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Dogs take each moment at a time and enjoy it; they don't hold grudges; they are everyone's best friend. Dogs savor the simple things in life--a walk in the neighborhood, a pat on the head, a quiet moment in nature. Humans should take a lesson from this and take the time to enjoy the simple things that make up our every day.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
A time to plant...
Today was all about landscaping. My sister has a green thumb. She loves plants and has great ideas when it comes to landscaping. I gave her a budget and told her some of my thoughts and let her have at it. She brought everything we needed to get started. I would not have thought about all the soil additives and stuff she brought with her. Of course, she brought some great help with her, the kids, her husband and the dog, Anna.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Dear Lord, Remember Me
a sinner weak and vile
Full of impiety,
and fraught with sin and guile
I cannot hope but in Thy blood
Remember me, O Lord, for good
Unable to depend
on nature-strength and power
Jesus, my soul befriend,
teach me to trust Thee more
Save me from sin and all its smart
O save me from my treacherous heart
Upon Thy oath I rest
my feeble soul secure
By sin I am oppressed,
but Thy salvation's sure
Though like a bottle in the smoke
I know Thy vessels can't be broke
'Tis true, dear Lord,
I am a sinner vile indeed!
Yet hoping in the Lamb,
Who deigned for such to bleed
And while the Spirit seals my heart
My soul believes we ne'er shall part
Christ ever will defend
the people of His choice
He loves them without end,
and in them does rejoice
For them He shed His precious blood
And will present them all to God
Words by John Stevens (1776-1847)
Thursday, May 25, 2006
House Update
A bit of painting with some help from my sister.
While the painting is happening in the house, Hubby is busy working outside.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Count Your Blessings
When you are discouraged Thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings Name them one by one,
And it will surprise you What the Lord hath done.
Count your blessings Name them one by one.
Count your blessings See what God hath done.
Count your blessings Name them one by one.
Count your many blessings See what God hath done.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care,
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear.
Count your many blessings every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing As the days go by.
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised You His wealth untold.
Count your many blessings Money cannot buy,
Your reward in heaven Nor your home on high.
So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged God is over all.
Count your many blessings Angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
Words by Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922
This hymn certainly ranks as one of the most familiar numbers in our hymnals. It is one of the songs that many of us first sang with gusto during our early Sunday School days, yet one that we still enjoy singing in our gospel type of services. Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr., was one of the important and prolific gospel song writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was born near Medford, New Jersey, on April 21, 1856. As a child he became acquainted with the hymns of the church through the singing talents of his father. At the age of nineteen Oatman joined the Methodist Church and several years later was granted a license to preach in local Methodist congregations. Though he wrote over 5,000 hymn texts, Oatman was busily engaged throughout his life in a mercantile business and later as an administrator for a large insurance company in New Jersey. Other gospel favorites by Johnson Oatman include "Higher Ground", and "No, Not One!"
"Count Your Blessings" is generally considered to be Oatman's finest hymn. It first appeared in Songs for Young People, compiled and published by Edwin O. Excell in 1897. It has been sung all over the world. One writer has stated, "Like a beam of sunlight it has brightened up the dark places of the earth." Perhaps no American was ever received with such enthusiasm in Great Britian as this hymn. The London Daily, in giving an account of a meeting presided over by Gypsy Smith, reported, "Mr. Smith announced the hymn 'Count Your Blessings.' Said he, 'In South London the men sing it, the boys whistle it, and the women rock their babies to sleep on this hymn.'" During the great revival in Wales it was one of the hymns sung at every service along with such Welsh favorites as "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" and "O That Will be Glory". The composer of the music, E. O. Excell, is a well-known name in early gospel hymnody. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, on December 13, 1851. At the age of twenty he became a singing teacher, traveling around the country establishing singing schools. For twenty years he was associated with Sam Jones, a well-known Southern revivalist. Excell was recognized as one of the finest song leaders of his day. In addition to writing and composing more than 2,000 gospel songs as well as publishing about fifty songbooks, he administered a successful music publishing business in Chicago. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1921, he was suddenly stricken at the age of seventy and taken home to join the immortal heavenly chorus.
Hat Tip: Dr. Chadwick's Hymn Backgrounds
Friday, May 19, 2006
Sucker for Quizzes
Your Eyes Should Be Brown
Your eyes reflect: Depth and wisdom
What's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heart
You Are Jan Brady
Brainy and a little introverted, you tend to think life is a lot worse than it actually is.
And while you may think you're a little goofy looking, most people consider you to be a major babe.
You Are 44% Abnormal
You are at medium risk for being a psychopath. It is somewhat likely that you have no soul.
You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat likely that you are a chaotic mess.
You are at medium risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is somewhat likely that you are in love with your own reflection.
You are at medium risk for having a social phobia. It is somewhat likely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement.
You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.
You Are Lemon Meringue Pie
You're the perfect combo of sassy and sweet
Those who like you have well refined tastes
You Are Likely a First Born
At your darkest moments, you feel guilty.
At work and school, you do best when you're researching.
When you love someone, you tend to agree with them often.
In friendship, you are considerate and compromising.
Your ideal careers are: business, research, counseling, promotion, and speaking.
You will leave your mark on the world with discoveries, new information, and teaching people to dream.
Your Blogging Type is Confident and Insightful
You've got a ton of brain power, and you leverage it into brilliant blog.
Both creative and logical, you come up with amazing ideas and insights.
A total perfectionist, you find yourself revising and rewriting posts a lot of the time.
You blog for yourself - and you don't care how popular (or unpopular) your blog is!
Your Five Factor Personality Profile
You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."
You have medium conscientiousness.
You're generally good at balancing work and play.
When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.
But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.
You have high agreeableness.
You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly.
Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone.
You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.
You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is medium.
You are generally broad minded when it come to new things.
But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it.
You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue.
HELP! I've started doing quizzes and I can't stop!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The little girl grew up...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Just a bit busy...
A hitting lesson for one of the kids Hubby is coaching.
Some pictures of a walk in the arboretum. I love the new growth on the evergreens each Spring. It is so soft and bright. The last picture is of a Birch Bark Cherry Tree. I thought it was gorgeous.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
My Mother
The Example
Each morning in prayer,
My mother spoke with God
Asking I would escape the devil's lair
And travel the path He, Himself had trod.
Each morning in prayer,
She knelt beside her bed
Not asking for material things
Seeking the wisdom of God instead.
Each morning in prayer,
I now kneel beside my bed
Following her faithful example,
Seeking the strength to be led.
Teaching me how to smile,
Showing me how to walk the extra mile,
Giving me love all the while,
My mother prayed for me.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
On to the next step...
Monday, May 08, 2006
In the Front Yard
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Anywhere With Jesus
Anywhere He leads me in this world below;
Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade;
Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid.
Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know;
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.
Anywhere with Jesus I need fear no ill,
Tho' temptations gather round my pathway still;
He Himself was tempted that He might help me;
Anywhere with Jesus I may victor be.
Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone;
Other friends may fail me, He is still my own;
Tho' His hand may lead me over dreary ways,
Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.
Anywhere with Jesus over land and sea,
Telling souls in darkness of salvation free;
Ready as He summons me to go or stay,
Anywhere with Jesus when He points the way.
Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep,
When the dark'ning shadows round about me creep;
Knowing I shall waken, never more to roam,
Anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home.
Jessie H. Brown, an American woman from Cleveland, Ohio, wrote this hymn in 1886. Between 1910 and 1920 two other stanzas were added by Helen Cadbury Alexander, daughter of the famous Richard Cadbury, a Quaker philanthropist.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
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The first trailer for ARC Entertainment's Lullaby has officially been released! Let me tell you, this looks like it is going to be an amazing and emotional film.
Lullaby stars Garrett Hedlund, Richard Jenkins, Amy Adams, Jessica Brown Findlay, Anne Archer, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, and Jessica Barden. Here is an official synopsis (via Apple Movie Trailers):
"Estranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself off life support in forty-eight hours' time. During this intensely condensed period, a lifetime of drama plays out. Robert (Jenkins) fights a zero sum game to reclaim all that his illness stole from his family. A debate rages on patients' rights and what it truly means to be free. Jonathan reconciles with his father, reconnects with his mother (Archer), sister (Brown-Findlay), and his love (Adams) and reclaims his voice through two unlikely catalysts—a young, wise-beyond-her-years patient (Barden) and a no-nonsense nurse (Hudson). Through this intensely life-affirming prism, an unexpected and powerful journey of love, laughter, and forgiveness unfolds."
Does this look like a film you would be interested in seeing? What do you think of this first trailer? Lullaby will be available on iTunes and be released in theaters on June 13.
Sources: Apple Movie Trailers and YouTube

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Monty Kline Design provides Additions and Remodels services in Saint Joseph. Call them at 269-983-4100 for more details.


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Raffle Alert: Birding with Kenn Kaufman
Posted on March 9th, 2013 in Raffle
A raffle to benefit the organization Friends of Ryerson Woods offers a great prize: a morning of birding with Kenn Kaufman at Ryerson during the peak of spring migration on May 18th, 2013. Single raffle entries are $20; get three entries for $50. This is a great prize and I am definitely going to enter! Ryerson Woods is a great spot to find migrating warblers and if I win it will be a perfect excuse to visit my family in mid-May! Ryerson Woods is located in Riverwoods, Illinois, north of Chicago. Purchase your raffle tickets before 5PM on May 3rd; see the official Bird with Kenn Kaufman raffle page for details.


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Epworth Richmond
Level 5, Epworth Richmond
89 Bridge Road
Richmond, VIC 3121
OrthoSport Victoria is located on Level 5 of the Epworth Richmond hospital, within the Bridge Road building.
There is metered parking on Erin Street or Bridge Road. Alternatively there is undercover pay by the hour car parking in the Epworth hospital patient car park at 89 Bridge Road, Richmond.
OrthoSport Victoria, on Level 5 of the hospital, can only be accessed from the lifts in Bridge Road Tower. These are the lifts near Hudson's coffee shop on Level 1, and near hospital main reception on Level 2. No other lifts in the hospital go to OrthoSport Victoria.
OrthoSport Victoria can be conveniently accessed by Melbourne public transport. Tram routes 48 and 75 stop directly outside the hospital on Bridge Road.
West Richmond train station is a five-minute walk to the Erin Street hospital entrance. Richmond train station is a fifteen-minute, gentle uphill walk to the Bridge Road hospital entrance.
These are our main rooms. All surgeons at OrthoSport Victoria consult at this location. All correspondence should be sent to this address.


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With the cooler weather settling in for most of us, many people are wondering how they can avoid getting sick throughout the season. In this segment, Dr. Oz brings Dr. John La Puma on stage to share with us three immunity boosting foods to help you fight against germs.
Immunity Boosting Foods: Tahini
Tahini is a sesame seed paste, with the consistency of peanut butter.
To give it a try, Dr. Puma recommends making a dip for vegetables. Though a two tablespoon serving contains 180 calories, Dr. Puma says this recipe is so nutrient dense, it's worth it. It's healthier than ranch dips, and tastes great, too!
- 1 c Yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- Lemon Juice, to taste
- In a small bowl, mix ingredients until combined to an even consistency.
Immunity Boosting Foods: Black Pepper and Oregano
Even though black pepper is associated with sneezing, it can help keep them away. The piperine found in high concentrations in black peppercorns, is an anti-inflammatory which helps keep joint swelling down. This particular ingredient also helps to increase bioavailability of nutrients from other foods you eat.
When used fresh, oregano releases an oil that provides both antiviral and anti microbial benefits. Studies have shown this oil to be effective against 30 germs, including staph and e coli. It also helps to combat yeast infections. Try adding some fresh oregano to your pasta or pizza dishes to get these benefits.
To boost your immunity, add a couple of teaspoons of oregano and black pepper to your diet.
Immunity Boosting Foods: Pumpkin
Pumpkin is full of Vitamin A and zinc, two things that are useful for boosting your immune system. Dr. Puma shares a Pumpkin Soup and a pumpkin puree side dish recipe to help you experience all the benefits. Just a single cup of pumpkin per day can help you get all the vitamin A you need.
- 3 lb pumpkin
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, roasted
- Preheat the over to 400˚ F.
- Cut the pumpkin in half and roast it for 45 minutes.
- Scoop out the seeds and set them aside.
- Put the pumpkin into a blender along with the roasted garlic, onion and chicken stock. Mix to your desired consistency.
Dr. Oz's Pumpkin Puree Side Dish
Looking for a way to get variety in your dinner? Swap mashed sweet potatoes for pumpkin puree!
- 1 can 100% pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp cholesterol-lowering spread
- Pinch of stevia
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave for about a minute. Let cool and serve.


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How to use an Ebuyer promo code online
Applying an Ebuyer discount code couldn't be simpler. Just browse the website and choose the items you love. When you are done with your shopping, proceed to the checkout where you will get an option to add a promo code.
Simply enter the Ebuyer code in this box and instantly see how much money you have saved on with this Ebuyer voucher. Happy shopping!


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Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Fudge
Ingredients –
Once combined into a 'dough' simple add in the chocolate chips.
Add dough to muffin tins or into one large rimmed pan for 'fudge'.
Freeze for a few hours to over night and enjoy!
Keep them in the freezer for best results. You may want to let them 'un-harden' for a few minutes before consuming.
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Death haunts us but Life also continuously calls us to observe and celebrate the mystery of our mostly-conscious existence. I celebrate some of that by drawing pictures of what I can see and have experienced. Lately, I've been drawing with ink with a variety of brushes.
Klaus von Mirbach reminded me of "The Mustard Seed Manual" the other day and I'm almost sorry I looked at it again after so many years. The Mustard Seed Manual or Chieh Tzu Yuan Hua Chuan, 芥子園畫傳 "Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden" (facsimile) is an illustrated text of some of the methods and attributes of Chinese painting. It was compiled and printed in the late 1600's.
My use of it is superficial at best. If you like Asian painting and calligraphy or you are an artist, I recommend that you check it out. However, even a cursory viewing will affect how you paint. What happens next is your own story.
Education of any type is like a rock thrown into a river, it makes a big splash but soon the current incorporates the disturbance into its larger identity. Our job is to appreciate and nurture that identity. Making Art helps with me do this job. You could call it one's life work.


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Portreath is a North coast village nestled in a valley between imposing cliffs. It's fine sandy beach makes it an ideal place to holiday and its harbour is an indicator of its impressive history.
Ideal for bathing and for watersports because of its often sheltered situation, the beach has lifeguard cover throughout the year.(Please check details of times when you visit).
Portreath's history is primarily from the 18th century when it was an important port for the shipping of copper ore from the mines of the Camborne - Redruth area. In its heyday in the 19th century, over 100,000 tons of copper ore passed through Portreath bound for destinations around the world. Until the mid 1700s, the ore was loaded onto ships from the beach and it was only after the building of the quay by Francis Basset that the port had the luxury of being able to load the ships in a safer fashion.
A tramroad was opened in 1812 to carry the ore from mines in the Poldice area of St Day. The terminus of the Portreath Tramroad opened in 1819 at Crofthandy and provided the storage point for coal brought from Portreath harbour, bound for the mines and the precious cargo of copper ore while it waited to be transported to Portreath. The tramroad of 7 miles was used for around 50 years.
Portreath is also known as Bassetts Cove due to its association with the famous mining family who resided at nearby Tehidy.
In January 2016, after a powerful storm, the remains of a petrified forest, were uncovered on the beach. The tree stumps emerge every few years and are believed to be between 4,000 and 6,000 years old.
It is thought that the forest was growing during the Neolithic period but it became submerged when sea levels rose around the Cornish coast.
Today, the village welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the natural environment, whether beach goers, watersports enthusiasts or cyclists and walkers who wish to follow the historical Coast to Coast Trail which joins the villages of Portreath on the North coast with Devoran on the South or the Portreath Branchline Trail which connects Portreath with the former busy centre of inland mines between Redruth and Camborne.
Details of the trail are available in a free leaflet published by Cornwall County Council, The Mineral Tramways Trails (Part of The Cornish Way series of leaflets) available in Tourist Information Centres. You can also download a Map of the Mineral Tramways Trails
Coastal footpaths towards Porthtowan or in the direction of Gwithian also offer splendid walking with magnificent views. Flowers carpet the cliffs during Spring and Summer with Spring Squill, Thrift, Dog Violet and Birds Foot Trefoil providing a colourful and fragrant display.
There are several circular walks all starting from the Square varying from 1.5 miles in length to 7 miles. These include Illogan Woods (3 miles) and Lighthouse Hill (1.5 miles) We recommend the OS Explorer map 104 available from local bookshops or click here to buy online.
General Information
The village has excellent local facilities including a range of accommodation and a number of shops.
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Located on the North Coast of Cornwall.
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UPDATE: The review originally appeared on Amazon.com but was removed by Amazon.com
Troy Davis writes:
My Amazon review of Dinesh D'Souza's latest book The Big Lie: Exposing the Nazi Roots of the American Left is very popular; in fact, for a while Amazon listed it as the top negative review. The review includes a lot of information I previously wrote about D'Souza's publisher Regnery. Also, here is my review of D'Souza's film Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party.


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Often the choice of where you'll die depends on what you want, what help you have from family and friends, what services are available in the area you live and your medical condition. Most people prefer to die at home, as long as they know they will have good quality care.
Wherever you're cared for, the most important thing is that your symptoms are well controlled and you get the care you need. This can happen in a variety of places. Even if you choose not to die at home, you can still be surrounded by people and things that are important to you.


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Tulong Bulakenyo team gives aid to Yolanda victims in Samar
By: PPAO
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
TULONG BULAKENYO TEAM. Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado briefs the Bulacan contingent who will perform medical mission, bring relief goods and help in the clearing operation to highly devastated places in Samar. Consisted of 25 doctors from the 22 municipalities and cities, 28 public health nurses, eight PNPs, seven rescue staffs, and five employees from the Provincial Government of Bulacan together with Provincial Administrator Jim Valerio, the team left the City of Malolos, Saturday afternoon.
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CITY OF MALOLOS— Bulacan contingent left the province last Saturday at 5:30 in the afternoon to perform medical mission, bring relief goods and help in the clearing operation to highly devastated places in Samar.
The contingent consists of 25 doctors from the 22 municipalities and cities, 28 public health nurses, eight PNPs, seven rescue staffs, and six employees from the Provincial Government of Bulacan.
"Our team travelled 20 hours from Bulacan to Matnog, Sorsogon then from there, sumakay sila ng roro at nagbiyahe ng 8-10 oras papuntang Borongan, Samar. As of today they are already rendering services to the victims of Yolanda, 'yun kasi ang mahalaga, 'yung iisang boses lamang tayo na kikilos at tutulong," Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado said.
According to the Provincial Public Health Office, the contingent rode in the two buses from German Espiritu Liners and has a convoy of four ambulances from Pandi, Guiguinto, Plaridel and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, four trucks loaded with 30,000 packs of relief goods and medicines amounting to almost P2 million and a gas tanker for mobilization and actual operation.
"Ito ang kailangan nila ngayon, pagkain at gamot kaya kahit sa ganitong paraan sana mapadama natin sa kanila na may karamay sila. Marami nang tumutulong, maraming nagbibigay pero marami pa rin ang nangangailangan kaya patuloy tayong gagawa ng paraan para maibsan 'yung hirap at sakit na nararanasan nila," Alvarado said.
Based on the records of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, financial donations as of today has already amounted to P2,647,017.50; P2,064,017.50 are in cash and the remaining P583,000.00 are in check.
The contingent is expected to render their service for a week and is expected to be back in Bulacan by Monday. ###
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- For Lease
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Available mid 2018 is 1,130m² office space in the historic industrial sheds, providing high stud fitted character space over two levels with own entrance. This extremely unique space would suit a company looking to stamp their brand alongside creative and talented hospitality groups including Bauer Media, Y&R, Optimus, Best Ugly Bagels, The Botanist, Food Truck Garage, Odette's Eatery, and Brothers Beer.
City Works Depot started life as Auckland Council Workshops, and has survived many reincarnations. The building restoration centered on retaining the original raw materials of this historic industrial space, steel, concrete, glass and robust timbers. This resulted in contemporary industrial spaces with a stunning sense of scale and raw authenticity.
To arrange a viewing please call Matt 021 801 844 or Sam 021 885 474.
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I'm kind of having fun with this! Here is the latest Orval and Lily 150-word adventure:
This is not my fault. I tell Orval so. His skin goes as violet as the sky, and he hollers in my face.
"You—you have no right to say that! You, who used your power to manipulate everyone!"
His words are a hot iron poker, branding my heart with shame.
"I gave all I had to save my people," I say, pleading for understanding. "I gave up the throne."
He shakes his head. "Ion, and Sindi. All the Night Ones, all the humans, even Egon. Even me. You deceived us all."
"I tried to save you," I whisper. "In the end, I let you merge with Death—I let you change our world."
"You let me," he says through gritted teeth, "But the damage was already done. You called the Dracoisi to our world the first time you linked your mind to ours."


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Zebra Nail Tips
Are you are fanatics in using artificial nail art? You can try the artificial Zebra Nail Tips below. Artificial nail art are a fake finger nail which has been decorated and colorful. Different with the acrylic nail polish which applied into the nail pigment directly, the artificial art has health advantages such as prevent people biting their own nails, protect the broken nail, and use for people who are unable to grow their nail become long and strong. For the problem, people can use nail techniques such as nail tipping, wrapping, sculptured, and artificial nails since the acrylic nails types make the fingers nail become thin and cute off easily.
Zebra Nail Tips is one of decorated and designs of artificial arts. The design is decorated as the Zebra lines horses and the nails are colored in many colorful kinds. The colors are variety from pink, blue, grey, and many more. The nail stripped with the zebra lines horses. The zebra line designed in many ways, it can be drawing in top, below, middle, or in a side of the nail not only at the full line of the nails.
The Zebra Nail Tips also has many different stickers applied in the nail art. It wraps the decoration nail with other designs. The other designs also compose the glitter added to the artificial nail arts to make the nail more looks like glamorous and stylish. And the most important things that the artificial nail art is secure for your health as long as you use it as the direction use.


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MUMBAI: With 34 Certificate Courses already under its belt, NAREDCO organized the 35th Course, jointly once again with its technical partner HSMI, from 25th February to 14th March 2014 at HSMI, New Delhi. The course was flagged off by Brig (Retd) R R Singh, director general, NAREDCO in the presence of A N Krishnamurthy, executive director (Trg), HSMI at the Inaugural Session on 25th February. It was coordinated by Shri S C Rastogi, Dy DG, NAREDCO and Atul Shrivastav and Jeevan Sahota, both Fellows, HSMI.
Appreciating the dire need for formally trained manpower to market the product of real estate developers, NAREDCO had taken the initiative to equip the marketing staff of developers and others interested in property brokerage as a profession with necessary knowledge through class room instructions as long back as 2000. While Human Settlement Management Institute (HSMI) of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) has been associated as the technical partner since initial stages, the course kept gaining momentum and secured formal recognition by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi starting with the course organized in April 2005. With GGSIPU recognition and growing interest of participants, the Certificate Course on Real Estate Management has emerged as flagship activity of NAREDCO. It is particularly useful for real estate agents, sales persons and direct sale & home loan agents associated with housing finance institutions and banks, and for those who are keen to earn their living by these professions.
The 40 hour Course was conducted, as in the past, in the afternoons only (Tuesdays – Fridays), giving opportunity to the participants to attend to their office work alongside over the long duration. Twenty eight participants completed this course successfully. These included MBAs, engineering graduates, company secretaries, and so on. The lecture subjects included:
Regulations and ethics, PPP, Applications of IT, Master Plan of Delhi 2021, Legal aspects, Vaastu, Valuation, Real estate marketing, Housing finance, Tax planning, etc.
The course instructions culminated with a Group Exercise and a presentation by Association of Certified Realtors of India (ACRI). The faculty was drawn from NAREDCO, HUDCO and developers (DLF, Parsvnath and Assotech New Delhi), besides other experienced subject experts. The participants exhibited immense interest in the discussions to enrich their knowledge horizon keeping in view the profession they were going to pursue after securing the Certificate.
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Samuel Menashe
Water falls
Apart in air
Hangs like hair
Light installs
Itself in strands
Of water falling
The cliff stands
Such a small but intensely beautiful poem. The lines themselves echo the image so perfectly, first the falling of the water, then the liquid curtain suspended in the air for an instant, then the falling water again. And finally, the immutable fact of the cliff bringing the poem up short. About as deft a description of a waterfall as I can imagine. And the only one I know that you could actually read in the time it takes for water to reach from the top of a waterfall to the bottom.
P.S. My thanks to the Cheshire Cat, who first introduced me to Menashe.
Some more Menashe poems here
See also David Orr's piece in the New York Times discussing Menashe's being awarded the Library of America's 'Neglected Masters Award' (finally, a prize I can shoot for!).


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There are schools offering RN programs in South Carolina!
Schools Offering Nursing Programs in South Carolina
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Each year, roughly 3.2% of South Carolina students graduate with degrees in nursing. That means an estimated 3,186 registered nurses graduate from South Carolina's 29 RN schools each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in South Carolina with a RN program is Clemson University, which is located in Clemson. In 2010, it was ranked 22nd nationwide. In 2010, Clemson University graduated 141 students from its RN program. The tuition rate at Clemson University was $11,908 per year.
The second-ranked school in South Carolina with a RN program is Lander University, which is located in Greenwood. In 2010, it was ranked 45th nationwide. In 2010, Lander University graduated 51 students from its RN program. Lander University charged in-state students $9,154 in tuition fees per year.
University of South Carolina-Upstate, which is located in Spartanburg, is the third-ranked school in South Carolina that has a RN program. It received a ranking of 46th in the country in 2010. In 2010, University of South Carolina-Upstate graduated 263 students from its RN programs. Students at University of South Carolina-Upstate paid $9,242 per year in tuition fees.
If you choose to attend a South Carolina RN school, average tuition will be $7,201 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $3,342 per year to $22,518 per year. In 2010, the following South Carolina RN schools had the highest tuition rates:
- Newberry College - located in Newberry, students are charged $22,518 per year
- Charleston Southern University - located in Charleston, students are charged $19,854 per year
- South University-Columbia - located in Columbia, students are charged $15,285 per year
The lowest tuition rates at South Carolina RN schools were charged at the following schools:
- Northeastern Technical College - located in Cheraw, students are charged $3,342 per year
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College - located in Orangeburg, students are charged $3,349 per year
- Tri-County Technical College - located in Pendleton, students are charged $3,365 per year
A RN degree from a South Carolina school... what next?
The highest percentage of RN graduates in South Carolina pursue careers as a registered nurse. 40,520 registered nurses were working in South Carolina in 2010. In South Carolina, the largest numbers of registered nurses work in the following counties:
- Calhoun County - 8,700 registered nurses
- Berkeley County - 8,540 registered nurses
- Greenville County - 6,240 registered nurses
Projected Growth
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2018, an estimated 48,020 registered nurses will be working in South Carolina state. This would require the number of registered nurses to grow by 25%.
On average, a registered nurse earns a salary of $60,040 per year in South Carolina state. However, this number is only an average. registered nurses in South Carolina had varying salaries from $34,530 to $85,270 per year in 2010. A registered nurse in the following South Carolina counties makes the highest salaries on average:
- Berkeley County - $66,990 per year
- Allendale County - $63,260 per year
- Beaufort County - $61,070 per year
The following counties in South Carolina have the lowest average salaries for registered nurses:
- Horry County - $52,960 per year
- Spartanburg County - $54,840 per year
- Abbeville County - $55,430 per year
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The charts and graphs below have additional South Carolina statistics regarding a career in nursing. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as nurse assisting or forensic nursing.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing in South Carolina
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in South Carolina
- Certificate in Nursing in South Carolina
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To be able to enjoy the wind's calm embrace, and to bring you a brighter tomorrow
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Hello, and welcome to Fiction Friday where I share some of my writing. This week's post is a response to Mindlovemisery's Menagerie Tale Weaver No. 106. This week they are asking for a tale to be woven where touch is important.
1,801 words, 6-8 Minute Read
Chapter 1
His lips left tiny burning trails against my shoulders and neck as he pressed his body against mine, his hands tugging at the towel wrapped around me. I closed my eyes and reveled in his touch. Why was he doing this to me? Time and time again I'd dreamt about him, yet only recently had the dreams turned increasingly sexual.
His arm cupped my butt and he picked me up, carrying me to the bed and laying me down gently, softly, as if I were something valuable and precious to him. He pulled the towel away and threw it to the floor. His lips made a trail down my body while his hands rubbed my thighs. There I lay, bare, naked, completely exposed for his eyes to see and hands to caress.
I rocked my hips back and forth as his lips kissed my inner thigh. As the moan escaped my lips I looked down; his eyes locked on mine, a predatory look in his eyes that caused my whole body to shiver. He smiled and slid up my body, nipping and sucking my flesh as he went. I pulled the sheets and moaned louder. His lips, his hands, his everything set me on fire.
My mind flashed to the first time he'd touched me.We had just been sitting across from each other in the grass, talking and laughing. I had fallen over from laughing so hard and had hurt my hand. He'd reached out, taken it in his and kissed it, igniting a small fire that was now fully stoked and out of control. I wanted to stop him and calm the fire, gain some control back.
But dammit, it just felt too fucking good.
I awoke from my dream sweating, the blankets on the floor and my window open, and the curtains flowing in the breeze.
"Fuck," I muttered, closing the window and picking the blankets up. I was sick and tired of having these dreams. They left me horny, tired, aggravated, and sweaty.
"Very, very, sweaty indeed," I sighed, realizing that my sheets were completely soaked and my feet were even coated in sweat. The clock read: 4:27am. Might as well shower early, the sun would rise in about two hours and then it would be time to get to work.
As I got out of the shower Castor ran past me with no regard for knocking anyone down in his way. He wasn't usually up this early. My twin brother spent most of his time either in his room or out with his friends partying, more of the latter than the former. He never rushed anywhere unless it was to sneak out of the house. His rapid movements piqued my interest, so I walked to his room to see what was up.
"What's going on?" I asked him as he frantically moved around his room, shoving things in to a bag; his room was a mess. He didn't even turn around as he spoke to me.
"Father says that there was an intruder last night and he's putting together a team to investigate it. If I show him that I'm already packed and ready he'll put me on it."
I snickered, leaning my head against the door jam. "Castor, Father isn't gonna allow you on that team. You know he only experienced pack members are on that team, usually the same ones. Plus, with your track record he barely even lets you out of our territory anymore. Do you think really think you'll be picked?"
He turned around and snarled at me, throwing a piece of clothing in his hand at my head. Easily I caught it and tossed it back at him, hitting him in the chest.
"Fuck you," he growled, turning back around to finish packing.
I sighed, realizing that there was no convincing him that his motions were futile. "Castor, listen to me, alright? Even if you do go, you're packing all of the wrong stuff. I can hear Father moving around downstairs, preparing to go outside. Go in my room, take my bag, and jump out of the window to the yard."
My brother turned around and gave me a look that he'd never given me before. I arched an eyebrow, curious to see if any monumental words were going to be spoken. However, there were none. He smirked, kissed my brow, and ran down the hall.
I shook my head and followed him. Such an odd brother Castor was.
By the time I got downstairs and grabbed breakfast everyone was already outside. I took my time getting outside, knowing that they wouldn't start without me. After all, the pack leader, my father, took my opinion in to high consideration about things like this. Of course he had a Beta and an Omega that he looked to as well, but my abilities held me in a higher position than them.
Ever since I was born I had tried many ways to get rid of my abilities. To others, they were a gift, but to me they were a curse. To forever be needed and used by the pack because of my powers was the way I saw it. I was born in to this position, so I should be grateful and appreciate what the gods had bestowed on me.
Yeah, what a sack of bullshit that was. Zeus and his friends were just playing with us like we were chess pieces. They decided to make the game more interesting so they added someone like me in to the mix; a werewolf with magical powers.
Every pack member sat in the clearing facing my father as he sat on a tree stump. Next to my father were his Beta, Jacklyn and his Omega, Issac, who were married to each other. They'd been in those positions since I was born, which was a long time ago. Werewolves, especially with some sort of ability, lived longer than normal wolves, and werewolves lived way longer than any normal human.
"Finally," my father grumbled, radiating frustration. He eyes floated over to Caster and he closed them and shook his head, and continued.
"I called this meeting to inform you all that we had another intruder last night." The wolves murmured and whispered amongst themselves. It wasn't often that we had intruders. Occasionally humans wandered over here, but other wolves could scent that this territory was taken and either veered away or came and asked permission to be on our land. But over the last couple of months it had become a lot more frequent.
"Now do not panic, a team will be assembled to scout every inch of the area to see if they can pick up any familiar scents. But just so everyone knows…" I began to zone out, distracted. My mind focused on the dream I'd had and wondered why they kept plaguing me. For the past year they had come and gone, inconsistently, but they felt so very real, as if I would wake up and he would be there in the room or laying next to me.
I rubbed my arm where I could still feel his touch, but as usual whenever I replayed the dreams in my head his face was blurry and indistinguishable, which frustrated me even more. It wasn't enough that I had magical powers, I now had questionable mysterious dreams.
A lot of weird things had happened around and to me because of these powers, but nothing such as this, nothing quite so…intimate and personal.
"Rayan!" I turned my head to my father, standing at attention. Irritation covered his features; he must have called me more than once. From my peripheral I could see the other pack members eyeing me, walking away from the large empty space. It seemed as though the meeting had ended. Jacklyn and Issac were standing a bit aways, calling out names that were no doubt for the scouting party.
I walked forward. "Yes father." He motioned that I sit next to him. I did. He sighed deeply and rubbed his face, looking much older than he actually was and extremely tired.
"Talk to me Rayan, what is on your mind?" A rare question from him. Usually our conversations consisted of pack business.
I shrugged my shoulders. "Everything and nothing, father." I used my shoe to push dirt around. We had been so close before my powers had awoken and after that he'd just become distant and straightforward. Every time we interacted it felt a little bit awkward.
He looked over at the group of wolves still in the clearing. "I can always tell when something other than the usual drama is on your mind. You've been distracted a lot lately, quiet, reserved, which isn't like you. Not to mention I can't afford to have you like this, you're one of the most important members of this pack." He reached over and put his arm around my shoulders.
I wouldn't say it was a power, per-se, but my father could always tell if someone was lying, especially when he touched them. "You know, just ability stuff, girl stuff," I muttered awkwardly, which wasn't a lie. I knew the last part would make him back up a bit, which he did.
He rubbed my arm and nodded. We both looked up at the same time to see my mother exiting the house, dressed impeccably. She had bore a half dozen children and still didn't look over 35. My father smiled and patted my arm before getting up, his attention completely focused on her, to my relief.
In mid-stride he turned to me and said, "Keep me posted about that, 'stuff.'"
Issac called out my name and I rolled my eyes. I raised an eyebrow at my father like, "Am I really necessary?" His face turned stern and his head jerked in the direction of the gathered group. I got up and approached them. Castor, who had been standing close by, stormed angrily over to Jacklyn and Issac. Usually when my name was called it was to round out the group.
Jacklyn held her hand up before Castor got withing fifteen feet of her. "You're wild, inexperienced, and this isn't playtime, this is serious."
"Don't you think I know that?" He growled. Castor took a few moments and calmed his flaring temper before he continued. "I'm ready, please just give me a chance," he begged. Our parents were too wrapped up in each other to care about Castor's little fit. As far as our father was concerned, Issac and Jacklyn's word was his word on this matter.
"I'll look after him," I said, walking over to him and putting my arm around his shoulders like our father had just done me. "After all, what are siblings for?"


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"less than one hour from Memphis, TN"
Ghost River Canoe and Kayak
(30 miles east of Memphis)-
2 miles past Moscow
ph: (901) 485-1220
Please read before maiking your reservation:
The Wolf River is almost entirely a Class I river - with the exception of a few fast-moving portions. The Ghost Section is Class I.
This does not mean that the Ghost Section is easy for beginners without the accompaniment of an experienced paddler. The Ghost Section meanders nearly 8 miles with many sharp turns, obstacles (mostly fallen trees), and a maze canoe trail through a cypress-tupelo swamp bottom. It is highly recommended to have (or be accompanied by someone who has) intermediate to advanced experience paddling rivers before paddling the Ghost Section.
We do not want to scare you away - we just want to give a fair warning. It's not easy to judge one's experience level, fitness level, and/or tolerance of obstacles that the great outdoors could throw at you. If you have any concerns or doubts about paddling yourself or your group down the Ghost Section, please consider hiring one of our guides. The expedition through the Ghost Section is a unique and pleasurable experience for most of our renters.
Do not attempt if impaired by illness, drugs/alcohol, injury or if not in sufficient physical condition.
Maiking a reservation:
1. Choose a date and time for your expedition. We are open every weeked and will gladly open on weekdays if you plan to rent 5 or more boats and/or are interested in our guide service. Find out how many people will be joining you and most importantly: how many boats and what type (canoe, kayak, SUP) you will need so we can accommodate your group. Please remember that we offer a guide service. This option is available and reccommended for those who feel that they may need help and/or wish to learn more about the history and ecology of the river.
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5. IMPORTANT: Listed below is a link to the Canoe Rental /Release of Liability Form. It is required that all of our renters complete and sign this form before they are allowed access on the Wolf River. Please print and complete this form and bring it on the day of your trip. If under 18, the responsible adult must list the name of this individual on his/her release form.
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Kayaks are safer, easier to maneuver and recommended for novices. Kayaks manuever through the tight turns with less effort and are considerably faster.
Canoes provide more room and comfort and allow an experienced paddler to team up with a beginner in the same boat.
Ghost River Canoe and Kayak
(30 miles east of Memphis)-
2 miles past Moscow
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2018 Fall Championships
|November 2-4, 2018
|DIII Women's Tennis Championship
|Peachtree City Tennis Center; Peachtree City, GA
|November 3, 2018
|DIII Men's & Women's Cross Country Championships
|Stanley Park; Westfield, MA
|November 8-11, 2018
|DIII Men's Soccer Championship
|Wehrum Stadium; Herkimer, NY
|November 8-11, 2018
|DIII Women's Soccer Championship
|Wedgbury Stadium; Loves Park, IL
|November 8-10, 2018
|DIII Volleyball Championship
|Rochester Regional Sports Center; Rochester, MN
|November 10, 2018
|DI Men's & Women's Cross Country Championships
|Garden City Community College; Garden City, KS
|November 12-17, 2018
|DI Men's Soccer Championship
|Daytona State College; Daytona, FL
|November 12-17, 2018
|DI Women's Soccer Championship
|Foley Sports Complex; Foley, AL
|November 15-17, 2018
|DI Volleyball Championship
|Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson, KS
|November 15-17, 2018
|DII Volleyball Championship
|Charleston Civic Center; Charleston, WV
|November 17, 2018
|Men's & Women's Half Marathon Championships
|Orange Beach Sportsplex; Orange Beach, AL
|November 29, 2018
|NJCAA eTeamSponsor Football Championship Game
|Carnie Smith Stadium; Pittsburg, KS
|December 1, 2018
|Red Grange Bowl
|MacDougall Field; Glen Ellyn, IL
|December 1, 2018
|Valley of the Sun Bowl
|Scottsdale Community College; Scottsdale, AZ
|December 1, 2018
|C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl
|Waco ISD Stadium; Waco, TX
|December 1, 2018
|Salt City Bowl
|Gowans Stadium; Hutchinson, KS
|December 1, 2018
|El Toro Bowl
|Veterans Memorial Stadium; Yuma, AZ
|December 2, 2018
|Mississippi Bowl
|A.L. May Memorial Stadium; Perkinston, MS
|December 2, 2018
|Midwest Classic Bowl
|Red Robertson Field; Miami, OK
|December 2, 2018
|Graphic Edge Bowl (2 games)
|UNI Dome; Cedar Falls, IA
2018-19 Winter Championships
|February 28-March 2, 2019
|Men's & Women's Bowling Championships
|Airport Lanes; Cheektowaga, NY
|March 1-2, 2019
|Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships
|Robert W. Plaster Center; Pittsburg, KS
|March 1-2, 2019
|Wrestling Championships
|Mid-America Center; Council Bluffs, IA
|March 6-9, 2019
|Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving Championships
|Burt Flickinger Athletic Center; Buffalo, NY
|March 14-16, 2019
|DIII Men's Basketball Championship
|Rochester Regional Sports Center; Rochester, MN
|March 14-16, 2019
|DIII Women's Basketball Championship
|Arthur L. Scott Center; Bethlehem, PA
|March 18-23, 2019
|DI Men's Basketball Championship
|Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson, KS
|March 18-23, 2019
|DI Women's Basketball Championship
|Rip Griffin Center; Lubbock, TX
|March 19-23, 2019
|DII Men's Basketball Championship
|Mary Miller Center; Danville, IL
|March 19-23, 2019
|DII Women's Basketball Championship
|Pioneer Pavilion; Harrison, AR
2019 Spring Championships
|May 5-10, 2019
|DI Women's Tennis Championship
|JoAnn Medlock Murphy Tennis Center; Tyler, TX
|May 9-11, 2019
|DIII Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships
|MVCC Track; Utica, NY
|May 10-12, 2019
|DIII Men's Tennis Championship
|Peachtree City Tennis Center; Peachtree City, GA
|May 13-16, 2019
|Women's Golf Championship
|LPGA International; Daytona Beach, FL
|May 13-17, 2019
|DI Men's Tennis Championship
|Reffkin Tennis Center; Tucson, AZ
|May 14-17, 2019
|DI Men's Golf Championship
|Duran Golf Club; Melbourne, FL
|May 16-18, 2019
|DI Men's & Women's Track & Field Championships
|Ross Black Track; Hobbs, NM
|May 18-19, 2019
|Men's Lacrosse Championship
|Genesee Community College; Batavia, NY
|May 18-19, 2019
|Women's Lacrosse Championship
|Siegert Field; Arnold, MD
|May 21-24, 2019
|DII Men's Golf Championship
|Swan Lake Resort; Plymouth, IN
|May 22-25, 2019
|DI Softball Championship
|Canyons Complex; St. George, UT
|May 22-25, 2019
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|Traceway Park; Clinton, MS
|May 23-25, 2019
|DIII Softball Championship
|McQuillan Complex; Rochester, MN
|May 25-29/30, 2019
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|Pioneer Park; Greeneville, TN
|May 25-May 31/June 1, 2019
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|David Allen Memorial Ballpark; Enid, OK
|May 25-May 31/June 1, 2019
|DI Baseball Championship
|Sam Suplizio Field; Grand Junction, CO
|June 4-7, 2019
|DIII Men's Golf Championship
|Chautauqua Golf Course; Chautauqua, NY
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Nothing says glamour like metallic gold. Lucky for us, it also says "summer!" and "beach!" and "where's the rosé?". The latter of which, I am always asking. And the easiest way to bring your metallic game face (literally) to the party is with gold eyeliner. Sound like a lot of work? It's not. You just swap gold for the brown or black you'd normally use. And even a thin line (if you want to play it safe) at the base of your lashes goes a long way. (I like a thicker line, so you can see it better!) No additional skill, time or effort required, but more compliments. YAS PLEASE! Here's how to get the look :
Step 1:
Apply a primer to your lid. I prefer an actual eye makeup primer, but a light swipe of foundation or concealer will work here too. Just something to smooth the appearance of the lid and give the eyeliner something to stick to.
Step 2:
Apply gold eyeliner (here's what I used) in short lines, working your way across the lid until you have a full line of gold liner from inner to outer corner. Because it's a metallic, you may have to dip the brush back into the pot again to keep the color on the tip.
Step 3:
Let it dry. Apply a second coat. This ensures the color is bright and also has no gaps in coverage. At this step you might also want to "blot" or "tap" the liner on. It will ensure you get better coverage of the color. You're done!
If you want the liner to be the hero of your look, apply a light pink blush and nude lip and off you go.
If you want to pump up the glam, try a bright pink cheek (Echo Park Pink) and lipstick, (Nars Yu). I love this look, especially for a daytime event like brunch or a shower or a summer wedding.
Get out there and shine!


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Bicycling along Sognefjellsvegen Route 55 was nothing less but spectacular! If I had stopped for everything I considered "picturesk" – I would still be up there!
So, after a couple of days in wonderful Lom I packed up my tent, saddled my bicycle and continued towards Sognefjellet. In glittering sunshine I started on the famous Sognefjellsvegen road ((National Tourist Route)) wich eventually would lead me up the highest mountain pass road in Norway and Northern Europe.
View of the mighty peak of Store Smørstabbtinden ((7,244 ft)) from the glacier pond – I was up there somewhere having lunch while enjoying a spectacular mountain scenery
Needless to say that most of the road up to Krossbu was mostly ascending. My key was to take short breaks whenever I found a beautiful view spot (happened a lot), drink lots of water in the heat and take pics. And of course this road through Jotunheimen mountain world was stuffed with awesome landscapes – all the time – exhausting..ha..ha..
About 1700 m.a.s.l on an "plateu" near Leirvatnet – just look at this fabulous view towards the famous Hurrungane (incl Skagastølstindane, Styggedalstindane, Dyrhaugstindane, Maradalstindane, Austanbottstindane, Soleibotntindane)
Arriving Krossbu (1267 masl) I realized I was in paradise – and quickly decided to stay a couple of nights, because here you will have direct access to great hiking trails, clacier courses and climb a bunch of mountain peaks above 2000 masl.
They also have a nice camper place both for tenting and caravan's, but I wanted to dry my tent again and got a very simple "on budget" private room in the old "side annex". I really appreciated the cosy old-fashioned style and nice mood at this mountain station, good nourishing breakfast, the helpful and friendly staff and visitors.
One of my highlights on this bike tour for sure!
On my way down again I took the path along the glacier pond, much easier. So make sure you actually follow the river upwards if you are heading for Store Smørstabbtinden – I took the hard way up.. ouch!
I had a "lonesome wolf" day where I hiked up to about 1800 meters on Store Smørstabbtinden. Up there I decided not to go all the way (2203 m.a.s.l) to the top because of strong gust of winds.. not alone… and then walked along the arm lake of Leirbrean (a glacier arm of Smørstabbreen which the largest glacier in Jotunheimen) on my way down. It is one of the most peaceful days I ever had, only interrupted/bombed with awesome views.
Having a nice view towards the road I would continue bicycle on to cross the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe. Imaging sitting here again just listening to the flowing river again. (Krossbu mountain station is placed right below that serpentine road here.)
After a decent brandy with my new mountain fellows I next morning had to say good-bye and saddle up to cross Sognefjellet. I knew some light rain and hard gust of winds was waiting that day, but the sun can't shine every day!
The narrow road combined with hard unexpected gust of winds from the sides was a bit too exciting when cars where passing, but a moderate biking tempo and well-balanced packing got me through the day up there! I think I like a bit rough weather now and then – after all, I am a Norwegian viking ..moaha..ha! 😉
Crossing Sognefjellet mountain – a bit grey and wind-blown weather that day for sure…but not at all boring! Recognize this view?
And as always … the good thing you always keep in mind when you're up there tramping the pedals upwards…. soon enough you will get the chance to roll downwards again – big time! Now I just have 1 more post to go about this bike tour for you – cuz new adventures are already on – so stay tuned my dear readers! 🙂


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Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins is an ingredient found in medicines to kill lice. Poisoning occurs when someone swallows the product or too much of the product touches the skin.
This article is for information only. Do NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure. If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.
Poisonous Ingredient
The ingredients include:
- Piperonyl butoxide
- Pyrethrins
The poisonous ingredients may go by other names.
Where Found
Examples of products that contain piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins include:
- Barc (also contains petroleum distillates)
- Lice-Enz Foam Kit
- Pronto
- Pyrinex (also contains petroleum distillates)
- Pyrinyl (also contains kerosene)
- Pyrinyl II
- R & C spray
- Rid (also contains petroleum distillates and benzyl alcohol)
- Tisit
- Tisit Blue (also contains petroleum distillates)
- Triple X Kit (also contains petroleum distillates)
Products with other names may also contain piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins.
Symptoms of poisoning from these products include:
- Chest pain
- Coma
- Convulsions, tremors
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing
- Eye irritation if it touches the eyes
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash (allergic reaction)
- Salivating more than usual
- Sneezing
Home Care
Seek medical help right away. Do not make a person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. If the chemical is in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
Before Calling Emergency
Have this information ready:
- Person's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strength, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
Poison Control
Your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
The provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated. The person may receive:
- Cleaning of exposed skin
- Washing and examination of eyes as needed
- Treatment of allergic reactions as needed
If the poison was swallowed, treatment may include:
- Activated charcoal
- Blood and urine tests
- Breathing support, including oxygen and a tube through the mouth into the lungs (extreme cases)
- Chest x-ray
- CT scan (advanced imaging) of the brain
- ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing)
- Intravenous fluids (through a vein)
- Laxative
- Medicines to treat symptoms
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Outlook (Prognosis)
Most symptoms are seen in people who are allergic to pyrethrins. Piperonyl butoxide is not very toxic, but extreme exposures may result in more severe symptoms.
Alternative Names
Pyrethrins poisoning; Lice medicine poisoning
US National Library of Medicine; Specialized Information Services; Toxicology Data Network website. Pyrethrum. toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/r?dbs+hsdb:@term+@DOCNO+6297. Updated April 9, 2013. Accessed July 12, 2017.
Welker K, Thompson TM. Pesticides. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 157.
Review Date 7/2/2017
Updated by: Jesse Borke, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Attending Physician at FDR Medical Services/Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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What traveler doesn't love a good deal, but the travel experience itself matters more early in the decision-making process, according to new global research by Expedia Media Solutions. What's more, 65% of consumers are influenced by content published by brands and destinations when they are making travel plans.
For "Multi-National Travel Trends in the Tourism Industry," Expedia polled 8,006 consumers in eight countries around the world—the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Japan, China, France, and Germany—about their use of online travel agents, social media, and other channels when making travel plans.
Influences vary by country, the survey found, but more than half of the travelers polled around the world were initially undecided about their vacation destinations and went online looking for ideas and help planning their trips. The Chinese tend to be more certain of their destinations due to the country's travel restrictions than travelers in countries with more relaxed visa regulations, but the majority began with either no idea where to go or they were trying to decide between two or more destinations.
"They are looking for inspiration, they're looking for where to go ... they have either no clue or are looking and exchanging different destinations in their minds," said Andrew van der Feltz, senior director, EMEA & APAC, for Expedia Media Solutions. But while consumers might not know where to go, few were complete blank slates, he added, noting that more than 90% of consumers said they know what they want to do during their vacations.
"They know to a great extent. ... They just don't know where to do it," van der Feltz told CMO.com. "From a destination perspective or carrier perspective, this is a huge opportunity to reach them and inspire them."
While striking content won high marks in the survey, deals and promotions are still important to the selection process, according to the survey's findings. More than 60% of travelers said their budgets were a key factor, and they look for deals before making a decision. The study found loyalty programs are less influential with consumers than deals and recommendations.
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Standout Experience
But digging deeper into the data, van der Feltz noted that deals come into play later in the consumer journey. When asked to prioritize all factors, experiences played a higher role in the decision-making process, and then deals became a factor once travel planning had begun.
"Deals are important, but they have their place," van der Feltz said. "If you're higher up in the funnel, experiences that you're going to be doing played a more significant role."
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Early messages should tap emotions, showing consumers what they will experience—activities they would like to do and the scenery—and then bring in the rational point where prices and promotions come in to close the sale.
"To bring in the retail aspect of it is important ... it's just making sure that it's served at the right time," van der Feltz said. "You lead with a message of the experience and what you get from this destination and then bring the deal lower down the funnel."
Social media also plays a significant role in travel decisions, but its effect varies widely by country and by generation, he added. Chinese travelers are the most likely to be influenced by social media, with only 8% saying social content doesn't influence their decisions, while 60% of Japanese travelers said they're not swayed by social media. More than half the travelers from the U.S., Australia, the U.K., and Canada said social content featuring deals and promotions influenced their decisions.
The research also broke down nationalities by age groups and found different age groups cite different influencers on social media. Younger travelers said they rely more on recommendations from peers in social media, while older age groups said they pay more attention to reviews during the travel-planning process. Once the trip begins, all groups lean into social media and mobile, sharing their experiences on the go.
Traveling Across Channels
At a time when marketers are increasingly trending away from desktop computers and toward the mobile screen, travel remains an omnichannel experience. Expedia's research found the desktop is still where much early travel research takes place. The survey found a majority of travelers—anywhere from 72% of Chinese to 86% of Canadians—used desktops and laptops to research where to travel on vacation, and a majority ranging from 57% of Chinese to 90% of Canadians booked their travel on desktop or laptop.
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A number of practical factors help the desktop's popularity at a time when many platforms are evolving into mobile-first or even mobile-only design. The larger desktop screen lends itself better to visual content, and planning is generally done in the home by the whole household.
Chinese and Japanese respondents were more likely to use their mobile phones across all stages of the travel journey, but once travel begins, the mobile phone is the main channel for travelers of all nationalities. French and Australian respondents were least likely to use their phones during trips, at 61% and 62%, respectively, while Chinese and Japanese respondents used them the most, at 78% and 75%, respectively.
"There is no one device to fix it all for marketeers. Being on mobile devices remains fundamental," van der Feltz said, but added that an omnichannel approach is necessary. "When you look at it broadly, you have to use all the devices."
A key takeaway of the study is that travel marketers need to tailor content, both by generation and by market, and make it work on all platforms to keep up with consumers. Even the Chinese market, which is restrained by travel regulations, is increasingly opening up fast, van der Feltz said.
One way to keep up with those operational needs is by forming partnerships, van der Feltz added. Creating partnerships saves valuable marketing dollars and adds insights, he said.
"Can you be everywhere?" van der Feltz asked. "That's very difficult in a world where budgets are decreasing, if not fixed."
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All of us at some point have said, "I can't believe what I just saw". One example is if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever win the Stanley Cup. The conscious mind would not to be able to accept something so outrageous and beyond the realm of possibility. It is so much easier to believe in something that you never see – like all things religious. Religion is purely based on faith and actual scientific evidence is, well, scarce to say the least. Yet, people believe. So how is it that something as simple as economic data makes some economists disbelievers? That's exactly what's happening today; they see the data but they don't believe it.
I find it fascinating that economists are saying Canada's job creation numbers should not be taken at face value. Over the last two months, Canada has added more jobs than in any other two-month period in the last 31 years, with approximately 140,500 jobs added in March and April. Also, more full time permanent positions were added, meaning more Canadian workers will benefit from employer healthcare benefits. That's fantastic news! It's reason to celebrate! But no, economists are suggesting the employment numbers are not sustainable and our job numbers are uneven. As for sustainability, no kidding! But I guess if they say that often enough they'll eventually be right. As for the numbers being uneven – Alberta, for example, has the hottest job market today, while Ontario lags behind the rest of the country – that's another debate all together. Ontario's most recent numbers are clear evidence that the province needs real leadership. What was once the economic engine of Canada has now been reduced to the nation's punch line. Ontario aside, there's great news for the rest of the country. Quebec? Everyone was under the impression that the province was headed for another recession. Low and behold, the job numbers in Quebec are rising. Companies are looking for experienced workers – evident in the fact that more people aged 55 and older are being hired. Youth unemployment is still an issue, and Canada's jobless rate ticked up a bit to 7.3%. That being said, Obama would kill for those numbers heading into the presidential elections.
Canada's job figures appear to have caught many economists by surprise. The question is why? How can those in "the know" now claim that these numbers came out of nowhere. Of course, they can make that claim, but if they continue to get caught off-guard, their future predictions will fall on deaf ears.
Not long ago CAAMP's Chief Economists, Will Dunning, said to me that economists base their forecasts on their personality. They're either optimists or pessimists, and their forecasts will reflect their normal disposition. Based on their recent track record, maybe there should be a third category –Illusionist.


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Rio Grande Men's Basketball Extends Slide To Five Games
Rio Grande struggled without junior forward Josh Reagan on Thursday night, as it fell to Lindsey Wilson, 91-75. Rio lost its fifth straight contest and fell to 16-12 overall and 9-8 in the Mid-South Conference. Four Rio Grande players scored in double digits but the offensive firepower wasn't enough to beat the Blue Raiders. … Read More
Rio Grande Clinches Playoff Berth In Disappointing Fashion
The RedStorm have punched their ticket to the Mid-South Conference Tournament. They did so, however, on a night in which they fell 110-80 at the hands of Lindsey Wilson. Entering Thursday night, Rio Grande (18-11, 7-10 MSC) women's basketball could have clinched a postseason berth in one of two ways. The RedStorm could have earned… Read More
Bobcats Hit The Pool In Day One Of MAC Championships
Ohio swimming and diving began its Mid-American Conference tournament on Feb. 27 in an attempt to redeem itself after a shaky end to the season. Leading the Bobcats in the 500-yard freestyle finals was Laurin Williams, placing fourth with a time of 4:51.74. Kristin Capcik represented Ohio in the one-meter dive finals, placing third with… Read More
Ohio Baseball Going South For Weekend Competition
Four-consecutive weeks of 10-plus hour bus rides can grow old on anyone. But when the reward at the end of the long trips is getting to play baseball in weather with temperatures reaching 70-degrees, you can't complain too much. That is exactly what head coach Rob Smith and his Ohio Bobcats squad will do this… Read More
Marietta Baseball Changes Weekend Schedule
Marietta College baseball coach Brian Brewer announced Wednesday that the No. 15-ranked Pioneers will play a four-game weekend series against Case Western Reserve University to open the 2014 season. Marietta had originally scheduled to travel to Xenia, Ohio, to open the season with four games against Anderson University and Depauw University, but predicted weather issues… Read More
Compliant Handicap-Accessible Parking Signs To Be Installed At OU
Ohio University has finally purchased handicap-parking signs that are now in compliance with national and state law. The city of Athens has updated their signs several years ago. After nearly two years of pushing the initiative from the Athens Disabilities Commission, the university has purchased the parking signs as well. However the proper signage has… Read More
WV Prosecutor's Ex-wife Makes Abuse Claim
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police are investigating claims by the former wife of Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants that he used excessive discipline on one of their two sons. He says the allegation is politically motivated. State Police spokesman Lt. Michael Baylous says a complaint made by Allison Plants against Mark Plants… Read More
Athens Bus Allegedly Shot By 12-Year-Old Boy And His BB Gun
The school bus that had a window shattered on Wednesday afternoon was allegedly shot by a 12-year-old boy. While bringing students home from Morrison-Gordon Elementary School the bus got shot by a BB gun on Stagecoach Road. After the window had broken the bus driver immediately pulled of the side of the road to make… Read More
Founder Of Kentucky 'Creation Museum' Updates Plan To Build Massive Noah's Ark
The founder of a Kentucky museum who debated evolution with Science Guy Bill Nye is giving an update on a plan to build a massive replica of Noah's Ark. Creation Museum founder Ken Ham unveiled the $150 million theme park proposal in 2011. But private donations to the Ark Encounter project did not keep pace… Read More
Rio Grande Opens MSC Play With Shawnee State
The Rio Grande RedStorm (4-7) baseball team will travel to in-state rival Shawnee State Bears (7-7) for a 3-game weekend series. The series begins Friday when the two teams face off at 2 p.m. followed by a Saturday doubleheader beginning at noon. The series marks the beginning of conference play for both teams. Rio Grande… Read More
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The Six Best April Fools Traditions Around The World
by Alex Georgiades | Updated 20 March 2019 | Posted in General
April Fools Day is celebrated around the world as the day of the joke, bringing people together through festivals, parades and pranks. Whilst the holiday doesn't have an obvious origin, over the years it has been taken and remoulded by cultures from all corners of the globe. Here are some of the best April Fools traditions around the world...
In Scotland the festival of April Fools is so popular that it is extended over a second day. The popular festival sees plenty of jokes and tricks take place, but most notoriously, the world-famous kick me sign prank!
In Portugal, April Fools marks the celebrations that lead up to Lent. Whilst the day is known for numerous gags and jokes, the Portuguese have come to be known for throwing handfuls of flour over their friends and family as their staple prank of the day!
India's traditions are similar to those held in Portugal, just slightly more colourful with the world-famous Holi festival taking place on March 31st. The festival sees plenty of colourful powder and paint covering the towns and its people as they engage in a day full of fun and jokes to welcome Spring.
In France, the April Fools holiday is known as Poisson d'Avril, which translates to April Fish, similarly to Italy, who celebrate it as Pesce d'Aprile. Traditionally, the children spend the day taping homemade sketches and cut outs of fish to the backs of classmates and teachers!
Macedonia holds a popular tradition that differs from the norm. Whilst April Fools is still recognised as a day of fun, it serves as an opportunity for celebration, with spring masquerades and parades taking place across the country. Children dress up in masks and costume for the parades and their schools hold contests for the best masks!
Along with Sweden, Germany's April Fools is enjoyed to the extent that even the national media get involved. Newspapers, television news and radio have been known to spread hilariously absurd stories and fables on the day! Famously, in 1962 the Swedish news pranked the nation, stating that black and white televisions can be turned into colour by stretching a nylon over it!


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.....and I've left the bastard at home haven't I, damn it!
Still.....it's called Att datera Textilier, it was written by Margareta Nockert and Goran Possnert and it's mainly in Swedish with an short English summary at the end. It's about the carbon-14 redating of a pile of Scandinavian textile finds. The one I'm excited about ,since my group does Hiberno-Norse Dublin 1008AD, is that the Skjoldehamn find from northern Norway has been redated from being considered early 15th century to a firm C-14 date of between 995-1029AD. It's the only surviving complete set of clothes from the Viking Age. Mammen was shredded by the peolple who dug it up looking for bling and Viborg's just a shirt.
I've ordered the original 1938 article on the find from the British Library. When I know what that's going to cost me I'll hopefully be able to afford the 1988 one as well.


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Life is already very hectic as it is and you do not need to spend too much time styling your hair. When you're always on the go, you want a product that will keep your hair in great shape with the minimum of fuss. Good thing there are quite a few professionally formulated hair care products like hair serum that do just that!
What is hair serum?
Hair serum is a hair treatment product that coats only the hair's surface. It is a hair care solution to prevent tangles and at the same time give your hair shine and softness. It's also designed to protect the hair from airborne pollutants and harmful rays of the sun.
How do you use hair serum?
People use hair serum when they find their hair dull and lifeless. When you're ready to add hair serum to your hair care regimen, be sure to apply it on freshly shampooed and conditioned hair. Since its main function is to protect hair from grime and dust, it would defeat its purpose if you apply it on dirty hair. It's a good idea to use a shampoo and conditioner from the same product line so each one is complementary to the other.
The amount of serum you use for each application will depend on the density and length of your hair. You can either use two to six drops. Pour some on your palm and rub both palms together. Bend over and flip your hair forward. Apply the hair serum to damp or towel-dried hair, from the tips to the roots. Pay special attention to the tips as hair serum is good for split ends.
Flip hair backwards, pour two to four drops on your palms and massage the serum well onto your scalp before applying additional drops all over your hair. Comb your hair downwards and blow-dry your hair to keep grime and dust from sticking to your scalp and hair.
Why use Cliove Hair Serum
Harness the power of professionally created Cliove Hair Serum that is enriched with nature's best oils for hair – Olive and Argan Oils. Cliove Hair Serum is made from 100% certified organic ingredients, carefully chosen and blended to help restore smoothness and shine to lifeless, tangled and dull hair.
Cliove Hair Serum is safe for colored hair. It's free from formaldehyde, sulfates and parabens that are harmful to hair and skin.


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This Food Art Tribute to The Shining is Weirdly Terrifying
Never have cupcakes been so likely to give you nightmares. Davide Luciano and Claudia Ficca's recreations of scenes from The Shining for their series "All Food and No Play" depict the film's most iconic moments in edible form.
Perhaps the most disturbing thing about these images is the weirdly childlike nature of the foods Luciano and Ficca chose. The images are made out of alphabet soup, frozen peas, cherry pie, and colorful cupcakes, making them perversely innocent while portraying The Shining's most haunting moments. The only thing that could be more haunting is the name Luciano and Ficca gave the frozen pea labyrinth: "The LaPEArinth." Does that even count as a pun?
This is Luciano and Ficca's sixth collaboration. Among their previous work together is Meals Interrupted, a photo series of ransacked, unfinished meals that's way more upsetting than it should be. Though all their work together has a dark twist, not all of it is quite so disturbing. Their series Gourmet Mouse Traps is a funny, meticulous collection of the most delicious-looking mousetraps you've ever seen. For the series, Ficca prepared miniature cheesecake, bagel and lox , cheese blocks, grilled cheese, lasagna, nachos, onion soup, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and poutine.
None of their other collaborations though have quite the shock value of seeing alphabet soup blood on a knife, cherry pie guts, or Jack's meat heart frozen in a red popsicle.
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Company: IDEO
Position: Senior Designer and Project Lead
Country: China
City: Shanghai
Cultural Ambassador: yes
Interests: Cross-Cultural Business, Design (Visual, Interactive, UXD, Environmental), Organizational Design, Technology, Writing
Questions and Answers
What will you say about the work you've done at the end of your career?
Let it speak for itself.
If it's done, great. If it lives on, better.
Where do you go for inspiration?
To bed.
Sleep on it, it will come to you.
How do you build resilience into your work & company?
Good habits, good food and mutual respect.
What keeps you up at night?
People who sleep very well.
What gets you up in the morning?
A healthy circadian rhythm.
How is your work cross-cultural?
Working with multicultural teams (mainly Chinese-English bilingual)
Working with MNCs entering China, trying to understand the domestic market here.
Helping domestic Chinese companies (and even SOEs) pursuing innovation efforts, growing design (thinking) teams.
In every way, every day.
I have a generativity complex.


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This new design-led aparthotel is excellently located near to many of the attractions for which London is famous. Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden a just a short walk, as are theatres of London's West End. All rooms feature the latest gadgets including Smart Tvs, whilst bathrooms include relaxing rainfall showers. Studios also feature fully equipped kitchenettes.
Star Rating: ****
User Rating: n/a (from reviews)
Hotel ID: 5254196
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