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Note:The topic says Top 5 eCommerce Software and not solutions.
Reason being a software only becomes a solution if its able to cover all or most of your requirements.
Here is our top 5 list and you can read further about them and comment on the list from here.
- Marketing, Promotions and Conversion Tools
- Site Management
- Catalog Management
- Search Engine Optimization
- Checkout, Payment and Shipping
- Catalog Browsing
- Product Browsing
- Order Management
- Customer Accounts
- Customer Service
- International Support
- Mobile Commerce
- Analytics and Reporting
Our Solutions Include:
- Custom Theme Development & Customization
- Extension Development & Customization
- Third Party Integration
- Core Enhancement
- Support & Maintenance
- Product Data Management
First two letters 'os' stand for 'Open Source' and commerce, obviously, stands of eCommerce.
As the official website stats, the developers of the product are purely geeks and such developers give the attention to the functionality and working sides of the software over the commercial or fame-related success. Genuine geeks are generally crazy after making the product better.
We can see that in their final product. osCommerce has came out as an all-inclusive product with enough community backup and add-ons (around 7000).
- Trusted Software
- No License Fees
- Easy to use product catalog
- Suitable for a wide range of stores
- Customizable and expandable
- SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption allowed
- Large community of developers
- Customer focused
- Merchant focused
Prestashop is another major eCommerce solution similar to Magento. As of now, around 165,000 online shops are using its open-source, free service.
Prestashop has also won the title of Best Open-source Business Application award in 2010 and 2011. It's about 6 years old, started in 2007. As of today, PrestaShop supports popular gateways such as DirecPay, Google Checkout, Skrill, PayPal, etc. It shows its trustworthiness in the market.
It is written in PHP and has around 600,000 active members in its rich community.
- Catalog Management
- Product Displays
- Site Management
- Search engine friendly
- One-page checkout
- Flexible shipping modules
- Numerous payment options
- Variety of marketing and promotional tools
- Client Account
- Translations available in 41 languages
- Online Shopping Security
- Localization/Taxes
- Analytics and Reporting
OpenCart is another powerful open source eCommerce solution with similar functionality and features like other carts. Though, a thing or two could differ in operating style or some unique features could be there, but everything else in operation you will find is easily manageable and useful.
- Open Source
- Documentation
- Unlimited Categories
- Unlimited Products
- Unlimited Manufacturers
- Templatable
- Multi-Language
- Multi-Currency
- Product Reviews
- Product Ratings
- Downloadable Products
- PCI Compliant
- Automatic Image Re-sizing
- Multiple Tax Rates
- Related Products
- Unlimited Information Pages
- Shipping Weight Calculation
- Discount Coupon System
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Unlimited Module Instance System
- Backup & Restore Tools
- Printable Invoices
- Sales Reports
- Error Logging
WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress based websites. Any WP based website needing to transform itself into an eCommerce website, could use this plugin.
Although, nothing can beat the dedicated eCommerce platforms like Magento or Prestashop or Shopify, WooCommerce could be extremely easy, useful and kind of a boon for the business owners who are familiar with the functionality of WordPress and are reluctant to learn Magento or other eCommerce platforms.
- Open Source
- Compatible with WordPress
- Payment gateway extensions
- Variety of shipping extensions
- Inventory management
- Sales, stock levels & store performance reporting
- Marketing campaigns
- Configurable tax settings
- Free Extensions
- Free Themes


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Your Ultimate Guide to: Live Events 2019
If you purchased Full, Extended, or Time Traveler Admission, you're invited to attend our Live Events! These take place in real-time and attendees are encouraged to interact with the speaker by submitting questions or comments. This Ultimate Guide will explain how to attend Live Events specifically; if you haven't done so already, please check out our guide to accessing all events for general conference instructions.
Live events are accessed through our Live Events page, or by direct links found on our schedule. Only Full, Extended, and Time Traveler Admission attendees will be able to access live events (though everyone can see the event previews).
Attendees are encouraged to leave a question or comment for the speaker using the comments section on the event page. These will be collected by the event moderator and presented to the speaker; the moderator will filter out inappropriate content/language and may combine duplicate questions. You will need to be logged into your WriteOnCon account to see the full post and leave a comment.
If you missed an event while it was live, don't panic! All live events — both video and text — will be archived for you to be able to catch up on later (you just won't have the opportunity to interact with our live speaker).
Q&A Events
The post for the event will go up 30 minutes before the event itself goes live. We invite attendees to arrive early and leave some questions to kick the event off.
If you have the event page open, the live event should begin playing automatically. If it does not, please hit play and/or refresh the page as needed. Events will start promptly at their assigned times!
Leave comments on the event page to ask your questions. The moderator for the event will be watching, ready pass them to the speaker. You're welcome to ask as many questions as you'd like!
At the end of the session (about 50 minutes after the start), the speaker will sign off and end the video. Some speakers may stick around to answer more questions in the comments, if they have the time available; however, many of our speakers are squeezing their event into a busy schedule and must vanish once their event is done.
The video will remain up after the event is finished, and you can watch it at any time. If you missed an event live, you can visit the page later and the archived video will be embedded there for viewing. Comments left after the event may or may not be answered by the speaker.
Live Blog Events
These events function much the same as Live Q&As, except that the speaker doesn't present their information by streaming video. Rather, Live Blog Event speakers have prepared a blog post on the topic they wish to speak about. This blog post goes live promptly at the assigned event time.
Speakers will be present for the 50 minutes following the start of the event and will answer all questions left in the comments section as they come in. Answers will be in the form of written replies left within the comments section itself. Speakers may also pop in again later in the conference to catch any late questions.
Workshop Events
These live events will be short lectures with interactive elements. They will usually begin with the speaker presenting material on the event topic, followed by an opportunity for attendees to try their hand at the elements just taught. Attendees will be invited to share their work with the speaker via the comments section of the event page; the speaker will offer feedback on some or all of the submitted work. Some speakers may choose to do one short talk followed by an extended work period, while other speakers may opt to break the lecture into sections interspersed with shorter work periods to focus on each element discussed. Questions are also encouraged.
Some events may have special instructions for participation; in such cases the instructions will be posted on the workshop event's page. These pages will go live 30 minutes before the event begins, so you have plenty of time to collect anything you might need, settle in, and be ready for the start of the event. Workshop events are live for 50 minutes total.
Pitch Events
This year, we're hosting six live pitch events. Pitch submissions will be accepted for 24 hours, three days before the pitch event. Please see each event's instructions for the exact submission window. We will be unable to accept late submissions.
Submissions must be posted to the appropriate thread on our forums. You will need a forums account in order to post – please note that this is separate from your WriteOnCon.org account! Our forums are hosted by ProBoards for your security.
Each event receives more pitches than the agent can possibly get through in her 50 minute window. In order to make the events fair for everybody, we will randomly select the pitches to be submitted to the agent. These will be provided to the agent in advance of the event. We will also post all of the selected pitches at the end of the agent's submission thread for attendees to check whether theirs was selected.
If a pitch is chosen for a particular event, it is disqualified from being selected in any other pitch events. This will allow all of our attendees to have a shot at being selected for a pitch event. However, since new submission threads will open before selections for previous events are announced, you are welcome to submit your pitch to multiple submission threads (we will keep track of whether it was already selected or not). Submissions that do not adhere to the agent's guidelines (below, and also posted at the top of each thread) will be disqualified from that event.
Agents will get through as many pitches as time allows. They will be going in the order that we present the pitches to them – this will be a random order, and will not reflect the time that the pitch was posted to the submission thread. Please have patience with the agents; we request your understanding if your pitch was near the end of the list and they ran out of time before getting to it. If an agent gets through all their selected pitches before the event time is up, they will go over any pitches left over from other events that ran out of time (if appropriate). If there are no leftover pitches, additional pitches will be randomly drawn by the moderator from the submission thread as necessary.
For agents requesting query pitches, please provide only the body of your query – the full pitch and the summary/comp/word count paragraph. You do not need to include salutation or your bio.
Here are the specific details you need to know about each event:
Pitch Session with Caitie Flum
Event time: Friday, February 8 at 10:00 am EST
Who she is: Literary Agent at Liza Dawson Associates
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Query
Max length: 350 words
Genres/Age categories: MG and YA; all genres
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Tuesday, February 5. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
Pitch Session with Alyssa Eisner Henkin
Event time: Friday, February 8 at 4:00 pm EST
Who she is: Literary Agent at Trident Media Group
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Query
Max length: 350 words
Genres/Age categories: PB, MG and YA; all genres
Special instructions: Alyssa has a particular interest in MG, both fiction and nonfiction, illustrated and non-illustrated.
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Tuesday, February 5. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
Pitch Session with Natalie Lakosil and Patricia Nelson
Event time: Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 pm EST
Who they are: Literary Agents at Bradford Literary Agency (Natalie) and Marsal Lyon Literary Agency (Patricia)
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Elevator pitch
Max length: 150 words or less
Genres/Age categories: PB, MG and YA; all genres
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, February 6. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
Pitch Session with Saritza Hernandez
Event time: Saturday, February 9 at 9:00 pm EST
Who she is: Literary Agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Twitter pitch
Max length: 280 characters or less
Genres/Age categories: YA (all genres, including nonfiction) and upper MG (especially historical fiction)
Special instructions: No PB or chapter books, please.
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, February 6. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
Pitch Session with Lindsay Leggett
Event time: Sunday, February 10 at 1:00 pm EST
Who she is: Literary Agent at The Rights Factory
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Elevator pitch
Max length: 150 words or less
Genres/Age categories: MG and YA; fantasy and science fiction with a highlight on #ownvoices and cultural works
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Thursday, February 7. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
Pitch Session with Carlisle Webber
Event time: Sunday, February 10 at 7:00 pm EST
Who she is: Literary Agent at Fuse Literary
Rules for this session:
Type of pitch: Query
Max length: 350 words
Genres/Age categories: YA and MG; all genres (fiction only)
Pitch Submission: 12:01 am EST to 11:59 pm EST on Thursday, February 7. Post to appropriate thread on the forums
So, that's it! Simple enough?
Email our help desk if you have any questions!

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Why We Go To The Theatre
(And You Should, Too!)
There are many reasons why theatre has been around for thousands of years, and is still growing. Many people describe the theatre as something magical, and truly an extraordinary experience.
First and foremost, the theatre brings people together. Many people go to performances with groups of family members and friends. The theatre not only gets you to the same place, but it allows you to share the experience of that particular show with one another. I have even heard stories of people making new friends with those sitting next to them at theatres.
For many, theatre has become a tradition. Maybe it is an annual event with your family. It's even possible that you go to a theatre every time you're on vacation, such as the New York Broadway. Regardless of the specifics, the theatre can be a wonderful thing to share with one another, and it never gets old! New shows, new theatre buildings, new actors, new directors, you name it… each show will feel new whether you've seen it before or not.
Second, much like books and movies, theatre shows allow us to escape for a time being. Not like books or movies though, the theatre often feels more real since the audience shares the same space as the actors. While shows can help us enter the world of the story, and temporarily leave our own lives, this escape can also bring meaning into our lives as well. Maybe the story presents a different perspective of the world that you did not notice before. Often, theatre performances demonstrate to us the love, the strength, the determination, etc. that we need to move forward in our lives.
Conversely of helping you temporarily escape reality, theatre performances can even help you deal with difficulties by going through similar situations with you. While shows bring joy and laughter, they can also bring sadness. But this is not a negative attribute if you feel the same way as the characters. They are not only going through the same thing as you, but also can demonstrate ways to get through it.
Lastly, just like any art, you can really appreciate the hard work and dedication of the actors, directors, set designers, production staff, etc. that bring amazing shows to you time and time again.
These are just a few incentives why you should go to the theatre. There really are millions. If you love the theatre, what are your reasons for why you go?
by Olivia Molof, Marketing Intern Spring 2014


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This manual page documents briefly the eric4-unittest command. This manual page was written for the Debian distribution because the original program does not have a manual page. eric4-unittest is GUI to interactively execute unit tests for Python projects and display the test results (successes, failures, etc). It is a part of the eric4 IDE but can be used as a standalone application as well.
These programs follow the usual GNU command line syntax, with long options starting with two dashes (`-'). A summary of options is included below. For a complete description, see the Info files. -h, --help Show summary of options. -v, --version Show version of program.
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- 100% long fiber cotton
- Unisex model
- Ribbed crew neck
- Water-based print and embroidery
Made in: Tunisia
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Clothing care
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- Do not tumble dry
- Line dry in shade
- Delicate iron at maximum temperature of 110°C. without steam, which could damage the garment
- Do not dry clean


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Cheese Storage Tips | How To Preserve Your Cheese
You don't have to be a cheese connoisseur to want the best for your cheese. Follow Président's tips to keep your fromage fresh!
When it comes to storing cheese, the first thing to know is: do not store your cheese in plastic wrap. Cheese is a living thing and without oxygen it can suffocate. Proper handling and storage of your cheese will maintain its fragile balance of texture, taste and aroma and will keep it looking vibrant and tasting delicious.
If you're a regular cheese buyer it's worth investing in some proper cheese paper. An alternative is to wrap your cheese in waxed or parchment paper, and then in an open plastic container or plastic sealable bag. If all else fails, you can use aluminium foil. These methods allow the cheese to breathe without drying it out.
Here are the 8 cheese storage tips you need to know:
- Soft and semi-soft (Goat, Camembert, Brie): place in a resealable plastic container. Soft cheeses should be wrapped in waxy, greaseproof parchment paper. Doing so retains the moisture of the cheese whilst allowing it to breathe. Keep refrigerated.
- Hard, aged cheeses (Parmesan, aged Gouda): hard cheese has a tendency to dry out in the refrigerator so to protect it, first wrap it loosely in wax or parchment paper and seal it with tape. Aged cheeses can be stored for longer without over-fermenting. They are best kept in a cool environment and out of direct sunlight.
- Blue cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort): blue cheese is best wrapped in aluminium foil and refrigerated. Blue cheese has a shelf-life of between 6 weeks to 6 months when stored correctly.
- Semi-hard and hard cheeses (Comté, Cheddar, Swiss): forget the cheese shelf. The vegetable crisper is the best place to store your cheddar in the fridge. Store in a loosely sealed plastic container to prevent the cheese from drying out.
- Fresh cheeses in water (Mozzarella): Leave fresh cheese in its original packaging and keep refrigerated.
- Mature white cheese (Fetta): Place in a sealed container, pour in any accompanying brine and keep refrigerated.
- Aim to store cheeses separately: Cheese varieties such as mild, blues and those with washed rinds will absorb each other's flavours.
- Avoid freezing cheeses: They may lose their texture, and occasionally the flavour profiles can be disrupted.
Voila, well-stored cheese!


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The Texas Legends and Maine Red Claws met on Saturday night for their one and only matchup of the 2018-2019 regular season. The team's parent clubs, the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, met for the first of two matchups less than an hour away in Dallas. It was a clean sweep for Dallas basketball on this November night.
The Legends (5-4) used a 41-point second quarter to take down the Red Claws (2-7) in overtime, 105-101. Texas washed away Maine's fourth quarter rally and outscored the opponent six to two in the extra frame.
In his third pro season, all with the Legends, Keith Hornsby has gone from role playing rookie to starter and one of the "vets" on this young Texas squad. Meaningful minutes are now a big part of Hornsby's contributions.
"The only things I can control when I'm in there is to just play the game I've been playing. Do what works, do what's comfortable. If it's working, hopefully I'll be in there at the end of games. It's just good to be ready at any given time."
Hornsby followed up his season-high 20 points in Tuesday's win over Rio Grande Valley with 17 more Saturday night. He made all four of his free throws, the Legends continuing their dominance at the line.
They made 23-of-26 freebies in the win, led by Daryl Macon, who made 9-of-10 en route to his 20 points. His jumper wasn't where it has been in this one, but he made up for it at the free throw line and also dished out a season-high nine assists.
Speaking of season-highs, Rashad Vaughn grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with 26 points, both tops on the year.
Another early 2018-2019 best, Kostas Antetokounmpo blocked a ridiculous six shots against Maine. 19 teams in the G League don't average six blocks per game as a team.
After missing three games with an injury, Ray Spalding returned and double-double'd off the bench with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Fellow big man Jameel Warney was up to his usual tricks, scoring 18 points.
For the first time since winning the season opener in Austin, the Legends have seesawed back above .500. As the team heads west, a winning streak might be in the forecast.
"Of course I'm hoping so," Hornsby said. "We have a four game road trip coming up against all the California teams. It's always tough to play on the road, so hopefully we can find some good consistency and put some wins together."
It's only been nine games and the Legends only returned four players from a year ago. A winning record while working out the kinks and figuring out teammates' tendencies is a good sign.
"At the beginning of the year, everyone's kind of feeling each other out and you don't have that great experience and chemistry yet. But hopefully it's only growing as we play more games. This road trip will be important for us."
The four-game road trip is the longest of the entire season for the Legends. The first stop comes Monday in Stockton against the Sacramento affiliate Kings (4-4). Tipoff arrives at 9 PM CT.


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Ogden Nash was an American poet known for his light, humorous verse. He was the author of more than 500 poems, marked by his trademark unconventional rhymes and puns. This poem is his cautionary tale about the dangers of mocking Santa during the holiday season ...
The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus
by Ogden Nash
In Baltimore there lived a boy.
He wasn't anybody's joy.
Although his name was Jabez Dawes,
His character was full of flaws.
In school he never led his classes,
He hid old ladies' reading glasses,
His mouth was open when he chewed,
And elbows to the table glued.
He stole the milk of hungry kittens,
And walked through doors marked NO ADMITTANCE.
He said he acted thus because
There wasn't any Santa Claus.
Another trick that tickled Jabez
Was crying 'Boo' at little babies.
He brushed his teeth, they said in town,
Sideways instead of up and down.
Yet people pardoned every sin,
And viewed his antics with a grin,
Till they were told by Jabez Dawes,
'There isn't any Santa Claus!'
Deploring how he did behave,
His parents swiftly sought their grave.
They hurried through the portals pearly,
And Jabez left the funeral early.
Like whooping cough, from child to child,
He sped to spread the rumor wild:
'Sure as my name is Jabez Dawes
There isn't any Santa Claus!'
Slunk like a weasel or a marten
Through nursery and kindergarten,
Whispering low to every tot,
'There isn't any, no there's not!'
The children wept all Christmas eve
And Jabez chortled up his sleeve.
No infant dared hang up his stocking
For fear of Jabez' ribald mocking.
He sprawled on his untidy bed,
Fresh malice dancing in his head,
When presently with scalp-a-tingling,
Jabez heard a distant jingling;
He heard the crunch of sleigh and hoof
Crisply alighting on the roof.
What good to rise and bar the door?
A shower of soot was on the floor.
What was beheld by Jabez Dawes?
The fireplace full of Santa Claus!
Then Jabez fell upon his knees
With cries of 'Don't,' and 'Pretty Please.'
He howled, 'I don't know where you read it,
But anyhow, I never said it!'
'Jabez' replied the angry saint,
'It isn't I, it's you that ain't.
Although there is a Santa Claus,
There isn't any Jabez Dawes!'
Said Jabez then with impudent vim,
'Oh, yes there is, and I am him!
Your magic don't scare me, it doesn't'
And suddenly he found he wasn't!
From grimy feet to grimy locks,
Jabez became a Jack-in-the-box,
An ugly toy with springs unsprung,
Forever sticking out his tongue.
The neighbors heard his mournful squeal;
They searched for him, but not with zeal.
No trace was found of Jabez Dawes,
Which led to thunderous applause,
And people drank a loving cup
And went and hung their stockings up.
All you who sneer at Santa Claus,
Beware the fate of Jabez Dawes,
The saucy boy who mocked the saint.
Donner and Blitzen licked off his paint.
And so, Dear Readers, even if you're too old to believe in Santa, you'd best make sure he still believes in you!
Have a good day and a wonderful holiday season. Come back tomorrow for a Christmas edition of Musical Monday ... more thoughts then.


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City Seasons Apartments
Read more about this Hotel
This stylish, family-friendly city hotel was built in December 2008 and comprises a total of 180 spacious rooms and suites. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike and offers accommodation which is fashionably decorated and elegantly furnished with an assortment of luxurious amenities. The stylish décor combines ethnic elegance and modern comfort. The ten-storied steel-and-glass structure features an intriguing geometric centre that extends right through to the rooftop, rendering a spectacular interior view
## Children share any existing beds – If you require an extra bed, this is subject to availability and additional charges will apply. ##
How far is the nearest beach?
Jumeirah Public Beach is 8km from the hotel.
Distance from Airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 12km from the establishment.
The guest rooms at this establishment are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, individually regulated air conditioning and a hairdryer. Furthermore, guests will find a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge/mini-bar, microwave, washing machine and ironing set. Other in-room facilities include high-speed Internet access and a safety deposit box.
Food & Drink
The restaurant offers international and local dishes in a buffet style or à la carte. An international breakfast buffet is served daily.
Sports & Entertainment
Guests can go for a dip in the hotel swimming pool or can relax in the hot tub. Meanwhile, relaxation can be found in the health club, which features a treatment room and a sauna. A salon can also be found on site.
- 24 Hour Reception
- A la Carte Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning in public areas
- Breakfast
- Buffet Breakfast
- Buffet Restaurant
- Cafe/ Snack Bar
- Currency Exchange
- Family Hotel
- Gym
- Hairdresser
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Kids Pool
- Kitchen Facilities
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Lounge
- Minibar
- Pool Bar
- Reception
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Sauna
- Shops
- Spa
- Steam Bath
- Sunbathing Terrace
- Sunbeds
- Swimming Pool
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OTTAWA - April 13, 2016 - Earlier today, Ottawa City Council adopted a new bylaw that bans the for-profit sale of cats and dogs in Ottawa's pet stores.
After a five-year transition period, which allows the three local stores currently selling cats and dogs to transition to a new business model, only adoptable cats and dogs from humane societies, SPCAs and rescues will set foot in pet stores.
"For years now, 'Adopt don't shop' has been the rallying cry for the humane movement," says Barbara Cartwright, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS). "This policy will help the public to understand that animals are not a commodity – they are sentient beings deserving of our protection."
CFHS presented to Ottawa City Council on this issue in March, and we're pleased that the Council has chosen to act on the advice of so many animal care experts, who uniformly agree that such a ban is essential in protecting animals from those who would exploit them for profit. We congratulate Puppymill Awareness Working Solutions on their effective campaign.
We are strongly against the five-year transition period imposed as part of this bylaw, but we acknowledge that this new bylaw is a big step forward in the fight against puppy and kitten mills in the Ottawa region.
CFHS is available for comment on this issue.
For more information or media interviews, contact:
Luna Allison
Communications and Marketing Manager
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
(613) 224-8072 ext. 12


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Super Typhoon Yolanda – One Year Anniversary
It's the one year anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda's (Hainan) destructive visit to the Philippines. Yolanda left a loss of lives and livelihoods in her wake and the country still struggles through recovery.
Despite the tragic and widespread losses, Filipinos are noted for their resilience, for their ability to smile in the face of tragedy. Undas, or All-Saints and All-Souls days, November 1 and 2, is typical of this where families congregate around the graves of their departed combining a fiesta-like atmosphere with mourning (or turning mourning into a Fiesta?)
In this spirit, ALIG wanted to reach out to its extended family with another Thank You for supporting our Yolanda relief efforts and celebrate what ALIG accomplished with your help.
I wasn't personally involved in ALIG's massive effort (other than dropping off toothbrushes and flip flops,) but what impresses me, and why I want to celebrate the accomplishments, is the quick and direct impact our charity efforts had in the effected areas. By working with the right local partners, relief supplies didn't languish in a warehouse, houses have been rebuilt, and children started back to school on time.
Here is where the almost PHP 3,000,000 raised was deployed:
1) Immediate Aid: ALIG assembled over 7,000 family hygiene kits and 2,000 baby packs delivered direct to those in need with the help of Norwegian Training Center – Manila. Brent International School, also helped fill our kits.
Over 270,000 pesos worth of food, water, hygiene items, and building supplies were delivered to Ormoc, Leyte, by ALIG members, helping over 220 families. Santa Fe Moving and Relocation Services transported relief supplies to Manila for deployment.
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11th International Symposium on Atomic Level Characterizations
for New Materials and Devices '17
December 3 (Sun) – 8 (Fri), 2017
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Kauai, HI, USA
(Current date/time: January 21, 2020 / 6:03 JST)
|Abstract (<150 words) Deadline:
|July 14 (Fri), 2017
|Preliminary Program:
|September 11 (Mon), 2017
|Early Registration Deadline:
|October 6 (Fri), 2017
|Proceedings (duty*) Deadline:
|October 27 (Fri), 2017
|Hotel Reservation Deadline:
|November 18 (Sat), 2017
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|Dec 3 (Sun) - 8 (Fri), 2017
|SIA/e-JSSNT Deadline:
|January 12 (Fri), 2018
* Authors submitting no proceedings manuscripts will be judged to have withdrawn their papers.
The series of international symposia entitled "Atomic Level Characterization (ALC)" started in 1996 with the meeting in Kyoto, Japan under the auspices of the 141st Committee on Microbeam Analysis of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The ALC symposia focus on practical applications of atomic level characterization (both atomic dimensions and energy levels) of new materials and devices, including bio- and organic materials as well as inorganics. Descriptions of new applications and instrumentation for various analytical techniques of surface and interface analysis are solicited in these symposia. The goal is to promote stimulating discussions among researchers specializing in different probe methods. The symposium also encourages discussion of fundamental problems to be solved in the further development of atomic level characterization of materials, including approaches based on theory and simulations.
The 2nd ALC symposium was held at Maui (Hawaii) in 1997, the 3rd one at Nara (Japan) in 2001, the 4th at Kauai (Hawaii) in 2003, the 5th Kailua-Kona (Hawaii) in 2005, the 6th at Kanazawa (Japan) in 2007, the 7th at Maui (Hawaii) in 2009, the 8th at Seoul (Korea) in 2011, the 9th at Kona (Hawaii) in 2013, and the 10th at Matsue (Japan) in 2015. It is time to gather again for ALC'17, which is planned to be held in Kauai, Garden Island in Hawaii.
The official language of the symposium is English.
The sessions will cover the following topics:
Y. Homma (chair)
E. Bauer, C.S. Fadley, H. Freund, T. Gustafsson, H. Ibach, J. Kirschner, T. Koshikawa, H. Lichite, J. Matsuo, S. Morita, H. Neddermeyer, Y. Nihei, C. Oshima, C.J. Powell, H. Rose, Y. Saito, M. Scheffler, C. Schneider, W.-D. Schneider, R. Shimizu, G.A. Somorjai, G. Thornton, P. Varga, D.B. Williams
Y. Saito (chair)
M.S. Altman, F. Aumayr, H. Daimon, K.-H. Ernst, D. Fujita, K. Goto, T. Gustafsson, H. Hibino, A. Ichimiya, S. Ichimura, H.J. Kang, J. Kawai, K. Kimura, T. Kohashi, T. Koshikawa, M. Kudo, A. Locatelli, G. Mizutani, K. Morita, Y. Nihei, K. Obori, R.Oiwa, C. Oshima, A.K. Schmid, M. Setou, H. Shimoyama, S. Suzuki, Y. Takakuwa, S. Taniguchi, Y. Takai, S. Tanuma, Y. Watanabe, J.F. Watts, W. Widdra, H.W. Yeom, H. Yurimoto
J. Matsuo (chair)
K. Obori (vice-chair) / R. Oiwa (vice-chair) / S. Shiraki (vice-chair)
T. Hayasaka (secretariat) / H. Nakahara (secretariat) / S. Ninomiya (secretariat) / S. Suzuki (secretariat)
Y. Abe, S. Awata, H. Daimon, K. Dohmae, Y. Goto, S. Hashimoto, Y. Hori, S. Imashuku, T. Imazawa, H. Ishii, H. Iwai, T. Jach, S. Kakehashi, Y. Kawano, M. Kiuchi, A. Kurokawa, H. Masudome, H. Murata, S. Nagai, M. Nojima, E. Nomura, M. Owari, Y. Sakai, T. Sakamoto, J. Sameshima, H. Sawaragi, K. Shiozawa, I. Sugimoto, A Takano, T. Takeuchi, K. Tanaka, S. Taniguchi, K. Yanagiuchi, J. Yoshii
T. Sato (chair)
S. Awata (vice-chair) / K. Sasakawa (vice-chair) / R. Oiwa (vice-chair)
K. Miyazaki, E. Nomura, Y. Ominami, K. Shingu
H. Yurimoto (chair)
Y. Takai (vice-chair) / K. Yanagiuchi (vice-chair)
H. Hibino (advisor) / T. Koshikawa (advisor) / C. Oshima (advisor)
S. Nagai (secretariat) / K. Tanaka (secretariat)
K. Asakura, T. Hasebe, T. Hirayama, J. Kawai, K. Kimura, T. Kohashi, S. Morita, T. Nagatomi, S. Tanuma
T. Yasue (chair)
G. Mizutani (vice-chair) / M. Takeguchi (vice-chair)
S. Aoyagi (secretariat) / F. Matsui (secretariat)
Y. Fujii, S. Ichimura, A. Kurokawa, R. Shimizu, S. Suzuki
We encourage the submission of papers describing work related to the symposium topics. Each contributor should submit a talk title, brief abstract (text only, within 150 words) and contact information via the ALC'17 web site by an application deadline shown below. The program committee will make a decision to accept or reject titles by September 11, 2017, and the decision will be announced by e-mail to each author. The submitted brief abstract will be appeared on a program book.
All accepted authors are then required to submit 2-6 pages of camera-ready manuscripts for the proceedings. Authors submitting no proceedings manuscripts will be judged to have withdrawn their papers. The book of proceedings is not a publication. The books are handed out at the registration desk only to the participants. See "Proceedings" page for details of preparation and submission of manuscript for proceedings.
Accepted authors can also submit papers to reviewed journals (see "Reviewed Journals" page).
Students and young scientists can apply to the student awards and/or the excellent presentation awards at the same time as an application. See "Student Awards" and "Excellent presentation Awards" pages for instructions.
Authors who needs a financial support can apply to the travel support at the same time as an application. See "Support for Young Scientist" page for instructions.
|July 14 (Fri), 2017
If you are new to submit presentation information, click on the [New Application] button below. A confirmation e-mail will be sent just after the submission, which includes uploaded information and an ID number. Before an application, be sure that the secretariat e-mail (alc17(AT)jsps141.surf.nuqe.nagoya-u.ac.jp; here '@' is replaced by '(AT)') does NOT filtered by your e-mail software.
To revise the submitted information, put your application ID (the ID number which was given upon application) and the registered e-mail, then click on the [Revise Submitted Information] button below.
Revisions of the submitted information should be made before the abstract deadline. Revisions sent after the deadline will be ignored.
All authors of accepted contributions and invited speakers are asked to submit a 2-6 pages of camera-ready manuscript for proceedings by deadline described below. No distinction will be made between oral and poster presentations. The proceedings will appear on this home page. The password to access the proceedings papers will be announced only to the participants of ALC'17.
Authors submitting no proceedings manuscripts
will be judged to have withdrawn their papers.
There is no reviewing for the proceedings and the distribution is only limited to participants of the symposium and members of the 141st Committee on Microbeam Analysis (the symposium sponsor).
Authors can also submit papers to a reviewed journal for publication (see "Reviewed Journals" page).
|October 27 (Fri), 2017
2 to 6 pages of camera-ready manuscript must be in clear English and typed within a rectangle 170 mm wide by 240 mm high (left/right/top/bottom margins of 20/20/27/30 mm) on A4 paper (NOT US letter). The required format is:
You can use one of the following templates for preparation of a manuscript for proceedings.
Put your application ID (the ID number which was given upon application) and the registered e-mail, then click on the [Submit a Manuscript] button below. If you submit a manuscript twice, the last one overwrites the prior one.
Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of "Surface and Interface Analysis" (SIA; Wiley) or "e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology" (e-JSSNT; SSSJ).
Authors can submit the same contents as the proceedings, however, submission format should follow respective instructions of journals which you want to submit.
|January 12 (Fri), 2018
Prepare your manuscript according to SIA or e-JSSNT instructions depending on which journal you want to submit to.
Reviewing process for the special issue of SIA is different from a normal one. You should submit the manuscript to the publication committee of this symposium via this web page but NOT the Wiley web site.
The manuscript can be prepared by Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Read the following cautions for Word and LaTeX users before you submit a manuscript.
To submit your manuscript, put your application ID (the ID number which was given upon application) and the registered e-mail, then click on a [Initial Submission for SIA] button below.
Results of the reviewing process will be sent to you by e-mail from one of editors. A revised version of your manuscript, reply to the referee and comments to the editor should be sent by an e-mail directly to the relevant editor. His/her e-mail address will be informed to you with the results of the reviwing process. If you have any questions or query of your paper status, send e-mail to the editorial board (the address is shown below).
('@' of the e-mail address is replaced by '(AT)')
You will be requested to upload all source files when the reviewing process is finished. Details will be notified via an e-mail from the publication committee.
All reviewing and publication processes will be conformed with e-JSSNT procedure. Please follow the instructions written in the e-JSSNT web site.
A PC projector is available for oral presentations. Please bring your own laptop and connect it to our system during a break time prior to the session featuring your presentation. Since the projector has a normal VGA connector (analog RGB), do not forget to bring a VGA adopter if your PC has a non-VGA (i.e. HDMI, DVI, mini DisplayPort etc.) connector. Please note that overhead projectors, 35mm slide projectors or any other presentation equipment is NOT available.
When preparing your poster, please include a program number, a title of your presentation and listed author(s). A sign with your program number will be placed at the location where you are to display your work.
Presenters are requested to be present at (or near) their poster during the times scheduled for poster viewing. Posters must be removed following your session by the presenting authors. Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any posters left on the boards after the session. Posters will be removed and discarded by the conference committee if they remain on the poster boards the next morning after the poster session.
Registration fees are listed in the table below.
|Early Registration
(until October 6)
|Late Registration
(after October 7)
|Regular Participant
|Student Participant *
|Accompanying Person †
* If you are registered as a student, please bring your student ID at the registration desk for confirmation.
† Fees for children of age less than or equal to 6 years old are waived, however, registrations are required.
The regular and student registration fee includes a participation fee, a book of abstracts, an electronic version of proceedings (PDF download), and a manuscript submission fee. None of social program (mixer and banquet) fees are included in the regular and the student fees. However, ALC participants can attend these social programs for free of charge with subsidies from our sponsors. The accompanying person registration fee only includes the social programs.
In the event of cancellation of registration, 50% of registration fee will be refunded if the cancellation notice was received by October 6 (the bank transfer fee shall be borne by the participants). No refund will be made if the cancellation notice was received after October 7. It should be noted that all refunds will be made after the symposium.
All participants should register through the ALC'17 offcial registration site (the registration site is operated by JTB Corp.).
First of all, click on the [ALC'17 Registration & Payment] link below and access to the registration site. If you are new to use the registration system, begin with "Next" button to create your account. If you already have an account for the system, begin with "Log-In" button. For more detail, read and consult the instruction in the registration site.
ALC'17 Registration & Payment
(operated by JTB Corp.)
Both of off-line and on-site registrations are NOT acceptable. All participants should be registered via the registration site. Even if you want to register at the symposium site, you must access to the registration site and pay on-line. Paying by cash is not accepted.
Group rates (excluding taxes, fees and meals) for ALC participants are as follows. The breakfast fee includes tax and gratuity.
|Room Type (King Bed)
|Mountain Garden View
|Extra bed: $40.00/night
Breakfast: $20.00/meal
|Deluxe Mountain Garden View
|Pool/Ocean View
|Deluxe Pool/Ocean View
|Lanai Ocean View
|Deluxe Lanai Ocean View
Congratulations! The following 7 students won the Student Award of ALC'17.
Each winner will receive ¥25,000, which is only available to winners who attend the symposium and submit their manuscript to the special issue of Surface and Interface Analysis (SIA). Note that winners must still pay the registration fee. Each winner should have a short oral presentation (5 min) in the morning of December 4.
A limited number of partial travel support is available for researchers under 40 years old (rough guideline) on December 2017. Only those who are accepted for paper presentation and have financial difficulty in traveling will be considered for the support. Students are ineligible for this support (students can apply to the Students Awards).
The applicant must be the first author of the presentation. To apply for the Travel Support, a letter of application, 1 page of abstract and a statement of reason must be prepared. A written form must be saved in a PDF format and should be sent together with a presentation application. A template file for an application can be downloaded below.
The deadline is the same as that for the regular application, July 14 (Fri).
The steering committee will strictly judge whether the application should be accepted or not, and a notification will be sent by an e-mail to the applicant by the end of August.
Accepted authors receive reimbursement of travel expenses up to ¥50,000 in cash, only available at the registration desk and are obligated to submit their manuscript to the special issue of Surface and Interface Analysis (SIA).
You can use one of the following templates for an application.
Dec 3 (Sun), 2017; 18:00-20:00
All participants can attend the mixer for free with subsidies from our sponsors, however, you and your accompanying persons need a reservation to attend the mixer via the registration web site. Place of the mixer will be announced at the registration desk.
The group photo will be taken after the morning session on Wednesday (Dec. 6). Details about the group photo will be announced at the registration desk.
Dec 6 (Wed), 2017; 18:00-21:00
All participants can attend the banquet for free with subsidies from our sponsors, however, you and your accompanying persons need a reservation to attend the banquet via the registration web site. Place of the banquet will be announced at the registration desk.
Instead of the excursion program, no scientific session will be scheduled on Wednesday afternoon.
ALC'17 will be held at Aqua Kauai Beach Resort located in Kauai, Hawaii, USA. Kauai is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. You can find useful information on Aqua Kauai Beach Resort and Kauai Island in the following URLs.
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort located on the eastern shores of the gorgeous Garden Isle, about 5 km from Lihue Airport on Kauai Island. Beautiful 25-acre property is nestled in an oceanfront country setting and centrally located near Lihue. There is a complimentary shuttle between the hotel and Lihue Airport. Please contact the hotel for availability of the shuttle.
The "Garden Island" of Kauai is the furthest north of Hawaii's main islands, making it slightly cooler than the others. The typical summer daytime high is in the range of 28-30 °C, the nighttime low is typically 21-22 °C, and the fall temperatures are only slightly different from those in the summer.
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|JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas "3D Active-Site Science"
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|JEOL Ltd.
|Scienta Omicron, Inc.
|Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
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|TSUJI-ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
|Nano Science Corporation
|Science Laboratories Inc.
|VIC International Co., Ltd.
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Secretary of ALC'17 Steering Committee
Susumu SHIRAKI
Nippon Institute of Technology, JAPAN
e-mail: alc17(AT)jsps141.surf.nuqe.nagoya-u.ac.jp
('@' of the e-mail address is replaced by '(AT)')
(Do NOT attach a file to an e-mail to the secretary)
Sponsored by The 141st Committee on Microbeam Analysis
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Descrizione del lavoroElevate customer service, hospitality, and ensure delivery of quality service meeting expectations of our customers (inclusive of cultural elements per nationality mix) through the use of DFS University curriculum, engaging tools and programs as necessary to achieve excellent service behavior standards for all employees that have a direct impact on customer service (sales associates, Team Leads, Managers, Support Teams- stock handlers, customer service, concierge, LoyalT, etc.)
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Fashion brings about change that can have a huge impact on our economic and social lives. A key element in the success of any creative fashion design industry is the luxury, ready-to-wear sector. It creates wealth and employment for the entire value chain, from the textile designer to the service sector. Designers too, must embrace ongoing change, inventing unique creations while simultaneously building their own businesses. They must also create clothes for everyday life and not only for important occasions – increasingly few and far between. Above all we need to create a culture of excellence. South African designers are talented and have a right to claim their place within our fashion history. However, many are focused on a "single-client" approach and we need designers to realise the power of the middle luxury market too – and to embrace it without loosing individuality and originality. Ultimately, designers need to take responsibility for their own futures and the success of their business while realising they have the power to lead South Africa in fashion design while also creating thousands of jobs.
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Welcome to the next featured female in the Women Inspire Women series! Meet Jenn – Jenn is one of my very best friends and sorority sisters from college. I could go on and on about some of the stories and memories we share as college roommates and sharing one of the same areas of interest in our studies, that being fashion merchandising (Jenn's major and my minor). There was a time when we did a class project on Nicole Miller. There was also a time when we rescued a dog named Maverick. And there was also a time when she may or may not have talked me into skipping our {history} class so that we could instead go to Bread Co. to enjoy a lunch that was better than what the campus dining had to offer, but these are all stories for another day. 😉 Despite having so much in common, we're admittedly two very different people, and that's what I love so much about our friendship. There is hardly a day that goes by that one of us is not texting the other to ask about the current TV show we're binge watching or to ask what makeup or skin product I should be using (because this is just not my area of expertise) or to simply check in and see how the other is doing. I so value the friendship that we have and the fact that it's one that continues to grow over time, even despite being in varying life stages.
Now, enough for the mushy stuff. I saw Jenn's passions in college as she would help everyone with their hair or makeup before one of our formals or a night out. Everyone came to Jenn for advice or simply to have her do their eye makeup. She was (is!) SO good. Following college, Jenn continued to advance in pursuing her passion for makeup, hair and skincare and ultimately started her business – Flawless Makeup + Hair. I like to think I was one of Jenn's first 'unofficial' clients when she did my makeup (and the entire…very large…wedding party's makeup) on my wedding day as my Maid of Honor. No pressure. I'll let Jenn share more of her story, and how she got started with her booming makeup business, below!
Name: Jennifer Lynch
Age: The big 3-0
Company: Flawless Makeup + Hair
Title: Owner
Currently Located: St. Louis, MO
Photo by Lauren Muckler Photography
Describe yourself in 3 words:
Loyal, passionate, and an introverted extrovert
Describe your business and what you do:
Flawless Makeup + Hair was created in 2013. We provide hair and makeup services for bridal, engagement sessions, senior portraits, special occasion, commercial, and lifestyle. We also provide private shopping lessons and one on one makeup lessons.
How did you start in this field?
After graduating college in 2010 (mid-recession) I decided that I wanted to become a licensed esthetician. I then went to the Skin Institute and finished the 8 month program to become licensed. After I graduated from there, it took me about 2 1/2 years to finally be where I wanted to be– which was starting my freelance business, a.k.a. Flawless Makeup + Hair.
Did you know that this was something you always wanted to do?
100% YES! Makeup artistry was always something I knew I wanted to do but was not quite sure how I was going to get there. I was a competitive dancer from a very young age up until high school, and I loved getting to do my makeup before competitions and recitals. Probably even more than the actual dancing part! I also loved taking any art class I could while I was in school.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years, I hope I am doing the same exact thing…only stronger. Every year that passes, I learn more and more. I would love to start a training program for other artists! I love sharing my pearls of knowledge, and I know there is so much I can offer to others in this field.
What has been a dream job that you have had since you were a little girl?
Makeup Artist!
In what ways do you see yourself inspiring other women?
I hope in some way I inspire women to see what is truly beautiful about them. I know it seems odd considering my career, but I don't believe makeup is what makes us beautiful. It is what makeup brings out in a woman that they may have not seen before. The way that a client reacts after seeing her makeup done is truly inspiring to me. And while I hope to inspire other women, they are the ones that are, in fact, inspiring me.
Who has been the biggest inspiration to you?
I do not have one person that has been a major inspiration to me, but the art world in general has been a huge influence on my work. Movies also inspire me; there is something to be said for a beautifully done motion picture with amazing costuming and makeup.
What are 3 of your current favorite things (books, podcasts, music, beauty products, etc.)?
I am currently loving listening to Britt Seva's podcast on iTunes. She is a social media and marketing strategist strictly for those in the beauty industry and I can not get enough of it! I have a TON of beauty products that are my favorite but my favorites for this week are Verb Shampoo and Conditioner and Mac Pro Longwear concealer!
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Here are all of the platforms where you can find Jenn and see more of her gorgeous work:
I hope you had fun getting to know Jenn! Shameless BFF plug – I highly recommend booking her for your makeup needs on your next special occasion. She really does have a way of making her clients look (and feel!) flawless. See what I did there? Also, I'm currently using the Verb shampoo and conditioner she mentions (thanks to her recommendation and because she picked them for me, of course), and I love them!
I can't wait to continue to introduce you to more fabulous, inspiring, empowering women in the weeks to come!
PS – Know someone who would be great to feature as an empowering women? Contact me HERE, and let me know! I'd love to contact her and learn more!


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Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Fan-tastic Tuesday 122
This is my design card for Fan-tastic Tuesday 122: anything goes with a twist ... sweethearts. Please click on the link to see the lovely designs of the rest of the team and join in our challenge.
I used Sparkle n Sprinkle sweetheart frog (a pre-coloured digital image), mounting on to a piece of silver sentiments mirror card and tying with a stitched ribbon.
This is also for:
Crealicious 84: love is in the air
The ribbon girl: love
Morgan's artworld 2: add ribbon
Terrific Tuesday: I 'heart' you
Try it on Tuesday (Tuesday taggers): a fine romance
Eclectic Ellapu February: love actually
Unicorn 6: lots of love
Crafts and me February: use reds or Valentine
Scribbles designs 37: have a heart
Oddball: all you need is love
Bunny Zoe: hearts
The sisterhood of crafters: love letters - use word LOVE and/or a heart
CRAFT 348: love/Valentine/anniversary
Polka doodles 4: love and romance
My time to craft 314: love is all around
Artistic inspirations 149: anything goes/twist of Valentine
Craftin desert divas: hearts
Crafty boots: love is in the air
Crazy challenge 215: love
Incy wincy: love is in the air
Ooh la la 197: love and romance
Ching-Chou Kuik February: love
Where the HeART is 6: love
Kort o mania 146: love is in the air
Paper creators 44: must be love
Melonheadz friends: love challenge
The paper girls 97: Valentine/love
Crafts galore February: use a digi or stamp
Lemon shortbread 8: anything goes
Craft your passion 297: anything goes
Crafting from the heart 97: anything goes
613 avenue create 161: anything goes
Creative inspirations 343: anything goes
Beccy's place February: anything goes
Inspiration destination 70: anything goes
PDE linky party 108: anything goes
Not just cards 28: anything goes
Just keep on creating February: anything goes
44 comments:
OMG this is SO cute! Great job Hazel! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood's 'LOVE Letters' challenge and please come back again soon!ReplyDelete
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Marvelous, Hazel! Thanks for joining us at PDE Linky Party.ReplyDelete
Janis, Creator & DT Member
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Pretty and sweet card!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for joining us at Craft your Passion
Adorable Valentine! That frog is so cute and I love the sentiment! Thanks for playing along with us at Unicorn Challenges!ReplyDelete
Great card. Love the image and the paper that you have teamed it with, the ribbon brings it all together beautifully. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.ReplyDelete
What a sweet Valentine card Hazel, love the image and great backing paper. Hugs Jennifer xxReplyDelete
Love the little frog Great card TFS Unicorn Challenge LIS dTReplyDelete
Adorable card, such a sweet image! Thanks so much for joining our Terrific Tuesday Challenge over at Scrappy Moms Stamps!ReplyDelete
What a cute card Hazel! I Love the DP you chose for the background! Thank you so much for sharing your project and creativity at 613 Ave C.ReplyDelete
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Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing with us this month. Lisa DT Unicorn ChallengeReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your cute, fun card for Valentines, with us at TioT's this time.ReplyDelete
How very fun and adorable is this!ReplyDelete
What a cute card Hazel, I love the little frog! I also love the fabulous silver and white background paper you used, it's very pretty and works fabulously with red ribbon. Great job.ReplyDelete
Super cute Valentine card, fab froggy image and lovely backing papers. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.ReplyDelete
Fun and pretty card. Thank you for sharing it with us at TioT.ReplyDelete
Super image! Thanks for joining us at Unicorn, Claire DT xReplyDelete
lovely creation thanks for joining us at CRAFT in this weeks challenge. Good luckReplyDelete
Cute card. terrific coloring. Thanx for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs.ReplyDelete
Søtt kort med mange fine detaljer.ReplyDelete
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Oh how cute, Hazel! What a romantic frog!ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining in at CRAFT Challenge, too!
love Mags B xx
Hello again, Hazel! I'm back to thank you for joining in at My Time to Craft, too!ReplyDelete
love Mags B x
Fantastic Valentine, Hazel! Thanks for playing along with the Paper Girls!ReplyDelete
Adorable card, Hazel!! Love that heart lily pad!! Thanks for joining us for the Craftin Desert Divas Hearts Linky Party!!ReplyDelete
cute fun card love the imageReplyDelete
thanks for joining incy wincy
Super cute and fun Hazel! Thank you for joining us at The Sisterhood for our 'love letters' challenge!ReplyDelete
Diane TSH DT
how cute! love the image and backing papers you used. makes for a great card. thanks for sharing with us at WTHI xReplyDelete
Super card to go with the cute,fun image.Perfect paper for a Valentine too.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week.ReplyDelete
Lisa x
Such a cute card, just fab!ReplyDelete
Thank you for joining in with the 'Love & Romance' challenge at Polkadoodles Mia - DT Member xx
Gorgeous make! Thanks so much for joining our 'Love and Romance' challenge over at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/ReplyDelete
Claire xx
So sweet - love your little frog & lovely colouring. thanks for joining us at Oddball Art, we hope to see you again soonReplyDelete
Andrea x
Great card - thanks for joining us at Crafting from the Heart.ReplyDelete
Helen x
What a sweet card, thank you for joining us at Crafts Galore Challenge for our 'Use a Stamp or Digi' Challenge, hope to see you again. Emma DT xReplyDelete
This is a really cute card Hazel. Love the little frog. Thanks for sharing with us at Artistic Inspirations and we hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Gale DTReplyDelete
Adorable frog valentine!ReplyDelete
A super card Hazel, such a fun image.ReplyDelete
Thank you for joining us at Ooh La La Creations.
I'm having a little giveaway on my blog - http://craftingwithcotnob.blogspot.co.uk/ if you would like to take a look.
So cute and lovely! Thanks for joining at Creatalicious: Love is In The AirReplyDelete
Wow Hazel! You have been busy, they are all fab :) Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious, Jackie CT member.ReplyDelete
Super cute!! I love frogs!! Thank you for joining us at Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party!ReplyDelete
Fabulous card.... love your coloring!ReplyDelete
Thank you for participating in the MelonHeadz Friends Challenge!
Such a cute Valentine's day card, I love the main image and the sentiment is perfect.Thanks so much for sharing your project at Anything goes February link-up, Just keep on creatingReplyDelete
Susan xx
A lovely card!ReplyDelete
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "love is in the air" challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Come and Get It)
(DT Crafty Friends)
What a sweet card. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs Traci DT Unicorn Challenge xxReplyDelete
A fabulous card, such a fun image.ReplyDelete
Thank you for joining us at Paper Creator.
Such a cute card! Thank You for joining in our challenge at Crafts & Me. Please pop over for our new challenge of "Spring"ReplyDelete