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Oil and gas are used in a great number of everyday products, such as fuels, plastics and resins. These have numerous applications in transportation, household appliances, food and industrial packaging, and other sectors. Meeting all of these needs around the world is not only a giant task: it is also our mission.
Asia & Middle East: Serving high-growth markets
Asia and the Middle East are key development areas for our refining and petrochemical activities. Demand for oil products in the growing Asian markets presents a major outlet for our production. At the same time, our presence in the Middle East gives us access to considerable resources at more advantageous prices, while serving as a strategic location to serve both regions' markets.
- In South Korea, we are partners with Hanwha at our Daesan platform. We have invested nearly $2 billion to double the site's capacity and diversify production.
- In Saudi Arabia, we are partners with Saudi Aramco at the brand new SATORP platform, the Group's largest to date. The site converts Saudi heavy crude into high-value-added products, primarily intended for Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
Unlike the demand for oil, the demand for polymers is consistent with worldwide economic growth between 2005 and 2020 (3,6% per year)
North America: the shale gas revolution is creating new opportunities
Shale gas has breathed new life into our industrial activities in North America. Our local presence grants us access to abundant and inexpensive natural gas and crude oil to power our production plants. As a result, our refinery can run on domestic light shale crudes and our steam cracker meets more than 80% of its feedstock needs from ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as opposed to more costly naphtha. We have begun engineering studies into a new ethane cracker to further this strategy.
Making our steam cracker more flexible and competitive in Port Arthur
We have adapted the Port Arthur refinery steam cracker to take advantage of a more cost-effective feedstock. They now run on unconventional oil and gas extracted in the United States.
Europe: Investing to meet mature demand
To adapt to this new environment and make our sites more competitive, we are focusing our investments on our integrated refining and petrochemicals platforms and very high-value-added activities.


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Welcome to Ndutu Safari Lodge, our traditional and authentic safari lodge. Steeped in history and famous for our homely warmth and generous hospitality, Ndutu offers peace, tranquillity and exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Whilst the herds of the Great Migration have continued to come back to Ndutu well into April/ early May this year due to unusual late rains in the area, Ndutu is now starting to dry up.
Predator season at Ndutu is the best time of year to come and enjoy our huge numbers of resident predators. From lions to cheetah, hyenas to honey badgers. Come and enjoy the beautiful sight of mothers and young cubs as they start to explore the landscape of Ndutu.
We have built a reputation over the past 50 years as consistently being the choice of expert guides, professional wildlife photographers, film-makers and biologists alike. The reason? It is simply the best place in the Serengeti eco system to watch and enjoy predators and prey, herds and hunters and is one of the finest locations to witness the extraordinary speed and spectacle of cheetah hunting their prey.
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu.
We are a family at Ndutu and immensely proud of what we do and our dedicated team are key to the success, they are what makes staying with us a very special experience.
Photography with thanks to Martin van Lokven and Stevie Mann
At Ndutu we care for the Serengeti and we endeavour to minimize our impact on the environment. We encourage all of our guests to get involved with our local conservation and support programmes.read more
We have thirty four en-suite cottages at Ndutu which range from double, twins, triples and a quad room and all are built from local materials. Our stone and thatch cottages are naturally cool due to the thick walls and they provide simple and comfortable accommodation. Each room has an en- suite bathroom with hot showers, sink and flushing toilet.read more
Here at Ndutu we are committed to our guests feeling refreshed and nourished during their stay. After a restful night set yourself up for the day from the wealth of freshly prepared options for breakfast. If you are opting for an early game drive we can arrange for a tasty bush breakfast on the move.read more

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Stuart Nelson
September 1, 2016
Phone: 202-371-8880
BVA Bylaw Amendment Temporarily Reduces Life Membership Dues Delegates appointed by their respective regional groups to the 71st National Convention of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) voted August 26 overwhelmingly in favor of adopting a bylaw amendment offering life membership to all blinded veterans at a discounted rate of $20. The amendment will be effective from September 1, 2016 through and including August 1, 2017.
First submitted by the Association's Membership Committee to its Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, which met August 24 at the convention site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the amendment was recommended for passage and submitted to the full convention delegation for consideration two days later in its Closing Business Session.
Included in the amendment is the temporary suspension of annual membership and annual dues during that same time period. Veterans who are current Paying to Life Members or Paying to Associate Life Members may also participate in the dues initiative with the one-time payment in full of $20. Bylaws prior to the amendment stipulated that annual dues were $15 per year and Life Membership dues were determined by age categories. Within these categories the youngest age group was paying $100 and the oldest $50 for a life membership.
"Our organization needs to think outside the box and figure out a way to provide an immediate incentive to make it easier to get blind veterans to join as Life or Associate Life Members," the proposed bylaw change justification stated. "It is evident more now than ever that BVA needs to come up with some real incentives for blind veterans to join BVA."
Justification for submission of the amendment also included a commitment to disseminate information about the reduced membership dues in regional group newsletters, communications originating with Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinators, the Association's bimonthly BVA Bulletin, and other relevant media.
"It is our hope that this bylaw amendment will inspire the some 48,000 blind veterans throughout the VA Health Care System to immediately join BVA."
As part of the application process, the promotional membership application form sent to BVA must be accompanied by the following items on official
Department of Veterans Affairs letterhead or through Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST)/Veterans Health Administration examination notes: ·
Branch of Service ·
Beginning and Ending Dates of Services ·
Name of VIST Coordinator ·
Confirmation of meeting standards of blindness as follows—
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 369.4 legal blindness, or
Visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in the better eye with corrective lenses, or
Visual field restriction to 20 degrees diameter or less in the better eye.
For more information about the bylaw amendment or BVA membership, please contact Membership Coordinator Cecilia Montenegro at the organization's National Headquarters, 202-371-8880, Ext. 315, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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After the initial inflammatory phase is reduced, patients tend to start experience tightness and tension in the area that has been affected. This is a natural response to the injury and generally takes 2 – 4 weeks in the acute phase to settle. This second phase of care, whether chronic or acute, is the most important phase as it will affect how quickly you recover and also assist prevent re-injury by addressing any muscle imbalances.
During the rebuild phase we usually refer you to our in house Soft Tissue Therapist to help relieve the muscle tightness and tension. In conjunction to this, we keep the joints in optimal movement through weekly treatments until you reach the 6 week mark where we usually reassess your complaint to see if you're ready for discharge or a short term maintenance plan is recommended (this is usually for more chronic patients). This process is to ensure your pain levels are maintained and the original complaint does not reoccur.
In this phase we offer the following care:
Following this period, you are booked in for a 30 minute Re-Assessment to see how you have progressed and to also highlight any residual muscle imbalances or secondary issues that may have arisen. Following this phase, you are either discharged with a Home Based Rehabilitation program or we advise that a short term of Maintenance appointments may be neccessary. This may be if your pain is still lingering or if your complaint is chronic in nature (longer than 6 months). It is usually in this phase that we encourage you to start our Clinical Pilates classes.


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There are countless books and websites with information on divorce and related issues. Their quality and usefulness varies widely. Use discretion before assuming that information you found in a popular book on divorce, or on the web, is correct, much less helpful. In creating the following list, we have focused on resources which take a balanced approach to divorce, encourage couples to resolve their differences with their dignity and integrity intact, and place their children's interests ahead of their own. Avoid web sites or books which promote conflict, encourage battle, or have a personal or political ax to grind. Divorce is a complicated issue, and few families' problems are resolved by simplistic, one-dimensional answers. Here are a few of the best.
How to Avoid the Divorce from Hell (And Dance Together at Your Daughter's Wedding)
Second edition – 2006 by M. Sue Talia, Nexus Publishing Company
We're Still Family: What Grown Children Have to Say About Their Parents' Divorce
Constance Ahrons (2004) Harper Collins
Families Apart: Ten Keys to Successful Co-Parenting
Melinda Blau (1993) Putnam
Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life
Sam Marguilies (1992) Simon & Schuster
Men on Divorce: Conversations with Ex-Husbands
Ellie Wymard (1994) Hay House
Parents Are Forever
Shirley Thomas, (1997) Springboard Publications (see online classes below)
Putting Kids First
Michael Oddenino (1995) Family Connections Publications
The Good Divorce
Constance Ahrons, (1994) Harper Collins
Between Love & Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce
L. Gold (1992) Plenum Press
Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life
Abigail Trafford (1992) Harper
Divorced But Still My Parents
Shirley Thomas (1998) Springboard Publications
Ex-Etiquette for Paremts by Blackstone-Ford and Jupe (2004) Chicago Review Press
For Better or For Worse: Divorce Reconsidered by Mavis Heatherington (2002) Norton
A Client's Guide to Limited Legal Services
M. Sue Talia (First Edition 1997, Second Edition due out soon) Nexus Publishing Company
How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Melba Colgrove, et al, (1991) Prelude Press
Life After Divorce
Sharon Wegsheider-Cruse (1994) Health Communications, Inc.
Joint Custody with a Jerk
Ross and Corcoran (1996) St. Martin's Press
Mom's House, Dad's House
I. Ricci (1980) Collier Books
My Kids Don't Live With Me Anymore
Doreen Virtue (1999) Comp-Care Publishers
Online Resources
Parents Forever Online Classes provide inexpensive classes on the impact of divorce on children (4 hours) and the impact of divorce on adults (2 hours) and are available at: www.familymattersus.com
Divorce Information located at www.divorceinfo.com (This is the best overall divorce information website.)
Up To Parents located at www.uptoparents.org (This is a great interactive resource for working out joint goals for your kids.)
Your Social Worker at www.yoursocialworker.com (Common sense articles about many divorce issues)
Bonus Families at www.bonusfamilies.com (Lots of useful information for step parents and integrating families.)
Our Family Wizard at www.ourfamilywizard.com (This is a terrific resource for coordinating schedules for kids.)


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Before I moved to the Philippines in 2010 for work and again to Indonesia in 2012 I went through extensive cross cultural training courses. There were many discussion on how to adapt to a new way of living in a new country, understanding cultural differences and ultimately not getting stuck in the "expat bubble".
I often joked with my colleagues that it would be nice sometimes to have an expat bubble to visit now and then but in many of the locations where I worked it was never really an option. Instead, I made local friends, bought groceries at the local market, walked or used local transportation, and ate the local food. There were times I received special attention because I was a foreigner but I always tried to approach this from a place of curiosity. After all growing up on an island frequented by tourists I grew up with the same curiosity to know "what are you doing here?".
I find human migration fascinating, and recently it's been the stories of people my age that have struck a cord. After living in different parts of the world with a mix of people from different cultures and backgrounds I've realized more and more that there are commonalities between all of us regardless of where we call "home". Yet it is often outdated terms like "expat" or "immigrant" that set the tone for how a new community perceives us.
I've been lucky to have found my "community" in many of my foreign homes often made up of a strange mix of locals and foreigners brought together by common interests.
Recently, a friend of mine was featured in a video that went viral around the world (largely thanks to the many Ilokano's living around the globe). My initial thoughts when watching the video were "What's so special?" after all the video shows Firth asking for simple directions in the local language. I've become so accustomed to hearing Firth (a Canadian by birth but having lived the majority of his life in other countries including Cambodia, Egypt, USA, Scotland and most recently the Philippines) carry on conversations in Ilokano. And while, Firth is a stellar example of adopting to his new home (becoming fluent in a non-dominant language is no easy task) any one who has travelled to another country as undoubtedly met the foreigner living in the expat bubble, that makes you wonder why they ever left home in the first place.
Growing up I had never placed much value on the colour of my skin. Rather I was encouraged to identify as more lofty things like a student, a dreamer, a traveller traits that may not be so evident at first glance. Many countries have a word for foreigners, in Indonesia I was a "bule" and in the Philippines I was an "Americano". But these words identify me as a white person not necessarily a foreigner. (Being identified as "pretty" and "fat" is another topic all of its own). And I guess where I am trying to go with this is that sometimes language lags behind reality. For what do you call the Filipino born and raised in Canada or the Indonesian adopted at birth and raised in Sweden. Often, the language and words we choose to use are defined by our circumstances, many Filipinos commonly use the term "Americano" because of the occupation by the American Army in the Philippines. I often find white skin the most confusing, especially coming from a country like Canada that was founded by foreigners. A country where you can be Indian, Filipino, Italian, French, Croatian etc... and still be Canadian.
I guess all I'm saying is the next time you meet someone or see someone on the street, see past their outward appearance, their age, their race, their colour, and see the individual and the complex layer of life experiences that have gotten them to where they are now. Take a moment to reflect on the words you choose to and how they might be viewed.


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Are you one of those people who likes the look or style of leather furniture, but never consider it because you worry that you'll stick to it? Or it doesn't work in a home with pets? Or small children? It's too expensive? There are so many preconceptions about leather furniture so today we'll take a look at some of those concerns and myths regarding leather furniture.
No matter how hard you try to avoid it, it's pretty much inevitable that at some point your furniture is going to have some sort of drink, dip, or sauce spilled on it. So just how does leather furniture hold up against liquids and spills? Most people tend to think that a mere drop of water or a sip of soda would destroy their leather recliner or couch but in truth, leather is extremely durable and inherently liquid resistant (particularly if treated). Spills can quickly and easily be cleaned from leather furniture with a soft, dry or damp cloth; leaving no stain or evidence of the spill behind.
The Fido Factor
One of the biggest worries that people have about their furniture is fear over what damage the family dog or cat might cause to their couch or favorite easy chair. Many avoid purchasing fine leather furniture specifically because of this reason when in actuality leather furniture can be much better than fabric for those with family pets. Cats and Dogs tend to prefer upholstered furniture over leather pieces for napping or lounging. Additionally, they tend to claw, bite, and chew less at leather furniture than fabric furniture. If your pets were to scratch or claw at the furniture (accidentally or on purpose) it may be less damaging than if it were done to some upholstered pieces. Many fabrics run, shred or pull with claw marks and scratches. Leather is typically stronger and more durable than fabric leaving behind much fewer and far less noticeable markings from regular encounters with pets.
Pet fur and hairs also tend to stick to fabric furniture more easily while they can simply be brushed away from leather furnishings. Additionally, pet odors and smells are more likely to seep into and be absorb by fabric furniture than with leather furniture. Overall, the tough and durable nature of leather makes it ideal for everyday use; particularly if you have pets.
What About The Kids?
It's not just dogs, cats, and other family pets that can be tough on furniture. If you have young children at home – or even visiting nieces and nephews – then you already know the wear and tear that they can dish out to your home furniture. Leather is not only extremely comfortable but also incredibly durable and hard wearing and thus a great choice for families or households with younger children. With constant use, leather furniture often shows less wear than many fabrics and often reaches its perfect condition with a little wear.
Another common concern that people have about leather furniture is fading and discoloration; especially if located in a room with plenty of sunshine and natural light. The truth of the matter is that top grade genuine leather lasts 4 to 5 times longer than fabric with minimal fading issues. Taking care of your leather furniture will ensure it lasts longer. Minimizing the direct contact with sunlight and heat sources will extend the life of any piece of furniture – leather or upholstered. Regular cleaning and conditioning your leather furniture will help to minimize concerns about your sunny room.
A Sticky Situation?
Is it true that you "stick" to leather sofas in the summer and that they can become too hot to sit on in the heat and too cold to sit on during the cold of the winter? It is quite the opposite actually. Leather provides comfortable seating no matter the weather or temperature. Leather is natural and breathable and takes on the temperature of its surroundings as well as body temperature. If you are running a fan or air conditioner in the summer then your leather sofa, sectional, recliner, or chair will provide cool comfort and also adjust with your body temperature as well. The same is true during the winter. Your leather couch or chair will take in the warmth from a heated room (or a nearby fireplace if you are so lucky) and provide a soft, warm comfortable place to sit. Leather furniture will respond to your body temperature providing additional comfort.
Ahh-Choose Leather If You Have Allergies!
If you are bothered by allergens like dust, animal fur, pollen and/or pet dander then you may want to go with leather furniture as it does not retain dust, dust mites, pollen, or pet hair/dander as fabric does. Leather can also be quickly cleaned with a cloth to remove any dirt or dust that has settled.
Maintenance, Care, & Cleaning
In general, as referenced earlier, leather can be easier to clean, care for, and maintain than fabric furniture. As leather naturally resists absorbing things such as dust, dirt, pollen, and pet hair it needs only a simple wiping off with a soft towel or damp cloth to regularly keep it clean and looking good. Leather furniture may need some occasional treatment, maintenance, and care to keep it in optimal condition; however, it is not part of the regular or weekly cleaning or care requirements. Please note also that leather is a natural product and can display certain markings and characteristics. These natural characteristics add to the leather's unique charm, beauty, and appeal.
Consider the Options
There are more options than ever in leather furniture, in terms of styles, colors and leather types. Leather options abound now to suit all sorts of styles from traditional to contemporary. Leather pieces can also be combined and coordinated with upholstered pieces to create the perfect living room or den. Using a variety of materials adds texture to any room's design.
Cost Considerations and Value
Genuine leather furniture is available in a scale of price points. Top grain leather will run higher than other grades but will certainly last longer and may be more cost efficient over time. Leather blends are available to give you the look, feel and benefits of leather at a lower pricepoint. You should decide what to spend based on the look and feel you want, how long you hope to have the furniture, and the everyday use you expect from the pieces.
Both leather and upholstered furniture provide unique looks and advantages, but you should consider both options when shopping. There are many benefits to be had from choosing leather and with the increased availability of colors and ever changing styles, the options are limitless. Don't let kids or pets or price tags scare you away from test-driving some new leather furniture. It may be the perfect fit.


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femmefest Archives - Jessica Bates
September 5, 2017
community poem from FemmeFest615, Saturday August 12 @ Hadley Park
nashville, poetry
My first ever event. On Saturday, August 12, I went to the first FemmeFest615 at Hadley Park. I was nervous. It was my first time doing anything like this. I tried to make my booth interactive, since I wasn't expecting to sell many copies of Birth & What Came After. It wasn't really about […]
August 22, 2017
Writing Prompt Response: Courtney Arlesia is the most influential woman she knows
female authors, nashville, writing
I met Courtney Arlesia on Saturday, August 12 at #FemmeFest615, the first annual women's empowerment festival. FemmeFest was overflowing with influential women. It was a lovely time, and I was nervous to share myself (as I'd never been a vendor at an event before), but I sucked it up and went. Courtney came to my […]


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Anyone foolish enough to expect that his move to Junius Heights would quiet neighborhood gadfly Avi Adelman was sorely mistaken. Lower Greenville's longtime Barking Dog has merely shifted his territory about a mile to the southwest, which is how he wound up at Ross and Haskell avenues last Monday.
Adelman was driving home when he spotted the flashing lights of several Dallas Sheriff's Office squad cars in front of Ross Liquor, which are to Adelman what honey is to Winnie the Pooh. He got his camera, positioned himself on the sidewalk and began to take pictures.
According to Adelman, one of the deputies, who identifies himself later as Hamilton, threatens to arrest him for obstructing their investigation. Adelman doesn't get that on film, but he does capture their subsequent exchange.
See also: Avi Adelman Is on a Crusade to Squash DART's No-Pictures Policy, and It's (Sort of) Working
"Keep walking Barking Dog," the deputy says, apparently familiar with Adelman's work on Lower Greenville., He shines his flashlight at Adelman's camera and admonishes him to spell his name correctly on his blog: H-A-M-I-L-T-O-N.
Hamilton and Adelman spend the next several minutes attempting to out-troll one another. Hamilton pauses occasionally in his police work to shine his flashlight at Adelman's camera. Adelman crosses the street, then crosses back. Again with the flashlight.
"That's not going to hurt the camera! Hate to tell you that!" Adelman shouts. "Why don't you tell me what your problem is? Do you have a problem with me exercising my rights? Obviously you do."
Adelman, who was driving his boss' van, had packed at a nearby 7-Eleven. Hamilton and another deputy walk over to it and jot down the license plate. Adelman keeps filming. When Adelman finally gets in the van to leave, he says a squad car pulls behind him and tails him for the entire 2.1-mile route home. He keeps the camera rolling to capture his narration of the pursuit -- "This guy's on my tuckus"; "This is unfucking real." -- but keeps the camera stowed and doesn't capture the pursuit itself.
He then drives back to Ross and Haskell to film some more. There are a couple of Waxahachie police cars there now, apparently to recover a stolen vehicle. Hamilton glares at him. Adelman eventually returns home.
Adelman has filed an internal affairs complaint with the Dallas Sheriff's Office, accusing Hamilton of intimidation and infringing upon his right to photograph in public. Adelman reminds Sheriff Lupe Valdez in a letter that her department recently participated in a seminar organized by Adelman and the National Press Photographers Association on citizens' right to record cops.
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DSO spokesman Raul Reyna says the department takes Adelman's complaint "very seriously."
"The Sheriff's Department acknowledges and understands that the public have the right to record a police officer's activity as long as they remain a reasonable distance as to not interfere with the officer's duties or create a safety concern for the officer, person detained, or other onlookers," he said in an email. "Safety is always the number one priority in these types of situations for both our citizens and our officers."
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LOWELL — Public-safety officials issued a warning to Greater Lowell Friday afternoon about a particularly dangerous batch of heroin that appears to be in the area.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said that Lowell and several surrounding communities reported six near-fatal overdoses over a 15-hour period that began around 3 p.m. Thursday.
Tests are underway to determine whether fentanyl may be a factor in the spike.
"Be particularly vigilant given what we believe to be a particularly dangerous strain," Ryan urged residents. She suggested that the family and friends of those with opioid addictions check in on them more often throughout the weekend.
Ryan was joined at a press conference outside the Lowell Police Department by Police Superintendent William Taylor, Fire Chief Jeffrey Winward, City Councilor Corey Belanger, and representatives from Trinity EMS, and others.
In all six overdose cases, four of which occurred in Lowell, the individual was saved by the administration of Narcan, an overdose-reversing drug that is available at programs like the Lowell House and many public-safety offices. Public-safety officers and EMTs carry Narcan on duty, as well.
Ryan did not say where the other overdoses occurred.
The surge broke what has been a positive, downward trend in the number of overdoses in Greater Lowell this year.
But the tragic near-deaths also illuminated the success of a local program designed for exactly this kind of scenario.
This was the first time that First Watch, a software purchased by Trinity EMS, was used to identify a pattern of related overdoses and disseminate that information to the appropriate officials.
"With the multiple data sources there's a collaborative effort to look at the problem ad address it," said Rick Barry, director of operations at Trinity EMS. "It takes a village to address something this big."
The District Attorney's Office, Trinity EMS, and local police and fire departments began sending out social media messages and spreading news about the dangerous batch of opioids Friday morning.
"Since we've been getting the word out this morning we haven't had any other overdoses occurring in the six to eight hours since," Ryan said. "It is a pretty quick stop to a surge (in overdoses). Typically we would have a whole weekend."
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I think the Easter desserts are my favorite part of Easter dinner. We have a new tradition of trying a new desserts each year, and it's so much fun! Your desserts don't have to be the traditional carrot cake either! You can variate to carrot cheesecake or try something different altogether.
75 Amazing Must Try Easy Easter Desserts
A few years ago I told my husband I was tired of the plain old carrot cake for dessert with our Easter Dinner. Then said the most amazing thing. So make something else. I went on a search for what I wanted to make instead. That year we had 4 Easter desserts because I couldn't pick just one.
We might laugh at it now, but it started a tradition where each year we have a different dessert, and we have two different ones. I have gone as far as doing four again but if we have enough people over it's not out of the question!
If you two want to spice up your Easter desserts here is a list of 75 that caught my eye, I'm sure there is something here you will love!
Carrot cake cheesecake– Cincy Shopper
Bunny chow with Chex Mix– Suburban Simplicity
White chocolate covered strawberry "carrots"-In the Kitchen with Jenny
Peeps S'mores #allthingseaster-My Mini Adventurer
French toast fudge– Couponing for 4
Easter Candy Cupcakes – The Frugal Navy Wife
Easter bunny cupcakes– Family Food and Travel
Krispie treat Easter carrots-Cincy Shopper
Easter sugar cookies recipe with jellybeans– Food N Service
Easy Easter treats-My Mini Adventurer
Spring butterfly cupcakes recipe– Thrifty Jinxy
No yeast hot cross buns– With a Blast
The easy way to bake cake in egg shells for Easter-Cute Fetti
No bake Cadbury egg cheesecake-Cincy Shopper
Strawberry trifle with cream cheese– Dancing Through the Rain
Easter M&M cookies– Family Food and Travel
Gingery hot cross buns-Letty's Kitchen
Homemade Cadbury crème eggs-The Girl Creative
Sheep Easter cupcakes– Cincy Shopper
Loaded carrot cake dip– Shaken Together Life
Easter bunny cupcakes– Amanda's Cookin'
Easter basket cupcakes-Rock-A-Bye Parents
Flourless key lime cupcakes in the air fryer– Recipe This
Chocolate dipped carrot strawberries for Easter– Simply Southern Mom
A carrot cone {for Easter}-Duke and Duchesses
Over 20 fun Easter desserts– The Country Chic Cottage
Easter garden patch dirt cake– Uncommon Designs Online
Recipe: Easter bread a family tradition-Walking on Sunshine Recipes
Mini strawberry pies recipe– Thrifty Jinxy
No-bake truffles with whoppers candy– Dancing Through the Rain
Peeps cupcakes– Cincy Shopper
Lemon petits fours recipe– Home Cooking Memories
Carrot cake mix cookies recipe with cream cheese frosting-Home Cooking Memories
Easter egg cupcakes– Family Food and Travel
Easy gumdrop carrot cupcakes-Cute Fetti
Delicious Easter cupcake recipe you need to make-Food N Service
Easter bunny marshmallow pops– Finding Zest
Easy peanut butter pie-Penny Pincher Jenny
Instant pot easy Oreo Cheesecake– Recipe This
Maple blossom beignets-Bacon is Magic
Easy Easter basket pie with Marie Callender's-Thrifty Jinxy
Ricotta cheese tart-My Yellow Apron
Chocolate covered Oreos– Happy Deal – Happy Day
Birds nest Easter cupcakes– Lori's Culinary Creations
Easter kit-kat cake-With a Blast
Rainbow layer cake– Intelligent Domestications
Easy banana cream pie– Cincy Shopper
Butterfinger cup eggs brownie bars-Lydi Out Loud
Airfryer orange frosted carrot cake– Recipe This
Homemade Easter eggs– Family Food and Travel
Spelt hot cross buns– The Worktop
Brownie Blooms– Dancing Through the Rain
Carrot in the garden Easter cupcakes-Cincy Shopper
3 awesome things to make with peeps– Cute Fetti
Snickers caramel apple salad– Couponing for 4
Cheaters Easter egg chocolate mousse– Lemon Thistle
Malt Easter bark candy recipe– Snappy Gourmet
Easy strawberry cheesecake pie recipe– Thrifty Jinxy
Coconut raspberry Greek yogurt layer cake– Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Easy and adorable bunny cupcakes– Suburban Simplicity
Easter egg hunt cupcake tutorial– In the Kitchen with Jenny
Chocolate carrot cake cupcakes-With a Blast
Candy carrot cupcakes –Cute Fetti
Easter bark-The Girl Creative
Coconut carrot vanilla wafer cake– Shaken Together Life
Easter bunny krispie treats– Cincy Shopper
Time saver carrot cupcakes– Amanda's Cookin'
Air fryer fruit crumble mug cakes– Recipe This
Easy chocolate marshmallow cupcake recipe– Simply Southern Mom
Easter desserts – 20 ideas for you!-Country Chic Cottage
Easter dessert: Marshmallow pops– Uncommon Designs Online
Easter bunny cupcakes recipe-Thrifty Jinxy
Easy Easter cupcakes-Family Food and Travel
Instant pot chocolate lava cake– Recipe This
Coconut cream pie– Cincy Shopper
I want to know which Easter Desserts are on your menu plan this year!
Danielle, The Frugal Navy Wife
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Yes? You can? So can I! I am soooooo annoyed! I've said that several times since yesterday. And here's why.
Can you see those small black dots within the red area above? They smeared! The pens I used here were the Rotring Tikky Graphics. I had been brushing a layer of matte medium over the entire page and some areas smeared. I went back to the site where I purchased the pens and they are saying they are water resistant. Okay, my fault...I thought they were water proof. So evidently when brushing my matte medium over the page, if I brushed too much in one area, then the ink started to activate. Lesson learned. Next time I will prep the page first with some spray fixative.
As you can see, I've started adding color to my design.
Hopefully any of the smears will not be noticeable after all the color has been added.


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June is Superhero month in the DCIM Support Community. That means for the entire month, you can be someone's HERO. Get awesome rewards for contributing to upholding the peace and functionality in data centers worldwide. You could win a one-on-one session with a Schneider Electric professional of your choice (see who here). How awesome is that? So, how does it work?. Hang on to your lightsaber, young Padawan - we're getting to that.
Steps to be a Superhero:
- You see a question.
- You have the answer - even a partial answer.
- You ANSWER THE QUESTION.
It can't be that easy, you might say. Well, it is. And if you've ever had a problem resolved by someone in the community, you know the value of an answer. It is priceless. And it's so easy to show your appreciation using the community's built in rewards features.
How to reward a Superhero
- UPVOTE questions and your favorite answers to questions.
- ACCEPT an answer to a question you've asked.
But how do I win this thing?
You earn points by contributing to the community. You get:
+ 15 points when your answer is accepted
+ 10 points each time your question or answer is voted up
- 2 each time your answer or question is voted down
At the end of June, the Superhero with the most upvoted answer and the Superhero with the most upvoted question will be rewarded. We don't want to give away too much about the reward. Let's just say it's a showpiece for your desk.
The Community Spirit Award will be given to the Superhero who has made an overall positive impact on the community, and has helped others get most from their DCIM software.
Finally, the Community Superhero of 2015 award, and the grand prize, will be given to the Superhero who earns the most points throughout Superhero Month. The grand prize is an exclusive one-on-one session with a Schneider Electric professional.*
Why are you still reading this? Go to the community and get started. Go! Go! Go!
*By Schneider Electric professional we mean:
- R&D managers for DCE and DCO
- Product managers for DCE, DCO, NetBotz
- Technical Support managers for DCE, DCO, NetBotz


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Bringing old into new our carpenters had the pleasure of installing this pressed metal splash back to a new kitchen as a part of a renovation project in Fitzroy. Not many other builders Melbourne have the pleasure of working with unique materials from the past. Our customers selected a pattern of pressed metal and had […]
As part of a major renovation we recently undertook in Fitzroy North we reinstated a period archway to the hallway of this home. Our carpenters cut through the brick and installed a steel lintel in order to create this archway. We had our bricklayers in to infill either side of the arch then our expert […]
Our carpenters working ahead of our team of exterior painters from MJ Harris Painting. It is often our exterior repaints or restorations our painters find damaged timber or timber rot, so they call us in to work ahead of them replacing timbers. At MJ Harris we understand the importance on a lasting finish and we […]
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Dear Reader,
Sorry about missing a poem yesterday. Misha threw up in the morning, and we were worried it might be indicative of something worse because she is nearly 13. It seems that she was okay after she had a good sleep, but we were a bit stressed out. I didn't have my computer until really late in the evening, and, by then, I was REALLY tired. So, I think I will leave this post sweet and short and include today's poem in a following post.
Thank you for your understanding and compassion.
Heaps of Love,


text: http://www.ghostsecurity.com/index.php?page=cryptosuite A new version of CryptoSuite has been released with some new features and fixes. If you are an existing registered user please contact us for your new serial code. CryptoSuite is a suite of encryption related tools which works on Windows 98,ME,2000,XP and 2003. You can encrypt files using Rijndael and TwoFish, checksum files using many different hashes including the new WhirlPool, and have encrypted online conversations using the chat feature. If you have already tried CryptoSuite in the past and your trial has expired, you will be able to use this new one as I have given everyone a new 30 day trial. [CryptoSuite 1.100] -Added Whirlpool checksum capabilities -Fixed file handle issue in checksum code -Fixed secure delete from not removing sub-folders after removing the files -Added ability to specify hostnames in CryptoSuite chat -Added new benchmark program -New serial code system in use, no longer need separate full version/trial builds -Various GUI enhancements and additions -Some optimizations and general tweaks


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I am having some trouble with Spotlight. The spotlight icon appears in the manu bar but upon clicking it and entering text, it does absolutely nothing. The finder seach bar doesn't bring back any results either. I've gone to the privacy tab in spotlight system prefrences and when I drag any disk to it it doesn't appear. There is nothing there to drag out either. What can I do?


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These New Home Pools in Waterloo Will Inspire You
When you want to install a new spa for your home, as a home owner, you not only want the finest new home pools in Waterloo, you want Pro Pool & Spa to install it once you decide on the ideal spa for your home. It does not matter if you want a spa that can seat 4, or 20 people, there are so many options available to you today; and, when you purchase the new home pool, you have to be sure it is properly installed in the home as well.
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When having the home pool installed, home owners have to work with professional installation companies. You have to find the company that has experience, and has been in the industry of installation work for many years. This is not only a guarantee that they can install any new home pool you purchase, it is also an indicator that they have the most highly trained staff and personnel, to come to your home, and properly install the new system wherever you want it to be installed.
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From the pumps required to keep the spa functioning, to the equipment required to install it outside at the home, you have to make sure the installation company that you hire, is in the business. If possible, you should hire a company that specializes in hot tub installation, and has experience in this type of work. It will result in them being able to install any new home pool, and it will also result in them being able to complete the job in a shorter time than other installation companies.
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In some instances, the home pool can't be installed in certain areas of the home. If there is a problem running the pump, or other required pieces for the pool to work, an installation tech has to be aware of these issues. For this reason, the home owner has to hire the company that specializes in installation, to ensure the techs that come to the home, know everything about the installation process. You want to not only enjoy the new home pool, you also want to know that it is safe for you, family, and friends to enjoy as well. So, you have to hire the installation company that employs the most knowledgeable techs, to come to your home, and determine the best spot for installation of the new home pool you purchase.
With several companies to purchase the home pool from, and with several installation techs to choose from, home owners have to learn as much as possible, prior to deciding on the ones they are going to hire. When you take the time to find the best installation techs to come to your home, not only will they properly install the new home pools in Waterloo, they will also guarantee the services that they do, and guarantee the functionality of the home pool, once it is installed anywhere you choose at your home.


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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Ryuichi Sakamoto "Playing the Paino" tour & Earshot Jazz Festival : Oct 15 - Nov 7
That time of the year again! Earshot Jazz Fest, running Oct. 15 - Nov. 7 has announced this year's lineup! Including Ryuichi Sakamoto of YMO and later innumerable classical, electronic and soundtracks compositions, performing duo-piano pieces at the Moore. His is a consistent, qualitative musical voice of minimalism spanning decades. Some of you know him from his way-back-when YMO work, but it's his most recent musics that I find the most compelling. Such as his newest collection of piano and electo-acoustic work, "Playing the Piano" on Decca Classical. This along with recent collaborations with Christian Fennesz, Carsten Nicolai of Raster-Noton and soundtracks like that of the Haruki Murakami adaptation "Tony Takitani, have been some of best work of many years. Other names of note in the festival include Thrill Jockey artists Chicago Undergorund Dou performing improv works and Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) conducting the Odeon Quartet in a series of conceptual Chamber Symphony works exploring the themes of ecological exploration and the vast open seas that were once (just decades ago) the ice shelf of the Arctic.
Link to Earshot Jazz Festival site
Link to official Ryuichi Sakamoto site
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Colorado has been the epicenter for the renewed debate over the Second Amendment since the tragic shootings at Arapahoe High School and Aurora. The recall of State Sens. John Morse and Angela Giron last September for their support of Gov. Hickenlooper's new gun control laws was a punch to the gut to the anti-gun left. But, this debate just had a new sheriff arrive in town - literally.
Sheriff John Cooke of Weld County, Colorado says that enforcement of his state's new gun laws that went into effect on July 1 won't be a priority. Why? The parameters are beyond vague - and he says they violate the Second Amendment, according to the New York Times article published yesterday.
In a speech detailing the problems with Colorado's new gun laws, he "held up two 30-round magazines. One, he says, he had before July 1, when the law banning the possession, sale or transfer of the large-capacity magazines went into effect. The other, he 'maybe' obtained afterward."
"He shuffles the magazines, which look identical, and then challenges the audience to tell the difference." 'How is a deputy or an officer supposed to know which is which?' he asks."
All but seven of the 62 elected sheriffs in Colorado joined a federal lawsuit against these new gun regulations. It was ruled that the sheriffs can't sue through their offices, but can do so privately. Nevertheless, the court did say that they have "wide discretion" over how the laws are enforced.
Yet, even those who didn't join the lawsuit noted that enforcing the new laws probably wouldn't be on their list of priorities either, the article says:
"Sheriff W. Pete Palmer of Chaffee County, one of the seven sheriffs who declined to join the federal lawsuit because he felt duty-bound to carry out the laws, said he was unlikely to aggressively enforce them. He said enforcement poses 'huge practical difficulties,' and besides, he has neither the resources nor the pressure from his constituents to make active enforcement a high priority. Violations of the laws are misdemeanors.
'All law enforcement agencies consider the community standards - what is it that our community wishes us to focus on - and I can tell you our community is not worried one whit about background checks or high-capacity magazines,' he said."


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Today I am here with a review on a lipstick from Wet n Wild Mega last range, named Spiked with Rum (915D).
About What Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick:
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My experience with Wet n Wild MegaLast Lipstick 915B Spiked with Rum:
Packaging: Not too attractive plastic packaging with a black bottom and a transparent lid. The ingredient and other details are written on a paper rolled on the bullet and you have to peel that in order open the product. The lipstick doesn't completely scroll down all the way, and when I pull the cap off in hurry, it smashes and I find lipstick all over the lid. One has to be really careful while opening and closing the cap.
Shade: Now I am a little confused with the shade. It is a chameleon and seems to change its shade under different light and also depend on how you do your makeup. During the day, it is like a warm medium toned pinky brown, but inside the room it seems to be a muted dusty brown which leans more towards peach than pink. When you wear it during the night, it is terracotta red, which means the red undertones are more dominant than the pink or peachy ones. Confused? Even I am. So buy it, and decide yourself.
Due to its different undertones, it is going to suit everybody.
Texture: The formula is excellent too because it's matte without being too drying. I have very dry lips, and dessert like matte lipsticks scare me. But I love the texture of this one. So creamy and so smooth. It glides on like butter without tugging or pulling and after a while it settles into a semi matte finish, just the way I love.
But…but.. If your lips are not exfoliated properly, it is going to highlight your patches badly.
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Staying Power: It is mindblowing-ly long-lasting and survives snacks and drinks. It claims to stay for 4 hours, but I wore it for 7hours at a stretch, and when I came back home and looked into the mirror, it was still there. It leaves a strong tint behind even after removing with a makeup remover.
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- Dirt cheap.
- Lovely creamy texture.
- Settles into a semi mate finish.
- Keeps lips moisturized.
- Incredibly pigmented.
- Stays for a long time.
- No disturbing fragrance.
- Doesn't bleed.
- Doesn't highlight patches.
- Covers lip pigmentation.
What I don't like about Wet n Wild MegaLast Lipstick in Spiked with Rum 915B:
- The cheap-looking messy packaging.
- Highlight dry patches if lips are not well prepped.
- Availability in India.
Final Thoughts: A chameleon shade, which is just gorgeous and looks great with neutral eye makeup as well as with dramatic eye makeup. Creamy, smooth, crazily pigmented, stays long, and the best part is the semi- matte finish which is hydrating and doesn't dry out lips. But as I said, one has to prep lips well prior application.
Recommendations? Yes, absolutely.
Rating: 5/5
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Have you tried Wet n Wild MegaLast Lipstick in Spiked with Rum 915B?
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3 Ways I Use Kitchen Scraps to Reduce Food Wastecomments (2) November 26th, 2013
If you're looking for one more excuse to keep chickens, worms, and/or a compost pile; having nearly zero kitchen waste is one of the best reasons. We have a large family, so a significant amount of thought (and money) is put into meals everyday.
Incorporating a little Mother Nature goes a long way towards reducing our family's food waste. Here's how we handle much of the discarded food that leaves the kitchen.
#1) Chickens -- Our hens have first dibs on all kitchen scraps. After all, they almost immediately turn around and produce more food for the family. Remember a varied diet is not only nutritionally beneficial for your hens, but for the eggs they produce, as well. By supplementing their diet with nutritionally rich scraps that you were just about to toss out, you'll also be saving on chicken feed costs.
We offer our chickens vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, radishes, carrots, kale, cabbage, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, broccoli, cauliflower, and herbs. They also jump at the chance to nibble on bread, rice, pasta, watermelon, peaches, pears, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, and apples. Not all food is good for chickens, so before you toss scraps to your hens willy-nilly, do a small amount of research so you'll know which foods to steer clear of. For example, dairy products, rhubarb leaves, avocado, chocolate, and coffee are all on the "do not feed chickens" list.
#2) Worms ~ Many kitchen scraps are perfect for vermicompost systems (worm farms). Favorite worm foods include tea leaves, potatoes, pizza crust, bread, cereal, pancakes, vegetables, beans, fruits (although citrus rinds is the last thing they'll eat), herbs, greens, cake -- even shredded paper. If any of these items are in "chunk" form, I do some pulverizing in a blender or food chopper before adding it to my worm bins. Although it's not a necessary step, they'll digest food faster when the food particles are smaller (really small mouths, yanno).
#3) Compost Pile ~ Anything that doesn't go to the chickens or worms ends up in the compost pile. Sometimes I have an over-abundance of scraps and I split the whole lot up evenly between the three. As you may already know, both greens (nitrogen) and browns (carbon) are necessary in order to build a successful compost pile. You'll collect a ton of everyday "green" food scraps from the kitchen.
Feel free to toss vegetable trimmings, fruits, coffee and tea grounds, egg shells, cereal, grains (pretty much the same foods that you'd feed to your chickens and worms) into your compost pile. Steer clear of dairy products such as milk, and cheese, as well as oil, meat, and fish. While all of these items are organic and will certainly break down, they're also a sure-fire way to ring the dinner bell for every dog, cat, raccoon, opossum, and skunk in the neighborhood.
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Posted: 3:51 am on March 10th
My compost bin is a large plastic outdoor trashcan with a snap-on lid. I roll it once a week to mix the contents thoroughly, helping to break down the natural elements.
I've read that organic compost can naturally eliminate weeds. I haven't found that to be completely true but I love adding organic compost to my veggie garden at least once a month. Living in the subtropics in high temps means the compost bin will break down pretty darn fast.
And worms are the icing on the cake! :)
Posted: 12:20 am on November 28th
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In his 2003 book, "Empire," which was published here in the immediate wake of the United States-led invasion of Iraq, the popular British historian Niall Ferguson argued that the United States was "an empire in denial" and was "capable of playing an imperial role" in the world today, much the way Britain once did, in the 19th century.
Only eight years later Mr. Ferguson has written a tendentious new book, "Civilization," which asserts, with similar certainty, that we are now living through "the end of 500 years of Western predominance," that while China is on the rise, the question is not whether East and West will clash, but whether "the weaker" — that is, the United States and Europe — "will tip over from weakness to outright collapse."
The financial crisis "that began in the summer of 2007," Mr. Ferguson argues, should "be understood as an accelerator of an already well-established trend of relative Western decline," coming on top of already serious debt problems.
"From 2001, in the space of just 10 years," he goes on, "the U.S. federal debt in public hands doubled as a share of G.D.P. from 32 percent to a projected 66 percent in 2011"; when "unfunded liabilities of the Medicare and Social Security systems," growing state deficits and public employees' pension funds are added on to projections, he contends, "the fiscal position of the United States in 2009 was worse than that of Greece," which is now teetering on the edge of default and desperate for a bailout from the European Union.
As usual, Mr. Ferguson, who teaches in Harvard's history department and business school, uses his powerful narrative talents in these pages to give the reader a highly tactile sense of history. But his book as a whole has a hurried, haphazard feel to it that underscores its genesis as a companion volume to a British television series called "Civilization: Is the West History?" Not only do the book's more cogent arguments owe a decided debt to ones made by the New York Times Op-Ed columnist Thomas L. Friedman and the CNN commentator Fareed Zakaria, but its more original hypotheses also tend to devolve into questionable generalizations ("Europeans today are the idlers of the world"), contradictory assertions and silly Power Point schemas that strain painfully to be relevant and hip.
Indeed, the central thesis of "Civilization" is that six "killer apps" (along with "the fortuitous weakness of the West's rivals") enabled the West "to dominate the world for the better part of 500 years." Those "apps" were competition, science, property rights, medicine, "the consumer society" ("without which the Industrial Revolution would have been unsustainable") and "the work ethic" (which Mr. Ferguson, drawing upon Max Weber, associates with Protestant Christianity).
Much as Mr. Zakaria did in "The Post-American World" (2008), Mr. Ferguson notes that in recent decades much of the rest of the world has become increasingly adept at downloading such Western concepts.
Japan, Mr. Ferguson writes, began "copying everything, from Western clothes and hairstyles to the European practice of colonizing foreign peoples," and in the 1950s "a growing band of East Asian countries followed Japan in mimicking the West's industrial model, beginning with textiles and steel and moving up the value chain from there." China, of course, has not only become a vigorous market society, with the world's largest population, but also an economic behemoth, holding more than $1 trillion in United States debt.
"In demographic terms," Mr. Ferguson says, "the population of Western societies has long represented a minority of the world's inhabitants, but today it is clearly a dwindling one. Once so dominant, the economies of the United States and Europe are now facing the real prospect of being overtaken by China within 20 or even 10 years, with Brazil and India not so very far behind. Western 'hard power' seems to be struggling in the Greater Middle East, from Iraq to Afghanistan, just as the 'Washington Consensus' on free-market economic policy disintegrates."
Mr. Ferguson's decision to structure this volume around his six "killer apps" — a decision based, no doubt, on the six-part structure of the British Channel 4 series — results in a book that, oddly, is schematic and disorganized at the same time: An extended discussion of the French Revolution appears in the chapter titled "Medicine," as does a discursive talk about imperialism that draws heavily on the author's earlier writings.
As in his previous books, Mr. Ferguson does little to mute his own strong ideological views: He denounces Marx as "an odious individual"; disdains what he calls "a lumpenproletariat with vices" like drinking gin and engaging in street fights; and emphasizes what he sees as the positive aspects of colonialism.
What keeps the reader pushing on through "Civilization" is the author's knack for making long-ago events as vivid and visceral as the evening news, for weaving anecdotes and small telling details together with a wide-angled retrospective vision.
For instance, Mr. Ferguson provides a concise and fascinating analysis of why the colonial origins of the United States and Latin America led to such different outcomes. In summary, he argues, "North America was better off than South America purely and simply because the British model of widely distributed private property rights and democracy worked better than the Spanish model of concentrated wealth and authoritarianism."
In another chapter he discusses how the Singer sewing machine (which "completed the process of mechanizing clothes production") helped promote the standardization of dress around the world, even as it helped increase American manufacturing productivity.
More important, Mr. Ferguson artfully uses his knowledge of economic history — his book "The Ascent of Money," which went to press in May 2008, shrewdly anticipated many aspects of the 2008 fiscal meltdown — to analyze the bleak financial circumstances the West now finds itself in.
"Even in the late 1990s the West was still clearly the dominant civilization of the world," he writes. "The five leading Western powers — the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Canada — accounted for 44 percent of total global manufacturing between them." The scientific world was dominated by Western universities; the Soviet Union had collapsed; a democratic wave was sweeping the world; and some scholars were declaring the triumph of liberal capitalism and dubbing the United States a "hegemon."
The financial disasters of 2008 and its continuing fallout; political partisanship and gridlock in the face of daunting problems; divisions within the United States and within the European Union; the overextension of American military forces in the wake of costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; and the rise of China: Is the West headed toward a fall like ancient Rome's?
"Such fears appear not altogether fanciful," Mr. Ferguson dourly observes, pointing out the role that fiscal crises, wars and political factionalism have played in the toppling of other dominant powers.
Even more alarmingly, he suggests that the collapses of great civilizations tend to come quickly. Rome, he writes, imploded "within the span of a single generation"; "the dramatic transition from Confucian equipoise to anarchy" in Ming-era China "took little more than a decade"; and the Soviet Union "fell off a cliff — rather than gently declining." Civilizations, he concludes, "are highly complex systems, made up of a very large number of interacting components that are asymmetrically organized, so that their construction more closely resembles a Namibian termite mound than an Egyptian pyramid."
"Such systems can appear to operate quite stably for some time," he goes on, "apparently in equilibrium, in reality constantly adapting. But there comes a moment when they 'go critical.' A slight perturbation can set off a 'phase transition' from a benign equilibrium to a crisis — a single grain of sand causes an apparently stable sandcastle to fall in on itself."


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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
California Stem Cell Directors End Public Session Tonight
Directors of the California stem cell agency just concluded their public session tonight without approving any grant applications or taking other significant action. Their session will resume tomorrow morning at the City of Hope in the Los Angeles area. We will have coverage again then. Sphere: Related Content
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This one was inspired by a Mary Fish creation and is not only a flip card but a gift card holder as well.
Materials used:
- stamps - Simply Sketched
- card - pink pirouette, smoky slate, whisper white, subtles patterned paper
- punches - dotted scallop ribbon border, 2 1/2" circle
- other - rhinestones, circle framelits, silver trim 1/8" ribbon, delicate designs embossing folder, Big Shot, circle card thinlits
Although I'm not usually into the brights range, the lovely colour combination and simple design of a card by Alisa Tilsner really appealed to me, so I have cased it for my next project.
Materials used:
- stamps - Simply Stars, Banner Blast, Four You
- card - melon mambo, whisper white
- punches - banner, large star
- other - white bakers twine, dimensionals, decorative dots embossing folder, Big Shot, sponge dauber, melon mambo embossing powder, heat tool
And lastly some simple brayering on a card that reminds us that we are losing a lot if we look only for perfection.
- Perfect Pennants, Mosaic Madness
- card - blushing bride, early espresso, whisper white
- punches - mosaic, itty bitty
- other - brayer, dimensionals, rhinestones, sponge dauber, stamp-a-ma-jig, Tombow glue
It felt really good to be crafting again and I was greatly relieved to get these three done in a day - as it's the only day I have free between now and the class! Lol. Teaching and studying are keeping me VERY busy and I usually only visit the craft room to do some homework these days!
I have a couple of weekends to look forward to though - this coming weekend DD15 and I are off to see Michael Buble in concert and the following weekend we are going to Melbourne to visit DD22 and see Wicked! Can't wait!
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The Plano Art Association and Historic Downtown Plano Association are looking for artists to paint three large murals in the Arts District. Call: DMP Call for Artists Press Release FINAL
PLANO, TX – Jan. 26, 2017 – The Downtown Mural Project began earlier this month with an open call for artists to leave a legacy in Downtown Plano by applying to paint three large murals in the Arts District. Interested artists can apply at callforentry.org under Plano Mural Project. The application is open from now until February 10.
The project has a budget of $68,000, which will cover compensation for the artists' design and engineering services, materials, fabrication, installation, and any other costs related to the Downtown Mural Project. "This project is an incredible opportunity to use visual art to celebrate Plano's rich history," said Alex Hargis, the Executive Director for the Historic Downtown Plano Association. "We are so excited to collaborate with the artists to create something that will honor Plano's heritage."
All three murals will be inspired by historic photos of Plano that are currently being submitted by citizens, so that the Downtown Mural Project will engage the community and keep the murals current and personal to Plano residents. The project will culminate with a public unveiling ceremony and press event in downtown with city officials, residents, private sector leaders and regional art advocates in attendance.
To assist in the artist open call and overall project management of the mural installations, Plano Art Association has enlisted the help of Joshua King, Dallas-based artist and co-founder of Aurora. An advisory council has also been formed to ensure the historical accuracy and relevance of the murals. For more information on the Downtown Mural Project, visit www.planomural.com
About Plano Art Association The Plano Art Association was formed in 1969 as a non-profit organization, and continues to be a vital part of the community. Our purpose is to encourage the visual art development of members, advance visual art values in community projects, further art education, to encourage creative activities related to art, and to enhance visual art values in the Plano community and beyond.
About Historic Downtown Plano Association The Historic Downtown Plano Association is a non-profit organization formed in 2007 for the purpose of promoting tourism in the downtown neighborhood, preserving the district's rich heritage and supporting the arts. The Association produces events and festivals to advance public awareness of the arts district and to encourage community development.
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This kitchen is undergoing a complete remodel. The homeowners have white slab front cabinets, and wanted stainless steel countertops. We installed their tops, which included a single bowl integrated sink. Their next step will be the backsplash, which will complete the project. More photos to come!
Nice little kitchen
Here is a sweet little kitchen remodel in a modest house in West Asheville. The homeowners were creative and made the most of a small space. They now have a more functional and inviting kitchen that reflects their style.
Happy Holidays from AKT!
Wishing you a happy holiday season, and a merry new year! AKT will be spending the holidays with family and friends, so we'll be closed December 24th through 27th.
Laminate – more choices than ever
Laminate is still a great option for many homeowners – it's durable, affordable, and comes in a large variety of patterns, colors and textures. If you're thinking about new laminate counters in your kitchen or bath, check out the latest from the Formica and Wilsonart collections.
Happy 4th of July!
We will be enjoying the 4th with family and friends, here's to a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Happy Birthday Tom!
Recycle Old Countertops Into New
One economical way to get a new kitchen or bath is by recycling existing material into new tops. If you are pulling out your old kitchen, sometimes there is enough usable material to fabricate a kitchen for the apartment over the garage, rental house, bathroom vanity, etc. You can also find material on Craigslist or by visiting your […]
Stainless Steel Countertop
Here's a stainless steel countertop built for a single cabinet. It has a solid surface edge, we used a dark gray color to complement the matte finish of the stainless.
Solid Surface – looks great with a farm sink
Here is an example of a great combination. This client chose a farm sink and HiMacs solid surface countertops. The sink shows nicely, and gives the kitchen a crisp, clean look.
Cabinet Multiple Choice
Echelon offers cabinets in cherry, alder, maple, birch, oak and thermofoil, in 25 door styles, with 15 different paint and stain finishes, and 4 glaze options. Contact us to see these cabinet choices for yourself.
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Charleston Boating Friendly Communities
These communities are boating friendly in that some have boat ramps or community docks. Others allow owners to keep a boat at their home. Boating in Charleston is hard to beat whether in the may inland waterways or offshore.
Beresford Creek Landing
- Community dock and homes with private docks
Beresford Hall
- boat ramp, community dock, and owners allowed to keep boat at their home (out of sight).
Daniel Island
- Two boat ramps and community dock. Some homes with docks.
Isle Of Palms & Wild Dunes
- Marina, boat ramp and homes with private docks.
Sullivan's Island
- Boat ramp and homes with private docks.
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Intl. Women's Day: Korean Women Advance, But Still Hit Roadblocks
Filed under: Asia, Culture, Economy, Education, Gender, History, Info, Women & Men
Along the Lines of Beauty
Uploaded on Jun 13, 2011
Korea has a Population of 48 million people with many of those living in the city of Seoul. While most people use public transit, such as the subway, public image and appearance is very important, especially for women. Hear what Korean women have to say about image and beauty in Korea and why women's appearance is so important.
Made for: Korea Through Ethnography Spring 2011
Professor: Jeffrey Stark
Group Members:
Alex Dickson, Camilla Chun, Best Tech, Joanna Lee, and Sungryoung Yoon.
South Korea's highest court upholds US soldier's conviction, sentence
Filed under: Criminals, Culture, Expats (Whacky), U.S. Policy, Women & Men
ajosshi.com: This is the soldier that stole the vic's laptop, not the soldier that burned, stabbed, and terrorized his vic.
SEOUL — The six-year prison sentence for a U.S. Forces Korea soldier convicted of raping a drunk South Korean teen was upheld by South Korea's highest court on Thursday, rejecting the soldier's second and final appeal.
Read more: http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/bad-behavior-in-the-pacific/south-korea-s-highest-court-upholds-us-soldier-s-conviction-sentence-1.210013
The 'very, very strange' world of North Korea, as blogged by daughter of Google boss
Filed under: Culture, Economy, Education, Film, Food, History, Info, North Korea, Science, Technology, Trade, Travel, U.S. Policy, Women & Men
Daughter of Dictator Wins South Korea Presidency
Filed under: Asia, Culture, Economy, Food Aid, Gender, History, Info, North Korea, Nukes, Racism, Soft Power, Technology, Trade, U.S. Policy, Unification, Women & Men
Park Geun-hye waved to supporters after she was declared the winner of the presidential election on Wednesday in Seoul.
SEOUL, South Korea — Park Geun-hye, the daughter of South Korea's longest-ruling dictator, was elected president on Wednesday, the first woman to win the post.
Voters appeared to prefer stability and "motherly" leadership over her opponent's calls for radical change in how the country addresses economic inequality and military threats from North Korea.
Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/world/asia/south-koreans-vote-in-closely-fought-presidential-race.html?_r=0
Photo Credit: Kim Hee-Chul/European Pressphoto Agency
5 Things Every man needs to know about women (Globally)
Filed under: Culture, Gender, Info, Women & Men
Ajosshi.com: Found this in the Los Angeles-CL's R & R.
5 Things Every man needs to know about women (Globally)
Date: 2012-11-27, 12:40PM PST
DISCLAIMER: This list primarily applies to American and other western women. Women from cultures that have embraced community and tradition, such as South America and Eastern Europe, do not typically show these negative traits.
1) Women will never love you like you want them to, or like you love them. This is the hardest thing for men to accept: women will never love you for you – they merely love you for what you can do for them – the kids, the house, the cars, the paychecks, the security, the social status – the moment you are no longer useful, they discard you. This is not love, it's self-gratification.
2) Women have no respect for contracts, agreements, commitments, or any other binding conditions. The fact that they file over 70% of all divorces, often less than 2 years after swearing to honor and obey til death, should be proof enough of this obvious flaw in women's character.
3) Women secretly do not want to work. Even the hard charging college and career gals are only doing it so they will be in proximity to higher status males, from which to choose mates. There is ample documentation on the fact that women typically rack up huge amounts of college debt to gratify their ego with a degree and screw dozens of guys at school. Then they stop working just a few years into their career – the moment they snare their high-earning male. Woe to the man who assumes that if he marries a career girl, she'll be a financial contributor long term.
4) Women secretly hate men. It's the penis envy and the feminism. It drives this low-level competitive loathing for men. They really are jealous of the fact that men have accomplished everything worth doing in the history of MANkind, except giving birth to children. They have been brainwashed to think their inferiority is due to an oppressive patriarchy, and they despise men because of it. Even though, fifty years after women's empowerment, they are still not becoming engineers and scientists in big numbers, women cannot connect obvious patterns.
5) Women play for "team woman", while men play for no team. Any slight against a woman is a slight against "the sisterhood" and they will rise up to shame, censor, and ban you. Women feel far more solidarity to each other than men do. Often, men known as white knights and manginas, play for team women as well, in the mistaken belief that it will get them laid. Because of this, the vast majority of western society has set itself squarely against the rights of white men.
This is from a guy who has been around, seen it all with eyes wide open, observed hundreds of other cases. Ignore at your own peril.
If you want a quality wife and mother for your children, better start boning up on your Spanish, Thai, or Russian.
Former Red-Light District and Foreign Ghetto Draws Hip Crowds
Filed under: Criminals, Culture, Economy, Food, History, Info, Prostitution, Women & Men
When chef Kwon Wu-jung, who owns restaurants in Manhattan and Tokyo's Roppongi, was planning his Korean branch last year, only one Seoul district would do.
Korean girl seeks fake apartment to fool protective parents
Filed under: Culture, Gender, Women & Men
A female Korean student living in New York is looking for a fake roommate and an apartment to hide her engagement with a Caucasian man from overly protective parents.
The unnamed student, who posted the request last week on social media network Reddit, said her "loving and protective" mother in Korea is sending her brother to the Big Apple to check up on her.
For the girl, the visit will reveal the fact that she is engaged to a white man. Her family has been told she is living with a female roommate.
She is now offering $100 to anyone who can lend her an apartment which she can pretend is hers, and extra cash for any female who will pose as her roommate.
Read more: http://view.koreaherald.com/kh/view.php?ud=20121010000596
Some women actually have men on the brain
Filed under: Science, Women & Men
For decades after a woman has carried a male child in her womb or shared her mother's womb with a brother, she carries a faint but unmistakable echo of that intimate bond: male fetal DNA that lodges itself in the far recesses of her brain.
That astonishing finding, published Wednesday in the journal Public Library of Science One (PLoS One), suggests that the act of having a child is no mere one-way transmission of genetic material and all that goes with it: There is an exchange of DNA that passes into the part of us that makes us who we are. That, in turn, may alter a woman's health prospects in ways her own DNA never intended.
Read more: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-women-brain-microchimerism-20120926,0,6446716.story
CL Gem: Ranting on here… (Here, not there.)
Filed under: Rants, Women & Men
Found this gem posted on the Rants and Raves section of the Seoul-CL. Enjoy! –ajosshi.com
Ranting on here… (Here, not there.)
Date: 2012-06-24, 1:07AM KST
Reply to: email@example.com
…has got to be the most retarded use of time.
Why aren't you busy posting ridiculously dirty ads on here that no women ever read?
Why are you posting ridiculously picky ads that no man will ever measure up to?
Why are you even bothering to post on here? Itaewon's no secret, go get laid!
Oh and while I'm posting…
Looking for a girl who will let me go all c0cksmith on her out of the blue and leave right afterwards never to be seen again.
A guy who is nice, smart, funny, real, thoughtfull, rich, handsome, independant, serious, unmarried, and ddf. Looking for LTR but at first just friends for a few months.
A vers top/bttm to meet me in an alley and be my j/o buddy. Don't look me in the face while we're together. Opposite sex need not apply.
And remember for all of the above: No pic no reply!
•Location: Here, not there.
•it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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Their 50 date national tour of 2018 has been a huge success, selling out around the country, with such demand from fans, Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends, of Musical Theatre & Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson announce their 2019 tour! 'The 2 Of Us', 'Up Close & Personal ' is accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance. Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, to name but a few, as well as favourites from their award-winning albums.
"It's great that we have the opportunity to take the show to the people, in areas around the country, that we may not have otherwise been able to get to with some of the bigger productions we perform in' says Marina. 'With the Up Close & Personal show, its like you're in our living room and we're in yours, singing both yours and our favourite songs with a few funny career stories thrown in', says David.
David Hobson is one of Australia's best-known operatic tenors, musical theatre performers and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia, performed lead roles in musical theatre, sung for the Queen, featured at the AFL Grand Final, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two and has been a presenter on Foxtel's Arts Channel, Studio.
Marina Prior is regarded as Australia's leading lady of musical theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the Opera. She has also performed with international stars including Richard Harris and Jose Carreras. Well known for her Carols by Candlelight performance each year, she was recently seen on the ABC TV series The Divorce. In 2006, Marina was honoured with an induction into Australia's 100 Entertainers of the Century.
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VESA driver in x86_64 FC3 fails during VBE calls on K8M800-based board
with AMD64 3000 CPU. Can persuade it to work in a 32-bit install
of SUSE 9.1, and it sort of worked with 32-bit FC2.
The X server is not something I'm familiar with, but a bit of manual
debugging found that the xf86ExecX86int10 call in VBEGetModeInfo is
yielding 0x14f instead of the desired 0x4f for every mode tried.
This leads to VESAPreInit's giving up and the line
(EE) VESA(0): No matching modes
in the X log.
(Attempts with the unichrome project driver failed for this board.
K8M800 support not there yet. The old VIA driver is not present in
the x86_64 distribution for some reason, so I'm a bit stuck.)
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Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install x86_64 FC3 on this hardware.
2. Try the X VESA driver.
Actual results:
(EE) VESA(0): No matching modes
Expected results:
Working X in some suitable resolution.
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Not restricted to this MB---from others' comments, there seems to be
a bit of a problem with this chipset on all MBs using it.
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HDB resale prices flat in December; volume down by 4.3%
RESALE prices of Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats remained largely unchanged in December 2015 from November, data released by SRX Property on Thursday showed.
Resale prices of three-room and four-room HDB flats rose by 0.3 per cent and 0.1 per cent respectively, while those of five-room and executive flats fell by 0.4 per cent each.
Year on year, resale prices fell by 1.3 per cent in December 2015 from December 2014. They were down 10.7 per cent from the peak in April 2013.
Resale volume also fell slightly. Some 1,404 resale flats were sold in December 2015, 4.3 per cent less than the 1,467 units transacted in November.
Year on year, resale volume increased by 8.4 per cent, compared to 1,295 units resold in December 2014. It was down by 61.5 per cent from the peak of 3,649 units in May 2010 at the height of the heated property cycle then.


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Kaye Dacus is a favorite blogger of mine. She posted an article from Ladies' Home Journal, "What May Happen in the Next Hundred Years" by John Elfreth Watkins, Jr. Mr. Watkins made his twenty-nine predictions in 1900. Some of them are almost bizarre, some have come true, but some have not.
Before I read thoroughly enough to realize that these predictions were made in 1900, I got excited about a few of them. I wouldn't be here is a hundred years but just the thought of some of the things that might happen caused me to share these predictions.
But, you know, let's look at some of the twenty-nine things I really wish would have happened.
Exciting Prediction #1: "No Mosquitoes nor Flies" Mr.Watkins backed up this prediction by saying that Boards of Health would destroy all mosquito breeding grounds and the extinction of horses and their stables would reduce the flies.
Exciting Prediction #2: "There will be no wild animals except in menageries. Rats and mice will have been exterminated." That's good news to my ears. You know I'm afraid of snakes. So, no wild animals, no snakes. Now if the roach bug could become extinct!!! I read once where a Southern gentleman kills the bugs (not the ladies). In the South we rarely have winters cold enough to kill off the bugs. That's the biggest thing that bugs (pun intended) me about living in the South.
Exciting Prediction #3: "Few drugs will be swallowed or taken into the stomach unless needed for the direct treatment of that organ itself." Double wow! I do not swallow pills easily. When I was in elementary school and needed to take a pill, Daddy would take me into the furnace room (why that room I don't know), tell me to open my mouth wide, and he would throw the pill into my throat. It's a wonder one of the pills didn't go into my lungs and I might not be here today.
These predictions were right on: "Photographs will be telegraphed from any distance."/ "Man will see around the world."/"Telephones around the world." All done now by internet and wireless phones.
Take a look at all these predictions made in 1900 and see how far off and how close to the truth the items were. You can read them here I'd love your comments on these predictions.
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