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9 Gross Beauty Problems All Women Have Dealt With
We've all had days where we feel like our beauty routine is against us. Whether your hair won't stay in place or your makeup has hit cake face status, beauty woes can ruin a perfectly good day, especially when things get messy. These nine gross beauty problems all women have dealt with are great examples of how disgusting beauty can get, but at least it's something we can all deal with together, and hopefully laugh at (when it's all cleaned up).
While summer presents its own unique set of beauty problems, there are some challenges that women face year-round. Whether it's the dreaded rash of chafed thighs or the constant inability to prevent pit stains from ruining your best white tee shirt, beauty problems are something everyone can identify with, and it's something we should talk about.
Too often, women may be expected to conceal the gross things they deal with on a regular basis. From painful blisters from new shoes to breakouts caused from dirty makeup brushes, sometimes gross beauty problems happen. But hey — they happen to everyone and it's totally normal. Let's talk about these gross beauty problems because no one should feel ashamed about any of them any longer.
1. Dandruff
Your love of dry shampoo to conceal your dirty could just be causing dandruff or encouraging it. No one wants those pesky white flakes all over their clothing and stuff in their hair.
2. Thigh Chafing
When warmer weather comes around, a beauty woe we all face is chafing. Thankfully, there are some clever ways to prevent this gross beauty problem.
3. Pit Stains
Whether from wearing too much deodorant or a natural propensity for sweat, pit stains are the worst. They'll stain your clothes, and they're honestly not cute.
4. Oil Slick Makeup
No one lies the feeling of touching their face and oil, worn down makeup coming off onto your hand. Then, there's the unfortunate transfer factor. Let's all give a round of applause to blotting products.
5. Blisters
From sandals to adorable sneakers all sorts of shoes can lead to horrible, unsightly blisters that aren't simply gross, but they're also super painful.
6. Lip Gloss Hair
This may be a personal pet peeve, but nothing grosses me out more than sticky lip gloss getting stuck in my hair after it blows into my face. Not only does it kill my glossy lip look, but my hair just isn't the same.
7. Under Nail Cleanup
When doing your own nails, cleaning underneath them may be one of the grossest things you do, and it should be done daily. Honestly, while you know where your hands have been, there's still something so gross about prying dirt from underneath your nail.
8. Dirty Makeup Brushes
I applaud those who routinely wash their makeup brushes. However, when it comes to gross beauty problems, this is one of the worst. Trapped bacteria and breakouts are only two of the gross results from dirty brushes. No one wants that.
9. Crusty Makeup
Whether it's after a long day or you just forgot to clean your face thoroughly the night before, crusty makeup is no joke. From mascara that has basically trapped your eyes shut to a lipstick smear on your pillow, crusty makeup is a friend to no woman.
If you're suffering from your own gross beauty problems, just know that you're not alone. There's a lot of unfortunate lady problems to go around, but at least, we can all commiserate together.

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This'll be a short post. It has to be.
When I woke up this morning, my dad was stilling in front of the TV, watching the news, with a kind of sullen expression. So I said good morning and waited patiently for him to say something. And he did. Yes, he talked about the news and how the number of students achieving A*-C grades decreased by 1.3%. Now I now that's not a big number in itself, however the number is represents, I sure, it's definitely a large number.
My dad told me to really take my education serious as I didn't really take last year serious. This is my last year to prove myself and get the best out of my GCSEs. I'm going to have to revise for the rest of the summer… and practice my piano pieces. My exam is soon and I still haven't mastered, or even figured out, one piece. But it's so complicated in terms of the fingering.
No, I have to stop now and revise!
~EpicCupcake signing out.


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So this weekend I diverged a bit from physics and sci-fi to indulge in something different; biology. And by any standards there's nothing more fascinating in biology than brain science; okay maybe it's a tie with genetics John Medina's brain rules is one of those books that would be easily classified as eye opening. It takes the reader through a series of points that completely change the way you think about the brain, and thankfully puts some long held ideas to rest along with other myths.
Being a computer programmer seated at my desk day after day tackling one algorithm after another I'm tempted to think that I'm giving my brain the best exercise. But as it turns out am not doing it any favors sitting all day. Medina points out how physical exercise is a crucial part of keeping your brain fit. This point among others make you realize how you and the whole human species have been doing a lot of things wrong since we moved out of the caves. Reading the book you will probably be convinced like me to want to ask my boss if I can bring my pillow to work for a very important afternoon nap. The beauty of brain rules is that every fact is backed by research replicated by neuroscientists around the world.
The book gives a rather different picture of how perception works than what you will remember from high school. It reveals something much more complex. The communication of the eye with the brain for example is not as simple as portrayed in 11th grade biology books. The process of seeing involves a lot of tasks by different organs, and different parts of the brain including disintegration of the visual information at one point sending it to different parts of the brain, reassembly at another point etc. The process is so complex and detailed such that things like the color of an object, location, motion are all interpreted by different faculties of the brain. Amazing eh? And there's a Jennifer Aniston neuron in every one of us?
Most importantly the book calls to action for teachers to work with researchers and redesign the classroom to be more accommodating of the brain as we currently know it. From the many research backed points that Medina brings out you will clearly see why this makes a lot of sense.
It's an easy read, doable in a day. It's very exciting since Medina – knowing how the brain works – is good at keeping you engaged with the interesting supporting stories, a good sense of humor and some amazing brain related abilities and disabilities that have been encountered in medicine. Though some disabilities have been detrimental to the subjects, they have been key in our understanding of the most important part our anatomy.
I think physicists have an easier job since they can theorize and point their telescopes to the sky. Brain science is less accommodating of theories since things often turn out to be unexpected and it involves cutting open people's brains or waiting for someone with a special condition.
All in all I can gladly say I know more about myself after reading this book and how to allow my brain function optimally. And so in conclusion, two words, 'Must Read!'.


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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros: Series 3 Recap
Well, that's not what we expected, was it? The M's dropped two-of-three from the Astros and were outscored 24-15. Perhaps there are saving graces in that the Mariners pitched their worst three starters, and that their offense scored five runs per game at home. Minuscule saving graces, though.
We might as well start with the big loss Tuesday night. Though it was only one game, the Astros scored 16 runs on the Mariners in Safeco Field. 16 runs?! In Houston's first seven games, the Astros only scored 17 runs total, including three shutouts. I would be more than willing to bet that the Astros won't score 16 again all season. In the series preview I made jokes about Marwin Gonzalez and Ronny Cedeno splitting shortstop duties, and then they went a combined 4-4 with a homerun. Every Mariners pitcher that entered the game gave up at least one run. How did it happen?
Let's focus on Brandon Maurer's role, since the game was nearly put out of reach before the first inning was complete. Maurer was allowed to face just 10 batters that night after getting shelled on the scoreboard. Maurer's "sabermetric line" didn't look too bad, and he even struck two of those ten batters out—Chris Carter on a slider and Brett Wallace on a four-seamer. Maurer allowed just one walk, no homeruns, and one double. The other six hits were all singles. FIP and xFIP actually liked his start, giving him 1.61 and 3.92 ERA estimates, respectively.
But our eyes obviously saw something different, and we shouldn't ignore that. FIP and xFIP stabilize faster than ERA, but that doesn't mean they stabilize in one game. Maurer made mistake pitches, and perhaps Maurer needs his changeup back.
These are pitch locations thrown by Maurer Tuesday night, and then pitches thrown by another pitcher you might know.
Toward the right of the strike zone would be the batter's "outside," so you can see that both pitchers were working away quite a bit, one of them down and one of them up. Both pitchers also left some pitches toward the middle of the plate. Based on these locations, why did the pitcher on the right—Maurer—get blasted in those 36 pitches, when the pitcher on the left—Felix Hernandez—had a perfect game through his 35 pitches??**
Obviously, pitch sequencing and movement also determine the pitch outcomes, and the location is important contextually. The first batter of the game was Jose Altuve, and Maurer got ahead with two seemingly good fastballs away from the middle of the plate. His 0-2 slider, however, left something(s) to be desired. Observe the slider's location; it's the yellow one.
Yeah, that's not the best place for an 0-2 slider. It sat up, it stayed over the plate, and it turned into a single. There are parallel universes in which Altuve grounds that out, pops it up, or misses it, but on this night, Maurer got burned early on a mistake pitch. Then, Maurer lead off the very next batter, Justin Maxwell, with this pitch:
A fastball basically right down the middle. Actually, it's a little outside-of-middle which—correct me if I'm wrong, baseball fans—actually allowed Maxwell to extend his arms a little more comfortably. Single.
I don't need to beat a dead horse here. Maurer made some mistakes, and in this case, Maurer paid for them. But now I want to talk about his changeup a little bit more. In the series preview, I mentioned that Maurer had some success with his changeup in a Spring Training start against the Giants. In another spring start against the Reds, Maurer threw that changeup 16% of the time, and though he didn't generate any whiffs, the pitch did have a effective run value.* But like he did in his last start against the Oakland, again Maurer stayed away from the changeup against Houston, throwing it just three times in 36 pitches. And again, he chose not to throw it on any of his two-strike counts.
While much of the data at this point in the season is just noise, by using PITCHf/x to look at each of his pitches, I found a potentially interesting signal. Observe:
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PITCHf/x measures the vertical movement of pitches, as induced by the pitcher himself. In other words, gravity is removed from consideration, and only the spin on the ball in combination with air friction is measured. The vertical movements of his changeup and four-seamer have moved closer to together since the regular season began, and this new development has coincided with Maurer throwing significantly less changeups. In fact, Maurer lowered his changeup percentage from 23% in Spring Training to 12% in his first two starts of the regular season—and these changes are all statistically significant ones.
Obviously pitchers work on things during spring training, and the fact that he's throwing less changeups in the regular season doesn't mean a whole lot by itself. But when we combine his avoidance of changeups with a narrowing gap in vertical drops, maybe we actually have something here. Maybe he lost his confidence in the pitch during his regular season starts because it actually wasn't coming out of his hand correctly. Just speculation, but maybe.
But despite the poor results, there's big part of me that wants to say Maurer got at least a little bit screwed. I know it's hard to watch six runs cross the plate on seven hits and think, "oh, it's not the pitcher's fault," but it's not like batters take advantage of every single mistake ever thrown. On Tuesday night, it seemed like the Astros did just that. Maurer's true ability obviously lies somewhere between his 1.61 FIP and his 81.00 ERA. But he can improve his location and sequencing—and if he has indeed lost his changeup momentarily, he can find it—and that's all on him.
I guess there were two other games played in the series. Without getting into all that detail, the M's won the first game 3-0, then got hammered 16-9 and 8-3 in the final two games. Here are some highlights and lowlights:
In the first game, the M's only win, Joe Saunders went 6.1 innings, striking out five and walking just one. He scattered six hits, all singles, and didn't allow a run. At some point in the future, I'll get serious with Saunders' PITCHf/x stuff, as well as for the M's other pitchers, but today is not that day.
Justin Smoak reached base just twice all series, but he only struck out once. The low strikeout total is peachy, but it would be nice to see some of that spring power, Justin!
Like Smoak, Franklin Gutierrez reached base just twice during the series (in 10 PA), but the one hit he recorded went a long way. He ended a 9-pitch at bat against Brad Peacock last night by hammering a 93-mph four-seamer into the stands. That's his third dinger on the season, and that's a positive sign that he isn't shitting his pants at the dish anymore.
One last piece of news: after going 3-fo-9 in the first two games of the series, Michael Saunders injured himself making a fine catch up against the wall in the first inning of the rubber match. He suffered a sprained right shoulder and will likely head to the 15-day DL.
A new series begins against Texas tonight. Catch Casey's preview in a couple hours!
*Brooks Baseball measures run value by a linear weights method. Basically, if the pitch had a positive result for the pitcher, like a strike or a popup, then that would be deemed an effective pitch.
**First three innings against the A's.


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God Always Answers Prayers
The answer may not be what we wanted or expected, but He does answer our prayers.
We need to take a good look at what God is telling us when we have prayed.
The Question is not, "Did God answer our prayer?"
"How did He answer our prayer?"
God's Design for Answering Prayers
- Answer them????? (for next time)


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We're happy for the opportunity to add Dojo Technology Corp. to the Vested Ventures investment portfolio. We announced the deal this morning.
Led by CEO Chad Sichello, Dojo has an important mission and a purpose-driven team capable of executing it. Dojo's iOS and Android-friendly mobile platform reimagines how families and young people interact with their banks and credit unions by providing reward-based gamification and nudging users towards positive financial habits.
The technology, in other words, promotes financial literacy in a meaningful, potentially sticky, way. The perceptions and habits Millennials demonstrate when it comes to money are deceptively nuanced, but one thing is without question: The adoption of rational financial habits makes lives better, and no time is too early to begin learning them.
Dojo integrates directly with financial institutions' legacy account and card infrastructure to reduce customer acquisition costs and drive user engagement, building lifelong banking relationships and making the next generation of consumers better at managing their money.
Vested Ventures' financial investment and strategic counsel will help Dojo activate its brand across the U.S. and Canada, driving new prospects and revenue opportunities. Vested's services to Dojo will include marketing support, media relations, content development, corporate messaging, and executive positioning.
Vested Ventures seeks to create strategic, long-term partnerships with companies that foster positive relationships with money, whether that be by promoting financial literacy, helping bring underbanked people into the financial system, or promoting transparency in financial services. Dojo's mission fits squarely into these objectives and we're excited to help them refine their communications strategy to quickly enter new markets through our unique combination of capital, network, and exposure.
Dojo is the third company in the Vested Ventures investment portfolio, joining Remesh, an artificial intelligence polling platform, and Spare, a mobile app that rounds up users' dining bills and donates the remainder to charities that feed the hungry.


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The right USB-C charger for you depends on your Nintendo Switch gaming habits, planned travel, and budget. Also consider if you own other USB-C devices, or will in the future. You can narrow down the options by deciding on the charge speed and number of ports you need. Here I'll go over the options and how each works best.
Do You Need Another Charger?
The Nintendo Switch includes an AC adapter (see my review). It charges the Switch while docked or in handheld mode. It can fulfill all your Switch charging needs. But it has two potential problems to consider:
- For most it is behind their TV and not easy to access for travel. Or even going to another room.
- Its single use design led it to having limited power profiles. It will not charge many other USB-C devices well, if at all.
A different USB-C charger can offer travel flexibility and support for other devices. It can stay in your bag, charge your smartphone or laptop, and cost the same (or less) as a second Nintendo Switch AC Adapter. You should consider a second charge if you…
- Play in another room, away from the TV and dock.
- Play at work (during breaks only, of course).
- Travel. A charger with detachable cable and folding prongs packs better.
Are Third Party Chargers Safe?
In a word: yes.
There have been no confirmed reports of any charger or power bank damaging a Switch. There have been problems with third party docks. But those issues involve the power transfer within the dock. Some cases used the official AC adapter while others used third party chargers.
You can read more about safely charging the Switch. Check out my safety ratings and find which level you feel the most comfortable using.
Charge Speed
Different connection types and protocols offer different charge speeds for the Switch. The most important number is 8.75W. That is the most amount of power the Switch will use during game play. If a charger can offer more power than that, then it'll keep up with the Switch. The more power it offers above that, the faster it'll charge the Switch's battery while you play. You can read more about how Nintendo Switch charging works.
|Connection Type
|Max Switch Draw
|Charge Time,
|While Playing
|Dock Support
|2.5-3 hours (sleeping)
3.5 hours (playing)
|Charges under all gaming conditions
|Yes, if 15V/2.6A
|2.5-3 hours (sleeping)
4 hours (playing)
|Charges under all gaming conditions
|~3 hours (sleeping)
4+ hours (playing)
|Charges under all gaming conditions
|3-3.5 hours (sleeping)
|Charges under all gaming conditions
|4+ hours (sleeping)
|Charges under some gaming conditions
Available amperage can be higher without concern.
USB-C PD is generally what you want in a wall charger.
Not all USB-A chargers are equal. Check the print details on the charger for its power output. If it is 5V/1A or less it will not charge the Switch unless asleep. This includes most phone chargers.
Number of Ports
Single port chargers are smaller, lighter, and cheaper. More often they are travel friendly.
Multi-port chargers are useful if you want to charge other devices along with your Switch. They are larger and heavier. Some are travel friendly. Most have 1 USB-C port and 1-4 USB-A ports. The USB-C port is usually USB-C PD, but double check. The number of ports should match the number of USB devices you want to charge.
Chargers with 2 USB-C ports are rare. There is also an overdraw concern with the Switch, though that isn't confirmed in real world usage.
Other USB-C Devices
If you own other USB-C devices you want a charger that can service both them and the Switch. USB-C is becoming more common, so if you don't own a second USB-C device now you likely will later.
Newer Android phones are including USB-C. They often come with a USB-A charger and a USB-C to USB-A cable. It is unlikely iPhones will move to USB-C. Apple prefers its proprietary Lightning connection. And they make money licensing it to accessory manufactures.
- 5V/3A & 9V/2A will cover most model USB-C phones
Apple, Dell, Google, and other laptop makers are using USB-C for power as well as input. Microsoft Surface products are also moving in that direction. How much power you need depends on the size of the laptop.
- 12-inch: 15V/2A (30W) or higher
- 13-inch: 15V/3A or 20V/2.25A (45W) or higher
- 15-inch: 20V/3A (60W)
Power Bank
A power bank with USB-C is best recharged via USB-C. You'll need to check the power input specs for your particular model. A 45W USB-C PD charger will fast charge any model currently on the market.
Learn more about charging other USB-C devices at USB-Current.
Recommended USB-C Chargers
You should now have a good idea of the type of charger you want. It is time to find the exact charger for your needs. Here are USB-C chargers I recommend, as they well work for most Switch owners.
- USB-C PD 45W wall charger that is travel friendly
- Includes a 20 inch USB-C cable
- Supports fast charging for iPhone and Android devices (cables not included)
- My personal go to USB-C charger
Inateck 60W PD USB-C Wall Charger | Review
- USB-C PD 60W wall charger that is travel friendly
- Includes a long 6.6 foot USB-C cable
- Supports fast charging for iPhone and Android devices (cables not included)
- Higher output makes it ideal for both Switch and USB-C laptop
Apple 12W USB Power Adapter | Review
- USB-A charger made for the iPad
- Requires a USB-C to USB-A cable, sold separately
- Only USB-A charger to that charges the Switch as well as regular USB-C
- Smallest and lightest option that will charge while you play
Anker PowerPort II PD | Review
- Dual port charger, with USB-C and USB-A
- Great for travel with your Switch and 1-2 other devices
If none of these work for you please check out my list of Switch friendly USB-C chargers.
Don't forget to get a USB-C cable if one isn't included.


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Zenith Partners With SBS & UTS For 'Innovation Sprint'
Zenith Sydney has partnered with the University of Technology, Sydney's Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) to host an 'innovation sprint' that featured a real-world business challenge from SBS for students to solve.
Held over two days this week, the Creative Practice and Methods workshop attracted around 200 students studying a range of degrees including communications, business, engineering, IT, design, science, health and law.
The BCII is designed to drive innovation across multiple sectors, and this year Zenith was asked to set the subject's agenda, incorporating its own proprietary marketing and innovation models to innovate around a specific and real client challenge.
The sprint, undertaken during the BCII summer school, makes up part of a four-year combined degree, tackling everything from creative and critical thinking to problem-solving, future-thinking, invention, complexity and entrepreneurship.
In this particular transdisciplinary school, students explored creative methods from across all the disciplines as well as industry.
The sprint kicked off with a substantial brief from SBS head of group marketing Uma Oldham regarding a real-world business challenge.
Zenith chief innovation officer Kate Evans taught problem-framing techniques, disruption methodology, ideation techniques and a disruptive storytelling canvas, and was joined by Zenith Sydney strategy director Mark Krebs in teaching how to build and use consumer insights.
As well as all these methods, students worked with Zenith's proprietary tool for touch points and how to use media with the agency's business director, Alice Duong.
Students were divided into 31 groups to pitch their ideas to a range of tutors. Five finalists then presented to Oldham and SBS head of digital transformation Sarah Yassein, UTS course director Bem Le Hunte and Zenith Australia CEO Nickie Scriven.
The winners received an internship at Zenith and SBS to help realise their solution to the broadcaster's business challenge. The winners were Lauren Ashley, Lex Barlin, Victoria Fernandez Jones, Ciara Mulkeen, Omer Patel, and Alice Zhang.
Le Hunte said: "It's a genuine privilege for students to work on such a challenging brief from SBS and Zenith, and learn about creative methods and innovation processes that are being used in Australia's leading organisations.
"There's electricity in the classroom, the stakes are high and everyone's inspired to achieve amazing results.
"We've curated a very porous learning environment within the BCII so that brilliant industry partners like SBS and Zenith can help us make the impact universities must have to prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of the future."
Oldham said: "It was incredible to observe the journey the students took in two days. This sprint-based, time-boxed approach to solving a business problem delivered lateral and innovative solutions to drive consumption of SBS digital platforms.
"I was impressed by the fresh insights, ideas and storytelling skills of the first-year students, and am looking forward to working with them."
Evans said: "This innovation sprint attracted some of the most intelligent young minds in Australia, and the diversity and skill shown with some of their ideas was outstanding.


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Dining out in Patong can at first seem somewhat confusing as the sheer number and scope of restaurants in town is formidable and imposing to newcomers and people unfamiliar with the area. However, the mist begins to clear after you realise that the dining scene can be broken down into separate recognisable components. Of course, if you're after comfort food you'll get it in the big-name burger outlets and pubs but if you're hungry for something a little more specialised you'll have to dig a little deeper.
Here are some of the best Thai restaurants in Patong, ranging from the expensive to decidedly inexpensive; places that put their best foot forward when it comes to quality dining and good service.
- Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Express Boat
- James Bond Island Full-Day Tour via Big Boat
- Coral & Racha Islands Full-Day Tour
- Whitewater Rafting & 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure
- Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park
- Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience
- Canoeing Excursion in Phang Nga Bay with Thai Buffet Lunch
- Introduction to City Tour
- John Gray's Cave Canoeing Tour in Phang Nga Bay
Many people like to compare Pan Yaah with Baan Rim Pa and yes, both restaurants straddle the rocks by the sea and have wonderful views out over Patong Bay but Pan Yaah is more of a down-home experience serving mostly seafood dishes in a friendly rather than formal atmosphere. Good for romantic evening dining. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
- Address: 249 Prabaramee Road (Beach Road) Kalim
- Tel: 076 290 450
Gaab Kluay serves Thai dishes in an unpretentious setting, preferring to aim for midrange dishes rather than Royal Thai cuisine. The restaurant distinguishes itself in that the food is spanking fresh and the prices are reasonable, which of course means that you can splurge out a little and order multiple dishes, Thai-style. Read More...
- Opening Hours: lunch and dinner
- Address: 58/3 Phrabarami Rd. Patong
- Tel: +66 (0) 76 340 562
The strange name aside, Sea Hag is a little Patong legend in that it is openly gay and run by the extravert Khun Kenya, a charming host if there ever was one. Expect Thai dishes served in a two-storey (yet compact) setup along with sumptuous upstairs décor and with informal and friendly service. This is a real Patong experience. Read More...
- Address: 78/5 Permpong Soi III (Soi Wattana Clinic) Thaweewong Rd., Patong
- Tel: 076 341 111
A simple, no-fuss eatery a short walk from the beach, No. 9 has an impressive menu of inexpensive Thai and international cuisine, making it as popular with tourists as it is with locals – so much so that it can be a challenge to find a seat after 18:00! The staff are friendly and welcoming, serving up such delights as Penang curry and Tom Kha Gai, along with great examples of all the top tourist favourites and an impressive choice of seafood. A second No. 9 has opened further up the road, close to the entrance of Rat-U-Thit Road, and is under the same management, with the same great food. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 13:00 – 22:00
- Address: 209 Prabaramee Road, Patong
- Tel: +66 (0)7 634 1575
Essentially a themed restaurant named after a puppet show-dining experience in Bangkok, Joe Louis serves traditional Thai dishes with panache in a regal and theatrical setting complete with staff members kitted out in old Siam style. All the Thai favourites are here – phad thai, fried rice, and massaman curry, but the restaurant specialises in seafood so make sure you try out that side of the menu.
Accurately described as 'modern Thai', the fare at Lim's is deliciously fresh, skilfully presented and the perfect complement to an extremely attractive eatery. Duck breast salad is perfectly yielding with natural local herbs while the grilled sticks of chicken with papaya salad are exemplary in their tenderness. The fried tofu with peanut sauce is remarkably soft while green chicken curry fairly bounces with freshness. But the star of the evening is deep-fried sea bass with green mango salad; its juicy and wholesome filets almost a meal in itself. This is great stuff and well worth sampling. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Daily - 18:30 – 23:00 - From beginning of May to end of October, closed on Sundays.
- Location: At Jungceylon, Silang Boulevard Zone
- Address: 28 Phrabaramee Road, Soi 7, Kalim Beach, Phuket, 83150
- Tel: +66 (0)76 344 834
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Series: If I Stay # 2
Published by Dutton Juvenile on April 5, 2011
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library
It's been three years since the devastating accident . . . three years since Mia walked out of Adam's life forever.
Now living on opposite coasts, Mia is Juilliard's rising star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to his new rock star status and celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in New York by himself, chance brings the couple together again, for one last night. As they explore the city that has become Mia's home, Adam and Mia revisit the past and open their hearts to the future-and each other.
Told from Adam's point of view in the spare, lyrical prose that defined If I Stay, Where She Went explores the devastation of grief, the promise of new hope, and the flame of rekindled romance.
"Where She Went," the sequel to If I Stay, is a very different story, and not only because the sequel is narrated by Adam, rather than Mia. If you read "If I Stay," (and if you didn't, I highly recommend it), you know that it ended with an incredible cliffhanger, and here with the sequel, we have the resolution.


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Peyton vs. Brady- WOW! Love it! I am not a fan of either team but Peyton and the Broncos should win.
SF vs. Seattle- I look for an upset with the Niners prevailing.
I will be cheering for the Patriots and the 49ers this weekend. Both games should be great, as these probably are the best four teams this year.
Related note, kalli have you seen the Beats commercial with Colin? I love it and that song is now my earworm!
Really looking forward to the Broncos Patriots game. Rooting for the Broncos. As for the other game, whoever wins is fine with me.
And the Pats go down ...
What an exciting finish and a well deserved victory for the Seakawks!
The best offense vs. the best defense in New York!!
Very disgusted with the Seasocks and their fans. Sherman being the way he was just really lame, not only that but fans actually threw food at Bowman as he was being carted off the field when he tore his ACL. Horrible. Go Broncos.
I have seen that commercial, Shades. Too bad the man threw ints, oh well. Such a sad game, I didn't care about the SB much after that injury to Bowman, so devastating..and again, Seasocks/fans.. really..just distasteful.
Well I can't root for either team ... I'm just hoping hubby wins money again this year on his buy-a-square gambling game.
I like the Broncos playing away from the 12th man.
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In child custody and visitation cases there are several factors the courts will use to determine what is in "the best interests of the child". The parties are the primary source of information with regard to the weight the judge will give to each of these factors. However, due to the highly charged nature, and thus, skewed view of the facts, the courts do not rely solely on the parties' account of details. Rather, the courts employ other entities and professionals to help them in this most delicate decision. So, for instance, to gain insight into the home environment of each of the parties, the courts will employ the Dept. of Probation, or its equivalent, to conduct a homestudy. A homestudy consists of an agency worker going out to each party's home to check for safety, habitability and adequacy of the home. The worker will check their sleeping space, whether safe conditions exist, if there is adequate food, etc. The worker will also interview each occupant who lives in the home in addition to the parent in an effort to get an insightful picture of how the child lives or would live if he or she were ordered to live or visit with that parent.
Another major tool used in child custody litigation is the forensics evaluation. Forensics is the utilization of a psychologist, psychiatrist or social worker to make an assessment and give testimony with respect to custody and visitation. The court will first determine if forensics is needed, which will be based on the particular circumstances of the case. This is crucial because without an expert's opinion, the court can make a determination about custody and visitation on information provided mainly by the parties, and other sources that do not supplant the parties' accounts accurately. Although the authority to order forensics examination is granted by Section 251 of the Family Court Act, caselaw indicates that that decision is within the sound discretion of the court. For example, where the court believes that there is no issue with respect to the emotional health or mental state of either parent or the child, it may rely on other evidence provided by the parties and their witnesses to make its ruling. So although either party may request that forensics be conducted, if the court is not convinced that this evidence is necessary in helping it to reach a custody or visitation determination, they may deny such a request. On the other hand, it has been held to be "reversible error" by the appellate courts, where the court refuses to order forensics where custody was changed/modified without a hearing, where there were patent issues of abuse, neglect, domestic violence or other psychological and emotional concerns, where there was parental alienation or where the child resists visitation (without justification). In any of these circumstances either party, by his or her attorney and the attorney for the child (the law guardian), may request forensics either orally or formally (by motion). The latter method is preferred. This way, if the court still denies the request there is a record for appeal.
Even in cases where an expert conducts an evaluation, his or her recommendation is not determinative of who will be awarded custody or if visitation will be granted. The opinion of the expert is, in essence, but one factor of many to consider in the court's decision as to what is in the best interest of the child. The court will typically use the information gathered by the expert to help it to get a more comprehensive picture of all of the circumstances in the case, and not to allow the expert to make the ultimate decision. The evaluation typically involves an interview with each party, an interview with the child, an observation of the child with each parent, contacting the school and physicians, along with treating mental health experts, family, friends and other relevant players in the child's life. The expert will also administer psychological testing to either or both parents and, in some instances, the child. Furthermore, some will make home visits and other types of visits deemed necessary to make a more complete assessment. The expert chosen to conduct the evaluation will be selected based on issues or concerns raised by either parent and/or the attorney for the child. For instance, in a case where the attorney for the child believes that there are some alienation issues, a psychologist may be employed to do the evaluation. If the custody or visitation case is more of just a "fit vs. fit" test, a social worker may be suitable to conduct the evaluation.
The evaluation may take up to several weeks and, in some cases, several months to complete for a number of reasons. The interviews may need several sessions to accommodate all parties' schedules; the testing may need time to conduct and complete; and interviewing the collateral contacts ( i.e. family, friends, etc.) may be time consuming. In fact, it is not uncommon for more than one evaluation to be conducted if the custody litigation takes several years, which does occasionally occur. It is because of this reason that some courts wish to forgo forensics, with their rationale being that prolonging child custody or visitation cases only serves to perpetuate conflict within families. However, some courts merely want to expedite the process in an effort to address more protracted cases.
In any case, where either parent is insistent that some serious concerns be uncovered, confirmed, or explored it is advisable to implore the court to have forensics done. Although the costs for these evaluations may be borne by either or both parties, it can be a deal closer for the parent who really wants to highlight the inability or instability of the other parent to be a nurturing or loving parent.


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Our appraisals take into consideration the applicability of various discounts, premiums and tax adjustments that are applied to various entity types such as C and S corporations, general partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, fractional interests in real estate, and tenancy-in-common interests.
Our appraisals are designed to meet IRS, SEC and FASB standards in an ever-increasing regulatory environment. Center Point's primary mission is to provide high-quality, defensible valuations in the event of an IRS challenge, financial statement audit, or SEC scrutiny in preparation for an IPO.
We have extensive experience valuing privately held businesses ranging from pre-revenue venture-backed startups to established corporations with revenue over $350 million.
Whatever the size and stage of your business, Center Point has the experience and expertise to meet your needs.
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Center Point has worked with a number of firms whose partners or shareholders required a valuation for the purpose of a partner or shareholder buyout.
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FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations, and ASC 350, Goodwill and Intangible Assets drive the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination.


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Saturday marked the 18th consecutive season UM opener I've covered for the Palm Beach Post and it was easily the most exciting and interesting of the bunch.
Here's a look back at Saturday's game:
OFFENSE: Duke Johnson had a coming-out party that will long be remembered by UM fans. The freshman had only seven carries yet was easily the Hurricanes' most dominating player in the game. The biggest worry with Johnson is that he's so dynamic a playmaker that coaches may be tempted to overuse him. Quarterback Stephen Morris also had a sensational game even though his statistics (28-of-45 for 207 yards) aren't eye-popping. The junior had a minimum of 5-7 passes dropped, including one that ended up as his only interception of the game. Johnson wasn't the only freshman to have a breakout performance. Malcolm Lewis (4 catches, 42 yards, one touchdown) looks like he'll be able to help the Hurricanes plenty in the passing game and right offensive tackle Ereck Flowers went pretty much unnoticed, which is a good thing. It's an open question when Seantrel Henderson returns but if Flowers keeps playing the way he did Saturday, it may not matter. Also big props to the rest of the offensive line, whose starters played virtually every snap in the game and limited Boston College to one sack. Clive Walford had a nice block on one of Johnson's touchdown runs, but the tight ends will have to do better than four receptions for 22 yards to keep some of the heat off of UM's young receivers. Finally, you have to love the balance in UM's offensive attack – 208 yards rushing and 207 yards passing. That will win you a lot of games. GRADE: A.
DEFENSE: Not a complete disaster, but close. UM allowed 441 passing yards on Saturday, the third-most in school history. That would be embarrassing enough except that it came against a Boston College team that ranked No. 100 in passing offense last season and was missing two of its top pass-catching targets. BC receivers weren't just wide open, they were WIDE OPEN all game long. Especially disconcerting was watching Vaughn Telemaque struggle so badly. Telemaque is a senior with more starts than anyone on UM's roster. Randy Shannon once told me that Telemaque could "turn into the next Reed." I assumed he was talking about Edward Reed, but maybe he meant Harry Reid. As bad as the pass defense played, the Hurricanes' pass rush was even worse. The defensive line got zero pressure the entire game, allowing BC quarterback Chase Rettig to play 'pick the open receiver." Anthony Chickillo appeared so frustrated that he was called for a roughing-the-quarterback penalty on one of the few times a UM lineman got within sniffing distance of Rettig. UM only had 24 sacks last season, one of the lowest totals in school history. After Saturday, 24 sacks for the season is starting to look pretty good. But like I said, it wasn't a complete disaster on defense. Middle linebacker Denzel Perryman turned the game around with his 41-yard interception return for a touchdown on the last snap of the first quarter and generally played very well. The sophomore will be an All-ACC player by the time he leaves UM. Linebacker Eddie Johnson also played well, causing a fumble and finishing with a tackle for lost yardage. Defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio has to find a way to get Johnson more snaps. The Hurricanes' defense also generated three turnovers, which is 20 percent of their total last season (for the mathematically challenged, UM generated only 15 turnovers in 2011.) After Saturday's performance, one thing is for certain: D'Onofrio has his work cut out. GRADE: D.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Besides Perryman's interception and Duke Johnson's two long touchdown runs, the game's biggest play from UM's vantage point was punter Dalton Botts scooping up an errant snap (memo to Olsen Pierre: get the hell out of the way) and getting the ball off to avoid a potential disaster late in the first half. Botts, a quarterback in high school, displayed pretty good athletic ability on the play. Kudos also to Jake Wieclaw who nailed two short field goal attempts. The kickoff return duo of Phillip Dorsett and Duke Johnson is solid and coach Al Golden's coverage units are always good. GRADE: A.
COACHING: A game ball should go to offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, who kept Boston College's defense off-balance and out of breath with a hurry-up, no-huddle attack. Not sure we can blame D'Onofrio for anything that happened on defense, although the heavy rotation of players didn't appear to benefit the Hurricanes. Golden deserves plenty of credit for keeping the Baby Canes focused after they went down 14-0 in the first half. Admit it. You though the game was over at that point. GRADE: B.


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Recruiting staff that would add value to our institution and espouse our inherent company values lies at the heart of our human resources perspective. We strive to contribute to the personal and professional progress of each and every staff member, and to enhance their welfare, whilst fostering a cordial and supportive working environment.
We recruit our staff from among ambitious, success-oriented candidates, and empower our employees with the support they need to achieve their goals as members of our company.
Our Performance Evaluation System, which is based on openness, objectivity, and feedback received throughout the year, paves the way for a process whereby personal and institutional goals are aligned; employees are able to shape their careers and meet their aspirations; and can draw up their action plans to this effect.
To enhance our employees' technical credentials, we provide them with the opportunity to participate in seminars both at home and abroad, while our managers are also offered programmes that would improve their leadership capabilities and contribute to their personal development.
As with all our endeavours, we strive to make a difference with our social activities and the working environment we provide, while offering competitive remuneration and fringe benefit packages, to make it possible for our employees to raise their living standards.
We acknowledge and truly embrace the notion that "A Happy Employee Is A Happy Client".


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Xmsr Canada appointed SVP sales/marketing
TORONTO, Aug. 30 /CNW/
XM Canada (TSX: XSR), is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald McKenzie as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, McKenzie will be responsible for all sales and marketing functions of XM Canada, including retail, automotive distribution channels and listener care.
McKenzie has more than 22 years experience in sales and marketing in a variety of industries, including the past 10 years in Canada's wireless telecommunications arena where he played an instrumental role in the design and build of distribution channels for Clearnet, now TELUS Mobility.
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