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The design fair Maison&Objet starts today, in Paris, and intends to present the latest inspirations in interior design and furniture.
The new exhibitors are having the biggest challenge in their history, fighting with the others brands to define prestige and the future trends.
All over the world, we make our selection to present the best new exhibitors at Maison&Objet:
ALKI Hall 8 | F33 G34
With a considerable experience, Alki Laia's collection shows a very unique work that inspire very smooth and simplicity sensations. Beyond the passion for furniture design, this brand bases are very environmental concerned, therefore the use of the eco-conception rules day by day.
DOOW Hall 8 | D94
After over a decade of cooperation, several designers finally get together to raise a new born brand. A very interesting combination of craftsmanship and knowledge is very expressed on their pieces.
FOUNDRY Hall 8 | F106
This Singapore furniture brand congregates several collections from around the globe. Sharing the same desire of innovation and sense of style, the company presents you a very exclusive assorted of pieces for different purposes. Each one with a special detail that makes it unique.
And of course BRABBU Hall 5B | M26
Embracing the force of nature and it´s elements and senses, BRABBU pleases you with several home design pieces, like IRIS mirror.
Each one represents a natural design and brings you a time full of memories of comfort and relaxing feelings. It's just like imagine that you can get everything while you are walking through the forest. Freedom and adventure. BRABBU, an intense way of living.


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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released the first trailer for "Cult of Chucky," the upcoming seventh film in the long-running "Child's Play" franchise.
Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) is erroneously convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family. But when her psychiatrist introduces a new therapeutic 'tool' to facilitate his patients' group sessions' – an all-too-familiar 'Good Guy' doll with an innocently smiling face – a string of grisly deaths begins to plague the asylum, and Nica starts to wonder if maybe she isn't crazy after all.
Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) races to Nica's aid, but to save her he'll have to get past Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) who will do anything, no matter how deadly or depraved, to help her beloved devil doll. Don Mancini penned and directs the new film which is set to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on October 3rd.

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David had been successful in subduing his enemies and bringing peace to his reign in Israel. He was a strong force in battle and the Lord was on his side. Among those nations, was the nation of the children of Ammon. When Saul had been king, fighting occurred between Israel and the Ammonites, and Saul had defeated them. Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, then had peace with Israel. This is the state of the matter, when David took over as king of Israel. The chapter begins:
1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.
3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land?
4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.
5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.
When Nahash died, his son Hanun became king of the children of Ammon. David determined to maintain peace with their nation, as he felt kindness had been shown to him by Nahash. David sent messengers to Hanun to comfort him while mourning the death of his father. The princes of Hanun convinced him that David was deceiving him and was actually sending spies to see how they could overthrow his kingdom. Rather then accepting the messengers of David with gratitude, Hanun abused them, shaved and shamed them, and sent them away. Others went and told David what had happened to his messengers, and David sent for them. They were ashamed of what had happened. As an Israelite, having beards was important to their faith. David told them to stay in Jericho until their hair had grown back, and then return to him.
6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.
7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.
8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.
11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.
12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
Knowing they were now repulsive to David, Hanun began to prepared for war against them near Medeba, hiring 32,000 chariots and horsemen, and gathering with king of the Syrian kingdom of Maachah, and his men. David sent Joab and the army of Israel's mighty men to fight. The greatest were placed in fighting positions against the Syrians, while the rest of the men were placed under the charge of Abishai against the Ammonites. Joab made plans that if either was finding their enemies to be to strong, they were to be helped by the other. When Joab and his men were ready to fight, the Syrians fled. When the Ammonites saw them run away, they also fled from Abishai. Joab returned to Jerusalem.
16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.
The Syrians saw their failures, they sent messengers to gather their armies with the armies of Hadarezer under captain Shophach. David was informed, so he gathered his armies and went against them. They fought, some of the Syrians fled, but David and the host of Israel killed 7,000 Syrains with chariots, 40,000 of the footment, as well as Shophach. The people of Hadarezer gave in to defeat and made peace with David. The men of Hadarezer became the servants of Israel and decided they were no longer going to fight along with the Ammonites.
The Israelites were truly blessed to have the Lord on their side when they were led by the faithful. David and his armies were able to bring peace to Israel with the strength of the Lord. A lesson from this is that our enemies can be stirred up against us at any time, even when we feel that we have peace in our lives. This happens especially when Satan tempts men with pride and power, as he did with Hanun and his princes. Our trust in God and His plan, expressed by our willingness to keep the commandments, will keep us worthy of his help with any adversity in our lives.


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What is the New Mexico tax amnesty I've heard about?
Instead of the old tax amnesty program there is another one called Managed Audit
New Mexico's Tax Amnesty law expired September 30, 2010. However, there is still an opportunity to avoid penalties & interest if you qualify for a Managed Audit.
Requirements. The main requirements to qualify for a Managed Audit are:
At the end. You must pay in full all taxes due on delinquent tax returns within 180 days of the date of the state's billing notice.
From start to finish a Managed Audit will take at least nine months.
State Resource: FYI 403, Managed Audit


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Herb Roasted Chicken
Sometimes it's just easier to cook the whole darn bird. At least that's what I figured would be easiest for our Easter dinner. [Yes, I know, this post is wildly late.] I've never roasted a whole chicken – or turkey! – before, and I figured it was high time to give it a try. Plus, … Continue reading
Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes
Since we all know I'm not a vegetarian, I think it's pretty safe to assume I'm no where near being a vegan (not even a little bit). I've never baked anything vegan (always wondered how they did it with no milk, butter or eggs) until now. We were recently invited over to a friend's house … Continue reading
Eggplant Lasagna
I really like vegetarian lasagna – I think even more than lasagna with a meat sauce. Shh, don't tell anyone in Bologna that I said that! I don't know why, I just like it better with veggies. I have never had an eggplant lasagna before, but it just sounded delicious: eggplant (one of my favorite … Continue reading
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
I've been thinking lately about comfort food. Probably because it's winter, it's cold outside, and comfort food usually warms you body and soul. And apparently in 2012 comfort food is coming back into style at some of the top U.S. restaurants – who knew!? When I imagine comfort food, I generally picture baked mac n' … Continue reading
No-Knead Bread
This is an oldie but a goodie. This recipe hit the big time when the New York Times published an article – and the recipe – in November of 2006 about Jim Lahey and the Sullivan Street Bakery's bread baking sans kneading. The secret here is letting time do the work for you, and this … Continue reading
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
In Northern Italy, about half way between Venice and Florence, lies a red-roofed city called Bologna that is filled with quirky charm and absolutely spectacular food. Many people consider Bologna to be the culinary capital of Italy. This region is the birthplace of lasagna, mortadella, ragu, tortellini in brodo, and oh so much more! I … Continue reading
Holiday Favorites & Cranberry Sauce
I don't know about you, but I'm still full from Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday. Yes indeed, that was one delicious – and bountiful – meal! My mom did most of the cooking this year, and I assisted as sous chef. We (mostly she) made prime rib with a horseradish crust, Brussels sprouts with bacon, roasted … Continue reading


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There was a cartoon in Private Eye this week. A busker stood outside a record shop. The shop is advertising "X Factor Winner 2008" discs. The busker has a sign saying "X Factor Winner 2007".
David was asked not to photograph him by a minder, but as you can see he did.
The security for the forthcoming Conservative Party Conference is gearing up. We noticed on Tuesday that the rubbish bins had disappeared. Now there are fences all around the conference centre and turnstiles and more policemen that you normally see in a year.
I promised a card for the Birmingham City fans after the Aston Villa one last time. Here it is.
I made a large three-fold card and put silver card on half the front page covered with a backing paper I made up on the computer. I then printed off three copies of the logo which I decoupaged onto white, silver, blue, patterned and more silver card. I printed off the sentiment using the Bend It font again and matted that up the same way.
The 1st inside page I made a large panel using the same combinations of card and for the 2nd page I printed off the recipient's name and age and then matted it up again in the same way.
The back page is just a large panel using the backing paper matted onto silver, blue and silver card.


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The Texas Motor Speedway Media Relations Department is located on the 6th floor of The Speedway Club outside of Turn 1 of the speedway.
FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 2, 2015) - WinStar World Casino and Resort 350 Notebook:
Christopher Bell, a native of Norman, Okla. who won the truck race at iconic Eldora Speedway earlier this season, will run fulltime in 2016 for Kyle Busch Motorsports as the team looks to feature several successful up-and-comers in NASCAR competition. Bell, the 2013 USAC National Midget champion, has accumulated 15 wins in midget and Late Model races this season in addition to his victory at Eldora. The team is looking for him to follow in the footsteps of Erik Jones, who won the XFINITY Series race in April at Texas Motor Speedway and then sat on the pole for the NCWTS race in June here. Bell has started only five times this year, but has two top-five finishes to go along with his victory.
Erik Jones returns to Texas Motor Speedway for the WinStar World Casino and Resort 350 at the top of the series standings. Jones has been successful at TMS winning the XFINITY Series race in April and then earning the pole for the truck race in June. Jones enters this weekend's race with a streak of 12 consecutive top-10 finishes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Jones has had an interesting run at Texas Motor Speedway. In 2014, he missed his high school graduation for his first truck series race, but TMS President Eddie Gossage staged a special graduation ceremony for him before the race. He then won the XFINITY Series race in April and then the pole for the trucks in June.
"It has been a great learning experience from my first mile-and-a-half race, the high school graduation and picking up my first XFINITY Series win there," Jones said. "It's a place that is pretty special to me. I'll definitely have a big smile on my face when we get back there."
Two-time defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Matt Crafton will look to become just the third driver in TMS history to sweep its truck races in the same season when he returns for Friday night's WinStar World Casino & Resort 350. Crafton, who won June's WinStar World Casino & Resort 400, is looking to join Johnny Sauter (2012) and Brendan Gaughan (2002 and again in '03) as the only drivers to accomplish the sweep. Crafton, who last year became the first NCWTS driver to win consecutive championships, is looking to extend that historical footnote with his third in a row. Crafton, who has a series-high five wins this season, is second in the championship hunt, just 10 points behind Erik Jones with three races remaining including this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
Crafton, who has the second-highest number of NCWTS starts in TMS history with 29 (David Starr owns the record with 31), has been a fan of the speedway for a long time.
"You don't have to reacquaint yourself with the race track, but this track has changed quite a bit over the years," Crafton said. "Last year in this June race, it was really, really different than what I'd seen in the past. Usually when you're here, you can run quite a few laps wide open and I bet there wasn't a total of five laps the whole weekend wide open. It's a lot slipperier and the race track is getting a lot more age on it. It's definitely changing and I think it's changing for the better."
Former Texas Motor Speedway winner Jeb Burton returns to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for this week's WinStar World Casino and Resort 350. Burton, who currently is running his rookie season in the Sprint Cup Series with BK Racing, will make the truck start at Texas with JR Motorsports.
"We are looking forward to it," team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. "Hopefully, he can get a good run. He's looking for an opportunity to show what he can do. Opportunities like this are slim, so we're looking forward to it."
Burton's fifth start at Texas becomes possible thanks to a collaborative effort between JR Motorsports and Stewart-Haas Racing co-owner Gene Haas, who sponsors the truck, and SHR General Manager Joe Custer, whose son Cole will run for a championship with JRM next season.
"I'm excited about the opportunity," Burton said. "(We're) trying to build a notebook for Cole (Custer) for next year, so he can go try and win the championship. We're going there to win the race for sure. It's a great opportunity for me to get back into the truck series in something fast and something I can win in the truck series. I've got a pole, a win and a second place there in trucks, so I have a good track record there."
Burton, the son of 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, will drive the #00 Haas Automation Chevrolet Silverado, the same truck Kyle Larson raced in the Lucas Oil 225 at Chicagoland Speedway in September.
Burton returns to the truck series for his 50th career start at the site of his lone victory in 2013, when he drove for Turner Scott Motorsports. In 49 NCWTS starts overall, the 22-year-old has tallied one victory, seven top fives and 19 top 10s. In 2013, Burton earned seven poles, tying Austin Dillon for the most poles in a rookie season.
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In the wake of Wednesday's cold front, Thursday's weather is driven by a strong wind still running across South Florida.
With the wind will come a little more sunshine Thursday afternoon, with highs reaching 78.
Boaters are urged to use caution on the water as a rip current risk continues and small craft advisories are still in effect.
At South Florida's beaches Thursday morning, locals and visitors said they weren't expecting the windy conditions.
"I think it's terrible, I hate it" New Yorker Bob Prisco said. "I cannot believe this is happening to me, but it's snowing in New York, so it's not so bad."
Freddy Rodriguez, from Hollywood, bundled up.
"It's just so cold right now, I'm not used to this," Rodriguez said.
Not everyone was upset with the cooler temps.
"I like it, I like it, it's a nice change of pace, it beats the hot sun all the time so it's refreshing," said Phil Lytle, who lives on Hollywood Beach.
Friday is expected to stay breezy and will be a bit warmer, with partly sunny conditions and highs around 82.
After the brief cool-down, temperatures will warm into the lower and mid-80s for the weekend as rain chances return.
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Bushfire Attack Levels
Bushfire Attack Level
In the Australian Standards As 3959, they have classified different bushfire intensity levels that a home may experience during a bushfire. These are referred to as Bushfire Attack Levels, or BAL's for short.
There are 6 bushfire attack levels in total, these are;
- BAL Flame Zone
- BAL Low
These individual levels are based on;
- The region where you live.
- The vegetation type around your property.
- The distance from your home to individual vegetation types.
- Slope on the property.
There is a free website which helps you calculate your bushfire attack level, simply click the bushfire attack level calculator link.
Once you have worked out your bushfire attack level, you are then able to refer to the relevant section of the Australian Standards AS 3959. These sections guide you on the steps that should be taken during the construction or retrofitting of your home, this will lower the risk associated with living in a bushfire prone area.
Some of these steps aren't as expensive as one might think but can make a huge difference during a bushfire.
You are also able to see how your bushfire attack level might be reduced, one step that can make a huge difference is the size of a bushfire protection zone around your home.
A bushfire protection zone is a safety perimeter around your home that is free from flammable material, the distance recommended by most fire agencies is a minimum of 20 meters, however if you live in a highly forested area, you may want to increase this distance.
By referring to the Australian Standards AS 3959, you are able to clearly see the distance that your buffer zone should be in order to reduce your bushfire attack level to a satisfactory rating.
Within this zone you can still have some vegetation, the main focus is keeping any grass to below 10cm and have the right spacing between trees as well as shrubs.
For more information on downloading the Australian Standards AS 3959 click the link.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Many of you know that I lost my beloved Snoops last week and I am so grateful for the kind words and thoughts from everyone.
I rescued him when I was living in LA and working at Disney and I often say he rescued me. By the time he came into my life he already lived in two different homes and I still have no idea why anyone would have given up such a wonderful animal. Tearing up boxes and paper was his worst crime. If there was a box, Snoops would find it.
About a month ago I was working in the studio and listening to the soundtrack of "Tangled". I heard something behind me where Snoops was sleeping and this is what I caught him doing. I swear to you this music was playing, I did not add it afterwards.
I will miss Snoops for the rest of my life.
Posted by Peter Emmerich at 3/13/2011
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- Janine Tondu said...
Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss Peter, deepest sympathies.
- 13 March, 2011 22:06
- RYAN ASTAMENDI PHOTOGRAPHY said...
Great video! I'm so sorry to hear about Snoops. I know that pets are like family, and when we lose them, it's really rough.
- 14 March, 2011 01:43
- The Art of Caitlyn Dailey said...
He will be missed.
And that video put the biggest smile on my face... the music went perfectly!
- 14 March, 2011 22:58
- Vincenzo said...
Oh so sorry Peter...I know how hard it is...but I'm sure you gave him a great life...you can take comfort in that!!!
- 15 March, 2011 22:16
- R.Dress said...
I'm so sorry to hear this news. You gave him a good life I'm sure. My deepest regards goes out to you Peter.
- 14 March, 2012 23:34
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Every time you take a hot shower, turn on the dishwasher or wash your hands with warm water, you can thank your water heater. This simple appliance plays an important part in your everyday life, and it's important not to leave water heater maintenance off your to-do list. By performing a few simple tasks, you can keep your water heater running properly, as well as keeping its efficiency high and energy consumption low.
- Dial the water heater's temperature down to 120 degrees from the usual factory setting of 140 degrees. This lower temperature setting keeps the water heater at a safe heat and consumes less energy.
- Twice a year, partially flush the water tank to clear any sediment or deposits from the bottom of the tank. Put a bucket or large tub to catch the water underneath the drain valve, and open it to let water flow out of the tank. Watch the water and turn off the valve when the water runs clear and you have drained several gallons. Look through the clean-out hole of the tank to check for sediment or lime deposits, and carefully remove any buildup.
- Once a year, test the temperature and pressure valve. Open the valve part way and let go of the valve handle, making sure it snaps itself shut quickly. Have the valve replaced if this does not happen.
Performing water heater maintenance should be an important part of your home upkeep schedule. Taking proper care of your water heater will keep it functioning optimally and lead to a long life for the equipment.
For more information about water heater maintenance, or for other home comfort concerns, contact Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. We've proudly serviced the plumbing, heating and cooling needs of homeowners throughout the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts since 1928.
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Saturday, 4 January 2014
By The Sea ~ 1/52
This first week of January is not at all how I envisioned it. The plan was to laze away hot summer mornings at the beach with my two girls, picnic lunches, afternoon siestas and then cleaning up the trail of sand that always makes its way home with us...
But instead it's been crashing waves and overcast days. And still I feel called to the sea.
Today as I watched the waves pelt the sand I got been thinking about my guiding word - honour - and simple ways I could make it more part of my moments, minutes, days and weeks.
And then I realised I was already doing it. Sitting by the water, witnessing its rhythm {and my internal rhythm}. Taking time out here to just breathe, to honour where I'm at.
I'm always mesmerised by the water's view - no matter the sea's temperament. So here begins a photo a week savouring the rhythm of the sea.
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Beautiful, your words and your photo. I too find peace by the water, so calming.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful words and beautiful image. Just lovely xReplyDelete
The sea, so comforting! Enjoy! xxooReplyDelete
love the sound of the sea, especially with the crashing waves. It's lovely that you can see that you are already living by your word for the year!ReplyDelete
The water does have such a calming effect, the rhythmic nature of it quite mesmerising. Such a beautiful photo. xxReplyDelete
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The trunk show of extra-special fine jewelry pieces that's on this week through Saturday at Hermès' 240 Worth Ave. store is made extra special with a series of circus-themed boxes used for displaying them.
The mechanical boxes, made in France by Hermès, whose exteriors are rendered in the house's signature orange, of course, are charming to look at and are a delightful way to show off some very impressive jewelry designs.
The trunk show includes more than 60 very limited edition pieces and introduces several new Hermès designs such as Tempte rings, Spiral bracelets and the $168,000 Bariena rose gold and brown diamond bracelet, which is one of two available in the United States (at the Palm Beach and Beverly Hills Hermès branches). That's the top priced item in the collection being presented.
The entry-level price, for a quartz ring or bracelet, is about $2,500.
Even if you can't (or won't) afford such things at the moment, it's worth a trip to check out the display boxes.


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For almost two years Grace Baptist Mission, in Clinton, has been working to secure land for a future permanent location. During this time they have relocated to a different temporary meeting facility and tried, unsuccessfully, to secure a piece of land on Pinehaven Drive. Finally, after almost two years, thirteen acres has been purchased on Clinton-Tenan Road and City use approval has been acquired. Now, as the Mission continues to grow, they have something to look forward to. Praise the Lord!
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Coffee Kitchen Decor – Decorating Ideas For A Coffee Themed Kitchen
Whether you are a coffee lover or not, coffee kitchen decor makes a great choice for decorating your kitchen. It can give your kitchen, which is the heart of the house, an elegant and fun feel. There are a lot of ways to utilize coffee themed decor items to decorate your kitchen. Here are some that you might want to consider:
- Coffee Themed Signs – If you have an adequate amount of wall space in your kitchen, hanging coffee tin signs is a fun way to cover some walls. How about a grouping next to your kitchen dinette set? There is a large selection of coffee and coffee shop themed signs available online at places like Amazon and eBay. Many cost $10 to $15 so this is an affordable way to get some wall decor for your kitchen.
- Shelf Display Ideas – If you have pot shelves above your kitchen cabinets, this is a great place to display some coffee related items. One of my favorite ideas for spaces like this is to collect some vintage coffee items such as antique coffee grinders and coffee pots to display up there.
- Window Treatments – Did you know you can buy curtains for your kitchen windows with cups of coffee on them? This is a cute way to dress up your kitchen windows and tie the whole room together at the same time. You can find these window treatments at.
- Vinyl Wall Lettering – How about some vinyl wall lettering for your coffee kitchen? Vinyl wall lettering has become more popular in the past decade and is extremely affordable. Just do an online search for "coffee vinyl wall lettering" and you will find a bunch of cute options with coffee inspired quotes that you can use in your kitchen.
- Become a Decoupaging Queen (or King) – Download and print off some coffee clip art and use it to decoupage some items for your kitchen counters. A tray to store coffee items and some containers for storing dry food items are just a couple of ideas. If you have never decoupaged before, it is very easy to do and there are some great tutorials on YouTube that can walk you through the process.
So as you can see, there are a great many options available to you if you are looking to jazz up your kitchen with a coffee decor inspired makeover. Get creative, don't be afraid to think outside the box a little, and have some fun!
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30 Dec Retirement Account Contributions Allowed for Under-Median Income Chapter 13 Debtors: More on In re Parks
A state of Washington bankruptcy court decided that chapter 13 debtors with household incomes that are below their state's median income levels can continue making contributions to 401(k) and other retirement accounts. In re Bruce, No. 11-40939-BDL (Bky.W.D.Wash. Dec. 11, 2012), held that the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel decision in In re Parks, 475 B.R .703 (9th Cir.BAP 2012), applied only to above-median income debtors who were subject to the bankruptcy code's "means test." The court in Bruce also held that Parks neglected to apply section 541(b)(7)(A)(i) in a manner which would allow chapter 13 debtors to continue such contributions under section 1325(b)(2)'s reasonableness standard.
Both Parks and Bruce agreed that chapter 13 debtors can continue to repay retirement account loans during the life of a chapter 13 plan.
The married debtors in Bruce had a three person household with a monthly income of $5,300.20. The husband listed a 401(k) contribution of $160.33 per month, and a 401(k) loan payment of $32.50 per month. The chapter 13 plan provided for a monthly payment of $900.00 month for 36 months,with anincreaseof $32.50 when the 401(k) loan loan was paid off one year into the plan.
The trustee objected, relying on In re Parks. The bankruptcy court made short work of the trustee's argument regarding the means test, noting that the debtors were below median income, unlike the Parks debtor.
The court then turned to sections 1325(b)(2) and 541(b)(7)(A)(i), and addressed an argument not made by the debtor in Parks. The Bruce debtor argued that section 541 required that the 401(k) contributions made in the six months prior to the filing of the case be excluded from his income for purposes of section 1325(b)(2), and the court agreed. This meant that the ongoing 401(k) contributions would be allowed. The court also held that Bruce's chapter 13 payment would not have to increase when his 401(k) loan repayment was finished.
The Parks decision inspired much commentary in the legal community, due to having been issued by an intermediate federal appeals court. Time will tell whether In re Bruce will be followed by other courts.
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Posted: Nov 22, 2014
Philadelphia, Pa. - Despite their best efforts, the Owls had an incredibly challenging contest against the University of Pennsylvania, losing all of their 6 matches.
In the singles, Tiffany Sheng lost to the Quakers' ace 14-21, 13-21. Eram Haider took a tough loss to her opponent with the score of 6-21, 16-21. Mariam Haider, meanwhile, had a really close match, but fell in the final moments by a score of 12-21, 19-21.
In the doubles matches, Tiffany and Stephanie lost their match(13-21, 18-21) as did May and Laura (8-21, 13-21). The sisters Eram and Mariam took their match into three games, and although their chemistry and intensity were incredible, they lost with the score of 22-20, 17-21, and 13-21.


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Tonight I am sending home information about literacy activities happening at Parkcrest and around Kamloops. Exciting and Fun events are happening in our community.
This Monday: Several classes have chosen to participate in the Unplug and Play challenge. Can we rise to this challenge??? I know we can! Students are asked to have less screen time (video games, TV etc) and spend more time reading. They will track their time and then next Monday bring in their papers.
Literacy Week runs Jan 21-25. Parkcrest will have activities happening each day.
Each Day:
We will hear Mr. Aziz read aloud a story each morning on the announcements
Classes will be writing a story. Each day classes will pass their story onto another class for them to continue on. On Friday we will get to hear the whole story.
Kamloops Blazers are coming to visit each class on Monday
All week students can bring in a 'gently used' book or a couple of books to go into a book swap. They will be given a coupon and then on Friday, students can go to the book swap and choose a new book.
After lunch each day the whole school will take part in DEAR (drop everything and read)
Friday- is "Dress as your Favourite Storybook Character" day
Thanks for your support everyone. This sounds like a very exciting week! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at email@example.com or contact me at the school.
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(This is the first in a series of posts from a message delivered November 27, 2016. The texts were Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13: 11-14, and Matthew 23: 37-44.)
This summer, Karl Meltzer traveled on the Appalachian Trail. It runs 2190 miles from Maine to Georgia. It runs about the same distance as a line from LA to Washington DC. And Karl ran, too. He covered about 50 miles a day. He traveled the trail in 45 days and 22 hours, beating the previous record by 10 hours. On the last day, September 17-18, he covered 83 miles. Because, he said, when you only have 30 miles left, why sleep?
This is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is the month before Christmas, a season when we learn how to look ahead. Which sound funny, because we are all experts on looking ahead.
Sometimes we look with worry. Sometimes we look with anticipation and hope. Sometimes we look and we want to drown it out.
Recently, I talked with a young man looking ahead to surgery with anxiousness, because you have to let go of your control for surgery.
Recently, I talked with a wife looking ahead to her husband's death, knowing it was coming soon, knowing that there wasn't anything more that could be done.
So I understand that looking ahead is often scary.
But Isaiah and Jesus and Paul and Karl Meltzer all show that the way we experience life depends on what we see when we are looking ahead. And what we think we are looking toward. And Advent, by talking about Christ's first coming and then his coming again, teaches us that there is a bigger story happening than the one we think we are stuck in.
In the next couple days, we'll talk about three lessons from these texts for the first week of Advent: Wake up, keep watch, and live well.
For details from Karl Metzler, listen to the Runner's World podcast.
For an ebook Advent reader, Anticipation: An Advent Reader.
And starting on December 1, we're going back to Saint John of the Mall.


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Production Credits:
First Appearance: To the 5 Boroughs LP, 4 June 2004
Written by: Beastie Boys
Performed by: Beastie Boys
Production Notes: Produced by Beastie Boys. Mixed by Supa Engineer "DURO" for No Question Ent./Loreal Inc. Recording engineered by Beastie Boys and Jon Weiner. Turntable Extraordinaire: Mix Master Mike. Recorded and mixed at Oscilloscope Laboratories. Mastered by Chris Athens at Sterling Sound.
Behind the Beats and Lyrics...
- "Bellevue Patient" by Funkmaster Wizard Wiz from his album Bellevue Patient (1985)
- "The Symphony" by Marly Marl featuring Master Ace, Craig G., Kool G., Rap and Big Daddy Kane
- "Sex for Teens (Where It's At)" by Stanley Z. Daniels, M.D (1969)
- Mike - Mix Master Mike, the Beastie Boys DJ and turntable extraordinaire
- Page 6 - the New York Post's gossip page
- Carl Sagan (1934-1996) - America's most famous astronomer whose PBS television series "Cosmos" remains the most-watched program in public-television history
- Canal Street - a Manhattan street that is known for its many street vendors and jewelry stores that sell knock-offs of expensive brands; the Beastie Boys studio, Oscilloscope Laboratories, is located on Canal Street
- Sasquatch - also known as Bigfoot, a large apelike creature reportedly sighted in the United States and Canada
- Kugel - a pasta/noodle-like middle-European Jewish dish
- Kings County - a county located in New York, now coterminous with the borough of Brooklyn
- Albee Square Mall - a shopping mall on Fulton Street in Brooklyn
- Brooklyn - a New York City borough
- Regina - capital city of South Saskatchewan, Canada
- Foghorn Leghorn - a Warner Bros. southern rooster cartoon character
- Yosemite Sam - a Warner Bros. cartoon character; nemesis of Bugs Bunny
- Toucan Sam - mascot for Kellogg's Fruit Loop cereal
- Hoover Dam - one of the world's largest dams, located on the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada
Sample & Reference Breakdown
- "Shabba doo, shabba dee, shabba dee, shabba doo" - Shabba Doo is the street name of breakdancer Adolfo Quinones in Breakdance: The Movie and 1984's sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
- "And if you don't like it then hey fuck you" - a sample from "Bellevue Patient" by Funkmaster Wizard Wiz
- "'Cause I've got more rhymes than Carl Sagan's got turtlenecks" - refers to astronomer Carl Sagan's trademark attire--a turtleneck with a sport jacket
- "So put a quarter in your ass 'cause you played yourself" - a sample from "The Symphony" by Marly Marl featuring Master Ace, Craig G., Kool G., Rap and Big Daddy Kane
- "Wa-how, what a loser" - a sample from "Sex for Teens (Where It's At)" by Stanley Z. Daniels, M.D
Beastie Boys
"This song's on goofy island but it's chucking rocks over at b-boy island. It's building a catapult." - Beastie Boys, using their "Three Islands" approach in describing the songs on their new album.
Released Versions:
Hey Fuck You
Hey Fuck You (Acapella)
Hey Fuck You (Clean Version)
Hey Fuck You (DJBC Remix)
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4 Things You Didn't Know About Lululemon
When we think of yoga apparel, we think Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU). Lululemon been a huge hit not only with consumers, but with investors as well. Furthermore, Lululemon has been one of the top gaining stocks since the depths of the great recession. While America has been swept away by this popular brand, there are still some facts about the company and its founding that you may not know, and these little-known facts have strong implications for Foolish investors considering taking a stake in the company.
The creation of Lululemon
Entrepreneur, businessman, and philosopher Chip Wilson founded Lululemon Athletica in Vancouver, British Columbia. Before creating the well-known yoga apparel brand, Wilson founded and operated Westbeach Snowboard Ltd, which also sold athletic apparel. He ended up selling Westbeach Snowboard in 1997 and started Lululemon the following year. Wilson's inspiration to start Lululemon came out after he received his first yoga lesson. After the lesson, Wilson got the same rush as he would with snowboarding and surfing that he decided more women should experience yoga. The name "Lululemon" actually has no meaning except having three "L's" in the name, which makes it quite unique and distinctive.
Lululemon Shrugged?
Since he was 18 years old, Chip Wilson has had an affinity for Ayn Rand's objectivist philosophy espoused in her novel Atlas Shrugged; so much so that he incorporated her set of philosophies into Lululemon's company values. Strangely enough, Wilson made headlines in late 2011 when he printed the famous quote from Atlas Shrugged "Who Is John Galt" onto the store's shopping bags. While some customers appreciated Wilson's beliefs, others were outraged. For instance, one woman returned her purchase immediately, later writing on the company's blog, "In this political and economic climate, I find it baffling that you would choose such an inflammatory and offensive statement." Wilson responded to the publicity saying, "Our bags are visual reminders for ourselves to live a life we love and conquer the epidemic of mediocrity. We all have a John Galt inside of us cheering us on."
Wilson has some peculiar beliefs
Wilson has often made headlines for his unique beliefs and opinions. For instance, Wilson has publicly said, "The birth control and smoking are the result of higher divorce rates along with more women suffering from breast cancer." Wilson justifies his claim by pointing out that the pill encouraged women to enter the business world and made them feel like a man's equal counterpart. Being in the working world gave women increased power within the household and brought more stress into their lives, leading to cigarette smoking. As a result, husbands and wives filed for divorce more readily. In addition, women's hormone levels were out of whack due to stress, the birth control pill, and smoking, which has caused more women to be susceptible to breast cancer.
Wilson made headlines again when he made the assertion that "Third-world children should work in factories." Wilson, whose Lululemon Athletica produces 70% of its products in factories throughout third-world countries, backed up his statement by arguing that children in these countries can earn better wages that will help them and their families pay for much needed necessities.
Emulation is the sincerest form of flattery
Gap's (NYSE: GPS)Athleta, which also specializes in women's performance apparel, seemingly seeks to emulate Lululemon as much as possible. According to a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article detailing the similarities between the two retailers, the recent pattern by Athleta has been such that once Lululemon opens a store within a mall, Athleta follows by opening a store in that same mall. Athleta prices their performance pants $15 cheaper than Lululemon's pants. Athleta offers yoga classes to customers at all store locations by moving their clothing racks, which are on wheels, to the side walls, unlike Lululemon, which offers yoga classes off-site to customers. Furthermore, Athleta has followed Lululemon's practices by training their employees to act as "educators," explaining products to customers and advising them on the best yoga apparel to meet their needs. Lastly, while Lululemon offers a 15% discount to yoga instructors who advise customers on store apparel, Athleta has become an even greater threat, offering a 30% discount to yoga instructors, and they do not ask the instructors for any advice in return.
The Gap isn't the only company angling for a piece of the yoga apparel pie. In late 2012, Lululemon filed infringement charges against Calvin Klein, which is owned by PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), claiming that Calvin Klein's "Performance Pant" is a copy-cat version of the "Astro pant," thus violating the company's design patent. Calvin Klein immediately pulled their Performance Pant from stores and online upon hearing word of the lawsuit. According to Forbes' article on the matter, design patents and intellectual property claims among fashion designers' products are very difficult to justify unless it is a logo which can be trademarked, which made this case so tricky. In the end, Calvin Klein and Lululemon Athletica settled out of court; the pay-outs are unknown.
Foolish Takeaway
Despite the unique views of its founder, Lululemon is clearly an exceptional brand worthy of closer inspection by Foolish investors. Proof of this is in the constant attempts by competitors to emulate Lululemon's products and stores, cashing in on a trend that Lululemon helped to create. As with any business venture there's no telling what the future holds, but for investors considering adding Lululemon to their portfolio, it is clearly a trailblazing, unique organization that will continue to innovate and attract customers.
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Always & Forever Quilling Frame Art
This quilled paper artwork named "Love" is 100% handmade. A best gift for your loves one to express your love..
It's placed in a black frame and the frame size is approximate of 21x26 cm.
This piece of art is made to order means i will make a new piece for you as soon as you order. Please allow 7-10 working days for me to re-create it. Your piece will look nearly identical to the photographs provided. Small variations may be present, as each item is one of a kind.
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Justin L. Kelsey is the manager of The Collaborative Outpost, and has his own mediation and law practice, Skylark Law & Mediation, PC, which shares the buidling with TCO.
Justin lives in Southborough and enjoys getting to know other professionals in the area.
The Collaborative Outpost Mission:
To provide an enjoyable coworking space for professionals in Southborough and the surrounding towns
Accomplishing our Mission:
Justin is also the owner of Skylark Law & Mediation, PC, a leader in the peaceful resolution of family and probate disputes. Justin is active in the mediation and collaborative law communities and has long dreamed of opening a shared work space that could expand on the model that has worked so well for Skylark (now a firm with four attorney/mediators). The Collaborative Outpost is the realization of this dream, but not the end.
Our goal is to continue to push the frontiers of collaboration and find new ways to expand the reach of peaceful dispute resolution. We believe that a shared workspace model is conducive to these goals by reducing the overhead for individual practitioners, while increasing their opportunity for learning and networking.
So is it just for Lawyers & Mediators?
OF COURSE NOT! While Justin's firm shares space with TCO we have members from many different professions and backgrounds. Coworking spaces are about diversity and community.
Our name is a bit unusual. We know.
outpost - noun - an outlying or frontier settlement
The joint problem solving that is central to Justin's dispute resolution practice shares a common thread with the collaborative model of shared coworking spaces. They are both outliers from the traditional way of doing things. The Collaborative Outpost combines and embraces those differences from tradition as we seek to be on the frontier of our work in every way.
"It's always been done that way" is no longer good enough.
The Collaborative Outpost's first location will be 9 Main St. in Southborough, MA. We hope the idea catches on and we are able to expand to additional locations. Aside from the obvious play on words for a former post-office building, we envision this to be just our first building, a true Outpost on the frontier of a new working model for collaboratively-minded professionals. If this excites you as much as it does us, we hope you'll reach out to us to learn more.
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DIY – Kmart Hack – Make a Planter from a Metal Lantern. Kmart Hacks are so popular. You can make expensive looking items from inexpensive items available at Kmart. Like recently in a magazine, I saw a beautiful copper bowl in a geometric cube, but unfortunately it had the not so beautiful price tag of nearly $300 and thus out of my price range.
So when I saw the yellow Kmart Metal Lantern for the princely sum of just $8 – it sparked an idea. Here is the outcome and I've made a tutorial on how to make this geometric planter if you'd like to make one too.
The Kmart Metal Lantern before the 'Hack' in its original state (minus the glass insert) – $8 from Kmart Australia. You can also buy a turquoise green one (slightly taller) for $10. Bargain. You will need one of these.
For this Kmart Hack, you will need a Hack Saw. CAREFULLY saw in between ONE of the weld joins where the cross bar meets the base. If you can, without warping the metal, remove the second one. Saw a little if need be, you don't want to bend it out of shape.
Use a file to file the metal flat, then use sandpaper to finish. Give a light sand all over the cube in readiness for the painting. I used wet and dry (very fine) sandpaper for the job.
I used Rust-Oleum brand spray paint – About $12 from Bunnings. It comes in many colours (and also gloss and flat white). I chose Satin Blossom White. It gave excellent coverage and sprayed very evenly. Kmart spray paint is also available if you don't want to make a second trip though.
For the bowl, I found the perfect fit after looking in a few different places. This bowl is from Woolworths – $7. It is Corelle Brand. Have a look in crockery section. Others will fit, but may sit up a little at the top. This bowl has a slight lip, so slots in just right.
Fill with your favourite plants, or use a fruit bowl. I filled mine with a cactus and air plants. Total cost is under $30 (as compared to $300), for this Kmart DIY job, so I'm very pleased with the result. A minimalist look for minimal dollars 🙂 If you like this Kmart planter hack, give it a go!


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Free current from sun at supercharging stations
Free current from sun at supercharging stations
It is 4 am here, so this is a back of the envelope calc (mostly done in my head) with assumptions mentioned and are best gusses from memory and lack of calculator. So there most likely will be some issues that need correcting.
From the picture it appears that the 6 car solar array is about 25x60 feet. That is about 150 sq m. A good solar array might be able to produce 20% efficiency. The sun at the equater is I believe just over 1kW per sq m. So the array could produce 150x0.2x1.0=30kw per hour. Assuming that the arrays are located in the US andnthe average sun strength is about 80% of the equator then you get about 24 kw/ hour of daylight. Again assume that we get 10 hours of useful power per day x7 days per week you will get 1680 kw of generated power per week.
On average say that a MS user tops up with about a half a P85 battery charge equalling 40 kw. This would allow 42 cars to top up per week.
Elon mentioned just recently that most users draw at the weekends. So lets say that 2 people per weekday top up and the rest are at the weekend. This leaves 42-(2x5)/2=16 people could be serviced each weekend day. If half of these come within a two hour period that is 8 people will need service per hour. A 6 car station could serve probably upto 12 charges per hour (if everyone is considerate). So this gives about a 50% cushion which to me sound about right.
On the demand side of the equation, lets say that there 200 stations in operation by the end of 2015 and by then there are 66,000 Teslas on the road. Further that only 5% of all the miles driven by them needs Supercharger usage and that the average milage per car is 12000 miles per year. The consumption is .35 kw per mile on average. Then 12000*.05*.35*66000cars/200stations/52 weeks in a year/40kw per charge=33 cars a week need to be serviced. This is considerably less than the 42 cars per week that could be serviced and just as Elon Musk said would be a net energy producer for the grid.
That was an overall energy balance calc. Was assuming that grid connection where extra could be drawn from the grid during high demand times at the weekend and later repaid when demand is lower during the week. The solar array would not be able to direct feed the cars so some trading with the grid or local battery storage would be necessary.
I think they were just about forced to put solar on the roof, considering. What the heck, it all adds up and the more square feet the better.
It is my understanding that Solar City will be installing way more than just the charge station covers. They do not need to be colocated. Just on the grid with sufficient numbers to produce a net gain. I recall Elon saying the arrays will produce enough for a net gain and a positive cash flow. This was months ago. I love the idea of solar powered cars.
Car roofs are so small and badly situated for efficiency that you get a small trickle charge at high cost. Just a gesture, and a silly one at that.
Gov't stats show 5% of trips are long distance, but 30% of total miles. For some, their daily commutes are long enough to qualify!
@lph - Unless I missed it in your discussion, it appears you are assuming peak power production through the entire 10 hours of useful sunlight, when in fact it is a bell curve with peak production occurring only at solar noon on cloudless days. Since I took delivery of my ModS 85, I have Supercharged three times, all weekdays, and received in excess of 60kWhs each time. I salute TM's clean energy goals, but until they release real data, I will remain skeptical of their claims that the solar arrays are producing more than the growing number of ModS owners are using.
If they aren't Solarcity just builds more until they are. That's how it works.
Numbers are averages so one indivual may well do much more than 5%. However, I seem to remember it said that Tesla was thinking that on average people will go beyond the max range of the car only about 2% of the time, so I thought I was being conservative. A 200 mile trip is a long way for most and superchargers dont figure in the calc. untlil you do more than that in a day, assuming that you are able to charge during the night at home or at a hotel.
Anyway, the point of the exercise was to show that it could be a net generator of electricity as Elon Musk says (I believe).


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UNDER the above head I shall consider most of the diseases which occur in the great cavity below the diaphragm, called the abdomen or belly. These affections are quite important, and make up a considerable part of the ills we suffer from disease.
Before speaking of these diseases, however, I will call the reader's attention to a Profile view of the relative position of the several organs lodged in this cavity.
In Fig. 96, L is the liver, S the stomach, C the colon, R the rectum B the bladder, P D the pancreas, and I the intestines. The double lines, folded back upon each other, And surrounding most of the organs, represent the peritoneum, a membrane which lines the great cavity of which I am speaking.
It will be well, too, before proceeding further, to make the reader acquainted with the names of certain regions of the abdomen which he will find constantly spoken of in medical books. I have not used these, terms much in my book; but it will be convenient to be acquainted with them. Physicians who are careless in their readings are not always familiar with their exact locality.
In Fig. 97, the abdomen is divided into nine different regions by the drawing of two parallel lines up and two lines across, 4, 4, and 1, 1. This three in the middle, and three below. In the upper row, 6 is the epigastrium or epigastric region in which are the left lobe of the liver, and a portion of the stomach5, on the right side, is the right hypochondrium, in which is the right lobe of the liver; and 5, on the left side, is the left 7typochondrium, which contains the spleen, and a portion of the stomach and liver. In the middle row, 7 is the umbilical region, which contains the small intestines. On the right side, 8 is the right lumbar region, which holds the right kidney and the ascending colon; and 8, on the left, is the left lumbar region, which contains the left kidney and the descending colon. In the lower row, 9 is the hypogastrium or hypogastric region, which contains a portion of the small intestines and bladder. On the right, 10 is the right iliac fossa, containing the coecum or caput coli; and 10, on the left, is the left iliac fossa, containing the sigmoid flexure.
And now 1 may as well present, in Fig. 98, a front view of many of the organs, both in the chest and abdomen: 1, 1, 1, 1, are the muscles of the chest; 2, 2, 2, 2, the ribs; 3, 3, 3, the upper, middle, and lower lobes of the right lung; 4, 4 the lobes of the left lung 5, the right ventricle o the heart; 6, the left ventricle.
7, the right auricle of the heart ; 8, the left auricle; 9, the pulmonary artery; 10, the aorta; 11, the vena cava desendens 1 12, the windpipe; 13, esophagus; 14, 14, 14, 14, the pleura; 15, 15, 15, the diaphragm; 16,16, the right and left lobes of the liver; 11', the gallbladder; 18, stomach; 26, the spleen; 19, 19, the duodenum; 20, the ascending colon; 24, the transverse colon; 25, the descending colon; 22, 22, 22, 22, the small intestines; 23, 23, the walls of the belly turned down; 24, the thoracic duct, opening into the left subclavian vein (27).
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February 20-21: My first official comedy shows!
A couple weeks ago I auditioned for a job as an MC at Wisecrackers State College. I got the gig, and my debut is this weekend. The MC does 5-10 minutes of stand-up at the start of the show and then goes up again in between the acts. Here's my schedule:
- Friday (2/20) 9 pm at Celebration Hall
- Sat. (2/21) 7:30 pm at The Ramada
- Sat. (2/21) 9 pm at Celebration Hall
The featured comedian is John Romanoff and the headliner is Gary DeLena.
Please come out and support me, and also support comedy in State College. Tell a friend, too!
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We've been a trusted leader in the online retail space since 2001, after pioneering experiential gifting in Australia. We connect customers with almost 5000 unique and amazing experiences, sourced from more than 1500 business partners across Australia and New Zealand.
We've come a long way from our humble beginnings – born in the front room of Founder Naomi Simson's family home, with little more than a second hand computer, her canine companion Dexter and $25,000 in family savings. RedBalloon was an experiment to test whether a company could be successful simply by listening to its people and customers and delivering a great experience to both, and we remain committed to this 15 years on.
RedBalloon is the marketing partner of thousands of small businesses - we not only deliver customers but also provide business tools, education and digital marketing expertise to those listed with RedBalloon. When business partners are successful then so is RedBalloon. We're an Australian small business, supporting other small businesses and together we are all stronger.
We had the cars and RedBalloon was our highway; accelerating our expansion and encouraging us to invest to make the experience available Australia-wide. In the last decade we've built 27 cars, contracted over 200 professional instructors and 500 part-time employees, delivering the 80,000 experiences our clients have purchased through RedBalloon.
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V8s are at the heart of RedBalloon's DNA - consistently ranking as one of our most popular experiences since we launched in 2001.
"We were fortunate to intersect with the passionate team at RedBalloon early on. We had the cars and RedBalloon was our highway; accelerating our expansion and encouraging us to invest to make the experience available Australia-wide. In the last decade we've built 27 cars, contracted over 200 professional instructors and 500 part-time employees, delivering the 80,000 experiences our clients have purchased through RedBalloon. It's easy to underestimate and hard to really measure the economic contribution of RedBalloon to our business" - Greg Evans, Managing Partner.
Skydive Australia have been a part of the RedBalloon family for 16 years. They were recently an integral part of our Guinness World Record for the most tandem skydives in an 8 hour period
"We started with RedBalloon when they were founded back in 2001. Our growth to over 21 jump sites across Australia and New Zealand could not have been possible without RedBalloon's sales and support" - Brooke Grundy, Marketing Manager.
One of RedBalloon's proudest small business success stories is a mobile massage offering that grew from one therapist a decade ago, to a team of more than 50 nationally.
"Over 14 years ago RedBalloon gave my business a chance to expand nationally in Australia. We have not looked back and my team of over 50 therapists provide massage-at-home experiences to thousands of RedBalloon customers every year" - Tracey Blanch, Founder.
The Big Red Group (BRG) provides management and services to its subsidiaries RedBalloon, Redii, Naomi Simson and Marketics. Each of these entities delivers services to business owners - whether it's marketing and online retail, helping employees thrive or education and information programs. BRG companies are focussed on the success of other businesses.
In essence we know how difficult it can be to grow and scale a business consistently; co-founders Naomi Simson and David Anderson have built many businesses during their careers and they know the challenges business owners face.
Both Naomi and David are passionate about supporting Australian business owners. Through the Big Red Group they inspire leadership, thriving workplaces and commercial outcomes for business owners, which in turn leads to economic growth for all.


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For the 2019-2020 academic year, MLS tuition is $3,000 per course. Annual tuition increases should be expected. For more detailed information, see the academic Policies.
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What's this? No posts for a couple of weeks, then 2 posts in one week! What's going on I hear you ask? The answer is simple, I'm off work sick at the moment after I damaged some muscles in my upper back/neck area. The tablets the doc has put me on have this tendency to knock me out, so I can't drive and have to spend the time cooped up in the house. I have an office to install but can't as I have to rest my neck, which is really annoying and frustrating. So, here I am blogging and catching up with some little bits and pieces I've been meaning to get around too. So, on with the blog.
I know that I've probably brushed on this topic before, but recording our flora and fauna really is important for our environment. Through the keeping of records we can monitor change and when we see that there is change, it causes us to look at the situation closer to see what is causing the change and whether it's through natural development or human intervention, is it for better or worse. If it's spotted soon enough, maybe procedures can be implemented to halt the change or address the situation if need be. Citizen science is the new in thing and can do so much to help our fellow living organisms (yes, you're an organism too) and it doesn't cost a penny to be involved. You can even involve your kids and get them looking and investigating the living world. You don't even have to leave your own house, many things can be found in your own back garden, in some cases, the darkest corners of your home.
There are websites all over the place that specialise in various species from the Bat Conservation Trust's Big Bat Map to the Spider and Harvestman Recording Scheme.
So, below is a list of links to the various websites where you can record your sightings or get involved in a project. All you have to do is click on the name and a new page will open direct to the website.
Bat Conservation Trust Big Bat Map Seen a bat, log it down here.
British Trust for Ornithology There's a whole list of various types of bird surveys here.
UK Ladybird Survey So many different ladybirds.
Buglife Surveys Again, there's a variety of things to survey here.
Bat Detective This is ideal if your house bound or for when the weather is just awful.
Galaxy Zoo Another one for being stuck indoors, some lovely images here too!
Spider and Harvestman Recording Scheme No good for arachnophobes, sorry.
Soil and Earthworm Survey You'll be surprised how many different types of earthworm there are.
Bumblebee Survey Didn't realise there were so many different types of bumblers either.
Invasive Alien Species Survey This is one for those of you based or holidaying in Norfolk.
Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Group People are needed to help frogs, newts and toads cross the road during the mating season.
Butterfly Conservation Nothing better than looking for butterflies.
Garden Moth Scheme Just make sure that you have a 'human name' for their records.
iSpot This is also very good for ID'ing unknown wildlife you may have seen whilst you were out and about
The Big Seaweed Search What can I say, it's seaweed.
Snail Search I'm sure everyone who has a garden can help with this.
OPAL Explore Nature Survey Many various surveys for everyone here.
Conker Tree Survey Mainly involves looking at what's attacking our conker trees.
Dragonfly Habitat Survey Our big buzzy friends.
Hedgehog Survey This one has just started and needs your help.
National Mammal Atlas Project Recording mammals in the UK
Tree Health Survey Monitoring the health of our trees.
The Garden Bioblitz Find out what's living on your very own back door step.
Big Spawn Count Looking out for frog spawn,
And don't forget, even if you don't want to join a particular survey/project but still like seeing what's out there, please send your sightings into your local Biological Recording Centre. A list of them can be found here.
This is just some to get you out there looking. I'm sure there are plenty more surveys out there and if you are part of one or know of one that isn't listed here, please let me know so I can add it to the list and allow others to partake in them as well.
Don't forget, also check your local wildlife groups, be it bats, badgers or toads, there's something for everyone and everything that's done is of use to the environment as a whole.
Being involved locally, helps the environment globally.


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There once was a plan referred to as Ebay instant sale system and it was easier than selling on Ebay getting to wait for an individual to come along and check out your listing. Any intelligent individual knows that even modest pets can lead to an injury no matter how loving their environment. Agreed and accepted, regulations of animals that plainly do not belong in a private home must be scrutinized but once again, to lump all exotic species under one particular massive umbrella is just plain stupid! Surely some counties nevertheless need to perform on their legislation with regards to the matter, in spite of it not getting typical, but it often ends up leading to ignorant and malicious bans for the rest of the public with smaller sized exotic pets.
A few of the greatest exotic pets that you can decide on to go for would be coatimundis, kinkajous, lemurs, red kangaroos, ferrets, chinchillas, dormice, guinea pigs, potbelly pigs, and lemurs. Confident, probably rules and regulations governing exotic animal ownership of animals that absolutely do not belong in the private sector animal species with a reputation for becoming hazardous or lethal.
Please note: State laws vary, so never be surprised to see some of these same animals on our 10 Pets That Are Illegal to Have in the US " list. But following a series of higher profile maulings and deaths had been reported in the media, the nonprofit Texas Humane Legislative Network prodded the Legislature to pass the Hazardous Wild Animal Act in 2001.
As close relatives to the cheetah (servals are in fact the second fastest of the cats), servals definitely look like exotic cats. If you live in a state that is fairly loose about exotic pets, it would be achievable to own bigger types of these. Amber, according to ODA (Ohio Department of Agriculture), tamarins (of any type) are not legal in Ohio. These are some options for people who wish to maintain snakes as pets but find feeding frozen thawed rodents and other mammals unappealing. I feel that when making laws, we should look out for the rights of the animals, much more than the safety of the people, for even although folks are not that usually injured or killed by exotic animals, they nearly always spend the ultimate price for our contempt and greed.
Now, your answer is only a search away and you can uncover out everything that you require to know about practically any kind of pets on the internet. Do think about that particular sorts of exotic animals do demand a USDA permit or other state or federal permits. Subsequent, make certain that the cage that you have bought or produced for your exotic pet is escape proof. The cost of wholesome nurturing exotic pet is also quite higher and owner must know about these matters just before buying an exotic pet.


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It's been a while, and I forgot how it worked…
step 1) edit the object authority on QSYSOPR so that only the profiles that need to control the queue have authority > *USE
step 2) the *ALLOBJ special authority will override the *USE authority for public. Any login with *ALLOBJ will be able to maintain the message queue. Remove *ALLOBJ authority from any account that doesn't need it.
step 3) Set QSECURITY to 30 or greater if it isn't already. At 10, or 20, *ALLOBJ is granted to *SECOFR, *SECADM, *PGMR, *SYSOPR, and *USER by default. at 30 and higher, *ALLOBJ is only granted to *SECOFR by default.
step 4) turn on object auditing for Library QSYS (where the qsysopr msgq is located). Set the auditing value to *CHANGE and you'll be able to review the audit journal to see who removed messages
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COAST SOCIETY GIANNI White Polo Shirt
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GIANNI is the evergreen of the collection.
This style takes inspiration from the 'tailored' shirts of old, revived by Coast Society in a laid back, chic manner. Its material, a mélange of cotton and bamboo fibre, is just as wonderfully comfortable in the centre of town as it is on the beach.
The bamboo fibre stands out due to its light material, which is not only sweat resistant, but also soft to the touch and not allergenic
Gianni Polo Shirt is a piece of the amazing collection created by the talented Coast Society.
This is made of cotton and bamboo.
- Material: 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo
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The icon of contemporary resort life
After several seasons of careful consideration, Davide Jais founded his label in Milan in 2014. It's an utterly masculine embodiment of contemporary relaxation, laced with iconic references; the celebratory expression of an inspiring savoir vivre, rejoicing in that breezy feeling of freedom. Coast Society epitomizes the universally recognized, supreme values of timeless chic.
Having started with all-season swimwear, which now includes a junior range, the brand then turned its discerning eye to clothing and accessories, expanding its reach to exceptional nomadic items. Painstaking research. The quest for excellence. Eloquent savoir-faire. A flair for living a cut above the rest, across all latitudes.
Since the beginning the brand's mission is to restore men beachwear with the expert legacy inherited from Italian tailoring. To cut it in contemporary fabrics, make it high-performance. Play around with solids, stripes and geometrics, for on-point patterns. Tailor it to move with the wearer. Curate every detail, to the point of obsessiveness.
Being a keen advocate of the Coast Society values means consciously choosing the destinations and holidays which go hand in hand with them. A stylish access-all-areas pass to the world's most exclusive resorts.
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Title: National and EU Youth Policies
Deadline to apply: 2012-03-15
Activity organised by: Institute Movit – Slovenian National Agency of the Youth in Action Programme
Type of organisation: National Agency
From 2012-04-24 to 2012-04-26 in Slovenia
For participants from: YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME COUNTRIES
The seminar aims to stimulate the development of instruments (programmes, measures, etc.) supporting the coherence of European and national / regional / local youth strategies.
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Sick of City SearchI
How many people use City Search to, um, well . . . search their city? I don't. I use Google. But City Search statistics show a lot of people use City Search. I know, big shocker. But truth be told, often when I Google something I wind up on a City Search review. And in my process to get Sugar & Swank better placement on Google (see my previous blog) I did a lot of googling and saw a lot of spas were on City Search. I figured it was time for Sugar & Swank to have a page, as well.
My first meeting with City Search was on May 12th. At first it was rush, rush, rush. We'll have your page up in no time if you get us this and get us that! So I did. But then nothing happened.
"Oh, we're sorry, the new girl keyed your information in wrong."
"Oh, we're sorry, this never happens but they lost all your pictures."
"Oh, we're sorry, but because of the holiday weekend (MEMORIAL DAY!) things are backed up."
You get the point.
Finally everything was a go! Emails from City Search rolled in to let me know the good news . . . I could find Sugar & Swank on their site! They weren't lying. There I was. But they chose the wrong main picture. Instead of using one that showed off the calming spa atmosphere they chose the pdf of the banner hanging in the window of Sugar & Swank. And it wasn't even the whole picture, it was cut off so you couldn't read any of it.
OK. So fine. The picture was a bad choice. I could get over that. But when I clicked on it, instead of going to the Sugar & Swank profile page with reviews and descriptions it simply went to my website. Also fine because I like my website! But why pay for someone to go to my website? I already pay Google to send people to my website.
At this point I gave up. I was so aggravated that I had to just stop. But today I decided to go look and guess what? Nope. Not a happy ending. I'm not even on their site anymore! Not even kidding! Sugar & Swank's gone from it!
More phone calls. More emails. More text messages. They say they decided to start over. To re-enroll me.
So the bottom line is that I'm sick of City Search.


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Drama/Romance – 2019 – USA – 120 Minutes – Sony Pictures – PG
Little Women draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In writer-director Greta Gerwig's take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timeless and timely.
Written & Directed by Greta Gerwig
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Abby Quinn, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Cooper, Eliza Scanlen, James Norton, Louis Garrel
It feels, exhilaratingly, like the throwing down of a gauntlet. Gerwig's Little Women demands its viewers reconsider these familiar characters and what we've always assumed they stood for. It doesn't just brim with life, it brims with ideas about happiness, economic realities, and what it means to push against or to hew to the expectations laid out for one's gender. – Vulture
In an era in which sentimentality is a seasoning that filmmakers either shun entirely or employ with too heavy a hand, Gerwig crafts a work about love and family and devotion and empathy that is moving without being manipulative. This is a Little Women for the ages. – The Wrap
Not just for women of whatever size. Warm but never wishy-washy, cosy without being cutesy, this is a superb adaptation of the source and further evidence that Gerwig is the real deal. – Empire
Little Women is the best kind of Hollywood film: thoughtful yet escapist, sophisticated yet accessible, expertly crafted and deeply felt. The performances are all top notch—Ronan and Pugh, especially, breathe new life into their characters. Gerwig's direction is also first rate. – AV Club
A big step up in scale for a writer-director who got her start in the freewheeling world of low-budget indies. Seeing her pull off a grand period drama with such confidence, humor, and style leaves you with a sensation not unlike what Jo March must be feeling in the film's final scene, as she watches while her first book is printed, sewn, and bound, a tiny smile playing on her lips. I can't believe it's all finally happening, her face seems to say. I can't wait to see what comes next. – Slate
Fresh, sparkling, natural and full of soul. – Chicago Tribune
Little Women sometimes plays like a comedy, one that includes a crumpled cry over a bad haircut and several kitchen interludes that feel like Christmas miracles. Yet it's Alcott's visionary attitude, well-struck by Gerwig, that stays with you the longest: the loneliness of female liberty. – Time Out
This is such a beguiling, generous film from Gerwig. There is a lot of love in it. – The Guardian
***12 pm show on Wednesday, January 29th will be played with open captions***


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Breakfast this morning was a piece of homemade light oat toast with a little peanut butter and 1 medium peach for 5.5 points.
This morning I wanted to go running and decided I'd make this an easy run. I really didn't feel like going out there and would have been happier had I climbed back in bed. But I'm not going to get closer to goal by climbing back in bed every morning. So I decided I would see how I felt and run at least 1 mile. This was my first run with my new shoes!
They're Asics. I noticed a huge difference with how my feet felt. My feet don't even ache- which is awesome. My knees don't hurt either. I did notice that my calf hurt while I was running though, so it may take a little while to get used to them. SOOOO much better than my old worn out Nikes!
I ended up running 1 mile. On the last 1/2 mile, I ran as fast as I could twice, for about 1/8 mile each. Those fast spurts really wear me out and I don't think I could do a whole 3 mile run with fast spurts throughout. I had some problems with allergies this morning- my bronchi were burning. I think it's fresh cut grass- not really sure. After the run, I walked 1 mile home. I burned 331 calories and it took me 35 minutes.
I'm still looking for a training plan, and looking at the ones you recommended. I will try to decide on something by Monday. I'm not concerned so much with increasing mileage yet, I just want to make the 3 miles easier and be able to run the 3 miles faster.
We were out of cold coffee this morning, so I made a fresh pot and had a couple cups of hot coffee with creamer for 1 point. It really hit the spot this morning!
The morning went quickly and smoothly! I even had a customer ask to speak w/ my supervisor to compliment me. That never happens because I get to deal w/ the really mad people. So that made my day! :)
For break, I had 1/2 cup of tomatoes.
and 1/2 cup of 1% milk for 1 point.
For lunch, I had BBQ chicken pizza made on a sandwich thin along with 1 cup of cucumbers for 8 points.
Dessert was another medium sized peach for .5 point.
Fed Ex totally took revenge on my neighbor and his tree cutting antics by driving their big rig through his yard. He put this rock on the corner of his yard so people don't accidently curb check and touch his grass. Well, this truck driver didn't want to drive over the rock, so he just drove through his yard. He is going to throw a fit when he comes home…and I didn't see a thing. ;)
For my last break, I had a bomb pop for 1 point.
Work went really well today. People were nicer and that makes the day go so much better! We were a little slower today, I took about 6 less calls than average. I even had a little time to read my Fitness magazine. :) I love days like this and I know that in a couple of months- everyday will be filled with magazine reading time- although I'll be back in school so I'll probably be reading some book on Old English. :)
I was so hungry after work, but I stayed out of the cupboards! For supper I had 2 fat free hotdogs on light whole wheat buns, with broccoli salad and 1/2 cup baked beans for 10 points. I just hate spending the extra money for the light buns and fat free hot dogs but you just can't do it any other way or this meal would be WAY too many points.
While I was cooking supper, I had to laugh when I saw my counter:
I'm sure your counter tops look similar (well hopefully not the actual counter top, as it's pretty hideous- thanks to our kitchen being remodeled in the 70's!) :)
I finished it off with a No Fudge! brownie and vanilla ice cream for 4 points.
So that uses up all of my points for the day. I'm kind of craving some healthy pop kettle corn, so I might have some of that later on for 1 point. So happy tomorrow is Friday!!


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By now, some of you know me because of Sabrina & her wonderful story... but the reason I became such a lover of squirrels is because of my baby boy, Seymour. He'll be 2 in late August. It's hard to summarize our relationship in words, whether it's a paragraph or a book... as we've been through quite a lot together and have an incredible bond.
So for now, here are some pictures:
*More can be seen on his Instagram page: http://www.instagram.com/seymour_the_squirrel


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Comedy Central star Ben Hoffman seeks spokesperson for Austin Flowers (Video)
On a new episode of The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman this Thursday at 10 pm ET on Comedy Central, Hoffman seeks out a new spokesperson for a flower shop in Austin, fittingly named Austin Flowers. The casting call for an upcoming commercial that doesn't really exist for a business that doesn't really exist goes really well (if you like complete train wrecks). Watch it play out in the video below!
Check out our Skype interview with Ben's dad!
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WASHINGTON The Obama administration has sent a diplomatic troubleshooter with close ties to Egypt on a mission to Cairo to meet with President Hosni Mubarak and other senior officials, as the administration struggles to gauge Mr. Mubarak's intentions amid the fast-moving events there.
The diplomat, Frank G. Wisner, a former ambassador to Egypt who knows Mr. Mubarak, landed in Cairo on Monday, said the State Department spokesman, Philip J. Crowley. He declined to say whether Mr. Wisner, who served as ambassador from 1986 to 1991, was carrying a message from President Obama.
"He knows some of the key players within the Egyptian government," Mr. Crowley said. The administration believed it would be "useful" for him to meet with Mr. Mubarak and bring his perspective, he said.
The choice of Mr. Wisner, 72, a respected elder of the foreign policy establishment, raised questions about whether the administration was using him as an emissary to gently prod Mr. Mubarak to resign. Administration officials declined to say whether they had sent Mr. Wisner with any kind of message.
But one senior official said, "When you have old friends get together, it's a two-way conversation."
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Crowley said: "We've sent a very clear message to Egypt, publicly and privately. But obviously Ambassador Wisner will have the opportunity to reinforce what we've already said."
Mr. Wisner, who has also been an ambassador to Zambia, the Philippines and India, has experience in delicate diplomacy. In 2006 and 2007, he served as a special envoy for President George W. Bush, negotiating the independence of Kosovo and its recognition as a sovereign state by other countries.
"He negotiated very skillfully between the Serbs and the Kosovars," said R. Nicholas Burns, a former under secretary of state for political affairs, who worked with him during that period. "He is that rare person of high intellect and great operational capability. He is also a very persuasive person."
Mr. Wisner's father, also named Frank, was a top official at the Central Intelligence Agency, as well as at its predecessor agency, the Office of Strategic Services, at the end of World War II.
The younger Mr. Wisner was one of a circle of prominent diplomats who came of age during the Vietnam War a group that included Richard C. Holbrooke, the administration's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, who died in December. Mr. Wisner, a close friend of Mr. Holbrooke's, spoke at a recent memorial service.
Although Mr. Wisner is a decade younger than the 82-year-old Mr. Mubarak, friends said he was the right generation to speak candidly to the president about his options. If he were to nudge Mr. Mubarak to step down, these people said, he probably would not do so immediately, but over a series of conversations.
"That's the kind of guy you would choose to have that conversation," said Daniel C. Kurtzer, a former ambassador to both Egypt and Israel. "The key question, which we don't know the answer to, is whether the administration has reached a decision on whether Mubarak should go."
Publicly, the administration continued to insist that Mr. Mubarak's future was a matter for the Egyptian people. Neither Mr. Obama nor Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed the matter on Monday, suggesting that they wanted to see how events on the ground were playing out before saying anything more.
Mr. Crowley said the administration was looking for evidence that Mr. Mubarak was opening Egypt's political system. One indicator, he said, would be the revocation of Egypt's emergency law, which has been in place since 1981 and gives the government sweeping powers to detain dissidents. The White House pleaded unsuccessfully with Mr. Mubarak not to reinstate the law last year.
Officials at the State Department said that Margaret Scobey, the current ambassador, was also in touch with the Egyptian government but that she was busy coordinating the evacuation of American citizens.
The State Department flew 1,200 Americans out of Egypt on Monday to destinations in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. Mr. Kurtzer said it made sense for the administration to open a private channel, after a week of public statements.
"There are a lot of reasons to do this, even if you haven't made the ultimate decision of whether he should stay or go," he said.