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Gold coins can be an excellent investment option, especially if you are looking to avoid the volatility of traditional stocks.
But with several different options to choose from, from numismatic coins to modern bullion and even IRAs backed by precious metal coins, you probably have many questions right now.
➜ Bullion coins vs. Numismatic coins…What's the difference?
➜ I'm interested in IRAs backed by gold coins. Can you tell me more?
➜ Are you ready to find the right investment for your needs?
As with any investment, you never want to make a "blind" decision without any prior research or understanding of your options. If you are serious about using precious metals to invest in your future, then there are a few things you should be asking:
These are all great questions, and you may find the answers you're looking for in the information below. But when you're ready to take the next step, an experienced precious metals specialist can provide you with additional resources and helpful answers that are personalized for your specific situation.
Let's start by taking a look at the two primary types of gold coins: numismatic and bullion.
Bullion coins
Gold bullion coins get their value primarily from their weight or their content of precious metals. Essentially, you're investing in gold – a finite resource, which makes it a great strategy for preserving your wealth into the future.
Unlike numismatic coins, which were generally minted to be circulated, bullion has no numismatic value. Bullion coins are an extremely liquid investment – they are real, tangible assets.
An example of a coin minted for bullion is the American Gold Eagle coin, first released by the United States Mint in 1986, under the Gold Bullion Act of 1985.
The American Gold Eagle is offered in denominations of 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/2 oz., and 1 oz. The 1 oz. version has a face value of $50; however, since the coin's value is determined primarily by its weight, the coin fetched prices around $1,800 in 2012.
Numismatic Coins
Numismatic coins offer diversification from only one single method of valuation. That's because their value is derived from not just their gold content, but also their scarcity and condition.
Numismatic coins were minted prior to 1933 and are therefore rarer than modern bullion. The coins are certified authentic by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
For maximum growth potential, many advisors recommend converting all non-retirement liquid assets, such as CDs, money market accounts and low-yield savings into numismatic gold coins.
Gold buyers and investors who want maximum protection of their retirement funds can invest in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) backed by gold coins or a mix of other precious metals.
Over the last few years, many investors and soon-to-be-retirees watched their stock-based retirement accounts get eaten away by global economic factors. Yet, this same economic instability, which threatens the value of stocks, is what typically increases the value of gold.
This is why many Americans are now converting their accounts into gold-backed IRAs – to safeguard their savings from the volatility of other markets, and protect their future.
You have the option of rolling over a 401(k) or IRA into a precious metals IRA. One investment option for your precious metals IRA is the American Eagle proof coins, which are produced in limited quantities each year and were intended by the U.S. Mint to be used as a retirement planning option.
As a leading precious metals company, Birch Gold Group can educate you on your gold-buying options and make personalized recommendations based on your goals.
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When you contact Birch Gold Group, you will receive straightforward answers from a knowledgeable gold specialist. We are happy to make informed recommendations for your specific financial goals, and you can rest easy knowing that we never use high-pressure sales tactics.
Once you are ready to invest in gold coins, we will make the process easy and hassle-free. And, we will also keep you updated on the growth of your portfolio by providing you with a monthly analysis of your precious metals. (Wikipedia)
Call Birch Gold today at (800)355-2116 or fill out the form on this page for more information on investing in gold coins.


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Free Contraception
A women's right to choose is just that, a right to choose.
I agree whole heartedly that women should control their own bodies. The reproductive rights of women should be left up to them and them alone. No means no. If they don't want to risk getting pregnant, then they should not have unprotected sex. If they don't want children then it is in their control, it only happens one way.
Ladies, you are in control and I have not heard Mitt Romney or Paul Ryan say anything to the contrary. I have never heard either of them say that they would overturn Roe V Wade, they couldn't even if they wanted to. I have heard them state their beliefs that life is life. So are we to hate them for believing that God created life and that it should not be taken for granted? What I hear from them is for people to take personal responsibility for themselves and their own actions. I tend to agree with them on this point.
I, however, should not have to pay for on the fly abortions. I should not have to pay for someone to not have to worry about having sex on a whim. I should not be the one to afford someone protection for their willingness to put themselves in a position to get pregnant. If they want to be in that position then that is a personal choice and calls for personal responsibility. I support the same provisions as most people that there are exceptions to everything. Rape, Incest, and the life of the mother are areas out of the control of women and that these actions were not caused by the choice of the women.
I am prepared for the backlash of hate that will flow from this posting, however this is my opinion. I do solicit comments and answers as to why anyone thinks that they are entitled to free contraception, when they already have it; it's called self-control and is free. I also want to hear back as to why one penny of mine should go towards ending a life just because the person carrying the child decides that she just doesn't want to go through with what she started? I am not absolving the fathers of these children either. They are just as much at fault, however, they cannot become pregnant. They do not control these women's bodies.
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When I was little, one of my favorite summer things my mom would do with my siblings and I was to dye Queen Anne's Lace. The flower is abundant and grows along every road (or so it seems). We would pick some, then take them home and put them in glasses or jars of water we dyed with food coloring. Then magic happened! Those pristine white flowers changed color, becoming lovely shades of the rainbow. It's science and art in one!This being one of my favorite childhood memories meant I had to do this with my sweet little kiddo. He was just as delighted watching them change color as I remember being.
The science behind it? "The leaves and petals of plants have lots of small holes called stomates. They're too small to see. Water evaporates through these holes. This is called transpiration. After the water evaporates, the plant needs more water to grow. If the flower is planted in soil, the roots of the plant get the water from the soil and then the water travels up through its stem. But, if the flower is in a container of water, it doesn't have any roots so it just sucks up the water through its stem." (Thank you, PBS. Quote credit here.) Or for other sciencey words (from Fireflies&Mudpies): "Plants use cohesion and capillary action to pull water up through the xylem that runs through a plant's stem. As the plant transpires, water evaporates from the flowers leaving the color behind."
Magic, art, science, and uncomplicated fun. It really is those quiet, simple moments that have lasting power.


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Audio PropertiesTo access the properties of your audio file, select the element from the timeline or the scene. The properties panel will update with the proper values.
To adjust the sound level of your videos, use the sound level slider in the Media Parameters panel.
Mix Sound Level
To set a loop on your audio media, check the "Loop Sound" checkbox in the Media parameters panel and then drag the right side of the audio element on the timeline as much as you want to loop it for.
Set Loops
If you drag it beyond the end cursor of the sequence and set a "Continuous Audio" option (discussed below) the audio will loop after the end of the sequence if there is not an automatic link at the end of this sequence.
Set Continuous AudioHaving a continous audio play throughout your project enhances the immersive experience while viewing your interactive program by playing an audio file (e.g. a surround sound) throughout an uninterrupted navigation. Continuous audio is useful in the following cases:
- At the end of a sequence in the case where a user action is expected in order to move to another sequence
- Between two or more sequences
- While a sequence in overlay mode (with the parent sequence paused)
To play a continuous audio between sequences, you should add the audio file on each sequence, check the "continuous audio" parameter in each of the audio files properties panel and make sure that the file is placed at the beginning of the sequence. (Start time at 00:00:00)
N.B: When you select the option "continuous audio", two options are available, corresponding to the volume of his ongoing at the end of the sequence AND when opening an overlay sequence.
Show player with play / pause button for each audio fileBy default, an audio file is set to automatically play when it is displayed and "chromeless", ie without an associated player.
You can display the video controls and block the autoplay option by checking "audio control" (to display a progress bar with a play / pause button)
Synchronize a sequence with an Audio File
To synchronize an audio file with a sequence, simply check this option from the Properties window of the audio. The file will then act as a "sync master" of this sequence and all other media will be synchronized with it. The control bars will enable you to move through the sequence.
It is not possible to have two synchronized media in a sequence to synchronize other media, you must first de-select the option on the first media master.
As soon as the sync option is set, the media file will be then automatically repositioned on the timeline to zero seconds, and the end cursor of the sequence positioned at the end of the media.
If you pause a "sync master", the whole sequence will pause.
It is possible to have a master media or sync master in an overlay sequence same as in a "classic" sequence. Opening a sequence in overlay mode over a sequence containing the master media will pause it if you select the option "Pause the parent sequence."
* Please note that audio and video files must have controls in order to be read on iOS devices since the autoplay feature is disabled by Apple.


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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. -- A 4-year-old boy is just one of the many rescued recently after a massive landslide in Washington last Saturday.
Rescuers in Snohomish County are still searching for the nearly 200 people unaccounted after the disaster.
A photo was taken of a rescuer holding a small boy just moments after they saved the life of a child, according to KSDK. They'd spotted him nearly drowning in the mud.
It was reported that the child's three siblings and father are among the victims still missing.
The child was taken to the hospital and reunited with his mother.
Rescuers say this gives them hope to carry on.
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Can male/female friendships exist?
Answering quickly you may say, "Of course." Looking more closely and putting yourself in that situation, would your answer be the same? Ladies, would you feel comfortable if your boyfriend/husband had a female for his best friend? And, men would you approve of your girlfriend/wife having a male as her best friend?
Some folks say that it is an impossible situation. They feel that a relationship between male and female must be ultimately and only romantic.
Let's look at an example. Perhaps a little boy and a little girl lived next door and became friends at an early age. That friendship is never broken but becomes stronger as these two mature. What happens when each of them marries? Are they expected to forsake their lifetime, close friendship with the one who lived next door?
I don't know whether male or female would be more adamant about the other's friendship. I can image this would be a prickly concern to be worked out in a marriage or relationship. Each of them would love their dear friend and probably be hurt if their partner demanded the friendship be severed.
Also, what would loving a good friend imply? The Bible uses the work love many times. The one new commandment Jesus gave in the New Testament was "love thy neighbor." I don't think He was referring to a romantic love for He wants us to love one another.
What is the difference when a male or female says "I love you" or "I'm in love with you"? Does one denote friendship and the other mean romantic? I think so.
Do you have a best friend that is of the opposite sex? Does it work if you're married or in a relationship? I'd love to read your comments on these questions. And also how do you define "I love you" and "I'm in love with you?
The winner of last Thursday's drawing for a signed copy of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island by Cara C. Putman is Shanda. I'll email you for your mailing address and get the book out to you. Thanks all for commenting. Watch for more book giveaways.
Till next time … keep on smiling.
Till next time … keep on smiling.


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Take your business in Fridley, MN, to a higher level with large format printing services. Here at SpeedPro, we can make your company stand out with an impressive range of high-quality graphics. We take pride in delivering meticulous work on every order, and our creative artists will be ready to help you.
Our company has a team of highly trained specialists on staff to serve you. We're members of the local community, and we're active with the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. We offer fast turnarounds, and you can expect to get your printed materials within two to three days. Our services extend to all types of industries, including:
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We value the relationship between those we serve and their clients, so we strive for perfection with every project. We'll carefully review the order and your requirements to ensure that we get everything right the first time. We have skilled professionals who are ready to become an extension of your marketing team.
Our studio is located near the intersection of University Avenue and 81st Avenue NE, so we're easy to find. You can stop by or send us your requests electronically, and we'll get started on your printing project. In addition to serving business owners directly, we also work with:
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Improve your brand recognition and bring attention to your business with quality graphics that are easy to read. We offer durable products that you can continue to use, and we can even handle the installation services when necessary. We hope that you'll turn to us for:
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Call our friendly staff at SpeedPro today to learn more about our large format printing services and receive a quote. We've assisted companies throughout Fridley, Minneapolis, and the surrounding areas, and we're fully prepared to handle all your large format printing needs. We'll take care of everything from decals and window graphics to elevator wraps so that you can make a great first impression on potential clients.


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I interviewed my baby brother several years ago to get his take on life and God. Now, as a ten-year-old Cub Scout, he answered the same exact questions. This time around though his answers reflected a new depth and maturity. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the interviews: Who is your favorite Book of Mormon character? […]
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"The King of Rock 'n' Roll".
Montegrappa celebrates the life of the universally-admired performer with its "Icons Tribute To Elvis Presley," licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, in honor of the man who transformed popular music at the midpoint of the 20th century and became one of the most important figures in the history of recorded music.
Four models will represent important phases in Elvis' career from 1956 to 1977. Each pen possesses a resin body in a color suggestive of the each era, with sterling silver or vermeil accents. The fountain pen nibs are engraved with the full-height profile of Elvis at the microphone. Other details unique to each pen and the packaging also denote the specific stage of Elvis' career.
Las Vegas
White is the color of the ultimate model in the quartet, defining Elvis in 1973 – the year of the ground-breaking "Aloha From Hawaii" broadcast, transmitted live via satellite on 14 January 1973 and seen by an estimated one billion peo.ple. This period was also noted for Elvis' Las Vegas appearances, and his signature jumpsuits with gem-stone accents. The poket clip recalls the message to his closely-knit band of friends: "TCB," for "Taking Care of Business." The clip of the Sterling Sil.ver version is set with Swarovski red crystals, while the Solid 18K Gold version is set with rubies. For this edition, 500 fountain pens, 500 roller balls and 973 ballpoint pens provide the tally of 1973. The gold version totals 42 – 14 fountain pens, 14 rollerballs and 14 ballpoint pens – denoting his age when he passed away in 1977.
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This classic vegetarian borscht is high in fiber, crucial for maintaining regular digestion during treatment. Plus, canned tomatoes bring the benefits of lycopene, a potent antioxidant. A dollop of low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt adds a pleasing creaminess and a boost of calcium. See article here.
1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, cabbage, and onion and sauté until cabbage softens, about 5 minutes. Add 8 cups broth, beets, and tomatoes. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Working in small batches, puree 4 cups of soup in blender; return to remaining soup in pot. If desired, add more broth in ½ cup increments to thin soup. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
3. Ladle soup into bowls and serve topped with toppings of your choice, like dollops of sour cream or yogurt, cucumbers, green onions, parsley or cilantro.
Ann's Tips and Tricks
If you are having oral problems such as cankers or post radiation dryness, this delicious soup can be pureed for easier swallowing by whizzing a couple of cupfuls in a blender. Let the soup cool somewhat before eating. Swirl in some whole milk Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.
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This March I will be taking on the TRIATHLON OF HORRORS to raise funds for Sport Relief.
Friday 16th
Swim: 1,344 lengths of a 25m pool. This is the equivalent of the 21 miles from England to France.
Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th
Bike: Ride the height of Everest (29,029ft) on one hill (Braggers Lane, Bransgore) This equates to 181 laps and 292 miles.
Monday 19th
Run: 15 miles wearing a 25lb pack on a treadmill, which will be set to an incline to replicate 4,000ft elevation.
Help me as I suffer by GIVING ME YOUR MONEY!! ;-)
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Defects Categorised Differently
Defects found during an MOT test are categorised as Dangerous, Major or Minor and will depend on the issue found and how serious it is. MOT testers will still give advice on items that you need to monitor. Below shows how each category will affect your MOT results:
• Dangerous – fail - do not drive the vehicle until it has been repaired
• Major – fail – repair it immediately
• Minor – pass -repair as soon as possible
• Advisory – pass – monitor and repair if necessary
• Pass – pass – ensure it continues to meet the standard
Tighter Rules For Diesel Car Emissions
For diesel cars with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), there are now stricter rules for the emissions. Your vehicle will get a major fault if the MOT tester:
• Can see smoke (of any colour) coming from the exhaust
• Finds evidence that the DPF has been tampered with.
You should check your vehicle's handbook if you are unsure if your car has a DPF.
New Things Included On The MOT
MOT testers will now be tasked with inspecting new items that they previously did not have to; these include:
• Obviously underflated tyres
• Contaminated brake fluid
• Fluid leaks posing as environmental risk
• Brake pad warning lights/missing brake pads/discs
• Reversing lights on cars first used from 1st September 2009
• Headlight washers (if applicable) on vehicles first used from 1st September 2009
• Daytime running lights on vehicles first used from 1st March 2018 (most vehicles first MOT will be in 2021 for this check).
MOT Certificate Will Change
The current MOT Certificate seen below on the left, will change to the new style (on the right). The new certificate will list any defects under the new categories, so they are clear and simple to understand.
Some Vehicles Over 40 Years Old Won't Need An MOT
Until now, only vehicles which were first built before 1960 were exempt from needing an MOT. Cars, Vans, Motorcycles and other light passenger vehicles wont need an MOT if they're over 40 years old and have not substantially changed. You can check the date your vehicle was registered by clicking here.
You don't need to apply to stop getting an MOT for your vehicle. However, each time you tax your historic vehicle (even if you don't pay a fee), you will need to declare it meets the rules for not needing an MOT.
Other Information
• The maximum fee which MOT Centres can charge won't change
• You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. You can sign up for a free MOT reminder by text message or email a month before your MOT is due.
• In January 2018, the Government decided to keep the age a vehicle needs its first MOT at 3 years, rather than extending it to 4 years.
Want to find out more about the MOT changes? Contact our Centres today, our team of friendly experts are more than happy to answer questions you may have. You can also book your car in for its MOT test by clicking here today!


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We discovered that digital transformation isn't dissimilar from an office design and build makeover. US-based tech giant Riverbed is on a mission to help corporates move from hardware-based IT infrastructure into the digital world.
This sleek, professional and engaging new office in Bracknell was exactly what they needed.
The five Cs
Our brief was to transform 15,000 sq ft of vacant office space in the Maxis office park in Bracknell into a space that reflects Riverbed's mantra.
It's no surprise that this super successful tech company is a smart operator that aims to put its customers and employees at the forefront of everything it does. Customer-centric, curious, committed, community minded and collaborative – Riverbed's bible of business values became the cornerstone of this project for our design and build team.
Two heads are better than one
We know that having an office that people choose to work from is a real competitive advantage.
Like many of our clients, Riverbed supports flexible working but it also wants to build a culture of communication. With this in mind, the office was designed to entice Riverbed's roamers and nomads back into the office through a choice of settings that appeals to their differing work styles.
Soft furnishings in communal areas feel homely, the kitchen is stocked with snacks, games are provided in the breakout area, and there are loads of alternative workstations tucked away from 'standard' work areas.
A step up
Cutting through a solid concrete floor and building a staircase between two levels in ten weeks is no easy feat. But that's exactly what we did!
Isolating teams on different floors can be detrimental to communication between teams, so we made movement around the office as easy as possible. Over the course of a weekend, we extracted 12 tonnes of concrete to create an opening between the two floors.
The team went in on a Friday evening, worked over the weekend and removed the last piece of concrete on Monday morning; leaving all of the neighbours none the wiser.
Choosing the perfect staircase wasn't a happy accident either. The stunning feature reflects the natural wood and industrial metalwork that's incorporated in the design on both levels.
Step into my office
We were asked to create a special 'landing' area for customers and visitors - and it's one of designer Karl's favourite spaces. Using bold furniture and finishes, elegant lighting pendants, wood panelling, contrasting carpets and brand colours, he's designed a contemporary waiting area and client suite.
When visitors step into the office reception, they'll find a comfortable lounge with sofas and informal chairs set around coffee tables. The coffee bar is the perfect place to grab a drink before heading into one of the meeting rooms, cleverly positioned around the perimeter of the building to make the most of the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Tech savvy
An office for Riverbed wouldn't be complete without snazzy and efficient technology. We made sure - as far as possible - that every corner of the office could be adapted into a working area. This is truly the secret ingredient of a great office design that supports agile working.
When you throw technology into the mix, your objective should always be to make moving around the office fuss-free. Whether 'docked' at a hot-desk, connecting to the cloud while in the kitchen or using the boardroom's integrated AV for a presentation, we wanted Riverbed staff to have a great tech experience in whatever space they choose.
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This is what I call a Foochow Table with legs which could be folded and a top that could be taken off when not in use.
Another table top which can be larger for twelve people can be placed on top. With a table cloth no one would know any difference.
Most restaurants in the past like Hock Cheu Lou and Yen Ching had these kinds of t ables. The fold able legs were ubiquitous. And when banqueting staff started to roll out the table tops to the five foot ways bystanders would know that definitely there would be a huge banquet that day.
The Banqueting staff long ago would be strong men and their attire was simple - Pagoda or Chili brand singlets.
There were many occasions when one single banquet staff could carry a wooden tray with five dishes for five different tables. I used to be amazed how a man could carry five bowls of sharks' fin soup on a single wooden tray on his head!! And then like an acrobat he would bring the tray down to one of the tables and place the bowl nicely at the centre of the table.
There wasn't any food presentation at the beginning of the feast like today. And music which usually comes with the food presentation like Star Wars Theme was entirely different.
It could be "Today I am not coming home" playing at full volume when the first dish came out!!
(I had this table personally made for me recently as my own retirement gift for myself...for old time's sake...It is a disappearing style. According to the craftsman he is too old and no one can make this style any more. The younger generation prefers imported tables from China or West Malaysia.)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A Foochow Table
Memoir by I Am Sarawakiana at 6:20 AM
Labels: Wooden Table Foochow
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- Superman said...
I used to eat at this type of table for many many years last time. I think really hard to find now. youngsters now prefer IKEA.
- May 13, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- I Am Sarawakiana said...
Yeah You are right there.
In Sibu this was the only know type of dining table for families. I get very nostalgic seeing one like this today...
Nowadays young people like eight seaters or twelve seaters of different shapes - round or oval - or rectangle...and of course the very expensive Rosewood from China....
I hope my son would like to inherit this table from me collection of Foochowiana.
- May 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- Unknown said...
i got very nostalgic too,seeing those marble-top tables at kopitiam around my place,Kuching.hope they retain these "relics".i found Sibu kopitiam very crowded,especially those near the wharf .it seems,the more dirty the more crowded -for some
- May 14, 2009 at 11:09 AM
- I Am Sarawakiana said...
The rule of the thumb....the more crowded a kopitiam the better the food....
If you go to Kapit - which is a really good experience - it is hard to go from one table to another...sardine packed coffee shops!!
In Sibu - the shops facing the river have the best feng shui - best food and best business. So hopping from the express into the kopitiam is easier too...no petrol wasted...
- May 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM


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This person does everything opposite of what I want for my baby. Questionable personal hygiene (not sure if hands are washed) and once when he was over I saw him waving his bare foot in front of my baby's face. She is 5 months and touches everything and then either sucks on them or her hands afterwards. Can you say gross?! My husband and I never let her touch our bare feet and we are her parents! We are spending time with family again and he was offering her a chicken nugget. She didn't even move towards it but he shoved it in her mouth and made her lick it. He thought it was funny. Wtf?! She has not even started solids yet. My husband tried to stop it and I said no but he did it anyway!
This person luckily spends a limited amount of time around my daughter and now I try to be there 100% of the time because of stuff like that. My husband wants to go on a trip just the two of us for a few days with his parents watching our daughter. I am afraid of what will go on while we are away. I trust his parents with her but do not trust their other family member and there is a good chance he will be around some of the time while we are away. My Mother-In-Law did not do anything to stop him from what he did. She was there also and while she objected as well, he didn't listen.
I am not overreacting, am I? Maybe he means well, but I still don't like him around her. He is also the one who said I should go back to working more because I don't have anything else better to do. I work once a week and husband works full time. We don't want daycare for her at this point and what we are doing now works for us. So yeah on top of everything else I'm upset that he said that.
So what do I do? I dont want to go on this trip anymore because of the chance of him being around her. How do I approach my husband about this? I don't want to cause any tension between anyone. I also don't think they would oblige to not having him around our baby at all. Ugh wish I did have to deal with this.


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text: Fishy Freebie 7 October 2016 Amanda No comments Categories: Resources This Fishy Freebie clip art pack contains 15 high-resolution images, which are completely free! Each image is provided as a 300 DPI transparent background PNG for layering in your resources, and a 300 DPI white background JPEG. The following clip art are included: Colour Clip Art Fish Blue Tang Blue Orange Fish Blue Tang Blue Yellow Fish Clownfish Orange White Fish Clownfish Purple Yellow Fish Oval Pink Blue Fish Oval Purple Yellow Fish Round Red Blue Fish Round Yellow Green Fish Small Green Fish Small Rainbow Black and White Clip Art Fish Blue Tang Fish Clownfish Fish Oval Fish Round Fish Small Available now to download at Teachers Pay Teachers. I hope you enjoy using my artwork as much as I did making it and I really look forward to seeing your resources! If you have any ideas for clip art that you would like to see me create, I'd love to hear from you so please feel free to send me a message with any suggestions you might have.


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On My Shelf is a feature I started here on the blog and I'm sure there are a ton of similar ones out there, but basically I just wanted to start spotlighting some of the MANY backlist titles I have accumulated on my shelf and kindle. The idea is to spotlight an older book I have on my massive TBR. I also thought it would be a fun way to discuss these books with my fellow bloggers, get some of your thoughts and figure out which ones I need to read ASAP and which ones can wait a bit more. And if you want to join in too, I would love to see what is on your shelf! Just leave me a link in the comments.
So I am doing my On My Shelf post on Thursday this week because I have a review and giveaway I am super excited about going up tomorrow, so I switched it up for this week. I went with Dante's Girl this week. I love this author and this cover is fantastic and I am so mad I haven't gotten to this one yet.
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It is important that our previously qualified instructors keep their qualification updated and current!
We do this by providing a review of the latest teaching techniques available.
The update day will cover specific changes and updates to your level of certification and will focus on the following areas:
Spend the weekend meeting new friend or catching up with old ones.
The APSI spring sessions is a fun opportunity for all members to relax, learn and ride with some of Australia's top trainers: the 2019 Interski Team!
Spring sessions have a relaxed vibe and you have full control over what topics you attend and the team members you ride with. Ranging from race drills to freestyle, the latest team technique to the much anticipated 'girls ride session' choosing a session will be easy and will be scheduled to best suit the conditions. So, you can hit the groomers in the morning and the bumps in the afternoon.
For a full run-down of what is available over the weekend download the spring sessions information pack below!
A homestudy is ideal for instructors that are currently working, either in Australia or Overseas, and cannot attend a course or spring sessions.
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India has increased the number of ports that can handle imports of non-prime steel to a total of six, with the addition of three new ports, the ministry of commerce and industry said.
A ministry notification dated Jan 18. and made public on Saturday implies all types of steel can be imported through the new ports. The is set to encourage foreign purchases of non-prime category steel. [http://bit.ly/2DRagUO]
The news comes after India imposed anti-dumping duty on several stainless steel and flat steel products from China, the United States, South Korea and the European Union, to curb the influx of cheaper imports and help local producers.
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Although Tune-Yards, the eclectic recording project of singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus, has existed since the mid-aughts, it wasn't until the release of 2011's Afropop-influenced w h o k i l l that she began turning heads of both listeners and critics alike (singles "Gangsta" or "Bizness" were the likely culprits). Garbus and fellow songwriter Nate Brenner continue to pull inspiration from various elements of dance music on i can feel you creep into my private life, released earlier this year, streamlining their patchwork production methods as Garbus looks inward, unpacking white privilege and guilt. My Brightest Diamond joins the touring trio this Friday at the Georgia Theatre.
TUNE-YARDS Eclectic, critically acclaimed, rhythm-centric indie act fronted by singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND Eclectic, experimental rock and pop project of songwriter Shara Nova.


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The new shop is coming along. You may have seen the Spidey Box project I posted about. It is nice to work in, but still in disarray and needs some organizing. I am building a big storage unit and getting video of it. Just making it out of construction material, it has to be sturdy and yet look decent. Here is a photo of it part way through and a video of how I went about getting there. I have more footage of it and I am going to edit them into "bite sized" pieces and post them. I just kind of muddled my way through it, designing and creating as I go.
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One of the many things that makes Girls a more realistic depiction of young life in New York than Sex and the City are the clothes (and the script and the casting and the sex scenes). As a writer in New York, I know this firsthand, as if I were to purchase a pair of Manolos, my bank account would spontaneously combust. Often woven into the very fabric of the storyline (Hannah's onesie pajama suit, Jessa's wedding dress, Adam's absence of a shirt, the list goes on), the wardrobe in Girls not only gives insight into the characters, but also takes an accurate snapshot of the aesthetic of young, hungry brooklynites.
Jenn Rogien, the mastermind behind every last memorable Girls outfit, turns to all of our favorite New York shopping destinations to create realistic and charming looks for the show. Using Lena Dunham's brilliant vision as a starting point, Rogien combs flea markets, vintage shops and Anthropologies to, as she puts it, "create and reflect hipsters." We caught up with Jenn at one of her favorite Girls fashion resources, The Brooklyn Flea, to check out the goods, discuss her styling process, and resist purchasing coats.


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Ryder has grown so much since his last photo session – what a cutie patootie!
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Colton is such a happy baby … and mom brought great props for her Colorado kiddo!
I was so happy to finally get to photograph this newborn! When mom first contacted me I was out of town, then we scheduled a session and I got sick, we rescheduled and then Ella's family was sick. It was worth the wait – Ella is beautiful – and big sister, too!
It was a beautiful spring evening at the chapel at Spirit of Christ Church for Alex & Ray to renew their vows. See a slideshow of the ceremony and portraits!


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Dr. Michael Lomax recently joined Roland Martin on The Roland Martin Show to discuss college prep for African American families.
Dr. Lomax is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Negro College Fund. The UNCF supports more than 60,000 students each year, getting them "to and through" college; fights for college readiness for high school and middle school students; and advocates for educational reform at the highest level.
During his appearance on The Roland Martin Show, Dr. Lomax addresses parents' concerns about paying for college, how parents should focus on college planning early, and what are some things they can do to prepare financially for the expense of a higher education.
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Your Zwift ID is a unique number assigned your Zwift account. It is used by ZwiftPower and other third-party apps who connect to your Zwift data. Here are two ways to find your ID…
Via PC/MAC File System
Your Zwift ID can be found in the desktop version of Zwift by going to Documents->Zwift->CP. The folder names here (eg, "user123456" use the ID's of every Zwifter who has ever used your computer.
If you see multiple folders and are unsure which one belongs to your account, look at the dates of the files inside the folder, which will correspond to dates you have used Zwift on this computer.
Via Any Web Browser
Log into https://my.zwift.com/, then hover over the download arrow on any of your activities. Your ID is shown just after prod/ like so https://s3-fit-prd-uswest2-zwift.s3.amazonaws.com/prod/654321/a2e1b7f8-27610843
Want another solution? The ever-helpful Christian Wiedmann has created a simple lookup tool for finding your Zwift ID using your Zwift login. See it here >
Getting ZwiftPower Errors?
If ZwiftPower says it does not recognize your Zwift ID, this means you have not opted in to share your Zwift data with ZwiftPower. This is required due to GDPR privacy requirements. Here's how to get it done:
- Log into my.zwift.com
- Click Edit Profile
- Click Connections
- Scroll to the bottom until you see the ZwiftPower icon and click to Opt-In. All done!


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Rugged Cams makes the toughest Weatherproof Infrared Cameras on the Planet.
Kemp, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2013
Rugged Cams has been busy building a whole series of Weatherproof Infrared Cameras based on their newest bullet camera housing, the Vanguard Series.
The Vanguard Weatherproof Infrared Cameras are all built in the newly designed weatherproof, waterproof bullet camera housing that is sealed against moisture and dust, and are also heated to withstand cold environments down to -40º below zero. This revolutionary new housing can be mounted in any orientation, on any surface. The Vanguard series cameras come with built-in swing-out Junction Boxes attached to the base, which are perfect for hiding all the connections. These handy Junction Boxes come with two 3/4" Conduit fittings that make every installation look and act like a professional install.
Rugged Cams has already introduced two new cameras in this housing, and is soon to introduce a at least one more. The first camera that was built in the Vanguard housing, the Vanguard-700, is a 700 TV Line camera that delivers 30% more resolution via SONY's new 960H camera chipsets, which give you a 16:9 format picture that is 960 Horizontal Lines of Resolution wide, which is just shy of Megapixel width.
The next camera in the Vanguard series is the Vanguard-HD. This HD-SDI camera delivers sharp, clear, 2.2 Megapixel Video at 1080p (switchable to 720p as well). These new HD Bullet Cameras incorporate the latest technologies to produce fabulous video at HD resolution, and do it constantly, day in and day out, no matter the environment, no matter the weather. An IP Version of the Vanguard series cameras is also on the way.
Both versions, the 960H and the HD-SDI model, have a really useful, widely adjustable Varifocal Lens that adjusts all the way from 3.5mm to 16mm. This is fast becoming the new standard at Rugged Cams, because it allows this camera to be placed almost anywhere because of the wide zoom range of this lens.
The Vanguard infrared security cameras are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, ice and all types of dust commonly found in some factory environments. These Vanguard series cameras are the most advanced indoor/outdoor bullet cameras that Rugged Cams has ever produced.
The innovative design of the Vanguard Infrared Bullet Cameras features a tough, sealed, waterproof outer case. This hermetically sealed case has an ingress protection (IP) rating of 67, which means that they are totally protected against intrusions by water, chemicals and other liquids. Even solid particles as small as individual dust grains are no problem for this innovative indoor/outdoor infrared camera housing.
In addition to being completely waterproof and dustproof, the Vanguard Infrared Bullet Cameras can also withstand any environment Man or Mother Nature can dish out. Even extreme temperatures down to -40° below zero or as high as 160º F, are absolutely no problem with the Vanguard series because they have a built-in Fan & Heater to accurately control high and low temperatures very well. Both of these innovative bullet cameras also include an Anti-Fog setting that corrects the picture in low visibility conditions.
The Vanguard Infrared Bullet Cameras have a gasketed drop-down door underneath, that make it easy to access the Lens Adjustment knobs and the Menu Keypad Controller. There is also an extra Video Output for mobile monitors and CCTV Testers that allow Menu settings and lens changes right at the camera. Other settings, such as changing the on/off threshold for the Infrared Lamps, can be manipulated inside this handy water-tight door as well.
One of the best features of these indoor/outdoor dome cameras, is the Easy Pro Install System swing-out Junction Box, which can be used by anyone with basic mechanical skills to mount the camera just as well as any professional. This handy swing-out junction box allows the camera to be mounted in any direction and position. All your connections are weather and vandal protected with this innovative new built-in feature. The Vanguard series cameras can be mounted on a wall, a ceiling, a table or any other surface without a problem.
The Vanguard Weatherproof Infrared Cameras also have a dual-voltage power converter that accepts either 12V DC or 24V AC, and at wide voltage ranges, such as 10-30 Volts. This wide range works well with voltage swings at night when the Infrared Lamps come on, and also when used on mobile vehicles and equipment that commonly operate at DC voltages that swing above and below where most normal cameras can operate. In addition, the Vanguard cameras have 40 wide-angle, variable-power infrared lamps with Smart IR technology that give the cameras an effective outdoor Infrared Lighting range of at least 95', and an indoor range of more than 160'.
Best of all, both the Vanguard-700 and the Vanguard-HD Weatherproof Infrared Bullet Cameras, come with Rugged Cams' exclusive three-year warranty, as well as Tech Support for Life.
About Rugged Cams
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10676 - 247A Street, Maple Ridge, BC - T10/10 lovingly maintained Albion home with unfinished walk-out basement. Featuring a gorgeous manicured yard and stunning cedar deck with all the deck furniture included! This home has 4 large bedrooms up with 3 bathrooms, beautiful views from the front bedrooms. Large kitchen is a Chef's delight with gas range and all stainless appliances. The layout on the main is an entertainer's dream with a large open plan and an island with ample seating room. Located walking distance to all levels of schools and the property has lane access at the rear. This home could be easily suited with the existing separate entrance and all this is located on a quiet residential street in this desirable neighbourhood.
Call Maple Ridge area Realtor Scott Leaf, Keller Williams Elite Realty to view, 604-839-8239
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Haryana Board withdraws HBSE Class 10 exam result over merit list goof-up, suspends 2 employees
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) will declare a fresh list of toppers later on Monday evening.education Updated: Jul 02, 2017 17:11 IST
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) withdrew the results of the Class 10 board examinations over an incorrect merit list, hours after announcing it on Monday.
In the original merit list issued by the board, Monika Rani of Fatehabad was declared as the topper with 493 marks out of 500, followed by Rupesh of Bhiwani with 491 marks. The third position was shared by 4 candidates, all of whom scored 490 marks each, it said.
"Due to some technical error, the Board of School Education Haryana is rectifying the result of Secondary Examination, March-2017," the education board said in a statement.
Its chairperson Jagbir Singh said the computer changed the three-digit 100 score into two digit, giving D grade to top scorers due to some problem.
"A fresh list of toppers will be declared by later Monday evening," Singh said adding 2 employees of the board have been suspended for negligence.
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If you want to feel more grounded and less stressed, without needing a massage at spas in Atlanta every day, you might want to consider meditation. While sitting still for so long might feel impossible at first, meditation offers dozens of benefits to your mind and body. Some meditation is mantra-based, and uses a vocal tool, like transcendental meditation. Other forms of meditation, like Zen, for example, are performed in complete silence. All forms share one thing in common, however, and that is mindfulness, or being fully in the present.
There are so many types of meditation, that everyone is likely to find one that works best for their needs and lifestyle. You can try using some of the many popular meditation apps to experiment with guided meditation, before you strike out on your own. After a visit to spas in Atlanta, you can continue your journey to mindfulness with a regular meditation routine.
Meditation has a range of benefits, some unexpected. These are the top six benefits of meditation that will hopefully encourage you to give this practice a try.
Reduces Stress
When we get stressed, our levels of cortisol increase, which produces many of the harmful effects of stress, like disrupted sleep and depression. Mindfulness meditation has been found to directly reduce the inflammation response caused by stress. Other studies have found that meditation reduces symptoms of stress-related illnesses and other stress symptoms.
Controls Anxiety
When your stress levels are decreased, your anxiety is as well. Meditation can also reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders, such as phobias, social anxiety, and panic attacks. When you develop a meditation routine, it can be used to calm your mind in times of anxiety or high-stress moments.
Yoga sessions that incorporate meditation are especially effective, as they combine physical activity with the meditative practice. Meditating during a massage at spas in Atlanta can have similar powerful effects.
Meditation Promotes Emotional Health
Long-term meditation practice has been found to decreases in depression over time. Some forms of meditation can lead to an improved self-image and more positive outlook on life.
Just like meditation decreases the inflammatory chemicals caused by stress, they can do the same with those that cause depressive, negative thoughts.
Increases Self-Awareness
Meditation asks you to look into yourself, so you become more aware of who you are and what causes your behavior. Through regular practice, you can develop a stronger understanding of yourself, to help you become your best self. When you understand yourself better, you may feel more confident and more understanding in how you tend to behave with others or think about yourself.
Meditation Improves Concentration
Meditation has been linked to a number of things that lead to increased ability to focus and better memory. One study showed that workers who regularly practiced meditation were able to stay focused on a task for longer and were better able to recall details from those tasks. Even four days of meditation has been found to increase attention span.
Slows Aging
Meditation can even help slow the effects of aging. Meditators have been found to have more gray matter, meaning more brain cells. Some forms of meditation can strengthen memory and mental quickness, especially for older practitioners.
A combination of massage at spas in Atlanta and regular meditation can help you on your journey to mindfulness. Just a few minutes a day of meditation could be just what you need to. reduce stress, improve concentration, and feel happier every day.


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The life story of Annabel Grace Shelander... living with Trisomy 18, the struggles along the way, and the triumphs that she continues to have.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
A great appointment....
Today, yes today was a wonderful appointment. I can say in the last year I haven't really felt very positive. Today we visited with our GI doctor. We were lucky enough to get an appointment with him a year ago in May. This is when Annabel began her life on TPN/central line. With that came a dependence on TPN, nursing, several blood infections, way too many visits to ER and admissions, 6 new lines and the list could go on and on....But today we were told that she is now on 60% g-tube nutrition. I haven't blogged about it very much because in the last year we would make a few advances all to discontinue the feeds and go back to where we started. It has been a couple months since we began EleCare. We have continued increasing her feeds beginning at 15mls. and now up to 135mls. (4 1/2oz.). Today we will begin 5 oz. She is down to only 8 hours of TPN and no lipids due to such a large weight gain. They are cutting back the calories in her TPN also today. They have also adjusted her caloric intake to 800-900 calories vs. 1100 calories. When I heard the words 60% nutrition coming from being tube feed I had to fight back tears. I never want to look weak in front of the doctors. We have been told Annabel would probably be on TPN the rest of her sweet life. HOPE is what we were given today. To go back to a life of not being so dependant on other things that negatively affect her health.
The negative is that Annabel still continue to struggle with UTI's. She is on two IV's for the next 10 days. For anyone who follows Annabel's story this is just a way of life for her. But today, nothing can get us down. WE are so thankful for the HOPE that Annabel was given today! Thanks to everyone who continues to follow her story and pray for her. I am sorry for the lack of post but somedays she is just tired (or maybe mommy is the tired one!)
I am hoping the pictures show how happy we are with the good news!!! Meemaw came by for a visit.
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Introduction: Pallet Toolbox (and Simple Metal Etching)
My brother and I made a pallet toolbox with some very simple metal etching.
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Step 1: Taking Apart the Pallet
We used axe, hammer, garden tools and everything we could find to dissemble the pallet.
It made a lot of mess.
Step 2: Prepping the Parts
Take out all the nails and metal parts in your pallet.
Plane the pieces square (as best as you can) you will be joining later.
Step 3: Bottom of the Box
Cut the pieces to size and glue/clamp the pieces together.
Leave them a little longer than you need and when the glue is dry cut to size.
Step 4: Sides and a Handle
Cut the tall sides from the same bottom part.
Notch out for the handle.
Nail and glue the long sides.
Then cut the handle to length and shape it with spoke shave (or with a knife like we did)
Glue and toenail the handle in place.
Glue and nail the bottom at the end through the sides (plane the bottom to size so it fits snugly between the sides)
Step 5: Burn in Your Name(s)
We used a soldering iron to burn in our names.
You can use any method you feel comfortable with.
Step 6: Metal Etching
Moris (my brother) decided to do some metal etching for the metal piece that will go into the handle.
First apply nail polish (any color) and then scratch it with a toothpick to create what you want to etch.
Mix some vinegar and salt in a cup.
Put the connectors of the charger/9V battery in the following places:
One attach to the metal piece you're etching.
The other one attach to some cotton.
Dip in the cotton into the vinegar-salt mix, turn on the charger and press onto the metal where you want to etch it.
Clean the nail polish with some acetone when done.
It is trial and error, be patient and I urge you to check on YouTube videos on: metal etching, before attempting any.
Step 7: Add the Metal Plate Into the Handle
Use chisels to carve out the hole for the metal plate.
Screw it in place and if necessary clean it with a file.
Step 8: Finish It and Carry Some Tools!
Use your favorite finish and fill it with tools!
We used some chainsaw oil as we had it handy, it was a bit too greasy for the wood in the beginning but when it was absorbed we cleaned off the excess and it was fine.
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That;s awesome, thanks for sharing... i made this, but a bit different... heres my i'ble: https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-tool-box/ (sorry can't hyperlink...:)
Thanks, Your came out great! Cheers
So cool! I love this old design, thanks for sharing (and great idea with the metal plate)
Nice project and video.
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From a company known for making heavy trucks and machinery, you wouldn't expect less when it comes to power and toughness on their first entry to the SUV segment. The Foton Toplander is a 7-seater SUV built to bring true 4×4 capabilities.
Outside, it comes standard with features such as LED turning light on side mirrors, fog lamps and daytime running light. Its diamond-styled head lamps are also equipped with leveling switch to which you could control while inside the vehicle. The front bumper is showered with chrome accents as well, adding style to this rookie SUV.
The interior of the car is pretty basic with features such as the multi-information LCD screen display, multimedia entertainment system, immense cargo space, and power sunroof and multi-function steering for the 4×4 variant. There's also plenty of leg room thanks to its relatively long wheelbase.
The 2 variants are both powered by a Cummins ISF 2.8 Diesel Engine equipped with Turbocharged intake system, electronically-controlled high-pressure common rail fuel injection system, and Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) system plus Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) technology. It also has a 3-ton towing capacity – which is ranks high in the SUV segment.
To put icing on the cake, the 4×4 variant of the Toplander is packed with features useful on the unpaved path. Torque-On Demand (TOD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill start assist, hill descent control, and cruise control are just among the features you will definitely enjoy off the road.
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I tried this tea twice – once in store at David's Tea and then here at home. Both times were cold as I'm thinking that watermelon would not be very great hot.
At David's Tea, they did a hot brew over ice for me and I have to say that I found this tea different then I originally thought it would be. It's not as watermelony as I had hoped – instead, I have an almost banana flavour (I'm thinking it's perhaps green melon flavour though). There is a note of apple aftertaste, which I actually liked, but I didn't get any of the berry flavour that other reviewers got (sad!). I was hoping it would be more like the Bubbalicious Watermelon gum (remember that?), but less of a fake flavor. No dice though.
At home, I did a cold brew for 24 hours in the fridge before tasting. The cold brew was MUCH better in my opinion – though it still isn't very watermelony, the weird green melon taste is definitely lessened. I definitely get the slight berry and apple flavors now. While I enjoyed it more cold brewed at home, it's still not a tea I'd seek out again. That being said, I think that's more of my palate and what I'm wanting in a tea, rather than the actual tea itself. If you're looking for a fun juicy tea, then this is definitely an option.


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2019 Season
From April 7th to June 28th our Regular Hours are:
Fridays : 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturdays : 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 1015 Balmoral Rd
About the Edible Nursery
As part of our mission to increase access to healthy food, we have established an edible nursery where we grow and sell a variety of annual and perennial vegetables, herbs and fruits for the backyard and community gardener. We believe strongly that providing hardy, vigorous plants to Victoria's thriving gardening community is an important piece in the local food security puzzle.
See our plant list from the 2017 season near the bottom of this page to get an idea of the range of plants we sell. We grow the widest variety vegetable, herb and edible flowers that we can in our small space, and every year we try something new! If there's a plant that you think we should be growing, please get in touch and let us know. We'd love to give it a try if we haven't already.
From March to the end of June, our Edible Nursery is open every Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. The entrance is at 1015 Balmoral Rd. You'll also find us at the annual Compost Education Centre, which usually takes place in May.
If you can't make it to our farm during business hours or sales days, don't fret! You can also find our plants in your neighbourhood at Niagara Grocery, 579 Niagara St in James Bay
All of our plants are grown on-site at our Mason St farm, using the tried & true methods of good potting soil, organic amendments, and careful attention.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013, will go down in my memory as one the best, and most lucky, days of my life.
First of all I began my journey back to China from America. I've spent that last 4 weeks in Flat Rock, North Carolina, and believe me, going back to Shenzhen from the bucolic countryside was eagerly anticipated.
I changed planes in Chicago, and that's where my luck turned from good to exceptional. Checking my email, I got a message from Terry Hasshold of England. He informed me, "Your Email has won (£1,373,420 pounds) in our British Promotion.contact us for details via: firstname.lastname@example.com Sir Edmond Newton."
Imagine the smile on my face when reading this news. This comes to more than 2 million USD. Visions of Ferrarris began dancing in my head.
But that was only the beginning of my good fortune. Reading on down the list of emails, I came across one from Mrs.Mona-Saeedi who said, "Please forgive me if I intrude your privacy, we do not know each other but it does not matter. what matters is transperency between us in this deal. I am Mrs.Mona-Saeedi, a Muslim woman. I have sent you this message for an inheri tance/business deal. please contact me on my personal email for more details: firstname.lastname@example.com."
Quickly putting 2 and 2 together, I thought I might use some of my lottery prize money to invest with Mrs.Mona-Saeedi, thus increasing my newfound wealth.
Unfortunately my flight was called before I could respond to these messages, so I had to wait until I arrived in Shenzhen to reply. Believe me, the long flight seemed even longer than it actually was due to my anticipation and excitement.
During the flight I wondered if I should find new friends in China, as the current circle is not in the same economic class I am in now. Quite frankly, some of them are embarrassments. Maybe an upgrade in my social status would be in order. Should I abandon La Casa in favor of the Four Seasons' clubs and lounges? Where can I find a good tailor? What is swankiest address in Shenzhen? I don't drive, so how much to hire a chauffeur?
I tried to take a nap while pondering these and other questions on the 16 hour flight, but was too excited to sleep.
Finally the plane arrived in Hong Kong. After purchasing a box of expensive Cuban cigars at the Duty Free store, I made my way to to Shenzhen, arriving about 21:00. I quickly fired up the computer and sent messages to both Terry Hasshold and Mrs.Mona-Saeedi. I am anxiously awaiting their replies as I look forward to the new life I will soon be living. I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight.


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Picard Mark Duplicates handling of Library Information
I was hoping this had been addressed already on the forum, but I've not seen a definitive answer although I have seen a similar question posed on this and other forums.
Our current mark duplicate procedure using Picard MarkDuplicates is to run merges across lane data generated from the same library. I believe this makes sense, and once duplicates are marked, then library level merges are combined to create a sample level, multi-library bam file. Any duplicates found across libraries would not be expected to be PCR duplicates but instead just identical fragments.
It's not clear though whether Picard MarkDuplicates is library aware....ie. when it does mark duplicates does it account for read pairs only from the same library, or if run against a bam merge generated from multiple libraries, will it mark any duplicates it finds.
I don't see this addressed in the documentation, so I assume that is not the case, but I have seen suggestions elsewhere that it might be so.
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Geraldine_VdAuwera Cambridge, MA admin
MD is library aware, and you can just perform the step once after merging. The reason we do it twice is because it allows us to calculate library complexity after the first round of per-lane work.
Yes, Mark Duplicates is Read Group aware. In our pipeline, we mark duplicates twice (once at the lane level then again after merging samples across lanes).
Hi Sheila, thanks for your response but it doesn't clearly address the question.
I'm trying to determine that if run against a merged bam file that contains multiple lanes of data from multiple libraries, if Mark Duplicates will be aware of the LB information in each readgroup and ONLY mark duplicates that are found within any given LB, as opposed to marking any duplicates found across all lanes, irrespective of LB.
We currently do a mark duplicate step on merged bams on lanes generated from the same library. This is followed by a second merge across libraries without duplicate marking. IF MarkDuplicates is aware of the libraries, and has this behaviour, then simply running it against a final merge from multiple lanes/multiple libraries would serve the same purpose.
MD is library aware, and you can just perform the step once after merging. The reason we do it twice is because it allows us to calculate library complexity after the first round of per-lane work.
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Hi Geraldine,
A related question on data of one sample merged across lanes, does the optical duplicate detection take into account the lane info in the read name or does it just take tile and coordinate info (i.e. counting the the same read on X/Y on lane 1 and X/Y on lane 2 as optical duplicate). It's not quite clear to me as the read name regex for MarkDuplicates has to cover the whole readname, but the manual says read names are parsed to extract three variables: tile/region, x coordinate and y coordinate, therefore loosing the lane info.
Hi Judith,
Sorry for the late response, we were very busy preparing a local workshop.
I checked the code and it seems you're correct that lane information is not used. The code documentation for the read name regex is the following:
Regular expression that can be used to parse read names in the incoming SAM file. Read names are parsed to extract three variables: tile/region, x coordinate and y coordinate. These values are used to estimate the rate of optical duplication in order to give a more accurate estimated library size. Set this option to null to disable optical duplicate detection. The regular expression should contain three capture groups for the three variables, in order. It must match the entire read name. Note that if the default regex is specified, a regex match is not actually done, but instead the read name is split on colon character. For 5 element names, the 3rd, 4th and 5th elements are assumed to be tile, x and y values. For 7 element names (CASAVA 1.8), the 5th, 6th, and 7th elements are assumed to be tile, x and y values.
I'm not sure why we don't use lane information. My initial thought was that it's because the processing is done per-lane in the pipeline (so lane info is irrelevant there), but since we do a second per-sample round of MarkDuplicates after aggregating per-lane bams, it does seem like lane would be relevant at that point. I'll ask the devs to shed some light on this.
Hi Judith,
MarkDuplicates is read group aware. A read group is a sample/library in a specific lane. If you look at the OpticalDuplicateFinder, the first comparison is that the two reads are in the same read group, thus, the same lane.
So, if your read group identifies the lane, you will be fine.


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Bollywood Remembers Robin Williams. These Tweets Will Make Your Heart Skip A Beat!
Bollywood shared their reaction to the death of Robin Williams via tweets.
It is clearly evident from their tweets that all of them are his admirers!
Robin Williams. What a loss! You leave behind a vaccum difficult to fill but your remarkable body of work will continue to inspire. RIP
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) August 12, 2014
Nothing has made me so sad in a long long time as the saddest news of Robin William's death. His roles & his persona always inspired me.RIP
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 12, 2014
Oh god.. How do u tell Ur kids Mrs.Doubtfire has died!? RIP Robin Williams.. Thank u for the laughter n the movies!
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) August 12, 2014
The world just became a sadder place 🙁 Goodbye Robin Williams. Thank you for all the laughter.
— kunal kapoor (@kapoorkkunal) August 12, 2014
This is just too sad…..RIP Robin Williams….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 12, 2014
Oh captain, my…… terrible news about the passing of one of my favourite actors. Mr. Robin Williams.This is the 1st time he made anyone cry.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 12, 2014
One who made us laugh left in sadness …. One of the greatest actor and comedian …Actors are so deceptive .. 🙁 .. RIP Robin Williams
— ANUSHKA SHARMA (@AnushkaSharma) August 12, 2014
Been rewinding Robin William's films in my head over and over again. Wish we could rewind the last few hours.
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There will never be another Robin Williams.
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Robin Williams. Thank you for the decades of entertainment. RIP.
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No amount of thank-yous are enough – yet thank you – Robin Williams -RIP
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RIP Robin Williams ,U ve left us with so much to laugh abt with ur performances .But u ve gone too soon! so sad .. pic.twitter.com/xhp02S6d17
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Heartbroken and shocked! Rip Robin Williams 🙁
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams has been an inspiration to so many of us through his work. He had the most painfully expressive eyes.You will be missed:(
— kunal kemmu (@kunalkemmu) August 12, 2014
It pains my heart to hear about Robin Williams..
— Sunidhi Chauhan (@SunidhiChauhan5) August 12, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Zohra Sehgal, Robin Williams. The world's a better place because they lived. RIP.
— abhay deol (@AbhayDeol) August 12, 2014
Goodbye Mr. Williams. And thank you.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) August 12, 2014
My childhood would have been incomplete without #MrsDoubtfire #Flubber #Jumanji and so many more of his films… #RobinWilliams
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 12, 2014
"@timesofindia: Robin Williams, Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, dies.. http://t.co/jSt0GNBSfq". I AM Heart broken.. A Poet DEPARTS.RIP Sir.
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) August 12, 2014
R I P robin Williams!
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams … This seems like a personal loss… What a sad start to the day… So much to learn, much to mourn… #RIPRobinWilliams
— Richa Chadha (@RichaChadda) August 12, 2014
He made the world laugh and forget every sadness, but he found nothing in the world to ease his depression. Heartrending.
— milind soman (@milindrunning) August 12, 2014
Such terrible news to start the day. Shocked and saddened with the passing of a childhood hero. RIP, Robin Williams.
— रanviर_ डhoरeय_ (@RanvirShorey) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams 🙁
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 12, 2014
Sad news to wake up to RIP #RobinWilliams
— Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams, one of my favourite & a great actor has passed away ….. god bless you… RIP
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) August 12, 2014
OMG!!!! Robin Williams. He passed away. I am sooooooo upset. This is such sad news. RIP !!!
He'd always made sense to me,so much sense.even now! Am not surprised at all. he'd always pounce at you with such alacrity won't he! RIP RW
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In case you missed it, on the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500, Mattel's brand team sponsored a record-breaking stunt, catapulting a life-size "Hot Wheels" vehicle off a jump and sending it the length of a football field. The stunt now has more than 6 million views on YouTube, and won Mattel 12,000 Facebook fans.
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A pair of Mattel's minds that were behind the stunt shared how they did it in a presentation at BlogWell San Francisco (via SmartBlogs).
Mattel's marketing strategy was to "activate boys of all ages" by making Hot Wheels culturally relevant again, says Gretchen de Castellane, the company's senior manager for community and user experience.
It did just that, but it would never have gotten the traction it did without a way to share it to the world, and Mattel did it through a partnership with ABC, who broadcast the stunt. There's a big difference between a national broadcast and a YouTube video -- Mattel was able to reach not only a higher population, but a broader range of people as well.
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Timothy John Berners-Lee, computer engineer born in London in 1955, considered inventor of World Wide Web with Robert Cailliau. In August 1991 he published first Cern Web site in Geneva after he had filed a document with his idea of Web in March 1989. An idea that revolutionized the way of life, communicating, economy and information.
It was August 6th. Access to public took place on 23rd of the same month. Today, the invention of Internet is not celebrated as much as the possibility of access to the whole world.
Now, in the world there are over one billion sites and almost 3.5 billion users.
The purpose of Berners-Lee was to create a system for linking search center computers and sharing information, a kind of online database that could be accessed from every computer.
In 1995 sites in the world were less than 25,000 but in 1996 had grown 10 times. The first million was touched in 1999. A real boom was between 2011 and 2012, when the number of sites went from about 350,000 to nearly 700,000. The milestone of world's web site has been reached in 2014: to certify the "counter" of Live Live Stats now marking nearly 1 billion and 61 million and about 3.5 billion active users.
The english word Cloud is conventionally used to represent internet. A particularly fortunate choice that makes some of features of web comprehensible. The term was used for Cloud Computing locus.
It was 2007 when it heard about Cloud Computing.
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The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district administration's recommendation to hire Deborah Akin as director of special education.
"Ms. Akin's experience and expertise as a director will pay great dividends for the children of Bryan ISD," said Superintendent Tommy Wallis. "She is a seasoned professional, and we're excited to have her as a part of our district."
Akin brings more than 20 years of experience to her new appointment. She began her career as a special education instructional aide in Lexington ISD in 1995 and served in that role until 2002. From 2002 – 2006 she taught special education in grades 3 – 5 before transitioning to become the 504 coordinator in 2012. She has served as a testing coordinator since 2007.
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