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The kids took their first trip to Indiana without parents to visit family this past summer. I can't really say what went on because I was a 1,000 miles away. Maybe they will share some stories in the comments. The kids had a great time and said they would go back.
Summer Visit to Fort Wayne
On Monday we said goodbye to the lake and made the short drive back to Fort Wayne. The girls were so excited to be able to see Grandma Hakes' new house for the first time. So we made that our first stop. They loved her new place. Especially the garden in the backyard and the fact that they had their … Read More
Wedding Dance Party
It has been a few years since Sydney was a flower girl. This wedding was Reagan's turn. However, this allowed Sydney to spend her time socializing, getting dolled up and cutting a rug! But that didn't stop Sydney from constantly wanting to catch up with the bride, Lauren, for a photo. When it was time for the Father/Daughter dance, we … Read More
For Sydney, one of the highlights of any Indiana trip is hanging out with Christian. They spent this day running around the yard for hours. Christian kept wanting to race Sydney all over the place. And Sydney is competitive and has been training a bit so Christian had his hands full. The start! Syd takes the lead. Dirty tactics employed … Read More
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Advances in Chemotherapy
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Advances in Chemotherapy, Volume 2 provides comprehensive and authoritative surveys of progress in all fields of experimental and applied chemotherapy.
This book is composed of six chapters, and begins with a discussion on the chemical control of nematodes in plants and the chemistry, biochemistry, and anti-infectious properties of cephalosporin group antibiotics. The succeeding chapters describe the antineoplastic activity of olivomycin group antibiotics; the chemotherapeutic action against malignancies of purines and pyrimidines; and the specific relation of these structures to nucleic acids and cell nuclei, which extends the range of activity of these compounds to viral and protozoan infections. These topics are followed by a presentation of the application of chemotherapy to neoplastic diseases of man, with an emphasis on the complex field of drug response in acute leukemia. The final chapters consider the special problems that are involved in the chemotherapy of tuberculosis as applied in developing countries, particularly in India. This book will be of value to chemists and medical biologists.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Systemic Control of Plant Nematodes
I. Introduction
II. Chemicals Mobile in Plants
III. Biochemistry of Nematode Disease
IV. Naturally Arising Resistance Factors
V. Chemotherapeutic Treatments
VI. Conclusions
The Cephalosporins
I. Introduction
II. History of the Cephalosporins
III. Cephalosporin P
IV. Penicillin N (Cephalosporin N) and Cephalosporin C
V. Conclusions
Metabolic Basis for the Actions of Analogs of Purines and Pyrimidines
I. Introduction
II. Mechanisms of Drug Action
III. Effects of Host on Drug; Drug Metabolism
IV. Effects of Drug on Host
V. Drugs, Parasites, and Hosts
VI. Conclusion
Olivomycin, Mithramycin, Chromomycin: Three Related Cancerostatic Antibiotics
I. Introduction
II. Microbiology, Chemistry, and Mode of Action
III. Pharmacology
IV. Antitumor Activity
V. Clinical Investigations
VI. Conclusions
Recent Advances in the Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis
I. Introduction
II. Modern Standard Therapy
III. The Roles of Sanatorium Treatment and Ambulatory Chemotherapy
IV. Isoniazid Alone
V. Thiacetazone (Thioacetazone)
VI. Intermittent Chemotherapy
VII. Reserve Regimens
VIII. Conclusion
Progress and Perspectives in the Chemotherapy of Acute Leukemia
I. Introduction
II. Past Progress in the Chemotherapy of Acute Leukemia
III. Current Research and Future Progress
Author Index
Subject Index
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- 342
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 1965
- Published:
- 1st January 1965
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781483224336
About the Editor
Abraham Goldin
F. Hawking
Affiliations and Expertise
Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, Middlesex, England

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A young friend of mine is sad that the stack of pancakes with the whipped-cream smile she used to order from the IHOP at Apache and Mill is part of her past, now. The former pancake house disappeared when its host, the Twin Palms Hotel, was shuttered last year. But here's good news for both my little pal and anyone who likes inventive cuisine and isn't put off by ersatz hipster décor: Normal Diner, located in (and independent of) the new boutique hotel The Graduate Tempe, is on its way to really being something.
A long counter with chrome stools recalls chain diners of yore, while a counter with juices, coffee, and an array of to-go nibbles reflects its largely college-aged clientele. A wall installation of 8-track tapes, retro diner-ware, and bills tucked into vintage trash novels telegraphs Normal's camp, '70s-centric approach to dining. Fortunately, Normal's chef Brian Archibald is dead serious about what comes out of his kitchen.
See also: Delice Bistro in Tempe Serves Marvelous Baked Goods and So-So Sandwiches
Open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Normal offers modified diner fare and all-day breakfast dishes, many tarted up with chic ingredients from local vendors, and nearly all of them worth a whirl. Presentation is important here; nothing comes out of Normal's kitchen before being expertly styled.
I judge a breakfast place on its basic bacon-and-eggs plate, and Normal's Minimum Wage Meal didn't disappoint me. A couple of butter-cooked over-easy eggs and sweet, crispy strips of bacon (one can also order pork links) come with perfectly cooked cubed hash browns, crispy-skinned and tender, dressed up with onion and roasted poblano.
Another simple and perfectly prepared breakfast dish is the buttermilk pancakes, crispy-edged and fluffy, light and slightly bitter and served with whipped butter and warm maple syrup. Blue corn pancakes are also superb, made with flour from Hayden Flour Mills and served with pecan butter, a nice touch (and with agave nectar instead of syrup -- not a nice touch). The tasty house cheddar biscuits and gravy offers a trio of meaty belly sausage links and flaky biscuits drenched in a cheddar-rich "red eye" roux.
Normal's snappy take on the Bloody Mary is called The Redeemer, and should be served with slide plates, as its garnish is a full-sized slider and a skewer of deli meats, an olive, and a pickled onion. This Tabasco-rich meal-in-itself arrives in a sawed-off Absolut bottle filled with strong, peppery flavors and a generous jigger of vodka.
The Afterschool Special is a delight. Its grilled sandwich combines a tender hunk of barbecue-sauced brisket with melted cheddar and havarti on springy white bread. The tangy cup of smoky tomato bisque soup is rich and sharp and perfect for dunking. The Graduate burger comes cooked to order on a soft, buttery bun; its side of crisp, hot garlic fries and ramekin of house sauce (a mild, modified Russian dressing) are its best features.
The beauty of a good wedge salad is its simplicity, and Normal's aptly named Not the Normal wedge takes this now-tired starter too far afield. Spiced pecans, pepper bacon, and blue cheese compete for attention in a puddle of mundane Green Goddess dressing. The red quinoa and kale salad is more successful: a delicious blend of crisp kale tossed with grapes and cherry tomatoes, its shovelful of quinoa is sticky with a tangy vinaigrette. The TC chop salad offers a vibrant blend of textures and flavors: sweet dried corn and blueberries offset tart, pickled onion and smoked chicken drizzled with zippy avocado ranch dressing.
A Southwestern macaroni and cheese special likely won't make it onto the diner's regular menu; it's a greasy failure. Shallots and roasted peppers cling to overcooked elbow macaroni stringy with half-melted cheddar and clumped with globs of white cheese that neither I nor my server could identify.
Chicken and waffles is Archibald's sideways take on a trendy entrée. Juicy and crisp-fried boneless breasts are lightly seasoned and paired with red velvet waffles. Their batter is tinted with beet juice, rather than red food coloring or cherry wine. But aside from the slightest hint of cocoa, they're also largely flavorless.
The Gringo Burrito is robust and filling, but too many roasted potatoes and not enough chorizo make it more bland than a brunch item with this many ingredients (spinach-spiked salsa verde, guajillo chile sauce, and scrambled eggs). Served alongside it, the spicy green salsa was surprisingly bland as well. Also crazy with cubed potatoes, Normal's hash is the jewel in its diner's crown. It comes in a bowl layered with smoky, tender braised short ribs and chile sauce, topped with poached eggs.
I wish I'd saved room to polish off the ample serving of chocolate and brioche bread pudding, a salty-sweet mélange that's both crispy and moist and piled atop a hunk of crispy, fat-rich bacon. Not so the Whoopie Pie, a pretty but inedible sandwich of crumbly chocolate cookies stuffed with bourbon maple whipped cream and topped with a peanut crumble. Bleh.
Service at this ASU-campus-adjacent diner is always friendly, although on more than one visit, our starters and entrée arrived together. While management smoothes out its rough spots and Archibald tweaks his already sturdy menu, we'll return for another bowl of Normal hash.
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Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
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One hundred thirteen tunnels have been DISCOVERED by US Authorities running under the border from the Mexico to the United States in the past ten years. (Connect to the story on FOX NEWS)
Some of the number were not completed when the the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration or county and municipal law enforcement officers found them. They'd seem to be difficult and time consuming to complete.
In the story referenced above, a tunnel took a year to dig and was only in operation for one month before it was discovered. ICE agents intercepted a truck leaving the warehouse and discovered 20,000 pounds of marijuana. An additional 32,000 pounds were found in 10-kilo bricks throughout the warehouse, making it the second largest seizure of marijuana in U.S. history.
Authorities said an underground passage located on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) was similar to one found earlier - both running around 610 meters from Mexico to San Diego and equipped with lighting, ventilation, and a rail system for drugs to be carried on a small cart. (LINK)
The tunnels are believed to be the work of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, also known as The Federation. "We think ultimately they are controlled by the same overall cartel but that the tunnels were being managed and run independently by different cells operating within the same organisation," Mr Unzueta, a spokesman for ICE, said on Friday.
The tunnel found on Thursday is more than seven football fields in length and extends from the kitchen of a home in Tijuana, Mexico, to two warehouses in San Diego's Otay Mesa industrial district.


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Our family went on an amazing cruise adventure to Alaska, you can check out my post for more information here (Our Alaskan Cruise). Our cruise ship ended in Vancouver, Canada. We only had one day to spend before we flew home so we did our best to make the most of it. Neither of us had ever been here before so we decided to take a tour. We booked a 4 hour Vancouver City Tour and would highly recommend it to those having a short stay in the city. Having someone else drive us around not only saved us on parking and having to rent a car but made it so we could cover a lot more ground in a short amount of time. We also really enjoyed our tour guide who gave us lots of information about the history of the city and Canada as well as pointed out the most popular places and monuments. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel as well, making everything super convenient. On the tour they gave us ample time at each stop so with that said here is what we were able to see and do in 24 hours with kids in Vancouver.
Granville Island Public Market. One of our favorite places we got to explore. Filled with all kinds of smells and colors and lots and lots of people. This was definitely a favorite local hang out. There were so many great shops and restaurants. We had lunch here and splurged on a few pastries and desserts as well.
Vancouver Lookout atop Harbour Center. This was included in our 4 hour city tour but tickets are normally $17.50 an adult and $14.50 for seniors, $12.50 for students and youth 13-18, and $9.50 for children. The Lookout is a high speed elevator that takes you up 550 feet to the observation deck. We spent a good half hour here looking around the city. You get a fabulous view of the city the mountains and the Pacific ocean. Our kids were captivated.
Stanley Park. People drive, bike or take a horse drawn sleigh. We drove around it. There are lots of places to stop and look and get out and explore. The park is home to cedar, fir and hemlock trees. Some we pulled over and were able to walk inside. It was a beautiful drive through a forrest with glimpses of the ocean and the city through the towering trees.
Prospect Point. A great lookout point with a short walk to view the harbor and lions gate bridge. Amazing wild flowers here as well as a cafe and picnic tables.
Lions Gate Bridge. Their version of the golden gate bridge but green! Such an amazing man made architectural work of art.
First Nation Totem Poles in Brockton Point. A small area to pull over and view some first settler totem poles. We had fun reading the descriptions on the markers as to what each animal represented.
Burrard Inlet is a great place to get down to the waterfront and view the ships and sail boats coming in and out of the harbor.
Gastown is a part of the city filled with beautiful Victorian buildings. They have a lot of souvenir shops and art galleries as well as good places to eat. There was also an old steam clock that whistles.
Chinatown in Vancouver is huge. Our tour guide said they have the largest population of Chinese outside of China. There were streets and streets of shops and red lanterns with good food and cheap souvenirs.
Well that was our day in a nutshell. Vancouver has so much more to offer we will have to come back again soon. What are some of your favorite things to do in the city?


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There are always fabulous deals, which are deeply discounted, and usually a chance for you to win the daily deal by sharing on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/MotherOfASale
Today's deal is a Scratch and Dent sale from Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diapers!!
Brand New Fuzzi Bunz Diapers, that have just been mislabeled. (Size Large instead of Medium/Large)
These diapers come to you today at the amazing price of only $9.99 each!! How crazy is that!!
Get in quick before these all disappear!! :)
If you are interested in reading a review about the Fuzzi Bunz One Size Diaper, check my review out here: http://ecbabies.weebly.com/1/post/2010/11/fuzzibunz-one-size-pocket-diaper-review.html
Mother of a Sale, also has a sister site called Mother of a Discount: http://www.motherofasale.com/Mother_of_a_Discount_s/20.htm where all the sales from that week that have not sold out are available for purchase!
Every purchase I have made with Mother of a Sale has arrived on my doorstep in days!! I love that your purchase is held for a few minutes while you are going through check out, so you are unlikely to miss out like other deal sites! I am super impressed with the personal customer service, quick shipping (which is usually flat rate) and great deals!!
Make sure you sign up for their e-mail alert, and they will email you an alert when a super sale comes up!! Otherwise check every day (usually in the evening) to be in first for your chance to purchase!!
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If 10,000 hours of doing something makes you an expert, then I'm an expert on last minute gift shopping. I always plan on doing my Christmas shopping early, like say, in March, but of course I don't, and then sometime around December 18th, I see someone's advent calendar on a social medium and it's in the single digits and I pass out face forward into my hot cocoa from I-haven't-even-done-one-minute-of-shopping shock.
Anyway, here is a very quick roundup of gift ideas for the last minute gift giver who likes to buy people things they can eat. It took me 30 minutes to put together, and should take you roughly about the same amount of time to click, buy, and then go make some eggnog punch. I'd love to spend more time on it, but I can't, because I have to clean up all this spilt hot chocolate and then go shopping and then invent an app that does all your shopping for you, in March, then delivers everything wrapped and ready to go in mid-December, along with a bottle of chilled champagne so you can toast your brilliance, and a smartphone wielding monkey who will send smug pictures of you doing so to all your harried fellow procrastinators. I think that app will be a bestseller for sure.
1. "Of the Month" Clubs
"__ of the month" clubs are the edible gifts that keep on giving, reminding the giftee on a monthly basis that you are a wise and generous person with very discerning taste. Prime picks are Olympic Provisions' Salami of the Month Club, Miss Zumstein's Cookie of the Month Club, and The Sugar Cube's Pastry CSA Program.
Note: This type of gift is not recommended for people who hate regular reminders that time is passing and they are aging, or people you think you might possibly be broken up with around shipment 2 or more.
2. A Bag of Chocolate
The best gift you could ever, give/get, ever, is a bag of chocolate. Not a bag of Hershey's miniatures from the holiday sale bin at Walgreens, a bag of superb chocolate, like the kind piled all over the place at Cacao, Alma Chocolate, and The Meadow, especially the brand new location on NW 23rd, which has over 500 bars on the wall. Buy an interesting assortment of bars, bon bons, barks, etc, then buy a cute bag, then put the chocolate in the bag. Use glittery red tissue if you feel extra fancy. Done. How can giving people so much happiness be so easy?! I don't know. For the aforementioned and more cacao sources, check my website's chocolate section.
3. A Bag of Chocolate And Other Stuff
Okay, I get it, there are people out there who do not embrace The Cacao Diet (the name of my soon-to-be-published new diet book, coming summer 2014!)(just kidding, I wish), which involves eating a diet that's 90% chocolate-based, and that's fine (not really). But you can still put together a pretty awesome Christmas Bag for these folks. Just walk into one of our city's fine one-stop-foodstuffs-shopping purveyors and pick up the following local goods: a stick of salami, a jar of preserves, a wheel of cheese, a bar of chocolate, a bottle of olive oil, a box of tea, a bag of coffee, a tin of salt, a bag of hazelnuts, a bottle of wine/champagne, etc. My favorite specialty sundries meccas are: Cheese Bar, Cyril's, Pastaworks, Foster & Dobbs, and Woodsman Market. You can also put together an awesome local spread just by shopping at your neighborhood New Seasons Market, which you're going to have to hit at some point anyway to stock your holiday larder. See? So easy. Use the same bag and glittery red tissue mentioned in the last gift idea, or better yet, use one of Modern Artifacts' gorgeous woven baskets.
4. Portland's 100 Best Places To Stuff Your Faces, 2nd Edition
Obviously, I think you should buy the food lovers in your life a copy of the brand new edition of Portland's 100 Best Places To Stuff Your Faces. It's very fresh and updated, comes with a cute Eat Sheet bookmark to check off your facestuffing achievements, and I will even gift wrap it for you. Shipping is free and if you order today, you'll get them by Monday or Tuesday. Pair the book with a gift certificate to one of the delicious eateries within, and you are done. Other great food related books you should get are the new edition of Cindy Anderson's Portland Happy Hour Guide and Paul Gerald's Breakfast in Bridgetown. All can be found at our own beloved Powell's, who gets five gold stars with extra frankincense and myrrh on top for supporting us local authors.
4b. iPie, Pickle Promenade, Facestuffer Farrago, or Dancing Croissants iPhone Case
You might also want to buy the pie, croissant, or pickle-obsessed person in your life one of these delicious Wordcake iPhone cases. Free wrapping and shipping included.
5. Forktown Food Tour
One of Jessica Kleiderman and Heidi Burnette's delicious, relaxed, knowledgeable and very fun Forktown Food Tours is an excellent gift to give people on Christmas Day, or if they are staying at your house right now and are kind of irritating, pre-Christmas Day.
There are three tour routes, covering downtown and the Pearl, the Alphabet District, and North Mississippi, all very tasty hoods. You can take a pre-ordained Forktown tour or schedule a private one for your loved ones. Maybe even for tomorrow! Maybe even all three for tomorrow! You are so nice.
6. Portland Growler Company Ceramic Growler
I came across these guys at a holiday gift fair, and not only are they pretty much levitating with positivity and happiness, which is always a nice thing in a person, especially in a time of year when the average Portlander is so stressed they resort to such uncharacteristically grinchy behaviours as cutting in the Salt & Straw line and, gasp, honking at other drivers, but they also handmake these sincerely gorgeous ceramic beer growlers, which come in a variety of colors and handles. You can even buy an exquisite wooden carrying crate in the event that you need to transport a bunch of them around. Excellent paired with a handful of gift certificates to a few of Portland's amazing craft breweries, a best-of list of which can be found here in my website's beer section.
7. Quin Candy
We've all heard the tragic news about Saint Cupcake being no more, but like Celine Dion's heart, bakeress extraordinaire Jami Curl's sweet skills go on, and in case you don't follow her on Instagram and know every single candy move she makes, just go down to the tiny, exquisite Quin Candy Shoppe in downtown's Union Way and stock up on Dreams Come Chews, maple and cracked black pepper caramels, and Jacobsen Salt Co. Salty Black Licorice. The shiny silver bags fit in a stocking, they fit in a gift bag, they fit in your stomach (take the candy out of the bag first).
8. Passport to Tipsytown
As anyone who has used theirs to get to Dublin, the Loire Valley, or the real Oktoberfest knows, passports often lead to drinking too much, but there's really no need to buy an expensive flight to do that, because here in Portland, we have in-town passports that will show your favorite roving drinker a very good time. There's the PDX Urban Wineries Passport, the Distillery Row Passport, and the wide-reaching Passport to Sip for wine country lovers. Sober driver not included, so drum one up before using these.
9. Hot Leather Not Involving Karlie Kloss
Maybe Santa is refusing bring you Karlie Kloss in the new Tamara Mellon leather legging boots, but there's still plenty of hot leather to be had this season. Check out Tanner Goods' charming "Good For One Drink" coaster collaboration with prolific local design duo OMFG Co., Pendleton's elegant motor robes with leather carrying case, and Will Leather Goods' handsome bridle leather-accented cutting board.
10. Get Some Experience
Studies have shown that people really like experience gifts, sometimes even more than jeweled or wheeled gifts. (!!) So put together a quick three-stop progressive experience for someone you know well, like this: 1)A $10 gift certificate to St. Jack patisserie, 2)a $25 gift certificate to Löyly day spa for a two-hour hangout, 3) a $25 gift certificate to nearby Broder; then make them a little itinerary—9am: Coffee and a warm croissant at St. Jack, 10am: You time + the exceptional house tea at Löyly, 12:30pm: Brunch + hot staff ogling at Broder. You get the idea.
11. Teavana
I'm slightly obsessed with tea in general, and while my daily brew is usually Steven Smith's Jasmine Silver Tip, or Harney & Sons' Paris blend (the tin alone is addictive), I love Jasmine Pearl Tea Merchants' Yoga Blend, especially when I want something caffeine free. It's a very soothing mix of honeybush, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, and nettles, and according to the tin, it aids digestion, which is always nice for a facestuffer. Give your favorite tea enthusiast a tin plus a gift card to one of our many excellent local yoga studios, many of which are running holiday specials right now–beautiful Mandala up on Mt. Tabor is offering 50% off monthly unlimited yoga class cards, CorePower is doing $100 gift cards for $80, and loads of studios are offering cool January workshops and classes.


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I'm a vicious person and never denied this. Some naive people, who were not aware of this, realized this when they fell for my answering machine's welcome message. It's a simple: "Salut!" (…. "Hi!" in French … in case that's not clear to you)
Now it's really entertaining to listen to the "messages" people leave. They often just start talking, talking and talking … and eventually wonder why there is not reply from the other side. Most people at this point simply panic, hang up and don't call again. But not a certain anonymous person who I hold in highest esteem. Let's just call here Katja S. and suppose she's from St. Wendel.
She was convinced that there was some sort of connection problem and called again … and again … and again … and, yes, again! I guess I feel flattered by this apparent urge to talk to me, but I was also very amused by the fact that five perfectly identical mutterings of the word "salut" did not give any clue to what was going on.
Oh, what a joy! 😉
PS: I know I'll have to suffer at some point for writing this but I guess I deserve it.


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Often referred to as the 'The Gateway of Rajasthan', Alwar is a picturesque city with its hills, lakes and temples contributing to its beautiful landscape. In fact, the city is very near the surrounding states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Referred to as 'Ulwar' during the British Raj, the city was a part of the princely state of Alwar. It has a rich mix of ethnicities such as Rajputs, Gujjars, Meena, Meo (Mewati Muslims) and Ahirs.
Places to Stay
Being a city, Alwar has a good variety and range of budget hotels among which Natraj Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Ankur Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), and the Maharaja Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 650) are worth exploring.
The official language of the city is Hindi. Being close to Haryana, Haryanvi is also understood.
The important festivals celebrated are Holi, Hanuman Jayanthi, Dussehra, Diwali and the two Eid(s)
Places of Interest
There are several places of interest in Alwar among which the 'haunted' fort of Bhangarh has booked the city a place in the international list of spooky places. Authorities ensure the restriction of people from being on the fort premises after sunset till sunrise. Other places of interest are the Jagannath Mandir, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Siliserh, Alwar Fort and others.
How to Get There
The closest airport to the city is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi at a distance of 163 km.
The city has its own railway station which connects it to some of the major cities in India such as Delhi and Mumbai as well as regional cities like Jodhpur.
Mostly buses run by the state-run RSRTC serve the city and connect it to other cities. Private services are also in the race with currently Shree Krishna Travels having services from the city to Delhi. When you book online bus tickets from Ticketgoose.com, look out for its discounts and other offers.
Known to be the headquarters of Tiruvarur district, Thiruvarur is a town that is located 20 kms away from Chennai. This town which is situated on the south west of Tamil Nadu . It is believed that this temple was the capital city during the Chola empire. Thiruvarur is famous for its picturesque tourist destination for its evergreen paddy fields and famous temples.
Budget Hotels in Thiruvarur
There are good budget hotels in Tiruvarur i . Some of them are Selvies Hotel, Thiruvarur (Tariff – Rs.550), Thilammai Inn, Thiruvarur (Tariff – Rs.990) and Kasis Inn Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1000).
The official language of Tiruvarur is Tamil. The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Thiruvarur
Chariot festival is one of the famous festival of Sri Tyagaraja Temple which brings many devotees from across the country.
Places to See in Thiruvarur
There are several places of tourist attraction in Tiruvarur. Some of the places include Sri Thyagaraja Swamy Temple ( 150 kms from Tiruvarur), Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary (45 kms from Tiruvarur), City Garden ( 150 kms from Trichy) and Neelameghaperumal Temple ( 6 kms from Tiruvarur).
How to Get There
Tiruchirapalli Airport which is about 110 kms from Thiruvarur is the only nearest airport.
Thiruvarur railway junction is the most important railway station of Southern railway network. This Railway junctions connect cities like Mannargudi, Tirupati, Vailankanni, Ernakulum through Karaikal Express, Ernakulam Express and Tirupati Express.
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation offers many daily buses services connecting various cities and districts of Tamil Nadu. There is long distance buses from Thiruvarur to Bangalore, Thiruvanathapuram and Marthandam. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Sri Radhamani Travels, King Travels and Sri Marnadu Travels. Online bus booking site like Ticketgoose.com provides tickets with best deals.


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Best Year Yet® Program (24 January 2017)
- 1 page is enough to write your 1 year's plan! I'll show you how.
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Can over a million people worldwide be wrong? They've been using this system to check in on themselves, decide what matters most to them and chase & get their dreams.
What is Best Year Yet®?
Best Year Yet® (www.bestyearyet.com) is a system that helps people, businesses and organizations get the results they want. I will go through with you 10 simple questions, instead of lecturing you on steps and habits, or telling you what you should do, because I'll prove to you that you know what to do!
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- Date: 24 January 2017
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Why not hop down to the annual GOOD FRIDAY EASTER EGG HUNT at Hangleton Manor with City Mayor Jo Marsh paying a visit to judge the 'eggcellently' decorated Easter Bonnets.
VOLUNTEERS are still needed to help on the day… and if you have any unwanted gifts lying around for the TOMBOLA – then Caroline Frazer and Maria are collecting them…
And …. Wool, glitter, felt pens, stickers etc. are required for the CRAFT table..
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Nicholas Espe, a Service Specialist with Siemens Industry in Beltsville, MD, and former Naval Nuclear Electrician's Mate, had the privilege to attend the launch event as a representative of Siemens Corporation. When Espe separated from the Navy just a few months ago, he had no idea he'd be visiting the White House on behalf of his new employer just a few months after beginning his civilian career. During his six years on active duty in the Navy, Espe was assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise and stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He also served on two deployments and visited ports including Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Cannes, and Lisbon. When it came time to transition out of the Navy, Espe partnered with Orion International, a military recruiting firm that finds civilian careers for transitioning military professionals. Espe interviewed for several positions within Siemens Corporation through Orion, and started as a Service Specialist in Beltsville, MD in late December 2010. Espe said, "I choose a career with Siemens because it is a company that is rapidly expanding in terms of company growth, new innovations, and the opportunities that it presents. My position allows me to learn about HVAC systems and their controls in making everything operate together." "I am very glad I was invited to attend as a representative of Siemens," Espe said of his participation in the announcement of Joining Forces. While at the White House for the launch, Espe got the chance to meet the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus. Sitting only a few rows back from the podium, he was able to hear the announcement of Joining Forces by President and Mrs. Obama, as well as Vice President and Dr. Biden firsthand. "It was a very memorable moment that I shall not forget. I'm thankful I was given the opportunity," stated Espe. Vice President Joe Biden explained the goal of Joining Forces when he stated, "I have always said we have lots of obligations as a nation – but only one truly sacred moral obligation: to prepare and protect those we send into harm's way, and to give them every bit of care they, and their families, need when they return." Each of the companies participating in the initiative has pledged its support to veterans. The Siemens Initiative to Support Military Families will reserve ten percent of the more than 3,000 open positions in their clean tech industries for veterans. There will also be job training and mentoring available through an internal Veterans Network, in which Espe hopes to participate. Additionally, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club's Military Family Promise guarantees a job at a nearby store for all military personnel and spouses, employed at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, who move to a different area of the country because they or their spouse have been transferred by the United States military. And Sears' "PCS Promise" will provide transfers in the cases of Permanent Change of duty Station (PCS), retirement, or separation, depending on job availability and performance, for all military personnel and spouses employed at Sears Holdings. In the area of Education, Joining Forces aims to support the academic achievement of military children by helping schools become more responsive to their unique needs and to promote higher education institutions and programs that expand education opportunities, ease transferability for military-connected students, and expand job training opportunities for military spouses and veterans. Under the banner of Wellness, Joining Forces aims to call attention to the issues facing veterans and military families and expand access to wellness programs and resources for military spouses and families. For more information: Orion International --- About Orion: Orion International is the nation's largest military placement firm, founded in 1991 by five former Military Officers. Orion finds civilian careers for Junior Military Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Enlisted Technicians leaving the military, as well as veterans who have already transitioned from service but are seeking a career change. Orion provides career transition advice, resume assistance and interview preparation; and arranges interviews for positions that are a match with the veteran's background, qualifications and desires. To learn more, please visit www.orioninternational.com.
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El Fabuloso celebrated its 8th anniversary at Cova Santa last Friday, August 17th with an exciting Pool Party! An exciting and fun event never celebrated before in Cova Santa.
The doors opened at 5 pm. From 7pm to 8pm we enjoyed a happy hour (2x1) and if you were hungry there were food trucks to keep your stomach satisfied during the event! And of course a swimming pool! Even though the day got cloudy and we woke up to a rainy morning, the weather got better so that we could enjoy the party of El Fabuloso. Lorena Castell entertained us with her "Bingo for Ladies", Silvia Superstar who took control over the DJ booth alongside the great Carlos Areces, La Terremoto de Alcorcón, Edgar Zombie Kids and the usual DJs from El Fabuloso.
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UP10TION releases music video teaser for "Runner"
UP10TION is gearing up for their comeback on June 29, 2017! They've released various teaser images for the release and have just dropped the music video teaser for "Runner".
The clip features the boys participating in various sports then taking off from the starting line as the gun goes off.
Stay tuned for "Runner" to go live on June 29, 2017!
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2 Delhi tourists counting one newly married die in Shimla :- Two sightseers from Delhi, one of them being a recently hitched man, who had gone to the city to appreciate the snow kicked the bucket today, police said. In the main occurrence, Satyajit Singh (30), the recently wedded traveler from Basant Vihar in New Delhi, passed on while he was getting a charge out of a stallion ride at abutting vacationer resort of Kufri, nearly 13 km from here, they said.
Sources said he felt torment in the trunk and was raced to the IGMC, Shimla, where he was announced brought dead. Satyajeet Singh came to Shimla to appreciate snow alongside his significant other and relatives.
After death would be led tomorrow, senior medicinal administrator, IGMC, Dr. Ramesh said. In another episode, 75-year-old Lakhpatra Gupta from Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi passed on close to the Sankat Mochan sanctuary.
It is yet to be learned whether he passed on of icy or some other reason, yet his relatives guaranteed he kicked the bucket of heart failure because of frosty. In the meantime, the mercury dropped by a couple scores and tribal regions and other higher slopes and mountain passes solidified under below zero temperature going between – 15 and – 22 degrees C.
Lahaul and Spiti, Pangi and Bharmaur in Chamba locale and upper zones of Shimla and Kullu stayed slice off because of the overwhelming show while endeavors are on to reestablish street connections and power supply in the influenced zones. Streets connecting Chopal, Nerwa and Deha have been cleared of snow and power supply has additionally been reestablished to Nerwa and Chopal while different streets are being cleared, DC, Shimla, Rohan Chand Thakur said.
Regardless of dry climate, the sky remained halfway cloudy and solid speed frigid winds lashed Shimla and bordering territories. Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti recorded a low of – 11.3 degrees, while Manali and Kalpa shuddered at – 7.6 degrees and – 6.8 degrees, a drop of six degrees since yesterday.
Mercury dropped to 1 degree at Bhuntar took after by Sundernagar 1.5 degree, Shimla 1.6 degree, Solan 1.8 degree, Kangra 4.6 degree, Nahan 4.7 degree, Dharamsala 6.4 degree and Una 6.9 degree.
The after death would be directed tomorrow, senior restorative administrator IGMC Dr. Ramesh said.
In another episode, 75-year-old Lakhpatra Gupta from Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi kicked the bucket close Sankatmochan sanctuary here tonight. It is yet to be learned whether he kicked the bucket of chilly or some other reason however his relatives said his heart beat ceased because of icy as he was matured.


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In December 2019, we became the Department of Cinema & Media Studies. Please see our name change FAQ page for more information.
Education: Exploring Connections
Comparative Literature is about exploring connections — connections among various literary, visual, and cultural traditions in a global world; connections between past and present; and connections across different academic disciplines and modes of intellectual inquiry. We train students in the critical analysis of texts, seeking to understand how the rhetorical and aesthetic features of those texts—whether literary, visual, or theoretical—negotiate and shape social values, attitudes, and beliefs. International in scope and interdisciplinary in orientation, our field emphasizes intellectual breadth and fosters intellectual initiative by maximizing students' opportunities to design their own courses of study.
Undergraduate students can pursue a Cinema and Media Studies major or a Comparative Literature major with either a literary studies or a cinema studies track. Graduate students can obtain certificates in theory and criticism, textual studies, or cinema and media studies along with their primary degree. While students choose a concentration in one national tradition, they also work on exploring the place of that tradition within an international setting.
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Awards received by Department of Cinema & Media Studies faculty include:
- 4 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships
- 3 Lockwood Professorships in the Humanities
- 1 Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft Fellowship
- 1 UW Jewish Studies Program Award
- 1 Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
- 1 Distinguished Visiting Professor, Rutgers University
- 2 Alexander Von Humboldt Fellowships
- 1 Residency, Bellagio Study Center, Rockefeller Foundation
- 1 Stanford Humanities Center Fellowship
- 1 National Humanities Center Fellowship
- 4 UW Royalty Research Fund Awards
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Departmental research reflects the diversity of our faculty and students, with a wide range of scholarly, editorial, and translation projects underway. Recent faculty publications include book-length studies of Freud and psychoanalysis, Goethe's Wilhelm Meister, the Gothic text, hypertext, and historical trauma in 20th Century Chinese literature and film; a feminist reader on early cinema; and editions of two novels by William Godwin and of the works of Northrup Frye.
Recent dissertations have explored a wide range of topics—including naturalism, power and representation, Romantic hermeneutics, and theories of identification—in literature and cinema from England, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Taiwan, the West Indies, and Egypt.
Graduate students have participated in language study and research throughout the U.S. as well as in China, Denmark, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Poland, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and Switzerland. Undergraduate students have helped design an environmental studies humanities course, translated contemporary Mexican writers, and participated in other projects with support from Mary Gates Scholarships and College of Arts and Sciences funding.
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UW Texts and Teachers is a long-term, collaborative partnership in education among UW and high school teachers and students, currently linking on-campus courses with classes at Roosevelt, Eastlake, Lake Washington, and Henry M. Jackson High Schools in the Seattle area.
In recent years we have sponsored an international conferences on Italian filmmaker Federico Felini and another on "Cinema on City's Edge." The latter, devoted to the new urban spaces under construction in East Asia and their representation in film and other media, brought together scholars from cinema, architecture, and urban studies from throughout the U.S. and Asia.


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In 2014 this team did get shutout twice and averaged 10 1/2 points a contest. The offense does lose Gabe Shrauger and only 6 seniors on the roster. A lot of players on this team are young coming up from JV but they are hungry to win and Week One is right around the corner.
"We don't have the most size on defense but I think our tenacity will be good and we just need to hound the ball and get to it on every play. I feel like that will be the key," said Zach Aleba, Senior OL/MLB.
"We are a younger team this year and I feel like if we play with the right amount of heart that we could actually go out there and do our best and hopefully win some games," said Josh Tyler, Senior RB/LB.
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WATCH Crowd Go WILD When Trump Takes Field for Anthem at Football Game!
If you are like most red-blooded Americans, hearing our national anthem performed at a game will bring a tear to your eye. There is something about the crowd, the song and the overwhelming feeling that gives me chills every time. Watching the President of the United States be a part of it, makes for an unforgettable experience.
Monday night, at the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide, President Trump surprised fans by walking onto the field for the national anthem. While there is nothing quite like experiencing it in person, this video comes quite close. I challenge you to watch it and not feel immense pride in our President and our country!
Watch crowd ERUPT! when @POTUS Trump enters the 2018 College Football Championship Game & National Anthem!#MAGA #TrumpTrain2020 pic.twitter.com/azEEsddzrI
— Michael J Sheridan (@1mjas) January 9, 2018
Of course, this year the national anthem has been in the headlines quite frequently as many players have disrespected our country, our flag and our servicemen, by kneeling during the song. This made Trump's gesture all the more inspiring. I love that he has not remained on the sidelines for this important issue.
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He sure knows how to make an entrance. President Trump surprised the packed Mercedes-Benz stadium Monday night before the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide. As always, Trump triggered a strong response from the crowd, inspiring an eruption of both cheers and jeers.
Trump took to the field as part of the celebration of the national anthem, the protest of which he has forcefully and repeatedly condemned over the last year.
After the announcer introduced the members of the ROTC of both UGA and Alabama, he announced the president. The stadium went wild, both loud cheers and applause ringing out along with jeers and boos until the performance of the anthem by the Zac Brown Band.
President Trump ratcheted up the debate over the national anthem protests in the NFL at a rally in September, when he suggested that NFL coaches should fire the "son of a b****" players who refuse to honor the flag.
"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a b**** off the field right now. Out. He's fired! He's fired!'" said Trump to strong applause. "You know, some owner is going to do that. He's going to say, 'That guy that disrespects our flag, he's fired.' And that owner, they don't know it [but] they'll be the most popular person in this country."
A few days after the president's condemnation of the protests, over 200 NFL players refused to stand for the flag. League executives made a concerted effort to tamp down the protests over the course of the season to mixed results.
Of course, not everyone has celebrated this patriotic and moving gesture by President Trump. Already, liberal new outlets are jumping at the chance to diminish the gesture with headlines such as "Did President Trump forget the words to the national anthem? (BBC)" and "Trump was booed by fans waiting in the rain as he arrived at the national championship game (Business Insider)."
Apparently, Trump didn't sing along for the whole song, which most people don't. Many are listening to the performers sing the song and kinda sing along when they feel the urge. Let's not forget to notice that he is STANDING with his HAND OVER HIS HEART! No, let's focus on his lips moving. Unreal.
As for the "booing," it was reported that some fans were left waiting to get in and were understandably annoyed. College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said "Yes, there were delays as a result of the Secret Service protocol. Gate 1 was closed for a time. We regret that fans were inconvenienced." It seems waiting in the rain to get into a game people paid big bucks to attend can be annoying, but that doesn't mean they were booing the President! It seems more likely they were booing the handling of the entrances. It's all in how you want to report it, I suppose.
Business Insider went on to say "Walking out for the national anthem, Trump received a slightly warmer reception."
Um, yeah. I watched the video and "slightly warmer" is quite the understatement! Oh how it boils my blood when the media takes a wholesome display like this and nit picks it to death to make it appear more negatively! Watch the above video and tell me his reception was "slightly warmer" than being booed!
Get real!


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From the M6 and M69 leave at junction 2 and follow the A4600 towards Coventry City Centre. Turn left at the third roundabout (situated approximately one quarter of a mile past St Mary's Church) onto Clifford Bridge Road (A4082). The hospital is situated on the left hand side of Clifford Bridge Road
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Some Thoughts on Two Years Without a Microwave
Almost two years ago, Bill and I moved into our current home. And it wasn't until we were about a week or two in, trying to reheat leftovers when we realized: no microwave!
We had always rented places with built-in microwaves, so it didn't even register with us that we didn't own a microwave until we "needed" it. We laughed, reheated on the stove, and said we'd get one. And then, we never did. Eventually, we made the conscious decision not to buy one, as our counters were so crammed full of appliances anyway. And we'd been doing without it for so long!
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K-Blox are designed using state of the art materials and incorporate two unique features. K-Blox DIN rail mountable configurations are available in a standard profile, or a low profile version when limited height is available. Should DIN rail mounting not be used, K-Blox is available in a panel mounted configuration.
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*The Single Support Profile is one single All-In Trucks tune of your choice for your EZ Lynk AutoAgent with 2 weeks of support.
**The All-In Trucks Support pack enables you access to all of the All-In Trucks files that are designed specifically for your truck with permanent support.
Gauge Options:
Gauge's are able to monitored in multiple different views as seen in the pictures. All gauges can be set up for specific desired ranges, if in the range you are ok with the gauge will be green. When not, the gauge will be in a red warning state. If you pass through the warning state you will be able to set up defuel settings.
- RPM's (revolutions per minute)
- Speed (MPH or KM/H)
- Boost Pressure (PSI or Bar)
- Engine Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
- Injector Pressure (kPSI or Bar)
- Injector Pulse Width (ms)
- Transmission Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
- Calculated Load (Percent %)
- Injection Qty (mm3)
- Torque Converter Slip (RPM)
- Output Shaft Speed (RPM)
- DPF Soot Load (Percent %)
- Mass Air Flow (G/S)
- EGR Valve Position (Percent %)
- Turbo Vain Position (Percent %)
- Barometric Pressure (PSI or Bar)
- Transmission Line Pressure (PSI or Bar)
- Air Intake Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
- Engine Oil Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
- Ambient Air Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
- Battery Voltage (Volts)
- Engine Load (Percent %)
- Exhaust Manifold Pressure (PSI or Bar)
- Main Injection Timing (Degree Before Top Dead Center)
- Throttle Position (Percent %)
- Engine Coolant Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
Data logging Features:
End users can conveniently share datalogs and other vehicle information to any technician with the touch of a finger without even leaving the driver seat. Data logs can be quickly started and stopped from the main gauge display screen and bookmarks can be added to draw interest to specific points of a datalog if desired. A graphical web based data log viewing solution will soon be incorporated into the EZ LYNK Cloud as well. Technicians can also create default PID configurations that are automatically loaded during a re-flash procedure to further assist in the troubleshooting and diagnostic process.
- 30 Minutes of available Logging Time
- Bookmarks for added notes when noting anything
- Ability to e-mail data log file
- Ability to Read Codes
- Ability to Clear Codes
The AutoAgent connects to the vehicles via the OBDII-port and broadcasts a Wi-Fi access point (AP) which allows a wireless connection to the vehicle using any iOS device Or Android 5.0 and up smart devices. By launching the free EZ LYNK application on an iOS device, engine data is seamlessly streamed to the phone or other smart devices. The AutoAgent also has the capability to reflash vehicle system controllers with ECU profiles shared by technicians.
A fully customizable user interface allows the end-user to create a gauge interface that suits their particular needs. Technicians can also create default PID configurations that are automatically loaded during a reflash procedure to further assist in the troubleshooting and diagnostic process.
Download the App below to become familiar with the user interface.
For information on lynking your vehicle with a technician or other EZ Lynk troubleshooting, visit https://www.ezlynk.com/support/


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Body After Baby: How A Fit Mom of 4 Does It All!
May 19, 2014
17 comments
- AnonymousMay 19, 2014 at 7:24 AM
OMG! This awesome lady makes me want to run out and lift ALL THE WEIGHTS! Crystal you rock!ReplyDelete
this is so awesome. just what i needed to read today. what an amazing lady! i hope to be as amazing an example to my kids one day.ReplyDelete
God. Damn. She is just beautiful. That playful photo of her holding his tie is fantastic!!ReplyDelete
I enjoyed your post crystal very proud of you .. you are living proof that just because u go through a divorce or separation or have children doesn't mean u have to let yourself go I'm really inspired by your blog amen God Bless you .. u deserve it girl !!ReplyDelete
I enjoyed your post crystal very proud of you .. you are living proof that just because u go through a divorce or separation or have children doesn't mean u have to let yourself go I'm really inspired by your blog amen God Bless you .. u deserve it girl !!ReplyDelete
This just goes to show that everyone has time for fitness!!!! I don't know anyone busier than a mom of four with a full time job! And those legs...one day...one day!ReplyDelete
VERY inspirational! You are absolutely gorgeous :)ReplyDelete
Making it a choice and priority is definitely a must.
Thank you everyone for your kind words and compliments. Somtimes it's not easy, but it's all worth it!! You guys rock!! Thank you once again!!! #keepinspiringReplyDelete
Going to have to go check her out. Four kids and she still makes it a priority is very inspirational!ReplyDelete
Love it Liz! :D and very proud of you Crystal Martin <3ReplyDelete
YES!!! She is awesome! Get it Girl! I am Fit-Jealous right now! haha.ReplyDelete
And I'm totally inspired....if a Mama of 4 can look that good...I can do it to!
Thanks for Sharing, Liz!
-Ashlee Michelle
What a great interview! Totally inspiring to be more active in life and that there really are no valid excuses. Happy Monday!ReplyDelete
I love this! I don't ever understand some lady bloggers who got so upset that the media praised Megan Fox looking so great two months post partum. We are adults, we know that for celebrities, their bodies are their livelihood. Mothers should get inspired from such phenomena instead of shunning those stories. There is nothing wrong looking so good after babies, similar to there's nothing wrong creating a nice home, making art and craft, etc.ReplyDelete
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Love this and loved reading it, what awesome inspiration :)ReplyDelete
I'm feeling pretty inspired! I think I know what I'll be doing after I finish this coffee now, hahah. Thanks for hosting, I followed you on Bloglovin' and Twitter :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 6, 2015 at 9:58 AM
Funny shitReplyDelete
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Tammy Baldwin is the sponsor of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, legislation that would expand paralysis research and establish programs for improving rehabilitation, care and quality of life for people wiht SCI. If she's your representative you are fortunate to be represented by someone who has been a leader in efforts to help your son.Originally Posted by karmitage37
I know the feelings of loneliness and despair you feel at times. I had many days like that in the weeks and months after my mothers accident. I would venture to say everyone on this board has. I can tell you that it gets easier and it won't always be this way. This board is a good place for advice, support and fellowship.


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Jefferson Rework San Francisco, California www.houseandhouse.com In San Francisco's Marina District with gorgeous sights to an intimate personal yard, this remodeled 600 sq. foot condominium shimmers with all-natural mild and hanging, sensual components. Spaciously open, the kitchen, residing and dining parts glow with heat colors. The luscious red tile backsplash, charcoal grey laminate counters and stainless metal detailing enhance the velvety reduce of bamboo in the cabinetry and on the ground. The divider amongst the residing and sleeping spot offers storage in the bed room, topped with shoji panels, allowing each privacy and filtered mild. Likes: 1 Considered: fifty...Read More


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ColourFul Feathers on Fun Art of SparkleHello Sparkles, I am back with another dazzle and bling nails. Why not, I am off to trip with my girl friends and any amount of sparkle is less. And my nails will see a lot of sun which they don't see usually because I spend the entire day in office. So it is quite a good excuse to wear the most holo polish in my stash.
I had been planning to do a feather nails for very long time. Then I saw them on UberChic set 06-03 and they were just the kind of feather I had pictured in my mind. There was no doubt that it had to be a colourful feather. So I decided to do an advanced stamping.
I am really crushing a bit on the glitters and sparkles and ultra holo-ness of 'Art of Sparkle' from Fun lacquer. So I chose it as my base. Not a difficult choice. However, the pain with such a bases is that they look dazzling to your eyes but fail infront of your camera. I swear it was a PITA to capture it.
[caption id="attachment_6585" align="alignnone" width="600"] In DayLight[/caption]
Coming to the feathers, I filled it with pastel neons from Doctor Lacquer. And you know what my feathers glow in night. I so love it. Like really, how fabulous is that. The Polishes used are Omilu, Kumu , Lau Wiliwili and Hinalea Lauwili.
[caption id="attachment_6587" align="alignnone" width="600"] Feathers GLowing in Dark[/caption]
But inspite of all right polishes and base and image, I am not as satisfied as I thought I would be. I think my camera freaked out. All in all, I am happy of the choices I made but somehow they did not materialise as awesome as they were individually. What do you say girls? Is it really that average or I am stressing too much?


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Thursday, February 9, 2012
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I DO remember that tree, Dear Laura.ReplyDelete
And am so glad you posted the summer sky. Truly amazing colors.
Fantastic! Love the heart tree! :)ReplyDelete
The colors.. Shape..
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Lovely :)ReplyDelete
Oh wow, that tree is gorgeous. What a find! Beautiful skies, thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous sky memories! Wasn't the moon spectacular this week too?ReplyDelete
Such a great shots! Lovely colours!ReplyDelete
I wish you a Happy Friday!
Love that second photo.ReplyDelete
My skywatch, have a nice weekend.
Lovely pictures,ReplyDelete
Best regards from Paris,
Beautiful pictures!ReplyDelete
Such good atmosphere!
Beautiful sky shots!!ReplyDelete
Wow - what a richly coloured sky! And that heart-shaped tree - magical!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:53 AM
love the colours in the last one.. great shot !ReplyDelete
Happy weekend : )
regards from Norway
Beautiful scenes Laura.ReplyDelete
That tree looks magical.
Warm greetings and best wishes
- AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:54 AM
So wonderful photos! Have a nice Friday and nice weekend!:)ReplyDelete
Flotte himmelske billederReplyDelete
That heart tree shape is spectacular, and amazing! Beautiful photos, Laura!ReplyDelete
Lovely tree heart picture!ReplyDelete
Regards från Sweden/Happy weekend.
I am in love with that moon, sky, tree, you, me and all that was, is, and will be.ReplyDelete
It's all your fault:)
I do love your magical heart tree, I feel like I know it well!ReplyDelete
I lived through a sunset with you just now ... and it's still daytime. Thank you for the experience!
Made me smile of joy :-)ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a nice week-en Greetings from Romania.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! How absolutely beautiful!ReplyDelete
Wow!!! What an unusual tree!!! Love the purple sky and the tree silhouetted...especially the heart shape!!! Wonderful!!!ReplyDelete
Marvelous shots! I love them both.ReplyDelete
Wow, love the tree, so lovely!ReplyDelete
wonderful pics! :)ReplyDelete
Delightful photos!ReplyDelete
Great photo work.ReplyDelete
Best regards, Karin
Beautiful pictures.ReplyDelete
Greeting Karin
Beautiful moon photo--and that tree is really special! Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
so beautiful!ReplyDelete
i especially like the last photo!
simply gorgeous!
thanks so much for sharing:)
Great shots, last one is magic:). Best wishes!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've ever seen the sky quite that colour! Spectacular!!ReplyDelete
amazing shots...that of the moon and the tree that looks like a big heart shaped candy! hard to pick a fav in this...ReplyDelete
n please accept my sincere apologies on visiting so late, and thank you for contributing to Saturday Sareenity.


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Transition to IFRS for LSE-listed technology company
An IFRS transition project for an international technology group listed on the London Stock Exchange and required to prepare their financial statements following IFRS from 2005. AE were referred to the company by their auditors to manage the transition project, design and implement IFRS-compliant accounting policies, and provide in-house IFRS training.
- Provide start-to-finish project management and delivery for the transition
- Ensure that the IFRS transition was completed within the regulatory deadlines
- Design and deliver in-depth IFRS training to internal staff following the implementation
- Move the payroll processing to a (tried & tested) specialist payroll bureau and resolve any outstanding issues
- Discuss management reporting output and timelines, providing IFRS compliant accounting information
We worked closely with the finance team to deliver the transition project and provide appropriate in-house training.
- Liaised closely with staff at head office (UK) and across the worldwide subsidiaries to complete IFRS impact assessments
- Designed and implemented IFRS-compliant accounting policies
- Determined IFRS transition adjustments
- Liaised with the company's auditors and provided answers to their questions
- Prepared IFRS compliant annual (and interim) financial statements, with full disclosures
- Designed and delivered IFRS training tailored to the company's requirement, including worked examples and exercises


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When adapting cells from serum-containing to serum-free media, is the direct or sequential adaptation method better?
The sequential adaptation method is recommended. When cells are transferred to serum-free medium from a serum-rich environment, the cells are deprived of components in the serum-rich environment. Sequential adaptation allows the cells to gradually adapt to their new serum-free environment. Below is an example protocol. Cell types vary. Contact us for a tailored solution.
Suggested Sequential Adaptation Protocol:
- Start with cultures (suspension or adherent) that are at maximum cell density and high viability (>80%). If cells are attachment-dependent, trypsinization procedures should be used.
- Split cells 1:2 using the desired final serum-free medium as the diluent.
- Incubate cells until the maximum cell density is achieved.
- Split cells again. The ratio may vary depending on whether the cells are growing attached or in suspension culture. For attached cells, try 1:2 or 1:3 split based on confluency. For suspensions, try 1:3 to 1:5 or approximately 3-4x105 cells per mL.
- Continue incubation until maximum cell density is achieved.
- Monitor the growth and viability of the cells relative to cells cultured in the original or control medium. Cells that have been successfully adapted to serum-free media should have a viability greater than 85%, with a doubling time equivalent to the control medium (serum-containing or other serum-free medium) from which the culture was adapted.
- Low viability or poor doubling times indicate that the culture may not yet be adapted. 3 to 5 successive splits using 1:2 to 1:3 may be necessary. It is not uncommon for some cells to continue to require 0.1 to 0.5% serum.
- Time for adaptation to serum-free conditions will vary with the growth characteristics of the particular cell type. If at any time during the weaning process the culture viability drops below 80%, or the time to double increases significantly, weaning may have occurred too quickly. The cells may require several passages at the previous dilution before renewal of the sequential weaning process resumes.


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My story in my own words: fulfillment
My name is Antonella from Sardinia in Italy. I was volunteering at the "section for adult education" (Enhet for Voksenopplæring), with three other volunteers – one from Italy and two from Bosnia. My experience in Trondheim, started one year ago, in August, ending July this year.
The organisation, in which we worked, deals with adults education, handling immigrants who escaped from wars and difficult situations in their countries to find new settlement in Norway. We were placed in different schools with different tasks. Personally, at first, I was assisting a multi-handicaped student.
I also had a "conversation group" and a "pronounciation group", in which the students could improve their English skills, and this went on smoothly because I have a Master's Degree in Languages and Literatures,.
It was a pleasure for me to work with them. I noticed they felt free to talk with me and to say their own opinion about everything, without being "scared" to offend someone, probably because I was not a "real" teacher and I was a foreigner like them.
With this, I don't mean they said bad things about Norway or Norwegians (on the contrary, they were grateful to the country for taking them in). I just mean that sometimes, when you're abroad, you feel guilty even if you say "I don't like that food", because you think your host could take it personally, misunderstanding what you really mean.
I was surprised of the fact that, even though they came from countries devastated by wars and violence, they always smiled and were always ready to help one another.
I remember the first day I went to school, I couldn't understand a word of Norwegian language, and just one of them could speak English. Despite this, a woman came to me, introduced herself and offered me some chocolate and nuts, and because I couldn't understand her words, she tried to explain me everything using her hands. It was funny, and it made me feel like home: we Italians are famous for "talking with hands".
When I was able to speak the language a little bit, I started working as assistant for a storytelling and singing teacher, where I helped, together with the other volunteers, in preparing a theatre piece, which was played in June.
In the meantime, thanks to my mentor, who introduced me to some friends, I had the possibility to work in the backstage of the Trondheim Music Festival, and to continue my kickboxing training at the gym, where, after a couple of months, they asked me to help them with the children training.
It was great, it gave me the possibility not only to do something I like, but also to make friends and improve my language skills.
During the year, we had two seminars, in which we met all the volunteers who were in Norway, located in different places, and it was good to get to know them and share our experiences.
It was nice to be in "Norway" for one year and I would really recommend it, even though, it needs to be said, not everything was "roses and flowers", as we say in Italy – that means I had moments in which I really wondered why I had chosen to do it, and I wanted to quit as a volunteer.
Fortunately, I had friends who helped me a lot, and I found a "brother" in Claudio, the other Italian volunteer who was in my project, who helped me to go on and finish what I had started, even though we often argued…maybe because of our age difference – I'm 30 and he's 22 and that led us to dwell in different points of view.
I really have to say thank you to everyone who made my year in Norway a positive one. My wish is to visit the country again in future!
I say to those in Norway: "Tusen Takk" – "Thank You – in English.