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Interior Design Calgary
Get In Touch WIth Our Interior Design Team Today
Get In Touch WIth Our Interior Design Team Today
Interior design is always the first step when considering a renovation. Our team of interior designers will work with you every step of the way to create a home that will not only fit your lifestyle and budget, but also create a space that reflects your personality and image.
Whether you need assistance with interior design selections for a new-build home, considering a budget friendly renovation, or have decided to pursue a large-scale remodel, Reborn's designers will work with you every step of the way to make your design dreams a reality. We specialize in renovating and can provide you with 3D renderings of your new space, ensuring our design is on par with your vision.
Reborn has a private design center that offers a wide assortment of styles and finishes which will compliment any home or commercial design plan. Our clients can visit our design center to see and feel the quality of our craftmanship and finishing selections. Our honest and personalized approach has made our design center one of the top choices for Calgary designers. We always go the extra mile for our customers.
Appointments are available at your convenience with professional, knowledgeable and experienced interior designers. Please note our design center is by appointment only, contact us to book your appointment today.
Starting with a consultation, we will determine your wants and needs list for your dream home. We can give you design direction for your space, and make sure that your ideas follow proper building code. Should you already have existing or builder's blueprints of your home, we will request a copy to make a detailed home footprint. If you do not have original developer's blueprints, don't worry! Our experienced interior design team will come to your residence to take the required measurements of your space to complete this step.
After completing an on-site consultation, we will construct and initial overhead layout and meet with you to go through any necessary revisions and changes. Upon design completion we provide you with two properly scaled copies of detailed blueprint plans that will include the following:
– Proposed room layout including designation use of each room, detailed size of each room.
– The total area to be developed and details of structural changes, if proposed.
– Door and Window locations including sizes and opening function. We will insure the proper safety of window and door egress.
– Locations of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and bathroom fan locations.
– Drawings are required to be printed on 11 x 17 Ledger (ANSI B size) paper. Should you not have the ability to print in 11 x 17 format, copies can be hand delivered to you.
Reborn's designers can create 3-D Models, scaled CAD floor plans and wall elevation drawings. This allows our clients to see the project the designer envisioned before construction commences. Much like taking a photograph, a snapshot can be chosen from any viewpoint. We can implement time of day lighting, colors and textures to enhance our renders to make them as realistic as possible. If you have a hard time imagining what your space will look like from a flat 2-D blueprint – 3-D Rendering is for you!
Kitchen design and remodels are the most rewarding renovation in the industry and will always increase the value of your home. Your kitchen is not only the heart of your home; it is often the most visible to guests and is also the most utilized area. A kitchen renovation can be anything from a budget friendly face-lift to a completely new custom kitchen design.
Kitchen cabinetry is the most prominent feature in any kitchen; it takes up most of the wall space and is essential for kitchen storage. A functional kitchen with adequate storage will feel and show better than one that does not. The overall look and feel of your kitchen will greatly influenced by the style and type of cabinetry that choose – our designers are here to help you reach your kitchen design goals.
Whether you need assistance with kitchen design selections such as cabinet finishes, selecting cabinet door styles, stone counter-tops, appliances or back-splash designs, our designers will work with you every step of the way to make your kitchen design dreams a reality. We can define a new space for you by designing a new custom layout, fully equipped with the latest bells and whistles to give you the kitchen design of your dreams.
The most crucial and important part of basement design is space. Everyone who develops a basement is doing so for ADDED SPACE. That space may be a man cave, guest / in-law suite, extra living or entertaining area, you name it – we can design it!
Trust in our experience as we guide you through what will work best for design layout. We know the guidelines and requirements for basement design and permitting. We can assist in you from consultation to permitting all the way through to construction.
Our design team recommends that our clients avoid purchasing furniture or large statement pieces without a space planning booklet. Our team can provide you with basement development layout that outlines the size and dimensions of each space. This is the best tool our clients can carry with them as they make their furniture selections, it always saves them time from returns and money in the long run.
Second to the Kitchen, a master en-suite sell homes. Today the average person has less time to spend on themselves, both men and women are gravitating to spa like retreat bathrooms. Pick your poison; a big glass of wine and book in an oversize soaker tub OR PERHAPS a generous steam shower with overhead rain and body jets to relax those tense muscles? You name it – We design it!
Curb Appeal, the first thing your guests and potential buyers see and judge. Whether home's exterior design needs a major overhaul or perhaps something small such as a new exterior paint color. Our exterior renovation team can help transform your home's exterior and greatly enhance your curb appeal.
Principal Interior Designer
As Reborn's principal designer I am dedicated to overall satisfaction of my clients.
My love for design started at around age 6, during which time my father was a project manager and I used to cut out rooms from his blueprints – then glue them to cardstock in the way I wanted them to be configured.
I attended Mount Royal Collage and graduated with honors from SAIT Polytechnic. Out of school, I worked for a firm and found myself upset with the pushy process – I wanted to help people create a space that was not only stylish, but also functional for their lifestyle. I am not a conventional designer, when you meet me you will find I am practical and genuinely care about the outcome of your project.
I think your space should be unique and reflect your personality, not just my own. It should be comfortable, and useful to your daily life. Working alongside my clients and getting to know their needs for their specific lifestyles allows me to constantly evolve as a designer. My favorite aspect of design is renovating. I LIVE for the transformations – I love the joy on my client's faces – it's my own personal Christmas!
You will find I am loud, honest and full of laughter; I do everything on full throttle and honestly don't know where the energy comes from. When not completely engulfed in my love for design, I love to spend time with my family. I have a travel itch that is never satisfied, a son who is the light of my life, a husband who's my soulmate and a Bernese Mountain Dog that loves to snuggle.
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Ascension Bay Oasis:
One pleasure of spending time in a tropical environment is the amount of wildlife you see, which includes turtles, manatees, sharks, eagle rays and even crocs. Motoring back to the lodge on our second afternoon, we chanced upon a pod of playful dolphins. By tapping the side of the skiff these inquisitive creatures came to see what all the fuss was. Flipper was there too, treating us to a display of twists and turns. A fitting end to a day stalking bonefish.
~Up close~
~This friendly chap remained at the front of our skiff~

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OpenVPN on (Rooted) SGS2
Since mid-last year, I started using a VPN service. Good for me, my VPN provider has both L2TP and OpenVPN services. L2TP is very easy to configure on Android phones (newer ones). But I find it unstable (may be my provider's problem). So, I prefer OpenVPN as its stable.
I can only switch between L2TP and OpenVPN a limited number of time in a month. My provider do provide a good guide for getting OpenVPN up and running on a rooted android phone. But as we know "NO TWO DROIDS ARE SAME", I had to improvise to get it all up. I did manage to get VPN up in a sec but requests were not getting routed via VPN.
After all the reading around at regular places, I got this thing working. Here's how I did it. You would require:
- tun.ko module for your kernel (Optional as SGS2 should have it build in, I am using DXKL3 firmware. Else try tun.ko installer app), if you can not find one and don't feel like compiling one, STOP HERE else read on.
- Rooted Phone (procedure for SGS2 here)
- BusyBox (SGS2 w/ CF-Root don't have to do anything, its all burnt in, else use BusyBox Installer)
- VPN Account with OpenVPN service (I guess you have one already else just google it)
- Application: OpenVPN Installer
- Application: OpenVPN Settings
- A PC/Mac with Android SDK (adb tool) and Kies OR Terminal Emulator OR SSHDroid application in the phone
- 30 minutes of time to make all this work.
Once you have rooted your phone, install applications mentioned above as per your preference . Start "OpenVPN Installer" application and click "Install". Choose "/system/xbin" location for "openvpn". For "ifconfig/route" choose "/system/xbin/bb" for ifconfig/route.
Now, this is the most tricky part. ifconfig and route commands did not get configured correctly. Then I stumbled on this thread where people were facing exact same issue. Its a huge thread, so just read post #30 and #34 or better, run following commands (in bold) on PC/Mac:
- Remount /system are R/W
adb remount
- Create a symlink of /system/xbin at /system/xbin/bb
adb ls -s /system/xbin /system/xbin/bb
- Link toolbox (busybox) as ifconfig and route under /system/xbin/bb
adb shell ln -s /system/bin/toolbox /system/xbin/bb
- (Optional) Reboot your phone to just make /system R/O
adb reboot
Puh! congrats you are through with toughest part. Put your OpenVPN configuration files (keys and ovpn file) in /sdcard/openvpn folder. Start OpenVPN Settings, and you should see your configuration listed just under "OpenVPN" option.
Optional: Long press on your configuration name and choose "Preferences". Put Google DNS Server "220.127.116.11" in VPN DNS Server field and check "Use VPN DNS Server".
All set! Just click on "OpenVPN" on main screen and then click on your configuration name (might have to click twice). You will see the progress in the status bar and final message is "Connection successful". If you pull the notification bar down, you should see upload and download speeds.
Just go to any site (ip2location) which tells your ip/location (I go to my VPN provider's page) and check if all works.
Okay I have just enough time to catch next episode of CSI:Miami on CBS. Bye.
Note: For other Android (2.1+) phones checkout vpnblog


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We sat down with start-up lawyer Steve Kaplan to get the low-down on how to choose a lawyer and what to expect from the attorney-client relationship:
First and foremost, look for "fit" (i.e., someone you trust, get along with, enjoy working with, feel has an interest in you and what you're working on, and can relate to you). Referrals are often the best place to start.
Just as important, you want someone that is competent, responsive, and experienced with the types of legal issues with which you will need help. The considerations that go into incorporating a restaurant, say, can be very different from the considerations for incorporating a software company.
You also want the right seniority level for any given task. You don't want a senior partner preparing documents for an incorporation, nor do you want a third-year lawyer negotiating with a seasoned venture capitalist for you.
Finally, you need to consider the importance of the specific matter to your business. You should be willing to spend a little more for your lawyer in a "bet the company" situation.
At the most basic level, start-ups need lawyers to help them deal with three groups:
The most likely times for start-ups to get lawyers involved include:
The lawyers most start-ups will deal with are likely in the $350-$800 an hour range, but this varies from firm to firm, obviously. Most big firms bill in increments of six minutes (i.e., 0.1 of an hour), but some charge in 0.25 hour increments. The range for hourly rates is huge. A junior lawyer at a small firm in a smaller city may charge $150 an hour, while senior partners in big firms in major cities have been known to charge over $1,000 an hour.
While the hourly rate is certainly a crucial part of the costs, you'll also want to consider the mix of lawyers that will doing your work. Within a firm, the hourly rate for a senior lawyer can be three times more than the rate of a first-year lawyer (but for more complicated tasks, the senior lawyer may be able to do it in a third of the time). There isn't one right answer as to the mix of senior and junior lawyers, but it is something to consider.
If you work with a lawyer, you can probably expect to pay between $2,000 and $5,000, though some firms will give discounts that get the cost below that. This can vary depending on complexity: how many founders, what "bells and whistles" will be included, whether you are doing an LLC or a corporation, and how you handle certain items, such as stock option plans, and so on.
The real value of a lawyer at the incorporation stage isn't really in preparing the actual documents, but in helping you figure out what you need (LLC vs. corporation, what sort of vesting schedule makes sense, and so on). LegalZoom can be good if you know exactly what you need, but it can't advise you on what is appropriate for your specific situation.
Priorities that need to be addressed early on include:
First, a lawyer who doesn't seem to speak the language of your business. If someone doesn't understand the world in which you are operating, it's harder for him to adequately represent you.
Next, a lawyer who seems to be learning how to do something on your dime. If you feel like your lawyer is doing something completely new to him, it's unlikely he will be able to do it well or cost-effectively.
And finally, a lawyer who surprises you with extra cost. All clients want cost-effective solutions, so it's important to have an understanding of what something will cost and keep surprises to a minimum.
Steve Kaplan, attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, practices in the areas of venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial transactions. He focuses on a wide range of industry sectors including, software, web-based companies, life sciences, information technology, and government contractors.
This article was originally published on The Daily Muse. For more on securing your start-up, check out:
Rebecca Thorman's goal is to help you find meaningful work, enjoy the heck out of it, and earn more money. Her blog Kontrary offers career, business, and life advice that works. She writes from Washington, D.C.


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Questions about the redo logs from the Oracle 9i concepts manual
The concepts manual says that sometimes redo log entries are written before a transaction is committed. These entries become permanent only if the transaction is later committed. Why?
In the Oracle 9i concepts manual, it says,
"Sometimes, if more buffer space is needed, LGWR writes redo log entries before a transaction is committed. These entries become permanent only if the transaction is later committed."
Why does Oracle even have to write uncommitted transactions in redo logs? Can I assume it is for a huge transaction which, say, updates/inserts something like a 50,000 rows? In this case Oracle cannot have all the entries in the memory and so it writes into the redo log files along with the data files. Am I right in making this assumption? How do those entries become 'not permanent' if the transaction is not committed? Rollback?
Regarding group commits, the manual also says,
"In times of high activity, LGWR can write to the online redo log file using group commits. If requests to commit continue at a high rate, then every write (by LGWR) from the redo log buffer can contain multiple commit records."
Don't we lose the distinction between different SCNs when we do group commits? How do we perform a recovery to a particular SCN with group commit or do we have forego that luxury?
You are correct in your assumption. The Log Buffer space (determined by the LOG_BUFFER parameter) in your instance's SGA is a finite size. Typically, this SGA memory component is not large compared to other memory structures in the SGA. If a transaction is sufficiently large, then there is no way the Log Buffer can accomodate all of the redo information. When this happens, data must be written to the online redo logs before the transaction is committed. If LGWR was not allowed to write to the online redo logs until a transaction is committed, then your transactions would have a finite size to them (in terms of redo bytes).
Your assumption focuses on the effects of one large transaction on the Log Buffer and LGWR. Now focus on many transactions. What if many, small transactions fill the Log Buffer? LGWR has no choice but to write the transactions, even though they are uncommitted, to the online redo log files.
The statement from the Oracle documentation is somewhat misleading. When I read that statement, I get the sense that transactions that are rolled back are not written to the online redo logs. This is not true. All transactions, committed or rolled back, are written to the online redo logs. At the end of each transaction is a marker to indicate if the transaction was committed or rolled back. So to make a transaction "not permanent", a rollback marker is written to the online redo logs.
When LGWR gets the signal to write to the online redo logs, it will typically write many transactions at once. Each transaction has its own SCN. While group commits may occur at what seems like the same time, they are not the same time. The SCN of each individual transaction denotes the relative time the individual transaction committed.
Your final question on restoring to a particular SCN is not a valid thought because each individual transaction has their own SCN, regardless of whether or not it participated in a group commit or not.
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Alright you gurus, I have a couple of questions before I buy:
I have 2 brand new 3C 5000 batteries that I dont' want to go to waste. Will this work with the UDR? I read several threads and no seems to mention using these batteries.
My other question, is there anything that I need to do to the model first off. Otherwise, I'd just like to run it straight out of the box.
That's not enough battery info to go on...
Battery MFG?
item #?
Yes, those should work with your UDR. You can find them under the listing of compatible batteries here:
I like free stuff!
Thanks everyone! I can't wait to get the UDR! I'm actually going to be downsizing my RC set up so I'll be posting about that soon.


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Church School is back!
CHURCH SCHOOL for children from pre-k through 8th grade begins on Sunday, September 16th at 10 a.m.! We're looking forward to seeing everyone after a long summer break, so please join us on the 16th in Phelps hall or ANY Sunday for a Bible story and some fun activities.
Church school starts in the church hall at 10 AM with a prayer circle. After that, the week's bible story is read, and fun age appropriate activities are included. The children join their families in church in time for Communion. It's a great way for a family to spend a Sunday morning!
If you would like to help or have questions, please contact Father Ron (860) 228-3244 or Barb Parkyn (860) 228-3860, or email the church at firstname.lastname@example.com
See you on the 16th!


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Do you believe it's impossible to get a classy, upscale look in your home décor unless you use the real thing – real marble, real travertine, real wood? Think again! Not only does porcelain tile have many advantages including easier maintenance, lower cost, and superlative durability, but the technology behind today's porcelain tile also makes it beautifully realistic. Even up close, it's tough to tell the difference!
So if you've been holding off on your remodeling project because the natural stone or hardwood is too expensive, or you're worried that your busy lifestyle means you can't maintain them properly, and your pets will scratch them up, your wait and your worries are over. These look-alike porcelain tiles will inspire you and elevate your décor!
Featured: White Oak
Wood look tile solves many homeowners' problems. Inkjet technology allows for the production of a wide variety of woods – pine, oak, even weathered and distressed planks that look like reclaimed wood from a century-old barn.
If you prefer the contemporary, industrial style of décor, or have an area such as a garage or patio where you'd like to install concrete, what's stopping you? Maybe it's the idea of bringing in a thirty-ton concrete truck then waiting for it to cure – and hoping your cat doesn't sneak in to leave paw prints. Concrete-look porcelain tiles to the rescue! Elegant, luxurious, refined – if that's your style, consider Marble porcelain with its rich veins of color, or Travertine porcelain for the soft, muted shades of beige and gray so similar to naturally quarried stone that you'll want to touch it to be sure.
Slate is another material that porcelain re-creates faithfully! And unlike the real thing, porcelain tiles can be used without worrying about staining, etching, scratching or water resistance. Here are three of MSI's beautiful porcelain look-alikes we'd like to highlight.
Veneto Sand
Featured: Veneto Sand
With the texture and linear striations of natural travertine, Veneto sand offers warm shades of beige and cream. With a variety of sizes available, from 2" x 2" mosaics all the way up to 12" x 24" tiles, they are ideal for countertops, backsplashes, flooring and more. The matte finish is glazed for extra durability.
Eramosa Beige
Featured" Eramosa Beige
Vein-cut Canadian Eramosa stone is a distinctive variety of marble known for its dramatic linear pattern. We've made it possible for everyone to get the stylish, elegant look of Eramosa with MSI's Eramosa Beige porcelain, available in matte-finish 12" x 24 tiles.
Featured: Botanica Cashew
The warm, rich shades of brown in Cashew from MSI's Botanica collection recreate the knots and grains of real wood. But unlike wood, you can install this fearlessly – in bathrooms, kitchen floors, even backsplashes, and countertops. It's available in 6" x 24" planks with a glazed, matte finish, creating a truly authentic wood look.
If you still haven't taken a good look at today's inkjet-printed porcelain tile, particularly the collections made to mimic the look of other materials that may be more expensive or difficult to install and maintain, prepare to be amazed.
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I watched my darling little Lily arrange, and rearrange, the stones and trinkets around my favourite silver Buddha statue on its little tray.
I hadn't noticed the tray in a while; too busy with my sadness and too ashamed of my anger.
"Light the sticks?" she pleaded, softly and wide-eyed.
"Sure," I replied, and lighted two Joss sticks, inhaling slowly in anticipation.
I'd forgotten their intense and spicy aroma and closed my eyes instinctively, intensifying the pleasure.
As my eyes opened, Lily was still lost in her thoughts, pushing the little, polished stones with the tips of her tiny fingers.
She hummed a wordless little song as she smiled.
Such a sweet illuminating song that reached out to my troubled soul.
Suddenly, by surprise, I felt full of love, and from the deep dark recesses of sorrow and pain, I allowed some warm happy tears to rise and flow, and the healing commence.
I've written some dark stories these past few weeks. On seeing this week's prompt (© A Mixed Bag) I was reminded of other things.


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When I went to reset my spam trap account on
iCloud, to see how it operates, I was presented with:
Why is my "real" account worse-protected by not allowing me to reset the password?
My "spam trap" account had been initialized, also, but at least I was able to login. I'm
iulius224 for some reason -- but there appears no real problem. Nor, really, does it matter whether the account is compromised unless it somehow leads back to my "real account.
How do I get an
unlock e-mail for my actual, non-dummy, account? And, why is my dummy, spam-trap account, so easily able to manage, while my "real" account cannot be managed at all?
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thinking I might hear back from an Apple genius.


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/// So what is an earphone reshell?
Give life to your old universal in ear monitor with the Unique Melody reshell and upgrade service. They take apart your old universal and harvest the internal components (of almost any high end IEMs), placing them within a custom moulded shell built to the same quality as their own in house monitors. If your universal is driving you crazy, you dont have to put up with dodgy non replaceable cables or your IEMs falling out mid gig anymore. Re-shelling is your cost effective solution! Ideally suited to anyone who is also fed up with constantly replacing foam tips or has a damaged cable or is simply just struggling to get a good comfortable seal - If you need more drivers we can add them in at the same time, duals become triples, triples become quads, more awesomeness for less money than a new set of Custom IEMs!
If you have a set of old custom in ear monitors or you have just grabbed a used set, don't worry we can take care of these also...


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That brick wall which just hit you is life declaring that you just don't have the ability to really control your life! It's a lie, but it's a lie that is coated in a spoonful of sugar, so it goes down easy and is very believable. Although you can't always predict good days or bad days, you can predict your reaction to the chaotic nature of life during a bad day and turn even the worst days around into something better.
To do that, you're going to need some tools in your toolbox. Here are 5 of the best tools you can have at your disposal:
1. Trust Your Gut Instinct
How many times in life have you second-guessed yourself, only to discover that your gut instinct was the right move to make? No one really knows yourself better than you do. You can't keep secrets from yourself! Go with what your inner voice is telling you to do because chances are that's going to be the right move to make.
2. Don't Expect Perfection!
Each person is his or her own worst critic. Even people who say they don't care about perfection do care about leaving a good first impression. People will fail because humans fail. People will make mistakes in judgment because humans make mistakes in judgment. Guess what? You're a person. That makes you human. Perfection won't happen, but a good first impression can almost always be had… but only if you're willing to allow it to make its presence known.
3. Remember How Blessed You Are
When you're in the midst of chaos, it really becomes the only thing you can see. The swirling winds of negativity surround you and life suddenly is all about what you don't have or what you feel you should have. The best way to get rid of that negative spiral is to just take a few moments and make a list of the blessings you do have in life. The old adage that you get what you sow is very true, so the more good you sow, the more good you'll be able to harvest. Remembering your blessings can help you change the seeds you're sowing each day.
4. Allow Forgiveness To Happen
It can feel empowering to be angry, but you've got to put that anger into something useful or it is an energy that will consume you. It takes a lot of energy to stay angry, even if that anger is righteous and justified. Being able to forgive others isn't always about letting people get off the hook. Sometimes forgiveness is simply about letting you move on from a problem so that life can continue to proceed.
5. Gratefulness
Even when life is a mess, there's always a certain level of gratefulness that can be found. It might be just a solitary moment, a favorite treat, or a cool breeze blowing through your hair. Gratefulness opens more doors than it closes and as a tool it helps to discover the extraordinary in what we tend to overlook as ordinary every day.
With these tools available and at the ready, chaos doesn't stand a chance! Quiet your storm today and reclaim the life you want!


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The GSA is pleased to announce a Roundtable to mark the publication of Barrie Axford's new book 'Theories of Globalization' (Polity Press).
The panel will assess the likely impact of the book, its contribution to Global Studies, and its applicability to different academic disciplines. The author, Barrie Axford (Oxford Brookes), will have an opportunity to respond to the points made, before questions are taken from the audience. The event will be chaired by Chris Rumford (Royal Holloway).
The event will take place at Oxford Brookes University on Tuesday 18th February 2014. Panelists will include:
All GSA members are welcome to attend what promises to be a very interesting session. Please contact Chris Rumford to book your place: email@example.com


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Grit will get you through anything: keep your head, focus on your work, and "illegitimi non carborundum."
Grits will get your through the day. At work, a colleague brought us a lovely basket of goodies from Charleston's Own®, a specialty store in South Carolina. The Pecan Pralines went like the wind, the Cheese Zingers disappeared in a second, but the grits were left like an old stray hound at the shelter. Really?! I thought after a day or two and snagged them.
Does it get any better than a fresh bowl of hot stone-ground grits with cheese, ham, and spicy peppers? What's the matter with people that they don't have the time to stir a pot of this awesomeness for a half-hour or less (2 cups of water, a half-cup of grits, 1/4 tsp of salt and 1 TBSP of butter took 20 minutes).
They were heavenly. I'm ready for whatever this day brings me!


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Green Suspenders
Green Suspenders & Bow Tie Sets
Incorporating a men's green suspenders into your wardrobe is easier than you may think. Whether your style is classic, vintage, contemporary, or falls somewhere in between your wardrobe benefits by adding a touch of green. Shades like lime, emerald, olive, jade, and mint green are bold choices and pair well with neutrals like gray, brown and navy trousers. Read More
The color green conveys several messages that include growth, relaxation, vitality and of course wealth or money. Adding green suspenders to your tuxedos creates a modern look that is on trend today. We carry modern & vintage styles, clip-on, button, and even sets which include matching bow ties, They immediately elevate your look beyond the basic black belt.
Suspenders with paisley patterns, bold stripes or polka dots add eye-catching pops of color to your casual or business suits. Take your outfit to the next level with a green suspenders and make those around you green with envy.


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- Founder and Chairman, BDA China, a leading investment consulting firm.
- Author of "Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built"
- Founder, investor and leading advisor on China's dynamic technology and consumer sectors.
- Recipient of the 2016 Book of the Year award by The Economist for 'Alibaba'
● Chief Macro Investment Strategist, Private Capital Limited
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Being a professional tennis player does not mean only playing on the most important courts and trying to be a better player than your opponents. To be a good professional tennis player you need tough trainings, successful attitude and efficient technique, but this is still not enough to become a Star. You need also a precise and aimed-to-success team work, and in this team the support of the sponsors is crucial in the turbulent path to professionalism. Tennis Stars Management wants the best for its tennis players and it is looking for you, the best sponsors, to create a strong a fruitful bond that could benefit all individuals in a winning team.
We offer you a co-operation with our best tennis players in professional ways. Our goal is to create a partnership between our tennis players and your company, supporting and respecting your marketing goals, and offering you following sponsorship proposals.
General sponsorships are a year-long partnership. It is the most valuable among the partnerships we offer and it amounts to a financial support in exchange for a full range of benefits, mostly focused in full visibility for the sponsors in all players' activities: presentation in official player's website and in all official social media profiles; advertisement, through mentions in official statements or logos on promotional materials, outfits, technical material. The sponsoring company will receive all round promotion and will have the chance, for example, to physically join the sponsored players in tournaments, exhibitions and event.
This partnership does not require a recurring financial support and it is not bound by a specific duration. It guarantees to sponsoring company the same kind of benefits the 'General sponsorship' does, but to a limited and smaller extent.
This partnership allows sponsored tennis player to receive goods and services rather than financial support. For a tennis player, technical goods as balls, tennis racquets, strings, outfits, tennis shoes and any other needed sports materials have a key role, not only during official matches and exhibitions but also for training, both during the off-season and events. With this type of sponsorship, sponsors can also promotes and support sporting events and exhibitions, through the partial or full supply of technical goods or medical equipment, transportation and lodging.
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The frenzy of online poker tournaments
Poker is a game in a category by itself. The phenomenon of online poker tournaments has taken over gamblers around the world, spending their time and money on dedicated websites, looking for their big break. The rules of the game are very simple, but the game is not! There is a lot of tension involved, even if we are talking about free poker tournaments because everypoker player out there wants to play at the big tables. There are many tricks that you can learn by spending some time on the free online poker websites and getting your feet wet at their tables. But, make no mistake about it, things will sure be different when you start playing for real money. If you are just starting out, it will be a long journey before you get to play in Las Vegas poker tournaments or professional online ones.
One major aspect you need to pay attention to is the different odds involved in the poker game. Statistically speaking, the odds represent the probability of an event occurring divided by the probability of it not occurring. In gambling, be that free poker tournaments or any other kind, the term bears a slightly different meaning. For example, in Las Vegas poker tournaments, the language used is "odds of three to one" or "three to four chances", whichmeans there are three chances of winning and one chance to loose, adding up to a total of four chances. This is quite a favourable odd. You should try and understand or even research a little about these odds and hands in poker, to make sure you have a clear picture about what you are getting yourself into.Online poker tournaments can be pretty addictive and more often than not people ended up loosing a lot of money. But there is something exciting about waiting for the cards to be dealt and figuring our possible hands and combination that make this game completely provocative.
Free poker tournaments should be the stepping stone of every new player in the field. Not only does it help you observe the ins and outs of the poker game, but it also gives you the chance to study other players, observe behaviors, attitudes and try to develop your own. Body language and attitude are extremely important in a poker game and, if you ever want to get to play in Las Vegas poker tournaments,you need a lot of practice and years of experience. A good hand is almost nothing without the proper stage game.All things considered, online or regular poker are both greatly stimulating and thrilling experiences which, if you want to excel, require patience and dedication. And there is always the chance of addiction, which can prove highly expensive. So try to keep your head and don't let yourself fall prey to the high stakes and glamor of the big tables. Keep the game to a level of pleasure or hobby, instead of turning it into some sort of sport or daily activity


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When Los Angeles based celebrity chefs, television personalities, cookbook authors and philanthropists Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger learned that they were receiving the 2018 Julia Child Award, they were thrilled. A distinguished panel from the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts awarded these two chefs. They are not only the first women to receive this honor, but also the first chef team to be acknowledged by this prestigious non-profit organization.
The Foundation will be presenting their award on November 1, 2018 in association with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History at a gala event held in Washington, D.C. It coincides with the kick off the Museum's annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend.
Both Mary Sue and Susan are worthy of this award for their influence in the way America cooks, eats and drinks today. As an iconic team for more than 35 years, they created a modern Mexican culinary concept with their Border Grill restaurants, trucks and catering division. Their restaurants are located in Downtown Los Angeles, LAX, The Huntington Library, and Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Border Grill serve street food-inspired regional Mexican cuisine with a commitment to sustainability and the best quality ingredients. In June 2018, Feniger and Milliken debuted a fast casual eatery, BBQ Mexicana, at Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
Feniger also launched her own solo ventures—Blue Window with Kajsa Alger at The Huntington Library in 2016 and to-go concept Grab & Global by Susan Feniger at both LAX and San Jose International Airports in 2018.
After both these chefs graduated from culinary schools, they worked together in an all-male kitchen at Chicago's Le Perroquet. In the early 1980s, they opened their first restaurant City Café introducing innovative dishes from around the world with a French flair.
Besides winning this year's Julia Child Award, they are also James Beard Award winners and have appeared on nearly 400 episodes of the The Food Network "Too Hot Tamales" and "Tamales World Tour" series.
Susan Feniger is an active member of the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, L.A. LGBT Center, and L.A. Tourism & Convention Board. She and Mary Sue work closely with Women Chefs and Restaurateurs and Share Our Strength.
In honor of their new award, both Susan and Mary Sue are offering a special Julia Child Prix Fixe Menu during lunch and dinner through November 1, 2018. This menu is available at both the Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles and Border Grill Mandalay Bay.
Sitting inside Border Grill for lunch recently I enjoyed the first course of a Salade Nicoise with sliced seared tuna, green beans, purple Peruvian potatoes, anchovies, egg, tomato and tiny olives.
A special Bicicleta cocktail is featured on the menu made with white wine, campari and jamaica. When a cocktail is purchases, the proceeds are donated to Mary Sue's Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry ride.
During lunch at the Border Grill DTLA, they are serving a duck leg confit sope with greens, bean salad and queso fresco. Sopes are a corn mesa cake similar to a small tostada, yet with a thicker base.
During dinner this sope is also served with a seared duck breast on a bed of summer succotash. It's a delicious duck duo.
The last course is a flaming crepes Julia, that is similar to crepes Suzette. It's topped with a buttery citrus dulce de leche and whipped vanilla crema.
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GMC Registration
There are four different levels of GMC registrations, all which must be held alongside a licence to practise.
Provisional registration – This allows newly qualified doctors to undertake the general clinical training required for full registration. Doctors holding this registration may only work in Foundation Year 1 posts
Full registration – This enables doctors to work in any form of professional medical practice in the UK. This excludes Consultants however who must also hold a Specialist registration – unless it is a locum consultant position.
Specialist registration - All consultants (other than locum consultants) must be on the specialist register of the GMC before they can take up a post. You must first hold a full registration to be eligible for specialist registration and you may also be required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (CESR) if you have not already completed a PMETB approved training programme.
GP Registration - if you are a GP in the UK Health Services, other than a trainee, you must be on the GP Register. It is not possible to be entered on the GP Register without also holding full registration.
Visit the GMC website for information on how to assess the type of registration you may be eligible for.
Doctors applying from overseas
If you are applying for full registration with the GMC from outside of the UK, this is normally obtained through either:
• Sitting the PLAB exam (Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board)
• Having a recognised higher qualification such as MRCP
More approved qualifications can be found here
You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the English language. From 18 June 2014, the minimum IELTS scores accepted by the GMC will be the following;
• A score of at least 7.0 in each of the four areas tested (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• And an overall score of at least 7.5
Two less common routes for registration to be obtained is through 'sponsorship' or by having your experience as a Consultant recognised and equivalent to the UK standard.
Please note the following when beginning the GMC registration process:
• Only original documents will be accepted
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• A photograph will be taken by the GMC which will be available to any employers on request
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NIP into Kilgour for a little star quality next time you find yourself on Savile Row. Among the impossibly handsome men browsing the impeccably tailored suits on offer there, you might catch a glimpse of ** David Walliams**, keen Kilgour fan, who was spotted in the store last week buying a suit and a few shirts. "AA Gill himself loves this particular style," one star-struck lackey told the fashion savvy Little Britain star. On the right day, you might even bump into the label's creative director, ** Carlo Brandelli**, who is known to wander round at times complimenting the aforementioned babe magnets on how they look in his designs. (August 24 2005, AM)
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Doc Rivers and company used 's win over the Grizzlies to solidify their spot the postseason out West.Harper started center while Votto did not start but was called out on strikes as a hitter to end the game.No pressure.
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Who knows what they do with Hassan Whiteside come playoff time , but the regular , when scouting isn't quite as focused on mercilessly exploiting a particular player's weakness, he can still be impactful .Remember what the narrative was before the game, all that talk about, yeah, the 49ers are winless, but they had lost the previous five by a grand total of 13 points?He last pitched a week ago and picked up the win by allowing three runs and four hits five innings of a 7 win over the Boston Red Sox.He's definitely progressing that direction.


text: Sammy Suzuki, CFACo-Chief Investment Officer—Strategic Core Equities 25 Years at AB 26 Years of experience Sammy Suzuki was promoted to Co-Chief Investment Officer of Strategic Core Equities in 2018. He has been managing the Emerging Markets Strategic Core portfolio since its inception in July 2012 and the Global, International and US portfolios since 2015. Suzuki has managed portfolios for over 13 years and emerging-markets portfolios for a decade. From 2010 to 2012 he also held the role of director of Fundamental Value Research, where he managed 50 fundamental analysts globally. Prior to managing portfolios, Suzuki spent a decade as a research analyst. He joined AB in 1994 as a research associate covering the capital equipment industry, and then became an analyst covering the technology industry. From 1998 to 2004 Suzuki served as senior research analyst for the global automotive industry. Before joining the firm, he was a consultant at Bain & Company. Suzuki holds a BS in materials science and engineering and a BS in finance from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Board of the CFA Society New York. Location: New York


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A borough councillor has said hopes of securing significant changes to the high-speed rail line through Solihull are fading fast.
Coun Chris Williams (Green, Chelmsley Wood) was speaking after it was revealed that several key concessions had been rejected in a Department for Transport document.
The draft environment statement has ruled out a deep bore tunnel for the stretch of track between Berkswell Station and the new interchange, near the NEC.
The news will be a bitter blow for those living in villages like Balsall Common and Hampton-in-Arden, who argued that taking the trains underground would hugely reduce disruption for local communities.
Residents in Chelmsley Wood are also concerned that the revised route does not improve their situation.
While the line has been shifted east, sparing the Bluebell Recreation Ground, the track will instead scythe through nearby football pitches.
And although carriages wont pass so close to homes on Yorkminster Drive, a viaduct between 10 and 16 metres high means that noise levels are likely to be higher than under the original proposals.
Coun Williams said it was time for Solihull Council to consider abandoning its conditional support for high speed rail.
"It's got to the point where, across the whole of Solihull, nothing has really changed. Theres no sign of a tunnel in the Balsall area and the situation in Chelmsley is very mixed.
"It seems HS2 just want to go ahead and build rather than trying to come up with a scheme that is best for everyone.
"If were not getting the changes we want, the one option the council has left is to oppose the scheme, as other councils along the route have done."
Meriden MP Caroline Spelman said she was disappointed that not all the requests from constituents had been introduced.
"I will continue to press for mitigation and better compensation for my residents, she said, having previously acknowledged the difficulties for those affected."
Mrs Spelman has said she is also considering introducing a private members bill, calling to improve compensation for those who have been blighted by the multi-billion pound project.


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It's time for MonMon Memo 40! They call this one the "Digital Monster X Series Super Special Information", but really it's a basic introduction to the Digimon X3.
Pre-orders for the Digimon X2 Red and Purple end at 11pm today! [Japanese time]
The Seven Great Demon Lord Digimon that stand at the top of demon and dark Digimon, have completed X-Evolution and are in full swing. The Digimon X2 has an unusual selection compared to past series'.
If you aren't sure if you want it, don't miss out, today is the last chance!
And here is special news...
Thanks to the popular pre-orders of the X2...
Info on the Digital Monster X Version 3 Yellow and Blue has been released!
Many people have already seen the teaser banner! [They are referring to that they put the banner up hours ago without saying anything initially]
From the story told in Digimon Chronicle X so far featuring the Royal Knights and the Seven Great Demon Lords.... the two great powers will appear in the X3 with a mighty clash!
New X-Evolution Digimon, the climax of the story... there are many things I want to tell everyone...
Details will be announced on September 20th!
And on that same day there are other important announcements...!
Until the follow-up to this announcement (on September 20th), let's look over the story of Digimon Chronicle X... (There will also be progress here...) [The link goes to the translated version we've been posting, along with an index.]
Please look forward to information updates about the Digital Monster X Version 3 Yellow and Blue!
They finish by saying see you in the next update!
Previous MonMon Memos have included:
Cold Mode
New Virus Busters
New Nightmare Soldiers
Silver Blue Special Digi-Eggs
Silver Black Special Digi-Eggs, Plus ones in both!
Jogress Digimon
Password Digimon
Overview of the 20th Pendulum, Plus Enemies in Battle Mode
Kenji Watanabe Pendulum Interview
CSA Digivice tri. Memorial
Additional Digimon showing up in the Pendulum 20th 2nd Wave
RagnaLordmon, Jogress of the 20th Anniversary Legend Arms
Pendulum Art Book Sample Pages, Teasers, and Interview Details
Pendulum Art Book Update- Digimon Designer Round Table! Plus Shikishi Artwork
Introductions for the CSA Digivice 1999 and Terriermon Plush, plus X-Antibody Updates
CSA Digivice 1999 Details
RagnaLordmon and Finalized Wave 2 20th Pendulum Packaging
Pendulum Art Book Preview- Twitter, Armor Evos, Omegamon, Chronicle
Digimon in 2nd Wave of 20th Anniversary Pendulums & Art Book Preview
Digital Monster X and X-Antibody Teasers
Digital Monster X Booklet Details
Digital Monster X Digimon Info & CSA Digivice 1999 Booklet Details
Digital Monster X Map System Info
Digital Monster X Battle System Info
New X-Antibody (Finalized Diablomon X & Sakuyamon X) Digimon Artwork
Digital Monster X Training & Raising Features
The Digimon Lineup for the Digital Monster X & More Reveals
Digital Monster X Summary & Preview from MonMon Memo, plus more Digimon intros!
Digital Monster X Evolution Conditions from MonMon Memo!
The Movements of the Seven Great Demon Lords from MonMon Memo
Data from announcement of Digital Monster X Version 2!
Main Theme of Digimon X2 from MonMon Memo, plus Video Preview
Digimon X2 Lineup Introduction and Character Tease
Raising Information, Road to the Devil
Secret Digimon in Digimon X2 Revealed
The Not Yet Shown X-Antibody Digimon
Last Evolution Kizuna & Digimon X2 at DigiFes
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Elsie Dill, native Californian, educated at San Jose State, has a family of 5 is grandma to 14 grandchildren, all art critics. She has been influenced by the late Charles Thomas of Carmel, the late Robert Wood of Green Valley, Greg Kondos of Sacramento and Robert Burridge of Arroyo Grande.
Her mastery of composition, technique and palette produce excitement and interest in her pieces. She has received many awards throughout California. She is listed in the Who's Who of American Women and Women in the Arts. She is a full-time artist and maintains her studio in her Salinas home.
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Kyogle Newspaper December 2005
St Vincent's Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
At recent parliamentary sittings, I called on the NSW Labor Government to direct the North Coast Area Health Service to retain and redevelop the rehabilitation unit at St Vincent's Hospital rather than relocating the service to Ballina.
The Rehabilitation Unit provides vital services in our local community, including townships such as Kyogle and it would be ludicrous to close the Unit in Lismore.
Easy access to services provided by the Unit such as physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapy is very important given many patients are not very mobile and aren't up to travelling long distances.
Recent patient figures support the retention of the Unit in Lismore. For example, fifty per cent of the patients that use the Unit at St Vincent's come from Lismore, Alstonville, Casino, Kyogle, Bonalbo and Coraki, whilst only twenty nine per cent of patients are from Ballina, Byron, Mullumbimby, Yamba, Ocean Shores, Woodburn and Wooli. The remaining seven per cent of patients are from Grafton and elsewhere.
The Rehabilitation Unit's dedicated and hard-working staff provide a wonderful service to local patients on a daily basis and I am concerned this work will be jeopardised by the relocation of the Unit.
It just doesn't make sense for the Unit to be moved from Lismore given most of its patients come from Lismore and the surrounding areas such as Kyogle. Further if you draw a 360 degree circle around Lismore you have people on all sides, if you draw a 360 degree circle around Ballina what do you have?
Have You Got A Seniors Card Local Directory?
A large number of local seniors have applied and received their Seniors' discount card but some who did not apply through my office may not be aware of a local business directory that has been compiled listing local business participants.
If you are a Seniors' Card holder and do not have a local directory, contact my office on 6621 3624 to ensure you receive an updated copy each time it is revised.
The Seniors Card program provides many great local discount opportunities and I encourage you to call my office and obtain this regularly updated list of local participants.
Teaching Stranger Danger to Children
Following a recent incident in the Lismore electorate, I am urging all parents to talk to their children about "Stranger Danger". As parents we do our best to warn our children of potential dangers but sometimes this message needs to be reinforced.
Children need ongoing reminders about the dangers in talking to or accepting rides or gifts from strangers and should be encouraged to walk or wait in groups with friends to deter predators.
Children are not only our most precious members of the community but also our future. As a community we need to be aware of what's happening around us, especially when we see young children out on the streets alone.
If you see or hear a problem, notify 000 immediately. Police need information to act and catch these predators. We certainly don't want this behaviour in our community.
Teachers Pay
Congratulations to teachers and their representatives who have achieved a significant increase in salaries without the need for industrial action. This brings teachers up the professional ladder where they should have been all along. This agreement will take the teachers' award beyond the next State Election in March 2007 and should mean a sustained period of peace in schools.
Telemarketing Phone Call Service
My office has recently received a number of complaints about nuisance telemarketing calls and in particular calls that appear to be coming from overseas. Whilst it is difficult to limit international marketing calls, the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) does provide an opt out service for people wanting to limit the number of calls they receive.
You can register for the service on-line at www.adma.com.au by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or by addressing your request to; ADMA- Do Not Contact Service, Reply Paid 4054, Sydney NSW 2001.
Accessing HSC Results On-line
HSC result will be available from 16 December 2005 at 6.00am on-line, by telephone, or by SMS.
Further information about how to access these services is available from the Board of Studies website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1902 220 100.
I wish those students who have completed Year 12 in 2005 all the best for next year.
A Christmas Message
With Christmas again on the horizon, I would like to take the opportunity to pass on my personal wishes for a safe, happy and holy festive season.
Christmas is a wonderful time of year when we can catch up and enjoy family and friends, share Christmas treats and exchange presents. I know many from the Kyogle area will be travelling during the season and I urge you all to take great care on the roads.
Contact Details:
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: PO Box 52 LISMORE NSW 2480
: 1800 336 166 or 02 6621 3624
: 02 6622 1403
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TripleSpec 4.1 Science Verification
The initial TripleSpec commissioning results on the telescope were successful, although some engineering tasks remain to optimize efficiency of the observations. Based on these results, we are prepared to offer time for science verification with the instrument. Anyone interested in obtaining such observations should write to [Sean Points & Jay Elias] with a proposal containing the following information:
- Science objective of the observation(s)
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We are looking for observations that span a range of target types (bright/faint, solar system, extended, emission-line vs. continuum, etc.).
Proposals should be submitted as a pdf and should include the proposer's name, affiliation and contact e-mail. Co-investigators can be included, but all contact will be with the PI. Please limit your proposal to 1 page of text; an additional page may be used (if needed) for figures.
If you want your proposal to be considered for the April observing nights, please submit no later than noon Chilean time, April 8.
(UPDATE) Proposals for the June run should be submitted by 5 PM Chilean time, June 7.
We are interested in proposals from across the SOAR partnership. We especially encourage proposals from people who have obtained and published data with TSpec on Blanco, but others are welcome. We expect to have 2-3 nights in mid-April and possibly as many as 4 nights in June. SV programs may include more than one object, but should not exceed 1 night in duration. Targets or target lists that allow flexibility in scheduling are encouraged.
Most observations will be performed by SOAR staff, but we reserve the option of inviting experienced observers to participate.
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Grape and Walnut
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Serves 4
Oil spray
500 g skinless chicken breast, sliced
½ cabbage, shredded
½ zucchini, grated
3 tblspn tartare sauce
½ red onion, finely sliced
1 ½ cups seedless red grapes
½ cup grated smoked cheese
½ cup walnuts, slightly crushed
Spray a non-stick pan with oil spray. Grill chicken for 5 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Combine cabbage, zucchini and tartare sauce. Fold in red onion and grapes. Divide cabbage mixture onto serving plates. Arrange chicken over the top. Add some grated cheese into the centre of each salad and sprinkle with walnuts to serve.


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Hey, everybody, I'm going to be a bit controversial with what I'm saying in today's post.
As the title suggest's it is about you not being fat (in society's eyes). I can't stress that enough otherwise you're going to think I'm criticising you all – pot calling the kettle black much. (That means being a hypocrite by the way.)
We've all had it, parent's, friends, partners etc. all saying 'Oh honey, you're not fat!'. When they say it, they are basically saying you don't look 'too fat' or in other words, morbidly obese. The sad fact is, in modern society, it is perfectly acceptable to be medically overweight (with a BMI of over 25 – like myself). I use the term medically overweight because, if a doctor were to look at your BMI and see it was over 25, they would say you were overweight.
Needless to say, doctors say you are overweight for a reason, it can cause certain complications if left too long. None of which I am going to talk about today – maybe another day.
So, back to the point. It really annoys me when I say I'm trying to lose weight, I'm going on a diet etc. and somebody feels the need to tell me that I'm not fat. Well, thank you very much! No, seriously, this can have big implications within itself.
How many people do you think got to 20 stone, because too many people said 'you're not fat, what are you dieting for?' I'll tell you right now, that's how I managed to get fat.
I kept telling myself (with help from others, mind) 'I'm not too fat yet, I can leave it until later'. Who else is with me on this one?
Now I understand, the matter should be taken delicately. There is no need to shout-out 'Hey, who ate all the pies fatty!' That's just down right rude. But, we do need to be saying 'hey, I've noticed you're looking a bit fuller, is everything ok?' The same sort of thing can be applied for somebody losing too much weight!
Both weight loss and weight gain could be down to depression, problems at home, the or whatever else. It is all of our responsibility to help look after each other, the best way we can. Sometimes, that means being cruel to be kind and telling your friends and loved ones, they have put on a few pounds.
Who knows, if there is no problem now, they may be able to avoid getting depressed about their weight in the future! The earlier this kind of thing is dealt with, the easier it is to fix.
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Gratitude: Get Yourself Some!
Sometimes being thankful takes practice. It is so easy to see the things that are wrong with our lives, or notice the blessings of others while overlooking our own, but giving thanks is wonderful thing. Gratitude is a feeling that eases so many disappointments, and keeping track of the good things in our lives improves mood and overall mental health. In this season where nightfall comes too early, and cold weather keeps many indoors, a bright spin on our days cannot be a bad thing.
Many people take to Facebook during the month of November to share one thing daily they are thankful for. I have done this in years past, and am sitting out this year, having learned all I could from the exercise in the previous three years. I truly feel I can see the bounty of blessings I have received, and now I'm enjoying reading everyone else's thankfulness.
I am still thankful, even though it may not be "Facebook official." Often, my gratitude runs deep. My family, my health, my marriage, and my faith are the anchors that keep me grounded. Some days, I am thankful for hot coffee, cartoons, and the perfect cocktail. Life is full of wonderful things worth celebrating, and paying attention to those things can really change attitudes.
Today I am thankful for the many friends and family members who have invested both time and money to fly across the country to visit us here in Connecticut, most recently my mother. I have amazing people in my life, and sometimes it is truly painful to be so far away from them. The gratitude I feel when we have a house filled with loved ones from home helps sustain me between visits, and makes wonderful memories for my children.
Some people keep gratitude journals to document their gratefulness year round. Others share what they are thankful for around the dinner table. One friend writes down her gratitude and puts it in a bowl. Her children do the same, and they read them all on Thanksgiving. I love the idea of teaching the kids to recognize and share thankfulness. A month of focusing on positive things always opens my eyes.
Try it, and tell me why you are thankful!
Amy and her husband made two kids, a four-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy. Amy is a Huffington Post and Families In the Loop blogger, has been featured on BlogHer, Aiming Low, Mamapedia, Scary Mommy, and Bonbon Break, and is a contributor to the books, , and . You can find Amy laughing at the absurdity of parenting on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, and pinning things she'll never do on Pinterest. She writes embarrassing stories about her family and herself at FunnyIsFamily.com.


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University of St Francis
University of St Francis is located in Joliet, Illinois. The Leach College of Nursing is offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate programs include a traditional BSN program and two RN to BSN programs. They offer an RN to BSN program online and an RN to BSN program as a fast track program with Joliet Junior College.
University of St Francis
- 500 N Wilcox St, Joliet, IL - 60435-6188
- (815) 740-3400
School InformationLocation: Joliet, IL
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Programs Offered As: Campus, Hybrid, Online
NCLEX Ranking - BSNOverall Score BSN: 92.70%
- State Rank BSN: 10
- US Rank BSN Programs: 181
Nursing Program InformationPrograms Offered: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, Master, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
- Program Accreditors: ACEN, CCNE
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Salmon in Parsley Sauce
Craig Lee for The New York Times
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 4 teaspoons capers
- 1 tablespoon finely minced scallion
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds salmon fillets, cut in 6 portions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Combine the parsley, capers, scallion and garlic in a bowl. Stir in half the olive oil. Set aside.
- Preheat a broiler or grill. Brush the salmon with the remaining oil and broil or grill close to the source of heat about two minutes on each side for medium rare, or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from the heat and allow to rest two minutes.
- Season the salmon to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the lemon juice to the parsley mixture, drizzle or brush this mixture over the salmon and serve.
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In the late 1960s, Dave MacNeill came from Saint John, NB, to Charlottetown to play basketball for St. Dunstan's.
However, "Hermie," as he is known to the older crowd, did not receive his greatest accolades as a player. He would make his impressive mark 15 years later as the coach of the UPEI Women's Basketball team. In 1978–79, his first year of coaching, he was named AUS Coach of the Year. The following year, he coached the women to a 14–2 record, and first place in the NB/PEI division of the AUS, before losing to Dalhousie in the playoff semi-finals.
From 1980 to 1983, MacNeill took a break from University coaching, but returned in the fall of 1983 to begin what many consider the most successful stretch of coaching ever at UPEI. Over the next 10 years, he would coach four AUS Championship teams, including three in a row from 1986 to 1989. He lost another championship by one point.
MacNeill was named AUS Coach of the Year five more times and coached 26 players to AUS All-Conference honours, including Tracy MacEachern (also inducted this year) and Paula Edwards (a CIS All-Canadian and 2001 UPEI Sport Hall of Fame inductee).
The high point of MacNeill's coaching career came in 1988–89, when he coached UPEI to a silver medal at the CIS, losing to the undefeated Calgary Dinos in the championship game. That performance, by the coach and the team, showed that a small school such as UPEI could be a force in women's basketball.
MacNeill took a year off in 1990–91 to work with the host committee of the 1991 Canada Games held in PEI. The following year, he returned to lead his team to a 10–6 record and a berth in the nationals as UPEI hosted the CIS women's tournament.
In 1992–93, UPEI, under MacNeill's leadership, once again captured the AUS title and represented the Conference in Victoria.
MacNeill retired from University coaching in 1993, but has remained in coaching at the high school level. He is the Facility Manager for the House of Sport in Charlottetown, and is Acting Executive Director for Sport PEI. He and his wife Maureen live in Charlottetown. They have four adult children.


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Julia Claire - SiriSat was already on the stage before she was born in Surrey, England when her mother was the leading soprano in "The Beggar's Opera' with her father, baritone & jazz musician. In her early childhood she played the piano by ear and danced and sang whenever she heard music.
Her close contact with the performing arts soon lead her to wish to be a ballet dancer and she studied at Elmhurst Ballet School, Surrey, where she received her professional training of Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary Dance, and Drama and Theatre Arts qualifying with the London Royal Academy.
At thirteen she was given her first part as an actress in the BBC series "A Little Princess". Julia taught herself the guitar composing her first song at the age of nine and began singing professionally at the age of fifteen, accompanying her own Folk and Celtic style compositions.
She performed in her first stage musical in England a year later, followed by a television series, danced ballet as a leading fairy, and later joined a modern dance company as a solo singer and assistant choreographer to tour Europe.
Her first recording contract in 1987 lead her to base her life between England and Spain where the Maxi single "A Summer Romance" became top of the charts. This record launched Julia's singing career and she performed in concerts and on numerous television programmes, with her own band and dancers. She continued to create her personal style of dance music recording "Cat in Disguise", "Classical" and her first LP "My Psycollection" produced by Tullio Tonelli. These hit songs are presently re-edited by Blanco y Negro in "Diamonds Collection" and "2 Decades of Dance".
At this time Julia begins her Yoga practice, receiving her spiritual name "Sir¡ Sat Kaur" (The princess who manifests the greatest truth) from the Master Yogi Bhajan. She records Mantras, music for yoga and meditation in Holland; "Peace of Mind" with Matamandir Singh and "Prosperity and Success" edited by Golden Temple. After qualifying as a Yoga teacher she studies healing, natural diagnosis, floral and gemstone therapy and becomes a Reíkí Master.
Contracted by Max Music, (now Vale music) in 1995 Julia becomes the voice of "Promise" recording House-dance-trance tracks "The Promise", "The way you live the way you Love", "Think", "Running", by Information Society, "A Girl like You" and "Don't Give me Up" with the group "Speed Limit". Reaching a turning point in her musical career; wishing to record her own compositions with a spiritual message she changes record label to Tir Terra Records as lead vocalist and lyric writer with a new age group, Terra lead by Carles Reig, her present producer. Together they record Terra "Natura" in 1997, recording several video clips for the T.V.E. programme "Hidrogen", and also record the album "Celtic Dreams".
Presently Julia Claire and Carles Reig are united in their new project with Ohm Spirit Sound Records. Carles brings Julias dream to life producing her mantra song compositions in her two most recent albums "Celestial" and "Mantra Chill Out", spiritual music to uplift, heal and bring harmony and inner peace. Julia creates a form of dance meditation - " Celestial Dance" through her mantra inspirations which she currently teaches in workshops and performs on stage with the presentation of her new albums, a fusion of sacred Sanskrit sounds which she channels through meditation into songs in English with inspirational melodies, acoustic instruments, synthesizers, electronic sounds and atmospheric ambient rhythms.
Her latest music video, "Searching - Ong Namo" included in both new albums has been welcomed and praised by the critics and Julia unites her stage experience and spiritual discovery to express her music in live performance with contemporary dancers and musicians.
"Everything we learn through our lives enables us to share this gift of music for a purpose... May all musicians & artists share our talents to achieve our highest aspirations... and spread joy, love and peace through our universal language"
Julia Claire Dascombe - SiriSat Kaur