text:
Nothing compares to the spicy-magical-garam-masala-ness of Chai Tea! Whether it's been a favourite since you first experienced it out of a huge cast iron cauldron in Arizona circa 1992 or indulge everytime you go to India.
In between trips abroad you can now get your Chai on all day long with The Hurraw Chai Spice Organic Lip Balm!
Infused with wild-crafted cinnamon and cardamom for extra spice; it's divine.
Hurraw Lip Balm is super smooth, not draggy, not sticky, not too glossy, never grainy, long lasting; plus, it had to hold up to being in a back jeans pocket all day without melting!
All natural lip balm made from premium raw, organic, wild-crafted and fair trade ingredients...complete with a bunch of natural flavour options.
Certified Kosher Parve and Vegan.
Use this organic lip balm as and when needed throughout the day.
***Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon) & ***Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) infused Prunus dulcis (sweet almond) oil; ***Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax; **Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, *Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, **Theobroma cacao (cocoa) butter, *Ricinus communis (castor) oil, *Olea europaea (olive) oil, organic flavors, Tocopherols (vitamin e) *cold pressed / organic **raw & organic ***wildcrafted
We regret we do not deliver to P.O. Boxes or hotels.
All deliveries require a signature. For UK residents you can add a note to leave in a safe place.
Please ensure there is someone available at the delivery address to sign for the package. Items may need to be collected from your local postal depot. Your tracking number can be located on your order or by clicking the link in your shipping confirmation email.
We recommend contacting us if you haven't received your package by the estimated delivery date below to allow us to assist you with tracking.
Please be aware, customs fees may be charged when arriving in your country. These are at the cost of the receiver.
United Kingdom Delivery - Free When Your Order is Over £10
United Kingdom Next Day and Weekend Delivery
Please note: We do not despatch next day deliveries over the weekend or on bank holidays.
Channel Islands (Jersey/Guernsey) - Free Delivery When Your Order is Over £10
Europe / USA / Canada - Free Delivery When Your Order is Over £40
Middle East - Free Delivery When Your Order is Over £40
New Zealand / Australia / Asia / Rest of The World (excluding Hong Kong & China) - Free Standard Delivery When Your Order is Over £40
Shipping to Brazil? The Brazilian Federal Government now requires all customers to pay a small processing charge before any international parcel can be released into Brazil. Customers should receive a notification via post or alternatively, direct payment can be made at www.corieos.com.br. It is the customer's responsibility to pay all fees.
Hong Kong*
Mainland China*
* Please note these delivery times are estimates only and not guaranteed. If you haven't received your package by the estimated delivery date please email us to allow us to assist you with tracking. Items may be opened and inspected by the customs agents in your country and are not deemed faulty if they opened to comply with import regulations. Any damage can be claimed via the governing body in your country.
Want the full Content experience?
£32.00 Delivered
£32.00 Delivered
£32.00 Delivered


text:
New in Thousand Oaks, CA1380
65168 11 11
|BDPelton private msg quote post Address this user
|Just ordered my Matterport camera. Looking forward to working with local Real Estate agents to create 3D virtual tours.
Would love to also do Film and Television sets. I have worked as a still photographer, web designer and am excited about my new ventures.
|Post 1 IP flag post
|DaveJohnson private msg quote post Address this user
|BDPelton, I wish you the best of luck. I am trying to justify the cost of the equipment and I am am concerned about the propriety nature of Matterport. If they go down, I believe my clients experience would be cut off. I may be wrong. If not, everyone needs to address this in the contract. Make sure that the third party responsibility is addressed in the contract. Please tell me if I am missing something. Best luck BDPelton!
|Post 2 IP flag post
|suncoastskyview private msg quote post Address this user
|You make a good point, Dave. Thanks.
|Post 3 IP flag post
|DaveJohnson private msg quote post Address this user
|Thanks Suncoastskyview! Can you imagine what it would be like for any Matterport vendor if the client's videos are not on-line? Wow. Hope I'm wrong about this.
|Post 4 IP flag post
|GlennTremain private msg quote post Address this user
|You will do great. As far as the what if you can say that about a lot of things. As a web developer what if the internet went down? YouTube? Facebook?
Instead focus on making hay while the sun shines and making sure you have a good terms and conditions subtly placed in your marketing.
|Post 5 IP flag post
|DaveJohnson private msg quote post Address this user
|Glenn, I know what you are saying. Trump would be proud of you but you are missing one point. The point is that the internet is the infrastructure with massive resources and support. It's a given that it is likely reliable but yes, it can be taken down. The proprietary third party platform is another notch lower. The premise of your statement is trivializing the fact that a third party company is less likely to survive compared to "The internet" It's just not apples to apples.
|Post 6 IP flag post
|GlennTremain private msg quote post Address this user
|This thread is to encourage and not throw out possibilities of how doom and gloom will happen. What if your successful money making facebook or youtube channel gets banned? Godaddy didnt have nameservers working last year and a million clients didnt have their site up for a day.I could go on but I'd rather wish her well because she will make a six figure income in the next 18 months if she does it right and I'll bet you $100 matterport wont go away.
|Post 7 IP flag post
|DaveJohnson private msg quote post Address this user
|Glenn, I love being positive. Don't get me wrong but when my children ask me about the truth, I don't BS them. The truth is that any 3rd party proprietary deals are risky. I hope your financial advisor does not just stick with the fluffy good news and advices you about the pros and cons of each financial decision. Would you agree that anyone offering Matterport services would be wise to address this in the contact? I have pondered offering this service to Wedding venues. After several years, IF Matterport moved on then all the work, I was paid to provide could literally disappear. If there was a way to download the full presentation, offering the Matterport user to still provide the full presentation from a different host, I would be and many others would be very excited. It's just like having a website through Wix vs having an website independent. It's a no brainer man. Having full control of the content is the best situation. I'm not saying Matterport is going down. There is going to be competition in the future though and $4500.00 + hosting is a number worth considering all the potential possibilities.
|Post 8 IP flag post
|GlennTremain private msg quote post Address this user
|my original post
"Instead focus on making hay while the sun shines and making sure you have a good terms and conditions subtly placed in your marketing."
You provide a service with matterport and if you have your terms and conditions right you are covered. I have a 12 page contract for my services and one of the conditions is that the internet goes down for good.
I just dont listen to people saying they are trying to help when its just their nature to want to show the negative. I tell people who bought the camera to go out there and get business. There is plenty of it if you have the positive personality, use this forum to get help and marketing ideas and don't worry about al gore pulling the plug on the internet.
Matterport owners will make money before Matterport goes away. Addtionally? Matterport owners are NOT selling matterport scans. They are selling premium property marketing and today that is Matterport, HD photos and aerial footage where legal. If you market that way then when Lucifer comes up and destroys matterport all that sell the premium property marketing approach still have their client base to market the next best thing to.
Thanks for the chat but I have to go to work.
If anyone needs help this forum is full of people willing to help you up to a great career. Good Luck to all.
|Post 9 IP flag post
|kenangiguere private msg quote post Address this user
|Your Matterport camera will probably be out of date and old technology before you have to worry about the company going away!
|Post 10 IP flag post
|DaveJohnson private msg quote post Address this user
|Glenn, glad to hear you have a solid contract!
|Post 11 IP flag post
This topic is archived. Start new topic?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Eggless Whole Wheat Chocolate is a healthy treat made goodness of whole wheat flour with dry fruits. This is easy and super moist, rich in chocolate flavor.
Whole Wheat Dry Fruits Chocolate Cake – Cooker Cake – No Egg, No Maida, No Butter
Ingredients :
Whole Wheat Flour – 1 & 1/2 cups
Brown Sugar – 1 cup
Cocoa powder – 1/4 cup
Hot water – 1/2 cup
Milk – 1/2 cup
Chopped dry fruits – 1 cup
Refined Oil – 6 tbsp
Baking powder – 2 tsp
Method :
- Dry ingredients – Sieve whole wheat flour, baking powder, cocoa powder. Then add chopped dry fruits and mix them well. Keep mixture aside.
- Wet ingredients – In a grinder mix brown sugar, oil, water, milk and grind them until smooth mixture.
- Mix both dry and wet mixtures together. Now cake batter is ready.
- Now pour prepared cake batter into a greased baking pan.
- Tab the cake pan on a countertop to release any large air bubbles.
- Put cake pan into the preheated pressure cooker and bake it for 1 hour.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Baking time may vary.
- If baking in Oven: Bake in the preheated oven at 180 deg Celsius or around 360 Fahrenheit for about 60 minutes. The baking time may vary. So keep checking the cake after 40 to 45 minutes.
Pressure Cooker Method:
Grease the baking tin with oil and dust it by sprinkling whole wheat flour over greased surface evenly. Pour the mixture into the greased baking tin.
Important Notes:
- Use the baking tin of 6 inches in diameter, so that it can easily get into the pressure cooker.
- Use a 5-liter pressure cooker. It should be big enough to hold the baking pan.
- Baking Tin should be made of Aluminium.
- If baking tin comes into direct contact with the base of the pressure cooker, it can burn ( overbake ) the cake. So use a pressure cooker container which has big holes in it or any aluminum small stand.
- No gasket and whistle are needed. Remove them before baking.
- Don't add water to the pressure cooker.
How to Bake In A Pressure Cooker?
- Heat the pressure cooker on high heat for 2 minutes. Use sea salt or sand as a layer inside a cooker. Put a steel stand on a layer of salt or sand.
- Now put the cake tin containing the cake batter ( Do not put water inside the pressure cooker).
- Close the pressure cooker lid and do not put the whistle on the lid. Remove the gasket (rubber ring) from the lid.
- Lower the flame after 2 minutes. Let it bake for 50 -60 minutes on low flame. After 60 minutes check the cake with a knife, if the mixture does not stick, it means the cake is done.
- If batter still sticks to knife then again bake for another 10 minutes. Do not open the lid immediately.
- Eggless Pressure Cooker Cake is ready.
Categories: Cooker Cake


text:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:19:16 — 72.8MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS
Jeremy, Dianna, Darrell and James covered Trump's reaction to Charlottesville, time travel, BTC speculation, a VT farmer spraying border patrol with cow poop, and a Canadian being perma-banned from the US because she did some drugs once.
Hashcat #PleaseDonate!: BTC: 1FEENS15G5pFAHMZfnLL2h3LQeax1r8iip BTC QR Code:
Artisanal editing on this episode hand-crafted on FeenBot by MWD.


text:
Infocredit is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This privacy policy explains how we use the information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy.
1. The information we collect and how we use it
When you register for any of our services we may need details including:
- Last Name
- First Name
- Company
- VAT Number
- Country
- Town
- Province
- Address
- P.O Box
- Telephone
- Mobile
- Fax
- Website
We gather this information to allow us to process your registrations and also any orders you make through our websites. The relevant information is then used by us to communicate with you on any matter relating to the conduct of your account and the provisions of our services in general. We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purposes of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and we may provide such aggregate information to third parties. These statistics will not include any information that can be used to identify any individual. We may also wish to provide you with information about special features of our website or any other service or products we think may be of interest to you. If you would rather not receive this information please send us an e-mail message to (firstname.lastname@example.com). We may automatically collect technical information when you connect to our site that is not personally identifiable. This includes for example the type of Internet Browser you are using, the type of computer operating system and the domain name of the website from which you are linked to our site.
Within the scope of the provision of our services to our clients, we will come across personal data of individuals who usually are the subject matter of the service we offer to our clients. Through this statement, we inform the said individuals that their data will be collected and processed for the purpose of executing our obligation to our clients. This data will be safely processed and stored and the subject individuals have the same rights like all other individuals of whom we process their data as per paragraph 7. Your reinforced rights.
2. Anti-money laundering information for prospective clients
In Cyprus and the other jurisdictions in which we operate, laws and regulations are designed to combat money laundering. Broadly, money laundering can arise if a person acquires, retains, transfers, uses or controls the proceeds of a crime or the benefit of a criminal activity. References to money laundering includes references to terrorism.
In order to fulfil our obligations we are obliged to verify the identity of new clients, and in certain circumstances existing clients. In addition, our internal requirements from time to time may require that we conduct background checks on new or existing clients. These may necessitate verification procedures of the identity and good standing of clients, one or more of their directors or employees or other representatives and others and the identity of clients' or potential clients' shareholders, beneficial owners, management, directors or officers and/or other relevant information, possibly including evidence of the source of funds, at the outset of, and possibly from time to time throughout, our relationship with clients, which we may request and/or may obtain from third party sources.
In some circumstances we may decline to, or may not be permitted to, proceed to act until such procedures have been completed. In other circumstances we may agree to commence acting whilst these procedures are carried out. We reserve the right to decline to act or, if appropriate, cease to act should these procedures not be completed to our satisfaction. We may also be required to make detailed enquiries of any unusual transactions such as the transfer of large amounts of cash.
Where we instruct counsel or other professionals on behalf of clients they may request us to provide them with copies of evidence of identity of clients or their representatives which we have obtained from you or from other sources. We will be entitled to send such copies to them if we so decide, unless the client specifically advises us not to do so.
3. Our use of cookies
When you view one of our websites, we may store information on your computer. This information will be in the form of a "Cookie" or similar file and can help us in many ways. For example, cookies allow us to tailor our website to better match your interest and preferences. With most Internet browsers, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about these functions.
4. Updating your details
If any of the information that you have provided us with changes for any reason or if you wish to cancel your registration, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
5. Your consent
With the submission of your information you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If we change our Privacy Policy we will post the changes on this page so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. Continued use of the service will signify that you agree to any such changes.
6. Events registration
To register as a delegate for an event you must complete a registration form. During registration you are required to give your contact information (such as name, address, phone number and email address). This information enables us to process and fulfil your enrolment online so that we can contact you about the events for which you have expressed interest. Optionally, you may provide demographic information (such as company name and position). If you do provide such information we are able to use it to provide a more personalized experience on our website.
7. Your Reinforced rights
Infocredit has taken appropriate measures to provide any information relating to your rights as well as the exercise of these rights. Under Chapter III of the GDPR you have the following rights:
- Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of your rights
You have the right to be provided with your data freely and in an intelligible and easily accessible form. Following your request, Infocredit shall provide information without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt of the request. That period may be extended by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. In that case the Infocredit will inform you for the reasons of the delay.
- Information to be provided where personal data are collected from the data subject
You have the right to know the contact details of the agent who collects your data, the contact details of the Data Protection Officer ('DPO') that was appointed by Infocredit, the purposes of the processing for which the personal data are intended, the legal basis for the processing, the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data and where applicable the fact that the controller intends to transfer personal data to a third country.
- Right of access
You have the right to request and receive a copy of your personal data undergoing processing. However, for any further copies requested, Infocredit may charge you a reasonable fee that is based on administrative costs.
- Right to rectification
You have the right to obtain from Infocredit without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you.
- Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
There is a right to ask for the erasure of your personal data and no longer processed where the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are controlled or otherwise processed.
Hence, in the cases where Infocredit retains and process personal data in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR, Infocredit may object to such a request and may keep the relevant personal data that are required in order for Infocredit to comply with its legal obligations.
- Right to restriction of processing
You have the right of restricting processing where the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, the processing is unlawful and there is pending verification as to whether the legitimate grounds of Infocredit override those of your rights.
Therefore, we ensure that Infocredit has in place a procedure where you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data. Nonetheless, for those personal data that are necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, the University may object to the restriction.
- Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to Infocredit, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and you have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided.
VIII. Right to object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. However, since Infocredit lawfully processes such data under Article 6(1)(c), the University will still have the right to process the data.
IX. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
You have the right not to be subject to a decision solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects.
You can exercise your reinforced rights by clicking here.
8. Data Protection
We process and store all personal data, in line with EU Data Protection Legislation. Personal data is utilised for registration purposes only and is not sold or forwarded to any third parties without your consent.
Data Protection Responsibilities
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy we act as "data controllers" when we determine the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be processed. Further more we act as "data processors" when we obtain, record or hold the information or data or carry out any operation or set of operations on the information or data.
Data Protection Officer contact details:
A. & E. C. Emilianides, C. Katsaros & Associates LLC
192 Ledras, 3rd Floor,
1011 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: + 357 22 676752
Fax: + 357 22 676754


text:
The New Church offers a number of annual camps and retreats designed to bring people together in an environment which stimulates spiritual growth and learning.
Camps range from those geared toward families, to teen groups, to elders. While many of them take place in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, others are scattered around the US, and some are located in Canada and the UK.
Each event places the Lord at its center, but the focus is different depending on which camp you attend. Some are doctrinal and others target areas like relationships, teen issues, or general life skills. All incorporate fun, relaxation, and social interaction as key components of the experience.
Please see below for a list of camps and retreats offered:
Camps in Bryn Athyn, PA
- Tools 4 Life is a career and life skills camp designed to help teenagers who have completed grades 10 and 11 develop the tools and confidence needed to make choices about their path after high school. The camp offers 7 days of activities and workshops under the mentorship of skilled counselors. Visit http://www.ancss.org/academics-summer or email email@example.com to learn more.
- Academy of the New Church Summer Camp is geared to students who have completed grades 8 or 9, helping to familiarize them with the Academy Secondary Schools. It also allows for New Church young people to socialize in a friendly and informal, but chaperoned environment. Visit www.ancss.org/academics-summer-anccamp to learn more.
- Glencairn Museum Mythology Camp 2019 invites children ages 9 and 10 to learn about the mysterious myths and fabulous fables of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Celts and Native Americans. Each day of camp will focus on a different ancient culture. The day will start with a worship service followed by crafts, cooking, activities and games related to the myths of the day. Yes, there will be archery! Camp programs will explore the exciting tales of ancient gods, goddesses and heroes to show how they illustrate the moral lessons present in the Lord's Word.
REGISTRATION AND COST: Register online at bit.ly/GlencairnMythology2019 or call Glencairn Museum at 267.502.2600. The cost per session is $125.00 per child.There are two session options to choose from:
- Session one: Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm daily
- Session two: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm daily
If you have any questions, contact Christine McDonald at firstname.lastname@example.com or 267-502-2995.
Camps around the US
- Laurel Family Camp is a summer church camp with activities, worship, and instruction based on the Lord's Word and the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. The focus of this camp is to draw people together and build a true sense of spiritual community. Several sessions (one week each) are held in Laurel Hill State Park, Pennsylvania, in July and August of each year. Visit www.laurelcamp.org for more information and registration forms.
- Jacob's Creek Family Retreat is a summer church retreat held in the mountains of Western Pennsylvania. Besides daily worship, the retreat includes instruction and activities revolving around the Lord's Word and the Heavenly Doctrine as revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg. The focus of this retreat is to assist participants in building a strong foundation of doctrinal understanding for spiritual growth. Visit jacobscreekfamilyretreat.org for more information. Or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/JacobsCreekFamilyRetreat
- Aspen Camp is a church camp for teenagers between ages 13 and 18, sponsored by The New Church of Boulder Valley. The camp takes place in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The campers participate in interactive workshops, worship and prayer, small group exercises, outdoor activities, and music and fun with friends. Contact The New Church of Boulder Valley for more information. 303-443-9220 firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Rocky Mountain Retreat is an annual church retreat weekend in Estes Park, Colorado. The retreat serves families, couples, singles, children and grandparents. The camp aims to provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere in which participants are able to make active progress on their spiritual path. The sense of community strengthens as people worship, learn, and play together. Contact The New Church of Boulder Valley for more information. 303-443-9220 firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Arizona Mountain Family Camp is a church camp open to all, located in the mountains of Southeastern Arizona. The four days feature activities, worship, and instruction based on teachings from Lord's Word and the Writings. A beautiful setting and comfortable lodgings make this an ideal summertime getaway with a deep spiritual focus. Please visit http://sunrisechapel.org/events/summer-camp/for more information.
- Boynton Beach Retreat is an inspirational, educational and social conference for adults who would enjoy spending four days exploring various areas of interest from a New Church viewpoint. The Retreat takes place in Florida each year in late January in an attractive facility where the speakers, both ministers and lay men and women, give classes on a doctrinal study or their area of expertise. For more information, contact: Director Bob Brickman at: email@example.com
- New Church of Boulder Valley Women's Retreat is an annual weekend away for women of all ages. Through fellowship, worship, workshops, small groups, activities and nurturing food, women are rejuvenated and renewed. For more information contact The New Church of Boulder Valley 303-443-9220.
Canada, the UK, and Europe
- Maple Leaf Academy is a teen church camp in Palgrave, Ontario in Canada. The campers are mentored towards spiritual growth in an environment filled with music, worship, prayer, and wholesome fun. There's plenty of social interaction ranging from small group exercises to communal activities. Visit their website at www.maplecamp.com or contact firstname.lastname@example.com to learn more.
- British Academy Summer School is a church camp for teens and young adults in Warwickshire, UK. The camp allows participants to interact with other spiritually-minded young people in a relaxed and fun environment. Days at BASS are characterized by worship, learning, sports, creative activities, and outings to places of interest. Please visit https://newchurch.org.uk/?page_id=373 to download application forms.
- Scandinavian Family Weekend is an annual event hosted by the Copenhagen, Jonkoping and Stockholm groups, typically in May. The weekend includes activities for all age groups, including stimulating instruction, debate and social activities. Activities will predominantly be held in a Nordic language, but all are welcome to attend. Contact:


text:
USS Oscar Austin Docks in Gdynia, Poland
The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) arrived in Gdynia, Poland, for a scheduled port visit, July 1.
The port visit in Gdynia is part of an ongoing effort by U.S. military forces to strengthen ties with NATO allies and regional partners, while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the Baltic region.
While in Gdynia, Oscar Austin will host several Polish government and military dignitaries for an on board reception as well as host ship tours.
"It's been two years since a U.S. ship has moored in Gdynia and I can tell you that the crew, including myself, is excited to be here today," said Cmdr. Brian Diebold, commanding officer of Oscar Austin. "Oscar Austin Sailors, as with all U.S. Sailors, love working with their Polish brothers-in-arms."
Oscar Austin, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is deployed in a multi-mission role to enhance regional maritime security and build interoperability with NATO and regional partners in the Baltic region.
U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
Press Release, July 02, 2014; Image: Sri Lanka Navy
2 thoughts on "USS Oscar Austin Docks in Gdynia, Poland"
Pingback: Frederick
Comments are closed.


text:
Welcome to our gallery showcasing short hairstyles for women with brunette hair.
Brunette, unsurprisingly is one of the most common hair colors. Short is a popular length, especially for women in their 40's and older… but that doesn't mean younger women don't opt for a shorter cut.
Below is our fabulous set of photos that highlight this specific hairstyle and cut.
Natalia Portman gives us major hair goals with this different yet stylish short hairstyle. With a subtle parting, all the hair from the front has been gelled back and pinned behind the ears. From the middle to the bottom, there are cute little ringlets that give the hair a bouncy look.
All those who love jet-straight and sleek hair will absolutely love this hairstyle. This is Mila Kunis looking amazing in this smooth and shiny bob that sports an equal, single length. It has a clean side parting, and the hair from one side has been swept all the way back while from the other side it has been set loose in front of the face.
Click here for Mila Kunis' Hairstyles over the years
If you don't like letting your short hair down and loose, perhaps tie it up like Kate Beckinsale here into a beautiful, messy bun-like hairdo. This hairstyle looks like a hybrid version of a chignon and a bun with curled and twisted hair. There is a single twirl of hair on one side that has been let loose in order to give the hair some dimension.
Emily Blunt looks spectacular in her amazing short, brunette hair. Although this hairstyle is super simple, it still manages to stand out. It is a classic bob that has been styled in a certain angle to give the hair an elevated look.
Gemma Arterton takes the classic short bob to a whole new level with her unique touch to a simple hairstyle. Her hair seems blow-dried, which gives the hair significant volume, texture, and a bouncy appearance. There are also different layers in the hair that gives it a ruffled look.
This is the gorgeous Alison Brie looking like a diva in this short hairstyle. It is a super short bob with slightly waved and curled hair that looks super bouncy and full of volume.
Here is another short and tied hairstyle by none other than Emily blunt. This is best for days when you don't feel like letting your hair down so you might as well just pin it in a cute bun at the back of your head and part it from the middle in the front to give it that regal look.
This is a super gorgeous and modish kind of a short hairstyle by none other than the iconic Natalie Portman. With a dropping poof in the front followed by soft, curly ringlets and the hair pinned back from the side, she looks nothing short of elegant and graceful.
Scarlett Johansson never fails to impress us with her incredibly amazing hairstyles, and here she does it again with this uber-short, pixie-looking hairstyle. Her hair has been pulled back from one side, and from the other side, there are layers of wavy hair almost covering the forehead. This has to be one of the most stylish and fashionably bold hairstyles.
Click here for Scarlett Johansson's Hairstyles over the years
If you have a knack for experimenting with hair, perhaps take a leaf out of Kristen Stewart's book. She absolutely rocks this super bold pixie-hairstyle that has a huge lock of hair swept to the side, and all the hair from other areas seem to have been tightly gelled back. This hairstyle certainly requires some guts and isn't for the weak!
Jenna Dewan blows fans away with this incredible hairstyle that is so simple yet looks amazing. It has a sleek middle parting followed by jet straight hair all over. The front two strands of hair appear to be slightly wavy that adds a little volume to the hair.
Emma Watson looks like a dream come true in her beautiful short hairstyle. All her hair has been pinned towards the back except from one side where knotted ringlets of small strands of hair have been let loose near the forehead.
Joey King looks the epitome of cute in this adorable short hairstyle of hers. This hairstyle has equal length short hair with baby bangs-like fringes in the front that look absolutely pretty. It also gives the face a very young, fresh and innocent look.
Lily Collins sets amazing hair goals and also shows us how to turn ordinary short hairstyle into an extraordinary one. Although it is one of those simple and classic short bobs, she has transformed it into an amazing look. It has a side parting followed by large, rounded curls at the bottom that make it look super voluminous and bouncy.
The famous 'How I Met Your Mother' star, Alyson Hannigan looks great in this short hairstyle. It's a bob hairstyle with very subtle and slight waves going on all over the hair.
This is a super chic and unique hairstyle that is similar to a pixie-cut, except that a thick, sleek lock of hair is falling on the face on one side and from the other side; the hair has been pinned behind the ear.
Bob haircuts have been trending since quite a while now so here is another angled bob hairstyle that appears to be a slightly longer from one side and a tad shorter from the other end. It is a clean, classic hairstyle that anyone can pull off!
If your hair game is all about being bold and feisty, this hairstyle is for you. It is a super short, pixie-like style with a side parting and layers of voluminous layer styled together on a single side. If you have sleek and chiseled facial features, you can pull this off effortlessly.
For anyone looking to give their hair a major transformation, this hairstyle is meant for you. It is yet another sleek-looking short pixie cut with all the hair thrown towards one side of the face. The front has ultra-straight layers of hair that fall on top of each other, giving the hair some dimension and elevation
This has to be one of the most stunning and absolutely chic bobs that go from short in the back to slightly longer in the front. It also appears to be a super voluminous style with short bangs in the front to give the hair a little texture.
If you are a fan of messy and tousled looking hair, this is the best option for you. This short, brunette hair looks fantastic with wavy layers of all over that not only add volume to the hair but also look super chic and stylish.
If you are a fan of messy and tousled looking hair, this is the best option for you. This short, brunette hair looks fantastic with wavy layers of all over that not only add volume to the hair but also look super chic and stylish.
This is one of those bold and daring short hairstyles that not everyone can pull off easily. It is an extremely short hairdo with beautiful waves like curls that appear to be super bouncy and voluminous. The hair has quite a texture to it that gives it an airy kind of an effect.
This hairstyle is for those who don't like putting in too much effort for their hair but also want to look stylish and chic. This is a super sleek, flat and straight bob with a neat side parting and equal length hair at the bottom. This style is simple yet looks really good.
Here is another bob hairstyle, yet so distinct and different from the rest. This is a kind of a messy short bob with tousled hair at the top followed by soft waves-like curls that look healthy and flowy.
This is an absolutely breathtaking short hairstyle with a lot of layers of short hair on top of each other that are super straight, sleek and glossy. The hair length is till the nape of the check which is what really that gives it the edgy kind of a look.
Pick your favorite short hairstyle from this gallery and get ready to have a few heads turn your way!
View this post on Instagram
Julie's old school shag, feat highlights by ol' @lizfoster.haircolour 🏕 (diffused w/ some #davines medium hold pliable paste put in wet) . . . #shag #70shair #80shair #texture #fringe #layers #haircut #hairenvy #boyhair #frenchgirlhair #modernshag #trad #balayage #ombre #sunkissed #sunkissedhair #modernsalon #teammedullaco #hairyoulovetolivein #naturalhair #naturaltexture
View this post on Instagram
BALAYAGE AND PAINTED: #haircut by MARK #balayagedandpainted by EDITA for MARK GARRISON SALON #balayage #paintedhair #hairpainting #highlights #lowlights #nyccolorist #nyccolor #wavyhair #naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #naturalista #naturalcurls #pincurls #curlingiron #beachwaves #blondehair #blondebalayage #bobhaircut #layeredbob #layers #layered #layeredhair #rooted @j9ferrari @authentichairarmy
View this post on Instagram
Our first session going lighter from her natural, already lookin so good #efoxxhair
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
I love how fun this new #texturedbob and #custombrunette with some #balyagehighlights is on @undecided_3089 ❤ @bellahrsln @tigiprofessionals @bedheadbytigi @behindthechair_com @modernsalon @american_salon @cosmoprofbeauty @canonusa #bellahrslnmakesmyhairrad #bellahairsalonjacksonvillenc #jacksonvillenchairsalons #jacksonvillenc #jacksonvillenchairstylist #camplejeune #usmc #tigi #tigiprofessionals #tigicopyrightcolor #tigipro #behindthechair #modernsalon #americansalon #cosmoprof #liscensedtocreate #hairinspo #shorthairdontcare #bob #pinteresthair #happy #livelyupyourself
This caramel vanilla cream is so beautiful and sweet!View this post on Instagram
•CARAMELIZED VANILLA CREME• one of my favorite dimensional looks ❤this took two sessions to get the warm and cool affect. Painted, razored and texturized✨ Painted this beauty's hair using @oligopro and toned with @wellahair. All of course with @olaplex ✨✨ . . . . . . . #btconeshot_hairpaint18 #btconeshot_ombre18 #behindthechair #modernsalon #americansalon #licensedtocreate #hairofinstagram #wellaeducation #sanantoniobalayage #texasbalayage #balayageombre #balayage #balayageartists #mastersofbalayage #hairpainters #paintedhaircertified #sanantoniohair #sanantoniosalon #sanantonioartist #sanantoniostylist #sanantoniophotography #sanantoniohairdresser #sanantonioart #sanantoniohairstylist #sanantoniofashion #sanantonioblogger #sanantoniohairsalon #sanantoniotattoos #sanantoniomua
Try this edgy brunette blonde color and enjoy a chic look.
The combination of ombre and balayage is a work of art for every brunettes.View this post on Instagram
TIFFANY🤘 #manechick #dontbeasidechick #maneivysalon #michelle_zellerhair @circumscisms
Why go short?
It's a good question, but as women get older, hair can get a bit thinner which doesn't look as good when long. Also, shorter hair is much more manageable. When it's long, styling time is much longer.
Short is not a precise term. It can be a bob or a shoulder-length layered cut. It can also be very short akin to a man's cut which can look striking as well.
That said, long hair offers a lot more styling options such as upstyle, ponytail, braids, etc. This can be fun and it's an easy way to completely change your look day-to-day.
What about being a brunette?
There's not much of a decision here. Brunette is one of the most common natural hairstyles. While many brunettes opt to dye hair blonde, most don't. In fact, some blondes dye it brunette.
In fact, for many women, I think brunette looks better; a natural brunette can look a little odd when opting to dye it blonde. It just doesn't fit well.
Adding Highlights
Another way to add some depth and texture to a brunette hair color is to add highlights. While going straight blonde can look a bit odd, a short brunette with highlights can offer a bit of interest without resulting in an odd look.
Shades of brown
Brunette or brown isn't just one shade. There are many shades. Sometimes it's referred to light, medium or dark brown. In other instances, there may be a more sophisticated name applied such as:
- Golden brown;
- Honey brown;
- Caramel;
- Cocoa;
- Sandy;
- Dark chocolate;
- Light ash;
- Sun-kissed;
- Dark;
- Light;
- Milk-chocolate;
- Red-brown;
- Cappucino;
- Chestnut;
- Dark ash;
- Chocolate cherry;
- Cola;
- Plumb; and
- Mahogany.
Source: Matrix.com
What should you do?
Check out our gallery above and find a look that you're looking for. The variety is enormous and we strive to provide a varied set of options so you can get a lot of ideas. Pay attention to face types as well because face types can certainly dictate what type of hair cut you should get.


text:
Over the past two decades, a growing number of educational researchers have studied the benefits of using information and communication technologies (ICT). Research on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, mostly foreign language learning, shows that the use of ICT is beneficial to the development of learners' competences. This paper presents the preliminary results of an ongoing research on this topic. Building on a brief review of the literature and the analysis of lesson plans of Portuguese language teachers, this study argues that ICT are mainly used to support traditional methodological approaches, contrasting with the learner-centred ones encouraged by recent research on the topic.
Full paper at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042813010537#


text:
Inspiration in Conversation
May 16, 2012
Hallo evrybody. rite now im talkin to u da way peepl text to each other.
Why would I do such a confounding thing? The theme of course.
Today I bring to you a text conversation I just had with a friend of mine. It will be filled with misspellings and crazy ideas. This is a short hand way to look at how I come up with every single idea for a story I've written. This very conversation will hold the idea to my very next story which I hope will be posted on her in the coming days.
The conversation is between me and a buddy of mine. Let's call him Fred. From time to time he and I will have a conversation like this. He's a talented writer that can't come up with ideas…I'm a less talented writer that's teeming with ideas. Unfortunately for me I let a lot of these ideas go by…but maybe the conversation we had can be entertaining for you to read.
Him: I need writing motivation
Me: Such as…
Me: Hold old are you?
Him: What? No.
Me: Just freaking tell me how old you are…
Him: 27
Me: A 27 year old man moves into a new apartment only to find the previous tenant never left. That tenant? A colony of tiny clowns that live in a bathrobe.
Him: Interesting…
Me: Okay…how about this?
Him: Let's hear it
Me: A touring musician must face a difficult decision on the road. Does he play the next gig with his cruddy band or join a talented musician at the bus stop?
Him: These are good
Me: A woman who was in a tragic accident wakes up in a hospital bed after 6 months in a coma. Her arms have been replaced with spatulas. And now she wants to cook..
Him: Pooh nice
Him: That's oooooh
Him: Just watched sun Tzu's art of war special on the history channel.
Me: Winnie the pooh give up (sic) his addiction to honey and replaces it with a hammering for heroin.
Me: A guy goes to record store. When he can't pick a new album he asks the clerk for a reccommendation she shares his taste. Her pick is awesome. He invites her to coffee and they start talking and they soon discover they are actually brother and sister.
Him: Okay: the real challenge would be to mash every one of those ideas into a short story
Me: A tribal leader goes on a solo hunt to please the gods and hopefully bring prosperity to his tribe. In his hunt for a bear he comes across somethign much more dangerous…a sabertooth tiger.
Me: I can do this all night…
Me: Do you want something in particular?
Him: Just keep going, I'm seriously going to try to mix them all into something coherent
Me: A former librarian with an empty soul tries to burn down the library…but the library fights back. The leader? An old copy of Fahrenheit 451.
Him: Have you ever read that btw? I have not.
Me: While backpacking across Europe an American meets a Swiss guy with an interesting history. He's not a person at all but a treefolk that has been given a human form to learn why the trees are dissapearing.
Me: I haave (sic)
Me: A little boy has his dream come true when his LEGO robot gets struck by lightening and begins to fight crime.
Me: A tailor running his shop gets the biggest order of his career. He must design a uniform for the worlds greatest super hero…The Dynamic.
Me: Actually…that last one is mine…don't touch it.
Him: Ok
Me: Have this one…
Me: The Poopsmith meets the woman of his dreams…Princess Urea.
Me: You're dreaming welcome by the way…this stuff is gold.
Me: Freaking*
I hope you've learned something about me from reading this. If you didn't here they are in conveniant list form for your benefit.
- I'm helpful, but not overly helpful.
- I happy with coming up with serious ideas as well and silly ones.
- I exude confidence after some very bad propositions.
- I routinely ignore comments that are off topic (see his comment about watching the art of war special on history channel.)
- I created the phrase "Hammering for heroin"…patent pending. I think I meant to say "Hankering for heroin."
- I quickly recant anything that I see as a benefit to myself.
- I ask strange questions to friends even thought I should already know the answer (age)
- I type way too much.
- The Poopsmith is a reference to one of the funniest things from my high school days Homestar Runner.
And there you go. An entertaining romp inside of my cell phone and the private conversations between me and people I love…
I hope you're happy with what you made me do here today.
And yes…I'm serious about the super hero tailor story…should be fun.
Thrifty Thursday
March 1, 2012
So, yesterday I ended up filming a very out of left field thing for a churchy…thingy…
Did any of my wonderful ideas of sock puppets and fine lady mustaches make their way onto film?
No… No they did not. But it wasn't for lack of trying. I pitched those ideas so hard it made me look like Billy Mays. I even tried to sell those sock puppets in 11 different ways. Still…nothing.
But I did come up with some really simple idea that involves breaking apples in half with your bare hands.
Will it be funny? I honestly have no idea. But it was a lot of fun acting like an idiot for the better part of 5 hours.
That's right. I said 5 hours. Let me give you a breakdown on what we did for this thing.
3:30 – Arrive at church and try to come up with an idea.
4:30 – Find a hidden costume room in a weird attic above the baptistery. (Sounds like it belongs in a horror movie)
4;45 – Another partner joins group.
5:15 – Kick around more ideas.
5:20 – Come up with very weak idea and pretend it's the greatest idea ever.
5:30 – Justify crazy idea with church related material.
5:32 – Pitch idea to head pastor. He accepts.
5:40 – Grab camera and find classroom.
6:00 – Go buy 6 apples…
5:44 – 8:28 – Plan/improvise/direct/write/act out in sketch.
8:32 – Remember that I am an adult.
For the first 2 hours it really was coming up with an idea. And this whole experience has really made me wonder how writers for talk shows and comedic T.V. shows pull this off all the time. Really. How do you just sit in a room and put funny on paper? That's a pretty demanding task. Let alone, you have to do it so much and in such a short period of time, it really is a feat.
Leader for the Day
August 30, 2011
Remember this?
When you were in kindergarten or 1st grade your teacher would award the "best student" of the day and they would become class leader?
Was my school the only one that did this?
So you would get caught doing something cool or nice during the week. Your teacher would walk up to you and say something to the effect of, "Wow, good job Douglas! You put the toys away very nicely." or "Douglas, that was very nice of you to let Sarah borrow your crayons during that lesson." Then you would get a gold star or something next to your name.
Then on Friday you became Class Leader. You get to walk in the front of the line when you go to P.E or lunch. It means you get to sit at the head of the table with the teacher. First dibs on certain toys during play time. You might even get to take a nap on the non-sticky nap pad. (That means it's the mat that Timmy didn't pee on yet. You know you remember that kid…)
If you were super lucky, the teacher would buy you a Slush Puppie at lunch too. Oh how your cherry syrup stained lips would glimmer at the other kids. They would be so jealous.
Yeah, this who thing. Leader for the day. That's what yesterday felt like on WordPress.
Apparantly I had my last post became "Freshly Pressed."
I mean, I think it's really cool and all that, but let's be honest, I only get to be leader for the day. It's not like I get the spot on the front page for a whole year. So, I'm just taking the moment to say this:
I currently have a goal of trying to put a marble in each country on the planet. Yes, I'm serious. I currently have marbles in Canada and the United States…Yes, I know that's not impressive but all things have to start somewhere.
But if you just send me an email with your address I will be happy to send you a marble. Then you can have it to keep and hold forever and ever.
If you would like more information please read one of my previous posts on the topic.
Now for those of you who have already known me for a while…
I bet you're wondering if my newfound fame is going to get to my tiny brain.
In short, yes. Yes it is. I've just decided it would be worth it because this could be my 15 minutes of fame.
As a matter of fact, half an hour after I found out about this whole thing, I hired an agent. He's pretty mean, but he gets the job done.
For example:
I already have a movie deal in place where I'm starring opposite Seth Rogen in a buddy cop movie.
I have even started working with Kanye West on a new album. It's pretty tight yo.
I've also updated my wardrobe to only being made by Armani. It's just how I roll now.
Like I mentioned earlier, I'm leader for the day now…I can do whatever I want.
I hope you're not still staring at my wonderfully red lips because I've been drinking a delicious Slush Puppie.
Making loud slurps in your direction,
I Know.
July 10, 2011
I know. I know.
Bad things happen.
I'm late with a story, (as usual).
I haven't posted in a few days, (as usual).
This is a, sort of, appology, (as usual).
But today is the day.
A short story will be posted by 9 p.m. tonight. (not as usual)
That's right. I even gave a time!
So that means it's official!
It will happen!
Now I must go back to typing more of said story into the computer.
Oh, said story will be called Moving Ahead.
It will be about moving – ahead.
If You Make Me Laugh You Win a Prize
June 8, 2011
Really, I'm having a contest to see who can make me giggle.
You in?
Allow me to tempt you further.
The winner of the contest will receive this plethora of incredible and significant objects:
And there's more. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
So allow me to explain myself and the rules for the contest. If you don't want to read the explanation, and want to get right on to the rules for free stuff, then skip the next few paragraphs.
I've noticed a very strange theme through all of my stories (all 3 of them). A lot of my characters seem to die. They usually die in some out of the ordinary manner or circumstance. I do this because I think it's funny, but there is the chance that I could just be mentally disturbed…
Since death is considered by many people to be a very serious topic, let's have some fun with it. All you have to do in this contest is tell me a funny story or situation where you are grieving the loss of something silly. You see, crying over your long lost granny is sad. But crying over your ice cube tray named Otis, that died in a tragic skiing accident, is funny. So let's aim for funny here. Let's try to make death a "not too serious" problem we can poke fun at.
In return I will give the winner a sympathy card and handwritten note expressing my condolences for your loss as well as the items listed in the picture above. Now here are the rules.
Rules for "In Sympathy" Contest
- To enter this contest you must post a comment on this particular post's comment thread. Your comment must describe a very silly and made up event that would cause you to grieve for a loss of something. Your odds for winning go up if they are in a story form but they don't have to be. Just be creative. (If you decide to post your story on your own blog, then provide a link to the blog in this comment thread).
- It must not be about anything real. It must be SILLY and MADE UP. Remember, we're going for light hearted fun, not painful reality.
- I will pick the winner one week from today. That means you must have your comment posted by 12 p.m. (eastern time) on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011. I will inform the winner via email so I may obtain their mailing address.
- You will then win (in no particular order): A card and handwritten note of sympathy for your (very funny and made up) loss. A paper clip. A rubber band. An old guitar pick I don't use anymore. And a marble of average size and of great importance. (More on the marble on a later date).
- No, I will not send you anything creepy or weird (other than the listed things above). No, you may not send me back anything creepy or weird. No, my hand is not included in the contest (even though it was in the photo).
- If the winner will not accept the prize, then it will be forwarded to the second place. If they refuse, then third place, etc. If nobody accepts the prize, then I will be happy to keep the marble for myself, and the rest will be destroyed.
- If you want to enter multiple times, (I'm not sure why you would), then feel free to do so. Just make sure each one is unique.
- Have fun.
Remember, the most creative/silly/made up event will win the contest. This means you can tell me a story or just describe something silly. Take your time with it. Treat it like a writing prompt if you wish. And try to make sure your story makes sense.


text:
With his new album, Ether set to drop very soon,
B.o.B Speaks on Why He Didn't Vote, Sevyn Streeter Breakup + Remy Ma & Nicki Minaj Battle
Photo by YSKSK Media Whew, what an interview! B.o.B joins
Say what you want, but you can't say that B.O.B.
Atlanta native wordsmith, musician and more, B.O.B. is back at
Atlanta's own, B.O.B. returns to the interwebs today. This time
The ATL's own, B.O.B. is back. Today the wordsmith is
The ATL is in the building today. This time around
B.O.B. has spent his time recently looking to unearth the
B.o.B has been pretty vocal about his point of view


text:
Once again, I find myself not having posted anything for ages. Of course, that doesn't mean Continue reading
Tag Archives: chicken
Chicken roasted with peas
I'll own up immediately. I got the idea for this from Nigella Lawson's new BBC TV series. However, Continue reading
Thai-style chicken with holy basil
I think that I've written about this sort of dish before, but it is such a favourite that I thought that I'd do a new post Continue reading
Poulet au Riesling
This was what we ate on New Year's Eve, and very nice it was too. Continue reading
Boned and stuffed chicken
Boning a chicken isn't actually that hard, so long as you have a sharp flexible knife and you have some instructions and take your time. The most important thing is to keep the skin as free from holes as possible. Continue reading
Pot-roasted chicken with cider
Pot-roasting is the ultimate lazy one-pot roasting method, and one that is great as the weather gets colder. Continue reading
Pollo alla Romana
Otherwise known as "Roman-style chicken". I can remember eating something called Pollo alla Romana many years ago when I was a student, but it was nothing much like this. Continue reading


text:
This oversized gray green succulent print will completely redefine your bathroom. The pattern is our original design, a Mexican snowball plant, Echeveria elegans, cactus companion or succulent for almost any climate, and this design will complete your southwestern bath decor, or botanical or spa bathroom. This shower curtain makes a bold statement while still accounting for taste and a subtle color palette.
All Metro Shower Curtains are made to order with original, exclusive designs, only available online. This shower curtain will be custom printed on silky smooth fabric, with tidy stitched edges and 12 stitched buttonholes for standard shower hook hanging. The material is an amazingly soft, lightweight woven polyester with a sheen. It dries quickly and hangs beautifully without wrinkling. Cleaning is easy, just toss it in your washing machine! Metro Shower Curtains are non-toxic, PVC-free and will last for years. Designed and manufactured in the USA.
- 100% soft, washable and quick-drying polyester fabric
- 71 x 74 inches / 180 x 188 cm
- Non-toxic, low mildew material that is PVC-Free vinyl-free and non-plastic
- Stitched sides with 12 button holes at the top for hanging
- Made in the USA


text:
Join us in celebrating our anniversary this December as we are turning 7th.
As an appreciation to thank you for supporting us all these years, we present this anniversary specials which you can now enjoy 35% savings from our Best Available Rates for stays from 1st to 22nd December 2017.
To reward you for bookings directly with us, you will also receive an additional daily credit of MYR70, making your total daily credits MYR 160 to be used for sumptuous meals at any of our restaurants or pampering treatments at The Danna Spa. Your luxurious Langkawi vacation in this beachfront resort also comes with daily breakfast with bubbly for 2 persons at Planter's and unlimited WiFi.
As a family-friendly hotel in Langkawi, even our smallest and youngest guests are very important to us. Whilst the adults are relaxing, let your children enjoy their time in the Kiddies Club, with a Playroom, a Games Room and a Movie Room. Babysitting services are available. In conjunction with the celebration, the supplementary charges for extra bed and daily breakfast for all children aged 7 are on us.
The Danna Langkawi was named the No. 1 Top Hotel as well as No. 1 Luxury Hotel in Malaysia by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice for 3 consecutive years since 2015 to 2017.
- Minimum 2 nights' stay is required.
- Booking period: Now till 20th December 2017
- Stay period: 1st to 22nd December 2017
- Welcome drinks upon arrival.
- 3 minutes neck and shoulder massage upon arrival.
- Rate inclusive of daily breakfast with bubbly for 2 persons and unlimited WiFi.
- Complimentary upgrade to the next room category available for the 7th booking of the day.
- Childen aged 7 enjoy complimentary extra bed and daily breakfast.
- Guests booking this promotion directly with us will receive an additional daily credit worth MYR70 each room, making the total daily credit MYR160 per room. These daily credits are to be utilized for Food & Beverage and Spa only. Credits can be accumulated but not exchangeable for cash.
- Promotion is subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Price quoted is subject to:
1. MYR5 nett per room per night of Langkawi Tourism Promotion Levy.
2. MYR10 nett per room per night of Tourism Tax for stays from 1 September 2017 (non-Malaysian/PR tourists only).
Check out The Danna Langkawi for more details about this offer and to book your accommodation now!


text:
We Need Your Facilities Feedback
As we continue to plan for improved school facilities to support excellent teaching and learning, please share with us what you think. Review our Facilities Goals for more information, and provide your feedback by email to email@example.com or call (626) 599-5037.
Tour Our Academy
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy is where science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics and community come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience for students and their families. Signature programs and progressive initiatives for students in Grades K-8 can only be found here. Sign up for a tour and learn why students from 86 cities throughout Southern California choose to attend Royal Oaks. Schedule your visit today at come2duarteusd.com.
Upcoming Events
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Parent University Workshop
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) Meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Community Education Council (CEC) Meeting
Staff Highlight - Mrs. Wells
Mrs. Cynthia Wells is a passionate and dedicated 1st grade teacher. Even when she was younger, she always loved working with children. And as the oldest child, she had a lot of practice taking care of her younger siblings. Mrs. Wells has a wide range of experience, teaching multiple grade-levels, and working with teachers as a literacy coach. She takes the most pleasure and pride in creating lessons that make learning engaging and fun for her 1st graders. The excitement in their faces brings her joy and motivation. Mrs. Wells' commitment to individually knowing and connecting with all her students is what makes her a magnificent teacher.
Aside from teaching, Mrs. Wells enjoys learning, especially about the brain. So much so that she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. to learn more about how the brain operates. When she is not teaching and learning, she loves spending time with her 2 daughters, and her 3 year-old granddaughter.
Campus Highlight - Staff Achievements
Congratulations to Ms. Ogden and Mrs. Leckrone for being the recipients of the Duarte Education Foundation grant for their project: What Life was Like for Early Settlers.
Congratulations to Tammy Fetchick for receiving the Foothill Credit Union teacher grant of $500 for classroom improvement.
Campus Highlight - Royal Oaks School Garden
In an effort to instill appreciation and respect for nature, the school garden was created in 2014. Students are given the opportunity to work in teams and given ownership of a portion of the bed. The teams devise a plan by researching what might grow best at a particular time of year and what they think their portion can sustain. Along the way students make decisions about their bed and face the challenges of gardening. Many students reflect back on their time in the garden and the opportunity to try different vegetables and herbs that they grew on their own. A culminating project each year is to have a meal from the largest spring harvest. Depending on harvest the meal includes vegetable soup, caprese salad and rosemary rolls.
It truly is a labor of love for the students each year.
Staff Highlight - Mrs. Marine Dagesyan-Lucha
Mrs. Dagesyan-Lucha has an undeniable passion for teaching and learning. Her drive to advocate for students has brought her to Duarte Unified School District, where she has been a classroom teacher for the past 19 years. Her passion quickly led her to take on multiple leadership roles, including ASB Advisor, Math department chair, DUEA representative and Bargaining Chairperson, School Leadership member, and School Site Council member.
Love for learning and helping others initially led Mrs. Dagesyan-Lucha to pursue a degree in Social Work. But once she began teaching, she fell in love with being a teacher, and ultimately obtained several more degrees: Special Education Credential, Single-Subject Mathematics Credential, Masters in Special Education, and an Administrative Services Credential.
Even after almost two decades, Mrs. Dagesyan-Lucha says, "I really enjoy being a teacher. I look forward to coming to work everyday." And DUSD has been the perfect district for her to connect with the community and students. She is an advocate for both students and staff. It is passionate and dedicated teachers like Mrs. Dagesyan-Lucha that make Royal Oaks STEAM Academy an awesome learning environment.
Mrs. Dagesyan-Lucha lives in Burbank, California with her husband, and three wonderful children: Daniel (age 7), and Sophia and Victoria (ages 5). She enjoys eating at new restaurants, traveling, and has a great appreciation for music and dance.
Royal Oaks Awarded the Silver Medal for PBIS Implementation
We are pleased to announce that the California PBIS Coalition has recognized Royal Oaks STEAM Academy for successful PBIS implementation at the SILVER level. Our school is a recipient within the California PBIS Coalition's System of Recognition, reflecting excellence in the measurement of fidelity as well as our efforts in implementing the core features of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. We sincerely appreciate the hard work done by our PBIS Team and entire learning community to achieve this level of recognition. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to implement PBIS with the fidelity needed to create the conditions to maximize the academic and social behavioral outcomes for ALL of our students. Congratulations Eagles and let's continue to SOAR to even higher levels this year!
Royal Oaks Recognized for High Achievement in Student Success by a National Campaign of Business and Education Leaders
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy has been named to the 2018 - 2019 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for their high achievement in student success. The program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Royal Oaks is among 1,834 public schools in California to be recognized and the staff, families and students at each of these schools should be very proud of this accomplishment. The 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll is developed by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that applies data science to help improve student outcomes and career readiness. ERP maintains the nation's largest database on student achievement and utilizes this data to identify higher-performing schools and districts. Schools that receive the ERP Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic achievement.
Royal Oaks National 21st Century Campus Modernization Model
The transition of our facilities from an elementary school campus to a K-8 academy is featured by Gen7 Schools as a national model of success. The construction of innovative, energy-efficient learning spaces, advancement of the arts, integration of cutting-edge technology and engaging instruction of 21st century skills are top priorities for DUSD, and our new Gen7 facilities deliver on every goal. A total of 22 new Gen7 permanent modular classrooms have been installed throughout the district allowing existing programs to be expanded and new ones to be launched. These new learning environments are equipped with flexible furniture for unmatched comfort and performance. We encourage community members to come visit and see the transformation and read the full article at www.gen7schools.com.


text:
Forget Fads – Just Eat Mediterranean
For the last 40 years or so we have been told that the best diet for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and stroke) is a low fat diet. This idea is so strongly ingrained in health thinking that even questioning it is met with derision and abuse.
Yet when it is questioned, the answer is surprising.
I have written an article for Australian news websites on this topic


text:
TXM Recruit are looking for an Operations Project Delivery Manager working on new trains for a global train manufacturer on an initial 6-month contract covering long term sick. Rates on offer are very competitive, working hours are 40 hours per week M-F. If you have the below skill set/experience, please send your cv and I will be I touch to discuss in more detail.
Operations Project Delivery Manager Responsibilities:
- Managing multiple workstreams and projects from an internal perspective looking at organisational readiness for the delivery of new trains to a variety of train operators.
- Manage workstream project plans, establish appropriate project governance and progress through high level reviews/steering groups and report regular weekly progress meetings.
- Identify potential slippage and corrective actions to then integrate in the workstream plans and overall corporate plan.
Operations Project Delivery Manager Experience:
- Ideally railway experience but would consider manufacturing, automotive or aerospace.
- Will have 5-10 years' experience and worked within a service environment, delivering projects against of "service first".
- Multimillion pound project experience.
- APM or Prince2 qualified with practical implementation experience.
- Energetic, engaging, personable, ability to bring people together in a matrix environment.
If you meet the above requirement and are interested in this Operations Project Delivery Manager role, please send through your cv and we'll be in touch.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.


text:
September 1, 2019
September 2019 Monthly Menu Plan
I always meal plan for the entire month using the bulk of ingredients we already have on-hand. I grocery shop every couple weeks to buy any fresh ingredients we need, along with restocking our produce. Shopping my pantry, freezers, and basement storage helps to keep our grocery budget low because I typically buy our staples when I see them at their lowest price point.
As recipes are published, they will be linked to in future menu plans. You can also find published recipes under Labels on the right side of this blog or by simply doing a Search.
Here is the menu plan for September 2019:
1. Salami Cream Cheese Bagels
2. Oven Cheeseburgers
3. Pizza Squash Casserole
4. Salisbury Steak & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie
5. Beef Tamales, Mexican Rice, Salad
6. Mango Salsa Chicken, Jalapeno Poppers
7. Quesadillas
8. Chicken Bites
9. Slow Cooker Spaghetti Pie
10. Slow Cooker Yoshinoya Bowls
11. Banana Waffles, Oven Scrambled Eggs, Bacon
12. Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
13. Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
14. Pretzel Dogs
15. Chicken Salad Sandwiches
16. Zucchini Pizza
17. Slow Cooker Poorboy Subs
18. Slow Cooker Amish Country Casserole
19. Tuna Patties
20. Creamy Italian Chicken, Egg Noodles
21. BLT Sandwiches
22. Nachos
23. Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
24. Slow Cooker Crustless Pizza Casserole
25. Spicy Rub Fish
26. Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
27. Slow Cooker Pizza Stuffed Shells
28. Noodle Soup, Sandwiches
29. Chicken Patty Parm, Spaghetti
30. Biscuits & Gravy, Oven Scrambled Eggs
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
NZX, ASX technology companies equally dismal for boardroom diversity
The annual High Tech Awards, held in Christchurch on Friday night, were something of a triumph of diversity.
Lawyer turned managing director and tech investor Sacha Judd tweeted that was something of a turnaround:
I complained for years about #htanz's lack of diversity & stopped going - so I want to cheer tonight where so far more women than men have taken the stage, where te reo is the default not the exception. Thx to @jenrutherfordnz & team for finally creating something to be proud of.— Sacha Judd (@szechuan) May 25, 2018
Clare Capital general manager Vicky Upton agreed, emailing clients "It was wonderful to see so many women on stage (both winning and presenting awards."
Ms Upton thought it would be timely for her company to analyse the makeup of boards for ASX and NZX-listed companies.
The news wasn't so flash.
There might be more women from the tech industry picking up awards, but the boardroom stats for technology companies on both sides of the Tasman are dismal, from a gender diversity point-of-view:
Source: Clare Capital, via ASX, NZX data
Clare Capital also found that of 206 listed technology companies over the two exchanges:
► None have a majority of women.
► Only three have an equal gender split.
Clare also found there are only nine women board members across 15 NZX tech companies.
Seven of those 15 companies' boards have no women and seven other boards have only one woman.
(NBR, in case you're wondering, has two men and two women on its board.)
A number of views on the boardroom diversity have been aired on NBR recently.
Some have argued for purely merit-based selection criteria.
Others have quoted research from McKinsey and others that companies with more diverse boards make larger profits on average, and that a diverse mix of directors tends to be a better reflection of a business's customer base out in the real world.
Click the links below to see more on those discussions, or leave a comment below to add your view.
RELATED VIDEO: Damien Grant says to focus on skills (May 19).


text:
Here is a collection of our CIMA Exam blog posts, providing answers to the most common questions from aspiring CIMA students.
(CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click here.)
What to consider before jumping in:
The When, Where and How:
If your question is not covered here, feel free to suggest a topic in the comment section below. Thank you!
I am the author of How to Pass The CPA Exam (published by Wiley) and the publisher of this and several accounting professional exam prep sites.
Session expired
Please log in again. The login page will open in a new tab. After logging in you can close it and return to this page.


text:
COcoa Supplement and
Multivitamin Outcomes Study
COSMOS Trial
Why Is COSMOS Important?
Study Participation
Ancillary Studies
For COSMOS Investigators
COSMOS Connection Newsletters
COSMOS in the Media
Study Staff
Click on the link below to access the current issue of COSMOS Connection, our study newsletter. Note: You will need Adobe Reader to read these newsletters, which are in PDF format.
Brigham and Women's Hospital | Division of Preventive Medicine | 900 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston, MA 02215 | 800-633-6913


text:
Three boys from Mansfield Juniors, have had recent spectacular success at one of the Badminton England Bronze level Tournaments.
The boys, Tom W, Cody H and Tom B travelled to Hatfield, to play on 25th June 2017, competing in both singles and doubles events.
All 3 boys came home with medals from the doubles events .
Tom W and Cody won Gold, beating their opponents in the final, with a fantastic display of team work and skill by 21 -4.
Tom B formed another great partnership with a strong player from Essex to take the Bronze medal in doubles too.
All in all a tremendous end to the boys last tournament for the season at Under 14 level . All three will be playing at Under 15 level from 1st July .
Well done lads wishing you continued success for next season.


text:
Aspen Painting is a professional painting company in an often unprofessional business.
We at Aspen Painting know that your home is your most important investment.
Who you select to work in and around your home is a very big decision, even though you might not think it is.
The painter you select for this project will be in and around your home, for days and maybe weeks. They may have access to the interior of your home and as a result, access to your personal belongings.
Most important of all, they will be in close contact with you, your family, friends, and neighbors. For all of these reasons, it makes sense to gather as much information as possible about any potential contractor you will use.
Many Homeowners Are Far Too Trusting in Who They Select for a Painter and Set Themselves Up for Disappointment or Worse Because They Do Not Thoroughly Research Painting Contractors
It is not enough to simply take a painters word that they will do a good job. I would like to encourage you to get proof that backs up their qualifications for working on your project – this is time well spent.
While no process is perfect, and painters can "fudge" on their qualifications, some process for selecting a contractor is better than no process at all.
Here are some helpful information and questions you should ask prospective contractors in order to protect yourself from the non-professional or unqualified contractor before you accept a proposal from any painting contractor, even those recommended by a friend or family member.
Did the contractor appear professional, knowledgeable, clean and neat?
This is an indication of how he will treat your property. Take a look at the vehicle he is driving. If it is a work truck, take notice of its condition and ask to look inside it to see if it is kept orderly. Once again, this is a reflection of how your property will be treated.
Do they conduct Background Checks of their workers?
As mentioned earlier, the painter you select for your project will be in and around your home, for days and maybe weeks. They may have access to the interior of your home and as a result, access to your personal belongings. Hiring a painting contractor who does background checks on their employees can give you some peace of mind that the workers in and around your home are honest and ethical.
Can they provide testimonials and good, up to date references?
Don't just take their word for it – read or listen to what their clients have to say about them. A professional contractor will be glad to provide you with names and phone numbers of recent customers.
Who will be doing the work?
Ask about the skill level of the workers that will be in your home and how long they have been with the company. If you receive a rather low painting estimate from a company, most times the reason why is because they have inexperienced workers on the job that usually don't stay with the same company very long.
Do they carry adequate insurance?
Ask for a current certificate on insurance. Look for liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage. Inadequate insurance coverage could mean that your homeowner's insurance would have to respond in the event of an accident or injury. If the accident exceeds the limits of your homeowner's policy, you could be personally liable.
Are they a member of their trade association and are they a licensed Home Improvement Contractor?
Aspen Painting is an active member of the PDCA (Painting & Decorating Contractors of America) and our HIC number is PA089091.
Do they provide a detailed proposal?
Be sure to get a written contract outlining in detail the labor and materials to be furnished. When comparing bids be sure they are based on the same materials, specifications and workmanship. Obviously, you want to compare the number of coats and grade of materials, but particularly you should look for details of surface preparation such as: sanding, caulking, filling nail holes, cleaning, priming, etc.
Do they guarantee and warranty their work?
Aspen Painting provides Our Double Guarantee to You with Our No Mess Left Behind Guarantee and Our Three Year Warranty


text:
It took me a very long time to read The Descent of Man, by Grayson Perry. I started it at the end of March and finished it at the beginning of June. That's a ridiculously long time for me. That doesn't mean it's a bad book. It's actually a very good book, but the combination of being non-fiction (which I don't read a lot of) and on my kindle made it something of a struggle. I'm glad I got the chance to read it though, thanks to Netgalley and the publishers.
Grayson Perry has been thinking about masculinity – what it is, how it operates, why little boys are thought to be made of slugs and snails – since he was a boy. Now, in this funny and necessary book, he turns round to look at men with a clear eye and ask, what sort of men would make the world a better place, for everyone?
What would happen if we rethought the old, macho, outdated version of manhood, and embraced a different idea of what makes a man? Apart from giving up the coronary-inducing stress of always being 'right' and the vast new wardrobe options, the real benefit might be that a newly fitted masculinity will allow men to have better relationships – and that's happiness, right?
Grayson Perry admits he's not immune from the stereotypes himself – as the psychoanalysts say, 'if you spot it, you've got it' – and his thoughts on everything from power to physical appearance, from emotions to a brand new Manifesto for Men, are shot through with honesty, tenderness and the belief that, for everyone to benefit, upgrading masculinity has to be something men decide to do themselves. They have nothing to lose but their hang-ups.
I found The Descent of Man to be a thoughtful exploration of masculinity and feminism, but thought it lost its way a little towards the end. Perry certainly has some interesting ideas, and I loved the artwork poking fun at some of the more obvious problems with the way masculinity is often seen as the only way to be a proper man, but he doesn't really take those ideas to their full conclusions. And while this is a criticism, I make it in the full knowledge that I would definitely not have been able to do any better!
The parts I really enjoyed were Perry's anecdotes, whether from his own upbringing, forcing him to look at his own prejudices and points of view, or from people he met while filming the TV programme on similar themes. He's an excellent writer, able to paint a vivid picture with a few words, and I definitely plan to read his other work.
This is quite a short review, mostly because it took me so long to read the book I've forgotten most of the thoughts I was having back at the beginning. I'd recommend it, with the disclaimer that it might not fully live up to your expectations.
ARC received from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


text:
100 slot 12 guage needle cylinder fits the Erlbacher Gearhart reduced ratio or the Speedster knitting Machines
We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer.
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!
Click the button below to add the 100 Slot 12 ga Cylinder to your wish list.
Copyright 2020 Erlbacher Gearhart Knitting Machine Company . All Rights Reserved.


text:
Caryn Franklin: I dared speak out about Terry Richardson
Condé Nast has banned Terry Richardson's work after a Sunday Times exposé last week. But when Caryn Franklin spoke up about the sleazy photographer four years ago, she was accused of overreacting
The photographer Terry Richardson's sleazy studio antics were hardly hidden away in the fashion set's closet. As he brazenly remarked about his provocative work in 2007: "It's not who you know, it's who you blow. I don't have a hole in my jeans for nothing."
A quick flick through his coffee-table book, Terryworld, gives anyone who is uninitiated with this charmer an idea about the man behind the camera. In one picture Richardson is apparently being given oral sex by a model. She is crammed into a bin with the word "slut" on her forehead. In a similar image she is squeezed into a suitcase. There is nothing subtle about these photographs.
The book's foreword reads: "Richardson took 1970s porn aesthetic and made it fashion


text:
Forget Europe, worry about Jihad in USA for Islamization!!
Reader comment on item: Europe's Stark Options
Submitted by Jaladhi (United States), Mar 1, 2007 at 14:47
Why are we are worried about Islamization of Europe. At this point it is a foregone conclusion.
We should worry about what is happening inside USA and take steps to correct it ,or years from now we will be talking about Islamization of America. Just look at the Minnesota cabbies who are standing firm to follow their sharia law not to carry alcohol carrying passengers. And we don't even have guts to fire these people for not following the US law against discrimination.
If Minnesota gives in to the demands of imposition of sharia law on us, we will soon see the taxi jihad or cabbie jihad in all of the American cities. If they want to follow sharia, they can go back to ...where they came from. But no, they will only be satisfied when they have converted this country to the Islamic ...one.
Today its jihad for stopping people carrying alcohol in the taxis, tomorrow they will demand some other Islamic custom to be followed by us. These things look like baby steps towards Islamization of USA, but they go long way towards achieving their eventual goal of taking over America. Do our politicians care enough to stop this madness before its too late???
Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous, off-topic, commercial, disparaging religions, or otherwise inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the "Guidelines for Reader Comments".
<< Previous Comment Next Comment >>
Reader comments (280) on this item
Comment on this item
Latest Articles
Most Viewed
All materials by Daniel Pipes on this site: © 1968-2020 Daniel Pipes. firstname.lastname@example.com and @DanielPipes
Support Daniel Pipes' work with a tax-deductible donation to the Middle East Forum.Daniel J. Pipes
(The MEF is a publicly supported, nonprofit organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Tax-ID 23-774-9796, approved Apr. 27, 1998.
For more information, view our IRS letter of determination.)


text:
Fusion magazine - be inspired!
Introducing 'Fusion', the new magazine for Chameleon Worldwide - the ultimate tailor-made holiday specialist. It's full of inspiring travel ideas and itineraries, so grab your copy now!View project
Glossy and Global
LeighFisher is a global management consulting firm. This glossy new folder and stylish inserts were designed to promote their impressive track record in aviation, surface transport, infrastructure and government services around the world.View project
Brand launch - on track!
European rail experts, Rail Europe, recently relaunched as Voyages-sncf.com. We were delighted to help them implement the new brand guidelines for the UK market, and ensure they're firmly 'on track' for success in 2014!View project


text:
U.S.-funded encyclopedia revels in Iran's greatness
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Christian concepts of heaven and hell originated in Iran. The Jewish holy Talmud is littered with Iranian words and ideas. And some Iranians cherish the Israeli city of Haifa as a sacred place.
These are among the fascinating nuggets in the Encyclopedia Iranica, a sprawling project that since 1973 has sought to distill 5,000 years of Iranian history, geography and life and has produced 45 blue-bound volumes proclaiming Iran's greatness.
"Today more than at any other time we need to keep our Iranian culture alive," Iranica's director Ehsan Yarshater told an audience of 350 Iranians at a fundraiser in Dubai last month. The glitzy dinner, concert and auction raised US$100,000 for a project that will take an estimated $20 million - and another decade or so - to finish.
The Iranian government bitterly opposes the encyclopedia, and the U.S. government backs it. More than half of the encyclopedia's budget comes from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities, which has funded it as a project of major cultural significance since 1979 - the same year Iranian students occupied the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
"Once completed it will be a magnificent gift to our children and the generations to come," said Yarshater, an Iran scholar at Columbia University in New York.
The encyclopedia is Yarshater's life work. Now a frail 86-year-old with Parkinson's disease, he started the encyclopedia 32 years ago, just after leaving Iran. The project threatens to outlast him. Another Columbia Iranologist, Ahmad Ashraf, will take over leadership of the project if Yarshater dies before completing it.
Only 13 volumes of the English-language encyclopedia have yet been published, up to the letter G. It's been so slow that managers have abandoned the one-letter-at-a-time approach and are soliciting all remaining articles at once.
Each volume costs $1 million to produce, said Mark Houshmand, who heads the Encyclopedia's Dubai support group. Dubai, with around 300,000 resident Iranians, has a large expatriate community supporting the project, as do Los Angeles, New York, Geneva, London, Toronto and Miami.
Individual volumes can be ordered from Iranica's website for $250-$350 each, or the first 12 for $3,450. When complete, it'll take more shelf space even than the 29-volume Encyclopedia Britannica.
Some 2,500 years ago, Persia's empire stretched from Libya to China and included Turkey and northern India. The Persian dominion revived again after the 11th century, spreading from Turkey to Bangladesh and dominating central Asia until the penetration of Western civilization into Asia in the mid-1800s.
Thus, encyclopedia entries cover Persian aspects of places far outside today's borders, including Central Asia, India, North Africa, Greece and Albania.
Most of the work is being done outside Iran too, because the Iranian government opposes the project. Scholars inside the country have faced harassment, the managers say. The project is headquartered at Columbia.
Most of the Iranian opposition stems from Yarshater's belonging to the Baha'i faith, Houshmand said.
"He's not welcome in Iran. They don't appreciate the work he's doing. They don't want him to get any credit," Houshmand said. "All this is because of his religion. It should be irrelevant. But unfortunately, with today's Iranian government, these things are very relevant."
Baha'is have been vigorously persecuted by current and past Iranian regimes. In 1868, several Baha'is were exiled to Palestine, - now Israel - where they built shrines in Haifa, which they now consider a holy city, the encyclopedia says.
Entries like that, documenting the Islamic Republic's connections to Israel and its pre-Islamic past, are deemed contrary to Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution by its current government.
Concepts such as the survival of a person's soul after death, the Day of Judgment, heaven and hell, and holy angels all derive from Iran's surviving Zoroastrian faith, a 3,000-year-old religion that predates Islam and Christianity, the encyclopedia says. Iran's hard-liners also frown on the Zoroastrian beliefs.
In the fundraiser audience were U.S. and Swiss diplomats and some of Iran's biggest pre-revolutionary pop stars, including singers Mahasti and Aref, both of whom flew from homes in Los Angeles. Iran's most famous pianist, Los Angeles-based Rohani, played his melancholy songs until the wee hours.
"I couldn't care less about what my regime's stance is toward the United States," said Sara Masinaei, 24, a Dubai resident who emigrated from Tehran with her family at the age of eight. "What's important to me is Iran's history, language and traditions. I want my kids and their kids to benefit from what we're supporting today."
Abbas Bolurfrushan said exiles worry about losing touch with Iran and its Farsi language. The books ought to tug them back into the fold until Iran's regime mellows enough to allow them to visit more often, he said.
But Bolurfrushan, who heads the Dubai-based Iranian Business Council, said he was chiefly concerned with practical issues such as UN sanctions, which hamper his own trade with Iran.
"I'm fed up with the glorious past," Bolurfrushan said. "What have we got today? The Iranians have to bring themselves out of the past and devote themselves to building up the present."


text:
Holistic Health Center
Call (309) 685-5777Directions
Get directions to thisWebsite
location on Google Maps.
location on Google Maps.
Open websiteShare
in new tab.
in new tab.
Share this business
on social media.
on social media.
At the Holistic Health Center, we care for individuals and families of all ages, at all stages of health and illness, including those with special needs, and people who feel there is no hope. There is always hope!


text:
Queen of Peace Nursing Home is a family owned elderly care nursing facility. Our high caliber, qualified staff strictly adheres to the Nursing Homes Ireland standards of care while providing our residents with a compassionate, professional environment.
Our mission is to provide the best CBD oil for pain and anxiety, as well as standard of quality care to our residents.
Our philosophy places the care of the resident as the most imperative outcome of the Nursing Home.
Our goal is to provide quality care and improved quality of life for all of our residents.
Please view our "Services" page for additional information about our activities, menu planner, facilities, and more.
Conveniently Located
- 2 minutes from Knock Shrine
- 20 minutes from Knock Airport
- 30 minutes from Castlebar
- 10 minutes from Claremorris
- 1 hour from Galway City
- Please view our "Location" page for additional information.
A Short History of Knock
Knock is a small town located in Western Ireland in County Mayo. Today it is recognized as an international place of pilgrimage and a prayer site for all denominations.
On 21 August 1879 the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist appeared on the south gable of Knock parish church. This sitting has been acknowledged world-wide. In 1979 Knock was visited by Pope John Paul II, to commemorate the centenary of the apparition. Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the Shrine in June of 1993.