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Shares of companies like IndiaBulls Housing Finance, GIC Housing Finance, DHFL, among others, have gained as much as 16 per cent on the bourses during this past week. This was in contrast with the trend in their one-year performance that showed some of these stocks declining up to 39 per cent.
Catalyst for the turnaround?
The Finance Minister's resolve to stick to the 3.5 per cent fiscal deficit target for the coming financial year has sparked speculation of an immediate rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India. Lower interest rate benefits housing finance companies, as it leads to a spurt in credit demand.
Secondly, the Union Budget showered a lot of incentives on the layman under the government's affordable housing push to encourage home buying. First-time home buyers will get deduction of additional interest up to Rs 50,000 per annum for loans up to Rs 35 lakh sanctioned in 2016-17, where the cost of the house does not exceed Rs 50 lakh.
Parag Thakkar of HDFC Securities said this would benefit the housing finance companies. "Under the affordable housing scheme, if somebody takes a loan of Rs 12 lakh and pays interest of Rs 1,40,000 to an NBFC, he gets a Rs 50,000 rebate. Effectively, his net interest cost comes down from 12 per cent to 8 per cent. Therefore, NBFCs financing affordable housing will do very well," he said.
Expert take on these stocks?
"Across the entire lending industry, housing finance has been one of the least problematic segments in terms of asset quality and has suffered the least from bad loans, as most financing is still done for first-time home buyers," said brokerage firm Haitong Securities in a report.
Prabhat Awasthi, MD & Head – Equity at Nomura India, is positive on the housing finance companies and expect them to deliver well after the sops announced in the Union Budget.
"We like housing finance companies in general, because there are more sops for this space in the Budget," he said.
Deven Choksey, MD at KRChoksey Investment Managers, sees the housing finance companies as a good proxy play for the real estate sector and project them to see an upside of 20-30 per cent.
"As a proxy to the real estate sector, we still believe that housing finance companies could see relatively steady performance of 20-30 per cent with the credit growth remaining in that range," he said.
Stocks to play
Haitong Securities' top picks include HDFC, DHFL.
HDFC: The brokerage maintains a buy rating on the stock. "We believe its competitive advantages in maintaining its NIMs, its strong relationships with developers and a re-rating of its insurance subsidiaries should help drive value when the market turns. In the past HDFC had managed to consistently earn a return on equity greater than 25 per cent on its core book (book value adjusted for investments in subsidiaries) while maintaining strong growth rates and best in class credit quality," it said.
DHFL: While Dewan Housing is likely to grow faster than the two top-ranked HFCs (HDFC and LIC Housing), its RoE growth is going to be limited. "While we agree that it is difficult for Dewan Housing to raise its RoE from 16-17 per cent currently; even at this level, we think it deserves to trade at higher valuations than the current FY17 price-to-book value of 0.7 times and FY17 price-to-earnings of 5.0 times and offers significant upside," the brokerage said.
Rahul Shah of Motial Oswal Financial Services has picked Can Fin Home Finance.
Can Fin Home Finance: The stock has done well and going forward the management is talking about five times the current loan book from Rs 8,000 crore to Rs 30,000 crores by 2020. It has been growing at 30 per cent year-on-year with a good RoE and NPA, too, is quite controlled.
"It is a good pick at two-times book value on forward earnings. So, I think there is a good upside from current levels. Can Fin Homes is one what we have been recommending to our clients right now. And we see 30 per cent upside in the stock from the current level as well," he said.
Parag Thakkar of HDFC Securities prefers Repco Home Finance.
Repco Home Finance: "We are looking at it very closely and it is growing at 25-30 per cent CAGR, so now this will only help. The valuations, on the face of it, look expensive at around three times FY2018 earnings but for a compounding growth rate of 25-30 per cent, and it has got further growth levers from the Budget, too. The cost of house to the consumer will also come down due to benefits given to the builders of the affordable houses. In my view this kind of a story will do well," Thakkar said.


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Engineered with a Nano SCS Coating, this lightweight GHST Wetsuit offers enhanced core and body buoyancy when conquering the waves. As one of the most flexible garments on the market, this wetsuit utilizes Intermediate Zone Stretch (IZS) panels and thin neoprene on the shoulders for unrestricted movement. Foam insert panels elevate the body while a streamlined forearm catch-and-feel panel enhances proprioception with each stroke and a lower leg propulsion panel increases kick power for maximum performance.
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Upward Bound is a program for high school students who may need assistance to do well in high school and get into college. It is part of TRIO, a group of student-outreach programs funded by the federal government.
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The Little Screen Print Company was formed in 2010 by Gary Lyndon Cordery, a graphic designer with 30 years experience.
After a mid-life career break travelling the world, Lyndon has combined his 3 loves of travel, maps and graphic design to create these intricate screen prints.
We offer standard and personalised maps made from type, and the best thing about these maps is that they can be personalised to suit any request.
A town that signifies a special moment in somebody's life can be highlighted using a larger font. It may be that hilltop hamlet in the south of France where you had a memorable holiday, or perhaps the small Tuscan village where you met your partner.
Maps evoke memories and remind people of good times.
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text: Modern Dentistry of New England offers sleep apnea treatments for patients who have difficulty breathing at night. Sleep apnea is considered a serious health problem, and can lead to dangerous medical complications if left untreated. Our dentist provides treatments that can help you rest better at night and enjoy better overall health. We welcome you to contact us at our Bristol Office: 860-582-4485 or our West Hartford Office: 860-523-5538 for more information about sleep apnea in Bristol, Connecticut, or West Hartford, Connecticut, and to make your appointment with Dr. Sherif Gabr.


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Then, the man standing near the window started talking to us, white to white, about how rude a culture she, and those like her, come from. Now, she had offered for us to go first, she had been perfectly pleasant, but he focused on the fact that, get this, the next person in line got on next. I despised that he thought to bring us in to that kind of causal and intentional racism. Ruby was looking at him and then us, it was like she knew that something would happen.
I took a breath, to calm down and to steady my voice, and said, "I don't think that's true, I find rude people in every culture, true, but mostly I meet wonderful and friendly people everywhere." He looked up, startled that his racist assumption had been disagreed with. He started mumbling about her 'culture of rudeness' and I then asked him to stop. Joe and I can deal with his bigotry but we don't want Ruby hearing it. The world needs to be a safe place to grow up with an inclusive soul. It isn't, so that's our job to make it so.
We got on the elevator and talked about what the man had said. We talked about how it was wrong and how, when it is safe to, it's important to speak up and say that you don't think that way.
Being disabled has taught me that the enemy has many names, homophobia, sexism, racism, transphobia, ableism, but they spring from the same foul water – bigotry. And if we're gonna win, we need to speak up even when we are not the target. Because, you realize, we, in the most inclusive sense of we, always are.


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Late night session in our Grading suite. Jeremy Ball working hard with Davinci Resolve on the Mosquito Squad: Susie & Johnathan Wedding commercial with DP Adam Hobbs and Director Michael Crissinger.
I had the opportunity to AC and DIT the shoot with our RED Scarlet as well as grade and finish. This spot was a blast to work on. Great crew that worked hard and knew what they were doing. Oh, and did I mention it is funny and has a plot twist. Not what you expect in a 30 second commercial.
Check out the spot HERE.


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Compact Mirrors
Classic and sleek these elegant epoxy coated compact mirrors ar a great addition to the dressing table and a necessity to your handbag. These attractive compact mirrors will keep you looking beautiful all the time.
Printing: Four colour process, includes metallic inks
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Materials: Epoxy coated print on a silver finish metal with two mirrors inside
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This back routine will not only strengthen your back, making you less prone to a running injury, but it will also give you a better, more upright posture when you run. Consisting of exercises like arm and leg lifts and double arm raises, this back routine is challenging but we guarantee you'll feel oh so good afterwards.
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What Is The Most Venomous Desert Snake?
When researching different types of snakes, you notice that each region has it's own species that promotes the greatest risk. There is such variety in types of snakes, types of environments, foods, and killing methods. One of the most fascinating species is the most venomous desert snake, which some experts refer as the inland taipan.… Read More »


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y oldest son is in sixth grade andrecently had math homework oncongruent triangles; these triangles haveequal sides and angles. I asked him, "How canyou live congruently?" Despite the eye roll andthe "Mom, I'm not going to be a triangle forHalloween" (what a great idea, by the way),we had a lengthy conversation about how ouractions and words must mirror our values. Ibelieve that through our education, work, andlife, we must be true to our passionsand values.
My liberal arts degree has allowed me to
live my own congruent geometry, balancing
my family, profession, and community. For
me, my Purdue experience is the base of this
triangle. I arrived at Purdue in August 1994
as an English education major and Dean's
Freshman Scholar. I loved, and still love,
writing, reading, and thinking; liberal arts
was a perfect fit and my passion.
A Gallup–Purdue University studysurveyed six key student experiences, aptlycalled the "Big Six": having at least oneprofessor who made them excited aboutlearning, having professors who caredabout them, having a mentor, working on along-term project, having an internship, andbeing extremely active in extracurricularactivities and organizations. According to thestudy, only 3 percent of all college graduatesnationwide experience all six. The Collegeof Liberal Arts afforded me the opportunityto experience all six; these meaningfulconnections and experiences continue toimpact me. My experiences in Tri Delta,Purdue Musical Organizations, Old Masters,and Mortar Board enriched my in-classlearning and experiences. I realized I likedcollege so much that I would just stay forever,and I pursued a master's degree in highereducation and student affairs at Ohio State.
The equal sides of family and profession
make up the remainder of my triangle. My
congruence and engagement with what
matters and my passion have stayed with
me and have led me to my current career
and being present for my family. Since being
tapped for Mortar Board in 1997, I have stayed
involved and connected as an alumna and a
volunteer. As my professional life changed
BA 1998 English;
Mas our family grew, I was able to turn this commitment into a job in 2011. The Mortar
Board national office is located in Columbus,
Ohio; I work from my home in Tennessee,
engaging our alumni and collegiate chapters.
An organization that values and celebrates
scholarship, leadership, and service is a
perfect fit for me and reflects my values. In
addition, as part of my personal "Big Six," I
am working for someone who mentored me at
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My engagement at Purdue in the College of
Liberal Arts and across campus is a huge part
of who I am professionally and personally.
There is congruence between my passion and
what I do professionally as well as in my roles
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answer, "It's my passion. And it's congruent."
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The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar
The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar is perched on a rock near the shore of the beautiful Michanwi Pingwe beach. Depending on the tides it is possible to wade across or should you prefer the restaurant has a boat to transport you from the beach to the steps at the bottom of the rock and back again.
Naturally the restaurant serves a wide variety of sea food with a distinctly Zanzibari twist as well as a decent selection of wines, beers and soft drinks. There is even champagne should you have cause to celebrate!
Eating at Rock Restaurant is an experience you can't miss: colours, relish and sensations blend together in unique 'edge of the world' magic
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Cross Country Movers
Expo Movers is one of the best cross country moving companies in New York. We will help you organize your apartment move with minimal financial and time costs. We hire only professionals in our crews. Therefore, your relocation to a new house or apartment will go without hassle, time losses, and in the most orderly manner.
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Do I Have Hail Damage?
Storm season is upon us. It seems like every week there is a chance for inclement weather to strike – especially hail. As a home or property owner, how do I know if I have hail damage? Sometimes climbing up on the roof to check is not a viable or practical option. Here are few…Details


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Yes, you have access to our analytics dashboard – the Purple Portal.
Depending on the package you have chosen, you can view a selection of reports and data based on the number of users you have had over any given period of time. You'll also find a number of other very useful marketing tools, depending on the package you have subscribed to. An overview of the packages can be found here.


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Qualification: Runner-up Chess World Cup 2015
FIDE Rating: 2757
Most Played Opening (W/B): Sicilian, Grunfeld
*(Till Paul Keres Memorial) Career Stats: Wins- 799, Draws- 1208, Loses- 389
Peter Svidler is the lowest ranked player at the Candidates tournament this year. He would play as an underdog and only has an outside chance of emerging victorious against his colleagues on paper. As runner-up of the Chess World Cup and Russia's second participant, he has an opportunity to bring back glory days for Russia in the sport.
Being the lowest ranked player, Svidler can be certain that he will face some very aggressive games against the other contenders and if he can recreate his Candidates 2013 form he is capable of pulling-out some decisive results. Svidler emerged victorious against Levon Aronian, Vassily Ivanchuk as well as current World Champion Magnus Carlsen in 2013.
Svidler's counter attacking approach towards the game might even put him in an advantage against the opponents who come after him.
How Peter Svidler fared since 1st January 2015?
Total games: 147
Wins/Draws/Loses: 52/70/25
Svidler has earned a very good win rate of over 35% the in the past year, but he has been very unlucky during the games that mattered the most. For instance, after Svidler took the lead against his countryman Sergey Karjakin at the final of the Chess World Cup few would have bet against him. However, some great play saw Karjakin take the glory.
Chances against Magnus Carlsen
Once again if one takes a look at them on paper, hardly anyone would want to bet on the Russian. But, importantly chess is not played on paper and although ratings have their significance it cannot solely determine the result of the game. However, if Peter Svidler manages to beat his colleagues at the Candidates somehow, he will be an even greater underdog against the Norwegian. Thus, it would be adding more pressure on the World Champion to perform and the Russian is certainly capable of causing trouble to world's best on his given day.


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After what seems like forever the first of the Radio Redux Guest Control shows has been added to the Radio Redux stream, a long standing favourite of the SEGASonic Radio archive, the third group show termed the "Clusterf***" by myself was broadcast on June 23rd 2008 – Sonic's 17th birthday. It's sort of a crossover of sorts between Urtheart's Boombox show and Radio Redux as we essentially lead the way but its a great laugh. Rather outrageous in places though – deffinately a Parental Advisory show.
Guest Control #1 – SEGASonic Radio – Clusterf*** III: The Search For Spock
Featuring: ArchangelUK, Urtheart, Vger, T-Bird & More…
Now available on RSS, iTunes, Direct Download and streaming on RRPlay.
The third SEGASonic Radio mass conversation mash-up for Sonic's Birthday. Join AAUK and Urtheart as they host the chaos – you'll never think of Marine in the same way again.


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Guns, drugs, anti-authoritarian dragons give chase, destruction, death, and peace. Spray paintings, clouds of smoke, the rumble of the bass, the broken window trespassing, dark figures in the alley. These are elements of events that occurred this week, in an alley and on a wall, with my main man Vogey.
Located in the Grove neighborhood of Pueblo, the painting was the result of two days of planning, plotting, and shenanigans between Vogey and myself. It had been a while since I teamed up with my brother and got busy, but as it turns out, we still make the killer combo.
Firearms, the needles, the despair, all shown here in one illustration, one spray painting to get the story rolling, and truth be told. Our community has issues, just like all cities do. But in my community, I bear witness to much violence. With my eyes, I see gangs, rapists, murderers, thieves, liars and the whole lot of rotten apples. Seems that the orchard has terrible soil, lousy light, total neglect, the necessities stripped away. Those on the greener side see only the decay, not the need for the water to be shared.
Art is a form a storytelling, but more profoundly I believe that art is a form of therapy. Self-expression is a desire that all humans possess. I choose in much of my work to express the more brutal side of life. This painting for example has references to many of the dark things present in our city as well as many of the dark things present in my own life, as always. I find this to be a much more honest and effective way to communicate because we can all see through the bullshit. It is through facing our fears of being honest that we can begin to heal.
It is fitting that we paint paintings representing such ideas in an area called the grove. While the Grove isn't a neglected neighborhood, it is an authentic neighborhood in Pueblo and a great place for art to be seen. And for me to refer back to my earlier metaphor it is like I'm adding a bit of water, a bit of culture to the orchard.
This is my latest painting in the village walls series of paintings. The Village Walls is a series of murals painted by numerous artists throughout the city of Pueblo. The project is a citywide art project, urban renewal project, and placemaking experiment. My goal is to make Pueblo an arts destination within the state of Colorado and US. I have been working for several years on various mural projects throughout the city. Over the course of the next two years, I plan to expand largely on the mural projects within the city as well as begin doing other public art installations. Ideas for sculptures and light projections are already underway and the work will soon start to take that shape.
The majority of the Village Walls projects have been donation based, and have served as a way to noticeably have an impact on the visual landscape of our community. The biggest driving factor for the creation of the work is to inspire the residents of this city to aspire to huge goals and to express the power of one person or a small group of persons to accomplish very large projects.
In late spring or early summer of next year I plan to hold several mural events, including tours, live painting demonstrations, workshops teaching spray painting and large-scale composing.
Make sure to go exploring the Grove neighborhood and check this new wall out. Don't forget to stop by Blo Back gallery while you are at it. My favorite gallery in town. The painting is located on the back of the gallery at 131 spring st. in The Grove, Pueblo Colorado


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Previously I wrote an article on How to install and run Openfiler on a USB key. I thought that everything was working fine but eventually found that NFS and CIFS performance was too slow. Upon reading a few forums and stumbling across this thread in particular, the reason was down to Openfiler requiring an update.
I have since tried to update the installation by running conary updateall at the CLI. Unfortunately, this installs an updated kernel (22.214.171.124-0.24.smp.gcc3.4.x86_64 (SMP)) and also a new ramdisk which makes all the hard work from the previous post defunct. This article shows you how to perform the update and then make a new initrd-usb-update.img to work with the new kernel.
So assuming you've made a successful USB key using the previous article, continue with the following to update your Openfiler installation and also make the updated Openfiler installation USB key bootable.
Let's first update Openfiler.
conary updateall
This part is more or less very much similar to the steps in the previous post, there are some minor additions that we need to make, but for completeness I've included all the steps here.
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mkdir /mnt/sysimage
mount /dev/sda2 /mnt/sysimage
Note: your / partition may be /dev/sda3 instead, depending on how you setup your partitioning during the installation of Openfiler.
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/sysimage
Note: your / partition may be /dev/sda1 instead, depending on how you setup your partitioning during the installation of Openfiler.
chroot /mnt/sysimage
cp /boot/initrd-1 /tmp/initrd.gz
Note1: now's a good time to press TAB, there will now be two kernels, use 126.96.36.199-0.24.smp.gcc3.4.x86_64 as this is the updated kernel that was installed during the update.
gunzip /tmp/initrd.gz
mkdir /tmp/b
We are using /tmp/b because /tmp/a already exists as the temporary working directory from the previous article.
cd /tmp/b
cpio –i < /tmp/initrd
nano init
echo "Starting Openfiler on USB"
echo "Loading scsi_mod.ko module"
insmod /lib/scsi_mod.ko
echo "Starting crc-t10dif.ko module"
insmod /lib/crc-t10dif.ko
echo "Loading sd_mod.ko module"
insmod /lib/sd_mod.ko
echo "Loading sr_mod.ko module"
insmod /lib/sr_mod.ko
echo "Loading ehci-hcd.ko module"
insmod /lib/ehci-hcd.ko
echo "Loading uhci-hcd.ko module"
insmod /lib/uhci-hcd.ko
echo "Loading ohci-hcd.ko module"
insmod /lib/ohci-hcd.ko
sleep 5
echo "Loading usb-storage.ko module"
insmod /lib/usb-storage.ko
sleep 5
cd /lib/modules/2/kernel/drivers
Note2: just press tab to fill in this bit, there will now be two kernels, use 22.214.171.124-0.24.smp.gcc3.4.x86_64 as this is the updated kernel that was installed during the update.
cp scsi/scsi_mod.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp scsi/sr_mod.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp scsi/sd_mod.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp usb/host/ehci-hcd.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp usb/host/uhci-hcd.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp usb/host/ohci-hcd.ko /tmp/b/lib
cp usb/storage/usb-storage.ko /tmp/b/lib
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First understand what flow control is before performing the follow actions, the following articles provide good cases for either enabling or disabling flow control and auto-negotiation for flow control.
http://www.telecom.otago.ac.nz/tele301/student_html/ethernet-autonegotiation-flow-control.html – not to be confused with auto-negotiation of flow control.
Since this is my lab I'm going to disable flow control completely.
To do this on ESXi hosts follow these instructions or use VMware KB 1013413.
esxcfg-nics –l
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ethtool –pause tx off rx off
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Even though many owners allow their dog to sleep on their couch or bed, it is always a good idea to give your large breed his own bed, ideally an orthopedic dog bed.
Dog beds vary significantly in terms of quality. Many are little more than a flimsy fabric pouch, stuffed with inadequate amounts of cheap filler material.
These are not only uncomfortable, but they may also cause your dog to place excessive amounts of pressure on his joints while he rests. This can lead to or exacerbate a number of health problems.
Fortunately, there are a number of dog beds on the market that are specifically designed to cradle your canine in comfort and protect his bones and joints. Called orthopedic dog beds, these are the best option for most large dog breed owners.
Below, we'll discuss what makes a dog bed orthopedic, the benefits of this type of bed, and review the best orthopedic dog beds for large dogs with 5 top picks.
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PetFusion Ultimate Pet Bed & Lounge
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Below, we've reviewed five of the best orthopedic dog beds for large dogs available. Any of these memory foam dog beds should provide your pup with a comfortable and supportive place to get a good night's sleep.
The PetFusion Ultimate Pet Bed & Lounge is a premium large orthopedic dog mattress that is spacious and comfortable enough to keep most dogs comfortable while they snooze. Additionally, the PetFusion Ultimate Pet Bed & Lounge is fitted with bolsters, which provide support for your dog's head and neck.
User Reviews: The overwhelming majority of large dog owners who tried the PetFusion Ultimate Bed & Lounge were very pleased with their selection. Most were very happy with the quality of the product and found that the memory foam was simultaneously dense and soft, which provided their canine with a comfortable and supportive sleeping surface.
Some owners were troubled by the bed's initial odor, but most reported that it dissipated completely within a few days.
Bottom Line: The PetFusion Ultimate Pet Bed & Lounge includes just about every feature you'd want in a premium orthopedic pet bed. The vast majority of owners and their dogs have loved the mattress, and while the price is slightly higher than many other beds, its quality makes the bed a great value. We highly recommend this orthopedic bed for most large dogs.
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The Millard Premium Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Bed is a high-quality bed, which relies on a number of clever cost-saving features to keep its price point relatively low. Given that it is 4-inches-thick and nearly 4-feet-long, this bed provides both the comfort and space large dogs need to sleep well.
User Reviews: The Millard Premium Orthopedic Dog Bed received really good reviews from most customers who tried it. Several owners confirmed that the mattress cover really is water-resistant, which is helpful for older dogs, who sometimes struggle with incontinence (as well as young dogs who are still learning the rules).
A few owners complained that the mattress cover did not hold up well to machine washing, but such complaints were relatively rare.
Bottom Line: Although there are a few better orthopedic dog mattresses on the market, the Millard Premium Dog Bed is a well-constructed product that won't break the bank. Most dogs appear to find it very comfortable, and the water-resistant cover will help protect the memory foam interior. This is a great option for budget-minded dog owners seeking a memory foam dog bed.
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At first glance, the Brindle Orthopedic Dog Bed looks like a slightly more expensive version of the Millard Orthopedic Bed (#2 on our list). However, there are a number of key differences, some of which help to explain the higher price. The Brindle Dog Bed is available in three different colors (charcoal/black, mocha/blue and khaki).
User Reviews: Most customers had only good things to say about the Brindle Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed. Dogs appear to find it comfortable, and many owners noted a reduction in pain and stiffness after switching to this mattress.
However, a number of customers did note that their dog's nails ripped through the cover within a very short period of time (measured in days, not weeks or months).
Bottom Line: Even though the Brindle Orthopedic Dog Bed is a little bit more expensive than some of the other memory foam mattresses priced at the affordable end of the spectrum, it still warrants consideration by those looking for a low-cost orthopedic bed for dogs. This is especially true for customers seeking beds with comfortable, yet waterproof covers, who have relatively mellow dogs that are unlikely to rip the cover.
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Big Barker is dedicated to producing the finest orthopedic dog beds for large breeds – they even discourage the use of these beds with small- and medium-sized breeds. The Big Barker is made in three different colors (burgundy, khaki, and chocolate) to match your home's décor.
Price: $$$$$
User Reviews: The user reviews for the Big Barker are off-the-charts positive. Most owners report that their dog loves the bed and it appears to provide relief for their aching joints and bones. Owners almost universally praised the bed's thickness, resiliency, aesthetics, and durability.
Bottom Line: If you must have the very best orthopedic dog bed available, and you aren't worried about paying premium prices, the Big Barker Pillow-Top Orthopedic Dog Bed is easily the best dog mattress on the market. Keep the manufacturer's 10-year-warranty in mind when making your choice, as this may make the Big Barker a more affordable option over the long term. Additionally, because this is a bolster bed, your dog will appreciate having a place to lay his head comfortably.
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The Dogbed4less Orthopedic Memory Foam Mattress is a premium pet bed that is packed with valuable features for both you and your pet. In addition to featuring a solid memory foam core, this bed features both outer and inner covers to provide the greatest possible mattress protection.
Price: $$$
User Reviews: Most dog owners were quite pleased with the Dogbed4less Orthopedic Dog Bed, and found that it provided their dog with a comfortable place to rest and sleep. Many even noted an improvement in their dog's hip or joint pain after using the mattress for a short time. Additionally, the waterproof inner cover and both outer covers were reportedly durable, comfortable and easy to keep clean.
Bottom Line: The Dogbed4less Orthopedic Bed is a great option for most dog owners. It provides a great combination of comfort, durability and features at a very reasonable price. Additionally, the Dogbed4less bed is also available in a variety of sizes, including several that are roomy enough Great Danes, mastiffs and most other extra-large breeds.
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The term "orthopedic" refers to the field of medicine (whether veterinary or human in nature) concerned with treating problematic bones or muscles.
Therefore, orthopedic dog beds are typically designed to provide the best possible support for your dog's bones, joints, arthritic conditions, and muscles.
There is no governmental agency that regulates the use of this term, so while many beds marketed as being orthopedic are beneficial for your dog's health and comfort, other "orthopedic" beds fail to provide any special value.
In practice, most dog beds that serve a genuine orthopedic purpose are made with dense foams. One of the best foams used in these beds is known as memory foam. Also called visco-elastic memory foam, this material is a polyurethane-based product, originally developed by NASA to make aircraft cushions safer.
Unlike most other foams, memory foam reacts with heat. When your dog lays on a memory foam dog bed, his body heat causes the foam to soften slightly, which allows him to sink into the mattress a little bit. This creates a dog-shaped depression, which cradles his body in a comfortable and supportive manner.
However, once your dog leaves the bed, the depression slowly disappears, as the foam molecules cool and return to their original position. This is why the material is called "memory" foam: It "remembers" its original shape.
Some manufacturers prefer to use different types of foam in lieu of memory foam. Many of these proprietary foam blends are as effective as memory foam, and some are even superior to it.
Other manufacturers use things like egg-crate foam or high-density foam. Often times, these foams are used in conjunction with memory foam or a proprietary product, to provide a nice balance of cost and comfort.
In addition to their reliance on memory foam, most of the best orthopedic dog beds for large breeds are also thicker than standard dog beds. This provides even more support for dogs (particularly large or heavy individuals), and provides further protection from the hard floor beneath the bed.
Orthopedic beds come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles. Many are nothing more than thick mats, but some include bolsters and other added features.
While your dog is probably more comfortable laying on the floor than you are, that doesn't mean it is good for them. Laying on hard surfaces can place pressure on the joints (particularly those in the hips, knees, shoulders and elbows), which can lead to pain, discomfort, and inflammation.
Inexpensive dog beds, which are typically filled with cotton or other cheap fillers, rarely provide enough support to cushion your dog's bones and joints.
Accordingly, their knees, shoulders, and elbows often sink all the way down through the bed, and essentially rest on the hard floor. Very little cushion or comfort is provided by these types of beds.
But the best orthopedic dog beds for large breeds, on the other hand, usually provide at least 2 inches of dense foam, which will help ensure your dog's joints remain supported. The result is a healthier, happier pup, who will likely experience less joint pain and discomfort.
Most large dogs will appreciate and benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, but some dogs have health conditions, which may necessitate the use of orthopedic beds. This usually includes dogs suffering from any of the following conditions:
It is always wise to speak with your vet about the best way to treat dogs with the aforementioned conditions, but most vets recommend orthopedic dog beds for the majority of dogs, as they rarely cause problems for any dog.
Orthopedic dog beds won't specifically treat these conditions, but they will help prevent some conditions from worsening and they will keep your dog more comfortable during naps.
Check out some of the other ways to treat joint pain in the brief video below.
As with any other pet-care product, there is a big difference between the best and worst products on the market. Because you don't want to spend the extra money on a bed if your dog isn't going to find it comfortable, you'll want to be selective about the mattress you select.
The best orthopedic beds for large breeds will include the following features:
Some manufacturers make very thin beds, but incorporate a tiny bit of memory foam and slap the "orthopedic" label on their product, despite the fact that they lack sufficient support to protect your dog's joints.
You'll want to avoid these beds in favor of those that have at least 2 inches of memory foam (or a comparable material). And if price is not a limiting factor, it is wise to select a bed with 4 to 8 inches of thickness to provide the most cushion and support possible.
Complete sheets of memory foam provide better support than beds filled with shredded pieces do. There's nothing wrong with manufacturers including shredded foam pieces (or any other economical fill material, like polyester or cotton) in their beds, but this should be in addition to several thick sheets of foam, rather than being used in place of foam sheets.
Over time, your dog's bed will become coated in hair, dander, dirt and saliva, so you'll need to wash the bed from time to time. However, you can't just throw most foam mattresses in the washing machine without permanently ruining the foam.
Therefore, it is important to look for dog beds that have removable covers, which can be easily washed and then placed back on the bed. Some beds come with more than one cover, which allows you to wash one, while the other covers the bed.
If you want to place your dog's bed on a linoleum, tile or hardwood floor, you'll need to select a mattress with a non-skid bottom. Otherwise, your dog's bed will scoot all over the house, rather than staying where you want it.
Although this seems like only a minor annoyance, your dog will strongly prefer laying in the same spot, rather than having to adjust to different locations every time he wants to take a nap.
This is also a safety issue: You don't want to trip over your dog because his bed has migrated into the hallway.
Bolsters are foam- or fiber-filled cushions that are attached to the top of some dog beds. Roughly akin to the arms of your couch, bolsters give dogs a place to lay their head or paws, and they help improve the overall comfort of the bed.
Bolsters are not imperative, but they are certainly desirable, and most dogs appreciate them greatly.
Liquids that seep into a foam mattress frequently cause lingering odors, that are all but impossible to eliminate. So, it is important to select a pet bed that includes a water-resistant cover, to help protect the bed's core.
This is especially important for dogs that struggle to control their bladder or turn into sloppy wet messes after drinking from their water bowl.
Selecting a bed that is too small for your dog's body will defeat the entire point of spending more money on an orthopedic dog bed: Instead of resting completely on the mattress, your dog's feet or head will have to hang off the edge and rest on the hard floor.
Most manufacturers provide sizing guidelines that allow you to match your dog's weight to the proper bed size, but it is wisest to simply measure the space your dog takes up when he is sleeping in an outstretched position.
All of the beds reviewed below come in sizes large enough for big dogs. Always try to add a couple of extra inches in each direction to ensure your dog has plenty of space.
Have you found an orthopedic dog bed that has helped keep your big dog comfortable and relieve joint and hip pain? We'd love to hear about it in the comments.
And before you go, be sure to check out our review of the best dog joint supplements that help relieve your dog's hip and joint pain.
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Treatment, Symptoms and Prevention Tips
Dasuquin vs Cosequin: Which Joint Supplement is Best for Your Big Dog?
Dog Mobility Aids: Keeping Fido Moving
10 Best Large Breed Senior Dog Foods
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LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - European cable firm Prysmian (PRY.MI) is finalizing an all-cash binding bid for General Cable BGC.N which could be worth more than $1.1 billion, sources familiar with the matter said.
The Milan-based firm is hoping to beat rival bidders and enter exclusive talks to buy Kentucky-based General Cable by mid December, the sources told Reuters.
Prysmian is widely seen as a frontrunner, ahead of France's Nexans (NEXS.PA), Denmark's NKT (NKT.CO) and potential Chinese bidders, with binding bids due in the coming days, the sources added.
Italy's Prysmian and Nexans declined to comment, while General Cable and NKT were not immediately available to comment. General Cable has a market capitalization of around $1 billion and specializes in aluminum, copper and fiber optic wire and cable products.
It hired JPMorgan in July to kick off a strategic review and identify a possible merger partner to boost growth and maximize shareholder value.
One of the sources said Prysmian is willing to stretch its balance sheet for the right deal as it sees mergers and acquisitions as critical to its growth.
Shares in General Cable rose as much as 4.4 percent on the news while Prysmian climbed 2 percent. Prysmian, which has a market value of 6 billion euros ($7.1 billion), is also working on a parallel bid to buy Nokia's Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), two of the sources said.
The division, valued at about 800 million euros, is one of the top suppliers of undersea cable networks and was bought by the telecom equipment maker last year as part its 15.6 billion euro purchase of French rival Alcatel.
Nokia declined to comment on the sale.
Prysmian has the financial muscle to take control of both General Cable and Alcatel Submarine Networks, but is expected to prioritize General Cable as it sees North America as a strategic market for growth, the sources said.
Prysmian is working flat out to get the General Cable deal done and will then shift its attention to ASN, depending on the outcome of the auction, they added.
Prysmian had revenues of 7.5 billion euros in 2016 and does not need to raise cash to finance these deals, the sources said.
One of the sources said Prysmian is a natural buyer for General Cable, but there is only a certain price its boss Valerio Battista is willing to pay.
Battista said in July that the possible sale of General Cable could accelerate sector consolidation and Prysmian was hoping to be part of this.
It bought Dutch rival Draka in 2011 and since then has focused on purchasing small and medium-sized companies in a bid to gain scale in a fragmented market.
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An elementary school Spanish teacher is recovering after being beaten almost to death in southeast D.C. Monday.
The 46-year-old teacher had parked about a block away from Garnet Wilkinson Elementary before 11:30 a.m. and was walking to the school when a masked man dressed all in black approached her and demanded her purse, NBC Washington's Craig Melvin reported. When she refused, the man pulled out a pistol and began pistol-whipping her.
The attacker took her purse and car and left her for dead with injuries including a cracked skull that caused her brain to bleed, Melvin reported.
The car was recovered in Northeast Tuesday. Police are processing it in hopes of finding evidence that will lead them to the culprit.
The teacher is at Howard University Hospital, where she's had at least two surgeries, Melvin reported.
At Garnet Wilkinson, security has been increased, and police have increased patrols in the area and are warning people about the attack.
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EuroBlight, the European network of scientists and other specialists working on potato early and late blight, has updated its fungicide efficacy tables for the control of late blight and early blight ahead of the 2018 field season.
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Recently the first fungicide decimal ratings for the control of early blight, calculated from the results of dedicated experiments with a standard protocol and therefore entirely objective, were published in the early blight table. The six experiments were conducted in Denmark (Bent Nielsen), Germany (Hans Hausladen) and the Netherlands (Bert Evenhuis & Huub Schepers) in 2015 and 2016. These new ratings replaced the previous ones that were partially subjective.
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Southeast Asia is shifting to mobile in a rapid speed without a doubt. What does that mean?
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Micro-Influencers – The key to a successful influencer campaign for 2017 is to amplify authenticity and not simply buy it. It's time to stop using celebrities and bloggers all the time and instead get posts from 25 or more micro-influencers which will not only cut your cost but also increases your result.
Instant Messaging – IM killed SMS a long time ago and it's about to kill the browser too. You no longer need to exit your IM app to view a video or even to post a selfie. Slowly, you are transacting all sorts of things through IM from booking a flight to managing your finances which brings us to the next big thing.
Chatbots – Expect for chatbots to explode this 2017. There are even startups that are purely in chatbot scene and skipping the development of apps. With the IM apps transforming into platforms, chatbots are not only replacing customer service agents but a whole new ecosystem designed for mobile.
Real-Time – Live stream is going mainstream. With your smartphone being with you all the time, it's no surprise that you no longer just want to share what you ate for lunch but you want everyone to join you.
On-Demand – Everything is just a click away now from taxi, grocery, massage to a whole bunch of other services and it will continue to spread in multiple verticals this year.
In a nutshell, 2017 is all about micro-moments made through mobile. What are your own predictions? Message me on LinkedIn!


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In October, I went to Europe with my mother-in-law, three sister-in-laws (Mimi, Michelle, and Stephanie), and Brad (a family friend of the Snows and one of Michelle's best friend). So it was a girls trip... plus Brad. We were able to spend four days in London and four days in Paris, plus two days for traveling. This is going to be a journal type entry with lots of cell phone photos so feel free to skip this post. This is for my own memory.
We flew from Phoenix to L.A., L.A. to Houston, and then finally Houston to London. We got to London about 11 am on a Saturday, got our Oyster cards for the Tube, and went to Leicester Square to see if there were any shows we wanted to buy tickets for. We couldn't decide on anything so we put that idea back on the shelf. We then went to the British History Museum for several hours which was amazing. It's crazy how much history and artifacts can be housed in one place. I particularly liked the exhibit on Egyptian mummies. After we finished there, we went to Chinatown and had dumplings at Jen Cafe. After dinner we adventured to Covent Garden and watched several street performers. We grabbed some cookies and ice cream for dessert in the area that were absolutely delicious. To end the night, we watched Motown the Musical. That seems like a pretty random musical to see in London, but the tickets were cheap and it ended up being a fantastic musical. I loved every second of it! Well almost every second - I fell asleep for part of the first act because jet lag is a real thing.
The main attraction the next day was the Harry Potter Studios. We spent the majority of our day here and I think we all geeked out running around the studio. There was so much that went into the making of those movies and it was fun to learn some of the secrets to filming. For dinner, we ate the most fantastic Indian food on Brick Lane in the East End. Brick Lane is an interesting place where you basically barter for the price of your dinner. Luckily we had Cheri with us who always gets the best price when it comes to anything. We feasted at a bargain.
On Monday we started our day off at Hampton Court Palace. They provided a free audio tour that was about two hours. I honestly wish the audio tour was 3x longer. It provided so much information and it was all just fascinating. After Hampton Court, we went to Tower Bridge which is just a quick elevator ride to the top to walk from one end to the other. In the middle of the bridge are glass floors so you can see what's underneath you as you walk. Just fyi, Tower Bridge had the most affordable gift shop. I was able to get Taylor a toy double-decker bus for £2 and Olive the most adorable onesie for £10. Elsewhere they were 2-3x that cost. For dinner we ate at a gorgeous pub called The Counting House which used to be an old bank. We all either got the classic fish and chips or meat pies and then shared several puddings for dessert. That night we got to go on a walking Jack the Ripper tour which was so well done. I have heard the Jack the Ripper case told many times on various podcasts and documentaries, but I still learned some details I had never heard before.
Our final full day in London we were able to fit a lot in. We visited the Tower of London which is full of a wide range of history. It has been home to a menagerie of animals, been the prison of several well-known historical figures, saw the beheading of multiple queens, and boasts the claim that their are several ghosts still residing. We took a Beef Eater tour which was fantastic. They are able to feed you so much history in a short period of time and are also hilarious (mostly at the expense of Americans). I loved learning about the resident ravens that live on the grounds that the Beef Eater's tend to. I also loved finding the "graffiti" left by prisoners in the tower. Since they were there for several months/years with nothing else to do, the graffiti they carved into the walls is more like art. After the Tower of London, we took a boat cruise down the Thames to Westminster. I loved the Westminster Abbey. You could spend hours and hours reading all the monuments in there. Luckily you get an audio tour with entry otherwise I wouldn't have even known where to start. Once we all finished there, we went to the Churchill War Rooms which we thought would be a quick stop. It ended being a rather large museum with a long audio guide with it. It was quite interesting, but I think we were all a bit exhausted at this point. Just by chance we ate at a pub called Churchill Arms for dinner. Well actually we ate at the Thai Kitchen which was a restaurant located inside the pub. It was delicious. I wish I could go back for some more of their Pad Thai right now. Even after a long day, we wanted to end our final day in London doing something. So we headed to Harrods for some shopping. It was more gawking at the expensive clothing and drooling over the candy counters, but I did manage to find a good deal in a bookstore so I got the kids two adorable London books that have been a big hit (this one and this one if you're interested).
Sadly, these cell phone pictures don't do the trip justice and I didn't write enough down while we were there which has caused some of the memories to fade a bit. The days were filled with so much and that sort of starts to blend together if you don't take the time to sort through all the individual events. It took me far too long to write up this post and I still need to write up our days spent in Paris before more memories start to fade. I just know that everything I saw and experienced was amazing and beautiful and inspiring. And what made it all the better was the group of people I experienced it with.


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U19. Malmo 5-5 Shakhtar
In the UEFA Youth League, Shakhtar U19 played an away game with Malmo.
UEFA Youth League. Group stage. 3rd round
October 21, 2015. Malmo. Malmo Idrottsplats. 13 degrees
Malmo U19 (Malmo, Sweden) - Shakhtar U19 (Donetsk, Ukraine) - 5:5 (2:1)
Goals: 0:1 Topalov (13), 1:1 Bergquist (16), 2:1 Fredin Stojanovic (27), 3:1 M. Andersson (46), 3:2 Zubkov (53), 4:2 Hadzhikadunic (59), 4:3 Arabidze (61), 4:4 Boyarchuk (62), 5:4 Pykhalyonok (80, own goal), 5:5 Pykhalyonok (87)
Malmo: M. Johansson, M. Andersson, Hadzhikadunic, Verngren, Kerhan, Stojanovic-Fredin (Stagova, 84), Brannefalk, Svanberg, E. Andersson, Bergkvist (Redzhic, 45), Karaman
Substitutions: Kristensson, Kristjansson, Kralj, Olsson-Lundgren, Adrian
Head coach: Anders Palmer
Shakhtar: Romanov, Matvienko, Shevchenko, Yakimets (Putrya, 78), Senitskiy, Korobenko, Pikhalyonok, Topalov, Arabidze, Boyarchuk, Zubkov
Substitutions: Dubrovin, Semenikhin, Avagimyan, Khachaev, Sukhaninskiy, Bugay
Head coach: Serhiy Kovalyov
Booked: E. Andersson (26)
Referee: Svein-Erik Edvardsen (Norway)
Before match
At the start of the UEFA Youth League group stage, the Pitmen suffered two defeats, and the Swedish team played an away draw with PSG (0-0) and secured a 1-0 home win over Real Madrid (1-0). The Ukrainian U19 league's top scorer Andriy Boryachuk was back to action for the Pitmen, and for Giorgi Arabidze, this match was a debut one for the competition.
First half
In the opening stages of the game, the teams exchanged with dangerous chances, and then the Pitmen took full control of the game. Dmytro Topalov could have opened the scoring but his shot was blocked by the defender, and Boryachuk missed the target. But on 12 minutes, the visitors managed to score a goal: Arabidze made a great diagonal pass to Oleksandr Zubkov, who darted into the penalty area. The midfielder's shot was parried away by the opposition goalkeeper but the ball bounced straight to Topalov, who sent into the net to make it 0-1.
The hosts tried to get back into the game very quickly, when at the edge of the penalty area Shakhtar's defenders left Bergkvist unmarked. However, the Pitmen continued attacking and looked better than the opponents. Arabidze won a dangerous free kick – Boryachuk fired the ball just over the crossbar. On 27 minutes, the Swedish team unexpectedly too the lead: Stojanovic-Fredin hit the top corner of the net to make it 2-1. The hosts took a lot of long range shots, and Zubkov had two great chances: on both occasions the ball flew just wide of the post.
Second half
As soon as the second half started, our team conceded their third goal after a corner kick. However, soon the Pitmen responded with a successfully taken free kick. Energetic Arabidze won another free kick before taking a dangerous shot over the wall, the goalkeeper failed to hold onto the ball only for Zubkov to seize on the rebound to make it 3-2. After some minutes, Arabidze's shot flew just wide of the goal post.
After an hour played the Swedish team again scored after a corner kick taking advantage of sloppy play by Shakhtar's defender. However, after a minute, Arabidze took a shot from outside the penalty area, and the ball flew into the net. The Pitmen's next attack again brought a goal: Zubkov made a pass to Boryachuk, who skipped past the opponent inside the penalty area before firing a shot into the corner of the net to make it 4-4. In the next attack, Boryachuk could have sealed his brace, but the forward's shot hit the goal post. Arabidze took a dangerous shot but the ball flew just wide.
The game calmed down a little, and then again became intensive, leading to an end-to-end game. On 80 minutes, Malmo again scored from a corner. However, Shakhtar managed to get back into the game. Arabidze, who had an excellent game, took two shots – the opposition goalkeeper made a save. And soon Oleksandr Pykhalyonok was left unmarked in front of goal to send the ball into the roof of the net to make it 5-5! Boryachuk could have brought Shakhtar a win, who bore down in the closing stages of the match before being brought down by Malmo's defender. The referee waved play on.
Thus, Serhiy Kovalyov's charges got their first point at the group stage. PSG are topping the standings after hammering Real Madrid 4-1 to claim 7 points. Malmo have two points less. The Pitmen will play their next UEFA Youth League on 3 November.


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I always had brightly coloured hair in high school, I think I had every colour of the rainbow including teal & fuchsia. Then a couple of years ago I got streaks done in my hair in a colour called Pink Grapefruit (a blush coloured blonde) & then after than pastel pink & purple hair hair extensions.
I thought I was over coloured hair, but recently I have had a burning desire to dye my hair a pastel pink all over. I bleach my own hair a dark blonde but I am sick of fighting the 'ranga that my naturally brunette hair throws. It's a constant battle so I am thinking that the pink will be more preferable.
I will bleach my hair on the weekend & see how I feel afterwards, but at the moment after looking at pink hairspiration, the need for pink fairy floss hair is growing.


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Happy Lunar New Year to those who are celebrating it. I still have one more day here in the land of "hard to get Internet for me since I don't have a ADSL signal at my hometown" but after getting access from a 'friend' here, checked a few of the hundreds of my personal and work mails, one mail caught my attention. I have received news that Joshua Atterbury, a fellow CCIE candidate (now a holder no longer a candidate ;-)) has passed his CCIE in R&S!
Please head over to http://joshatterbury.com and congratulate him and you can send me free beer if you like to celebrate with him :-).
Also CCIE Flyer January 2009 edition is now out. Get it at http://www.ccieflyer.com and read up on the many interesting articles there. Feel free to comment on my article if you liked/disliked it and how I can improve on my probably lame writing skills :-)


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Navigating Blind: Eight Days That Changed My Life
I now use flash sonar every day. I do it the same way I breathe, all the time and without too much conscious thought. While I still experience a small amount of anxiety at times, I can travel anywhere I need to or want to without assistance.


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As oil prices continue to tumble, many investors are seeing their investments take a hit.
Chris Butler, investment manager and host of KCMO Talk Radio 710's Saturday morning show, 'Capitalist Pigs' will be at Lakeview Village Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. to discuss the correlation between crude oil and the US stock market.He will also answer questions about "oil proofing" your portfolio and discuss how oil affects the economy at large.
The Crude Oil/U.S. Stock Market Relationship
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Hosted by the Lakeview Village Resident Investor Education Group and the Lakeview Village Foundation.
Chris Butler, an Olathe native, co-manages both the BLW Growth and BLW Fixed-income portfolios for his firm, Butler, Lanz & Wagler. Chris is considered a local authority on alternative investment strategies, the management of bonds, and the business cycle. He has a BA in Political Science from the University of Kansas, an MBA from Baker University and an MA in Economics from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He is currently seeking a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri at Columbia.


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MacDonald Turkey Point Marina is a fast growing company in the marine industry located in Southern Ontario. We are actively looking for individuals to join our team. On this page, we post a small selection of job positions that we regularly hire for. We are generally always recruiting for these positions, as we can never have enough qualified, reliable, trustworthy and honest people on our team.
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Gas Dock Attendants: Every spring we hire gas dock staff to pump gas for the summer. This is a great job for kids, especially those in high school. Resumes should be sent in around March and April, and hiring will be done in or by May, of each season.
Cleaners and Detailers: We have a small team of cleaners and detailers who clean the store, washrooms, boat inventory and our customers' boats.


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This week was the beginning of work on our house. We have decided to rebuild. My dear friend, Julianne , and I sat down and worked up a floor plan that would work better for our family than the old house, but still fits on our existing basement. We ended up with a story and a half design, utilizing the basement as living space too. I have been spending a good part of this week reworking the kitchen floor plan (so far, I have 5 different plans! Decisions, decisions, decisions...)
Our original plan was that we would buy used cabinets from someone who was remodeling. But, Monday we stopped in at Lowe's and they have some lovely stock cabinets...which now I am hoping to get for the kitchen. However, we do still need to go to Ziggy's and see what they have.
God has been providing things for the house that are over and above anything I could have hoped for! So far, He has provided:
- A full size fridge and freezer unit. It consists of a full size fridge and a full size freezer. They sit side by side and look like one unit. I am so excited to have a full size freezer *in* my kitchen!
- A commercial stove. This is something that Mike and I had talked about, but I needed to find a screamin' deal on one for it to be doable. The stove that God provided, has a 24" griddle, 4 burners, a 30" oven and pan storage! It was a *great* deal, and the guy even lowered the price a bit when we went to look at it!
- Three tall windows (don't know where they are going quite yet!), that are gridded, and perfect for someplace in my house. :-)
- A vanity for the kids bathroom. The original plan was to have 2 vanities, one on either side of the bathroom, but now it will be one long vanity on one side and a closet on the other. It's a 5' vanity. It's oak (it does need to be refinished, but good quality!), and it was well under $100! If you have recently looked at bathroom vanities, you know what a blessing that is!
- I found 2 matching light bars for the kids bathroom for the exorbitant price of $1.17 ea!!
- God provided me with a lovely new Kohler kitchen sink. We found it at the Habitat for Humanity store for $25. It's about a $200 sink. I don't believe it's ever been installed ~ there were no tell-tale signs of it.
- I shamefully forgot my two new lights this morning! We had decided that we would get nice, but inexpensive lighting for now...changing them out for nicer lights as we could afford to. The exceptions were: I wanted a nice ceiling fan/light fixture in my living room ~ because it will be the room you enter the house in, the pendants over the breakfast bar, and the dining room chandelier. I *love* Craftsman styling, and although we couldn't afford to build a "Craftsman" house, I am trying to incorporate Craftsman details where I can. I also love stained glass. Last night on Craig's List, I found a Craftsman style stained glass chandelier AND a ceiling fan with a stained glass Craftsman light! Both much cheaper than the "splurges" I was looking at at Lowes. Thank you, Lord! Mike picked them up this morning.
I really did not want to rebuild, everyone we know who has built a house, has ended up with lots of stress. And I really don't need 'house' stress right now! However, we do believe that is the direction God is leading us. So, I trust that He will be in the midst of the process, and I won't get *too* stressed about it. :-) He also provided a friend, who is a contractor/builder who is going to be our general contractor on the job...so that will relieve some of the stress.
As I was reflecting on the blessings He has given us so far, I decided that I needed to share them and give praise and thanks to my Heavenly Father. He provides above and beyond our needs. Thank you, Lord!
It's looking like Jethro's surgery won't be until the week of the 16th of August. I don't have a set date yet, but most likely Wed, Thurs, or Friday of that week. Please pray that he will be healthy, and that everything moves forward as planned. Thanks!


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Lost!? iOS6 is out
Shortly after releasing what the press labelled as the most underwhelming iPhone in the phone's history – good sources have it that this reaction is undeserved – Apple has just released the most talked about mobile operating system yet. Not all of this talk is positive, however. The majority of it revolves around the replacement of Google maps with a Russian maps service called Yandex, driving many users close to what could be called a mass mutiny. On the upside, Facetime can now be used over 3G, which puts it one step closer to being serious competition on iOS for Skype.
Our own experimentation with the new maps app was quite positive. For one, the compass functionality is surprisingly good. It is immediate, accurate, and did not involve the usual "figure eight waving motion" to get your bearing. This also goes for the compass app – none of the usual jittering, it immediately points to the right direction and stays there, and updates quickly and reliably if you change your bearing. This is by no means a thorough review – we'll keep updating this as we discover issues, advantages, etc during our daily use.
UPDATE: This post on BBC points out quite a few mistakes in the new maps app, and also points out the fact that the data comes from TomTom (which, in our opinion, must be a very, very close shave for TomTom – shoving their business model into relevance again)
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National Institute of Informatics - Digital Silk Road Project
|Cathay and the Way Thither : vol.1
manufacture of porcelain ; the use of rice-wine and of tea (stckh or sdhh for chd).1 There is scarcely anything of Chinese Geography in this first part beyond the mention of Tibet and the Taghazghaz as the western neighbours of China, and of the Isles
of SILA in the east, which appear to be Japan.'
One custom he mentions with great apparent admiration. It is, that the governor of every city slept with a bell at his head communicating with a handle at the gate, which anyone claiming justice was at liberty to ring. And we learn from Abu Zaid that even the king had such a bell ; only he who dared to use it must have a case justifying so strong an appeal from the ordinary
course of justice, or he suffered for it.3
The anonymous author was aware that the principles of the Chinese religion (here meaning Buddhism) came from India. Both countries, he says, accept the doctrine of metempsychosis,
but with certain differences.
81. ABU ZAID, the author of the second part of the Relations, begins by remarking the great change that had taken place in
1 See Reinaud, Relations, i, pp. 39, 46, 47, 43-44, 37, 33, 36, 42, 34, 40. None of the mediæval European travellers in China mention tea. The first notice of it so far as I know is in Ramusio's notes of Hajji Mahomed's information (see Note XVIII at the end of the essay).
Edrisi also speaks of the Isles of Sikh, of which the chief city was ANKUAH, and where gold was SD abundant that the people made dog chains of it. The low value of gold in Japan up to the opening of the trade the other day is a familiar fact. M. Polo says of it : et je vous dy qu'il ont tant d'or que c'est sans fin; car ils le treuvent en leurs isles (Pauth. Polo, 538). Possibly Ankilah may really represent Miyako.
3 Edrisi also speaks of this. It is a kind of story having a strong attraction for eastern people. Ibn Batuta heard that the same custom was adopted by Shamsuddin Altamsh Sultan of Dehli (1211-1236). See Ibn Bat., iii, 158, The custom was a genuine Chinese one, but the summons seems to have been by a drum rather than by a bell. Thus in the Romance of The Fortunate Union," the hero Teichungyu exclaims,
My lord, you are mistaken ! The emperor himself suspends the drum at his palace gate, and admits all to state their hardships without reserve" (Davis's Chinese Miscellanies, p. 109). This institution of the drum was adopted by a late king of Siam, according to Pallegoix, but the pages who had to answer it succeeded in extinguishing the practice. A curious Chinese drawing engraved in Chine Ancienne (L' Univers Pittoresque), pl. 3, represents this institution of the drum.
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