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Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. –Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's the start of a new week, and I'm wishing you all a positive & productive one!
The floral print is a dominant trend this spring/summer season.
Today I'll be sporting this fabulous floral cropped knit top I picked up recently from Forever 21.
The colors and boxy structure makes this top perfect to pair with pants, skirts or shorts.
Top: Forever 21
Pants: Thrifted
Belt: Necessary Clothing
Clutch: Steve Madden
Shoes: JC Penny | Similar
This cargo style pants were thrift-ed from a small shop in Brooklyn.
The color is vibrant and fabric is light and airy.
I decided to finish off the look with my go to silver sandals and a white clutch.
I wanted to keep the accessories to a minimum since my look is loud so I went with my favorite silver hoops, pearl bracelet and stacked a few rings.
Let us know your thoughts on the In Full Bloom: Florals look by tagging @berkeleycollege


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flash front-end for wordpress
provides a link between flash and wordpress
I developed this for a client but I want to give back to the community that helped me make it. there is a theme that outputs XML, a php file that feeds the categories and posts into an XML menu component, a little php ftp doodad for uploading jpgs and pdfs (which get loaded into the flash with nice fades) and some example flash files that load the XML.
the site it was developed for is http://www.papercuts.com.au/
they also make some tasteful gift wrap and cards 🙂
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Today it seems that more and more people are taking more responsibility for their finances. One of the big changes we see is that many people are getting clear of debt and are trying to save more. One way they are saving more is to open a money market savings account.
But what is a money market savings account and how does it differ from a regular savings account or certificates of deposit? Well, for one thing, a money market account is a form of savings that is not nearly as safe and secure as a traditional savings account. With a traditional savings account, your money is insured by the federal government up to a certain limit. You know it is safe. But it won't earn you much in the way of interest.
A money market is when the bank takes the money you have deposited and invests it in the stock market. As you can imagine, there is the possibility that you can earn a lot more than you would with a traditional savings account, but there is also the very real risk that you can lose your money if the stocks that your money is invested in takes a dive.
Another big difference between a traditional savings account and a money market account is the amount you will need for your opening balance. A most savings account can be opened for around $100, but a money market will need a thousand dollars or more to open the account. This might be another possible reason why a money market account is not a popular personal choice.
A money market can be pretty liquid. Most banks will allow you around 5 or 6 withdrawals per month. Of course, the number of withdrawals you are allowed monthly will vary from one financial institution to another. That is yet one more thing you will need to compare from one bank or credit union to another. With a money market account, you are also allowed to write checks on the account. Though the number of checks you can write monthly is limited.
You will also be likely to get an ATM card with your money market. This makes it easier to get your money when you need it. Check with your bank to be sure, but generally, any ATM transactions will be counted in your total number of allowed withdrawals.
Money markets will also require you to maintain a minimum balance. If your account ever gets below that amount you will be assessed a fee. Make sure you inquire as to what the minimum balance needs to be as well as what the fee will be if you fall below that point.
A money market savings account does have a lot of advantages, but it comes with risks too. Make sure you ask questions so that you fully understand this type of savings option.


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Nationals @ Cubs: Roark vs Arrieta (NLDS Game 4)
WAS (1-2): RHP Tanner Roark (0-0, —)
CHC (2-1): RHP Jake Arrieta (0-0, —)
First pitch: 3:00pmCST (TBS)
Arrieta left his last start early (Sept. 26 in St. Louis) with a strained hamstring. Let's hope it holds up. He went 3 innings and gave up 3 runs and was tagged with the loss.
He went 14-10 with a 3.53 for the season, including going 5-2 with a 2.90 at Wrigley. In 7 post-season starts, Arrieta has a 3.64 ERA.
Jake gave up 5 ER in 4 innings and lost to the Nationals in DC in June. Overall, they are 32-134 (.239) against him. Rendon is 4-11; Murphy is 5-17. Lind and Werth have taken him deep.
Roark last pitched an inning of relief (Oct. 1) against the Pirates, in which he gave up 2 ER. He gave up 6 ER in 4.2 innings in Philly, for the loss. For the season, he went 13-11 with a 4.67. On the road, he went 7-5 with a 4.26.
He beat the Cubs at Wrigley in June (6.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 3 BB). For their careers, they are 17-79 (.215) against him. Bryant is 5-11 with a HR.
Hey, let's close out the series at home—and on Trans's birthday!
Go Cubs!
Chance of rain today. Let's
I brought my umbrella to work
How did that work?
Not great actually.
Cubs are due for a big
What are the chances Lackey
30m til gametime and it's
What a fucken scam. If they
My jerk friends want to take
My jerk friends want to take me out to dinner to celebrate my 40th... right at the start of the Cubs game. The jerks!. :)
In an absolute perfect world, this game gets delayed until maybe 9 central, and then the Cubs win. In a next-to-perfect world, the game gets cancelled, but Dusty Baker decides to pitch Roark tomorrow anyway, and we win tomorrow.
Huh. Tanner Roark and Jake
This delay is wreaking havoc
The answer to that is always
Have to figure out when i
I'm hearing it is postponed
"Dusty Baker said he's not
I guess Strasburg is feeling
evidently there's some kind
All part of The Plan part ][
So with the game postponed,
Maddon has said that Jake
This postponement is an epic
Well, at least this way we
My friend, the same thought
So, I asked my boss, "Can I
Dusty channeling his inner
it's a bit more tame than it
This postponement really
US eliminated from the World
I don't think enough
Dude, the sailing race is the
all of this checks out as
I thought we only invented
Speaking of canoes, I'm tired
Actually, we lost the last
Damned sabermetrics. I don't
Only cups I care about are
I don't care.
mlb.com says Strasburg likely
Hearing some noise that
For a short time today, on
I thought Anthony Rizzo owns
im all for rizzo owning the
mlb.com says Strasburg is
the feed looks like there's a
the wind blowing in is cruel.
crunch, I got a bird's eye
yeah, that was no cheapie hit
with trea turner + schwarb
Well, with Addy's error, Cubs
Monty warming up - definitely
Strasburg 1, Chicago Mold 0
lester, eh? alrigh.
Cub's kicked in the nuts by
Every time a Cub struck out,
Jon F'ing Lester....
Jon F'ing Lester....
#@$!%#^[email protected]#!%
I presume you refer to the g*
I remain amazingly calm. Not
Especially if the Cubs lose
theo needs to kick it
I concur with my man
This is all my fault as I
Congrats to TBS -- they get
Thank you.
I know I'm commenting more
2003 type Cubbery there.
Hard to believe that all
I was just about to say..
10 runs in 8th, 2 in other
I've posted this before, but
I've posted this before, but this is why the Cubs got Justin Wilson. He was supposed to be the reliable 8th inning guy who can close when Wade Davis isn't available, and then be the Cubs closer in 2018 after Davis is gone.
It's become clear to me that
I agree that Edwards seems
You're right, its too early
I would have to throw my hat
What I think I see with
WAS gets harper 1 more season
8th inning aside. Pretty
For those of us that were
You're right, E, that it was
Could be worse -- we could be
"Happiness at the misfortune
I am so glad i bought a
Lots of very low Cubs batting
Man, if the Cubs can pick off
We need those bats to bust
Recent comments
Hagsag 7 hours 32 min ago (view)
It's great to start getting reports from the Instructs. Keep them coming Phil!
bradsbeard 13 hours 26 min ago (view)
Since the deal isn't official, I wonder if the Cubs will wait until camp opens to finalize the deal and then put him on the 60 day IL as soon as it's available (assuming it's a major league deal). That doesn't really make sense in light of their luxury tax maneuvering though. If he's gonna miss a third of the season they'd probably only offer a minor league deal I guess.
Arizona Phil 16 hours 29 min ago (view)
Cory Abbott, Ben Hecht, Ryan Lawlor, and Brailyn Marquez were in a separate group on Field #3, so they may be prepping for NRIs to MLB Spring Training.
Arizona Phil 16 hours 29 min ago (view)
And Max Bain threw (long toss) at Instructs this morning, too.
Arizona Phil 16 hours 30 min ago (view)
I can positively confirm that Jerrick Suiter (1B-OF selected by Cubs from Pirates in Minor League Phase of last month';s Rule 5 Draft) is indeed being converted to a RHP. I saw him throw long-toss this morning at Instructs.
Arizona Phil 16 hours 30 min ago (view)
The Cubs have purchased the contract of LHP Adam Choplick from Southern Maryland (Atlantic League) and he has been assigned to AA Tennessee.
Choplick was the 14th round draft pick of the Texas Rangers out of the U. of Oklahoma in 2015, and he was released by the Rangers at the end of Spring Training 2019 (never got higher than AA).
I saw Choplick throw (long-toss) at Instructs this morning and he is one huge dude (6'9 250+).
crunch 17 hours 36 min ago (view)
the entire cubs offseason has been "wow, this guy was good 2-3 years ago, but didn't play or sucked in recent past."
houston finished using their trash can and the cubs are rooting around in it looking for players.
speaking of...it's taken MLB longer to figure out bryant's service time complaint than the entire astros cheating scandal.
crunch 19 hours 13 min ago (view)
"Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LHP Adam Choplick from Southern Maryland Blue Crabs."
okay. sure. congrats and good luck.
Charlie 21 hours 57 min ago (view)
Good for Nick. Good luck to him and the Reds improving his defense. That park should very much play to his offense.
Interest in Gennett is strange. If you are going to pick up a bench infielder at this point, shouldn't it be someone with SS chops?
crunch 22 hours 58 min ago (view)
nick castellanos to the reds, 4/64m...opt out after 1 year.
meanwhile, on the cubs front...
"Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reports that the Cubs continue to have interest in free agent Scooter Gennett. "
Sonicwind75 1 day 3 hours ago (view)
There seemed to be a least an tacit understanding between ownership and fans during the rebuild that we as fans should support the organization when it was intentionally underspending and tanking. When it was time to be competitive, you know when the greatest core of Cubs players in my lifetime are in their prime, ownership would make the most of that window. That doesn't appear to be the case with the team shedding around $40 million in salary.
crunch 1 day 13 hours ago (view)
in all honesty, the team is spending a healthy amount that i only jokingly complain about...but...it was not just fans talking about the extra perks the new revenue streams and tv contract would open. it was ownership and front office at points in the past bringing it up.
George Altman 1 day 14 hours ago (view)
What's pretty obvious is that the Cubs 2020 salary budget is $208m AAV. Whatever Theo/Jed can field with that number (existing players, trades, and/or signings). They could generate $100m from Marquee, concerts, Wrigleyville, etc and it's NOT going to translate into more $$$ for players. Very sad, frustrating, and maddening.
crunch 1 day 18 hours ago (view)
maybe if the cubs can squeeze a 5th in-season concert at wrigley they can sign addison russell.
Charlie 1 day 19 hours ago (view)
Morosi reporting that the Reds are favorites for Castellanos. Seems like a good direction for them if they can deal with his defense in LF. They look to have the best sarting rotation in the division (or close to it) as things stand. If they can squeeze more offense out of the OF and skate by with their bullpen, they could hang reasonably close to the Cards-Brewers-Cubs pack. I'll be curious to see how much money they throw at him if they do sign him. Being younger has to get him more money than Ozuna, right?
Charlie 1 day 22 hours ago (view)
Sure would be nice to rehab a player and then have them stick around and help out the team. Fingers crossed for Souza.


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You are busy. You have such little time to get everything done in the day; you are happy to take just about any type of shortcut you can. You've found dry shampoo. It sounds like the ideal solution for your situation. But, there are rumors and concerns that dry shampoo is actually bad for your scalp and can even cause hair loss. Is it true? And, are you really getting anywhere near the clean you need when you use it? Let's dive into what your expectations for true dry shampoo should be.
Social Media Taken By Storm
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of demand for dry shampoo. Whether you have seen models using it on fashion runways or you have just had friends post about it on social media, many people are using it because it seems like the perfect shortcut. But, just because everyone else is using it does not mean this is the best option for your hair. To be frank, it may be the worst idea to use to give yourself a healthy head of hair. It will cause damage, and it generally does not really clean your hair.
So, what it is it? This product is sprayed onto the hair. When in place, the spray works to soak up the natural oils from the hair. As a result, it helps to make your hair look as if you just washed it. In a matter of a few minutes, your hair looks as though it is clean and freshly styled. And, when your choice is to get up and wash your hair or hit the snooze button, this looks-good-enough solution, sounds like the best plan. This dry shampoo trend is something you can use when you do not have time but will have time the next day to really wash your hair.
But, What It Does Cannot Be Ignored
The problem is, many people do not stop there. They find themselves needing to use dry shampoo often. It is in this level of frequency that we are seeing concerns in terms of what the product is doing to a person's scalp and hair. In short, it creates thinning. Yes, dry shampoo can cause you to lose your hair. This is not something you want to happen.
Dry shampoos can create a significant amount of buildup on the hair. This buildup may make your hair seem like it is clean, but in fact, it has a thick layer of build-up upon it. This build-up creates inflammation of the hair follicles. Over time, this irritation becomes enough to damage the scalp and the follicles, making it impossible for your hair to grow naturally. Hair begins to fall out and, over time, it can thin. Some people have reported having bald spots develop as a result of using too much dry shampoo.
Are You Using Dry Shampoo? Here's What You Need to Know
If you are using dry shampoo products right now, take a few steps to minimize this risk.
• Not everyone will have this problem. If you are only using it a few times a month at the most, you are unlikely to have complications.
• Stop using it. If you notice hair thinning of any kind, stop using it. Talk to your hair stylist about properly cleansing your hair.
• If you do use it, choose a quality product. Again, do not use it often.
Dry shampoo is not a substitute for traditionally washing your hair. It cannot fix damaged hair, and it will create inflammation at the scalp. Avoid these complications by investing in an appointment with a hair professional. Discuss options for you to reduce the risk of losing hair from improper care. To learn more and for a complimentary, private consultation contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts.


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Making a Brighter World!
Join us in celebrating Mother's Day as Jezuba's team blogs to honor their moms. Co-founder Rebecca Liao shares her unique perspective both as a mom and a daughter as she fulfills her dream of combining entrepreneurial skills with charitable work.
A Beautiful You: Bubzbeauty
Content Strategy Intern Lauren Young writes about an influential figure, Bubzbeauty, and her continuous journey to inspire others as well as how she relates to Jezuba's mission!
Women's History Month: Periods
Co-founder Iris Hsu digs deep for Women's History Month into a topic many would rather avoid but encourages women to break the stigma


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If you're interested in having a more tooth-focused Halloween in Shreveport, Louisiana, then you have come to the right blog! With our dentist, Dr. Sharon Sims's, tips, your child's smile can have a little more fun this Halloween. Those tips are:
First, give your child the idea of carving their pumpkin like a tooth! Now, this might seem a little boring, but it doesn't have to be. Let your child get creative. They can carve their pumpkin like a tooth that is dressed up in a Halloween costume. Some costumes could be Dracula, a pirate, the Tooth Fairy, a witch, Frankenstein, or even a cowboy or cowgirl! For your convenience, there are pumpkin carving stencils available on the American Dental Association's website.
Second, inspire your child to keep their teeth in mind when they are trick-or-treating. Remind them that chewy, sticky, sugary, and acidic candies can attack the teeth and create cavities. It's best to stick to treats that aren't as harmful to the smile. Some candies to avoid include gummy worms, sour candies, suckers, Starbursts, and Laffy Taffy.
To learn more or to ask our dental team questions, please reach out to Sharon Sims when you can. All you need to do is contact 318-631-1100 and we will be happy to help you. We look forward to your phone call!


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Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2011
ITT-Jabsco (ittflowcontrol.com), a recognized leader in hygienic/sanitary pumps, is proud to announce the new VeraFlex™ Flexible Impeller Pump Cart System—perfect for use throughout the food processing industry. Since the introduction of its hygienic 316 stainless steel pumps in 1962, Jabsco has lead the way with the production of more than 60% of the world's flexible impeller pumps (FIPs). The minimal meshing action and low speed capability of the Jabsco flexible impeller pumps allow both viscous fluids and solid particles to pass through without damage.
Cream fillings which become easily emulsified, jams, and pie fillings which contain fruit pieces, are all handled with ease by the Jabsco FIP. Also, the FIP has the unique ability to process cheese without damage and eliminates unwanted butter granules or homogenization of the milk, significantly improving the flavor of the final product.
The VeraFlex FIP Cart System offers up to 60 GPM (with Variable Frequency Drive), while incorporating gentle pumping action to carefully handle thin, viscous, and particle laden fluids. The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) adjusts the speed of an electric motor by regulating the power being delivered to provide continuous control, matching motor speed to the specific demands of the work being performed. VFDs are an excellent choice for food processing applications as they allow operators to fine-tune processes, while reducing costs for energy and equipment maintenance.
The Jabsco flexible impeller pump is extremely capable of handling the pumping challenges throughout the food processing industry and its gentle pumping action helps ensure the most delicious food, beverage, and bakery items possible.
For more information about the VeraFlex Flexible Impeller Pump Cart System with optional wired or wireless remote, call 714-557-4700 or visit us at ittflowcontrol.com. Jabsco food processing products can also be followed on facebook.com/jabscofood.
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The week between Christmas day and the start of the New Year is a delightful time to collect thoughts, review events and ponder the possibilities of the upcoming year. It is a time to take a deep breath and enjoy the afterglow of being together with friends and family. Taking account of the people, places, and happenings that have enriched our lives provides fuel for our ongoing engagement in this business of being alive. Recalling the mistakes and wrong decisions we have made can help us to use our energy for living in a more fruitful and meaningful way.
That brings me to the question of whether or not we can change. Can we be different than what we have been? Sure, we can, but in most situations that requires effort and determination. We need a strong will, a good plan, an abundance of motivation, and continuous encouragement to make significant lasting changes in our lives. Sure, we can change, but sometimes we do not. Sometimes we find it easier to stay the way we are and to continue doing the things we do, and not doing the things we don't do, even when we wish it was otherwise.
I have a friend who recently reached a lifetime goal after years of working toward it in an on-again off-again sort of way. Having not heard from him in some time, I was not sure what was happening in his life. The challenges and setbacks that he has faced on his journey would have been enough to sink most of us. Yet, somehow he kept coming back for more; he kept on trying. His success, after all these years, is a testimony to the fact that we can change, we can be different. Human beings are indeed resilient creatures.
No doubt there is a spiritual dimension to our efforts to improve the way we live our lives. Those who walk by faith and seek to live in a way that reflects the reality of Jesus Christ, find themselves in continual dialogue with the teachings of Jesus. What would Jesus do? As we listen to scripture and to the way the church has heard God speaking through the centuries, we get a sense of what God might be saying to us. As we ask questions about the ways God has been at work in the world through the lives of people, we get some idea about how God might desire to work through our own lives.
While we are full participants in setting the course for the living of our lives, the most significant change comes to us, not as a result of our resolve, determination, or plan. No, it comes to us as a gift. It is that gift that changes us in the most profound ways. It changes us in ways that we are altogether incapable of changing ourselves. It is the gift that God gives to us when God looks at us and says, "I love you." It is the gift that God gives to us by taking on flesh and living among us. It is the gift that God, after looking at all our broken pieces, awkward moments, and utter failures, gives to us by calling us children of God, God's own sons and daughters. Being loved with that kind of love is the most transforming event that can ever occur in any human being's life. We cannot help but be changed by it.
Most of the changes we seek to make in our lives are based on someone else's idea of what we ought to be. Whether we are talking about our health, our appearance, our work habits, or how we spend our free time, the changes we seek to make are changes that we think are important because someone told us it would be good for us and make us better. Whether it was a doctor, a counselor, or talk show host that gave us the idea about what we needed to change, the idea was probably a good one. We would all benefit from healthier hearts, clearer communication, and more organized lives.
I am pretty sure that God does not mind us taking steps to improve the quality of our lives so long as we realize that it is not what we do that causes God to love us. Our efforts to be better people, more efficient, healthier, wealthier, and smarter are not what God desires most. What God desires most is for us to know that we are loved right now, today, in this moment. Change or no change, we are loved. Not our effort, but God's gift is what brings to us the most radical change our lives can ever experience. Yes, we can change, but more importantly we can be changed by the unconditional love of the One who always welcomes us and never leaves us.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Salem Communications Corp. SALM, +0.25% said Wednesday its board declared a special dividend of 60 cents a share. The Camarillo, Calif., radio, Internet and magazine company said the dividend on Class A and Class B will be paid July 28 to shareholders of record July 17. The dividend payment will total about $14.6 million.
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Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
(February 12, 2019 )
If you're a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you're probably curious about the latest trends in home design.Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renovation costs into their overall budget.Even if you have no immediate plans to buy or sell, we advise our clients to be thoughtful about the colors, materials, and finishes they select when planning a remodel. Making over-personalized or unpopular design choices could hurt a home's value when it does come time to sell. And selecting out-of-style or overly-trendy elements could cause your renovation to feel dated quickly.
To help, we've rounded up eight of the hottest home design trends for 2019. Keep in mind, not all trends will work well in every house. If you plan to buy, list, or renovate a property, consult a professional who can help you realize your vision and maximize the impact of your investment.
White and grey aren't going anywhere, but expect to see warmer tones and more earthy neutrals popping up in 2019. Cold whites are being replaced by warmer, softer whites. And warmer tones of grey have become a popular alternative to the cooler grays we were seeing earlier in the decade. Dove grey—with a lilac undertone—is a particular favorite with designers this year.Sherwin Williams chose Cavern Clay, a warm terracotta, as its 2019 color of the year, while Behr selected Blueprint, a mid-tone blue. Benjamin Moore's selection is Metropolitan, a sophisticated grey.If you're preparing to sell your home, consider a light, neutral paint color. Neutral colors provide a blank canvas upon which a buyer can envision placing their belongings, and lighter colors make a room appear larger and brighter.
Don't feel limited to using one metallic finish throughout your home—or even throughout a single room. Designers are mixing metals in 2019, and their favorites include copper, brass, pewter, gunmetal, and matte black.Experts suggest picking one metal hue to dominate your color palette and a contrasting tone to complement it. If your room has a warm color palette, choose a warm-hued primary metal, such as brass or copper. For cool palettes, choose a cool-toned metal, like pewter or stainless steel. You can also experiment with mixing finishes, such as polished and hammered copper.From faucets to cabinet pulls to accent pieces, swapping out your old or dated fixtures is an easy—and relatively inexpensive—way to modernize your decor. Mixing metals adds depth and gives your room a more curated look.
Bringing outdoor elements into the home can help warm up a sterile space. And natural materials can soften a modern design esthetic.Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate these materials throughout their home. Especially popular right now: stone, copper, concrete, and wood. From concrete showers to agate stone tiles, designers are finding unexpected ways to bring the outside in.One notable exception: granite countertops. Engineered quartz—a combination of ground quartz and resin—overtook natural granite stone as the most popular countertop material in 2018. This durable, low-maintenance, highly-customizable product has won over homeowners and designers alike.
Not ready to give up all your upper cabinet storage space? Replace just one or two upper cabinets with open shelves for a lower-commitment but still-updated look.
Two-tone kitchen cabinets remain a homeowner favorite, as well. To incorporate this trend, try pairing darker lower cabinets with lighter upper cabinets or a colorful kitchen island with neutral-colored perimeter cabinets.
- COLORFUL KITCHENS White will always be a classic choice, but color is finally coming back to kitchens. More homeowners are choosing cabinets in alternative neutrals like black, cream, and grey, along with colorful options like green and blue. Also popular? Wood cabinets in stains like warm chestnut and fruitwood.
Two-tone kitchen cabinets remain a homeowner favorite, as well. To incorporate this trend, try pairing darker lower cabinets with lighter upper cabinets or a colorful kitchen island with neutral-colored perimeter cabinets.
- OPEN SHELVING Swapping upper kitchen cabinets for open shelves continues to be a popular choice in 2019. It's a cost-effective update that can make a kitchen feel larger and brighter. However, it's not a practical option for everyone. Before you commit, test it out by removing your cabinet doors for a few weeks. See how it feels to have your glasses and dishware on display.
Once an afterthought, ceilings are taking center stage. While 2018 was all about statement walls, statement ceilings are shaping up to be the darling of 2019. Designers are using bold paint colors, wallpaper, intricate moldings, fabric, and other materials to transform a ceiling into something truly special.Want to incorporate this trend without going too bold? Choose a classic design, like coffered or wooden beams. Or stick with wood paneling or tin tiles for a more timeless look. Even something as simple as painting a ceiling the same color as the walls can make your space feel more modern.
Are you contemplating a remodel? Want to find out how upgrades could impact the value of your home? Give us a call for a free consultation! Buyer preferences can vary greatly by neighborhood and price range. We can share the insights we've gathered from working with buyers in this market … and offer tips on how to maximize the return on your remodeling investment. And if you're in the market to sell, we can prepare a customized Comparative Market Analysis on your home to find out how it compares to others in the area. Want to learn more about how to stage your home to sell? Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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1. Decor Mag – https://www.decoraid.com/blog/home-design-trends-2019
2. Gates Interior Design – https://gatesinteriordesign.com/hottest-new-kitchen-and-bath-trends-for-2019/
3. House Beautiful – https://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/interior-designers/a24844028/home-trends-for-2019/
4. Houzz – https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114552119/list/32-home-design-trends-that-will-rule-in-2019
5. Invaluable – https://www.invaluable.com/blog/mixing-metals/\
6. Real Simple – https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/decorating-tips-techniques/design-trends-2019-according-to-designers
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Indian Embassy Vienna: 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
On the occasion of the Gandhi Jayanti National Day on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi in 1869, revered as the father of the Indian nation, the Embassy of India in Vienna organized two events with Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, an "Eminent Citizen" of India; a talk titled "Popular Diplomacy and the Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi" at the Vienna International Center, and a lecture on "Transformational Leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and its Relevance in Contemporary World".
October 3, 2019
40th Anniversary of the VIC: Open House Day an Organizational Fiasco
The so-called Open House Day for the 40th anniversary of the VIC Vienna International Centre (UNO City) turned out to be an organizational disaster on Sunday, when thousands of people from 200 nations had to wait for hours in an almost 500 meter long queue to be admitted.
September 9, 2019
Vienna International Centre Invites Expats and Locals for Anniversary Event
The United Nations headquarters in Vienna is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of international diplomacy. Come and see inside the VIC Vienna International Centre as part of its anniversary events.
August 13, 2019
40 Years of the UN in Vienna - The Tireless Commitment of António Guterres
UN Secretary General António Guterres completed a busy programme when he came to Vienna for the 40th anniversary celebrations and the R20 Austria World Summit. The VIC Vienna International Centre is the place where, with the help of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the 193 member states, 15 Vienna-based UN organisations and more than 5000 people from 125 countries from around the world are bound together.
May 31, 2019
40 Years of the UN in Vienna - Guterres, Kneissl and Ludwig at Ceremony
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the VIC Vienna International Centre (UNO-City), UN Secretary General António Guterres, former Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl and Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig attended a ceremony at the Vienna headquarters of the United Nations.
May 30, 2019
40 Years of the Vienna International Centre
The United Nations headquarters in Vienna is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of diplomacy in Vienna. The VIC Vienna International Centre, also known locally as "UNO City", was officially inaugurated on 23 August 1979. Today, more than 5,000 employees from more than 125 countries are working to improve the lives of people around the world through the United Nations family of organizations and agencies in Vienna.
May 8, 2019
Vienna City Marathon 2019: Run Vienna – Enjoy Classics
Vienna has again and again been crowned the most livable city in the world. It is imperial, vibrant, and the perfect host city for thrilling events. Experience the impressive scenery of historic and modern architecture at a run past Vienna's most beautiful sights. The Vienna City Marathon will take place on 7 April 2019. Over 42,000 runners will take part in the event.
April 5, 2019
UN Gets Christmas Tree from the City of Vienna - The VIC Will Be 40 Years Old in 2019
Every year the Viennese city administration provides the VIC - Vienna International Centre (UNO-City) with a Christmas tree, punch, zither music and a gingerbread craft station to create a pre-Christmas atmosphere.
December 20, 2018
How Europe Works - EU Council Presidency Invites to Open Day
Austria holds the EU Presidency until the end of the year. The majority of conferences at ministerial and civil servant level are held at the ACV Austria Center Vienna. ACV now opens its doors and invites all interested parties to get to know the premises of the EU Presidency first hand.
December 7, 2018
Ukrainian Week - Connecting Ukrainians and the United Nations
The Ukrainian Week at the United Nations will be organized from 12 to 16 November 2018 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) with an overall purpose of promoting women´s empowerment and leadership, while introducing and widely popularizing Ukrainian culture and artists at the UN community. Do not miss a fantastic opportunity to taste the colors of Ukraine.
November 1, 2018
Vienna International School Turned 40 Years Old
Exactly forty years ago the VIS Vienna International School was set up to provide a truly international education for the children in the Viennese international community especially those associated with the United Nations. The school was therefore located very close to the VIC Vienna International Centre. Since then it has established itself as a school of international understanding and cosmopolitanism.
October 9, 2018
IAEA: What Did the 62nd General Conference at the VIC in Vienna Achieve?
Nearly 2,600 participants attended this year's event at VIC Vienna International Centre, including delegates from 153 of the IAEA's 170 Member States, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and the media. By the end of the 62nd IAEA General Conference, 91 Member States have pledged to the Technical Cooperation Fund for 2019. While not all Member States use the opportunity of the General Conference to pledge their contribution, a pledge by so many countries – over 53% of all IAEA Member States – represents a record. The total Technical Cooperation Fund Target for 2019 is 86.2 million euros.
September 27, 2018
IAEA Member States Discuss Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technologies
Representatives from the IAEA's Member States, including at ministerial level and above, are convening at the 62nd IAEA General Conference in Vienna this week to discuss key elements of the Agency's priorities in its work on the peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
September 18, 2018
Vienna Energy Forum and the R20 Austrian World Summit 2018: Feedback of a Participant
At the Vienna Energy Forum and the R20 Austrian World Summit recently held in Vienna, Beatriz Mayor of IIASA - International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis also participated, who shares her interesting insights as follows.
June 6, 2018
Vienna Energy Forum 2018: Sustainable Energy Provision as a Key to Tackling Poverty
The sixth Vienna Energy Forum 2018 was held from 14 to 16 May, 2018, at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. It was attended by over 1,800 participants from 130 countries, including prime ministers, ministers, high-level government officials, permanent mission representatives, chairs of the regional groups, donors, as well as representatives of the EU, the private sector and development finance institutions.
May 16, 2018
Top Energy Events Put Vienna in the Focus of the Global Clean Energy Economy
The Vienna Energy Forum 2018 in May in Vienna brings together a multitude of people and institutions to discuss and solve the key questions of the present on the topic of energy. Among them are heads of state, ministers, energy experts, representatives of international and non-governmental organizations, academia, civil society and the private sector. The PFAN Climate and Clean Energy Investment Forum and the R20 Austria World Summit are also part of this huge event. This event, sponsored by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a high-level summit about leadership on implementing the Paris Climate Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
April 19, 2018
Vienna City Marathon 2018: Get Ready for the 35th Jubilee Race
Vienna has recently been crowned the most livable city in the world. It is imperial, vibrant, and the perfect host city for thrilling events. Experience the impressive scenery of historic and modern architecture at a run past Vienna's most beautiful sights. The Vienna City Marathon on 22 April 2018 will be a true theater of emotions and will host more than 40,000 runners from 125 nations. A million spectators along the route will provide the necessary motivation.
March 22, 2018
20 Years Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT): Ministerial Meeting at VIC
Marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), a Ministerial Meeting was held at Vienna International Center. Hosting some 40 international organizations, Austria is a hub for the promotion of peace, safety and security, sustainable development and the fight against crime, drug abuse and terrorism.
June 20, 2016
Multi-Million-Dollar Funding Agreement between Qatar and UNODC Signed in Vienna
Unprecedented funding agreement between UNODC and Qatar leaves lasting legacy for Doha Declaration. The agreement, totaling more than US$49 million and slated to run over four years, is to deliver projects related to justice, prisoners, youth and justice education.
December 11, 2015
UNODC: Opening of Refugee Exhibition in Vienna Reinforces Need to Support Vulnerable Smuggled Migrants
An exhibition at the Vienna International Centre on the suffering of conflict refugees fleeing to Turkey offered an opportunity for UNODC to showcase its own ongoing activities against migrant smuggling as well as tackling other forms of organized crime, including money laundering.
April 17, 2015
Austria is Celebrating 60 Years of United Nations Membership in 2015
Austria became a member of the United Nations in 1955 and is celebrating 60 years of UN membership in 2015. 70 years ago, the United Nations were founded in San Francisco.
February 5, 2015
The United Nations Celebrate 35 Years in Vienna
The United Nations moved into the VIC Vienna International Centre 35 years ago. The VIC was officially opened on 23 August 1979 when it was handed over to the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Commonly known locally as 'UNO City', it has been rented to the organizations for 99 years at a symbolic rate of 1 Austrian schilling (7 euro cents) annually.
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Berlin – Christmas Markets in Germany
Berlin is the capital city of Germany, and is one of the 16 states of Germany. Located in north-eastern Germany, it is the centre of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Berlin is the capital city of the German Christmas Markets. Whether you prefer a contemplative and magical Christmas market or a lively and urban one, Berlin offers you a choice of sixty Christmas Markets. Berlin celebrates winter in its own unique style: whether Christmas shopping on the festively lit Kurfürstendamm, sipping mulled wine in the historical setting of the Gendarmenmarkt, or skiing on the grounds of former Tempelhof Airport. Those seeking relaxation will find it in the spa and wellness areas offered by many hotels, while numerous restaurants offer reinterpreted regional cuisine. Or for something completely different, snuggle under the covers of the Bettbike as you tour the city.
With around 60 Christmas markets, visitors to Berlin are spoilt for choice. Some are small, others are that large that a single afternoon would simply not suffice to explore everything. Particularly impressive: the Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt. The Konzerthaus (Concert Hall) and the French Cathedral are lit up in bright light with a small tent city built in between. Handicrafts of the noblest kind are sold here, including hand carved cribs, mouth-blown glassware or replicas of historical steam engines. You can see the craftspeople busy in their work whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine. At the Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall), visitors can experience the long tradition of Berlin's Christmas markets up close, puppeteers, storytellers, children's carousels – taking back Berliners and tourists to former times. Facades with original images of the old town houses show how everything used to be at one time in Berlin. Just a short walk ahead at Marienkirche, a life-sized Christmas crib awaits the visitors. In medieval bakeries people may peek over the shoulder of the bakers when preparing bread with their hands. You can drink steaming mead in a clay jug at the tavern next door.
"Wir wünschen Ihnen ein frohes Weihnachtsfest und einen guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr"
Our Top Ten Christmas Markets in Berlin
The Christmas market in front of the Red Town Hall has a lot to offer. Skating rink, street performers, Ferris wheel with enclosed panoramic gondolas and of course a varied gastronomic offer. Entry Free
Dates : 25 November – 29 December 2019
- Mon-Fri 12:00 – 22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00 – 22:00
Closed on Christmas Eve
25 and 26 December 11:00 – 21:00
30 December 12:00 – 21:00
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- 12:00 – 13:30
(Sat-Sun 11:15 – 13:30)
14:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
18:00 – 19:30
20:00 – 21:30
The "Winter Dream on Alexa" between Jannowitzbruecke and Alexanderplatz is Berlin's largest Christmas market with funfair rides, colourful lights and attractions.
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Spandau Christmas market in the Old Town. Delicious specialities, crafts, Christmas and a special stage show with Santa Claus and angel choir. Admission is free.
Dates: 25. November bis 22. Dezember 2019
- Mon – Thurs 11.00 – 20.00
Friday 11.00 – 22.00
Sat 11:00 – 22:00
Sun 11:00 – 20:00
In the Winter World at Potsdamer Platz, visitors can tobogganing, at the Christmas market stroll and admire the elaborate decorations and lights.
Dates: 1 November 2019 – 5 January 2020
- Open daily 10:00 – 22:00
On Christmas Eve 10:00 – 14:00
At the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt, located between Französischer Dom and Deutscher Dom, combines old craftsmanship and culinary seduction, including with gingerbread, brandy punch and bratwurst on a charcoal grill.
Dates: 25 November – 31 December 2019
- Open daily 11:00 – 22:00
Christmas Eve 11:00 – 18:00, New Year's Eve 11:00 – 01:00
- Admission Fee 1 Euro, free admission for children under 12
Free entrance Mon-Fri 11:00 – 14:00 (except 25 & 26 December)
Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Charlottenburg. A highlight is the elaborate illumination of buildings and park areas. that integrate with rides, selected crafts and themed tents and a special family program for the sight and sound. On offer is again a mini ferris wheel, swings and children and Carousel. What is new is a train and a petting zoo, including horseback riding. Food and drinks are not on the Christmas market. Entry Free.
Dates: 25. November – 26. December 2019
- Mon-Thu 14:00 – 22:00
Fri-Sun 12:00 – 22:00
25th & 26th of December 12:00 – 20:00
Closed on Christmas Eve
Christmas Market at the Opera Palais is centrally located near boulevard Unter den Linden. In addition to roasted almonds, Glühwein and candied fruit, the Christmas market is mainly known for its craft products such as nativity figures, toys, puppets and Christmas tree decorations.
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The Lucia Christmas market in the Kulturbrauerei . Its peaceful atmosphere and warm cosy ambience is a draw for many Berliners and tourists alike. Named after the Nordic goddess of light, the Lucia Christmas market focuses on goods and food from Scandinavia.
Dates: 25. November – 22. Dezember 2019
- Mon-Fri 15:00 – 22:00
Sat & Sun 13:00 – 22:00
The Christmas market around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, in the very heart of the vibrant west part of the City. From the classic pine decorations on glass, and bronze art, to lovingly machined toys and more. There are 3 striking, 17.5 metre high Christmas Pyramids representing Europe, Russia and America.
Nordic Fairy Tale Christmas at Schloss Britz, the eighteenth-century Britz palace is the romantic backdrop for this historic "Nordic fairy tale Christmas" market. Held the two weekends before Christmas in the palace's fabulously decorated courtyard, aromas of cinnamon, roasted almonds and pine fill the air while craftsmen work with their tools.
Dates: 3rd and 4th Advent weekend 2019
Weihnachtsmarkt an der Gedächtniskirche – 25. November 2019 bis 05. Januar 2020
Sun-Thurs 11.00-21.00, Fri-Sat 11.00-22.00
Christmas Eve 24.12: 11.00 – 14.00
Christmas 25. + 26.12: 13.00 – 21.00
New Year 31.12.: 11.00 – 01.00
New Year's Day 01.01.: 13.00 – 21.00
Entry: free
Familien-Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Alice-Salomon-Platz – 25. November bis 23. Dezember 2019
Öffnungszeiten: täglich von 11.00 bis 21.00 Uhr
Eintritt: frei
Spandauer Weihnachtstraum vor dem Rathaus Spandau – 25. November bis 27. Dezember 2019
Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Donnerstag 11-21 Uhr, Freitag 11-22 Uhr, Samstag 10-22, Sonntag 11-21 Uhr, am 24. Dezember geschlossen
Culinary – from gingerbread to haute cuisine
In the cold season, sweet delicacies enjoy great demand in Berlin: Chocolates, gingerbread or candied almonds. All of these treats can be found at the 60 Christmas markets. Chocoholics will be in chocolate ecstasy at the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt. If this is not considered enough, you can find a praline display with 200 types of small delicacies (ideal for gifts) at the Fassbender & Rausch chocolatiers. On the floors above it, visitors enjoy savoury dishes in addition to sweet tartlets in the café and restaurant – with high-quality chocolate as well, of course.
People are rediscovering the pleasure of eating fresh and local food and, as a result, Berlin's historic covered markets are making a comeback. The 120 year old Markthalle Neun (market hall nine) in Kreuzberg hosts Street Food Thursday where food from around the world is put fresh and hot right into your hands: everything from Korean sandwiches, Allgäu Kasspatzen or even smoked barbecue from New York. The Arminiusmarkthalle in up-and-coming quarter Moabit has a wide range of foods on offer, from regional dishes to Italian delicacies. With numerous cultural events, the hall is becoming a meeting place for local residents and guests.
Dine in pitch-black surroundings for an extraordinary sensual experience at unsicht-bar and Nocti-Vagus. Your senses of taste and smell will reach new heights in complete darkness. Nocti-Vagus also offers shows in the dark, including murder mystery dinners and live music.
The thirteen Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany's capital guarantee real haute cuisine. Chef Daniel Achilles offers a true gourmet experience with his creative and experimental avant-garde cooking at Reinstoff. Chef Tim Raue has now added a second gourmet restaurant, Sra Bua at the Hotel Adlon, joining his eponymous restaurant on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße. Both kitchens specialise in Asian-inspired cuisine and have been awarded Michelin stars and were honoured with the Gault Millau award. Matthias Dieter at Restaurant First Floor has just been named Berlin Master Chef. His lovingly prepared creations of modern European cuisine have already earned him a Michelin star and 17 Gault Millau points. For connoisseurs, the First Floor wine cellar is a treasure trove.
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Christmas Markets – Weihnachtsmarkt – Marche de Noël – Mercatino di Natale – Mercados de Navidad
German Christmas Markets or Weihnachtsmarkt,have now become popular and are a welcome and familiar sight in many of the cities, towns and villages throughout Europe during the season of Advent.
Whether visiting a local Christmas Market or taking a Christmas Market Tour, the wonderful festive atmosphere will be sure to lift your spirits and bring the Christmas cheer a little closer.
Wrap up warm and wander along the rows of pretty wooden chalets taking in the rich, warming aromas associated with Christmas such as hot roast chestnuts, grilled bratwurst sausages, crepes or pancakes, hot doughnuts, gingerbreads and Gluhwein or Mulled wines or ciders. You can sample the marzipan figures, chocolate covered fruits or one of the many festive delicacies on offer from around the world. There are all kinds of Christmas gifts and decorations, especially traditional things such as tree decorations, wood carvings, crib figures, traditional toys, candles, hand-knitted jumpers, lambskin slippers and glassware, you will be able to find that special little something that will be a unique gift for someone to treasure. Children will be excited to meet with Santa Claus and maybe, just maybe!! there will be a little present for them too!
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We were little boys, playing at the grandmother's yard. I do not remember exactly how Farid noticed that father had arrived, when he run toward him, and suddenly there was this dreadful sound of a car. It was a chaos. After that, only the feeling of loneliness remained with me.
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It was 8:30 pm on December 18th, 2006. It was the one last night that I could see my father before losing him forever. He had suffered from kidney disease for the past 18 years. At the time, he was receiving dialysis three times a week. After each dialysis session, he would lose five kilogram of his weight within the first three hours. The 95% of the weight loss was back on the following day. That remaining 5 % was the weight of life that was being taken off my father. I could not tell how many 5% s, he had lost until that night, along with his physical strength.
At 9:30 pm. I looked at my father. He was sitting alone on the couch looking at us. He was looking at my sisters. I went over , and sat next to him. He looked at me, so did I. A long looking went on. He did not say anything, neither did I. we only stared at each other. Everything happened in a second. Just in a second everything changed.
These two deaths imposed solitude and difficulty upon us. After my father's death, my mom, my two sisters and I, experienced the feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness has never been heartwarming. All the simple things in our lives gradually became more difficult and the loneliness grew greater. In 2008, almost one year after my father's death, Iran, went under the economic sanctions due to the nuclear energy issue. Like all the Iranians, these economic sanctions also affected our small family, as if the history of my family with the contemporary history of my country had crossed paths, and met in the intersection of agony.
With each day passing and with the new sanctions, the economy of our small household was brought down to the lowest, and life had become harder due to Iran's economic inflation. In fact, these strategic and power-seeking games of the both sides statesmen, directly affected the society and the people of the country. Unfortunately, people had to pay a serious price for these games.
It was after my father's death, when, I realized the importance of photograph in life, and its perpetuating power in one's memories. Then I wondered why I had not been more serious in photography. Why did not I have a good photo of my father? These questions and their emptiness will remain unanswered for me, but now, I have realized the importance of taking photographs.


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Happy Eternity Discussions is the love child of Happy Indulgence and Books for a Delicate Eternity, where Chiara and I discuss and fangirl over movies and other things. Today, Chiara and I discuss Captain America 2: Winter Soldier, Captain America's cute American pride, and fangirl over James Buckey.
Jeann: So I saw Captain America for the first time the other day, and the following week we watched The Winter Soldier. Don't shoot me, but I fell asleep in the first movie. I liked how it set up Captain America's character though, and I kinda liked how he was a nerd to begin with hehe. I guess it was kind of slow paced as origin stories usually are and the old school war setting wasn't really of interest to me.
The Winter Soldier, however, was AMAZING! Possibly one of the most amazing Marvel Movies I've seen of all time! I LOVED the modern setting and Washington DC, my nerd self just couldn't cope lol. The action, the romance, the setting, actors sooo good! I LOVE THE AVENGERS. What did you think of it?
Chiara: Jeann. Jeann. I don't know if we can be friends any more.
How could you have fallen asleep in Captain America? HOW? THIS IS NOT HUMANLY POSSIBLE. But for the sake of this discussion, I will try to let it go *takes many deep breaths* *counts to ten*
Okay. Hells yeah baby Steve is pretty much the cutest thing in existence. At least you agreed with that >.>
The Winter Soldier is a fabulous movie. I pride myself on my love of superheroes. I watch all the shows and I see all the movies. Sometimes they're good, sometimes they're great. And sometimes that are just OHMYGOSH WHAT IS THIS PIECE OF MASTERY I SEE BEFORE MY EYES?
I can always tell if I really and truly love a movie when I'm sitting in the cinema and I forget where I am. I don't worry about what I have to do when I leave the cinema. I don't think about how I'm sitting or what I'm doing. I get completely drawn in by the movie and then when it finishes, it's kind of like waking up from a dream. The Winter Soldier definitely was one of those movies for me.
Jeann:*whimpers* I was tired and the lights were off. Because it's dark, I fall asleep in a lot of movies. Especially if it's at night o_o But you'll let me off because I said Winter Soldier was ONE OF THE BEST SUPERHERO MOVIES EVER right? 😉
I love superhero movies, they are my favourite. They just instil a sense of wonderment and jaw dropping action, and we all love what they stand for. Although, even now I see people leaving the cinema before the after credits scene and I shake my head going WHHHATT! How could you not know DC/Marvel movies almost always have a cut scene?
Anyway, that being said, I guess out of all the Avengers Captain America was the one I was least interested in, because his powers weren't that apparent, other than his American pride. But I'm really glad I actually saw both movies, because now I get it! He's an actual CAPTAIN in the US Army and a super soldier! And his shield is pretty cool too. I had no idea he was from the past!
Winter Soldier was SO fantastic. I felt like poor Captain America was pushed to the side in the Avengers (given the singular task of pushing one button) but here he really shines, and I enjoyed it! People trust him because he's got no affiliations to anyone else being from the past. I loved how the beginning balanced a bit of his past and how he's now integrated into SHIELD.
Chiara: There is no excuse! It's CHRIS EVANS AND SEBASTIAN STAN. Those faces prevent sleeping. I should know *shakes fist at constant fangirling* I may let you off because of this post + your comment about TWS being fabulous. MAYBE.
I love what they stand for, as well. They give me this warm fuzzy feeling and I love that the good guys always win ^.^ YES, YOU STOOPID PEOPLE. And when they wait for the first one, but not the one at the END of the credits *shakes head* You're not superhero movie pros AT ALL.
Aw, no. I love his American Pride. I think it's adorable, haha. And he's ridiculously good looking. I must say he was never one of my all time favourites (looking at YOU Batman and Iron Man), but I do so love him. And yes that shield is badass. I love it.
To be honest, I was not a fan of The Avengers. I thought it could have been so much better 🙁 I know I am practically the only person on Earth who thinks that, though, haha XD I thought the entire storyline of TWS was captivating. I was so immersed in it the whole time. And the feels. THE FEELS.
Jeann:I actually thought Avengers was overrated as well! I mean there was a lot of superhero action, definitely, but the Hulk definitely stole the show. YES THE FEELS WERE AMAZING. Especially where Steve visits his love interest in the first movie and she's in a hospital bed because she's now old, oh man. That scene was really powerful and touching to me.
Oh don't you worry, Sebastian Stan was definitely some great eye candy for me. He looked so badass as a Winter Soldier, but when the mask came off I was like his baby face is kind of ruining the effect lol! When he appeared in the middle of the road, man. I loved him as the villain and glad I did actually watch the first movie so I could know the significance of their friendship first.
Haha yes, the American pride is definitely adorable. I kind of love how it's over the top like Marvel does. Haha yes, Batman and Iron Man is everyone's favourite 😀 My favourite scene in CA2 was the elevator one where Steve goes "Before we get started, would anyone like to get off?" that was totally badass. Despite popular opinion, Captain America DOES kick ass! The action here was absolutely mind blowing. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I really enjoyed Black Widow in the movie as well, and finding out a bit more about Natalia Romanova and her intentions. There needs to be more female avengers but Scarlett Johanssen is awesome and super sexy ^_^ She pulled off the complex, "I'm an avenger but I'm toeing the line between good and evil" thing really well. There were some parts where you didn't know whether you could trust her, but then she ended up being a great comrade for Steve.
And I am so glad they didn't end up in a romance, cos that would have been weird! Captain America belongs with someone a bit more low key I think, based on his origins. The Revenge chick and him will be super cute <3 even though there really wasn't much development in this movie.
Read part 2 of the discussion here.
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text: Ted from Dublin Woof Woof Dog Trust, Some of you may know me as reggae but my human mum changed my name to Ted as she is more a rock chick & because she says I look like a Teddy Bear / Ewok lol Anyways just an update on how I have been getting on…..I'm so happy with my forever home & I love my humans so so much. We have lots of fun & cuddles together. We start the day by me waking my humans; I give them lots of kisses & a good clean however the male human Alan has this thing on his face that just won't clean off?! I think Maria said it's called a beard, whatever that is. Then I'm taken out for my morning loo break & afterwards we chill out together in bed for a bit before I get my breakfast drooool. Afterwards it's play time with my favourite toy, piggy followed by a nap. When I wake up I am so excited for my morning walk at the park as I love smelling & exploring; grass sweet sweet grass mmm sorry I was saying…. When we get home I have my lunch drooool & then later that day I get my evening walk which is my favourite as it's when I meet most of my friends Chewy (my best friend), Olly , Pepsi or Quaver (who was my neighbor in Dog Trust). I have made so many furry & human friends. When it's time for bed I love sleeping in my comfy bed with my very own teddy bear or my toy rat (the first toy my mum bought me). Some of my favourite things to do are: lie on my mum's/dad's lap playing with my toys, playing hide & go seek, playing the sniff sniff game (where I find hidden treats), a good chase & playing football against my humans. Since leaving dog trust I've learned how to sit, lie down, stand up & I think I am getting the hang of walking on a lead. It's great every time I do something right I get treats! My favorites are peanut butter, sweet potato treat, natural yogurt, boiled chicken, & more. All in all life is good Paw Paw for now. – Ted


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This afternoon while shitposting on twitter, it was brought to this reporter's attention that the safety of 8chan's servers (as well as ARN's very own TwoHands) was threatened by users "Michael Brandes" and "Deplorable Joe C" over a trivial discussion about Qanon. As you can see here, this mess was initiated by TwoHands asking Michael to delete a link to a thread on 8chan, which he later stated was "disinfo."
Here is the first threat to 8chan in the name of the "army of Trump followers", which could've been avoided, had he listened to Puggo's advice. (I will be discipline 2h for his disgusting grammar later.)
Sadly, this would not be the only threat to 8chan over the course of this shitstorm. Here, the Based#MAGASpecOps20204Liberty 0R squ4d prepares to fire their laz0rs at 8chan for "keeping (them) out of the loop." Imagine being this #MadOnline.
But, wait! That's not all!
Joe C, (the Plague to TwoHands' Zero Cool, as it were,) rage-blocked both 2H and I, then bragged about making a call to his "buddies at the FBI", mentioning that they still associate with him.
Whether you agree with an anonymous troll or the dopey, thin-skinned keyboard warriors they trigger, it really is bad form to threaten your adversary with a swarm of feds when your blood pressure medication fails to keep your temper under control, á la blue-haired cat ladies.
(It's great lulz for us, however… so do keep doing this to your hearts' content.)
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Elijatude – Making Monsters
Since 2013, I have been designing and making monsters. A few large enough to wear: not quite costumes, not puppets, but a strange and imaginative combination. I use faux furs, leathers, plastics, and sometimes electronics, all to give both a realistic and other worldly feel to my creations.
Hands-on activity at the Festival:
Participants will be able to interact with the finished monsters, as well as the working protoypes. Possibility of a "Design-Your-Own-Monster" station. Photos with monsters encouraged.
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The Green Carpet is a 'laboratory', where the artist and community are involved in co-creation, with the environment and sustainability in mind.
We aim to:
• cultivate new relationships between multi-disciplinary artists and the communities in
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involved, in shared decision-making;
• develop new partnerships;
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We are 5 organisations that commission and present outdoor work together, sharing expertise, and resources. This network acts as a platform for artistic creation to support emerging artforms and particular site specific/responsive artistic practice, to develop new work connecting art and the environment.
We are Activate Performing Arts, International Festival of Street Arts of Chassepierre, Le Citron Jaune - National Center of Street Arts and Public Space, Cirque Jules Verne - National Circus Pole and Street Arts d 'Amiens and the departmental area of Chamarande.
There is a Call Out For Proposals opportunity being offered (February 2019) : https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/opportunity/artists-and-companies-call-for-proposals-2020-for-the-green-carpet


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Problems applying tax treaties in Africa
The judgement of the Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal on 13 December 2016 highlights the harm resulting when tax is withheld at the source in contravention of the provisions of tax treaties. And yet, this is standard practice in Africa.
With more than thirty tax treaties in force in Africa, France is the country with the most extensive treaty network on the continent. This is more than either the United Kingdom or the United Arab Emirates, which have signed 24 and 20 treaties respectively in Africa.
While economic operators rely on treaties to determine the tax implications of their operations, they run into trouble when applying the treaties in practice.
In a judgement on 13 December 20161, the Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal held that taxes paid abroad in contravention of tax treaties should not be deductible in France. The fact that this judgement concerns tax treaties signed with Algeria, Cameroon and the Congo cannot be ignored.
The Court effectively considered that the tax treaties in question explicitly preclude the possibility of deducting tax paid in Algeria, Cameroon or the Congo from the computation of taxable income in France. No exception is made for cases when the taxpayer has been wrongly subjected to taxation in these States considering the applicable tax treaties.
This position, which we believe contradicts a judgement of the Conseil d'Etat on 20 November 20022 as well as runs counter to a correct interpretation of the scope of the tax treaties, provides an opportunity to revisit the problems of applying tax treaties in Africa.
Application problems often associated with withholding tax at source
These problems usually involve withholding tax on payments that residents of African countries make to non-residents for provision of services. These often involve payment for technical assistance or management fees.
In most cases, payments do not fall into the category of royalties for purposes of the relevant treaty, to the extent that they do not involve copyrights or entail any transfer of know-how. Thus, if the French service provider has no permanent establishment in the country in question, such payments should only be taxable in France.
However, this position is often not that of the tax authority in the African country concerned, which tends to apply a much broader interpretation of the term "royalties." The tax authority may consider that any service provided involves some sort of transfer of know-how or that the term "technical studies" sometimes mentioned in the treaty's definition of "royalties" necessarily covers all technical assistance services.
In Algeria, the tax authority regularly required a withholding tax, either at the 24% common law rate or the 12% treaty rate depending on the case, on remunerations for services paid to French companies simply on the grounds that the services had been provided in Algeria, even though the relevant treaty provided otherwise.
This practice was the subject of a meeting between the French tax authority and the Algerian tax authority, during which it was determined that that remuneration for services should only be taxable in Algeria when the service provider had a permanent establishment in the country. The practice is now limited, although difficulties still persist.
Another example is provided by Morocco, where the tax authority often applies a 10% withholding tax on payments for all services, as well as on headquarters costs paid by Moroccan branches of French companies, in contravention of the relevant treaty provisions.
Exchange control regulations existing in these countries present an additional difficulty, in that the regulations require that local tax rules be complied with before the transfer of funds abroad. In practice, banks that are requested to transfer funds abroad will often require proof of payment of withholding tax regardless of the circumstances. Companies are then forced to pay withholding tax, even though it is not legally required just to ensure payment of the sums in question. They may then seek reimbursement of the overpayment by instituting legal proceedings, but this requires follow-up and can take some time.
In Guinea, the first bilateral tax treaty, which entered into force in 2004, was signed with France. Simply ignored at first, is starting to be respected and applied by the tax authority. Notwithstanding, isolated cases continue to be determined as though the treaty did not exist.
It should be noted that failure to properly apply a treaty is not always the fault of the local tax authorities by themselves. For instance, the persons receiving services from providers outside the country have been known to withhold tax at source on the payments made, either due to ignorance of the treaty provisions or as a precaution to avoid making a mistake and becoming personally liable for the tax that they failed to withhold, as well as for quite significant penalties.
As such, a French SME's customer in Benin had deducted withholding tax from the payment for services it owed the French SME and remitted it to the Inland Revenue. Despite several attempts to demonstrate that the amounts withheld were not due under the applicable Benin-France treaty provisions and despite subsequent appeals to the Benin tax authority, the company to this day has not managed to obtain a refund of the contested amounts.
To reduce the frequency of such cases of wrongful withholding, it could be useful to ensure that the person who contracted for services understands in advance the applicable tax withholding rules under the treaty, for instance with a written statement from the tax authority or a lawyer.
There may be other problems that arise when the provisions of tax treaties are applied.
The 2013 finance law of Gabon introduced a limitation on the deduction of general headquarters costs, costs of studies or technical, financial or accounting assistance costs, etc. of 10% of taxable income when a foreign legal entity provides services to a Gabonese company by a foreign legal entity.
The tax treaty between Gabon and France, in effect as of 1995 u contains a non-discrimination clause. Taxpayers claimed that the limitation on the deductibility of sums paid to French companies contravened this provision. In effect, the limitation does not apply to sums paid to Gabonese companies. To our knowledge, the tax authority does not hold an official position on this point. There is a concern that Gabon, at the instigation of Côte d'Ivoire or Cameroon, will extend the application of this limitation to payments made to domestic companies in order to undermine the non-discrimination clause.
Nevertheless, the situation is improving...
And yet, such problems are becoming less frequent. Most countries have established a division in their tax administrations specializing in taxpayers that are large companies. These divisions are staffed by people who are more trained and experienced in the proper application of tax treaties.
Moreover, tax authorities have been abandoning challenges regarding withholding tax when the taxpayer claimed he has acted in accordance with a tax treaty's provisions.
Further, the use of tax treaties is increasing as a result of the growth of international business flows. African countries are led to extend their tax treaty network. There are now about thirty treaties signed by African countries since 2015.
Nevertheless, even when tax treaty provisions are applied correctly, companies are not always protected from unwelcome surprises. For instance, some States such as Mali and Senegal introduced provisions into domestic law that, although payments made to a foreign service provider may be exempt from income tax in the State involved, any VAT owed on such payments is not deductible by the debtor. In other words, while withholding tax is avoided under the applicable tax treaty, VAT at a rate of 18% is imposed on the beneficiary of the services in both of these countries.
Finally, some States such as Burkina Faso expressly prohibit "gross-up clauses" that involve paying tax on behalf of a third party. Thus, it is necessary to pay particular attention to tax clauses in service provision contracts, so that reconsideration of sometimes extremely high costs may be avoided. This attention is all the more important in the context of intra-group transactions, now that transfer pricing examinations are more frequent.
1 CAA Bordeaux - Cour Administrative d'Appel [Administrative Court of Appeal], 13 December 2016, No. 15BX01655.
2 CE (Conseil d'Etat), 20 November 2002, No. 230530, Etablissement Soulès.
Some problems of applying tax treaties in Africa – Article appeared in the Option Finance magazine on 10 April 2017


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Climate change is likely to threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of people in India. Models generally predict that rising temperatures,increased climate variability and extreme weather events could significantly impact food production in the coming decades impacting the growth of agricultural GDP. Several areas have been recognized as being predominantly risk prone to the impacts of climate change. Even the production from the marine ecosystem is likely to be affected due to warming of sea surface temperatures. Recent climatic events like cold wave, heat wave, drought, and floods have demonstrated the significant potential of weather factors to influence the production of food crops like rice, wheat and pluses, eventually leading the shortages and increased prices.
It is, therefore important that we enhance the resilience of Indian Agricultural Production System to climatic variability and climate chance. Resilience is the capability of the production system to resist the negative impacts of climate change and also the capacity to recover quickly after the damage. This scheme has been formulated to develop region specific improved technologies that would enhance the resilience of Indian agriculture to climate chance.
The proposal attempts to develop and popularize climate resilient technological agriculture which will address vulnerable areas of country. The outputs of the scheme will help the districts and regions prone to extreme weather conditions like droughts, floods, frost, heat waves, etc. to cope up with climate variability.


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Ricky Millar Rigby (43) was arrested on outstanding warrants at a Percy St address about 10.35pm on May 9 and charged with possession of utensils to smoke methamphetamine as a result of the incident, which was attended by armed police, including a dog squad, who swarmed the property.
An armed offenders squad from Dunedin was called in as a precaution.
In the Timaru District Court on Tuesday, Rigby did not enter a plea to the charge of possession of utensils to smoke methamphetamine, but pleaded not guilty to charges of refusing to permit a blood specimen; wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; unlawful possession of a firearm; injuring with intent to injure; threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine.
Police had earlier appealed to the public for information on Rigby's whereabouts while investigating an alleged stabbing in Christchurch on April 30. He was remanded in custody to June 30.
Oamaru man Tanera Malachi Otene (21) also appeared on Tuesday and was denied electronically monitored bail.
He appeared before Judge Joanna Maze on three charges of kidnapping, two of aggravated robbery and one each of assault with a weapon, theft, aggravated assault, careless use of a motor vehicle and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
His alleged offending took place in Oamaru, Timaru and Dunedin from August 2018 until his arrest when he handed himself in at the Oamaru police station on January 21.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges and elected a trial by jury.
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