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Bad Blogger, Bad Blogger, Bad Blogger…
God, I seem to go in fits and starts with blogging. Sometimes I have shitloads to say, and others I…don't.
Writing News
I have an EC release this month (WOOT!) and Burning (as Sarah Masters) comes out on the 9th with Loveyoudivine. It's the second of the Blinded series, told from Lee's point of view, 1st person. The co-author book with Jaime Samms, Fight, will be coming very soon. I'm really pleased to announce Fight will also be available in print, which is pretty damn groovy, even if I do say so myself. Also, my print copy of The Master will be arriving soon, and I can't wait to sniff the fresh pages. Sad cow.
Since blogging last I've submitted two more tales to EC, one by myself and one co-author. I'm also in the middle of writing another for EC, and the third book in the Blinded series, Inferno, will be written some time this month. So, it's all go, and I'm a tired little bunny, but so far this year it's been a blast of busy, busy, busy.
Weight Loss News
As some of you know from my 'notes' page on Facebook, I've been trying to lose weight for a long time. Since the beginning I've lost around 56 pounds—though I haven't got the proper tally because my friend has the list of what I've lost the past 10 weeks or so—but I really started going for it on Boxing Day 2009. Since then I've gone down two dress sizes—not that I wear dresses—and finally accepted/believed I've lost the weight and sorted out my wardrobe so my old clothes are no longer there. It took a while for me to accept it, and even when sorting the clothes out yesterday I wanted to keep some. But I was good and got rid.
I've joined some friends, and we walk about six and a half miles on weeknights. Some weeks I can go every night, some I can't. It all depends on what I'm writing or doing on any given day. If a book's gripping me, the walk goes out the window. Career comes before my vanity at the moment. Still, any exercise is better than none, so I don't beat myself up over not going all the time. And sometimes I'm too damn tired anyway. That's it from me today, I think. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Monday Mumbles
I had a brilliant, productive weekend. Isn't it great when things work out the way you planned? Saturday I finally managed my scene in the co-author book with Jaime Samms. We're at around 41K, and the finale and epilogue are Jaime's babies. It's been a great experience working with Jaime. I've said it before, but we bounce off one another and have the same ideas as to where the story is going. Jaime writes her parts in 1st person—love it!—and her character, Paul, is one half of an abusive relationship. I love the way Paul develops as the story unfolds. Although his vulnerability is always there, he gets stronger and accepts he's worth more than being treated like dog turd. My character, Carl, is an absolute beast. A murdering, controlling beast. But at the same time I hope I've shown the other side to him where readers may well pity the guy, despite him being awful. The tale is called Fight—a duel-edged title, which will become clear when the book is read.
After writing my scene, I critted a novel for my friend. The time breezed by, and I finished it Saturday night, which left me all day yesterday to write some more of my latest book involving two vamps. Well, there are more in there, but the focus is obviously on my hero and heroine. It's been fun to write so far with no stumbles along the way.
Today I'm visiting a friend's house then coming back to read. I need a day off from writing, so rather than do all the mundane things I should be doing, like cleaning and ironing, I'm going to sit down and enjoy someone else's manuscript. On the print book front, I'm reading my squidgy pal's novel, Master of None by Sonya Bateman, signed by her with heart-warming words. I've known Sonya for years and read the book as a manuscript, but reading it as a hold-in-your-hand book is so cool it isn't funny. I keep smiling while reading, so happy that Sonya's hard work has paid off. She deserves it!
So, that's about it from me today. Tomorrow is the dreaded grocery shopping and a bit of writing, but I have permission to repost an article that featured in the latest AWH magazine. I'm interested in what your thoughts will be on it.
Well, I'm off. The day proper must begin. Have a good one, folks!
Glimmer. OUT NOW!
Lee and Ryan, eighteen-year-old men, admit the love they have shared since childhood is more than just friendship.
Lee still lives at home with his domineering mother, who makes it quite clear she's anti-gay. Since Lee's father left the marital home, Lee's mother has punished him physically and mentally, ensuring he keeps his love for Ryan secret. One night, when Lee's mother goes out, the two young men explore one another in Lee's room.
After an explosive revelation, Lee leaves home, the need to sift through his past and come to terms with who he is paramount. Someone makes it clear Lee must never come back to town, frightening Lee into agreement. The only problem is, he'll be leaving Ryan behind…
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The house stands as though abandoned when we get back, the lights out, the curtains shut tight. I slide my key into the lock and motion for Ryan to stay outside for a minute. It wouldn't surprise me if she sat inside in the dark, waiting to see if I brought Ryan indoors. She's done it before, but luckily Ryan heard her voice and retreated out the door, closing it quietly so she wouldn't realise we'd been about to sneak up to my room. Only to shoot the shit, play on my Play Station, nothing untoward, but still, Mum would have suspected otherwise.
Seeing the house is clear, I call Ryan inside and, as he closes the front door, I go into the kitchen and put the washing-up liquid in the cupboard beneath the sink. I take a bottle of Coke out of the fridge—bought it earlier this morning when I got Mum's paper from the shop—and collect two glasses from the cupboard over the cooker. Back in the hallway, I smile at Ryan, even though he can't see it in the dark, and walk upstairs, pleased to hear his footsteps as he follows.
Wary, I push the door to my room open, expecting to find Mum sitting on my bed. I flick the light switch and blush at the state of my room, shown in all its cluttered, untidy glory under the harsh illumination of the bare ceiling bulb.
"Uh, excuse the mess," I mutter, stepping forward to scoop up a pile of dirty clothes and shoving them into the laundry bin. I hadn't anticipated Ryan coming in tonight; otherwise I'd have cleaned up a bit. He's only ever seen it presentable.
"No probs," he says, flinging himself on the bed, unfazed. He grabs the Play Station control and nods at the TV. "Boot it up, then."
I do then take off my jacket and flop on the bed beside him, reaching to my bookshelf to get the other control. The game starts, and we spend the next hour or so battling it out, Ryan winning every time, as usual. After the best out of five, I drop the control down the side of the bed, and it clonks as it hits the floor. I lie on my back, head against the pillow, and stare at the ceiling. Ryan is close, too close, yet not close enough. His body heat warms my bare arm, and I wonder what it would be like to press my skin to his, feeling it fully, properly.
"You ever thought about leaving here?" he asks, leaning over me to put the controller on the bookshelf.
His belly touches my side, and my stomach flips over. My cock twitches, and I will it not to harden, exposing how I feel for him when he might not appreciate my erection. If he isn't gay, if I've misinterpreted…shit, I'd hate to lose our friendship.
"Um, many times." I casually lay my hands over my crotch and hope he hasn't spotted my burgeoning cock. Shit!
"So what's stopping you?" He moves away, settling next to me, resting on his side, face propped in his hand, elbow digging into the mattress.
"Money. Guts." I swallow, pushing away images of what could have happened just then if I'd lifted my hand and twined my fingers in his hair. If I'd trailed my hand down his cheek, his chest, and to his groin…
"You could get a bedsit and afford it on your wages. If you did extra shifts at the pizza place you'd manage. As for having guts…one day she'll piss you right off, and you'll walk, no problem."
"I s'pose. I want to get out. Get out of this town, too, if I'm honest."
Ryan sits up, his fingers curling around my wrist. "Really?"
I stare at his hand, the contact searing, fucking great, and he releases his grip, retaking his former position. I will him to put his hand back so I can feel that rush again, but he doesn't.
Writing, A Day Off & A Couple of Covers
Thursday is usually my day off because my daughter, Nat, comes to visit. Unless I've got too much to do, steeped in a book, I take this day to forget about writing-based stuff and just be me. The problem is, my body and mind usually give up on me when I slow down or rest, and Thursdays see me dog tired by about three o'clock.
Anyway, I've been writing this week and gave myself two days to finish Burning. Unfortunately, as is usually the way with me, the book will be longer than my estimate. I'm a pantser, and my books usually evolve as I write them. The book took a different direction to my original intention, which will add another 6K to the book. No matter. So long as I know where I'm going with it, whatever word count I end up with is by the by. It just means another couple of days writing it, that's all.
After Blinding I want to write my part in the book I'm co-authoring with Jaime Samms then it's back into my latest EC book. Once those are done, I can start Inferno, the 3rd book in the Blinded series. It's all go, but I'm happy with that at the moment. I have my to-do list under control and don't feel so overwhelmed with everything on it.
I've been so busy this week I haven't been walking with the girls at night. By the time seven o'clock rolls around when we usually set off, I'm shattered. My mind is drained, and the last thing I feel like doing is giving my body a battering too. But I'll be back to walking Monday next week, because I'm determined to have Burning and my co-author scene off my list.
I've created a couple of covers for LYD authors. I enjoyed making them. I love doing cover art. When I go into Photoshop, I concentrate so hard on what I'm doing that everything else fades away. Here they are:
Hmm. That's about it from me as Sarah Masters/Emmy. The other me, whoa, she's having a ball with EC. One book out, another due in July, edits coming soon on a novel and a totally groovy review has given me hope that I'm onto a good thing with her. She's been well received in various places so far, which is lovely because I did worry, using another pen name, what it would be like being a 'new' author again. It's been great. Better than the first time around. I'm comfortable with her voice in her books—bonus!
Well, I'm off for a day of talking to Nat and pottering about the kitchen tidying up. I do plan to write about my '24' and Lost addiction at some point, so if you're also a fan, it would be good to read your take on the programmes. TTFN!
Glimmer – June 11th
It's been a busy few weeks for me. I'm just now starting to get a handle on all the irons in my fire and sorting everything into priority order and getting on with them. I have a couple of books that I really must finish fast, then I can slow down a bit and take my time a little more. Glimmer will be released June 11th, the first tale of the Blinded spin-off series, and I hope to complete Burning, the 2nd tale, by next week. I have had some EC work I've been writing since I wrote Glimmer, two tales that refused to let me go, and with one still to finish I can then get to Burning. I've found switching between m/m and het keeps my interest alive, and when one genre calls the other has to sit and wait for a little while. At the moment I'm on a het burst!
Once the second het is complete I'll be starting on June's issue of the AWH magazine, my last one as editor. I can no longer keep going with it as I had hoped. What started as a two-day venture turned into around seven, and with everything else I'm doing I can't spend that much time on the magazine. It was fun, sometimes frustrating, to work on, but I'm sensible enough to know when to put something aside for the good of everything else on my to-do list. Hopefully the magazine won't die—maybe someone with editorial experience and the time will come along and take it over.
I'm looking forward to going back to writing one book at a time too. I currently have three manuscripts started, one I can write when my attention wavers from whatever else I'm working on, but usually I only have one book on the go at a time. My mind hasn't been able to settle on one book recently, and while the word count mounts up, it's spread over the three books and none of them are getting finished as fast as I would like. So, nose to the grindstone for me. Finish them!
Here's hoping your writing projects are going well!
Book 4 in The Unusual Series Out Now!
The murders take on a new twist, and Lee continues to cope with being the recipient of macabre gifts…
Lee and Nathan's relationship reaches a new level, but the killings continue. This time it isn't anyone Lee knows, but news of the murder still hits him hard. He braces himself for another of the killer's 'gifts'. The policeman leans on Lee again, the case a difficult one for him to cope with, and they arrange an evening out to de-stress. However, the inevitable gift arrives, shaking up the small town's residents once again.


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Hemingway joins Dreamland design team
Having successfully completed the emergency works at Margate's Deamland site, Guy Hollaway Architects are looking forward to progressing the forthcoming phases of work for the £10million project with the Hemingway Design team.
Building on the success of the Turner Contemporary Gallery, the Dreamland project will earmark a significant milestone in the overall regeneration scheme for Margate and enhance Margate's reputation as one of the top 10 destinations in the world.
First opened in the 1860's, Dreamland is the oldest amusement Park in the UK and the regeneration will aim to restore the park back to it's former glory, creating the worlds first Heritage Theme Park and preserve what is an important part of our British cultural heritage. The initial phase of the project is due for completion in early 2014 and will see the restoration of the Grade II* listed Scenic Railway, repairs to the 1930's cinema building, the introduction of a new learning centre and community space along with the reopening of the park entrance.
The collaboration between the Hemingway Design team and Guy Hollaway Architects will aim to realise the Dreamland Trust's vision of "a living, breathing, multi-sensory environment telling Dreamland's rich historic story using art, design, music and architecture."
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July 20 and 21 | Indianapolis Marriott East
Registration opens March 15 with
a special $99 price through March 18!
What is in store for you at Midwestern Roots 2012?
- More than 30 thought-provoking lectures from nationally known speakers Dick Eastman, Shamele Jordon, J. Mark Lowe, Thomas MacEntee, Daniel S. Poffenberger, Juliana Smith, Curt B. Witcher and more
- Genealogy's Next Generation presented by D. Joshua Taylor
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Price includes two-day conference and lunches; additional fee for banquet and some pre-conference activities.
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Thursday through Saturday during the special offer period.
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D3 ARES Net Repeaters
The West Central Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Service net is held on the West Central Ohio Amateur Radio Association 145.110 (-) MHz repeater system. Some of the receive sites for this system use a 67.0 Hz PL tone. This system is also linked to a 224.160 MHz (-) repeater system.
If the 145.110 is not available, the designated backup repeater is the Montgomery County ARES 146.640 MHz (-) (123.0 Hz Tone).
If Dayton SKYWARN is active and the 146.640 is in use, the net will be moved as determined by the DEC or NM and Net Control operators.
As a final option, listen on 145.11 simplex for any announcements as to where the net has moved.


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Here is an ice cream stick structure made up from 200 sticks, which carried 30kg. of weight. Submitted by Sandip Babar. Questions from Garrett What glue did you use to build this tower? Was this just for fun and what inspired your design? Did you learn anything from building this structure that you could share with the rest of us? Thanks for sharing!


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International Business (BA)
UWTSD ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in teaching quality in Business Studies – The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
This course is designed for those students who aspire to a career in international business management in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage effectively in today's competitive global multi-cultural workplace.
The course adopts a competency-based approach to student learning, and provides grounding in the essential disciplines of effective international business management and inter-cultural awareness.
Key Facts
UCAS Code: N121
Institution Code: T80
Course Length:
3 years
Start Date: September
Tuition Fees for 2019/20:
£9,000 (Home/EU students)
£11,000 (Overseas students)
Scholarships and Bursaries
Swansea Business School
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Julie Hayward
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The programme is aimed at both domestic, UK, European and international students from a variety of academic and vocational backgrounds. It is available as a three-year full time programme or alternatively as a one-year 'top up' course for students transferring from other programmes.
The course embodies the principles of student employability and career development through its practical application of relevant academic concepts and theories to the international workplace. All subjects studied on the programme are relevant to the world of work, across specialist disciplines and sectors. The skills developed to achieve academic success are also those required by international employers and for study at higher levels. The flexibility of the programme allows students opportunities to specialise or to maintain their general studies to keep their options open depending on the trends in the job market.
The course adopts a modular approach and requires students to study modules equivalent to 120 credits per year with a variety of core and elective options at different stages of student progression.
Year 1 provides a generic foundation to the key disciplines of business and management and personal skill development. There is a community engagement project component designed to familiarise students with the application of key concepts in a practical workplace setting. All modules are compulsory.
Year 2 builds on the above and develops knowledge of the international business sphere in a variety of disciplines such as finance, marketing and HR.
Year 3 develops this further through greater analysis and practical application by studying strategy, cultural factors, and leadership and management issues in a global context. There is also the opportunity to choose from a range of options which complement the core modules. Students will also complete an extended organisational consultancy project on a relevant negotiated international theme designed to provide practical advice to an organisation in terms of how to improve in the international arena.
This programme offers an academically challenging, vocational experience which incorporates innovative teaching and assessment methods. Students will be expected to be active in managing their learning experience, to be creative and to take initiatives to develop themselves. The opportunity to study business and management in action is a rewarding intellectual experience which also provides a well-grounded base for future career development.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on work-based learning in order to develop your employability skills in preparation for a career in international business. Innovative learning strategies will be vocationally based in order to develop distinctive locally and internationally focused students with the attributes employers require. The University's international perspective and integration with employers and professional associations guarantee you highly relevant and current content. The wide range of extracurricular activities are both subject related and social experiences including a range of exciting field study trips which will further enhance your student experience.
The skills of managing ICT, communication to peers and external organisations, numeracy, problem solving, interacting in teams, ethical reasoning, critical appraisal, self-management and leadership have been particularly applauded. Students' progress through the programme ensures that they become increasingly self-confident and capable of managing their own learning. Graduates will have developed self-confidence and the ability to work in diverse environments and communicate at a wide variety of levels. The involvement of employers, visiting speakers and other organisations in the delivery of the programme gives students opportunities to interact with external networks and see the relevance of their studies.
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- Chris Thomas
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The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of assessments which will include assignments, essays, management reports, industry presentations, field study work, development portfolios, exams, reviews, and blogs. Assessments are designed to focus on employability skills required by the industry. Wherever possible vocational-based assessments aim to support critical thinking, ICT management skills, communication, numeracy, problem solving, teamwork, critical appraisal, self-management and leadership.
88 UCAS points.
The degree welcomes those who have studied other subject areas prior to entry as well as those applicants who have studied this subject in the past. Applicants with work experience, but few formal qualifications, may also join the programme following assessment of aptitude. In particular, the programme welcomes applicants who have A-level and Edexcel awards as well as a range of other certificates at this level from UK, EU and International bodies.
Other equivalent qualifications are accepted and the admissions panel will consider each application on an individual basis. Please note also that our offers are not based solely on your academic achievements; we take into account your full range of skills, experience and attainments when considering your application.
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
The international job marketplace is increasingly competitive and our graduates exit with significant subject knowledge and relevant skills designed to meet the demands of employers. Possible careers are very diverse including entry (often with exemptions) to the management professions, management trainee programmes in financial institutions, services or manufacturing, management in public and third sector organisations, self-employment, teacher education or further study at master's or PhD levels.
The faculty offers an MBA with an international business specialism for those who wish to undertake further study. The flexibility of study on the programme empowers students to gear their studies to their career ambitions and personal circumstances. The programme's interaction with employers, the possibility of integration of work-based learning and internships further accentuate the employability of graduates and the currency of the programme content. The integration of UK, EU and international students and a strong Alumni association allows networking and the establishment of long-standing friendships. Many of our graduates now work for international companies around the world.
UK/EU Tuition Fees
Visit our UK/EU Tuition Fees section to find out more.
Overseas Tuition Fees
Visit our Overseas Fees section to find out more.
Scholarships and Bursaries
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
Extra costs to be borne by the student
As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum with additional activities being optional.
Field trips and placement costs
Field trips will be available for students, which are optional. Costs for UK and International trips will be provided at the beginning of the academic year.
Students undertaking placements abroad will incur travel, living and possibly accommodation costs. The amount will depend upon location and current state of the UK pound. For students undertaking placements in the USA, additional visa costs will apply.
Students will be expected to pay four weeks prior to field trips taking place. Travel and visa costs for overseas placements, three months before departure.
The programme's strong vocational orientation is designed to enhance student skills in the field of business and management in the globalised marketplace. It integrates theoretical study and application to real world cases, in each module's teaching strategy but also in direct interaction with the University's external partnerships, including employers' organisations, professional associations, international partners and spin off entrepreneurial activities. In particular our business management graduates have analytical, research, information technology, interpersonal, cross-cultural communication competency and empathetic skills.
The skills of managing ICT, communication to peers and external organisations, numeracy, problem solving, interacting in teams, ethical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, critical appraisal, self-management and leadership have been particularly applauded. Students' progress through the programme ensures that they become increasingly self-confident and capable of managing their own learning.
Graduates will have developed self-confidence and the ability to work in diverse environments and communicate to a wide variety of levels. Overseas students joining the programme also benefit from the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge of English given its importance as the acknowledged dominant language of international business.
- Business Management (BA)
- Marketing Management (BA)
- Business and Finance (BA)
- Human Resource Management (BA)
Final year International Direct Entry Mode
Students who choose this mode will study the International Business Communications module in block delivery format, at the beginning of their study time. They will benefit from personal counselling and support to establish a foundation for their continuing studies. They will study the remaining five modules (all at 20 credits, level 6) and always benefit from full integration into the wider activities of the Faculty e.g. Enterprise and Industry Weeks, guest presentations, opportunities to enter industry/management competitions or develop business plans to start their own enterprises.
The friendly approach of the University allows early diagnosis of learning needs and support for skill enhancement. This includes respect for specialist needs. There is a learning support team who run regular workshops and tutorials in basic and advanced skill development. The close working relationships between tutors and students and students and their classmates allows a positive, active-learning environment.


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Students, faculty and staff are invited to a screening party for the Thursday-night debut of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder, the pilot for which was filmed in part at Ursinus earlier this year. Festivities begin at 9:30 p.m., with a red carpet leading to Olin Auditorium. Read More
Category Archives: Student Activities
Students Enjoy Postponed Family Day Activities
Inflatables and sweet snacks postponed from last week's rainy Family Day provided some end-of-the-week outdoor enjoyment for students. Read More
Motivational Messages Kick Off Kindness Week
Kindness Week, the feel-good campaign that is the work of Fighting for Ophelia, got underway with its signature supportive messages chalked on sidewalks across campus. Other activities for the week include signing the Kindess Pledge, sending candy to friends, and decorating cookies. Read More
Pause for Paws: "Best Day Ever"
More than a dozen dogs visited campus for the semester's first Pause for Paws, an event that invites faculty and staff to bring their fun-loving dogs to campus to visit with students. Overheard from multiple students: "This is the best day ever!" Read More
Active Outside the Classroom
A wide variety of clubs and organizations provide Ursinus students with a political voice, creative outlets, networking opportunities, religious community, and entertainment. Photos from this year's Activities Fair show the range of options for involvement outside the classroom. Read More
Tamagawa Drum and Dance Performance Is Already a Sell-Out
The Tamagawa Taiko and Dance troupe returns to Ursinus on April 14 for what is already a sold-out performance in the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center's Lenfest Theater. Read More
Celebrate Literature with Edible Books Festival
The Edible Books Festival, a worldwide celebration of literature, creative thinking, humor and food, will mark its first decade at Ursinus College this year on March 27 in the Myrin Library first floor lounge. The community is welcome to peruse the entries as winners are announced at a 3 p.m. reception. Read More
Ursinus College Meistersingers Present Spring Concert
The Ursinus College Meistersingers will present a concert on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Bomberger Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Read More
"Calculus: The Musical!" Returns to Ursinus
Calculus: The Musical! comes to Ursinus March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center's Lenfest Theater. Read More
Recyclemania Carnival a Huge Hit
Stacking recycled water bottles, taste-testing organics versus non-organics, recycled origami from Ellie Katz 2015, organic aphrodisiacs (strawberries, blood oranges, chocolate), along with recycled putt-putt, basketball, pong and bowling had 150 students plus staff thinking about sustainability at the inaugural Recylemania Carnival on Feb. 26. Read More


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He was on the phone pacing in the dorms at Rodeo Bible Camp. I could tell it was a pretty serious conversation he was having on the phone. I grabbed a couple more thing and headed to the door when he hit his knees and started crying. I could barely make out his words through the sobs. Walking over to him, I knelt down and put my hand on his boot. Doctors had just found tumors in his Dad's bladder and were rushing him into surgery. I felt like I had stepped into the middle of a story that was going terribly wrong.
I had missed the beginning of the rodeo. I had been at a camp the week before and it ended Saturday morning. Tricia and I sped toward the arena and arrived in plenty of time for the bulls. There was a different feeling at the rodeo. I walked towards the trailer of one of the stock contractors and found his wife standing outside talking with another woman. She was telling her about the accident that had happened the night before as they were running calves through. The horse accident resulted in a broken pelvis and a world turned on its head for this family for the next 8 months or so. I walked into a story that had gone terribly bad.
The message came across my phone between clinic times at camp. He fights bulls at the PRCA level and was up north in Minnesota when he texted to chat. I finished up what I was doing and called him back. We chatted for a while about rodeo, travel, and life on the road. Every time I talk to him I get a little jealous of him. But then he told me about how he was struggling with traveling this year. His wife, who had traveled everywhere with him for the last 2 summers, ever since they were married, has developed a back problem. This started a problem with the insurance company, doctors, and others. She just wants to travel with him, he just wants her there, but her back wont let her. As I spoke with him, there was no jealousy present this time, but a feeling that I had stepped into a story gone wrong.
Stories go wrong all the time…its called conflict. Conflict is great for TV ratings and DVD Sales, but horrible in day-to-day life. There is no escaping it however, because everyone of us was born into a story gone terribly wrong.
Genesis starts off the story of God's interaction with man like this "In the beginning God…" [berisith 'Elohim]. At the very first, before all else, was God. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit existed as a community, three persons in one being having the same desires and will. God wasn't dependent on anyone or anything, but the love and community was so perfect, that God decided to create something to share it with. So…"In the beginning God created…" He took to building, creating, molding, forging. Jesus was there as God "spoke" [d-b-r] the Universe into existence (John 1.1-3). The Holy Spirit loves creating and played His active role in creation.
In this process, everything was created. All the matter and energy that ever was came out of God's creativity in the beginning. At the end of all this process after 5 days of creating, on the 6th day, God makes man and woman to look like Him and to show Him off (Genesis 1.26-28). God had started this whole creation process with Man in mind. With all of the rest of creation God declared it good, but with this new piece of handiwork, God declared it "very good".
The story of humanity has changed quite a bit since God declared us very good. The "very good" has become very seldom as we deal with cancer, divorce, neglect, abuse, death, sickness, deceit, greed, and toil. "Very good" is not a word we would use to describe the world we live in. The second everyone of us was born, we stepped into a story gone very wrong.
But know that the story began very good. We have a good God who created us to live in his presence forever. We may have walked into a story gone bad, but it wasn't supposed to be this way.


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How to do marketing in slow season
Every business has slow seasons of the year.
Mine too.
Maybe it's in the summer, or the beginning of the year, or tax season. When business and sales are slow.
Or maybe you sell seasonal products that really only sell well in one season, such as ice cream in the summer, or ski lift tickets in the winter.
But don't be afraid of the slow season! There are so many things you can do for your marketing!
Here are 6 tips that you can do when sales slow down:
Be different and stand out from the competition
In order to keep things steady during your slower months, narrow your audience down and focus on a very small niche to sell and advertise to. For example, if you run a restaurant that has slower seasons of the year, try marketing yourself to a gluten-free or dairy-free crowd.
It doesn't mean you have to offer these foods only; it's just the audience you focus on.
Start blogging about some recipes, sharing social media updates with pictures of delicious dairy- and gluten-free dishes, and emailing special offers for people with gluten- and dairy-free diets.
Finding a gap in the market that not filled by a competitor can create a huge advantage for you during the slow season.
Be active on social media
It's important to stay in contact with leads and past customers throughout the entire year, but you have more time during the slow season. Take more time to post, answer questions, and solve customers' problems on social media.
Consider social media your virtual storefront because even though customers may not be in your store at the moment, they still check their social media news feed. Even if they don't buy, you can still build your business, and make people remember you when they need your product or service.
Grow your database when the season is still good
Building an email or mailing list is essential for business anytime. But it shows its real value during the off-season, when customers don't buy, and there is not enough money for advertising.
Build your database when everyone is around. Growing this list is so much easier when you have plenty of traffic. Creating a list of past customers and leads, as well as people interested in your business, will enable you to convert new leads into customers during your slow season.
Make sure your website has plenty of calls-to-action for people to stay in touch with you by subscribing to an email list or a blog.
As long as you have their permission and avoid overuse, e-mail can be a powerful and inexpensive marketing tool.
Send regular email content
Maybe it's the slow season, but customers can still engage with your company! Just be sure you're delivering high-value content to their inboxes and show them that you care about them, even if no money is involved.
Spend your energy on sending valuable content to your list during the slow season to establish loyalty with your current audience, and grow your list.
You can always mail them a postcard, coupon flyer, newsletter etc. to keep your brand, products, or services on their mind.
Continue Creating High Quality Content
Write more blog posts, and post more on social media. Off-season or not, you need to use content marketing for long-term success, not quick results.
Just because people don't buy at the moment doesn't mean that they are not interested in consuming helpful content. If you continue to create high-quality content that speaks to your target audience, you'll build solid relationships through your content, and bridge into your peak season.
Create short campaigns
Many of the slow seasons are because of holidays and peak vacation periods. Summer and the beginning of the winter are two of the most noticeable.
Don't run long campaigns during these seasons, because people are typically focusing on their vacations, don't check their emails that often, and are not in a "buying mood".
Running short, exciting campaigns are more likely to get success, because people who see your ad have to buy immediately in order to get the deal. Even if they are on their vacation, or just packing and getting ready – or just came back.
Post later in the day than usual. If you normally send out emails at 7 AM, shift your sending schedule to 9 AM. If you posted on social media at 6 PM, post at 8 PM. People are enjoying their vacations, getting up later, or checking their phone only at the end of a fun day, often just before bed.
Related articles:
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How marketing makes sales smooth and easy
What other marketing tips do you have for the slow season? Share your advice in the comments!


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Children's Activities Near Niceville, Florida
Nestled within the Boggy Bayou of the Florida panhandle, the city of Niceville has a population of 12,941 according the the 2011 U.S. Census estimate. It is close to Eglin Air Force Base and other neighboring towns providing activities for kids. With the beaches close as well, parents can find things to do for their children in and around Niceville.
Parks and Beaches
The Niceville Children's Park (cityofniceville.org/park) provides several fun elements for kids. It has sandboxes with buckets and shovels provided, a bubble-making button, slides, monkey bars, rocking toys and water spray features. Thirteen miles from Niceville in the town of Destin is Henderson Beach State Park (floridastateparks.org/hendersonbeach). It has 6,000 feet of white sand beaches, playgrounds, a nature trail, a boardwalk and green space for play. Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park (no website; 1300 Miracle Strip Parkway; 850-689-5772) is 14 miles away from Niceville in Fort Walton Beach offering playgrounds, beaches, picnic pavilions and dune walkovers.
Seven miles from Niceville at the Eglin Air Force Base in the Air Force Armament Museum (afarmamentmuseum.com). It contains several exhibits of aircraft, including the fastest plane ever built, the SR-71 Blackbird. The museum provides interactive displays with children in mind. Fourteen miles to the south of Niceville in Fort Walton Beach is the Emerald Coast Science Center (ecscience.org). It has hands-on displays teaching kids about the five senses, flight, automobiles, reflection and light. Many live critters are on display such as snakes, geckos and tarantulas.
Wildlife and Outdoors
The Turkey Creek Trail and Boardwalk (cityofniceville.org/turkey) will please the kids with a nature walk. Turtles, ducks and several kinds of birds frequent the area while the trail provides swimming holes and benches. The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (gulfarium.com) is 15 miles from Niceville in Fort Walton Beach featuring sea lions, sea turtles, sting rays, seals and otters with opportunities to feed penguins 1. Kids ages 3 and older can try their hand at fishing while learning about native fish to the Gulf Coast.
The Niceville Family YMCA (ecymca.org) provides swim lessons for children and a variety of sports programs. Soccer, T-ball, basketball, flag football, softball and volleyball are available at certain seasons of the year. A Dance Studio (adancestudio.net) offers dance classes in tap, lyrical, jazz, ballet and hip-hop for preschool and school-age children. Amplified Performing Arts Center (getapac.com) features dance, tumbling and cheer classes for ages 3 and older.
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Folsom Studio 1/15: OPEN PAINT STUDIO ~ Paint What You Want ~ All Supplies Included ~ ONLY $25!
January 15th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Paint what you want!
ONLY $25 ~ All art supplies included!
All ages welcome!
Guests under age 21 will be seated in the Folsom Family Room. And all adults bringing wine or beer will be set up in our adult studio which is zoned for alcohol.
Let's tune out the day and paint away! Open Paint includes acrylic paint, easel, brushes, 14 x 18 canvas, aprons and a beautiful studio to paint in located in Old Town Folsom on Historic Sutter St! Bring some beer, wine, beverages and food to enjoy while you work. Or even order take out from one of our amazing neighboring restaurants to enjoy throughout your painting experience. We supply complimentary paper plates, cups, napkins, plastic cutlery, plastic wine glasses, bottle openers, designated food tables and a full refrigerator and microwave for your use. :)
There is no instruction for the painting, but one of our staff will be on site to help you with the process of setting up!
If you would like, we can sketch out one of our many images onto the canvas for you prior to you showing up for an additional $5! This fee is an additional charge and payable at the studio. If you would like a pre-drawn image onto your canvas, please let us know ahead of time which image you would like by stating so in the "comments box" at check out. You can view the paintings to pick from by clicking onto the "Gallery" tab at the top of our website.
The OPEN PAINT lasts from 12pm-3pm. Try to get in early to get the most studio time! :)
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If you were interested in booking this time frame for a private painting party, please contact the studio at (916) 985-4535 to see if anyone has signed up for the Open Paint. If not, we can swap out the Open Paint for your instructed private party! :)
Give the gift of creativity by purchasing Gift Certificates for the ones you love! Gift Certificates can be purchased online from our website. They do not expire and can be used toward any class.
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With school set to start in a few weeks and summer winding down, we hit up the good folks at North Vancouver District Public Library for some reading recommendations for kids this fall.
Here are nine titles to get kids fired up about reading as the days grow shorter, school starts and a chill hits the air:
Super Sketchy, by Ted Staunton (The Almost Epic Squad series)
This exciting Canadian series will keep readers turning pages! In Super Sketchy, Daisy is starting over at a new school and she wishes she wasn't there. When Daisy uses a certain pencil though, she finds out that she becomes whatever she draws. If only her drawing skills were more accurate! Try this book or others in the series: Mucus Mayhem (Kevin Sylvester), What Blows Up (Ted Staunton), Irresistible (Richard Scrimger).
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, by Jason Reynolds
This is a novel told in 10 blocks, showing all the different directions a walk home can take. The story was going to begin with a school bus falling from the sky, but no one saw it happen. They were all too busy on their own journeys home. This is a funny, poignant look at the detours taken as we walk along our own paths.
Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray, by Jess Keating
Nikki Tesla is a lonely young inventor who isn't willing to give up her passion for invention. When her death ray accidentally blows up her bedroom she is sent to the only place that can handle her: Genius Academy. Nikki struggles to fit in and feels like an outsider thanks to a secret that she can't let anyone discover. When her death ray is stolen, Nikki must do her best to fit in and play nice to figure out who is the thief.
Other Words for Home, by Jasmine Warga
Jude's home in Syria has become unsafe so she and her mother travel to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati. Her father and brother must stay behind and Jude worries for them as she adjusts to a new life full of surprises.
Zenobia July, by Lisa Bunker
Zenobia July is starting fresh this year. She used to live in Arizona with her father but now she's in Maine with her aunts. In the past, she spent her time behind a computer screen working on her coding and hacking skills but in her new home she's coming out of her shell and making new friends. In Maine, she can live openly as the girl she knew she always was. When someone anonymously posts hateful messages on the school website, Zenobia knows that she can solve the mystery.
The Pigeon has to go to School, by Mo Willems
Everyone's favourite pigeon is back and he's not so happy about the idea of going to school since he already knows everything! This loveable pigeon is a teeny bit nervous about going to school, but he soon changes his tune once he sees the school bus. If you've read Willem's other pigeon books, you'll know how our feathered friend feels about buses. … If you have a little one anxious to go to school for the first time, this would be a great book to read this summer.
If I Built A School, by Chris Van Dusen
If you could design a school, what would it look like? Imagine a school with pop-up textbooks, skydiving wind tunnels and a trampoline basketball court in the gym, a robo-chef to serve lunch in the cafeteria, field trips to Mars, and a whole lot more. Reading this book might inspire readers to create their own dream school!
Back to School: A Global Journey, by Maya Ajmera and John D. Ivanko
Imagine what it is like to travel to school by rickshaw, boat, or even a camel. In this informational picture book, you'll learn how children from all parts of the world are going back to school.
The King of Kindergarten, by Derrick Barnes
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone, and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements – and then wake up to start another day.
Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.
The library is also offering a wide range of programs starting in the fall. Here are a few of the highlights:
-Parent Child Mother Goose at Capilano Library. Tuesdays starting Oct. 1.
-Paws 4 Stories at Lynn Valley Library. Starts Thursday, Sept. 19.
-Fun with Lego at Parkgate Library. Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.
-Pro-D Day Fun. All NVDPL locations. Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Feb. 7 and May 4.
-After School Fun at the Library (early dismissal days). All NVDPL locations. Sept. 25, Nov. 20, Jan. 29, April 29 and May 27, 2 p.m-4 p.m.
Visit the library's website for more info.


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We often talk about bed bug basics like what bed bugs look like, how to get rid of bed bugs, etc., but there are actually many interesting, and perhaps slightly disturbing, facts about bed bugs. They are not just these pests that we find in hotel rooms that leave us with itchy bites and crawling skin. Bed bugs are a complex critter and their behaviors and habits are what make them a hard pest to get rid of. To help stay bed bug savvy, our St. Louis pest control pros at Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions would like to share four things that you may not have known about bed bugs.
#1 Bed bugs do not always live in beds - We know that they find us in our beds at night in order to get a blood meal but bed bugs do not always live in our beds. In fact, most of the time (especially during the day) if you try to inspect your mattress and sheets for live bed bugs, you will not find them! There are however some signs of bed bugs that will help you in your future inspections. But for the most part, bed bugs stay well hidden during the day, often dwelling in cracks and crevices in the walls, behind furniture or embedded in upholstered furniture.
#2 Bed bugs have been found in all 50 states - Even if your city is not listed on the top 50 bed bug infested cities, it does not mean you are in the clear. All 50 states have seen bed bug infestations in homes and businesses so no one is exempt from the potential of a bed bug infestation. It's all about learning how to avoid bed bugs when traveling, or going back to school, or devising a bed bug response plan if you are a business.
#3 They can survive many months without food - These sneaky little pests are not only hard to find but they can also live for months without taking a blood meal. What this means is that even if you are not seeing signs of bed bugs or waking to bed bug bites, your home could still be infested! One way to help reduce the threat of a bed bug infestation is to get rid of clutter which allows these insects to stay hidden. Also, make sure to ask about K9 bed bug inspections for the quick and accurate detection of whether or not your home or business is housing these nuisance pests.
#4 Bed bugs are smarter than you think - They know that during the day they need to stay hidden and they know how to stay inconspicuous at night. Bed bugs wait until they sense human's breathing out carbon dioxide at night, crawl onto the skin and get a blood meal. Furthermore, their saliva is like an anesthetic so that you do not wake up startled from feeling a bite in your skin. Some people don't even have a reaction to bed bug bites at all!
To learn more about bed bug control in St. Louis and for Mid-Missouri communities please contact Rottler today! Our trained bed bug exterminators are fully equipped to handle even the worst bed bug infestations with our K9 bed bug inspections as well as St. Louis bed bug heat treatments. Before bed bugs have a chance to bite, give us a call!


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I'm back! If you hadn't noticed that I have been away - hard! I must say I was a bit overwhelmed by Simone's flattering tribute. She's obviously had a sheltered life and has only been around me when I've been in a good mood. But I must say she has been marvellous while I was in hospital.
In spite of a heavy work schedule running her own business (she sells property in France), she has kept most things up to date for me. My present status is A OK. I'll try not to make this too wince-making but if you are squeamish you should look away now.
My eye, which had gone blind due to the medication I took over a period of two years, is still a bit dodgy but as long as I don't want to see anything, is serviceable. I have one of the most wonderful scars on my belly that you could wish for. In fact, when I do the new voice anime that I'm up for in January, I've asked to have the name of the character changed. In the last one it was Lady Violator. I've suggested Lady Cicatrix. And I'm considering travelling the country with a little tent. Five quid to get a first hand gawk at the scars. But the Scalpelteer seems to have done a good job and once I get back on the treadmill my stomach should be wasp-like in no time.
And my heart. What can I say. After waiting for nearly two years I at last found someone prepared to stick the knife in. It's beating away like a sledge hammer now. I would put myself up for a few marathons and triathlons but I think it might be cheating. Unless there is a Bionic Woman section.
The down side of all that time lolling around on an operating table is that I have had to miss some really great Conventions. There was one down in Wales that I had to pull out of because the old ticker was playing up - pre-op. Then the night before I was due to go to the SECC in Glasgow for Memorabilia I caught an infection and had to pull out. A bit pissed off about that. I had insured myself against illness but when I made the claim the insurance refused to pay - because I didn't have the right illness. So be warned! Make sure you have the right illness for the right insurance policy. I've also cancelled the Chiller Theatre in New Jersey. I was all ready to go but I was warned off. I have to take it easy until November - just to be sure.
Then it's all systems go. First up is Leicester on 10th November. I will be appearing at the Aylestone Leisure Centre for the Music and Film Fair. You're safe. I'm not singing - just signing. Before that I have three of four radio interviews publicising the event.
Two days later I'm doing a commentary for the release of the new DVD COUNTESS DRACULA. This will be coupled with VAMPIRE LOVERS and marketed as a boxed set in January 2003. Then I'm off to Paris for a PA at a Ghost Evening. I'm not sure that is me. They're probably going to be disappointed when I show up in the flesh. They had probably heard about my bouts in hospital and expected me to turn up in a less corporeal state. I do have a sort of qualification, my book The Bedside Companion for Ghosthunters.
Henry Cook has proved that he is a good mate and not mad at me for not turning up in Glasgow by inviting me to the NEC Birmingham for Memorabilia, 16th -17th November.
A week later, the 23rd. I'm at the Hammersmith Polish Centre for the 6th Annual Fan Club Reunion where you will have the opportunity of dining with the likes of horror author James Herbert and the legendary Ray Harryhausen. Plus others who haven't confirmed yet. In the past we have had Carolyn Munro, Doug (Pinhead) Bradley, Valerie Leon, Anthony Bate, Fenella Fielding, Garfield Morgan, Janina Faye, Robin Parkinson, Producer Chris Chrisafis and many others. Tickets for the event are £35 for Club members and £40 for non-members. It's a sit-down dinner and there is dancing to a Russian band.
Then I'm doing a stint on the shopping channel before turning out for the Music and Film Fair at the Wembley Exhibition Centre on 30th November and 1st. December.
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Charity Gift Cards
Charity gift cards are a great way to pay it forward to both a loved one and a worthy cause. According to GiftCards.com, there are two types of charity gift cards. One type of card allows the recipient to purchase whatever she wants, and a portion of the sale goes to a charity. The other type allows the recipient to donate the amount of the card to the charity of his choice. The latter is less flexible as it cannot be redeemed by the recipient for an actual gift.
Pros of Charity Gift Cards
Gift cards that support charities are a great way to give back and offer many advantages.
Benefit Charities
It's hard to overlook the obvious benefit that charity gift cards support charities. What's more, they support charities in a way that requires nothing of the charity in question. Whereas most fundraising efforts are driven directly by the charities themselves, a gift card is organized by a third party and the charity simply gets the check.
Reduce Consumerism
What do you get for the person who has everything? Getting that person more stuff doesn't make sense. However, getting him a meaningful gift that allows him to donate to a charity has the appeal of not adding to material possessions.
Tax Deduction
When you purchase a charity gift card that can only be redeemed for a donation to a nonprofit, you can claim the deduction for the value of the card on your tax return as a charitable donation. Just be sure to keep the receipt so you can use it for proof of purchase at tax time.
Cons of Charity Gift Cards
Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks associated with charity gift cards.
Most charity gift cards are accompanied by an activation and processing fee. CreditCards.com notes most card providers charge a flat fee as well as a processing fee. The flat fee can range from 50 cents to $5 while the processing fee can range from three to eight percent. So, if you purchased a charity gift card valued at $100 that was accompanied by a $3 activation fee and six percent processing fee, you'd spend a total of $109. Also, keep in mind some charity gift cards will deduct these fees from the total value of the gift card, decreasing the amount of your donation.
Expiration Dates
Unlike standard gift cards, these products typically come with an expiration date. If the card is not used in a timely manner, the funds will be forfeited.
Limited Flexibility
If you purchase a gift card that cannot be redeemed by the recipient for a gift, you are in essence forcing her to donate to a specified list of charities. Unfortunately, her preferred charity may not be on the list.
Not all charities will be included on the roster, especially the smaller ones. To avoid this issue, only purchase charity gift cards from a reputable provider that has a wide variety of organizations to choose from.
Shipping Costs
You probably won't be able to walk into the nearest big-box retailer or drug store and purchase a charity gift card. Instead, you'll need to do so online from a reputable seller, so that means you may have to pay a fee to have the card shipped to the intended recipient.
Types of Charities Supported
These cards support charities in various industries, including:
- Animals
- Arts
- Children and Families
- Climate Change
- Community Development
- Disaster Relief
- Economic Recovery
- Environmental Protection
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human Services
- Hunger
- Poverty
- Sports and Recreation
- Religious
- Women's Rights
Where to Find Charity Gift Cards
You can find charity gift cards on the following websites:
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5% administrative fee
3% credit card transaction fee
$0.50 per card from card balance
Physical Gift Cards (minimum purchase amount: $5 )
Gift eCards (minimum purchase amount: $2)
Custom Physical Gift Cards (100 cards or minimum order of $1,500)
Printable Gift Card
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$2 credit card and processing fee for email and print-at-home gift cards
$5 credit card and processing fee for print and ship gift cards ($3 for orders of 20 or more)
$2 for gift card claim codes
Email Gift Cards (minimum purchase amount: $25)
Printed Gift Cards- at home or print and ship (minimum purchase amount: $25)
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An Important Consideration
The next time you're in the mood for gift-giving or a special occasion rolls around, a charity gift card may be a viable option. They're a great way to put a smile on the recipient's face while supporting a good cause. However, before you make a purchase, be sure to read the fine print from the provider to ensure the terms and conditions best suits your needs.


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Almost one in three adults thinks care and support services are free for older and disabled people, according to survey findings just released. Barely one in two imagines they will themselves need care and support. The scale of ignorance of the social care system must be a source of alarm to ministers as they approach the end on Friday of their "engagement process" ahead of next year's green paper on a new settlement on care funding and provision.
The findings in the survey, by Ipsos Mori for the Department of Health (DH), date from fieldwork in August, but are unlikely to have shifted much since. Of more than 1,700 people questioned, 31% (42% in London and 39% of those aged 25-34) were certain or inclined to think care and support would be free if they needed it. Only 51% disagreed with the proposition that they would not need such services in future.
No wonder care services minister Phil Hope sounded anxious last weekend, speaking in Birmingham at the last of the DH's consultation events, when he said: "It's vital I discuss, with the general public, how we can create a high-quality, affordable care and support system for a rapidly ageing population. I urge everyone to get involved. The reform affects us all."
How fundamental is the reform being contemplated? Among the voices quoted by the DH in Birmingham was that of a Japanese academic, Manami Hori, of Tokai University, advocating compulsory long-term care insurance as implemented in her country. But so radical a step looks long-term, and there is great pressure for more immediate action to render the existing system more consistent and transparent.
This week, the Right Care Right Deal coalition of charities added its weight to the call for the system to be nationalised - at least in terms of its rules - to make it simpler and end inconsistencies between local authorities. Paul Cann, policy director of coalition member Help the Aged, says: "A national system of care entitlement would ensure people across the country could be clear about what they would get, should the need for care and support arise, and could plan their financial and other arrangements accordingly."
A blueprint for reform along such lines was last night unveiled by a commission of inquiry that was set up by Hampshire county council. Bringing together local politicians and national experts and commentators, including this writer, the commission took evidence from hundreds of older and disabled people, and their carers, who overwhelmingly declared the care system unfair, unaffordable and failing to meet their needs.
Getting Personal, the commission's report, proposes, among a raft of recommendations, three practical and affordable steps to respond to discontent with the system and to offer some form of personalised service for all: a "universal offer" of help and advice for every person with care and support needs, regardless of means; free social care for up to eight weeks for all those at risk of hospital admission or facing discharge from hospital and in need of support; and an increase in the threshold for means-testing from the present £22,500 of assets to £50,000.
In addition, the commission suggests replacing the current charging rules with a national resource allocation system that would compute a net contribution from public funds for each individual after taking account of any means-tested contribution they should make, while still leaving scope for some local discretion.
Hampshire intends to act on the commission's recommendations that are within its discretion. In particular, it plans to work with the county's NHS primary care trust to pool more funding for preventive services and to channel health money into personal budgets for service users. The PCT chair, Jonathan Montgomery, sat on the commission.
Ken Thornber, Hampshire's Conservative leader, who chaired the commission, says a key aim is to reopen the care and support system to all who need help, irrespective of their personal circumstances. "People who have saved, often modest amounts, do not qualify for publicly funded support and ... often do not get information or advice," he says. "As a result, many feel isolated, unsupported and confused.
"Our belief is that everyone should be entitled to some help, information and advice, regardless of their means and whether they are eligible for social care."
• David Brindle is the Guardian's public services editor and was a member of the Hampshire commission of inquiry. The commission's report is at hants.gov.uk/adult-services/getting-personal.htm; visit the government's Care and Support site to join the debate


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How do I edit?
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Eeeh, how did you see that?
DIP, near the area DIP edit, you can find a button that says create/edit.
If you cant find it,, than maybe Takahashi is changing something..
No, sorry at the moment we only allow 4 PCB pics..
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Most say that the new layout is much cooler than your old.
Nice work guys!
how do I add dip settings for added PCBs?
And can I add more than 4 PCB pictures ?
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Buzz Bumble – TV Series
Fifty two episodes of cartoon madness? Sounds like our kind of gig. This show was a blast to work on. A bumble bee named Buzz Bumble and his best pal, a blowfly named Joe Blow, live in a cardboard box. Each night they stage a variety stunt musical show to an audience of bugs. Like all theatre productions, it's an adventure that rarely goes to plan and Buzz Bumble struggles to keep the show on track and the theatre in one piece.
First, many days in the studio recording the actors speaking and singing their parts. Then editing, assembly, and hand off to the animatic team.
On the sound-design front, each area of the show's cardboard box theatre was given its own dedicated reverb signature – there's not a dry line of dialogue anywhere in the show. We also build a re-useable library of sonic mayhem – crashes, explosions, cannon blasts etc. which came in super handy toward the end of the schedule as things got tight (as they always do!)
Musically the show was a really fun mix of styles. There were live band tracks for the on-screen "leech band", some short musical-theatre segments (which had to be composed and recorded prior to the animatic stage), a bunch of recurring character leitmotifs, and a whole lot of "Mickey mousing" under the more slapstick elements. The hope musically was to hit somewhere between homage and parody of the US "golden-age" animation shorts.
Buzz Bumble has had two Saturday morning runs on GO! All episode can now be seen on the Buzz Bumble YouTube channel.


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I missed yesterday's prompt for Diabetes Blog Week (because I was so incredibly jet lagged), about what I Can do… I've talked a lot about what I CAN do with diabetes, so I'm taking a mulligan. And a warning… I will ramble. This is a total stream of consciousness post (which is scary, as I'm not quite conscious yet…).
Today's prompt is this:
Many of us share lots of aspects of our diabetes lives online for the world to see. What are some of the aspects of diabetes that you choose to keep private from the internet? Or from your family and friends? Why is it important to keep it to yourself?
There are things about my diabetes I don't talk about on the internet…or with my family and friends….
or even myself.
But I have talked about these secrets face-to-face with other people with diabetes at The Diabetes UnConference.
For the first time.
Ever in my life.
One secret I had never uttered out loud before that moment, even to myself in a locked room, afraid that if I did, it would actually be real and that I would have to face it.
I shared that secret. I faced it. It's real and no less scary now then when the words tumbled clumsily from my mouth.
That secret probably won't be spoken aloud again by me…. ever. But I did share it with a small group of people who didn't judge or immediately run and tell others or post it as a cautionary tale for the next generation. Because they had similar unspoken secrets that they shared with people in a room where they knew those secrets would stay safe and protected.
I share a lot of my life with diabetes. I've talked about how diabetes secrets can be harmful to my health, how not sharing certain secrets can be harmful to my relationships, but there are secrets that are kept just for me because I need them to stay that way.
They're embarrassing.
Fodder for accusations or held up as ammunition by others about how NOT to live your life with diabetes.
And really, those secrets don't help anyone but me. I learned from those experiences.
I am stronger for those secrets.
We all keep diabetes secrets, even those who do not have diabetes. How we feel about people's behaviors or attitudes and just keep quiet when you want to wrinkle your nose and say: "What the hell are you doing?" is a secret we keep. When we bite our tongues and don't ask why they aren't better educated on their own diabetes or even more honestly wonder how people survive with choices they make, it is a secret we keep.
Those secrets don't help.
They hurt.
And I'm more about helping and lifting up others and educating those who want to hear it (and sometimes those who don't even know they need to hear it) than I am about hurting others with the secrets about diabetes I keep.
But those secrets I have told? I've only told them to those who have secrets of their own and will keep my just as safe.
The Internet is not the place to share those secrets, because, as Edward Snowden has shown… the Internet is not a place to keep secrets.
My secrets stay with me and those who I entrusted at The Diabetes UnConference. My diabetes secrets are safe there.
Even the one that scares me.


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Offline access in Outlook Web App 2013
What is it?
Offline access in Outlook Web App for Exchange 2013 lets users use Outlook Web App even when not connected to a network.
Offline access is newly available in Outlook Web App on the following web browsers.:
- Internet Explorer 10
- Safari 5 or greater (supported on Mac desktops only)
- Chrome
For more information about the offline user experience, see Using Outlook Web App offline.
What data is available offline?
- Users will be able to see all their folders, and content in all offline-supported folders.
- Offline-supported folders include:
- Inbox
- Drafts
- Any folder viewed from the browser in the last week
- For each offline-supported folder, users will have 3 days of content or 150 items, whichever is larger.
- Attachments are not available when offline.
- Reminders will pop-up for meetings and appointments
- Current month and upcoming year of calendar
- Multiple calendars are not available when offline
Read the complete blog at http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/11/06/offline-access-in-outlook-web-app-2013.aspx
Read my favorites blogs:
Designing a backup less Exchange 2010 Architecture
Step by step guide for upgrading Active Directory from Microsoft Windows 2003 to Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Exchange 2010 CAS Array – Steps and Recommendations
Appear Offline in Microsoft Office Communicator Server 2007
Microsoft Exchange 2010 Test cases
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Disaster Recovery


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9 Bad Habits That Could Hurt Your Relationship
A happy, healthy relationship is based on respect, communication, openness and love, and it definitely requires that both people make an effort. Lots of people have terrible relationship habits that can be pretty hard to break.Bad habits make both people unhappy, and over time, the relationship suffer can seriously suffer as a result. So you have…Read more


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Review: Get Out
Jordan Peele has made a big-idea horror flick that may be the most important movie of the year
Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and Rose (Allison Williams) have been dating for five months and it's time to meet her parents. Chris is a photographer and dark-skinned black man and Allison is pretty, white, and progressive. He is soft-spoken and conflict-averse; she is cool and educated. Yes, these are details, but they all count for something in Get Out, an expertly layered debut effort from Jordan Peele.
Chris worries that Rose's parents don't know he is black but she assures him they are totally cool and armed with a post-racial sensibility that many affluent white people think they have. Heck, Rose's dad would have voted for Obama a third time if he could have! Chris is nervous but placated by Rose's reassurance. After all, she is the ideal image of safety, security, and normalcy. There is no reason Chris would doubt her white allyship and is certainly not thinking seriously about weaponized white liberalism – not yet anyway.
Rose's parents, Dean (Bradley Whitford) and Missy (Catherine Keener), are kind but welcome Chris a bit too comfortably. Chris knows something is off from the start but can't possibly differentiate between actual danger and the more routine horrors of everyday life as a black man. Peele sets the tone immediately and never relents. Rose's frat-boy from hell brother (with an interest in lacrosse and MMA, naturally) is clearly a little unhinged, but the family's motivations, and the degree to which Chris should be worried, remain hazy. The message, however, is clear: being black in America comes with its own set of horrors, including self-congratulating white liberalism.
If Rose's immediate family is a confounding, their hired help is downright distressing. The groundskeeper and housekeeper are the only other black people on the property, and might as well be the only black people on the planet as far as this weekend is concerned. As Chris finds out, they operate more like robots than humans. All of this combined with a strong sense of otherness leaves Chris in the lurch. Is he being paranoid or over-sensitive? Are these white people actually just well-meaning and awkward or is something more sinister at play? It's tough to tell and that's the whole point.
Even as the final scenes unfold in the mold of a more traditional thriller, the subtext throughout the film is positively lethal. The sheer volume of social commentary on race relations packed into this film is astonishing; it's something akin to a rhyme and metaphor-dense rap verse that requires repeated listens. Jordan Peele has made a big-idea horror flick that may be the most important movie of the year and will certainly go down as the most fearless. This film is some kind of miracle.


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Sunday morning meditation
Read "The Race for the American Mind" by Selywn Duke. It's a manifesto for the conservative blogosphere. Here's the intro:
Last year's scamnesty bill had widespread support among the powers-that-be, with the president, the Democrat majority and mainstream media all singing its praises. Yet it went down to defeat, slain by a new-media coalition of talk radio and blogosphere warriors. Working tirelessly to expose the truth and rally the grassroots, they became a David who slew a Goliath.
Forty-three years ago it was a different world. Ted Kennedy had co-authored the "Immigration Reform Act of 1965," which created a situation wherein 85 percent of our immigrants hail from the Third World and Asia. He took to the Senate floor, claimed his brainchild wouldn't change the demographic composition of the nation and passed the culture-rending bill under the cover of darkness.
This darkness was not absence of light but that of truth; it was a media blackout. With no Internet and little talk radio, mainstream journalists had a monopoly over the hearts and minds of America. And they knew best. The little people didn't have to worry their pretty little heads about actions that would forever alter the face of the nation.
This is why the old media fears the new one. The latter watches the watchers, polices the police. It has cut into the Rathersphere's market, causing a diminution of circulation, viewership and – this is what really gets their collars up — power. They can no longer propagandize with Tass-like impunity, for the e-hills have eyes.
Yet this is no time for a victory dance. The new media is under attack, as the left aims to silence dissent before it grows strong enough to block the thought police's coup de grace. This is the race for the American mind.
Related video of the week: Ezra Levant's opening statement before the Canadian "human rights commission," which has hauled him up on complaints by Muslims outraged that he republished the Danish Mohammed cartoons:
The Left's Long War on Conservative Free Speech
August 29, 2018 10:08 AM by Michelle Malkin
Dick Durbin: Are bloggers and tweeters entitled to constitutional protection?
May 26, 2013 05:53 PM by Doug Powers
Prayers for a MichelleMalkin.com commenter
July 9, 2012 03:39 PM by Michelle Malkin
Freedom to blog updates: Aaron Walker fights Brett Kimberlin gag order; the Left and endless lawfare; Update: New motion filed
June 22, 2012 11:04 AM by Michelle Malkin
Bloomberg News enters MakeUpCrapistan: "I'M MAKING THIS UP;" Update: Bloomberg responds, editor regrets "unfortunate shorthand"
June 20, 2012 12:13 AM by Michelle Malkin
Categories: Blogosphere, Media, Media Bias, Sarah Palin


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Directed by Ed Schneider Produced by Shannon French
Starring - Eric Hanston, Andrew Knudsen, and Vance Potter
Both a love story and a war story. Morgan and Angus have been friends since childhood. They have literally experienced the best and worst life has to offer and now they have settled into a tranquil existence on their farm. That is, until Miles, a brash young actor, enters their peaceful world to stir up long lost memories with a surprising clarity and a poignant twist that will take your breath away.
Tickets just follow the link at our website – ManyHatsTheatre.com.
'The Drawer Boy' opens Thursday November 7 on Penticton's Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre.
'The Drawer Boy' runs until November 30! Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00PM with Sunday Matinees at 2:00 September 8, 15, and 22.
What is curtain time??
Evening performances are 8:00PM, Matinees are 2:00PM
**The house opens one half hour before curtain. LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house manager or at intermission.**
What can I bring into the event?
Alcoholic beverages and chewing gum are not allowed in the Cannery Stage. Non-alcoholic beverages are OK!
In consideration of those with sensitivities please refrain from wearing fragrances to the theatre.
There are two wheelchair designated spaces in the front row. (W1 and W2) Please contact us at 250-462-6428 to book.
There is a wheelchair lift just outside the theatre with access through The Nest and Nectar. Restaurant staff and Front of House staff have a key to operate the lift.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
EMAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com
What's the refund policy?
Refunds are not available. We will offer tickets to another performance as available.


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Lovely house on one floor for rent in the Costa Brava, situated in a quiet area of L'Escala (Costa Brava) and close to the main beach of Riells and shops. It has a large green garden with private swimming pool. The house is divided into 2 bedrooms, 1 complete bathroom, sunny living-room and full-equiped kitchen. Agreable terrace with garden furniture. Barbecue. Parking place for one car on the property. Pets friendly. Up to 4 people.
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Author Archives: Preeti
Life's like That!
"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." – Elbert Hubbard
WPC: Between
Here's a shot taken at the Roman Forum of the blooming Lilacs between boulders.
It's been a busy week but I found time to do something I've been dreaming of for quite some time: start a weekly photo feature of my own. I've been obsessing over whether I'll be able to keep up with the demanding schedule required…but last weekend I made up my mind. So 'Terrific Tuesday Trials' has been inaugurated with (some) fanfare this Tuesday. I've got quite supportive encouragement from my fellow bloggers for this weeks theme 'Alike'. Another experiment with photography on its way then…wish me luck 🙂
Terrific Tuesday Trials Challenge
Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing…( drumroll please! )
'Terrific Tuesday Trials Challenge'
Terrific Tuesday Trials: Alike
This week the first theme for the Terrific Tuesday Trials is 'Alike'.
Checkout my Terrific Tuesday Trials Challenge. Fellow bloggers will be featured every week! 🙂
A Crisp Macro…
" A photographer sees a shot everywhere…"
Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra Extra!
"One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast." – Robert A. Heinlein


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Me and a fellow by the name of "cat and dog lover" are working together on an SCP Idea, and while this idea is incomplete in many ways, we'd like feedback before we get too attached.
Our SCP is, in essence, a stable rift between two realities. Our current base reality, and another. Across the rift is a version of earth in which no sentient lifeforms came about, human or otherwise. However, the main difference is what has happened to the local fauna and flora, is that sentient lifeforms from other planets(or maybe other dimensions) have dropped a sort of "Gene Bomb" sending out a transformation wave in which all lifeforms went under intense base-structure and anomalous changes, creating a very deadly planet. Evolution is also unnaturally sped up, resulting in strange and often unhelpful mutations.
These lifeforms, whether plant or animal have anomalous, reality bending and other such abilities. Examples include Prey with foresight into their near future to help avoid predators, Skunks that spray neurotoxin, Symbiotic relationships like an animalistic set of vines which pair with a tree to catch and feed itself and the tree its fastened itself to.
This alien civilization would then use the planet as a sort of hunting resort or perhaps a trial of initiation for some alien ritual.
Discovery was in Australia in the outback, a GOI called "Hunters of Artemis" who are a band of very anomalous humanoids ranging in reality benders, regenerators, thaumatugists and the sort, who are mostly functionally ageless. They hunt down non-humanoid anomalies, and hide themselves as they know that they themselves are not good for continued normal civilization. They were investigating strange rumors of animals which have yet to be seen in the outback. They found a freshly opened crevice with small but very dangerous animals. Once they found the source of the rift, they were barely able to keep all of the anomalous animals and plants in check, when they were able to contact the Foundation.
They subsequently contained the anomaly with the assistance of the skilled and newly discovered GOI-XXX "Hunters of Artemis", who proposed to hand over the Anomaly for nothing in return other than helpings to contain and kill anything that comes out to train lower members of the HoA. The Foundation made plans to double-cross and neutralize the HoA(Because HOA goes against the contain and protect motto), but after agreeing to the terms, the main group went their separate ways and effectively dropped off the grid, with use of their anomalous abilities. Rounds of Interrogation and Amnestic treatment have not resulted in much besides nearly losing containment. And new rounds of HoA troops arrive and the others leave, and all attempts to track them have lead nowhere.
At first, me and the co-author were just looking to do an SCP page, but it may be best if we spread this into an scp page AND tale.
Thoughts, tweaks, redesign the entire idea? Give us your unbridled opinion.


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When: May 19 - May 20, 2017 at 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
GreenMark Equipments's Drive Green Events are where customers can talk to tractor, turf, utility and implement experts and get behind the wheel of John Deere and competitive equipment. Come in for a test drive.
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The bed may sometimes be a boring place when things go as per usual. Thanks to technology and inventions that are giving spices to your intimate moments. Introducing the very famous dildos! The following details will give you useful information on how to choose the best for you as well as the best sanitary care you can give for it.
To start, dildos are nothing but sex toys that are purposely made for penetration of both anal and vaginal. Typically, sex toys are made with shapes that are capable of easy penetration, which is the reason why they are mostly made with shapes that are cylindrical and with pointed tips. There is a world apart when it comes to definition and purpose of dildos compared with vibrators. This is more comfortable when used than with vibrators that will give you extreme and unbearable sensation. This is made for the purpose of smooth sex.
Features of dildos may vary with different features that the user is pleasured of. One of the most known feature for it is the suction cup. This cup has a purpose of sticking the dildos to the smoothest and the flattest surfaces that will provide you wider options of use with different sex positions without the need of using your hands so that you could do so much more.
It is given that you already have your dildo and experienced what it is like to use, and you are now in search of the best tips when cleaning the device. There are different factors for you to consider when you are to clean your dildos in order for you to take good care of your health. Just like with the materials used in the device such as crystals, which are the easiest ones to clean because it is already given to be nonporous so there are no chances for the dirt to penetrate. The only thing that you must do is to wash it off with a dildo cleaning solution.
There is an available standard cleaner for all types of sex toy and this will work best too. When you are having dildos which are made of rubbers and silicon, you may just boil them with real hot water so that you could prevent bacteria build ups and you will have safe use the next time around.
When it comes to storing your dildos, make sure that they are free from any impurities, keep them as safe and clean as much as possible, never let them seen by children as well as with your pets. Most preferable dogs that are really fond of biting anything they see. That would be best if you purchase a dildo storage with your local sex toy stores.
The safest thing for you to make sure that you are practicing a hygienic penetration is through the use of condoms covering your dildo. The condom will cover any kinds of dirt that are stuck with your dildos if left unclean.Read More


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Here's a quick note for those of you who have websites and blogs (or if you're thinking about starting one).
My new course Traffic School will be enrolling a limited number of students next week. This will be a semi-private launch and I won't be saying much more about the launch here.
I'll just tell you this: Traffic School is the most effective system available for growing a thriving audience and business online. This is by far the biggest project I've worked on over the past two years and I think you'll be impressed.
If you're interested, over at Think Traffic I have full details on how you can get in and why I'm so confident of Traffic School's effectiveness that I'll guarantee your success.
Click here to find out why Traffic School won't be open to the general public and how you can get in →