text:
Redcliffs Primary School first opened its doors to pupils on 16 September 1907. The opening of the one classroom school was a direct response to the increase in the permanent, and part-time, local Redcliffs population. This increase was in part due to a causeway which had been built in 1907 to allow electric trams to link the city to the seaside area. With the road added to the causeway in 1942 the population of the area continued to rise, and continues to do so. Today the school numbers 18 classrooms and a roll of 412.
Even though the original school was a single classroom in which to teach 50 pupils there had been enough forsight to secure spacious grounds for future development. Early school committees, Education Boards and the Ministry of Education willingly purchased available land whenever it came up for sale. The latest land purchase was in 2005 of 4000m2 (1 acre).
Redcliffs Primary School takes its name from the local area – Te Rae Kura, meaning 'red, glowing headlands'. The red cliffs behind the school are a part of this headland and provide a unique backdrop to the school.
The school crest displays the Moa, due to the fact that Moa bones were discovered in a cave close to the school - Moa Bone Point Cave - by sailors in 1849.
There are four school houses, named after the four ships that sailed into Lyttelton Harbour carrying the first settlers. These are Cressy (blue), Seymour (red), Randolph (green) and Charlotte Jane (yellow).
Media Gallery
Early 1900s
1 media item
1 media item


text:
On Friday last we had our annual fun walk to end friendship week. This was a great day despite being freezing cold. As TY's we were the colour yellow and we all wore yellow t-shirts .this year for the fun walk each class in each year had to make a dance to show to the judges before we left for the walk. Every class had to pick a song that had something to do with the theme of friendship. Our class Amina pick the song "Reach for the Stars" by S club 7. We used our PE classes to make a dance to show to the judges in the hopes that we could win between the two classes in TY.
Our tutor ms o C helped us a huge amount and put a lot of time and effort into our dance with use. She also let use include her in our dance which turned out to be a huge success... ms o C also spent a lot of time and effort to make herself a star costume to wear when we were doing our dance. :)
When we had finished doing our dance for the judges all the TY's headed off to where we would be directing the traffic and making sure that all the students got across the road safely. There were four students to each cross road along with a teacher. It was a great day even though that being place at one of the last cross roads meant that we had to sit in the cold and wait for everybody to be on the way back before we could go back to the school with all the other students.
Everybody enjoyed themselves during the fun walk and we all hope that maybe next year we will be able to dress up for the fun walk.Siobhán. :)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
2013-05-02 08:47:11 / Posted by Michael Eric to Windows Tips
Follow @MichaelEric
Windows 8 is recommended for its more concerns about its users' security. Besides the password for local user account, Windows 8 introduces two other types of password: picture password and PIN logon for users to password protect Windows 8. This article will tell how to take advantage of these three different kinds of password to password protect Windows 8.
Using local user password is the most common way to password protects Windows 8 (also Windows 7/XP etc.). Before creating a user password, you need to know there are two kinds of user accounts in Windows 8: administrator and standard user. Windows 8 has only one administrator account that you set up when you went through the initial Windows 8 configuration.
Picture password is a new feature introduced by Windows 8. It allows its users to log into their account via using gestures on an image with their finger or mouse. Here are the steps to create picture password.
PIN logon is another new kind of password protection added to Windows 8. It is similar to PIN used in credit cards and enables user to set Windows 8 login password with four digits. PIN logon can be easily set up as following steps.
Now we have introduced three ways to password protect Windows 8. If you haven't set any password for your Windows 8, it's time to set up password Windows 8. However, there is an unavoidable problem of password protecting Windows 8 that is forgetting password. Luckily with PIN logon and picture password you can easily switch to them to log into your PC when forgot Windows 8 user password. But if you forgot both of them or only set user password for your PC, you can turn to SmartKey Windows 8 password reset, it can reset your Windows 8 user password instantly.
Download SmartKey Windows Password Recovery Ultimate:
Recover all your Word, Excel, ppt, accesss office files password
Copyright©2007-2019 SmartKey Password Recovery. All rights Reserved.


text:
This is the title of an article on BusinessWeek.com by Beth Comstock, chief marketing officer and senior VP at GE. In the article she asserts that marketing should be more prominent during challenging periods, not less. I couldn't agree more, which is why I'm focused on helping marketers step forward as leaders of change for their organizations.
According to Ms. Comstock, "there are three core strategies we have adopted to help us optimize today":
- Understand the needs of customers as never before
- Gain share
- Reexamine value and how to measure success
Her insight is worth reading and taking to heart.


text:
Welcome to STEP Up Ohlone
Ohlone Students Care
Students across the Ohlone College campus demonstrate the college's commitment to supporting the emotional and mental health of all Ohlone students.
Ohlone Faculty and Staff Care
Administration, faculty and staff of Ohlone College pledge their awareness and support of their students' emotional and mental health needs.
Mental Health and Stress Management:
The staff and faculty of Ohlone College are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health Center in building 7 or https://stepupohlone.org/oncampus-resources/. The Crisis Support Services of Alameda County offers a 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-309-2131.


text:
Friday, October 19, 2012
Interesting story in thge BBC News on a paper from PLoS Pathogens: BBC News - Faecal transplant clue to treating gut bug (seems that the article has disappeared - maybe they jumped the Embargo? --- anyone --- found another version here). In the work, researchers from the Sanger Institute infected mice with Clostridium difficile and then treated them with different combinations of microbes isolated from mouse feces. In the end they are reported to have identified a combination of six strains that was highly effective in clearing the C. difficile infections. I say "reported to have ..." because I cannot find the PLoS Pathogens paper, again suggesting to me that the BBC story may have somehow jumped the embargo. Will post more when more comes out.
1 comment:
- Stina11/15/2012 9:44 AM
I came across your blog while searching for a protocol for fecal transplantation in mice. I love your balanced view on the microbiota! I'm also a believer in its importance for many diseases, but certainly not as a cure-all. Anyway, I'm just commenting to provide you with a link to the PLoS Pathogens paper you mention:ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Sunshine on the Prarie
This David Hamilton photo from the 70's is an all-time-favorite photo of mine. I love everything about it from the outfits to the soft muted colors to the way the road curves and it's dream-like feel.
Last week I stopped into Hot Couture, a local vintage shop that always always has the most amazing array of vintage dresses. In fact, I try not to go in there too often as most of the dresses are outside my current budget and it's next to impossible not to fall in love with at least one every time.
But, with Clover napping in her stroller I couldn't resist just popping in for a little inspiration. While perusing the 70's prairie dress rack I looked over and saw a girl pluck the simple white sundress o' my dreams off the rack while telling her mother it was only $18... as I looked on with what I'm sure was some sort of sad puppy dog face.
Of course I then anxiously lurked around pretending to look at dresses and repeating to myself "please don't fit, please don't fit" as she tried her items on in the dressing room. Obviously, my silent mantra psychically convinced her that the dress was not for her... or maybe it was the faded discoloration along part of the bottom ruffle (not very noticeable, but the reason for the low price... doesn't matter, either way, it's mine now :)
So on Saturday, when I put the dress on to wear it for the first time, it made me think of that photo that I love and had me reaching right away for my big floppy hat.
I rummaged around blogland a bit to find some more dreamy David Hamilton photos from that era. This being a family blog and all, I tried to keep it to the less scantily clad examples ;)
Saturday, which happened to be my mom's birthday, included a morning trip to the farmers' market to put together a gift basket for her, a delicious afternoon BBQ with family to celebrate, and an evening with friends at the Sonoma County Fair Demolition Derby. Yes, I wore this to sit in the stands drinking beer out of a keg cup while watching big beater cars smash into one another until they no longer ran... why, what would you have worn? ;)
Anywho, with Clover napping between the BBQ and the derby I had a chance to sneak out to the backyard to document my outfit as well as be teased by my brother-in-law on the way out: "Hey Sunshine, where's the prairie?" (hi Sam)
I went out to our back fence where the trumpet vine was trumpeting and the sun was hitting at just the right angle for sunflares and that soft graininess that I like so much. Perfect for capturing the mood that inspired the outfit in the first place!
Speaking of capturing a mood, I love how these two photos sort of encapsulate all that is wonderful and good about summer... my favorite of seasons :)
(David Hamilton photos found here, here, here, and here)
Oh, and look how pretty my mom's gift basket turned out! That's Clover's wee rocking chair, the basket is actually quite small and not gigantic as it may appear in the photo. I picked up the basket, bouquet, and some items from a local soap vendor that she loves all at the farmer's market that morning.
When I got home, I wrapped the bouquet in thrifted wrapping paper (it has veggies on it!), added a thrifted vintage apron, and topped it off with a (thrifted of course) vintage basket of fruit postcard complete with birthday wishes! I was so pleased with my last minute gift assemblage that I had to take a picture :)
27 comments:
- Sal said...
So glad you nabbed the dress - it's perfect on you! And love those misty, romantic Hamilton photos.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- Becky said...
Gorgeous photographs (both your own and the Hamilton ones), you really get a sense of hazy summer days.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Skye said...
I love that floppy hat on you - perfect!
David Hamilton photos always remind me of a book of his called "Sisters' which is all naked girls being suggestive with each other, which a crazy baby sitter showed me when I was about 13 in an effort to find out if I was a lesbian or not! Put me right off, but your interpretation of his soft focus style is lovely.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- Alexa said...
You really managed to capture the spirit of the Hamilton photos in the outfit and photos you took. Dreamy, and so very you! I've had that very experience while shopping, hoping something won't fit someone else.
And that gift basket, how beautiful! If only all my gifts were that lovely. You could start your own business of thrifted gift baskets!
- August 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
- theyearoflivingthriftily said...
stunning. really.
perfect dress. perfect photos. I think I am in love!
- August 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- anabela / fieldguided said...
I can see why you love that photo so much -- it's stunning! I love the hazy light you've captured in your pictures, as well. Gorgeous, as usual!
- August 11, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- Chelsea said...
I hate when people get there first, or worse of you put something down to ponder and someone else buys it just as you make a decision *bad shopping memorys,haha*
Glad you managed to get the dress,a summery happy ending.
- August 11, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Peldyn said...
I have so done that! I waited outside a dressing room once hoping that a dress a girl took in to try on didn't fit her. It didn't! It is now in my closet, yay! At a 50% off clearance price sale I was so sure she was going to buy it.
- August 11, 2009 at 4:38 PM
- Caroline said...
Three things:
1. Summer is my most favorite of seasons as well!
2. I hate seeing someone walking around the store with an item you want/need badly. While vacationing this summer I came across a chap in a thrift store hanging on to the most delicious leather carry-on satchel of my dreams. I was green with envy, but decided to put that behind me and compliment him on his good taste. It paid off, because he said he'd been thinking about putting it back anyway, and told me I could have it. Yay!
3. Pretty dress.
- August 11, 2009 at 4:53 PM
- Dime Store Thrift said...
That dress was meant to be yours...I can just hear you chanting:)
- August 11, 2009 at 5:12 PM
- The Thrifty Stylist said...
wonderful post, gorgeous dress, and such a lovely encapsulation of summer indeed :D
- August 11, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- Andrea said...
I love those paintings! You look like you've just stepped out of one :) That's an awesome dress. It's cool when things like that happen when thrifting. I had a similar experience with a little suitcase. I acidently said a bit loudly that I would really have loved it and the woman decided I'd obviously like it more than her, which was really lovely of her, though I felt just a little bad!
- August 11, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- Thrifted Treasure said...
Beautiful photos. Beautiful Dress. Beautiful gift basket. :-)
- August 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
- June Paski said...
it's very awesome, i love ur outfits and all those photos :)
- August 11, 2009 at 8:28 PM
- Mars said...
one of my favorite posts yet :D those photos are sort of magical! and that dress is definitely a winner. i'm so glad it worked out that the two of you were meant to be xD!
- August 11, 2009 at 8:55 PM
- polaris said...
All kinds of beautiful in this post. Glad you got the dress. I've been in Hot Couture and found most items priced out of my reach, but you definitely found a good buy there. Loved your gift basket. Beautiful post.
- August 11, 2009 at 9:33 PM
- Oranges And Apples said...
beautiful dress and pictures. i am very impressed with your gift assembly too!
- August 12, 2009 at 1:25 AM
- muchlove said...
Those photos are so beautiful and dreamy.
And great buy with the dress! Lucky that girl didn't decide to get it. It looks like it was made for you!
- August 12, 2009 at 2:21 AM
- Milla said...
I love the photo arrangement and the inspiration photos, how charming. I'm also delighted with your gift basket, especially the basket which is the island staple kind, I bet your mom was extatic.
- August 12, 2009 at 9:16 AM
- Polished Sense said...
cute sandals and basket on the chair!
- August 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Diana said...
such a good job on the basket!
i thought hamilton's photo's were your photos! so similiar! they both have this dreamy flow to it until I saw the comparison.
Yes, i have seen the perfume! it's hilarious!
- August 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM
- Ashlee said...
the dress looks lovely on you....
and i adore the little gift basket you made for your mom.
that wrapping paper is great!
- August 14, 2009 at 11:53 AM
- Q's Daydream said...
So SOOOO pretty!!!
- August 14, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- kimvee said...
Beautiful photos! and I love your hat & dress. Very light & summery :)
- August 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Charlotte Drene said...
What wonderful photos! Thank you for sharing them.
You have a very interesting blog!
- August 17, 2009 at 2:20 AM
- AdoreVintage.com said...
So happy to come across this! I have never heard of David Hamilton before reading your post, thank you for providing inspiration for me today! :)
- August 17, 2009 at 6:27 PM
- Liz said...
missa, I'd love to have a beer with you one day, and we could do the demo derby thing too.
i'd like to think i'd end that day feeling inspired and confident enough to finally wear some of the dresses that I've kept hidden away in my closet, secretly hoping to pull off.
you, my dear, make it look completely effortless and easy.
(ps - no twitter for you?)
- August 18, 2009 at 12:11 PM


text:
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Educational Administration & Leadership
Why a Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration and Leadership?
Your passion for teaching is what first led you to the classroom. For some educators,
however, it is that same commitment to their students and colleagues that calls them
beyond the classroom into educational leadership roles. McKendree's Master of Arts
in Education program in Educational Administration and Leadership prepares you for
an Illinois Principal license and develops your professional management skills within
the education field.
Our experienced faculty and convenient class options enable you to earn your master's degree in education in a timely manner while giving you the tools to grow and enhance your own educational leadership style. You will gain an in-depth look into social issues affecting students and teachers, as well as the role of professional ethics in education. You'll also discover ways to improve collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, and the community to ensure the best learning environment for all.
McKendree's curriculum in educational administration and leadership is designed to give you advanced proficiency in the Illinois School Leader and the Illinois Principal standards.
Education Degrees for Busy Adults Brochure
Curriculum Requirements
This program consists of 32 hours of coursework and seven hours of internship.
EDU 600 - Professional Educator Seminar (0 Credit)
EDU 611 - Curriculum Theory and Design (3 Credits)
EDU 612 - Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation (3 Credits)
EDU 615 - Contemporary Issues in Education (3 Credits)
EDU 641 - Educational Research & Statistics (3 Credits)
EDU 645 - Action Research Planning (2 Credits)
EDL 600 - Introduction to Principal Preparation (1 Credit)
EDL 601 - Technology Applications for School Administrators (2 Credits)
EDL 610 - Supervision of Instruction (3 Credits)
EDL 620 - School Law (3 Credits)
EDL 625 - Finance and Facilities for Principals (3 Credits)
EDL 630 - Leadership Theory (3 Credits)
EDL 640 - School and Community Relations (3 Credits)
EDL 690 - Internship I - Principal (1 Credit)
EDL 691 - Internship II - Principal (2 Credits)
EDL 692 - Internship III - Principal (4 Credits)
McKendree's MAED in Educational Administration and Leadership is designed specifically for current teachers juggling the demands of a full-time job, personal responsibilities, and professional development. Choose from online courses or in-class meetings one night a week in an eight-week format. Some courses are designed in a 16-week format to meet the requirements of the class.
Principal and Teacher Leadership internships give our MAED students the unique, hands-on opportunity to work alongside a current school administrator while earning course credit toward their degree. Our flexible internship schedule is available over the spring, summer, and fall semesters, allowing you to complete it without interruption to your current teaching position. You will gain practical experience in the field and develop your portfolio of activities that meet licensure and state certification standards.
Interesting Classes
Supervision of Instruction: Supervising certified and non-certified personnel is a key component of a career in Education Administration. This course includes a 12-hour field experience component demonstrating the process of evaluating certified staff in accordance with the Illinois School Code.
School Law: Stay up-to-date on current Illinois State laws and regulations that impact schools in the state. You will gain important insight into statutes and case laws affecting public schools, as well as regulations regarding areas such as gifted, special needs, early childhood, and at-risk learners.
Admission Requirements
To apply for McKendree's MAED in Educational Administration and Leadership, you must
have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. We consider
applicants on an individual basis without regard to sex, race, disability, nationality,
or religion.
The following documentation and/or components are required for consideration of admission to the Master of Arts in Education program:
1. A completed graduate admission application. (no fee)
2. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts are those that are mailed from institution to institution.
3. A current vita or resume.
4. A minimum 3.0 G.P.A. on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants with a G.P.A. below 3.0 may be conditionally admitted.
5. An essay describing the personal and professional goals that will be met by the student's
completion of the program.
6. Three professional references.
7. Applicants may be required to participate in a personal interview to assess readiness for graduate studies.
The following Principal Preparation requirements will be verified at the time of admission to the university:
At least two year of teaching experience as teacher of record in a certified school (public, private, or parochial). Experience as an aide, substitute teacher, part-time teacher, etc. is not sufficient.
Evidence of a valid and current Illinois teaching certificate (e.g., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21 certificates).
Graduate Education Student Services
Student Services Specialist
(618) 744-0426
Meet the Faculty
300 Stanton St., 2nd Floor
(618) 537-6883
300 Stanton St., Lower Level
(618) 537-2157
300 Stanton St., Lower Level
(618) 537-6461
300 Stanton St., 2nd Floor
(618) 537-6549
300 Stanton St.
(618) 537-6516
Get a great graduate education with location and format options to fit your busy lifestyle. Apply Online!


text:
Success Stories / Re: Successful recovery of all funds and legal costs« on: May 25, 2016, 08:05:32 pm »
So has anyone else had success in going this route? I just got my judgement on the 10th of May
SMF - Just Installed!
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


text:
A brave team from the charity Leap for Luke, have literally scaled new heights in their bid to find medical treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by performing no less than three dizzying physical challenges.
The volunteers travelled to Todds Leap outdoor activity centre in Ballygawley for the Head for Heights challenge in aid of MDUK's Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund, which is committed to spending over £1.7 million to help find treatments for little boys like Luke O'Hanlon from Coalisland and his cousin Brian Og McStravog.
The first challenge for the team, made up of family members and friends of the boys, was to take on Ireland's longest zipline and whizz 500 meters across the tree tops of Ballygawley, before then embarking on a 33ft free jump. Luke's mummy, Claire, said: "The free fall was by far the scariest challeng; it's one thing standing on the ground and watching, or zipping across the air in a harness, but when you're standing 33 feet up and you have to just jump it's a scary feeling, scary but exhilarating too!"
The Leap for Luke team finished their challenge with a swing off the edge of a cliff.


text:
If you're left-handed, a natural redhead, or a skilled duck caller, you might be able to get a scholarship because of it.
College application season is in full swing, and with more than 50 US colleges now charging over $60,000 per year, students will be looking for scholarships.
Turns out they may not have to look far.
According to an infographic created by Debt.com, your height, name, or random hobby could translate into money towards your not-so-cheap college education.
If you can write an essay on why the number 5 is important, you could chop off $1,500 of your future tuition. Or you could just sign up for the "No Essay" scholarship and hope your name will be chosen in a monthly drawing for $2,000.
Debt.com offers its own scholarship, which is not included in the infographic. The scholarship awards $500 to "Aggressive Applicants." To apply, you just need to show proof of the other scholarships you've applied to.
For details on how to apply for it, as well as the scholarships listed in the infographic below, visit Debt.com.
Take a look at the infographic to see what else is out there:


text:
According to Aberystwyth Town Council, the introduction of digital mapping has saved them a huge amount of time and effort as they planned for a new allotments site in the town. This has allowed the council to share digital mapping with utility companies and produce professional plans to consult with people in the local area.
The challenge
Until recently the town had only one allotments site, containing twenty-five plots, this site being managed by Ceredigion County Council. This one site was not enough for a town with a resident population of approximately 12 000 (excluding the university student population). Given the waiting list for those plots, the Town Council decided they would act and create a second allotments site. They identified a suitable area of scrubland and took out a long lease on the land.
The solution
Useful links
In early 2011, the council acquired digital mapping and began using Pear Technology software to manage Ordnance Survey geographic data. The Town Clerk received help with the software installation and was provided with a day of training. One of the first uses for this capability was to assist with the allotments site.
The council needed to secure the site by procuring the erection of fencing. Historically, they would have sent someone out to survey its perimeter with a measuring wheel – not easy to do with any accuracy on scrubland. In this case detailed maps using GIS meant they could quickly measure the distance with pinpoint accuracy, leaving little room for disagreement about the contract cost.
The council then used Ordnance Survey's 1:10 000 Scale Raster and OS MasterMap® Topography Layer to work out how best to fit ten allotment plots of the same size onto the site. It was equally simple to add objects such as beehives, where the plan showed they had enough space.
Furthermore, the council were able to data share with utility companies, receiving digital data on the location of every drain and cable. This combined with Ordnance Survey mapping meant they now knew, to within a few centimetres, the location of every drain and cable under the allotments site.
Consultation with the local community was also simplified. Leaflets containing professional-looking maps were produced and, when they wanted a poster of the plans for the public consultation event, they sent the file to the County Council who had the facilities to print large maps.
Local people gave strong support to the proposals and the Town Council submitted its planning application for the allotments site, online, attaching a file with its plans.
The benefits
- Efficiency gains were realised through digital visualisation and measuring of the site.
- The budgeting and procuring of materials and labour, such as to erect fencing around the site could be planned accurately and in a way which saved time.
- The council could share geographic information electronically with utility companies, to find out exactly where their infrastructure impinged on the site, saving them a great deal of time.
- Professional-looking maps were produced for consultation with the community, which the council felt also helped to raise their status with other statutory organisations.


text:
Are you a string player looking for a place to play? Come join us. We're all about having fun with music, the perfect place to dust off rusty skills. We rehearse on Thursdays at 6:30 at London Heights Baptist Church, 734 N. 78th Street, Kansas City, KS.
We still have a critical need for cellists!
Join us. What do you have to lose?


text: For whatever reason, there has been a small subset of folks out there concerned about how long it has taken for the BlackBerry KEYone to check in at the FCC, but finally, we can put their worries to rest. Some of the confidentiality agreements have now expired and the KEYone and some of the FCC information for the device is now ready for your perusal. As expected, some of the details are still hidden but, if you fancy reading through the available documents, you can check out FCC ID 2ACCJN016 or 2ACCJN017 for the CDMA version.


text:
General Contractor in Boca Raton, FL
When you need quality installation or repair work, look no further than MG Florida Construction. As a skilled general contractor at MG Florida Construction in Boca Raton, FL, I am at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, MG Florida Construction provides thorough, efficient service every step of the way. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results.
Save Yourself the Hassle
Even if you're relatively handy, certain installation and repair projects require tools and skills that you simply may not have. Why risk injury or property damage when a general contractor like me can help at MG Florida Construction? One call to MG Florida Construction can save you time, aggravation, and in many cases, money. And when you work with me at MG Florida Construction, you'll get the benefit of:
- Reasonable rates
- Prompt, reliable service
- Quality workmanship
Call today to learn more about the advantages of hiring a general contractor like me at MG Florida Construction or to schedule an estimate.
Are you ready to remake that old bathroom of yours? Then come to MG Florida Construction in Boca Raton, FL, where we offer excellence in bathroom renovations.
If you're like most people, then you probably can't get enough closet space. Whether you need room to store clothing, toys, tools, or collectibles, having an extra closet or two will make your living space even better.
Home and business owners in Boca Raton, FL turn to MG Florida Construction with their most important contracting projects. We're a general contracting company that provides a wide variety of services for residential and commercial spaces undergoing construction ranging from partial remodeling to a complete renovation. Our general contractors pride themselves on outstanding customer service and getting the job done.
Could your bedroom use a fresh coat of paint? Are you looking to breathe new life into your kitchen or dining room? It's amazing what a new paint job can do for your space. So if you're looking for quality painting services in Boca Raton, FL, trust the team at MG Florida Construction to get the job done.
The best contractor experience I've ever had. Always on time, great work, great crew, competitively priced. Jesus stays in touch throughout and supervises all work. Very responsive. Finished the project in half the time I estimated. Remodeled two bathrooms in our house - can't praise them enough!
Wonderful experience with Jesus and his team! Had all the floors done and the entire place painted. Jesus assisted from start to finish and was available anytime I needed him! The work was done on time and as promised and the quality of the products he helped me choose are just wonderful. I can't count how many compliments I've received on the flooring. I would definitely recommend MG Florida Construction.
Jesus and his team are AMAZING! From the consultation to the installation, Jesus is in contact and consistently consulting with you. His team is fast and efficient! His team works so fast. They are so detail oriented! I actually went back into my new bathroom and looked at the tile and noticed they aligned the random pattern in the marble tile!!
MG Florida Construction was a complete solution for me, where they did the kitchen and bathrooms. It was a real pleasure to engage with them in the entire project. Jesus was professional and has a wealth of knowledge in construction and remodeling.
Great job. Quality work and on time
MG Florida Construction - residential painting review
Prompt response and work done quickly and efficiently. Also did some other small projects while there. Excellent service, and very nice people. I would definitely recommend them.
Professional and High Quality
Jesus, Santiago, and other employees were skilled and professional throughout the process of painting the inside of our home. It started with Jesus Grafina meeting with us and being professional in estimating the cost, choosing the right colors/shades, and preparing the paperwork. He used a portable computer and printer to develop the paperwork. In the end Jesus' advice was right on in all aspects. A hero in this process was Santiago. As Santiago started to paint the "popcorn" ceilings, they started crumbling in hid hands. He showed us what had happened and immediately contacted Jesus. Jesus gave us several alternatives. We chose complete removal of the popcorn. The staff immediately switched gears, removed the popcorn, primed and painted the ceilings. They used their time efficiently. The final job turned out great! We initially the estimate was a little high but we realized later the quality was well worth it.
I have been extremely pleased with this company. Everything was done professionally and to my satisfaction. The final result is beautiful and I am so happy that I chose them to do the work. The most important thing to me was that they were always on time, always responded to my calls and came back to take care of the small things that needed to be done. It was a pleasure to deal with Jesus and his crew. I would highly recommend them.
Every effort made to set expectations and make the customer happy
This team will listen to every request and make every effort to satisfy their customer. Always prompt reply from any text to the owner. Always pleasant no matter the request. Competitive pricing.
All the people involved were excellent to deal with . From the owner Jesus, to the crew we had (Edison and Mario). They all were professional, polite and friendly. Any questions I had or requests they answered or did. The work was excellent, I had a bathroom remodel and it turned out beautiful. The crew cleaned up every day and removed all debris. Excellent work and a fair price, I would definitely recommend this company and its staff.
professional company
very quick response to the project and good work very happy
Best tile company I've ever seen
Jesus and his team were incredible. Answered all our questions from day #1. Provided expert options but listened to our requests and exceeded them. The team was efficient and fairly priced, and went out of their way for our project. We would use them over and over again.
Very professional company
The whole project went very smooth from the first meeting until the end. Thanks Jesus and his crew for a very well done job.
Excellent Service!
Very professional. Excellent service and good quality!
Share Us With Your Friends and Family
Thank you for sharing us with your friends and family. Referrals are the best thank you gifts we could possibly receive.
Request an Appointment
Contact Us
Message Sent. Thank you for contacting us. We will be in touch with you shortly.
|Mon - Fri:
|9:00am - 5:00pm
|By appointment
- English
- Spanish


text:
One thing which potentially inhibits many global consumers from making use of personal eco-technology is higher price points, which can often range into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. Not all of it is this way, however, with companies like D.light Design and its $10 Kiran solar lantern.
D.light, which is targeted primarily towards developing countries such as India, sports an integrated solar panel which can fully charge the lantern after about a day of light exposure. Full operation time is said to be around eight hours, with the lantern offering 360-degree illumination and being reportedly four times brighter than a kerosene lamp. It can be AC charged as well if necessary.
"D.light continues to be at the forefront of providing innovative and affordable technology solutions for off-grid families around the world," said D.light CEO Sam Goldman in a statement. "We believe the exceptional quality of the Kiran lantern, delivered at a low and affordable price, will make it a serious competitor to kerosene and other fuel-based lighting in every rural market."
D.light Kiran [via Coolest Gadgets]


text:
A recent study* concluded that the average American is exposed to 480 trillion advertising messages every second. Bottom line: No matter what gets thrown up on the Giant Media Wall in our faces, 99.9% passes through our brains faster than you can say "CPM."
So it shouldn't be a surprise that a lot of the stuff is throwaway. Who cares? Nobody's going to remember anyway?
Not here! At The Museum of Marketing Madness, we like to celebrate the failures. Remark upon the unremarkable. And otherwise…make fun!
Someone, somewhere actually rationalized that this particular photo, this copy, this graphic treatment is the penultimate expression of a product's promise, a brand's message.
Or, more likely, they just said:
"Here. Show them this. Maybe this will shut 'em up."
And the client says:
"Stupid agency! Is this all they have? Ah, whatever…let's just go with it."
*you really believe there's a study out there that says this?


text:
How lovely is this?
...and that wallpaper! I'm not sure how practical the lamps are though - and I hate it when they take out the cords in photos!
I swoon over beautifully arranged objects!
via BHG
You have read this article bathroom inspiration / bathroom mirror / makeup organization / sink / small bathroom storage / vanity / wallpaper with the title Bathroom love.... You can bookmark this page URL http://bellashabby.blogspot.com/2012/08/bathroom-love.html. Thanks!


text:
published by the
BRASS Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee
Carol Smith
Assistant Professor, Business Librarian
University of Central Missouri
Geomarketing Reference Services: A New Specialization for Business Librarians
Academic libraries have always been actively involved in the acquisition, management and provision of geographic information. As this information has "gone digital", librarians increasingly recognize the need to transition from a relatively static role as map repositories to a more active, service-oriented role as providers of geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS) services. Despite this realization, "adoption of GIS into regular library services has been slow in non-research libraries" (Gabaldón and Repplinger).
Librarians can no longer afford to remain behind the curve when it comes to GIS services. As geospatial applications become increasingly interoperable and as GIS enters the mainstream in the form of applications like Google Earth and a plethora of mobile web mapping services, the demand for data and GIS-related services is growing dramatically. Libraries, as established centers for information and learning, have a central role to play in facilitating the management, discovery and use of geospatial data. Demand for librarians with geospatial research abilities goes well beyond academic positions; the need also exists in public, school, special and other types of libraries (Wiemar and Reehling).
The classic business maxim of "Location, location, location" has never held truer for businesses. Companies are engaging in increasingly competitive and rapidly changing environments; they need to consider how consumer demand for products can vary by location, how the efficient supply of products is impacted by geography, and how spatial analysis can be used to manage operating costs or determine optimal locations for new retail outlets. Geomarketing, the analysis of geographic information for marketing and business decision-making purposes, is a growing field, and business librarians are ideally positioned to provide geospatial consultation services to the public.
What types of geomarketing services can a business librarian offer?
Geomarketing consultation services fall into three major categories:
Analysis of consumer behavioral patterns – Consumer purchasing behavior is dramatically impacted by geography. The spatial aspects of consumer behavior have historically been oversimplified, and common assumptions are becoming outdated as consumers become more mobile and as their shopping patterns become more complex and dynamic. Geospatial analysis can readily combine geography, consumer movements and consumer lifestyle segmentation data to develop more accurate models of shopping behavior.
Spatial analysis for determining optimal retail locations is a major focus for GIS-based business research. Different techniques can be employed to determine individual store locations, the efficiency of supply chain networks, and even overarching models to plan the development of store networks. Small business owners can calculate their current trade zone and use this information to develop refined geo-merchandising strategies that will expand their business reach.
- Product formulation, price setting, and promotional efforts –The "4 P's" of marketing are place, product, price, and promotion. Most geospatial analysis tends to center on place, but business librarians can also provide research services to help business owners determine regional product differentiation strategies, optimal product price levels, and improve their regional advertising strategies.
…But isn't GIS expensive?
Providing GIS services requires five major ingredients: hardware, software, data, people (you!), and a suite of defined services that you offer. These services can be as extensive or as basic as your knowledge and library's budget can support. In general, more expensive solutions will support more sophisticated analysis capability, but will also require more developed expertise.
Librarians just starting out can develop a proof-of-concept service at no cost by using an existing computer and one of many open source GIS applications. Business librarians with a modest budget and limited GIS knowledge can take advantage of moderately priced, user-friendly GIS options developed for libraries, including:
- SimplyMap ( http://www.geographicresearch.com/simplymap)
- Business Decision ( http://businessdecision.info).
Finally, academic business librarians at institutions that already offer ESRI ArcGIS, the most sophisticated GIS application on the market, can subscribe to the product's ESRI Business Analyst extension. This module was designed as a user-friendly geospatial business analysis tool for use by business analysts without formal GIS training as well as professional geospatial analysts. It is designed around the primary geomarketing perspective of a store retailer seeking to better understand their customers, to assess the competitive situation and performance of their existing store network, and to strategically expand their territory.
Those considering geomarketing research services are highly encouraged to review my three "Recipes for GIS Service Models" included in a recent presentation on GIS and Libraries ( http://www.slideshare.net/arabicsmith/go-geospatial-gis-for-libraries).
How does a business librarian go about developing GIS expertise?
The admittedly steep learning curve associated with GIS impacts librarians as well as patrons. Business librarians cannot expect to successfully implement geomarketing services without possessing the requisite knowledge. Survey evidence (Galbadón and Repplinger) suggests that a major factor hindering library adoption of GIS services is the lack of properly trained library personnel. The current demand for GIS librarians far outstrips supply (Wiemar and Reehling), with little remedy in sight.
Wiemar and Reehling note the chronic lack of formal GIS training in library science graduate programs, and propose a curriculum for Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL), which they identify as a new area of specialization for librarians. They identify a lack of trained LIS faculty as the likely reason why most library science programs do not include GIS electives. For this reason, they propose three possible models for a GIL curriculum, the first two of which would not require library science teaching faculty to lead GIS courses:
- Model 1: A dual master's degree program in both LIS and GIS/Geography
- Model 2: The combination of an LIS degree and a master's level certificate in GIS
- Model 3: A set of focused electives within an LIS program which lead to a GIS specialization
As a recent library school graduate and a newly minted academic business librarian with an interest in GIS, I pursued the second model for formal training. An increasing number of universities offer graduate certificate programs in GIS, including my own. For those not so fortunate as to have an on-campus program, many excellent and affordable GIS programs are now offered online ( http://gislounge.com/distance-learning).
Formal training is not the only path to developing GIS savvy. Growing GIS knowledge within the library through mentoring programs has also been suggested as a means for developing needed expertise. Ricker argues that "the implementation and development of effective mentoring is crucial to the growth and success of GIS librarianship and staffing" (350), due to the severe shortage of available trained personnel and the lack of widespread training programs. She identifies ways in which GIS mentoring differs from other forms of library mentorship and recommends multiple strategies for successfully implementing a GIS mentoring program within academic libraries. If formal training is not a route for you, try to connect with another librarian or teaching faculty member on campus that can guide your self-training.
Geomarketing is growing in importance to business analysis and decision-making and academic business librarians are well advised to develop it as a specialized business research service. At the University of Central Missouri, for example, I have used my GIS training to lead business faculty training workshops, support marketing student research projects, and even assist the university with the strategic mapping of potential donors. The services you offer will differ according to library type and user needs, but will be highly valued and distinguish you in a world that is rapidly becoming "Geo-Everything" (Johnson, Levine, and Smith 15).
Gabaldón, Camila, and John Repplinger. "GIS and the Academic Library: A Survey of Libraries Offering GIS Services in Two Consortia." Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship 48 (2006): n. pag. Web. 18 July 2010. < http://www.istl.org/06-fall/refereed.html>
Johnson, L., A. Levine, and R. Smith. The 2009 Horizon Report. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium. Web. 13 Aug. 2010. < http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2009-Horizon-Report.pdf>
Ricker, Kim M. "GIS Mentoring." Library Trends 55.2 (2006): 349-360. Print.
Weimer, Katherine H., and Pete Reehling. "A New Model of Geographic Information Librarianship: Description, Curriculum and Program Proposal." Journal of Education for Library & Information Science 47.4 (2006): 291-302. Print.


text:
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Preview: The Gallery Guide, Summer Edition
The Gallery Guide, in print and on-line, lists current art exhibitions in Canadian and American art galleries and museums in major cities and towns: Calgary, Edmonton, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria – and throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Search for artists, galleries, museums, media: painting, sculpture, print, photograph, installation, performance, etc.
Cover photo: "Elephant Super Car Wash" (Seattle)
Original oil on canvas, 40" x 36" by Artist Will RAFUSE
Ian Tan Gallery; Vancouver , July 10th - 29th 2010
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Yesterday, the Made In Express Contest was launched.
This is a cool opportunity to demonstrate your creativity while getting some cash and recognition. You have until April 30th to submit an idea. Check out the website for complete details.
Related posts
I'm a passionate software developer and advocate of the Microsoft .NET platform. In my opinion, software development is a craft that necessitates a conscious effort to continually improve your skills rather than falling into the trap of complacency. I was also awarded as a Microsoft MVP in Connected Systems in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Can't code withoutThe best C# & VB.NET refactoring plugin for Visual Studio
Anything you read or see on this site is solely based on my own thoughts. The material on this site does not necessarily reflect the views of my employer or anyone else. In other words, I don't speak for anyone other than myself. So, don't assume I am the official spokesperson for anyone.
Powered by BlogEngine.NET 126.96.36.199
Theme by Mooglegiant
| Log in


text:
All-Girl Boarding School for Girls from North Dakota
It may be helpful to consider Lakeland Girls Academy as you look for all-girl boarding schools in North Dakota. While LGA is not in North Dakota, we humbly ask you to consider our school. Teens enroll in our all girl school from places across the nation, including from North Dakota.
An All-Girl School that Lovingly Eliminates Bad Behavior and Improves Grades
Lakeland Girls Academy offers the hope of restoration to girls in our care, and every member of the family. Struggling girls learn to redirect their time, talent and energy into positive endeavors, in the process of discovering their individual talents and experiencing the inevitable reward of doing the "right things for the right reasons."
We engage the students in individual and group therapy, plus life coaching and leadership training. LGA is a safe environment for girls to grow. Being all girls, and with no teenage boys on campus, we eliminate one major source of anxiety.
One-On-One Academic Attention at Our Accredited All Girl Boarding School
For many girls who are struggling emotionally, academics takes a backseat to the other issues in their lives. While we give priority to emotional growth and healing, we also provide quality education.
Activities With a Therapeutic Purpose are Well-Balanced and Fun
Girls at Lakeland Girls participate in plenty of activities, all of which are designed for growth. A structured schedule and daily chores encourage discipline and responsibility, while intramural sports and outdoor events keep teens active and build positive character traits. Girls become well-rounded young women as they sample activities from choir to cooking to community service and cultural events.
We acknowledge that sending your daughter to an all girl boarding school in Florida rather than North Dakota for assistance is a difficult decision, but one that can bring unity to your family. Please visit the rest of our website and contact us to learn how we can help.
Lakeland Girls Academy is an all girl boarding school for girls from North Dakota
|More about all girl schools near North Dakota:
North Dakota (ND) is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th most extensive, but the 3rd least populous and the 4th least densely populated of the 50 United States. North Dakota was created from the northern portion of the Dakota Territory and admitted to the Union simultaneously with South Dakota.The state capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo. The primary public universities are located in Grand Forks and Fargo. The ten largest cities are: Fargo, 109,779; Bismarck, 64,751; Grand Forks, 53,456; Minot , 43,746; West Fargo, 27,478; Dickinson, 19,697; Mandan, 18,978; Williston, 18,532; Jamestown, 15,323; Wahpeton, 7,800.
Excerpt about all girl schools near North Dakota, used with permission from Wikipedia.


text:
Morgan was officially presented to the media on Saturday, a day after she signed her contract and nearly three weeks after it was announced that she was joining from Orlando Pride on a...
The latest Tweets from AlexMorgan (@alexmorgan13). footballer.
AlexMorgan. News. Research. CV. Photography. AlexMorgan Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, Natl Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. NEWS.
AlexMorgan (Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco) is an American football player, Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA Women's World Cup champion. This biography profiles her childhood, life, career...
christen press and alexmorgan with a decent sized leash chaining them together for maximum movement but one can't play without the other #chrislexrise. the demon that possesses mccall zerboni...
AlexMorgan is a member of the US Women's National Team from California and was the youngest player on the 2011 roster. She is a forward for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL.
Enjoy the best AlexMorgan Quotes at BrainyQuote. Quotations by AlexMorgan, American Athlete, Born July 2, 1989. Share with your friends.
AlexandraMorgan Carrasco. Nicknames are Alex, Al or Ali. Married professional soccer player
AlexMorgan became the youngest member of the U.S. women's national soccer team in 2009, and was the first overall pick in the 2011 Women's Professional Soccer draft.
See all the photos of AlexMorgan in the 2014 isssue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Learn about AlexMorgan: her birthday, what she did before fame, her family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more.
AlexMorgan - Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2018 in San...
Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco is the youngest soccer player drafted for the 2011 FIFA
Discover AlexMorgan famous and rare quotes. Share AlexMorgan quotations about soccer and goals. "Everybody has a talent, but its what you..."
AlexMorgan is the author of Tandem, a novel about love, loss, a celebrity penguin – and riding a bicycle built for two. She won the Hookline Novel Competition.
AlexMorgan was born on July 2, 1989 in Diamond Bar, California, USA as Alexandra Patricia Morgan. She is an actress and writer, known for Alex & Me (2018), The Kicks (2015) and Marvel...
Alexis Morgan and JaMychal Green Check Out His Memphis Billboard. Which NBA Players Play Pokemon Go and Dive in the DMs: 2016 ESPYs Red Carpet. 1-on-1 With James Harden...
AlexMorgan shares a letter to her 7 year old self, reminding her of the importance of family and that it takes a village to raise a professional athlete.
See AlexMorgan stats and news. Get season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the Orlando Pride forward.
AlexMorgan - Alexandra Patricia AlexMorgan (born July 2, 1989) is an American soccer player and Olympic Gold medalist. She is a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride and...
AlexMorgan was born and raised in Diamond Bar, California. There's nothing from which to draw any conclusions about Morgan's religious beliefs, or even whether or not she has any.
Alexandra Patricia "Alex" Morgan is an American soccer player and Olympic gold medalist. She is a forward for the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League and for the United States...
AlexMorgan's 39th-minute strike helped the U.S. keep its 28-match unbeaten streak alive. U.S. Women's Soccer Team Earns Historic 500th Win In 1-0 Shutout Of Portugal.
AlexMorgan – 5th Annual Gold Meets Golden Awards in Los Angeles 01/06/2018.
AlexMorgan. Quite the same Wikipedia.
Signed AlexMorgan photos are perfect to display in your sports room or man cave. Morgan has emerged as one of the USA's top soccer stars and displaying Morgan's photos is the perfect way to...
AlexMorgan. AlexMorgan is a Principal on the investment team at Khosla Ventures where he has a special focus in biotechnology, healthcare, data science, and AI/ML.
AlexMorgan on TMZ, your go-to source for celebrity gossip.
AlexMorgan of of the United States celebrates after scoring during the Women's soccer semifinal
Facts about AlexMorgan talks about the American soccer player. She is also an Olympic gold medalist. Her full name is Alexandra Patricia Morgan. She was born.
AlexMorgan Net worth in 2015 is a remarkable item to select in the recent time, AlexMorgan is one of the best talented female soccer player in the world.
AlexMorgan is the speedy forward for the U.S. women's national soccer team who scored two goals in the team's opening game of the 2012 Olympics. Morgan is "one of the USA's fastest players and...
AlexMorgan in 2019: Still married to her Husband Servando Carrasco ? Net worth: How rich is she? Does AlexMorgan have tattoos? Does she smoke? + Body measurements & other facts.
ALEXMORGAN at Glamour's 25th Anniversary Women of the Year Awards in New York
Follow AlexMorgan and others on SoundCloud. Create a SoundCloud account. Sign in.
AlexMorgan, UNICEF Kid Power and Sharpie are combining forces to show the world how to
AlexMorgan is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts.
AlexMorgan calls USWNT lawsuit a 'no-brainer'.
AlexMorgan @alexmorgan13. It just got real. So honored to be able to represent my country on the highest stage for the 3rd time. Let's do this!! 2 May. AlexMorgan @alexmorgan13.
WATCH: AlexMorgan becomes seventh American to score 100 international goals. It's difficult to imagine AlexMorgan's 100th goal being completely overshadowed by a friendly match, but that will...


text:
Important Update: Export Administration Regulations
Most transactions involving the shipments of commercial items from the United States to foreign destinations are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has jurisdiction over the export and re-export of "dual-use" items (commodities, technology and software that have both civilian and military applications). These controls are implemented through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Effective October 2, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce is enacting changes to licensing requirements for certain items that were previously controlled by the Department of State. Please note:
- Certain items that were previously controlled by ITAR (U.S. Department of State) will now be subject to the EAR and will be controlled by the BIS.
- Changing license regulations will allow the U.S. Department of State to focus on items that pose a significant risk to national security. Less restrictive licensing requirements will also make it easier for foreign companies to utilize U.S. made goods in their manufacturing process.
- AIT strongly encourages shippers to review the upcoming changes to the EAR and determine if licensing requirements for their products have changed.
For further information on changes to the Export Administration Regulations, please visit the Bureau of Industry and Security's website.


text:
This course is designed to be a starter course before Java Programming Essentials (College Java 1 or AP Computer Science A) for students without prior programming experience.
Eric Chou, Ph.D.
He obtained his MS and PhD degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. His technical fields is focused on smart sensory information processing, machine learning, optimization theory, communication and VLSI design.Currently, He is an adjunct faculty member in the On-line M.S. Computer Science/Data Science Programs at Lewis University, IL. He is also running a start-up company.
He love computational research and its application to real world. i have involved in many large-scale computer/communication product research development in many world-leading company such as HP, Micrel, and many startups. I also involved in founding a startup company. I also enjoy sharing my ideas through teaching. I hold many US and international patents in technical fields such as software development, mobile computing, IC design and communication receiver design. I am also a certified coach in Taekwondo in both UAST and AAU.


text:
For the uninititated, geocaching is something like a grown-up form of treasure-hunting. You use a GPS device to find the geocache (a container with a log-book in it, that you sign to claim the cache) and then you log your find on your geocaching profile (vaguely like a facebook page) It's free, it's fun and it often takes you to places you would never have been to otherwise. (We have been to some stunning places thanks to geocaching, have a look at my dedicated geocaching blog) There are geocaches hidden everywhere, in fact, I'd hazard a guess there is probably one hidden less than 5kms from where you are right now. (Note: that not all geocaches are out in the sticks, there are geocaches all over the place, in shopping malls, underneath post boxes etc etc)
All you need to start geocaching is access to a computer and a GPS device (we use either a hand-held Garmin or, more frequently, Grant's iphone, which has a geocaching app loaded onto it)
To get started you would go to the geocaching website which you can find here.
The website has a wealth of information (try not to get too bogged down by all the info at first. My advice is to rather go out and get your first cache asap!) and it's also the place where you would create your geocaching profile (click on "register" at the top on the right). Your profile page will record the geocaches you have found etc. This is a small section of our profile page:
Once you have set your profile up, you will want to go and hunt for your first cache. At the beginning we found it easiest to hunt for caches near our home location. So we clicked on the link that says "search for geocaches near your home location" - see above. Otherwise you could click on "Play" and then "Hide and seek a cache" - this lets you find caches based on address, postal codes, country, co-ords etc etc.
A list of caches will come up, beginning with those nearest to your home. It'll look something like this:
Click on one that interests you and you will be taken to that cache's page. The cache below is a cache that Grant and I hid:
So on the page above you have all the info you would need to go and find the cache. The co-ordinates, the size of the cache (to give you some idea of what you are looking for), the difficulty and terrain and a little information about the cache. You would put the co-ordinates into your GPS and off you go to find the cache.
Caches can vary widely in size and contents. The smallest caches are called nanos, and they can be as small as a bullet casing and contain nothing but a tiny roll of paper for you to sign. Large caches can be as big as a lunch box and contain a log book, pencil, odd little toys (the idea is to give kiddies something to take home with them :-) ) and travel bugs and geocoins.
This is what our cache looked like when we placed it:
When looking for your first couple of caches it's probably a good idea to look for the easier, larger caches (often called traditional caches). Read through some of the recent logs, making sure it was found recently and possibly even look at the photo gallery on that cache's page. If you go to "Play" => "Hide and Seek" as mentioned above, scroll down to the bottom of the page and check the block next to "highlight beginner caches" you will find some nice easy, first-timer caches.
Once you have found your geocache (yay!) you will come back to your profile on geocaching.com and go to that caches page and then log your find by clicking on "log your visit"
And "voila"! You have your first find and are probably already as addicted as I am :-)


text:
On September 12th, Campaign Zero co-founder and former Baltimore mayoral candidate Deray McKesson dropped into NYU's Fall 2016 Black Lives Matter seminar. McKesson engaged students in a rousing discussion about an internal debate that continues to go on within the movement for black lives: the question of reform "vs" abolition.
Student class notes are available here: notes..
Brief excerpts are below.


text:
Partage et stockage gratuits de fichiers - Connexion. Files Photo Music Books Video Sign Up Log In.
MacGyver Theme. Torrent Portal - Free BitTorrent File Download Index and Torrent Search. /sheet/ Nutowy zasobnik - liturgia.wiara.pl. Classical guitar sheet music and tabs FREE! An update on the recent changes: after doing more research on the copyright rules, it came to my knowledge that anything published before 1923 is in public domain (in USA), and anyone that puts his copyright mark on such a work doesn't really understand what he's doing.
There are also different copyright rules in different countries. There is no guarantee that the files provided for download are public domain in your country and assumes no legal responsibility or liability of any kind for their copyright status. Please obey the copyright laws of your country and consult the copyright statute itself or a qualified IP attorney to verify whether a certain file is in the public domain in your country or if downloading a copy constitutes fair use. Piano - free sheet music downloads. SheetzBox - Free Piano Sheet Music. Sheet Music Archive downloadable sheet music plus free classical music score downloads for piano and more.
Free sheet music for piano. Index page. Scribd. Organy - Polskie Wirtualne Centrum Organowe. BITeo.pl - kupisz i sprzedasz pliki. Mx-Music - Free Sheet Music Resource. Free piano sheet music with midis - 3. Nuty - wymiana - pianofiles.info. Index of /material/banco_de_partituras.


text:
Search results
100,607 records were found.
Comment: 15 pages, 6 figures, matches version in JCAP
Comment: 83 pages, 10 Tables, LaTeX, 28 PostScript figures included. Electromagnetic contributions updated; two Refs. added and typos corrected. Version to appear in Phys. Rev. D
Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, Talk presented at 2nd International Conference on Flavor Physics (ICFP 2003), Korea Institute for Advanced Study, Seoul, Korea, October 6-11, 2003
Comment: 17 pages, 3 figures, 2 tables
Comment: 6 pages, LaTeX, reference added and a few typos correced, to appear in Physical Review Letters
Comment: 15 pages, 12 figures, reference added
Comment: 18 pages, 7 figures, version to be published in NPB
Comment: 23 pages, 7 figures
Comment: 15 pages, 8 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev. D. References and some text added


text:
Lord It's Like A Hard Leftist Christmas...
...the White House Christmas tree is decorated with bulbs sporting Mao Tse Tung, President Obama on Mount Rushmore and a transvestite. Odd choices for celebrating the birth of Christ in my opinion.That's quite a troika. Hedda is mostly harmless... not apropos at all, but mostly harmless.
Obama on Rushmore? Well he belongs there right? He knows it, you know it.
But Mao? Oh Tannen-Mao? The man who killed 40 million people and began the persecution of the Church in China that continues to this day? The man who began the persecution of all religion in China that continues to this day? The man who began a holocaust of infanticide (abortion and the murder of little girls) that would make Herod blush? One would like to think even Mr. & Mrs. Barack Hussein Obama aren't that strident and knob-headedly unaware. But apparently one would be wrong.
This is the silly gent who designed the tree.


text:
Alliance Française du North Shore Ciné-Club
Glenview | Website
This event occurred in the past.
Map | Find Parking
AF du NS Ciné-Club presents a film in French, with English subtitles: « La Vérité » (The Truth 2011, drama.) In a small town, two teenagers try to deal with the moral consequences of a homicide they committed after a night of partying. Inspired by a true story and directed by Marc Bisaillon. Meeting in the Multi-purpose Room, also includes a moderated discussion, in French following the film. To reserve a seat, email: firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Highways matters – Speed reductions.
Surrey County Council has issued a notice to that it intends to reduce the existing maximum speed limit of 60MPH imposed in 1996 to a 50MPH maximum speed limit on that length of Dorking Road (A24) Holmwood which extends from its junction with the Holmwood roundabout to the Beare Green roundabout, including the entire length of the circulatory carriageway comprise in the Beare Green roundabout.
SCC intend to impose a 50 MPH maximum speed limit on that length of Bognor Road/ Ockley Road (A29), Beare Green which extends from its junction at the Beare Green Roundabout south-westwards and then southwards to a point 123 metres south-west and then south of the westernmost edge of the carriageway of Henhurst Cross Lane (D297) (at its junction with Bognor Road/ Ockley Road A29.)
A copy of the proposed Speed Limit Order together with plans showing the roads to which the order relates are available for viewing at the Help Desk in Mole Valley District Council's offices at Pipbrook in Dorking. The objection period expires on Friday 29th June.
Jackie Coke – 01306 712447


text:
Changing housing tenure without moving home: the impact on health
Frank Popham and Richard Mitchell, University of Edinburgh
[Project number 30068]
1. To describe the housing situation in 1991 / 2001 of working age people (25 to 64) living in social housing in 1981 / 1991.
2. To assess the impact on health of four groups from aim 1.
a) People who remained in social housing and had not moved.
b) People who became owner occupiers and who had moved.
c) People who became owner occupiers and who had not moved (they bought their social rented accommodation).
d) People who continued to rent but who had moved.
3. To assess the extent to which any health impacts are due to socio-economic
differences between the different groups outlined in aim 2.
Although some social housing tenants did purchase their house prior to 1980, the 1980 Housing Act introduced attractive incentives to buy. The impact of this "Right to Buy" legislation was massive, for example 31% of households in England and Wales were social rents in 1981, in 1991 the figure was 23% and 2001 it was 19.2%.
Housing tenure has been consistently associated with morbidity and mortality (those in social housing having worst health) and is frequently used as a proxy for socio-economic position. However, there is a growing body of evidence that housing through housing conditions and local area conditions directly affects health. Despite this, there is an identified lack of intervention studies accessing the impact of housing change (1). The "Right to Buy" was major policy intervention that radically changed UK social housing yet the long term impact on health has not yet been assessed. Although the policy has developed with the change from Conservative to Labour governments, the "Right to Buy" remains an important part of UK housing policy. Of course, there is evidence that people buying their social rented accommodation were more socially and economically advantaged than those remaining in social housing and that the best housing stock was bought (2). So it is important to recognise that any health advantage associated with moving from social housing to owner occupied tenancy may simply reflect existing socio-economic advantage. As the policy matured in the 1990s, the type of buyer and housing being bought changed (2) and so it is interesting to compare the impact for purchasers in the 1980s and the 1990s.
(1)Thomson H,.Petticrew M. Housing and health. BMJ 2007;334:434-5.
(2) Jones C, Murie A. The Right to Buy: Analysis and evaluation of a
housing policy. Oxford: Blackwell, 2006.


text:
445 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 224.8259 · Hours + Location · Gift Cards · Careers · VIP Signup · Contact Us
Martini Modern Italian features Italian favorites and handcrafted cocktails.
We celebrate artistry in everything our chefs create. Our menu, designed by our passionate chefs showcases new, engaging riffs on antipasto, fresh calamari, short rib, brick oven pizzetta, veal martini and chicken carbonara, incorporating only the freshest ingredients.
Our guests may also enjoy a variety of Italian inspired handcrafted cocktails made from the freshest ingredients and prepared by our bar chefs. We feature an extensive wine list that blends the best of Italy and California, including traditional favorites and unique, limited production wines.
Menu offerings and pricing subject to change.
Dinner Menu
Dessert Menu
Cocktail Menu
Wine List
Kids Menu
Gluten-Free Friendly Menu
Happy Hour Menu
445 North High Street · Columbus, Ohio 43215 · 614.224.8259 · © 2019 ·
Hours & Location·Gift Cards·Careers·VIP Sign-Up · Contact Us · Privacy Policy · Site Map


text:
If you would like to ask a question or send us comments, please use the form below. We will respond to you as promptly as possible. Dr. Sevey is proud to serve as your local dentist in Bangor Maine and the surrounding communities of Orono and Hampden, Maine
Your Name (required)
Your Email (required)
Your Phone (required)
Do not include sensitive personal, financial, or other confidential information (social security, account number, login, passwords, etc.).
Please leave this field empty.


text:
WriteLog Version 12 is $30 for the version that is current when you order, and also comes with a registration code that will work for all versions shipped for the subsequent 12 months.
The installation kit will be made immediately available to you via web download. The link expires in 5 days after your purchase. The registration code for the software will be emailed to you automatically along with the download link address. All documentation is included in the on-line help file.
A CDROM will be mailed to you if you choose the $10.00 option. Effective immediately CDROMs are shipped to U.S.A. addresses only. We are sorry, but we have repeatedly raised our price for international CD shipment only to find the costs had risen even higher. Outside U.S.A. please purchase ISO download below and burn your own CDROM (and of course U.S.A. hams may do the same.)
WriteLog is distributed exclusively by WriteLog Contesting Software, LLC. Contact us by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Use these buttons to place your order. Do not forget to add your call sign for proper calculation of your registration code. The links will go to PayPal. If you want to purchase and do not have a PayPal account, please contact email@example.com.
Important: if you order a CDROM, please provide a shipping address in the "special instructions" box when you check out.
The link you are provided in the purchase process is for a full unlimited installation kit for WriteLog. We strongly recommend that when you get to the download page, that you use your browser to save a copy of the installation file on your machine as you will need it in the future if you must re-install WriteLog. Different browsers present this option differently, but look for the word "save". The full installation kits are not published here on writelog.com.
The add-to-cart button takes you to e-junkie.com
These unlimited versions include 12 months of downloadable upgrades.
Looking for the demo version of WriteLog?


text:
Don't see your question? Visit our help section.
Get access to great in-store deals and local pick-up
Sign up for our email deals newsletter!
Closed Caption; New Look, New Direction, New Knight: go behind the scenes to explore the development of The Batman series; Building The Batman: Detective Ellen Yin investigates the Batman's true identity; Gotham PD Case Files: highly confidential profiles of the Batman's most dastardly foes; The Batman Junior Detective Challenge: show off your detecting skills and unlock an exclusive feature via the Batwave Communicator; The Batman Junior Detective Exam - Level 2: pass The Batman's Test of Knowledge to win a code to unlock a printable Gotham detective badge; 2 cool challenges: The Batman Big Chill Challenge and Create Your Own Villain; Languages & subtitles: English, Français & Español (episodes only)
If you are a fan of Batman games, be sure to check out the latest Batman Arkham Origins
games and accessories for the Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS Vita and Wii U.


text:
Don't you just hate indefinite answers?
Two years ago, I asked my friend Mark questions about how I should go about my diet. Mark is a nutritionist working in a local hospital. I figured this guy must have a diet hack or two up his sleeves.
"If I want to lose weight fast and easy, what should I be eating? And how much?" I asked.
Back then my dietary habits were in disarray. I was losing weight albeit at a slow pace.
I prayed that Mark could lead me towards an instant weight loss elixir.
"It depends." He replied.
"Depends on what?"
"Depends on a lot of things." My friend was getting more open-ended by the second.
The conversation started to feel like one that you'd have with a sales agent of some expensive diet program. I had so many questions – how much weight am I going to lose? How fast? Is this going to be a difficult time for me?
Mark seemed to have only one answer for all these questions – It depends.
Boy do I hate indefinite answers.
"It Depends", it turns out, may just be the perfect answer
Now that I've gained so much insight into the intricacies of weight loss, I've realized that Mark's answer was spot on. Methods and results do depend on a lot of factors.
The phrase "It depends" was indefinite, and yet it was spot on.
What you should be eating and how much, depends on your goals. How much weight you want to lose and how fast all depends on your strategy, dedication, and commitment.
A diet will be either difficult or enjoyable depending on your attitude towards eating.
Man, I wish I could give you definite answers on how you should go about your low carbohydrate diet. But I can't. What I can do is give you a few points to ponder on.
These points should be enough to serve as building blocks for your new diet plan. How you're going to stack 'em up… well that depends on you.
First Thing's First: Define your Goals
Most people make the mistake of plunging into a diet without a goal. That's like driving your car to a new, far-away destination, without using a map, and without GPS.
So before you start your low carb diet, ask yourself. What are you dieting for?
Are you in it to lose just a few pounds? Or are you in for the long haul, slow but sure fat loss in the long run?
Whatever your answer is, you need to understand your goals so you can decide how low-carb you're supposed to go. Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint Carbohydrate Curve serves as a wonderful guide for this purpose:
Daily Carb Consumption
Accelerated Fat Burning
0-50 grams/day
Effortless Weight Loss
50-100 grams/day
100-150 grams/day
Steady, Insidious Weight Gain
150-300 grams/day
Danger Zone (Accelerated Fat Buildup)
300 or more grams/day
Remember that we respond more to carb restriction than fat or protein restriction. So while the daily carb consumption column looks pretty much linear, in the real world there's a big difference between 0 grams/day and 50 grams/day.
The lower you go, the faster and better the results. Bear in mind however, that more abrupt results may come with more intense side effects– high risk, high reward.
For instance, you get the following side effects from 0 to 60 grams of carbs per day. The lower your carb intake within this range, the greater the intensity of these symptoms:
- Sluggishness and a general lack of motivation;
- Constipation;
- Frequent urination;
- Dry mouth, bad breath, and metallic tastes on your tongue; and
- Increased food cravings.
If you think you can't risk suffering from these side effects, then you better take the more conservative route.
Second: Be Picky with Your Fat and Protein Sources
Now that you're on a low carb diet, it makes more sense to hunt down hidden carbs than if you were eating a regular balanced meal.
That said, carb-proof your protein and fat sources. Anything cured or processed may contain hidden sugars. Fresh is still the way to go, and there's no substitute to grass-fed meat.
Remember that carb restriction is not equal to calorie restriction. This means that you have to make up for lost carbs by eating more fat and protein. The goal here is to keep up with your caloric requirements as much as possible. Otherwise your brain will produce hormones that exaggerate your appetite and intensify your cravings. These two reactions happen when your body thinks that you're starving in the middle of a hopeless famine.
Also remember nature did not create all fats equal. You have to be meticulous in choosing the right types of fat. Saturated and monounsaturated fat sources are good in general. Consume polyunsaturated fats in moderation, and avoid trans-fats at all costs.
Take a close look at your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. Most high fat diets tip the ratio in favor of omega-6 fats. That is not ideal as a high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio promotes cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune disease.
The typical American diet is already rich in omega-6 fat sources. This means that the best way to regain omega-6 to omega-3 balance is not to avoid the former. It's consuming more of the latter.
One of the simplest ways you can up your omega-3 intake is to either eat omega-3 rich fish like wild salmon, Atlantic mackerel, and rainbow trout, or supplement your diet with fish oil.
Third: Make Fat Your Friend
One of the most common reasons why people fail with low carb dieting is because they are apprehensive about fat, and not willing to increase their fat intake. When this happens, a low carb diet turns into a bad case of acute starvation.
In low carbohydrate diets, there is no other option but to embrace fat as your primary macronutrient for energy. Since protein levels will more or less be stable all throughout, it cannot make up for the absence of carbohydrates. After all, protein is only as energy-dense as carbs at 4 calories per gram.
That, and too much protein can lead to weight gain, kidney problems, and dehydration.
Fat is in a better position to give you the much needed energy in the place of carbohydrates. It's more energy dense at 9 calories per gram.
No sustainable low carb diet plan has low carbohydrate and low fat prescriptions. You need to eat fat for energy, and you will have to find a way to enjoy these fat sources if you are going to enjoy the entire diet journey.
Making fat your friend should work wonders on your morale. Most fat sources are as enjoyable as your high carbohydrate treats. In that regard, tasty fat choices gives you a refreshing time in the midst of a massive diet overhaul.
Most of us grew up in a time when fat was the ultimate evil. So if you're unsettled by the thought of going high fat, better suspend your low carb diet for a while. Going low carb and low fat will only lead to you binge eating and eating more than you would if you were on a conventional balanced diet.
Fourth: Eat More Salt
Low-carb diets force your insulin levels to go lower. Insulin is responsible for telling your kidneys to hold on to sodium. Thus on low carb diets, your kidneys dump sodium out of your body.
In cases where your sodium levels are not replenished, you may experience a few problems. In the short term, you may have to deal with headaches and light-headedness. In the long run, you will experience fatigue and may suffer from constipation.
Unless you're taking diuretic medication, the easiest way to circumvent these issues is to add 2 to 3 grams of salt to your daily diet. You might need a bit more if you exercise, because sodium levels decline as you sweat.
Fifth: Exercise to be Fit, Not to Lose Weight
If you're having weight issues, it might be wiser to lose weight first through diet alone, before looking to shed fat by working out. Aside from leaking a lot of sodium and other electrolytes during exercise, overweight individuals are at higher risks of injury. You might just end up injuring your joints and large muscle groups; a needless complication to your weight problems.
You need not worry about stunted weight loss in the absence of exercise. A good diet is 85% of the game. You'll still lose weight even if you stay at home, breaking a sweat every now and then via light exercise.
Stay active at home. Wash the dishes and do the laundry. Walk your dog around the neighborhood every now and then, and take the stairs when you're at the mall. All these things add up without you facing the risks of injury.
"Patience you must have, my young Padawan" – Yoda
Fat loss takes time. It takes patience.
Results won't always be obvious when they come. You might hit a plateau and feel bad because you can't match the rapid weight loss during your first week on the diet.
By the way, most of the weight you lose early in the diet is water. So don't judge your progress over your weight loss in the first few days. Otherwise you'll think that the diet is not working anymore just because you can't lose as much water weight during the second or third month.
Human beings are a species of habit, which means you need to make a lot of conscious decisions about your dietary routines before you can change them. There will be days when carb cravings will be very strong. Nothing will feel right for a while.
Your relationships might also encounter changes during the first few weeks on the diet. You might feel a little left out when you're eating low carb food, while everybody else on the table is eating the usual high carb feast.
You might even have to apologize to your buddies for missing out on your regular happy hour timeslot.
Once you're over the first few weeks, everything should find its own groove. Everything's going to be fine. Everything's going to feel a lot better.
You'll find it easier, even automatic, to go for healthier choices. Your friends and family will, by now, have gotten used to your new practices. And you won't have to be apologetic for being different.
Who knows, you might even change their habits for the better.
You didn't get fat in a day, so it should be right to think that you won't lose all that fat in a day. It takes conscious effort, and to some extent, social support.
Find people who are on the same journey as you are, and don't ever forget to enjoy your open meals during cheat days. One cookie tastes like a thousand when you're in the middle of a low carb diet.
Keep the faith on your diet and it won't be long before it becomes a lifestyle.
Ready to take on the low carb challenge?
Keep these points in mind for a better shot at success!
If you have questions or comments, the comments section below should be a good place for a discussion. I'll be around to answer your queries and witness your transformation.
Enjoy your journey to fat loss and better health,
Getting started on a low carbohydrate diet can be life-changing. So before you embark on a low carb diet journey, be sure to check these points out. It pays well to be prepared.


text:
WGBH Openvault
WGBH Journal; Ann Kersheimet
License Clip
Listen online at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
More material is available from this program at the WGBH Archive. If you are a researcher interested in accessing the collection at WGBH, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Untranscribed item: Request Transcription
- Series
- WGBH Journal
- Program
- Ann Kersheimet
- Series Description
Radio series. Series release date: 1978
- Duration
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
- Genres
- Magazine
- Topics
- News
- Citation
- Chicago: "WGBH Journal; Ann Kersheimet," 06/28/1979, WGBH Media Library & Archives, accessed June 18, 2019, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/A_934D965C60764BC6B2F7450FF05434FC.
- MLA: "WGBH Journal; Ann Kersheimet." 06/28/1979. WGBH Media Library & Archives. Web. June 18, 2019. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/A_934D965C60764BC6B2F7450FF05434FC>.
- APA: WGBH Journal; Ann Kersheimet. Boston, MA: WGBH Media Library & Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/A_934D965C60764BC6B2F7450FF05434FC
If you have more information about this item, we want to know! Please contact us, including the URL.


text:
Fridays from 4-5pm
The Multi-leveled boys ballet class, for ages 7-18, will focus on Building Strength, Flexibility, and Co-ordination. This class will be included in the Summer Concert.
Dress Code: Black Jazz Pants or Black Tights, White T-shirt, Black Socks (with Jazz Pants), Black Ballet Shoes
September 14 - October 12October 19 - November
January 11 – February 8
March 1 – 22 (4 weeks)
April 5 – 26 (4 weeks)May 10 - May 31 (4 weeks)
Adult/Open Ballet is a class designed for adults with some previous ballet training. The class combines barre, center, and across the floor exercises to provide adults with a stress-free challenging ballet workout.
Three five-week and three four-week sessions this season (Class Time: Thursdays – 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.):
$50 for 5 class session and $40 for 4 class session;
$45 for 5 class session and $35 for 4 class session for PRB parents and/or alumni. $15/class for drop ins. Minimum 4 students enrolled before the beginning of the session for the class to be held.
Tuition for classes at Pennsylvania Regional Ballet is due and payable by the last day of each
month (August through May). A $25.00 nonrefundable Registration Fee is due at the beginning of each year.
In addition, a $75.00 Summer Concert Costume Fee is due in February. No tuition deduction or allowance will
be made due to the absence, withdrawal, or dismissal of the student. Tuition is not transferable and is
non-refundable unless withdrawal is due to prolonged illness or injury verified by a doctor's note. Missed
classes due to illness or holidays can be made up in a lower level class other than the student's regular
class during the same semester in which the class was missed.


text: So, you see vignettes constantly in Magazines. It is a collection of items that tell a short story. Whether on a single table a wall a shelf or the entire space. But today I am showing you how to do a table. When you go on little trips, enjoy […] Read more »


text:
Event + Collection
Hello there *waves* !
my title says it all and I will be sharing a very cute collectable toy with you guys today,
you guys might spot them in my recent photos,
you guys might also seen them around these days as these japanese little cuties are really popular.
They are the Sonny Angel collectable toys!
Dream Inc Japan created Sonny Angel in 2004,
their intentions were to keep the OL (office lady) campanied.
The original designed size was a 8inches,
however, this size was meant to be placed at home or in office only as it is a little bit bulky to bring out.
Now, they make the dolls much tinier so that we can bring it out in our hand bags or clutches easily!
Look! it is smaller than my palm :D
The original Sonny also has moveable arms and legs with a touch of soft baby-smelling skin and comes in his birthday suit!
His birthday is on the 15th of May.
It is now Collector's item worldwide.
I attended their mini fashion show in Butterworth the other day,
and they announced that in Malaysia,
it is a little bit inappropriate for this dolls to stay naked sometimes,
so they are now selling cute little sweaters and pampers for these sonny angel babies only in Malaysia!
How can you even resist??
These Angels are from the 2014 Limited Edition Easter Series,
Their theme for this year relates with strawberry and chocolates :)
For the past years, they had release limited edition series for Valentines, Halloween & even Christmas!
Well, how can I not get some angels to accompany me since I'm the only child right?
So I got some on that day itself and unpacked it together with my best friend, C'Layrynn!
Here's the whole bunch of angels that both of us got on that day!
On that day, there were only 2 boxes of easter series left,
so both of us can't choose anymore and just got one each.
when we unpacked it, we were surprised that we actually got the same figure from the same collection!
If you understand the concept of the packing, which I will explain later,
then you'll understand how hard it is to get the same figure D:
Looks like we're meant to be stuck together eh Carmen? ;) hahahahahah gerli die.
Here's the amount of Sonny Angel that I got the other day placed in a box!
I'll explain more about the blind box concept that they have in the picture below :)
Every Series contains 12 angels wearing different kind of headgear,
and these angels are sold in a blind box with no indication of which angel is in the box.
Let's just say, whichever box you choose, there is no way of targeting the angel you want, unless you get the whole big box that contain all 12 angels in a series.
The blind box concept is wrapped with the element of "surprise" so the mystery of the angel will only be revealed to the collector upon opening the box and sealed foil paper!
If you're lucky, you might even get a "Secret Angel" or "Robby"!
Now, who are they again?
they are coveted in each series/version,
they are super rare so not everybody will get them!
Each series/version has a different "Secret Angel" and "Robby" of its own.
So if you're getting a box of Sonny angel, pray hard before you open them ;)
Alright, let's cut down the words and show you some cute pictures of these babies!
I'll be sharing some pics of my Sonny Angels that I got :)
A short intro of the angels I got :)
here's their name attached on their sides hehe
These are the ones I got on the event day :)
I was super happy when I got them because they are the ones that I hope I get hands on!
Guess I was really lucky that day hahaha
look how cute they areeeeee <3
In the whole floral series,
this is the only angel that attracted me because it is soooo PINK!
one of my favorite angel among the others!
This little angel is from the limited Easter Series!
it even has a T-shirt on :))
Here's another 6 Angels from the Animal Version 2 Series!
I really love the animal series because their head gears are so adorable and their colors are just so vibrant and beautiful!
Did I mentioned that every Angel's face and head gears are hand painted as well?
this is why their prices are so high, because every Angel is special in their own way.
Here's a closer look of the animal head gears from the back,
they don't only focus on their front view's details but there's also a lot of effort put in for their back designs.
and of course, what is an angel without a pair of wings right?
so they have a pair of tinnie tiny wings!
Why do people prefer Sonny Angels to accompany them?
because let's face it, everybody loves babies,
they are adorable, lovable, and they just put a smile on everybody's face.
So it's completely normal for people to love these angels especially girls!
To think about it,
they are even better than real life babies!
1. They don't move around
2. We don't have to change pampers or clean their poopoo
3. They don't cry
4. Their body figure is exactly like a baby!
5. you don't need to be pregnant for 9 months to get them ;)
Plus, we don't need to put any effort into taking care of them at all !
I was that crazy to the extent,
I got them mini pampers hahaha!
Just because these are just too hard to resist <3
They can be your new best friends,
each of them are different and special,
as you can see from here, even though their eye balls are painted in the same position,
but their eye contacts are different as well as the sizes of their eyes :)
They're convenient to bring out when you just want to chill and read a book,
they won't even make noises :P
You can also bring them to work like the OL from Japan! :)
We've got our Angels,
have you?
btw, C'Layrynn says hi :p
Sonny Angel will be celebrating their 10th year anniversary this 15th of May,
so make sure to check them out as they will release a spectacular Limited Edition Sonny Angels to commemorate the decade milestone, also including their Sonny Angel 10th anniversary Complete Guide book which will list the details of all 21 series (304 designs) so far!
for more informations,
you can contact them through:
012-9321188 (Ben Lei)
Serene Ong +60164225805
We Chat : SereneOngQ
Also don't forget to LIKE their Facebook at:
Sonny Angels are available through promo-retail points at Paradigm Mall & 1Utama and also from special toy retail stores in major cities upon launch.
Thanks for reading guys!
I hope you guys enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed photographing it + writing it,
and I will talk to you guys soon!
bye :D


text:
Rochester events celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Several events were held around the City of Rochester in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. A Sept. 15 kickoff celebration at Rochester City Hall included theater performances, dancing and food. On Oct. 8, the Memorial Art Gallery hosted its 14th-annual Hispanic/Latino Heritage Family Day, featuring art, music and dance performances, children's activities and cultural displays from various Latin American countries.
EMC photos by Jeff Witherow and John Haeger)
Click here to view more photos from this event and/or buy prints.