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Dungeon Backdrop: The Shadow Fane
A Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Compatible GM's Resource by Creighton Broadhurst
Evil is everywhere and humanity must be ever vigilant against its slow encroachment into all that is great and good. Small cults—dedicated to ancient, blasphemous powers—lurk throughout the world ready to carry out their dark patron's bidding. One such small cult dedicated to Braal, god of hate, malice and revenge, dwells in the Shadow Fane below Languard's High City. The cultists kidnap and murder in their dark god's name, but recently they made a mistake that threatens their very existence. Instead of kidnapping a beggar the cultists accidentally kidnapped the daughter of a wealthy merchant and he is offering a handsome reward for his daughter's safe return.
This Dungeon Backdrop is designed to work with the Duchy of Ashlar and Gloamhold campaign setting but can be easily inserted into almost any fantasy campaign.
About Dungeon Backdrops
You are a GM, but you are busy. You want to write your own modules, but you just don't have the time. And you don't want to use commercial modules. You want to make your campaign your own. That's where the Dungeon Backdrop line comes in! Each Dungeon Backdrop presents a fully fleshed out and lovingly detailed self-contained dungeon ready for you to use as you see fit. Stock the dungeon with your own monsters (and—perhaps—their treasure), decide their back story and you are good to go.
Every Dungeon Backdrop is carefully designed to be easily inserted into almost any fantasy campaign. Dungeon Backdrops: we describe the dungeon, you add the monsters (and the treasure).
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A federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Environmental Protection Agency is "unambiguously correct" in regulating and trying to reduce heat-trapping greenhouse gases under the federal Clean Air Act.
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, C.C. turned back a challenge by business groups to the EPA's first-eve rules designed to reduce emission of gases from big power plants, factories and automobile tailpipes.
"This is how science works — EPA is not required to pre-prove the existence of the atom every time it approaches a scientific question," the three-judge panel said in its opinion.
The panel included Chief Judge David Sentelle, a conservative Reagan appointee best known for guiding appointment of Watergate special prosecutor Kenneth Starr.
"The court's decision should put an end, once and for all, to all questions about the EPA's authority to protect us from dangerous industrial carbon pollutants through the Clean Air Act, including vehicle emissions," said former EPA administrator Carole Browner.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that the EPA has authority to control air pollutants that endanger human health. Allies of Big Oil and the coal industry in Congress have sought to take away that authority.
Republican nominee-in-waiting Mitt Romney has indicated he would rescind the regulations if elected.
"My view is that the EPA is getting into carbon, and regulating carbon has gone beyond the original intent of the legislation, and I would not go there," Romney told a New Hampshire town meeting earlier this year.
Groups that sought to block the EPA's regulations reacted with standard-issue big business boilerplate. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers said:
"We will be considering all of our legal options when it comes to halting these devastating regulations. The debate to address climate change should take place in the U.S. Congress and should foster economic growth and job creation, not impose additional burdens on business."
The years 2011 and 201 have produced the warmest temperatures on record. In the Arctic, monitoring stations have for the first time recorded carbon dioxide emissions in excess of 400 parts per million.
Carbon dioxide is the chef climate change gas and remains in the atmosphere for a century. Before the industrial age, the CO2 level at at about 275 parts per million.
The appellate court also approved the Obama administration's first set of clean air and fuel economy standards. The approval clears the way for tougher standards, agreed to be the administration and auto makers, that will bring fuel efficiency levels to 54.5 miles a gallon by 2025.
"These rulings clear the way for the EPA to keep moving forward under the Clean Air Act to limit carbon pollution fro motor vehicles, new power plants and other big industry sources," said David Doniger, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Exciting opportunity for CAD technician or interior architect to join our small but growing team to work on all phases of the design process with particular emphasis on technical detailing and site. We will consider candidates on purely technical ability or creative design and technical combined. The role may also cover other phases of the design process and the candidate must demonstrate a passion for design and commercial interiors as well as excellent attention to detail.
At Tess Stanford we want to attract an individual with the right skills and mindset that reflect our mission: To transform business through a brand story. We have a huge portfolio of work with our commercial interior projects ranging from hospitality, retail, exhibition, airport, office, public sector and branded environments. Whilst the role will be Irish based and in Limerick, the role will offer exposure to current international projects undertaken with our London partners.
- Candidate must hold a degree in interior architecture, architectural technician or similar.
- Candidate must have a good knowledge of Autocad or Vectorworks & 3D rendering experience.
- Knowledge of graphic packages: Photoshop and InDesign is preferred.
- Have 2 – 3 years industry experience with relevant portfolio of work.
- Demonstrate creative ability and a genuine passion for design and interiors.
- Attention to detail.
- Site experience and construction supervision is essential.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Able to work independently unsupervised whilst willing to work as part of a team and understand direction.
- Demonstrate experience in tender drawings and specification documents.
- Responsible and highly organized.
- Tender and construction drawing packages for commercial interior projects, ensuring all proposals comply with relevant building regulations.
- Attend client meetings.
- Attend design team meetings.
- Carry out full initial site surveys.
- Liaise with external design team consultants.
- Produce detailed drawings for bespoke fixtures and furniture.
- Sourcing of products and pricing.
- Coordinate various suppliers and create job spreadsheets for financial and orders.
- Organise site schedules with builders and external suppliers.
- Opportunity for 3D modelling and visualization of projects.
- Contribute to brainstorm sessions.
- Prepare design presentation documents.
Please email your CV with examples of work, with CAD TECHNICIAN/ INTERIOR ARCHITECT in the title by January 17th to: email@example.com.
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 019 – 021
Colour Inspiration
"A karst landscape of bedrock incorporating a vast cracked pavement of glacial-era limestone", otherwise known as The Burren, Co.Clare. Rock for miles and all this rock leads us into a stunning and beautiful world of blues and greys.
Choosing your palette
Blues and greys are complimenting colours but can appear cold so care in choosing the right tones is paramount. Here our shot by Martin Kiely gives us a great palette, if adventurous.
Navy blues and mustard yellows set in amongst endless greys, blue greys and light green greys. Gold and brass metals are introduced to compliment the mustard shades and create beautiful details in this dramatic palette.
This is bold and not for the faint-hearted, but its rich and luxurious.
Be brave Enjoy!
Product References
No 019
Image from Houzz.com, photographer Charlie Birchmore Photography Ltd., Rockett St George – Gatsby Marble & Brass Effects Drinks Trolley, Cox and Cox – Timsbury Velvet Sofa,The Little Green Company Paint – Hick's Blue (208), Zara Home – Round Gold Nest of Tables, The little Green Company Paint – Celestial Blue (101). Cushion – Pinterest.
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Image one from Style by Emily Henderson, Bed Image from Pinterest, Dressing table image form House and home Magazine, Navy Velvet Chair from Black Rooster Decor Pinterest, Marks & Spencer Weave Cushion on Duck Egg, Marks and Spencer Soft Fleece Throw. The Little Green Company Paint – Celestial Blue (101)
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 016 – 018
Colour Inspiration
Sundown, when light fades and darkness falls. This photo proves that even a dark environment throws up yet another beautiful palette.
How to make a dark beautiful room?
Every time I meet a client, they leave the dark room until last to show me. 'We've tried everything yet it just doesn't work', and every time it transpires they have tried to brighten the room.
I believe you should leave a dark room dark but make it a beautiful dark room. Lighter colours will just not perform the same way as in a room full of daylight. Colours tend to look more vivid in daylight. It may be added that under daylight the human eye can differentiate between half a million different shades, while under normal fluorescent lighting the corresponding figure is 8! There have been huge advances in lighting in recent years with the availability of natural daylight bulbs which offer the ability to read more colours in artificial light. However, these are often reserved for commercial working environments so back to my argument for making a dark room a beautiful dark room.
Take a look at our boards. This colour palette is rich and dark yet still warm. Any lighter tones are heavily unbalanced by much darker shades. The proof of how little you should use is in the photo and supported by the mood images.
Try not to be afraid of darker shades. Once you add some warm lighting, this room will come to life. Remember to can still add textures, woods, fabrics etc. Use warm led light fittings as they will offer less light than the cooler blue toned bulbs. They'll give a more intimate, moody light. The darker the better!
Embrace your dark side!
Product References
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Dark wooden paneling Pinterest Image, Light Kartell KTrib S2 Pendant Bronze Shade, Staircase Pinterect image, Black frames Pinterest Image, White ceiling Pinterest image, Kennan Console Table by Restoration Headwear, Farrow & Ball Paint Off-Black No 57, Heal's Shear Table lamp Chrome & Matte Old English White.
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Bathroom Image from Malvern Australia, Bathroom image from Hyla Architecture Greenbank park, Zoe concrete and brass vanity basion from Wood Melbourne, Porcelain tiles Amore from tiles.co.uk, Vintage wall light from DHgale, Farrow and Ball Paint Deep dark blue.
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 013-015
Colour Inspiration
Green, the Pantone colour of the year combined with chocolate browns. Good enough to eat, this palette is!!
According to Pantone "Greenery is nature's neutral. The more submerged people are in modern life, the greater their innate craving to immerse themselves in the physical beauty and inherent unity of the natural world. This shift is reflected by the proliferation of all things expressive of Greenery in daily lives through urban planning, architecture, lifestyle and design choices globally. A constant on the periphery, Greenery is now being pulled to the forefront – it is an omnipresent hue around the world."
Why Choose Green?
Bascially green is now being introduced across all aspects of design and architecture. Green is seen as a sign of life and known to be a great balancer.
It is believed to be a colour to get rid of negative emotions and mental stress, it reduces over-stimulation and restores stability in other words balance and harmony. It is known in holistic circles as a colour of healing.
Wowsers, let's get some green into a palette I thought. It's everywhere in nature and not being a fan of the particular Pantone colour of the year huge, together with team we found our own tones. I wanted a real depth of colour in the greens to be complimented by a colour that would add a richness to the palette.
The Atlantic, ocean provided the inspiration. The result is rich, it's sumptuous, it's almost edible.
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Rhea Curtain and Upholstery Fabric, Dark Bedroom image by Paul Zagrabchuk, Mindwest Där Ranger table lamp, Colourtrend Bridle Path, Made Range Round Coffee Table, Dark Stain Ash Veneer and Brass, Pergo laminate flooring .
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Kitchen image Pintrest (abduzeedo.com), Colourtrend Verdant Leaf, Kettle from pintrest, Dining table Heals Axel Dining Table by Timothy Oulton, Kartell Masters Precious Philippe Starck, Pergo laminate flooring .
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 010-012
Colour Inspiration
Amazing view and these colours are just so, so soft. They as so close tonally that they almost just blend together. This is a hugely relaxing palette, really dreamy then brought to life by the amazing pop of royal blue.
Choosing your Colour Palette
Here is your opportunity to introduce rich dark royal blue into your interior, represented here by a sumptuous velvet sofa in our living room palette. We were dying for an opportunity to use Irish Designer, Aoife Mullane's fabrics and this is it: beautiful rose gold metallic's, pinks and blues.
The cooler blues, greens and greys then offer a spa like sanctuary feel to the bathroom palette. The hero of the room is the Brayden Bateau Cast Iron Skirted Bathtub, which could also act as your feature in royal blue.
This is a soft, relaxing, cool, calming, natural palette.
Product References
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Aoife Mullane Design – Cushions, Ragno – Woodpassion collection, Anthropologie – Velvet Lyre chesterfield Sofa Wilcox, Cox & Cox – Lina Side Tables, Farrow & Ball – Parma Gray Paint.
No 012
Duravit Sink, Ragno studio Decoro Cementine tile, Farrow & Ball Wallpaper –Orangerie, Signature Hardware – Brayden Bateau Cast Iron Skirted Bathtub, Bella Freud – Eau De Parfum, Farrow & Ball – Parma Gray Paint.
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 007-009
Colour Inspiration
Stunning example of how pops of colour can bring your interior to life. Ever fall in love with a piece of furniture in a vivid colour and wonder how to work the rest of your room around it? My advice, find the colour in nature and just let the environment, or in this case the bird do it for you.
Choosing your Colour Palette
The interior design of your home is about you and those living in your home. If your personality is bold and vibrant, let your room reflect that. We love this image of the blue footed Booby bird and it's amazing turquoise legs! The bird's feathers give us gorgeous chocolate and dark browns, mixed with softer creamier tones. The environment offers us a softer pinky beige palette with a fabulous pop of lime green.
Be bold and have fun!
Product References
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Frilly Chair by Kartell, Reflection Candlestick Large by Stelton, Axel Dining Table by Timothy Oulton Colourtrend Piano Key, Waterford Crystal Mixology Neon Decanter Lime Green, Lome vintage braided pendant light by Mullan lighting.
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Rangno Woodmania Ivory, Nightingale teal blue velvet sofa by the french bedroom company, Habitat Rug, Colourtrend Souffle, Limegrass plant, Colourtrend soda bread, Mirror Purves
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 004-006
Colour Inspiration
Being by the sea has such a calming effect on so many people and I believe the colour palettes in these natural settings will have the same effect in your interior design palette.
I got so excited when I saw the tones captured by our photographer Martin Kiely of this beach on Inishbofin Island. Inishbofin is located off the west coast of Ireland and is one of the most tranquil places I have ever visited. This shot is such a beautiful example of blue complimented in a really warm palette.
Choosing your Colour Palette
Blue can be a cold colour if not used correctly but the richness of the blues on the horizon picked from this shot are warmed by ashy brown and grey tones from the beach and rocks. If you are keen to introduce blue into your Interior design palette and want to avoid the coolness associated with blue then it's important to choose your complimenting palette appropriately. The gorgeous sandy pinks in the sand have allowed us to introduce rose gold & copper metal accessories and add a little wow that we all love.
The teaming of the tones in this palette is a wonderful way of keeping your interior warm and rich whilst allowing you to introduce your blue as a major feature.
Interior design of your home is meant to be fun and an expression of yourself. If this palette resonates with you then you've got a wonderful starting point.
Palettes in nature, they just work somehow…
Product References
No 004
Kitchen image @ Pinterest. Kitchen blue paint: Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue no. 281. Waltham Pendant Light by Birch Lane. Kitchen image @ Pinterest: Sustainable Kitchens. Kitchen floor tile Ragno, Trace Collection, Beige. Bristow Metal Bar Stools Antique White. Kitchen image @ Pinterest
No 006
Bathroom image @ pinterest. Wall tile: Ragno, Energy Indaco Struttura Marea 3D. Paint colour: Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon No.28. Floor Tile: Ragno Woodgrace collection. 3D wall tile: Ragno, Terracruda Collection: Concrete Look. Copper wall mounted wash hand basin mixer. Thermo Exposed Shower in Aged Copper Finish by Catchpole & Rye Bathrooms.
Interior Design Colour Inspiration Blog No 001 – 003
Anybody can design their own living space, for some it just comes naturally for others a little helping hand and a starting point is all that's required. I get asked by so many people for help on colour. Its seems to be the biggest challenge and people are afraid to experiment and afraid to make a wrong choice. This is such a shame as colour is the most exciting part.
I've been observing people in spaces for years, how they react to space and colour and how colour reacts in a space and to light. For me, it just seems natural, I love playing with tones and creating palettes that enhance and affect your mood, whether it be commercial or domestic interior.
So many people want inspiration on colour palettes and it's not possible for each to hire a designer. This got me thinking…
For as long as I remember, I get lost looking at tones in nature, the most complimenting palettes are right in front of us. Vivid colours just pop out against other vibrant tones and sometimes form the most outrageous combinations, but it just works. Others are soft and relaxing, I could be here all day describing scenarios so instead I've created this blog to help translate what I see. Nature gives us perfectly beautiful palettes and I'm giving these to you to in a form that I hope inspires you and your home.
This blog is intended to be purely inspirational. Over the course of the year myself and the team working on this will be taking you through seasonal changes of colours on land, by the sea and as active scuba divers we are even going to take you under water to a world of colour you might not even have been aware of.
Let the fun commence…
Product References
No 001
Colortrend Shell Cove, EZ Living Nickel Table Lamp, Frame Carpet Floor Tile by Refin, Farrow and Ball Purbeck Stone, Laura Ashley Mirror, Farrow and Ball Brocade wallpaper
No 003
Ralph Lauren Gabrielle Shearling Pillow, Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue, Laura Ashley Shell, Farrow and Ball Broad striped wallpaper, Primrose and Plum Glass ball table lamp, Francis Brennan Collection Dunnes Stores, Farrow and Ball Skylight, Meadows & Byrne Throw.
Tess Stanford Interior Design podcast with 2020BMV on Branded Environments
A recent discussion with Tony Frawley of 2020BMV on Branded Environments and the importance of the customer buying into your brand.
Theresa also talks about how she embarked on her career in interior design, and the influence of nature in her interior colour palettes.
Tess Stanford Interior Design podcast with 2020BMV on Branded Environments
Our new website!
2016 has been an incredibly exciting year. It saw the launch of our new brand by 2020 BMV. It's so important that we are packaged beautifully and our brand reflects the quality of our service on offer as we now focus on an enticing and bubbling Irish Market.


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Frieze with Perseus and Angels (central panel): An angel holding an orb flanked by women with fruits of the earth. by Alfred Turner RA (1874-1940). 1906. Portland stone. Dimensions: frieze 2m high; side panels 1.9m wide; central panel 3m wide. The Recessed Centre Bay of the Main Front, The Old Bailey, London.
Right panel: Angel with sword defending mother with infant and young child. Left panel: Perseus holding the head of Medusa with a woman (Andromeda) holding his shield.
[Click on these images for larger pictures.] Photographs and caption by Robert Freidus. Formatting and additional text by George P. Landow. You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one.]
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- Edward William Mountford 's Old Bailey
- Pomeroy's gilded Justice with sword and balance scale
- Pomeroy's Fortitude, the Recording Angel, and Truth
- Pomeroy's Allegorical Figure with quill and closed book
- Pomeroy's Allegorical Figure with sword and open book
"Alfred Turner RA." Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951.
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First of all, the resume should indicate the purpose for which you applied to the employer. This section is a preface of the summary. To create a positive impression about yourself and not to "scare away" the person reading your resume, from the very first lines, take some time to write this section. The purpose of the summary should be brief and should not exceed two or three lines.
Your goal is to focus on the employer and his or her needs. Do not write about yourself and your career goals. You can do this during the interview. Avoid phrases such as: "looking for an opportunity to improve" or "where my skills will be used," or "for my future career." As an example, see sample resumes.
For some people, writing a resume resume can be a sticking point. This is due to the fact that they are trying to create a resume that is rather "flexible", which would suit any job and, as a result, would not fully correspond to their professional skills and work experience.
As stated earlier, you should focus on the specific job and position you are applying for. In the purpose of the resume, you must indicate to employers what specific job you are applying for, and not force them to think about a job that would suit you.
Second in importance (and in order) in the summary, is the section of work experience.


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More than 130 people fell ill after eating at a Chipotle in Sterling, Virginia, the restaurant suspected to be at the center of a recent norovirus outbreak.
Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating at Chipotle, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.
Update: Food Poisoning Lawsuits Filed over Chipotle Norovirus Scare in Virginia
August 3, 2017 – Two men from Loudoun County, Virginia, are suing Chipotle for damages they allegedly incurred as a result of eating at the location in Sterling, VA, that was linked to more than 130 reports of illnesses last month. Plaintiffs Kyle Hogan and Patrick Moore are seeking in excess of $74,000 in damages plus attorneys' fees, in addition to any other relief the court deems fit.
What's the Problem?
July 20, 2017 – At least 89 food poisoning reports were made to the website iwaspoisoned.com, indicating that a total of 133 customers fell ill after eating at the Sterling Chipotle last week, according to Business Insider.
Chipotle announced Tuesday that it had received a "small number" of food poisoning complaints from customers who ate at the restaurant, and closed the location for 2 days to conduct "a complete sanitization."
Patrick Quade, founder of iwaspoisoned.com, said dozens of customers came forward complaining of illnesses after eating at the Sterling Chipotle following Business Insider's article on the outbreak. Symptoms reported included vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, dehydration, and nausea, all of which are consistent with norovirus.
Chipotle has since reopened the Sterling location after sanitizing it during the 2 day closure.
"While the restaurant was closed, multiple teams performed complete sanitizations of all surfaces," said Chipotle CEO Steve Ells. "We also provided support to any customers or employees who had reported illness to ensure their well-being."
Norovirus is different from E. coli, the bacteria that led to a multi-state outbreak at Chipotle restaurants in 2015.
The virus is the most common cause of foodborne illnesses in the U.S., with more than 21 million cases annually. Cases of norovirus stemming from restaurants can often involve a worker who failed to wash his or her hands after going to the bathroom.
Second Norovirus Case Linked to Chipotle in Virginia
July 25, 2017 – Health officials have confirmed that a second person tested positive for norovirus after eating at a Chipotle in Sterling, Virginia, that was temporarily closed last week following at least 135 reports of illnesses. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun County Health Department, who confirmed the second case, stated previously that another diagnosis would be a strong indicator that norovirus was behind most if not all of the illnesses associated with the outbreak.
Do I Have a Chipotle Lawsuit?
The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Chipotle lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new norovirus cases in all 50 states.
Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got food poisoning from Chipotle, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.


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Pottsville100 Schuylkill Medical Plaza
Suite 100
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone 570-621-5690
Fax 570-622-9285
Toll Free 1-888-888-7994
From the North:
Take Rt. 61 S into Pottsville, turn left on Mauch Chunk St. (Rt. 209 S), turn right at sign for "Schuylkill Medical Plaza" to building #100
From the South:
Take Rt. 61 N into Pottsville, veer right off Rt. 61 at the entrance of "Schuylkill Medical Plaza" (across from Mady's Car Wash) to building #100
Hours of Operation:
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Language is very important in creating a welcoming environment for the community. As a general rule, use "person with a disability" or "disabled person" when referring to an individual. Words like "handicapped", "differently-abled", "challenged", or "handi-capable" are frowned upon and shouldn't be used. Instead of saying "handicapped restroom stall" or "handicapped parking spot", replace handicapped with the word accessible. This is the accepted terminology.
"Special needs" is contested by many. Parents often use this phrase to describe their children, but many adults in the community do not, and argue that this is patronizing. Autistic vs. person with Autism is also contested, though I would lean toward using "Autistic", as suggested by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (A.S.A.N.). My suggestion in general would be to follow the lead of the person you're speaking with. If they refer to themselves as someone with special needs or as Autistic, use those terms.
Refrain, however, from using language like "crip" or "cripple", even if you hear someone use the word. This is insider terminology that is only acceptable coming from a person with a disability, in particular a physical disability. Also refrain from using commonly used words like "stupid", "lame", "spastic", and "dumb" and/or "mute". These words are incredibly hurtful to the disabled community. Preferred language includes identifiers as "little person" or "person with dwarfism", "intellectual disability", "d/Deaf", ect.
I use d/Deaf here to acknowledge the difference between "small d" deaf and "big d" Deaf. The word "deaf" in the lower case refers to both the condition – deafness – and a person. A deaf person is someone with hearing loss who does not associate with the Deaf community, or who sees their hearing loss only as medical. A deaf person may have experienced hearing loss later in life, or have been raised by hearing parents. A Deaf person is one who sees themselves as a part of the Deaf community and identifies with Deaf culture. A Deaf person may have been born deaf to Deaf parents, grown up using A.S.L., and/or attended a University for the Deaf. You can read more about the difference between deaf and Deaf on the Deaf Expressions blog, or a number of other resources found online.
Refrain from saying "wheelchair bound", but instead say "wheelchair user", as those who use wheelchairs view it as a freeing device that allows them to be more fully mobile. Words like "invalid" should never be used, nor should "suffers from", "stricken with", or "afflicted with".
When in doubt, follow the individual's lead, but also remember that it is not their responsibility to educate you on what is appropriate or inappropriate.


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Where Christina Stembel lives in California, she is surrounded by flower farmers, yet 80 percent of the flowers sold in the United States are imported. She is trying to help change that percentage with her San Francisco-based company, Farmgirl Flowers.
"I think that the local flower movement is where the local food movement was about a decade ago," Ms. Stembel said. Consumers are starting to become aware of where their flowers come from and purchase accordingly, she said.
Ms. Stembel, 38, came to the flower business by chance. She was working at Stanford University, responsible for alumni events and given the task of cutting costs. Much of her budget had to be spent on flowers, she found. She started creating her own bouquets, often buying flowers from local farmers, a group she could relate to, having grown up in northern Indiana surrounded by corn and soybean fields.
Ms. Stembel started Farmgirl Flowers out of her living room in 2010, creating daily seasonal arrangements of United States-grown flowers and sending them to customers in the Bay Area via bike couriers. The company now has an outpost in the San Francisco Flower Mart, a wholesale flower market, and began shipping nationwide in May. It had $4.5 million in sales last year — more than double the amount in 2014. Forty percent of Farmgirl Flowers' customers buy again, Ms. Stembel said.
Ms. Stembel and other flower designers she has hired create the daily arrangements. She calls her look new modern, and she strives for a whimsical and natural style.
She says she is a "design snob" and describes many other contemporary arrangements as generic and cheap-looking. And the bouquets consumers receive rarely resemble the photos online, she added.
"Flower arrangements should be beautiful, and it shouldn't be the thought that counts," she said.
When customers order from Farmgirl Flowers they are not given an option for, say, a dozen red roses, but rather they choose the size of the bouquet and receive the daily arrangement in that size. (Most bouquets cost $38 to $78.) The bouquets are seasonal and dictated by what's available from the farmers the company works with, many of whom have begun to plant flowers and greenery specifically to suit Ms. Stembel's needs. She loves decorative kale and dislikes red roses. Most bouquets are wrapped in reused burlap coffee bags donated by local coffee roasters.
The limited options allow Ms. Stembel to sell more expensive American-grown flowers at reasonable rates. Traditional wholesalers and florists can't forecast what consumers will buy. "So they have to have 50 different options, so that they can sell 25. Those 25 have to subsidize the 25 that were thrown out. That didn't make sense to me," she said. "To eliminate the waste, we eliminated the option."
National shipping, which started last spring, makes up 30 percent of Farmgirl Flowers' business, and Ms. Stembel has plans for an outpost on the East Coast in the next year or two. But when she began her business in 2010, many in the industry were skeptical.
"At the time I thought this was just another example of San Francisco being seven square miles surrounded by reality," Kasey Cronquist, chief executive of the California Cut Flower Commission, a state agency that promotes local farmers and flowers grown in the state. Changing the way flowers are sold in the country is "a bit like turning the Titanic," Mr. Cronquist said.
The large flower companies can offer dozens of bouquet and gift options at a wide range of prices. "If you compare her to a company like FTD or Teleflora or 1-800-Flowers, she's not so big, but she's a force to be reckoned with. She is quickly showing those companies that there is a consumer audience that loves what she does," he said.
Others in the industry remain skeptical. Every few years a company something like Farmgirl Flowers emerges, "and they tend to have success in their own market in their own niche," said Thomas L. Prince, the president of Prince & Prince, a flower industry research firm. But when they try to expand nationally, they face logistical challenges and have trouble keeping prices affordable, he said, adding, "It's a niche concept that works in California because the growers are there."
Ms. Stembel used personal savings to start her company and has been unable to interest outside investors in helping her expand. Investor-funded flower start-ups include BloomThat, BloomNation and the Bouqs. Ms. Stembel says her business model is giving investors pause. Those she has spoken with want her to hire contract employees and delivery workers rather than full-time employees to save on employee benefits, she said. But that's not the way she's willing to do business. All 46 of her staff members are employees, including delivery staff, and they all receive full medical insurance paid for by Farmgirl Flowers, a departure from many start-up models.
Investors also want her to work with overseas flower farmers for cheaper rates, a nonstarter for Ms. Stembel. "I won't use imports. I won't offer an import line. I won't test it out and see if people care," she said. "It's not aligned with what the mission for our company is. Nor do I think it's the right thing to do business-wise."
Speak to any American flower farmer for long enough and the 1991 Andean Trade Preference Act will most likely come up. The goal was to move South American countries away from illegal drug-trafficking and toward legal industries like flower farming. But once tariffs were removed, flower farmers in the United States could not compete with the prices of South American-grown flowers.
The trade deal forced as many as half of the cut-flower farmers in the United States out of business, according to the commission. In California alone, there were over 500 farmers in the early 1990s. Today just over 200 remain.
South American flower farmers "have the advantage of labor, the advantage of their weather conditions and sunlight, so they have some natural things and some cultural things going for them," Mr. Cronquist said. "They also have the support of our government."
For years human rights groups have raised concerns about child labor, human rights violations, and extensive exposure to pesticides and other chemicals on South American flower farms. The response has been an increase in flower certifications such as Fair Trade and Veriflora, an agriculture sustainability and worker protection certification.
Still, imported flowers have benefits. "There is just not enough domestic production to meet demand. That is why we have such a global market," Peter J. Moran, the chief executive of the Society of American Florists, said in an email. "There is also the seasonality issue where some flowers are not available all year long in some production regions in the country. That is why florists rely on both domestic and globally sourced products."
And the price is right, Mr. Prince said. The reason 80 percent of flowers are imported is that "wholesalers buy them and retailers want them, and they are less expensive." (Many types of imported flowers are able to stay fresh in dedicated temperature-regulated jets.)
The shift to imports has affected the way the remaining American flower farmers operate. "Once upon a time, we were the largest carnation grower in the U.S.," said Robert Kitayama, president of the Kitayama Brothers flower farm in Watsonville, Calif., about 90 miles south of San Francisco. His family's farm, which has been in operation since 1948, also used to be one of the country's largest rose growers, he said. When cheaper imports started entering the market, the farm switched to growing lilies, snapdragons and other flowers that are harder to ship.
Ms. Stembel is a fan of the Kitayama Brothers flowers, particularly the snapdragons, and Farmgirl Flowers has become a significant customer, Mr. Kitayama said.
"She's helping smaller farmers believe there is a future in growing flowers," he said.


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Many Days of Air-Mass – NYE Edition
Ottawa! Jay 'THRUST' McNeely and Gen 'The Geek Girl' Leblanc
Ottawa has turned into a powerhouse of excellent Air Guitar. We've had a past 2015 Canadian Champ with Jay 'Thrust' McNeely and last year's Ottawa champion Gen the Geek Girl was simply breath-taking. Both have a flare for the flammable as you'll see in the videos below. Fitting that they should be the 5th and 6th day of Air-Mass. Five Golden Rings and Six Geese a Laying – there's no real connection there, unless you want to get inappropriate.
We are excited to be back in Ottawa in 2017 on May 6th with our friends at the House of Targ who set us up so nicely with pinball and perogies and awesome local bands to fill out bill.
On to the presents…Here are links to Jay and Gen doing some amazing shit:


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Posted in Colorado May 07, 2016
One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World Is Right Here In Colorado
One of Colorado's most stunning drives may also be one of the most dangerous…
According to both Dangerous Roads and USA Today, U.S. Route 550, which more commonly known as the Million Dollar Highway (because you'd have to pay the locals $1M to drive it during or after a snowstorm) is extremely dangerous, even claiming numerous lives and vehicles due to its steep, unprotected cliffs.
Constructed in the late 1800s, Million Dollar Road was originally intended to connect Ouray and Ironton, but gradually expanded to where it is now, stretching from central New Mexico up to western Colorado.
Have you driven this dangerous road? If so, would you do it again?


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Currys dragged over coals by disgruntled staff on Twitter
A Twitter account has cropped up which is attacking Currys for the way staff are being treated. Anonymously run, the account sees current members of staff offering their opinions and, pleasingly, a huge amount of scurrilous allegations have been made against the retailer.
The account yells about everything from sexism, to illegally low pay, to overcharging consumers for jobs, poor working conditions, managers creaming sales bonuses away from staff, dodgy warranties and so much more. Again, for the sake of legal action, we can only underline that these are allegations made by the account and that we're only pointing at the people behind it and shrugging.
As ever with these types of account, it veers into hysterical shrieking (this accounts manages to liken Currys staff to 'slaves'). With that though, are claims such as: "Staff forced to work for free, promised paid job, then after Xmas was told to leave!" and employees being told they weren't allowed their breaks and managers allowing customers to bully staff.
If you want to have a look at the account, see twitter.com/CurrysJobs. The account is protected, but once the admins accept your friend request, you can keep tabs on the small soap opera unfolding with current and ex-members of staff going mental against Currys. The company, meanwhile, are maintaining a dignified silence.
Have you worked for Currys? Was it awful and unfair? Was it just a typical retail job with the usual pitfalls and annoyances? Let us know.
[via avid Bitterwallet reader, Shaz Spencer]
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- shiftyniftyGood on the staff to get it out in the open, it just confirms what we knew all along...
- thecrestaI was employed by Dixons, back in my college years. If you like being paid for the hours you work, and have a reasonable set of morals, I'd recommend you avoid working there.
- former e.I served 8 years accross 2 dioxins retail brands, I have seen some serious shit. My favourite thing was when management in my branch declared that people with dissenting opinions about what the company was doing were "terrorists" and the act of voicing dissent was "throwing grenades"
- Steve O.I was contacted and retweeted by that account because I've been moaning on Twitter that Currys.co.uk doesn't abide by the Distance Selling Regulations. I've had to do a chargeback on my credit card and may have to take legal action because Currys refuses to accept something I'm trying to legitimately return. Citizens Advice confirms Currys own printed terms aren't compatible with the DSRs and has sicked Trading Standards on Currys evil arses. My one and only Dixons purchase.
- AnonI currently work for Currys and the amount of crap I see everyday pisses me off, first of all let me just say don't blame the sales staff, we are constantly being raked over coals for not selling enough ad dons for that magical SQ number which they hold over our heads like the sword of fucking Damocles, most of us hate the place as much as you do and job choice currently are still not widely available as they were in the past. Staff turnover is high because of upper management bullshit, I don't mean store managers, I mean regional manager level and above, old saying shit rolls down hill and those instore are right at the bottom, so next time you want to comment on stores, remember we are right at the bottom, address your comments accordingly.
- deeI work at west Drayton branch and we recently have a new manager who is bullying everyone apart from me. By the way he is as thick as shite
- Currys w.The absolute worst sales job in the uk. All sales staff have an incentive to sell but nooooo, not us. We have to take all the shit from the managers while they cream off all the bonuses while we get paid peanuts for our efforts. I know people who have been working on an 8 hour contract but has been working 40 hours a week begging for a better better contract. This person cannot take any time off as he/she would only get 8 hours of pay per week holiday pay. They are the scurge of coorperations.
- abu m.customers come to the store look for something you tell them the price its expensive then dont ask the price you fucking retard.then asking price for something else ipad 400. Then the sad cunt complains to other colleauges in store about bad attitude of staff and going i will tell everyone about this email ppl etc do what the fuck you like i do not care..
- abu i.Currys do not give a fuck about what happens in store or at customer house.they charge you for installating a electircal item but do not know how do it or do not have a tools needed to do the job.then problem starts and they do not help out at all.JUST refund your money easy way out not good. GO JOHN LEWIS instead they seem to provide better service or try internet companies
- Mark P.I have just had a terrible customer service experience........will NEVER use Currys again.......(Carphone Warehouse says it all)..........spread the word.
- ElaineI work for currys and I do my very best to do right by customers but I have to work within the companies guidelines. NEWSFLASH I DONT MAKE THE FUCKING RULES ! If I tell a customer something they don't want to hear I get screamed at insulted and generally blamed for something that isn't my fault. Everyone is always banging on about how rubbish we are but no one cares about the amount of shit we poor staff members get on a daily basis. Sometimes I want to go home and cry because customers have been so downright rude to me even though I was doing my best. People think just because you work in retail and they are not happy it gives them the right to treat you as sub human and speak to you like you are a piece of shit I would NEVER treat another human being the way some people think they can treat me. Yesterday I was trying my best to sort out a problem for a 90 year old lady who had been delivered a washing machine that started leaking. I was discussng with my manager on the shop floor whether we can could quickly send someone round from our store so she wouldn't have to wait for an appointment. THEN I got shouted at and called rude because their was a queue and I was 'CHATTING ' I tried to explain I wasnt being ignorant I was trying to sort out a customer issue and two people told me they would never come to currys again and wouldn't even listen to me. This is the sort of stuff I deal with on a daily basis. SO next time you talk to a retaill worker have a little think about the fact they are a human being just trying to do their job.
- john m.currys are just agents now they are not a serious retail operation with warehouses full of stock.Their customer care policy is just hot air and nothing else.Go to John Lewis instead and get value for your moneyu do not shop with currys because they are just a con job
- Alison M.NEVER by from curries I have waited 5 weeks for a delivery which after much chasing up arrived today . The ; instal team; were rude aggressive and from the west coast .People round here do not like them . They had 1 screwdriver and I had to provide a crosshead screwdriver AND remove a small door handle . When they went into the utility room to uplift and replace the washing machine I was then asked to remove a cupboard which was affixed to a wall and stretches from floor to ceiling . At this point I had had enough and told them to leave .They left the house but threatened to call the police as I wouldn,t give them their tools back . Eventually I capitulated and gave them back their flathead screwdriver . PROFESSIONAL OR WHAT ? One screwdriver ! to install a dishwasher and a washing machine and forced to ask the householder for tools .Never ever be tempted by any offer they have on it is just not worth it Buy from reputable retailers not cowboys .


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Apple announces a new product and the world's peripheral manufacturers wet their collective pants and start dreaming up every device they can think of. As inevitable as death and taxes.
So that's why we're not surprised by the new Honlai Qingbar MP101, a pico-projector with an iPhone dock built right in.
In fairness, it also has inputs for any device, but the dock is a clue to the one it wants to be feeding video from the most.
Light in the dark
The projector isn't the best: it throws out a 4:3 image and has a contrast ration of only 200:1, with VGA resolution output.
Also, 10-15 lumen brightness is only going to be visible if you use it on a white background. In a nuclear bunker. At night. Under a sheet.
But still, what better way to show off your favourite iPhone videos you've recorded from another source (remember, still no video capabilities on the Apple device…did you overlook that?)


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's golf returns to the links this weekend with the 54-hole Yale Women's Intercollegiate Invitational, beginning Friday Oct. 5.
Line Up
The Crimson will take six players to New Haven, Connecticut. Anina Ku, Belinda Hu, Michelle, Xie, Anna Zhou and Chloe Royston will compete as a team, while Jessica Luo will participate as an individual.
Tournament Field
One of 18 teams, Harvard will be paired with fellow Ivy League institutions Brown and, host, Yale in the second of three threesomes teeing off on the first hole, Friday morning. Saturday and Sunday tee times will be determined by team finish of the previous day.
What To Know
- The Crimson will play the blue tee markers at The Course at Yale which equates to a 6,073-yard par 71 course.
- First-years Elizabeth Wang and Anina Ku lead Harvard with a combined 26 birdies over two tournaments (Dartmouth, Sept. 15-16 and Princeton, Sept. 29-30).
- Wang, who carded a three-under score of 69 at the Dartmouth Invitational, climbed one spot to No. 84 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
- Sophomore Jessica Luo has the lone eagle on the season for the Crimson on the par five second hole at the Dartmouth Invitational.
At The Helm
Kevin Rhoads enters his 14th season as Harvard's women's golf head coach. Under his leadership, the Crimson has won a combined 41 tournaments, and has registered its nine lowest scoring averages in program history. Additionally, the 23 lowest team scores have all come during the last eight years alone.
What's Next
Harvard closes out the fall season with the two-day Stanford Invitational on Oct. 19-21.


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From an article by Larry Sandler in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Watertown - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Gov. Jim Doyle on Thursday portrayed a planned Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed rail line as an unstoppable train that Republican gubernatorial candidates can't derail.
"High-speed rail is coming to Wisconsin," LaHood said. "There's no stopping it.
LaHood was in Watertown to sign an agreement to release $46.7 million of the $810 million in federal stimulus money that Wisconsin is receiving to build the 110-mph line.
That's the second installment, after a previous $5.7 million payment.
Republican gubernatorial candidates Scott Walker and Mark Neumann have threatened to shut down construction on the line if they're elected, saying they don't want taxpayers burdened by operating costs. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the leading Democrat in the governor's race, backs high-speed rail.
But LaHood, a former Republican congressman now serving in a Democratic administration, brushed those concerns aside, saying high-speed rail is a national program that will survive changes in political leadership.
In a statement, Walker vowed to stop construction of the train if is elected governor.


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Sara, Wrangler of Links
Greetings fellow DIY Planner junkies! Many of you have encountered me in the hallowed halls of our forums. You may even have noted my abnormal love of links. Doug and Innowen sure noticed and have graciously crowned me "Link Wrangler" (or "Link Liaison, if I may be so bold) for DIYPlanner.com. This "position" has been created to organize relevant links for everyone's use. I'm sure you are aware of how tedious it can be to find "that one site" in a pinch. Hopefully, I will be able to ease some of that frustration.
It is with great pleasure that I present my first "SPOTLINK," or featured website.
Del.icio.us is described as "social bookmarking." It employs tagging which Innowen has covered in her articles the past two weeks here. (The site defines a tag as "simply a word you use to describe a bookmark.") You may question your need of an on-line bookmarking tool, after all every browser has a way of adding a bookmark or favorite. Del.icio.us is unique and well worth your time to explore and I highly recommend you check it out.
The first and most obvious benefit of using Del.icio.us is Internet access to all your bookmarks. The reality is many of us utilize more than one computer during our normal routine. You no longer have to struggle to recall that uber website's URL when away from your saved bookmarks. Del.icio.us allows you to have access to ALL your links from any computer. Perhaps you only use one computer and fail to see the benefit so far. Imagine the worst case catastrophe: your computer crashes! All of your cherished URLs are gone. This can get extremely frustrating. Time is now wasted RE-bookmarking sites. With Del.icio.us, you don't have to worry about this anymore. Any tool that can alleviate future headaches gets kudos from me.
Simply having an on-line record of all your bookmarks may not be enough to entice you to visit or sign up for this site. Much to my delight, Del.icio.us has features that go well beyond just keeping your lucky links. Every member can add descriptions, notes, and tags to their chosen URLs. These tags create a new way to search for relevant websites and remind you about why you saved the link in the first place. I find "traditional" search engines to be plagued with irrelevant and unrelated sites. It takes time to sort through all these to find the useful sites we should be spending our time perusing. Once users finish filling out the information and save the link, other users visiting Del.icio.us can then search the plethora of URLs for a tag of their choice.
Not convinced to become a member yet? Inhabiting your browser's "Bookmarks" or "Favorites," is a cumbersome and unruly list of websites that are seemingly unrelated to the next in line. Now imagine giving them one word tags (ie. GTD, productivity, organization, art, gardening, etc). Instantly your URLs have been categorized and defined, each proudly wearing its own description like a badge of honor. Browsers only allow you to group URLs into folders. This is very restrictive and hardly allows for overlaps. Del.icio.us provides us with a more natural solution~ tags. Your personal bookmarks, boasting the notes and tags that you assign, can be grouped in categories with the option "Bundle Tags." Simply indicate which tags are included in that bundle. Ta Da! Instant solution to the overlap quandary. URLs can be members of more than one bundle in one neat and organized system. Navigating your bookmarks is now easier, more efficient, and personalized.
Del.icio.us also has an attractive community aspect. When starting out, creating tags may be a daunting task. Luckily, each time you submit a bookmark, lists of "popular" and "recommended" tags are provided. Accessing other members' lists gives you a feel of what is possible for your own. The "Network" feature is also very helpful. You can build up a network of connections to other members of Del.icio.us, granting you full access to their saved URLs. This provides you with an effortless way of sharing your links with other Del.icio.us users and vice versa. Which brings me to another point I need to make.
I need your help buckaroos. As a member of the DIY Planner community for just over 5 weeks, I have been astounded by the amount of care and fellowship that exists. We are united in a love of paper and productivity. We strive to help ourselves and others achieve a level of peace in our daily routines. I've seen a lot of links appear on this site. Unfortunately, they lack the organization that befits our wonderful community. That's why we (Doug, Innowen, and I) have come up with my wrangling-role and a way to corral our links together.
We would like to start using Del.icio.us to pool everyone's links regarding productivity, journal writing, creativity, time management, etc. There is so much out there and we feel it is important that the WHOLE community get involved. Therefore, we ask that if you want to share your links with us, for possible posting in our Links area, you create your own Del.icio.us account. Then simply start tagging the appropriate links with the term "diyplanner." This way I can monitor it via this PAGE and can use these URLs to populate our collection of links. Eventually these links will go into a new area just for your perusal.
Once you have an account, feel free to look me up! My user name is SaraPie and you can add me to your network by clicking on the Add to Network from this page: http://del.icio.us/SaraPie. This way, you can see all the links I have wrangled and maybe share a few new ones with me as well. I hope to see many familiar faces (or 'handles') over in Del.icio.us land.
Let the tagging fun begin!
Welcome Wrangler!
Yep, I for one had noticed your "abnormal love of links." ;o) Personally, I just love finding new, helpful websites. After Innowen's recent articles, I set up a del.icio.us account and--wow--I wonder what I've been doing all this time without it! Really helpful, especially since I often use computers away from home (and the home one is shared with the family).
Sara, I'm looking foward to what-all sites and articles you'll be bringing us in the future. Glad you're here!
Thank you and I hope to "SpotLink" some hidden gems too :D
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The Flock browser natively supports del.icio.us. You can bookmark as your browse and it's automatically synced with your account. I have bookmarks on three machines (2 Windows and 1 Mac) synced. It's great!
I've never heard of Flock... I will have to do some investigating. :) Thank you~!
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I have used both del.icio.us
I have used both del.icio.us and Blinklist, and ended up using Blinklist. It may be worth noting that Blinklist now has Blinklist Spaces, a facility for groups, communities etc to organise their links collectively.
Worth a look perhaps? Just my tuppence worth.
ooo interesting
I'll have to check out Blinklist... sounds very interesting and convenient :D Thanks~!
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Clipmarks and Foxmarks Bookmark Synchronizer
I haven't gotten into del.ici.ous yet - don't know why, really. I have fun with Clipmarks, sharing interesting - mostly amusing - links with others and browsing through outrageous things they find. I seldom use it for private items.
To keep my bookmarks intact across computers (actually across systems - Windows XP and Kubuntu Linux - on my one computer) I use the Foxmarks Bookmark Synchronizer extension to Firefox. One of the 6 essential extensions I load with each reinstall of Firefox. (I'm a hopeless system tweaker, and it seems every time I play with a new Linux distro I have to reconfigure Firefox. There are ways of getting around that, but I haven't bothered using them. I keep assuming this distro will be the last I'll try. I'm sure Kubuntu is, but wait a month or two...)
Coming Out Swinging!
Great first post, Sara.
You're in my network and I look forward to your recommendations!
Thank you kindly :D
I'm looking forward to writing more 'spotlinks'...
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oooOOooo fancy feature
So I live and learn...
I discovered today that Del.icio.us will not allow you to re-tag the same website. Now that sounds like common sense but I never utilized it before...
:) I think I'm an internet addict... I fear the day my DSL goes down...
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Looks like an awesome site! I'll make sure to sign up at some point. :)
...Ok, I think this site can read my mind. It just came up with 33 Reasons Librarians are Still Extremely Important. I'm planning on being a librarian after College.
Sara, this is a real find! Having survived a crash and 'rebookmarking' my favorites-the idea that I can always find them on the web.....well, its just delicious!
Thanks :o) for looking out for all of us,
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Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will change his uniform number to No. 3 to promote his 3 points Darfur initiative, with an announcement expected early this week.
McGrady put in the paper work for the uniform change midway through last season and had received league approval. He was making the switch to his high school number to bring attention to his "Darfur Dream Team" campaign and 3 points documentary.
Newly acquired Trevor Ariza will wear No. 1, but could not show the uniform at the press conference last week while details of McGradys uniform change were completed.
The "Darfur Dream Team" enlists athletes to help raise funds for schools in Chad for Darfur refugees in a sister school program with schools in the United States. The documentary 3 Points follows McGrady on his trip to Sudan and Chad in the summer of 2007.


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Today Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve announced that they would keep the fed funds interest rate near zero as long as the unemployment rate remained above 6.5%. Why pick that number? They did not say for sure in their press release, but I can take an educated guess. Over the last 40 years, the unemployment rate has averaged exactly 6.5% in the United States. So Bernanke and Co. are going to keep rates ultra-low as long as unemployment is above-average.
I would also point out that the 6.5% level as the long-term average is important to keep in mind as we envision what a "normal" U.S. economy looks like. Some people may mistakenly think that 4-5% is typical or common just because we got down to those levels during the dot-com and housing bubbles. That is definitely not the case. A normalized economy is 3% GDP growth (vs 2.7% last quarter) and UE at 6.5% (vs 7.7% last month). So while we are not quite at a normalized level of economic growth and employment right now, we are not as far away as many (especially in the political arena) would have you believe. Perhaps that explains why corporate profits are slated to reach a record high this year, surpassing the prior record attained just last year.


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Make-up retailer Sephora has developed a mirror that can put on make-up through augmented reality, so that customers can try make-up without having to put it on.
Save time and costs
A camera and ModiFace technology will help the mirror, which is actually a large monitor, scan the customer's face and after that, the customer can use eye shadow for example. Changing colour is done in an instant, without having to remove the previous layer of make-up and that should help save a lot of time according to Sephora.
The technology will also help Sephora as it limits the chance that a customer is dissatisfied with a purchase and its use also lowers costs as it will no longer have to supply make-up removal products or test material as everything is done virtually.
Expand if successful
Currently, the technology is only present in Sephora's Milan store, with eye shadow as its only feature, but if it is deemed successful, the company wants to expand it to other stores. Other types of make-up are also a possibility, but only if the pilot is successful.


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Looking for the best and reliable tour and travel Bandung company? How do you know is a travel company is a reliable one? There is one easy aspect you can check to know if the company is a good one or not. If the company uses company name instead of personal or individual name as the beneficiary or the account holder of a bank account, then you can be sure that this one is a fully licensed, professional tour and travel company.
It is because all banks in Indonesia only allow us to open bank account by using company name only if we can present complete legal documents to the bank. So if other travel companies still use individual or personal name as the holder of their bank account, you can be sure that they are not licensed one.
Another way is to check on Google itself. If it ranks quite high on the search engine, then it is because many people have opted for them previously and used their service.
Most tour and travel companies in Bandung need legal document to operate their business and so to prove it is just by asking if their bank's account holder is under company name or individual name. Also it would be best to pay the deposit via direct bank transfer instead of Western Union as you can only check the name of the account holder by checking their bank account.
Another question that might pop up when you are considering of whether to use a travel agency in your home country (Malaysia or Singapore) or to use a travel company that resides in Bandung. There would be a huge difference of cost if you use the travel company in your home country compared to that in Bandung. It is because as the living cost and salary are much lower here in Bandung than that in Malaysia and Singapore, so the overall tour cost would also be lower if you use the tour and travel company that resides in Bandung. So this would be another advantage of choosing the tour company that is based in Bandung.
All travel companies will ask you to pay a deposit first to secure your tour bookings. However if you are still very doubtful if you can trust a travel company which is not based in your home country, then you'd better choose the travel company which is based in your home country (despite the fact that the tour cost would be much higher than that which is based in Bandung).
Going overseas for holiday is quite fun especially for those who have very hectic lifestyle. However if you have very tight budget for your holiday, then it is very recommended that you choose a tour and travel Bandung company which can assist you plan your trip to Bandung in a very economical way.
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HutchCC Sports Information
PRATT – Six different players scored goals and the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team tied a team record with its sixth-straight shutout in a 6-0 Jayhawk West victory over Pratt on Wednesday.
The 2017 Blue Dragons match the 2009 and 2012 Hutchinson teams with six-consecutive shutouts. The streak of 540 consecutive scoreless minutes is the third longest in program history.
The No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons improve to 6-0 overall and 2-0 (6 points) in the Jayhawk West. Hutchinson has now outscored its six opponents 26-0. Pratt falls to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the Jayhawk West.
The Blue Dragons dominated possession and out-shot Pratt 36-2, going 15-1 in shots on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Clara Bergmuller made one save in her third shutout of the season. The Blue Dragons had 11 corner kicks to Pratt's 1.
Freshman Taylor Godlove scored her first goal of the season to get the Blue Dragons on the board just 2 minutes, 32 seconds into the match. It was an unassisted goal.
Hutch tallied twice more in the first half. Sophomore Emilee Krehbiel scored her first of the season from a Kaitlyn Sabala assist in the 16th minute for a 2-0 lead. With less than 4 minutes to play in the opening half, Avery McCarter took a pass from Hailey Burke and scored her second of the season for a 3-0 lead.
The Blue Dragons exploded in the first eight minutes of the second have with three goals.
Sophomore Sheena Nichol scored just 1:12 into the half from a Brailey Moeder assist. Sabala scored her first of the season on an unassisted effort 2 minutes, 25 seconds later. Moeder then finished off the scoring with her team-high sixth goal of the season from a Mikayla Vega assist at the 53:10 mark.
The Blue Dragons travel to Northwest Tech to play a 2 p.m. match on Saturday in Goodland.
MATCH NOTES – The Blue Dragons are now 9-0 all-time against Pratt with an overall score of 90-0. … Brailey Moeder has scored at least one point in every match this season. She is the only Blue Dragon to do so. … Hutch now has 183 all-time shutouts. … The Dragons have won 13 consecutive conference matches dating back to 2015.