a full pre-season campaign as Arsene Wenger protected him after two years of problems with ankle and knee injuries.
And that is bound to have had an effect at the Olympic Stadium.
"Jack is still looking for full fitness," said Hodgson. "That is why we took him off in the second-half.
"We certainly saw a much more effective Jack against Moldova, but he still did his work against Ukraine and, tactically, did all the things I asked of him."
It was not a night for flamboyance that is for sure.
Yet, just as he hoped when his squad gathered at St George's Park at the beginning of last week, England have rediscovered their defensive solidity.
Although some questioned the performance of Kyle Walker at right-back it is an unfair condemnation given his task of closing down Yevhen Konoplyanka was the toughest any England player faced last night.
Ashley Cole was in command on the other side, whilst Gary Cahill produced probably his finest international display alongside Phil Jagielka, who was not far behind.
"All our defenders were really good - and they needed to be," said Hodgson.
"If they had not been, the quality of our opponents, in front of a very fervent home crowd, created conditions that begged for a defeat."
Although Hodgson suggested beforehand Ukraine would be desperate for victory, in the end, another scenario unfolded.
Ukraine, who have a home game against a Poland side teetering on the brink of elimination before a trip to San Marino, will feel the point they collected last night will earn them a play-off berth at worst.
What they will now hope - and England must avoid - is for Montenegro or Poland to spring a surprise when they head to Wembley.
"It was a game where neither side will think they have lost points," said Hodgson.
"Both teams showed they have got the quality to get to the World Cup in Brazil but the major danger, for us and them if we are going to be 100 per cent honest, came from set plays."
Hodgson might have been irritated at the negativity that greeted yet another draw in a group where they have still only beaten Moldova and San Marino, but it was warranted, if not for that one performance alone. Ukraine are not a superpower, but then neither are England.
Shorn of Wayne Rooney's brilliance and the incision of Danny Welbeck, Rickie Lambert ended up isolated, and had Daniel Sturridge not been forced to miss out with a thigh injury, the in-form Liverpool man would surely have been introduced.
As it is, the pressure Hodgson spoke of prior to kick-off will be turned up another notch over the next four weeks.
The manager though is keeping a sense of perspective.
"It's a very tight group and there are a number of teams who can still qualify," said Hodgson. "We are hoping that it will be us.
"It only becomes a must-win scenario when you know if you don't win you cannot qualify. That would mean being outside the top two.
"If you are second in the group there are always the play-offs
"As far as I am concerned, that is where the must-win scenario will kick in. I am rather hoping that won't happen to us."


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sss203 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 71 designs submitted by 27 freelance designers.
Need original, premium logo for website selling wiki skins (or wiki templates). Logo must evoke what wikis do - help people collaborate and - as well as communicate premium wiki design style.
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The logo should feature the name "Premium Wiki Designs†(which is also the website name). After the logo is created and fine-tuned I'd want you to add the tagline to a tagline version incorporating the main logo.
Feel free to be creative. I want the design to look premium, unique and to capture what is wikis do, provide a platform for collaboration. I will be selling wiki skins (i.e., wiki templates, wiki designs) so the logo has to be as cool as the premium designs I'd be selling that are premium collaboration platforms.
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Electronic Arts, the world's largest video game maker has gone all out for "GI Joe," the video game based on the blockbuster movie, to the point where they've painted a massive "Cobra" head on the field that runs through its campus south of San Francisco's airport.
A couple of hours ago, EA employees played soccer on it. Now, as we see tiny video-game artists walk over it, I realize .. well, I realize, again, how really high up we are.
That's because I'm looking at the field from the roof of Electronic Arts, 117 feet up. My partner in news, photographer Mark Villarreal, is scoping out the view of Redwood Shores, I'm fighting back vertigo and mentally checking what GE's life insurance will provide for my family.
EA's Jason Enos helped develop "GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and now he's helping to sell it. He says partnerships will play a big role in getting the company (and industry) over its recent slump, not just with Hollywood studios, but with companies like Hasbro (which developed GI Joe). Bring Hasbro into the fold, and you've got a built-in consumer base you can tap. This is important for a company like EA, which has a built-in audience for its video games, but needs to expand to bring its sales back up.
Enos admits, "Yes, we're happy people think our games look like movies," but imagine if EA could be known as a consumer giant? A company you can count on for entertainment, of all kinds. GI Joe, long the kind of title you'd expect to see on your XBox 360 and Playstation 3, is also available for the Nintendo DS, and the Wii. You can bring it with you, or play at home. If you remember GI Joe from the 80's, hop on your console. If you're the child of someone who remembers GI Joe from the 80's, you can bring him with you in the backseat of the car during your family's next road trip.
That brings us back to the roof. It's an amazing view: Looking left, we see Oracle's headquarters, and for once in my life I can look down on Larry Ellison.
A high-up perspective helps take an overall view of where the video game industry goes from here. Still one of Silicon Valley's biggest industries, gaming has struggled lately, with consumers gradually cutting back on their purchases as the recession drags on.
As EA well knows (and Enos readily admits), it's easier to have a successful video game if people are already geeked from a successful movie tie-in (see, "Lord Of The Rings," "Transformers," etc, etc.). "GI Joe" delivers the goods, there, too, with a 60 million dollar opening weekend. That bodes well for video game sales. EA is certainly up to the challenge.
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You would never believe the kind of luck that I'm capable of.
I know, that's a strange statement, and not just because it ends on a preposition. But because it implies that luck is something achievable, as in Look at the Liquid Luck I just earned from concocting a super difficult potion in Professor Slughorn's class!
But no, I don't have any potions or magic dust or…wait, I do have magic dust, but that isn't the point. The point is that you can create luck. Really. I'm not lying.
As a little kid, I used to win everything. And by that I mean EVERYTHING. Once, I even won a baby chicken. And before you ask: yes, it was the cutest frigging thing you've ever seen. And before you ask: yes, it was a strange contest. But it worked out because my dad was an entrepreneur who was always risking our life savings on some new business venture, and that month it was chickens. So we had lots, and my little prize fit right in. Until the cook got ahold of it.
Anyway, I've won many things in my life, and I've achieved some brilliant successes in the midst of serious downtroddenness*. But first, let me just show you what I've won lately.
Cristin Terrill, writer and baker extraordinaire, selected me to receive the following goodies from her new sweetie business, Sneaky Sweet :
Vegan/Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, Butterfly sugar cookies, and Almond toffee. The were all deeeeelicious, but my favorite?
Aren't these gorgeous? Though they aren't just a feast for the eyes, but an entirely too scrumptious party in my tummy. Sweet? Absolutely—and perfect for my notorious sweet tooth. But there was a very distinct flavor in them, something that reminded me of roses. Talk about a sneaky sweet—these aren't your grandma's cookies.
All of the cookies were gourmet in presentation, but utterly delectable like grandma's favorites. So go check out her cookie website, Sneaky Sweet. And while you're at it, check out Cristin's writing blog, too ;) Thank you, Cristin for the amazing cookies!
But the luck doesn't end there, folks. From the California Contest hosted by the talented writer Courtney of Southern Princess, I won the following:
This is what I saw when I pulled it out of the package. Check out that wax seal…too cool. And an unexpected bonus prize? OMG!!!
Here are my prizes unwrapped. I was expecting the Coach wristlet (SQUEEEEEEEE!) and the book. But Courtney surprised me with the beautiful teal scarf and the tiny red ruby slipper (for good luck? Yes!). What Courtney didn't know was that I collect scarves. I love them. No, I LOVE them. Serious mind meld, people. And before I forget—I also won a $20 Amazon gift voucher which came through e-mail, so no picture. But, yeah, Courtney is so freaking awesome. Now Check. This. Out.
*Sigh* I'm totally crushing on this beauty right now. It sleeps tucked under my pillow, where I can keep it safe and close to me. When I have nightmares, I run my fingers over the little Coach tag, and it soothes me. Thank you, Courtney. You're solid awesome.
Next, I won this lovefest of a prize pack from Karen Hooper's Loveapalooza contest.
Not only did she send me this rocking book filled with questions for the game of loooooove (ooo lala), Karen also sent a box of chocolates to liven things up. Saweeeet. Unfortunately, when my husband and I went to enjoy the goodies, we discovered a bite taken out of every single one of the chocolates—no, don't go sending hate mail to Karen. The chocolates did not arrive that way. My toddler got into them. But thank you, Karen! I adore this prize.
Finally, I won this precious I-should-probably-hermetically-seal prize from Heather of See Heather Write for her very first contest!
It's beautiful enough like this, but check out the inside (drool. drool.)
Yes, folks, that the amazing Anita Shreve's signature!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! You have no idea how much I love Anita Shreve. Seriously. No idea.
Well, maybe you have some idea. But big huge thanks to Heather for offering such a fab prize! I was so jealous that Heather actually got to work with Ms. Shreve, but this definitely helped to ease my sinful coveting.
So there you have it, my latest winnings. But I don't intend for the streak to stop there. What's my secret, you ask?
(Drum roll, please)
The Big Secret
You must believe you will win. You must exorcise the internal dialogue about setting up false hopes and expectations. You must not be afraid of disappointment. So often, we temper our hope because we are afraid. But hope—belief, faith—is one of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself. You must be willing to feel the sorrow of rejection, but at the same time, feel confident that a win is imminent. Speak to the universe, and say I will win (or I will publish or I will find love, or I will find my keys, etc.). If you believe, truly believe, you tend to act in a way that will help you succeed, and thus the universe responds.
Things have a way of working out sometimes. Always? No. I won the chick, but I didn't get calf.
I will publish. I believe.
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Our first was the only one who got his own nursery.
The next, William, shared with his big brother right away, and then Lilly was with us for about 6 moths.
This one will be with us for a while before he or she joins the rest of the crew in the "big kids' room".
Our room is pretty small. We have all the kids in the master.
It made more sense that way. There are more of them and they have more stuff.
So in our room, the baby was just getting a corner.
This is what baby started with.:
This was a white, rusty and very beat up, vintage metal shelf scored from my in law's garage.
I think they used to hang in people's bathrooms.
I have been on the lookout for these because I had a vision.
It involved spray paint.
With a coat of primer and a few coats of our favorite blue spray paint from Lowe's, this little shelf came back to life.
I knew it would be perfect to hold some treasures for baby,
As I like to do, I shopped my house and found my tin cuckoo clock, some favorite vintage children's books, that vintage embroidered bird napkin and some baby animals with parents.
The deer and baby is made of paper and can be found here (thanks Lindsey!) and the birds are actually ceramic salt and pepper shakers from Anthropologie. I added the baby (a tiny Christmas ornament from Target) to make it 3.
I didn't spend a cent on this arrangement. It was all stuff we had. Even the spray paint.
(just so you know, when you're expecting baby #4, decorating on the cheap is a good thing!)
I really wanted a small dresser to use as a changing table and to hold baby's clothes and things.
But it had to be quite small, given our space, and it had to be cheap.
Enter another Malm dresser from IKEA.
It was free actually. My friend was selling it at a garage sale, and I scooped it up.
She gave it to me because she is so nice.
Keep in mind, it was ugly and, because of those wonderful cardboard drawers, falling apart on the inside..
My very dear husband repaired the drawers and gave it a coat of white paint.
He painted the drawer fronts with my favorite yellow and it looked like a new piece.
It will hold the changing pad on top when I figure out where in the garage we stored our old one.
If not, we'll have to spring for a new one.
That's not so bad since this dresser cost us nothing to redo. We already had the paint.
And that little red chair is actually Lilly's, but she is letting the baby borrow it until I can get the little chair my mom bought for baby painted.
Isn't that nice of her?
The last thing I wanted to do was hang some art over the crib.
My friend Lindsey introduced me to this artist and shared some postcards with me.
The colors and sweet animals were perfect for the corner.
I thought about how I would use them and set to work.
Aaron hates anything heavy or framed over the crib.
If the big one hits, he doesn't want anything falling on the baby.
Being respectful of his cautious nature, I knew I had to make something lightweight, but I still wanted to frame the postcards since they are not big.
Then I remembered these embroidery hoops I picked up at a thrift store for less than a dollar.
I mounted the postcards on heavy card stock, hot glued the card stock to the back of the hoops, cut around the hoops with an exacto knife and voila!
I could not be happier with the results.
I wasn't sure how I'd hang them, but then decided to use more hot glue and some of that raffia to fashion "hooks" of a sort.
Combined with my favorite tacks, it worked out better than I could have imagined.
If you look closely at my handiwork, you'll see some glue drips and places where the cutting is not perfect.
This is one are of my life where I do not struggle with perfectionism.
I'd rather get it done than get it perfect.
And, when you can get custom wall art for less than a buck, you really don't need to be picky.
(to see more of Junzo's stuff, go here. I am a big fan!)
There are still a few things to do.
I am working on a collage to hang over the end of the crib.
I always wait to get bedding until the baby is born and then buy fabric for a bumper and quilt that is just for them.
It is my one splurge in the baby decorating.
Each of them has their own bumper and quilt and I love them all.
I'm excited to see what kind of fabric I'll be using for this baby. Red flowers, or turquoise polka dots?
But even without those things, this baby's corner is so much more cheerful and welcoming now.


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This week we've got four new movies. Transporter Refueld came out and that is basically just an Audi commercial. A Walk in the Woods is essentially Grump Old Men 3. Dragon Blade wasn't quite bad wasn't quite good…I don't really know what it is. It looks like it's so bad it's good, but that's not the case it just kind of exists. Bloodsucking Bastards is a ton of fun and you can see it on demand right now….go do that.
Our Top Five this week is Robert Redford films which included All the Presidents Men, The Natural, Three Days of the Condor, Captain America The Winter's Soldier, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting etc
Our Undisputed Classic ended up just being Netflix Challenge. Sean challenged us to pick a movie Netflix recommended to us. Those movies ended up being Hook, Skeleton Twins, and Comet.
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URBANA, Ill. – LSU's sophomore No. 42 Chris Simpson fell 4-6, 7-5, 3-6 to Texas' No. 37 Soren Hess-Olesen in the first round of the NCAA Singles Championships Wednesday afternoon at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex/Atkins Tennis Center hosted by the University of Illinois.
The two went back in forth in the first set before Hess-Olesen won the final two points to take the first set 6-4.
It was the same story in the second set, but Simpson was on the winning side this time, taking the second set 7-5 and force a decisive third set.
Hess-Olesen took control early in the third set, taking a 3-0 lead. Simpson mounted a comeback, but his efforts were not enough as Hess-Olesen won the final set 6-3 to clinch the match.
Simpson, a member of the All-SEC Second Team and pegged as a Player to Watch for the Southern Region by the ITA, finishes the season with a 12-14 record in singles.
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Getting a driver's license is a rite of passage for America's teens: For many, a license equals freedom and getting one step closer to adulthood and independence. But each generation has different feelings and stressors about driving, and the current generation is no different. Here's what you might discover from friends, relatives and your own kids, and how you can help learning drivers become better drivers.
They may be less inclined to get their license.
Fact: Fewer drivers you pass on America's roadways are teens than years before. Only about 60 percent are licensed by age 18, down from 80 percent 30 years ago, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study.
The reasons are varied. "They don't have time, or the insurance costs too much," explains 17-year-old Kate Tulenko of Ellicott City, Maryland.
What you can do: Talk with your teen about the costs and responsibilities of driving as well as expectations for each other such as who pays for what. Some teens may want to jump into car ownership without realizing how much it costs for gas, insurance and maintenance. And if your teen is reluctant to get a license, be sure you are on the same page about getting around.
They realize they're still learning.
Inexperience makes the first year of licensure the most dangerous one, but the accident risk declines as new drivers gain experience. Even so, many teens know they have to be prepared to be behind the wheel, all alone, and deal with whatever the drive presents. "You don't really learn how to drive until you're by yourself, with no one right there telling you how to do things," says Tulenko.
What you can do: Just because your teen gets a license doesn't mean you should stop sitting alongside. They're still learning, and you can help guide them through difficult situations and new driving experiences.
They think speeding is no big deal.
Crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths, and speed is a factor in about a third of fatal teen accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Still, Tulenko and Aidan McNally, of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, say speeding is common. "On freeways, everyone goes five to 10 over the speed limit," McNally says. Tulenko agrees. "A lot of teenagers drive fast," she says.
What you can do: Emphasize to your teenage driver how dangerous it is to disobey traffic laws. Not only can they be fined if they drive over the speed limit, but disregarding other rules of the road, such as seat belt use, can be fatal.
They're paying attention to you. Really.
A recent study commissioned by SafeKids Worldwide supports the link between teen-parent driving habits, including seat belt use, speeding, dealing with distractions, and drinking and driving. "I learned how to drive from them, so yeah, their habits shape mine," McNally says. "They don't go on the phone in the car, and neither do I."
What you can do: It pays to monitor and talk about driving, even after your teen has been licensed — especially during that first high-risk year. Draw up a list of family driving rules, addressing speeding, seat belts, phone use and more. It's a proven way to help teens make safer choices while driving. And model what kind of driver you want them to become.


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The San Francisco protests about tech companies giving employees free buses, just got even uglier.
A local group says it blocked in a Google employee at his house yesterday morning.
Not only did it block the Google employee at his home, but it also had a report on what the employee does in the morning, suggesting that it's been stalking him, keeping an eye on his routine.
The Google employee is Anthony Levandowski. He leads Google's self-driving car project, and he worked on street-view before that.
Ars Technica was the first we saw to pick up on this story. It got its information from a local news site, IndyBay.
Here's what the group that was blocking Levandowski wrote at IndyBay:
At 7am this morning, a group of people went to the home of Anthony Levandowski, a Google X developer. His house is a pompous, minimally decorated two story palace with stone lions guarding the door. After ringing his doorbell to alert him of the protest, a banner was held in front of his house that read "Google's Future Stops Here" and fliers about him were distributed around the neighbourhood. The fliers detailed his work with the defence industry and his plans to develop luxury condos in Berkeley.
In the flier it was handing out, it had some creepy detail on Levandowski. Via Ars, here's what the group wrote:
Preparing for the action, we watched Levandowski step out of his front door. He had Google Glasses over his eyes, carried his baby in his arm, and held a tablet with his free hand. As he descended the stairs with the baby, his eyes were on the tablet through the prism of his Google Glasses, not on the life against his chest. He appeared in this moment like the robot he admits that he is.
There are men and women in the Congo, slaving away in giant pits in order to extract gold and other precious metals from the earth. This gold will go into phones and tablets made by companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Anthony Levandowski has never worked in a pit mine nor will his children. People like him are exempt from this type of degrading and exploitative labour. Instead, he can casually stare at his screens as if there was not human blood making this technology possible, as if there was not a life in his hands.
This is quickly turning into a really terrible situation. We're not sure what Google is going to do, but hopefully its employees will not have to worry about protesters harassing them at their homes.
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FJB Publishing needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 44 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Need a logo with mascot that will attract the younger generation. Think outside the box. Zam is the Mascots name.
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Display Name needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
Design for company branded t-shirts for women
Firefly Fitness - see fireflyfitness.com and /ezine
Catch The Enthusiasm, Step into the light, Ignite your motivation or something better
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Something incorporating the similar design elements of this image, minus the baseball theme (you must create the image as I'm not paying more money to buy an image from iStockPhoto) http://www.istockphoto.com/file_clo…id=3108030 , along with the silhouette of a women, such as the one in xXDanteXx's design, expressing the feeling of joy or freedom would be interesting. I like the colors that were used in MarioHermano's entry and xXDanteXx's image.


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The Annie trailer
The first trailer for the new Annie movie was released yesterday starring Quvenzhane Wallis, Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan. God I want it to be good. I want it to be good so bad, SO BAD. But this trailer is scaring the sh-t out of me. Let's start with Cameron Diaz. I don't believe her. Full Story
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I love when a word has so many different meaning. It's that kind of day, given our content so far. "Tomorrow" is especially versatile. Check out Quvenzhane Wallis in New York on the set of Annie. She's walking down the street and she's singing (lipsynching) the song: The sun'll come out Tomorrow! Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow They'll be sun I used to sing this every time my parents pissed me off when I was young. Full Story
The new Annie
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Love this. Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx are in New York shooting the Annie movie. This is your first look at the orphan and her Daddy…not Warbucks but Stacks. Benjamin Stacks. Amazing, right? Stop. Annie does not HAVE to have red hair and freckles to sing Tomorrow. All Annie needs to be is alone. Full Story
Most in need of award season to end: Quvenzhane Wallis
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Everyone noted she was over it at the Spirit Awards on Saturday. She's probably been over it for weeks, if not months. Because SHE IS 9. And 9 year old girls should not be campaigning for Oscar. The Spirit Awards press line was LONG. Poor thing, by the time she'd completed maybe a third of the interviews, she was turning to her publicist and pleading to stop. Full Story
All but Riva
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Emmanuelle Riva did not attend the Nominees Luncheon yesterday in Beverly Hills. That has something to do, perhaps, with the BAFTAs being on Sunday and it might be too much at her age to go back and forth from LA to London and then back to LA again in a week or so for the Oscars. Or maybe it's because she's not playing. Full Story
Marion & Hushpuppy
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You know I love Hushpuppy. I've been writing about Beasts Of The Southern Wild for months. It totally deserved to be included in the Best Picture category. Dwight Henry should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. But as much as I enjoyed her, I don't know if 9 year old Quvenzhane Wallis is one of the 5 Best Actresses, and over Marion Cotillard in Rust & Bone? I can't. Full Story
Hushpuppy, is that you?
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Beasts Of The Southern Wild will be released on DVD next week, on December 4th. Have you seen it? I highly, highly recommend. Now this is the work of an exciting new director. His name is Benh Zeitlin and his leading lady might be nominated for an Oscar. It looks like they're working hard, on what has to be a limited budget, to make that happen. Full Story


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The first thing that draw me to Butter London was the formula, which omits formaldehyde, toluene and DBP. The second was their varied shade range.
Jaffa is a screaming non shimmered orange, nice for a change, and it certainly got me comments!
Hen Party is a pale opal shade with a slight blue sheen. Pretty used alone or over another colour.
Now I know I have not applied these neatly but I was speed painting!
I do find that you can get a bit of chipping after the second day so probably best worn with a top coat but the colours apply well and have no fade.
I'd like to get Yummy Mummy next as that is a beige shade everyone seems to rave about; I'd also like to get their base and topcoat. I'm just want, want, want….
These cost £10 each and I bought these from Zuneta.com, they currently have a buy 2 get one free promo on (enter the code NAILS), so you have no excuse :)
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Butter London: Hen Party and Jaffa
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I really like Butter London polishes - they don't dry out my nails. Love Jaffa!ReplyDelete
I keep meaning to try these, they sound great. I think Hen Party looks really pretty and Jaffa looks brilliant for the summer!ReplyDelete
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What a beautiful, fun colour Jaffa is! Love it...ReplyDelete
Hmmm, wondering what that would look like under the relentless Greek sun?
Have a great Sunday!
Nina x
Hi Grace,ReplyDelete
Jaffa is certainly a shade to get noticed in :)
Hello Jane,
There are quite a lot more shades I want,such a good offer too! x
Hello Nina,
You'll probably get a shock when you get back home as the weather has turned, you may well even miss the sun x
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We are one week out to the next race weekend at PittRace. Please remember, if you are planning to attend, the deadline for registering on DLBRacing.com without late fee is 7/26/15. We are racing on the new 2.8 mile course and feedback from the vintage group that ran there last weekend is that the new section is technical and very, very good.
Load in is 4pm on Wednesday and there is plenty of new paved paddock. The test day starts with a street car drive around at 8am Thursday. There will be 4 sessions for each race group.
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I like the cover photo of a buffalo (it's not Ralphie) on this year's Colorado football media guide, commemorating 2008 as the 75th season with the American bison as the team's nickname.
I just hope that buffalo stays safe because last year there seemed to be a cover jinx of sorts going on.
Three team captains were photographed at Boulder Falls for the cover of the 2007 media guide. Linebacker Jordon Dizon was terrific, of course, getting named Big 12 defensive player of the year by the league's coaches and getting drafted by Detroit in the second round. But quarterback Bernard Jackson (academics) never played a down in 2007, and linebacker/special teams star R.J. Brown had to give up football after suffering the ninth concussion of his career in the third game, against Florida State.
"It was almost like the Sports Illustrated cover jinx," CU sports information director Dave Plati shrugged.
Perhaps that's why Plati chose to have an animal featured on this year's cover rather than a player.
Unfortunately, Colorado has suffered its share of misfortune anyway. Ruled out for this season are freshman linebacker Lynn Katoa (suspension), redshirt freshman wide receiver Markques Simas (academics), sophomore linebacker Nate Vaiomounga (academics), redshirt freshman offensive tackle Sione Tau (academics), redshirt freshman offensive guard Mike Iltis (ACL knee injury), senior defensive end Drew Hudgins (ACL knee injury) and freshman linebacker Jon Major (ACL knee injury). Also senior cornerback Benjamin Burney (multiple offseason surgeries) must wait until 2009.
That's a ton of talent missing. All but Tau might have seen substantial playing time this season, with Simas, Iltis and Hudgins expected to compete for starting jobs.
Instead of a CU media guide cover jinx, there seems to be a Parade All-America jinx this year. Katoa and Major are done for the year, so stay safe, Darrell Scott. Stay safe.
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It was good to hear CU coach Dan Hawkins give props to Plati on Sunday during an interview session with reporters following the scrimmage. Especially nice was the fact that Hawk did it while Plati was standing nearby.
Sports information department personnel never get enough credit. Do you think reporters have the time or energy to figure out all those facts, figures and statistics used in our stories?
Hawk said Plati is "in my top five" of the most unique individuals the coach has ever met. Hawk explained what we already knew: Plati is both an exceptionally good "people person" and a stats fanatic. He can see the big picture but also is a stickler for details. That's a rare combination.
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I wasn't surprised that, midway through August drills, running backs coach Darian Hagan elected to name sophomore Demetrius Sumler as the starting tailback for the Aug. 31 opener against CSU.
I wasn't alone in thinking that starting Sumler would take some pressure off Scott and the other fab frosh, Ray Polk and Rodney Stewart. Also, freshman running backs always seem to struggle with pass protection responsibilities.
At the outset of the season, at least, Hagan figures it's worth sacrificing some speed to ensure that Cody Hawkins isn't bludgeoned back there.
But I still think there's a good chance that Scott will become the featured back before the start of the Big 12 schedule, if not before. You don't see 220-pounders with 10.5 100-meter speed sitting on the bench.
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Reporting that Sumler was named the starter took up most of the space I was given for a story about Sunday's scrimmage. So here are a few observations:
Although it appears freshman Jameson Davis will not beat out Aric Goodman for place-kicking duties, Davis will be an asset on kickoffs. On Sunday, Davis boomed several that could not be returned.
By the way, Goodman booted a 49-yard field goal with room to spare.
Redshirt freshman Anthony Wright could become CU's next great cornerback. His recovery speed may be as good as that of anybody on the roster. And the Los Angeles native plays much bigger than his listed size of 6 feet and 180 pounds.
It usually takes two defenders to bring down Scott. Gotta like that.
Cody Hawkins can't afford to force any throws into coverage. He doesn't put enough zip on the ball to justify the risk-reward, as evidenced by a Jalil Brown interception.
Freshman quarterback Tyler Hansen has some serious wheels. And at 6-2 and 205 pounds, he's bigger than ex-Buff scramblers Bernard Jackson and Mike Moschetti. Has a stronger arm, too.
A big surprise during interviews afterward was Hagan saying Rodney Stewart is ahead of Darrell Scott and Ray Polk in the mental aspect of the game. That's not to take anything away from Stewart, but he was not nearly as highly recruited as Scott and Polk. Maybe that says something about the high school coaching Stewart received in Ohio?
Receiver Josh Smith looks like he will be a weapon as a punt returner. But he seems awfully thin to also be a kickoff returner. Those collisions can be brutal.


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top 5 exchange rate need-to-knows
- The RIGHT cards consistently give the cheapest way to spend abroad
- Beware extra charges using credit cards to pay for bureau de change cash
- Avoid the debit cards from HELL - some fine you for spending abroad
- Don't let bureaux hold your cash for long - you've little protection
- Don't wait until the airport to change cash, rates are hideous
Representative APR
Where credit cards or loans use a representative APR, this means that 51% of successful applicants will be given the stated interest rate.
Credit Cards
With credit cards, the rate for purchases (as opposed to balance transfers or cash withdrawals) is used as the main rate to advertise the card.
So if that is described as 19.9% representative APR, then 51% of people accepted will get 19.9% APR, but 49% will get a different rate (likely to be higher).
Personal Loans
Loans are slightly simpler as they only have one rate. So if a loan is advertised as being 7.5% representative APR, this means 51% of accepted applicants will get 7.5%, and 49% will get a different rate (likely to be higher).
Of course, some people will be rejected outright for the card or loan too.
Bureaux de change are NOT protected
If you use a bureau de change to exchange cash, and it goes bust while it has your money, you have no protection. This is why we warn against using these firms to buy money a long time in advance. This even means there's a slight risk in using delivery options - handing over your pile of cash in return for theirs is the safest route.
There are a couple of different levels of regulation for bureaux, but the golden rule is:
If ANY bureau goes bust when it has your money, you're NOT protected.
Don't let it hold your cash for any longer than needed.
Usually this isn't a problem, but on rare occasions it can be and there's little recourse. For this reason, we reiterate this is a �travel money' tool for small holiday transactions. It's not a tool for sending large amounts abroad (eg, for buying a house) ‐ see Sending Money Overseas for that.
What does it mean if the bureau is FCA-authorised?
Bureaux de change don't have to be authorised by the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), because they are not viewed as providing a payment service - instead the business is simply seen as selling you goods (foreign cash) in the same way corner shops sell tins of baked beans (we've lobbied for this to be changed).
Most of the bureaux listed in the travel money tool are FCA authorised - but some are not. We explain what this means for you below.
What advantages does FCA authorisation give?
If a bureau is FCA authorised, it means it has to meet certain requirements and provide the FCA with information so that the FCA can monitor the business. The FCA also have the power to fine these firms if they fail to meet the FCA's requirements. FCA authorised firms must also provide all customers with specific details about transactions, applicable charges and how to complain - find out more.
Banks, building societies, the Post Office, and certain other public bodies can operate in this market without explicit authorisation, as the FCA already supervises them more closely for other aspects of their business. Indeed, these big trusted brands are probably a less risky option than a smaller bureau de change.
What about the other types of regulation for a bureau?
Some bureaux aren't FCA authorised but they are FCA registered. That means they don't have to provide as much information to the FCA - so the FCA has less control and can't monitor the firm as closely.
But, either way both registered and authorised bureaux must follow certain FCA rules such as how they provide services to their customers and having a formal complaints procedure.
Should I only use FCA-authorised bureaux then?
We're not saying you shouldn't use bureaux that aren't FCA authorised. If you're just using the bureau to exchange a small amount of cash for your holiday relatively quickly, you should be fine. Remember, even if an FCA-authorised bureau went bust your money is still not protected.
Which companies are included in this tool?
We spend a lot of time researching and deciding the bureaux that should go in the travel money tool. As we've explained, some bureaux are FCA authorised - some are not - and some are FCA registered.
All the bureaux are registered with HM Revenue & Customs under the Money Laundering Regulations. This means that bureaux must have certain controls to prevent them being used for money laundering by criminals and terrorists. For full details, read - HMRC's guide.
Though again, we stress, that still doesn't mean you have any protection from them going bust and we don't check for firms' solvency when we include them in results, it's just an automated list.
Don't wait until the airport to change cash, you get hideous rates
You're a captive customer at an airport or ferry terminal, so you'll probably be lumbered with the worst rates possible.
If you must get it from the airport, pre-order for pick-up to get a better rate (usually possible until four hours beforehand). Use the search on the left, selecting 'Airport pickup', and this will list the providers that allow you to do this.
WARNING! This tool was not designed for large amounts of cash
We have built this focused on travel money for holidays, not larger transactions. The warnings and info given here is tailored for that. If you are planning to change larger amounts it's important to be aware...
There's no protection system. If a bureau went bust while it was holding your money, you're unlikely to get that cash back, so the longer they have it, the bigger the risk. Find out more about bureau de change protection
There are cheaper ways to send money abroad. Bureaux are not necessarily the cheapest or safest way to do it. You'll be better opting for a specialist exchange broker who can offer the best rates on larger amounts. Full info in the Sending Money Abroad guide.
We provide the information below if you choose to continue, for the sake of rate comparison only...Continue
There's no compensation scheme if this firm goes bust
Some smaller travel money delivery firms ask you to pay by cash, cheque or bank transfer rather than using a card for payment. Before you do this it's important to remember these companies don't have any form of compensation scheme. So if one of them goes bust with your cash, you're on your own.
Yet when you make a payment by debit or credit card, you have more chance of getting your money back if the company you're paying goes bust, than just sending them the cash. Also, it's likely the currency provider will have your dough for a shorter period, decreasing any risk.
While this is untested for travel money transactions, it at least means you have a potential secondary route (your card provider) to getting your money back. These rules apply.
Credit cards - Section 75: This law means your credit card is jointly liable for anything you buy on it over �100. So if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back from your credit card provider.
This isn't the lender being nice, it's a legal protection . It's in place so that never in the position of paying debt for something you didn't receive or wasn't as it should've been. There is a worry 'cash' transactions aren't covered - the Ombudsman says it thinks foreign currency would be OK, but again it's important to understand that it hasn't been tested.
However, it's also worth considering the extra costs you'll pay using a credit card to buy foreign currency, and deciding whether it's worth it. You'll usually pay a fee to the retailer, a fee to the card provider, and cash withdrawal interest - which may not be worth it for an untested protection.
Debit cards - chargeback: If you pay on a debit card, or credit card for transactions under �100 (otherwise go for Section 75), then the chargeback system means you can ask your bank to try to get the money back off the company's bank.
However, this is part of Visa, Mastercard and Amex's internal rules and not a legal requirement, so can't be 100% relied upon.
For further information on these protections, and their limitations, plus how to make a claim through them, read the full Chargeback and Section 75 guides.
How we work out the estimated walk-in amount:
It's not easy to get up-to-date rates for rocking up to the airport and changing your cash there and then. So we've done some research and worked out the average rate mark-ups - in other words, how much worse the rate is likely to be if you get your money this way, including estimated commission charges.
We called every airport bureau to get its rates for the most popular currencies on a particular day. These were euros, US dollars and Turkish lira. We then compared them with each bureau's online rate on the same day.
So to estimate today's airport walk-in rate, we've assumed the percentage difference between the airport rates and online rates always remain about the same, and applied that to today's exchange rates.
It's only an indication. But it does show that if you're going to leave it till the last minute, ALWAYS order online. Or better still, plan ahead and go for the top bureaux rates.
Updated 5-July-2016
flash currency sales
Travelex's website has been hacked, meaning it can't currently take online orders for its travel cash.
It supplies holiday money for Tesco, Sainsbury's and First Direct (amongst others) too, meaning you won't be able to order online with these sites either - so we've temporarily removed them from our comparison. You can still collect in-store, though rates may be worse.
This Travelex issues also means for some airports where Travelex is the only supplier, there may be no results - this includes Heathrow.


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Touchdown for Team Bullock
Who's In It: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Kathy Bates
The Basics: "Big Mike," a gentle giant with a crackhead mom and nowhere to go, gets in the way of steel magnolia Sandy B's bulldozer parenting style and goes from lost foster child with a 0.6 grade average to a football star who can discuss the Napoleonic wars. It's kind of like what would happen if Precious and Rudy had a baby .
What's The Deal: This movie doesn't care if you think it's paternalistic or condescendingly racist or playing fast and loose with the facts as they actually happened. It doesn't care if you think it's gross when it trots out white people trying to bond with black people by giving them fist-bumps or singing along to "Bust a Move." The entire film is one long nervy, corny dare, absolutely confident in its own adorability, heartwarmth and ability to bodyslam the critical thinking skills of anyone who gets in its way. It's also from the director of The Rookie, so you're going to be crying by the end.
Forgiving And Forgetting All About Steve: Although she's not listed as any kind of producer, you know that Sandra Bullock has precision-engineered this film to be a showcase for herself as an outsized Erin Brockovich-ian ballbuster. And why not? It's never not fun to watch an indomitable frosted-blonde Southern belle boss around people three times her size or threaten to cut off a man's penis or shoot him in the face just before the big huggy, cuddly we-are-family ending you know is waiting to happen. Her job is to please crowds and she gets to do a lot of that here.
Yes, They Address The Charges Of Boosterism: When I first saw the trailer for this film I thought it was a prank. Then I learned that it was a true story and that there are people to this day who are cranky about perceived "grooming" on the part of the real-life people who adopted Michael Oher. But if you wait until the end credits and check out the scroll of actual family photos full of people embracing like they mean it, you'll see that they're just a typical, super-rich, Republican clan who love each other and who happen to have a huge interest in maintaining their alma mater's gridiron dominance by any means necessary. Is that so wrong?
Amount Of Actual Football Taking Place On Screen: About ten minutes worth, six if you don't count the moments when Bullock is playing vigilante coach.
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White lady adopts black teenager. Cue heartstrings!
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