text:
Jones, Godard, Cronenberg in competition at Cannes
PARIS (AP) -- David Cronenberg deconstructs Hollywood, Tommy Lee Jones goes Western, and reclusive New Wave legend Jean-Luc Godard returns in 3-D in films competing for top honors at next month's Cannes Film Festival.
Organizers of the ritzy Riviera festival famed for its red-carpet glamour announced the much-heralded lineup Thursday for the May 14-25 event, including 18 films vying for the top prize -- the Palme d'Or.
Cannes organizers insist the films are chosen based on the art. But some themes in this year's crop are unmistakable: based-on-real-life stories of Olympic wrestlers, fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and British painter J.M.W. Turner; themes of solitude, or the Old West; daily life in northern Mali under jihadist control or in today's Russia.
Aside from Godard and Cronenberg, several other Cannes veterans are back, including Britain's Mike Leigh and Ken Loach of Britain, and Belgium's Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne -- who will be angling for their third Palme d'Or. Michel Hazanavicius, the French director of the Oscar-winning silent film "The Artist," also returns.
Films by two women -- Naomi Kawase of Japan and Alice Rohrwacher of Italy -- are also in the running. Event organizers have faced recent criticism for not selecting more films by female directors.
But Cannes is about far more than just competition for the top award. Some 49 feature-length films from 28 countries -- including 15 by female directors -- and many short films will be shown at the 11-day cinema extravaganza.
"It is important for us that the Cannes selection is a voyage through cinema and the world," Director-General Thierry Fremaux said. "You can find in the official selection a lot of ... big names, but also young, new directors."
He noted that while some films have funny moments, no full-blown comedies are in the competition.
Director Jane Campion, the only woman to win the Palme d'Or, is leading this year's festival jury, which opens with Nicole Kidman starring in director Olivier Dahan's out-of-competition biopic "Grace of Monaco."
In the Palme d'Or chase, Cronenberg's "Maps to the Stars" takes aim at today's media-crazed society, while Jones directs and acts in "The Homesman" alongside Hilary Swank, about a man charged with escorting people through the Old West.
Famed Swiss director Godard, who has never won a Palme d'Or and last competed for it in 2001, will present "Adieu Au Language" ("Goodbye to Language") -- whether on hand himself or not -- a film described only cryptically by Cannes organizers.
"I'm not going to tell you much, but it's a film that's impossible to summarize. It's an act of cinema, it's a poem, it's a cry or it's a sigh," Fremaux told France-Info radio. "It is in relief, it's in 3-D. Jean-Luc Godard doesn't stop being modern."
Canadian actor Ryan Gosling makes his directorial debut among 19 films competing for the "Un Certain Regard" prize, presented a day before the Palme d'Or to honor up-and-coming or innovative filmmakers.
Gosling's "Lost River" stars Christina Hendricks and will be up against films from Italy's Asia Argento, France's Mathieu Amalric and "Paris, Texas" director Wim Wenders of Germany.
Adding to the international tilt, Chinese actress Gong Li returns to the Cannes red carpet in Zhang Yimou's "Coming Home," screening out of competition.
This year's Cannes poster features a black-and-white photo of the late Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, a conscious choice of a male after criticism that past posters featuring women had unfairly objectified them, Fremaux said.
Last year, in a first, the Palme d'Or was shared by two actresses for "Blue is the Warmest Color" along with its director.


text:
Dancing With The Stars Season 18 Finale Shows Finish In Top 5 Of Nielsen's TV Ratings
Such good ratings news for Dancing With The Stars. In it's final week, all three shows placed in the top three. Below is more from the Washington Post via Nielsen's TV Ratings. Too fun…especially for how it beat The Voice and American Idol like it did.
Nielsen's top programs for May 19-25
1. "Dancing With the Stars" (Monday), ABC, 15.66 million.
2. "Dancing With the Stars" (Tuesday), ABC, 15.07 million.
3. "The Voice" (Monday), NBC, 11.7 million.
4. "The Voice" (Tuesday, 9 p.m.), NBC, 11.69 million.
5. "Dancing With the Stars: Road to the Finals," ABC, 11.64 million.
6. "American Idol" (Wednesday), Fox, 10.53 million.
7. "Modern Family," ABC, 10.45 million.
8. "Survivor," CBS, 9.55 million.
9. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 9.09 million.
10. "The Middle," ABC, 7.85 million.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Trying to put the Morsels back in Makeup Morsels. These might be my favorite cookies ever. Continue reading
Category Archives: Adventures in the Kitchen
Kitchen Adventures: Banana Froyo Part Deux
To celebrate the return of my internet & civilization, I'm going to demonstrate the best way to mess up a healthy recipe. Let's get started! Continue reading
Kitchen Adventures | (Formerly) Healthy Banana Soft Serve
Find out how to make 1-ingredient, healthy soft serve. And then find out how to dump a bunch of other stuff in and make it unhealthy! Continue reading
Photogenic Cookies | Recipe (& photos, duh)
These are actually chocolate chip almond, toffee-stuffed cookies. But I call them photogenic cookies. For obvious reasons. Every photogenic cookie begins with an equally photogenic soul. Which, in this case, is a box of Trader Joe's English Toffee with Milk Chocolate. Continue reading
Really Big Giant Cookies Recipe
These cookies are the size of my hand, no, bigger than my the size of my hand. And they taste so good. You have to try them. And because this recipe only yields 5 cookies, you don't feel as bad eating them. "I just ate 5 cookies," see, that doesn't sound terrible, does it? Just leave out … Continue reading


text:
A full coverage t-shirt bra with the smoothest design to be worn all day and disappear under everything. Cups are made of Nylon/Spandex material for a cool touch and seamless look.
We offer FREE shipping and returns on all orders shipped via USPS within the continental U.S. Depending on your shipping location, please allow 5-7 business days for delivery, excluding holidays. Orders placed after 12 PM EST Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) are not guaranteed to go out the same day.
Your order is shipped from our warehouse in New Jersey. We currently do not ship internationally. Please refer to chart below for optional shipping methods:
Standard Ground
1-8 business days, depending on location
Third Day
3 business days
Approx $15.00 - $25.00(Depending on distance and weight)
Second Day Air
2 business days
Approx $20.00 - $35.00(Depending on distance and weight)
Any orders placed over the weekend will go out on Monday, including priority shipments. Expedited orders received by 12 PM EST are shipped the same day, excluding holidays. Expedited orders received after 12 PM EST are shipped the following business day.
*In the event of a holiday or event, shipping times may vary and a notice will be provided at the top of the site.
Please note, UPS does not deliver on Saturdays. Orders shipped by USPS can take 3-7 business days to arrive. Carriers will not guarantee the arrival dates of packages. Please keep this in mind if you need a package to arrive on a particular date.
After you place an order online, you will receive an email confirming your purchase. If you do not receive this email, contact Customer Service at email@example.com or call 1-866-762-6151 for investigation in this matter. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive another email with your shipping confirmation. This email will include your tracking number. If there is any shipping delay, our Customer Service team will notify you by email.
If you are having trouble placing an order due to credit card failure, contact Customer Service at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-866-762-6151, so we can further investigate in this matter. We will respond back within 24 hours of operation. You can also contact your bank for credit card validation.
Please note, once your order has been placed we are unable to make any changes to it or cancel it. Please make sure to review your order carefully before placing if – we are NOT able to make any changes to the items or to the shipping address.
TEMPORARY RETURN POLICY UPDATE: To ease returns for online orders, we have extended our current 30 day return policy to 60 days from the original order date.
We provide a free return label in every order. If you're not satisfied with your order, please send the merchandise back using the pre-paid return label along with your filled out Merchandise Return Form so we can properly track and speed up the return process. If your label has been misplaced, contact Customer Service at email@example.com or call us at 1-866-762-6151.
All merchandise must be returned within 60 days from the original order date with all Skarlett Blue tags and labels attached. All merchandise must be unworn, undamaged, and unwashed.
Any returns received postmarked after 60 days from the original order date are ineligible for returns and will be automatically reshipped to the customer upon receipt at our warehouse.
To ensure you receive a full refund, remember to:
We reserve the right to refuse returns on items that do not meet acceptable hygiene and health regulations.
All SkarlettBlue.com returns must be sent to:
Please note Skarlett Blue uses USPS as its carrier for returns, which means that it can take up to two weeks for your item(s) to reach our warehouse. As soon as your return is received, it will be inspected and processed. We'll notify you via email within 72 hours of receipt that the exchange/return has been received and processed. Depending on your bank, refunds can take up to 10 days to be posted to your account.
To check on the status of an exchange or return, please contact our Customer Service team at email@example.com. Skarlett Blue reserves the right to impose 10% handling charge for returned merchandise.
To exchange an item, please refer to the Merchandise Return Form. Fill out the form with the information of the item you wish to exchange. If you are requesting items that are worth more than the items you are sending back, please provide your credit card information on the Merchandise Return Form. Your card will be charged for the additional cost of the exchanged item. A new order will be placed and shipped out. If we do not have your requested exchange available, we will notify you by email.
28-29 in
71-74 cm
30-31 in
76-79 cm
32-33 in
81-84 cm
34-35 in
86-89 cm
36-38 in
91-97 cm
39-41 in
99-104 cm
23-25 in
58-64 cm
26-28 in
66-71 cm
29-31 in
74-79 cm
32-34 in
81-86 cm
35-37 in
89-94 cm
38-40 in
97-102 cm
25-26 in
64- 66 cm
27-28 in
69 -71 cm
29-30 in
74-76 cm
31-33 in
79-84 cm
34-36 in
86-91 cm
25-33 in
64-84 cm
36-37 in
91-94 cm
38-39 in
97-99 cm
40-42 in
102-107 cm
43-45 in
109-114 cm
34-42 in
86-107 cm
64-66 cm
69-71 cm
43-44 in
Sign up to be the to first to know about new arrivals, exclusive offers & more! Plus, enjoy 10% off your first purchase.


text:
All ages under 18 MUST HAVE a liability waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. EVERYONE MUST HAVE a waiver initialed and COMPLETELY filled out. Ages 18+ must provide a valid drivers license.
I understand and acknowledge that if I proceed to register online and to sign the waiver electronically, that, under the Electronic Transactions Act, such electronic registration and electronically signed Waiver document will be valid and enforced in the same manner as a hand-signed document that exists in physical form and that a record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability under law solely because it is in electronic form.
Utilice padre o tutor si es menor de información 18
Introduzca la información para los niños de los que es responsable de:
The undersigned participant hereinafter referred to as the "undersigned" requests and is granted the revocable permission to enter upon the premises of Second Line, Inc., dba Denver Sports Center, hereinafter referred to as "Owner", to participate as a player or a coach in said soccer games and/ or matches, and/or camps, and/or practices, and/or scrimmages, and/or other activities that may be conducted within the Owner's premises. Said entry shall hereinafter be referred to as "revocable permissive entry".
In consideration of the "revocable permissive entry", onto the premises of Owner, the undersigned of himself/herself, all personal representatives executors, executrixes, heirs next of kin, spouse, and assigns do hereby agree as follows:
1. The undersigned do hereby FULLY RELEASE, FULLY WAIVE, FULLY DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, the operators or Owner, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, managers, attorneys, subsidiaries, independent contractors, successor or assigns, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "releasees") and each of them, from any and all claims, and/or the ordinary negligence of released, and/or the strict liability, and/or the negligence of any third party or participant, which causes the undersigned injury, death, personal injury, bodily injury, property damages, or any other type or kind of injury, and/or loss, and/or damages. The undersigned hereby convenants to hold "releasees" harmless from and to fully indemnify "releasees" for any type or kind of damages, judgements, awards, or related expenses (including but not limited to releasees' attorney fees and court costs) that "releasees" may incur as a result of the participation of the undersigned in any activity, and/or game, and/or match, and/or practices, and/or camps, and/or scrimmages, and/or leagues, conducted within Owner's premises at any time.
2. The undersigned verifies that he/she is physically fit and sufficiently trained to play and compete in Owner's leagues, camps, practices, games, scrimmages, matches and other activities and that the undersigned's physical condition for participation in Owner's leagues, camps practices, games, scrimmages, matches, and other activities has been verified by a licensed medical doctor during the last six months. The undersigned verifies that he/she shall cover any and all medical, expenses that may arise from the undersigned's participation in the Owner's leagues, or other activities and undersigned does not, and shall not rely upon or look towards Owner and/ or the Releasees and releases Owner, his agents and representatives from all liability therefor.
3. The undersigned ACKNOWLEDGES that there is INHERENT DANGER in the participation in any and all soccer activities including but not limited to games, matches, practices, camps, scrimmages, and other activities, which the undersigned appreciates and voluntarily assumes. The undersigned has inspected the Owner's premises and THE UNDERSIGNED VOLUNTARILY ELECTS TO ACCEPT ALL RISKS CONNECTED WITH HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN ALL SOCCER ACTIVITIES, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS EACH AND ALL OF ITS TERMS. THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTANDS THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTANDS THAT HE/SHE ASSUMES ALL RISKS INHERENT IN ALL SOCCER PARTICIPATION. THE UNDERSIGNED VOUNTARILY SIGNS HIS/HER NAME EVIDENCING HIS/HER ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
4. If a provision of this agreement is held to be illegal or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provisions shall be considered severed and deleted. Such severance and deletion shall not effect the validity of the remaining provisions of this agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
5. This Voluntary Release-Waiver-Assumption of Risk and Full Indemnity Agreement shall be in full force and effect at all times during undersigned's participation in the soccer activities, of any kind or nature, and for whatever period of the time the undersigned participates in said activities, either continuously or from time to time, as the case may be.
6. Should any dispute arise pertaining to the terms of this agreement, or should any action be filed or commenced to enforce the terms of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover it's reasonable attorney fees and costs, whether or not such dispute proceeds to judgment.
"The undersigned give permission to use the undersigned's name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of LET'S PLAY SPORTS, INC. and the activities of LET'S PLAY SPORTS, INC. The undersigned agrees that LET'S PLAY SPORTS, INC. has complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose consistent with the programs and activities of LET'S PLAY SPORTS, INC. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the Internet. The undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned will not receive any compensation, etc. for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby releases LET'S PLAY SPORTS, INC. and its agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use."
By entering my name below and clicking the "Submit Waiver" button below, I indicate my acceptance and delivery of this waiver and release. I acknowledge that I have been given an opportunity to prevent or correct any error in connection with this waiver form. If I have submitted this waiver form in error, I will immediately notify you of the error, revoke my signature as instructed, and refrain from participating in any event or activity to which the waiver applies, as provided in Section 204(b) of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.


text:
Advanced Search |
Search Tips
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 Sure-Lok Lap Belt Premium 108" Long (Series L) to your wish list.
All prices are in USD
Copyright 2020 Sunset Vans.
Sitemap |
Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce


text:
Leading manufacturer of building products
Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of clay and concrete building products, used extensively within the construction sector, and employs over 1,600 people across 17 facilities in the UK. It is the second largest brick and aircrete block manufacturer in the country, and the only producer of the iconic London Brick. Other trusted brands from Forterra include Thermalite, Conbloc, Ecostock, Butterley, Cradley, Red Bank, Jetfloor and Formpave.
Going paperless
The company runs its own fleet of 125 draw-bar and articulated trucks which is reviewed every five years. The current fleet comprises mainly Volvos and Dafs.
In January 2013 a replacement programme for the fleet commenced, with telematics being part of the review process. Historically Forterra had been using the vehicle manufacturers' own telematics systems but this was not in real time. The company was attracted to the many flexible options offered by Webfleet Solutions. These included truck specific messaging facilities for better communication between the vehicle and the office. Also, excellent software options enable real time recording of vehicle checks, plus the potential for the introduction of paperless signature capture for deliveries.
As a FORS (Fleet Operator Registration Scheme) bronze member looking to enhance its status in the scheme, Forterra was also looking at better ways of managing vehicle check records, and also ensure DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) compliance.
Flexible options
Quicker, easier monitoring in real time
Enhanced efficiency of planned maintenance for vehicles
Forterra chose TomTom's LINK vehicle tracking system, together with PRO 8275 TRUCK driver terminals which are ruggedised and have flexibility to be fully customised as well as having the benefit of a 7" screen. TomTom has a longstanding relationship with logistics software company OBS Logistics, and facilitated an introduction to enable Forterra potential to use for other applications, including DVSA and FORS compliance records and paperless delivery notes. OBS Logistics recommended its CALIDUS VEhub software package, which was initially trialled in 25 trucks. "Results were very favourable. Everyone liked them and saw the potential to enhance business efficiency," recalled Dale Clarke, Forterra's National Transport Manager. "As well as accurate records of vehicle checking in real time, we immediately saw how the VEhub software would be a soft start for the introduction of EPOD (Electronic Proof Of Delivery) to our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems."
"As well as taking paper out of the system, real time recording of DVSA vehicle checking meant that the office was notified instantaneously of any defects instead of finding out later in the day, or even overnight. This has greatly enhanced the efficiency of planned maintenance of vehicles."
To move from bronze to silver membership of FORS, checks need to be carried out to ensure blind spot indicators and cameras are fully operational, in addition to the tyre and fuel checks. CALIDUS VEhub software on the TomTom driver terminals enables this to be done by drivers quickly, efficiently and with the minimum of fuss and the office can see exactly when and where the checks have been done, which is excellent intelligence for monitoring driver performance and future training requirements.
"The biggest advantage for Forterra has been improved efficiencies in the fleet, through quicker, easier monitoring in real time and the increased information from the reports we now have available," said Dale Clarke. The TomTom PRO 8275 driver terminals have now been installed in all 125 vehicles in the fleet.


text:
A good and a tender tale of grief locked away for years…article courtesy of Brain Pickings www.brainpickings.org
A good and a tender tale of grief locked away for years…article courtesy of Brain Pickings www.brainpickings.org
Trauma therapy and more
Clinical Psychologist Specializing in the Treatment of Trauma and its Aftermath
We are mothers, wives, neighbors, friends, sisters, and daughters. Won't you be our neighbor?
someone to listen
an evolving guide to practical Stoicism for the 21st century
Reflections on love & fear
Insights about life and therapy learned along the way
A magazine for poetry and artwork protesting against abuse in any of its forms
Musings of a modern fantasy author.
we were born naked onto the page of existence; with nothing but the pen of our soul to write ourselves into eternal ecstasy ~ DreamingBear Baraka Kanaan
Buddhist meditation applied to our everyday lives...
The complete picture.
Images of People Photoblog
Quiet Narratives & Hopeful Wanderings
A girl's journey to finding herself.
poems. prayers, and ponderings
A blog full of humorous and poignant observations.
be the magick
In a world of poems, words steal love and put it on a blackboard


text:
GOOOOOOOOL da!
Been very busy for a while now with Social City, my latest project, which went live today on FaceBook.
…still busy, so a proper post and update will have to wait.
Quick Update: Christopher Mack over at Inside Social Games just wrote of a review of Social City and was pretty spot on in my opinion. I think he will be pleased with what's coming down the pipeline for the game very soon.


text:
"Desperate" is the word that comes to mind…
We needed an emergency action plan and we needed one fast because I was teetering dangerously close to the line of throwing out my lenten resolution altogether. It seemed utterly impossible to go on. God would surely understand!
It was out of that desperation that the "Church Chest" was born…
Oh the Church Chest, how I will sing its praise!
Oh, did it work.
I took them to the dollar store and got a fairly big plastic basket (ideally something that is clear or has big enough holes in the sides that they can see what is in it top to bottom) that sits on the center console in my van right next to the drivers seat where they can see it, stare at it, drool over it from their car seats Then we walked around the toy and candy section of the dollar store and I let them fill it to the brim with anything their little hearts desired - Very Exciting. (All said and done it cost about $20.)
After that, I started keeping it fresh (something that is very important for ongoing motivation/excitement) and interesting by letting them pick a few things any time we are at the dollar section of Target – it seemed like the prizes were a bit more sturdy and I am at Target all the time anyway. (Who isn't?) I have other friends that just use lollipops but I knew my little rascals were going to need something a bit more enticing at least initially to curb the crazy. (See update at bottom of post) That would be a much more cost effective solution that may work for your littles though. My boys do love ring pops though and you can get a bag of 4 at the dollar store so a .25 reward is not bad. Money very well spent for a sane and happy mommy leaving church. Because you know what they say, "if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy". Isn't that the truth!
So I realize this is not rocket science and you all have a pretty good sense of where I am going with all of this already but I am going to elaborate on every specific detail I have painstakingly come to for those of you who might find it helpful:
1. The pre-mass pep talk is crucial!!! (There were days that I skipped this step before I knew its importance and always regretted it. If I don't do anything else, this step I think is the most important.) They need help transitioning, to be reminded of what acceptable behavior is and know we believe that they can do it! This means my husband and I can't be distracted and just chat the whole way to mass. I cannot just listen to the radio or talk on the phone during the drive to church (which is a very quick 5 minute drive from our house) Oh no, we are giving them the pre big game, Rudy style, get on your chair and let them know they can win this thing, go out there and kill it motivational speech! We get in the car and I put that chest where they can see it. We talk about being excellent in God's house. I involve them in the conversation so that it is not just me saying, "We do NOT run. We do NOT flip over the pew. We do NOT climb under the pew. We do not Yell. We do NOT use song books as weapons of blunt force!!!" (I might have said a few of those things on occasion.) No, our conversation now went something more like this…
"Okay boys, we are going to visit Jesus. How do excellent boys behave in God's house? Ummm, we are quiet? Yes, we have quiet lips.,, what else? No running. Right, we have quiet feet. So what do you think that means, do you think we should stomp our feet? NOoooo! do you think we should jump on the air conditioning grates? Noooo! Right, respectful feet move slowly and quietly in God's house. Okay, so we have quiet lips and quiet feet. How about our hands? We keep our hands to ourselves. What do you do if mommy is standing? We stand! What if mommy is sitting? We sit! What do you do if mommy is kneeling? We stand or kneel (kneeling when all you see is pew in front of you is tough. I let them stand on the kneeler to see what is going on but they know that it is disrespectful to sit at that time). What if mommy is singing? We SING!! How about our ears? Listen! Our ears are for listening to prayers, and Scripture, and Jesus talking to us in our hearts. If we want to hear Jesus, we have to be very quiet and listen very carefully. This is our special time with God to help us be happy and holy and healthy so that I can be a good mommy and you can be good boys. I am so glad we get to go to Church today!
This may sound a bit over the top but very specific and clear expectations have helped us so much. It's not just this vague "we expect best behavior" and then frustration on their part when we say they weren't good and they don't know exactly what they did wrong and feel helpless to do better. This way if/when they are doing something that we have talked about, that follow up conversation is so much more effective because they know. It is usually an, "I'm sorry I forgot" instead of being/acting clueless.
Okay, so pep talk on the way in?
2. Tangible Incentives: I tried to make their incentive as tangible as possible so I let them actually pick the treasure that they wanted for the day if they were excellent in the parking lot before we went in. This was super exciting for them. They would dig all through, find their favorite thing, actually have it in their hand. I would say how cool it is and how much fun they would have playing with it that day or what a yummy treat it would be and then they would give it back to me. I put it on the drivers seat and left it in the car while went in. So here is the thing with this. It has to be a reward they are excited about. They are smart, if it is something they are kind of "meh" about, could take it or leave it, there just isn't enough pull initially.(why I decided at first to go with more than just a lollipop) Also, the reward had to be fairly immediate for my guys anyway. In the past I had tried saying if they were good, maybe we could go to Dunkin Donuts or something but it was still kind of abstract and removed and wasn't very effective if at all. They weren't seeing and smelling the donut in front of them… Now, they have already picked their treasure and anticipated it, they really want it. Then when Gabriel inevitably started climbing on me like a jungle gym or rolling on the floor all I had to do was whisper ("play dough" or "dinosaur") and he straightened right up because the memory of the toy in his hand was fresh and he didn't want to ruin that.
3. Transition time is a bit harder to achieve and I honestly need to work on this but the days I arrive early enough for them to walk in and stop by the prayer candles, visit the statue of Our Lady on the way in, go to the bathroom, get a drink from the water fountain etc. on the way to our pew go smoother. Inevitably, they have to go to the bathroom the second we walk in the door even if they went right before we left the house five minutes ago. If the opening prayers have already started and we need to take that necessary pit stop, I am rushing them the whole time and we are all frustrated before we even sit down. Same thing for running late in general, the "hurry hurry hurry, get unbuckled, walk faster, no we don't have time to go through the Mary Garden we are late, come on, walk a little faster p.le.e.e.a.s.e.!" thing is not a peaceful way to begin! I am and have been guilty of this way too often! That is not setting any of us up for success and it is my fault, not theirs. They are little, they move slowly, they need to explore and see everything as they travel in a way that adults don't. I know that. Any time we go anywhere, it goes better if I move at their pace instead of expecting them to rush at mine. They are little people with little feet and little legs. They are excited and curious about their world. Knowing going into it that everything will take four times longer than it would on my own and being okay with that, planning for that, I am far less frustrated and put out in general. I remind myself of this daily, many times a day and fail at it daily, many times a day.
4. Consistency is huge too. Practice makes progress for all of us. (I first heard that phrase from Michelle Duggar and loved it. So much better than practice makes perfect don't you think?) The more consistently we make it to mass, the better they do. If we fall off the band wagon for even a few days, it shows and there is a learning curve all over again to get the behavior bar raised back up to where it had been. This is frustrating because I know they are capable of better behavior but thats just the way it is. I need to remind myself of this and slightly adjust my expectations going in if we haven't been to daily mass in awhile. They regain ground quickly but usually not the first day. Interestingly enough, where we sat seemed to make a difference too. We are all creatures of habit and having a routine for what we did when we came in and going to the exact same place seemed to help their behavior be more consistent too.
5. Assist them in Prayer: There are many ways to do this but I have to remind myself that my role at mass with them is not just for my personal prayer time. I need to actively be guiding them to Jesus' feet throughout the liturgy and pointing their gaze back to Him to help them enter in. Teaching them about the mass at home, helping them know what we are doing, why we are doing it, expecting them to participate in the responses that they are able to helps. Something that has really helped Jack (4.5) is the beautiful missal put out by Catholic Icing.
It is gorgeous! and I love It. It has beautiful quality prints of classic religious artwork on every page. The responses are all in red so even though Jack is not reading yet, we point to the red and he knows it is time to say something. It helps engage him. The other thing that is awesome even for my two year old is that there are illustrations of angels either sitting, standing or kneeling in the margins every time body posture changes. All I need to do is point to the picture of the angel and they know what comes next. They are able to anticipate that which they think is really cool. For daily mass, this is the only aid they have. On Sundays, they each also have a "Prayer Journal" that is an art journal I found at TJ Maxx that has plain white drawing paper and colored pencils all packaged together that folds up and closes with an elastic around it. They only get this during the homily! So they follow along with the missal during the rest of the mass just like during weekdays but when the homily begins, I get their journals out of my purse and let them draw. As the homily is ending, I tell them to pack up their pencils and get everything put away and I put it back in my purse as the rest of the mass resumes. This has been great because they are just too little be able to follow what is being said or just sit quietly for that long. I have very active little boys and I realized we needed to figure out something for them during this time or we would end up outside on time outs! We do try to do a mini homily at their level talking about the readings for the day on the drive home that fulfills this purpose much more effectively for them. I have been amazed too how this really can be a form of prayer for them. I try to guide their drawing so Jack draws a picture for Jesus. There have been lots of Crosses or pictures of Mary or pictures of him and Jesus together which just warms my heart so yeah, drawing is good. Colored pencils are good too because there is not the potential mess of crayons ground into the floor or markers on the pews. Little damage is possible with a colored pencil. On Sundays I usually throw some prayer cards, maybe a rosary or other little religious item in my purse just in case they are restless, I have a back up distraction to pull out and buy us a little more time.
6. Stay Strong! So after all is said and done, do they get their reward or not. What I expect from my four year old is different than what I expect from my two year old. My expectations continually get higher as we are doing all of this longer. For Gabriel at first, if I had to physically remove him from the Church for a time out – no treasure. For Jack, if I had to correct him for the same minor thing a third time (laying on the pew instead of standing) or one major thing (running down the aisle during communion) – no treasure. I try to be fair but FIRM. When we first started this, I did not have the treasure/no treasure conversation until we were in the van! I wanted to avoid the possibility of the you don't get your play dough talk and the ensuing/potential melt down tears on the side walk and have to carry melting child through the parking lot. If they asked, I would say we'll talk about it in the car. They usually know if they were excellent or not. I don't have to brow beat them with it or make a huge deal/lecture out of it which is part of why I love this so much. I ask how they thought that they did. If they act unsure, I ask follow up questions similar to our pep talk and ask how they thought they did. Did they have quiet lips?, etc. If the answer is no, I say okay so now we know that is what we have to work on tomorrow. If you have quiet lips tomorrow, then you can have your play dough. This is good because I can still be upbeat and encouraging just very matter of fact and they get a second, third chance for that same reward they really want. I say thank you for trying, I love you very much. I know that you can do better tomorrow! and I leave it at that. No lecture, yelling, threatening necessary but they still know I mean business. I will never forget the first day we did this. Just the thought of the prize was enough for Jack and he was GREAT! Gabriel on the other hand was a horror. I think we had 4 time outs in the course of one daily mass, no joke! after all that, he rushed up to the drivers seat to claim his prize. oh no, no, no. You should have seen the look on his face when he realized I meant business and calmly told him he could try again tomorrow as his brother played with his prize. I braced myself for tears but he actually didn't cry, just looked shocked the whole drive home. The very next day, he was an fantastic! I would have never believed it if I didn't experience it first hand. Honestly, I did not think he was capable of such angelic behavior at mass. He did not get a single time out, not one! and happily claimed a dollar store helicopter day two of implementing our new game plan.
I was a believer.
7. Last point I ALWAYS praise them for what they did well! (and I always give points I want them to work on for tomorrow. Even if they did great and I praise all of the things they did well I will say, tomorrow lets really work on …whatever.) I can't emphasize this enough. Praise the heck out of them!!! We call daddy on the phone and I let them hear me rave about them. "Daddy, you are going to be so proud!!! Jack was such a good boy in Church today! He was quiet! He prayed! etc, etc. So and so even commented on what little gentlemen they were!" Whenever we talk to Grammy or one of their aunts of uncles, I let them hear me talking about how great they were at church. The more they hear that they are excellent in church, the more they believe it, and want to live it. We talk about it again at the dinner table, Gabriel, tell daddy what treasure you picked today? so he can tell daddy he was a good boy and got a treasure and get showered with praise again. Even if it was a day maybe Gabriel didn't get a prize, I say Gabriel did really well at ____ but we are going to work on ____ tomorrow. He will usually initiate telling his dad that he wasn't a good boy at church and got a time out if that's the way it went down without me even bringing it up. He is generally very repentant and looking for the inevitable encouragement that we know he is such a good boy at church, today was just a rough day but he is going to do great and get a prize tomorrow. yay! Does this make sense, we try to turn it quickly to praise even if it is just praise of potential virtue that we know they will do the next day on the bad days. We want our conversation and attitude surrounding church to be as positive as possible so there are pleasant associations with the whole experience.
- An Update: Since we first implemented this plan last spring, the boys have improved dramatically to the point that I considered whether we needed the church chest at all anymore. There were many weeks over the summer when we were out of town and I hadn't accounted for bringing treasures and they did well anyway. While the tangible treasures became somewhat sporadic, the pep talk and follow up discussion/praise and points to work on have remained. We also fell out of the daily mass routine for quite awhile this summer with the arrival of our newest little blessing in July. I am finding that getting back into the routine of daily mass with three little boys is presenting its own learning curve. Although far less dramatic, a little extra incentive might help bring us back to where I'd like us to be. This week I put together a modified "church chest".
- It is just filled with organic lollipops with all natural fruit extracts and a daily serving of vitamin C. So yeah, I'm basically making a sweet daily supplement that probably costs 5 cents a pop their reward. mwahaha ;) I put a religious sticker from the dollar store on each one that they can take off and wear after mass which they think is really cool. I kind of love it.
Every family is different and this may not be for you at all. You may not be anywhere near the state of desperation that I was at (for your sake, I hope your not!). You may have completely different views and methods of parenting. That's okay. I am certainly no expert and don't pretend to be. My hope and reason for sharing all that I did is simply because this has really made such a huge difference for us – bordering on life changing I'd say. So much so that I kind of want to shout it from the housetops for any and all mommies that feel like I felt. It can get better! You can go to mass and not just survive but thrive! It can be an integral part of your life and that of your children and you can all grow closer to Jesus together. This is just one way among many to effect change if change is needed. I personally love it as you can see because I think I wrote a much longer post than I intended! If it can help even one other momma out there the way it helped me, it will be a blog post well spent.
- -Alison
7 Responses to "The "Church Chest" {An Emergency Action Plan for Mommies Barely Surviving Mass with Little Ones}"
Love It!
The saint stickers attached to the lollipops are genius… absolutely love it!!! Great post Ali. Keep on writing I always look forward to your posts. However, they always make my heart hurt a little because I so wish we lived close to each other :):)
I know I've said this before, but I LOVE this idea. We will probably be breaking it out sometime soon.
Ali this is great! Keep the advice coming, my little one is such a super super active boy, and I am always looking for ways to get him to behave :)
I used to do this when my children were smaller. It didn't take long before they realized how it worked. I also only allowed bible story books to be brought along. I never had a box of goodies, my children love Timbits, so 1-2 a piece, only after they had attended mass, worked wonderfully! The pep talk before and reinforcing talk after are SO important. I also always made sure to split the two biggest offenders up. We receive many graces from taking our babies to the foot of the cross. "Let the little children come to me". JMJ
Hi Alison! I saw this on Facebook and it was an answer to prayer. I am on my own with my two little ones for a couple of weeks and I didn't know how I was going to handle Mass. We stocked up on treasures and got two little "prayer journals" today!


text:
Should you invest in a humidifier? Have you thought about purchasing a humidifier, but you maybe unsure about which one to buy? Before making an investment, there are a couple of things you need to consider. First, you should think about the size of the room your humidifier will go in and secondly, search for the type of humidifier that will address your specific need. Many types of humidifiers vary in gallon output, size and technique. Here is a guide to the different types of humidifiers available for your home or office:
Cool Mist Evaporative Humidifiers:
In Cool Mist Evaporative Humidifiers normally a wick filter sits at the base of the humidifier and absorbs water. The Bionaire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is suitable for small rooms, offices, dorm rooms and other small personal spaces. It uses an ultrasonic transducer to produce humidity and the mist output can be regulated with the dual-speed control knob located on the top of the humidifier. This is also a top fill humidifier.
Warm mist humidifiers use a heating element to boil the water in the humidifier and release it in the form of warm steam. The Holmes HM5082 Humidifier has a dishwasher safe base and is embedded with Antimicrobial Product Protection treated to key plastic parts. It features a 2-speed setting and digital humidistat that allows the humidifier to run up to 24 hours per filling. This humidifier is perfect for small rooms and your child's nursery.
An Ultrasonic humidifier is the quietest humidifier manufactured. It uses the power of high frequency sound waves that pulsates a metal diaphragm to help break the water down into an ultra-fine vapor mist. The Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Frog and Cool Mist Hello Kitty Humidifiers supply indoor moisture for easier breathing and relieves nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation and other similar issues. The mist output can be regulated with the control knob located at the front of the humidifier.
Warm Mist Vaporizers use a heating element to boil the water in your humidifier and releases it into your indoor air as a warm steam mist. If you live in a really cold climate, systems like the Sunbeam Warm Mist Vaporizer features a safety key-lock to prevent shock hazards, an automatic shut-off system when the tank is empty and a mist guard. This warm mist vaporizer also has an integrated medicine cup that will allow you to use your vaporizing inhalants.
Cool Mist Impeller Humidifiers:
In this type of humidifier, like the Sunbeam Cool Mist Impeller Humidifier, a high speed rotating disk spins water towards a diffuser, which breaks the water down into tiny drops and is released into the air as a fine mist. The Sunbeam Cool Mist Impeller Humidifier produces a refreshing cool mist that is beneficial for combating cough and cold symptoms. The patented impeller disk prevents any mist from spilling out from the unit and onto your floor.
UV Germ Free Humidifiers:
Some humidifiers feature UV Germ-Free technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill germs, bacteria and viruses present inside the water of your humidifier. This type of humidifier may be ideal for babies, small children or anyone concerned about preventing the spread of germs, viruses and bacteria.
Top Fill Humidifiers:
This easy pour-in humidifier is perfect for individuals having difficulty lifting or carrying heavy water bottles, or suffering from arthritis. Top fill humidifiers will give you the ability to pour water directly into the humidifier using your own water container.
Humidity that is too low or too high could cause serious and aggravating problems. For very large areas, console humidifiers may be suitable. For small, medium or large rooms in your home, dorm or office, consider purchasing a smaller room humidifier. For optimum performance of your humidifier, regularly maintain your unit and be sure to change your replacement filters as recommended.


text:
Presidential elections are always a time for hope. Nowhere is that more clear than in Iran, where a fervent desire for change is tempered by fears that the people's voice might not be heard, or, worse yet, altered through fraud and manipulation. Still, Iranians thronged the election rallies, vibrant and noisy affairs that took place in gymnasiums and sports stadiums across the country. As Election Day loomed, candidates, get-out-the-vote volunteers and Iran's own Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei exhorted citizens to vote, and they did, in record numbers. Polling station hours were extended late into the evening of June 14th, and, unlike the elections of 2009, when the results were announced almost immediately, the count took an agonizing 24 hours.
But on Saturday evening, hope blossomed into joy. Hassan Rouhani, the sole moderate on the ballot, exceeded all expectations to sweep a field made up of five other candidates, winning 51% of the vote and narrowly avoiding a runoff. Iranians celebrated in the streets with dancing and music, an infectious jubilation that led even the White House to grudgingly admit that despite expectations for fraud, the Iranian people finally had their say.
Newsha Tavakolian is based in Tehran. LightBox previously featured Tavakolian's portrait series, Look.
Aryn Baker is the Middle East bureau chief for TIME. Follow her on Twitter @arynebaker.


text:
Artwork designed by
Easily customize this bag with your designs, text, or photos to complement your style. This personalized cosmetic bag is a great addition to your daily life or a wonderful gift for a friend or two.
- Dimensions: 5" x 8".
- Satin fabric exterior, black nylon interior.
- Fashion and easy to take.
- Perfect for touch-up essentials, lipstick, nail polish, and even a few nail files.
One size
- Price: 11.99 41.16 68% OFF
- Add To Cart
Save up to 10%
- 10+ Articles – 1% Off
- 20+ Articles – 2% Off
- 40+ Articles – 4% Off
- 60+ Articles – 6% Off
- 80+ Articles – 8% Off
- 100+ Articles – 10% Off
Design templates
Other goods you may like
8" x 5" Cosmetic Bag
Your cosmetics are expensive so they should be kept in ideal conditions. These adorable cosmetic bags are a wonderful way to flaunt your style and hold everything from your day to day make-up essentials to skincare products. These Cosmetic Bag are made from durable polyester fabric, black nylon interior, Zippered hidden interior compartment. Dimensions: 8"W x 5"H. You can customize the bags with your own photos and designs to complement your unique style. These bags are great not only for personal use but also given as a gift for young and old alike!
|One Size
|A (inch)
|B (inch)
Custom Cosmetic Bag. Just how you want it.
Designing your own product, cheap watches, with our Product Designer is as easy as 1-2-3. Choose from lots of products and search through our ever-growing Marketplace of over half a million designs to make your items exactly the way you want them. Create snapback hats, phone case, custom buttons—we've got it all. Follow these simple steps to create your own product:
1.Choose Your Own Product to Customize
To make your own Product, click on the "Choose Product" tab on the left of the Product Designer toolbar. In the box below, you will find our entire product range. You can then browse through the wide variety of custom keychains, Phone case and other accessories. All of our products are customizable.
Clicking the "Select Category" drop down will help you narrow the field by clothing, accessories and so on. Clicking the "All Size" and "All Color" drop downs help you further narrow the field. Color can also be chosen by clicking on your preferred color box in the bottom right-hand corner of the Product Designer.
2. Create Your Own Product with Unique Designs
To design your own gear, click on the "Choose Design" tab in the Product Designer toolbar. In the box below, you will find a search field to search for specific designs, a drop down to filter by category and a 5X5 grid with thumbnails of our more popular designs.
Click on a design and it will appear centered on your product. If you want the design somewhere other than the front of your chosen product, use the product image boxes on the right side of the Product Designer to toggle between the front, the back and the sleeves (if applicable) of your product. *We cannot print on ALL areas of ALL products, so only printable areas are shown.
3. Make Your Own Product with Personalized Text
To make your own Product with personalized text, click on the "Add Text" tab in the Product Designer toolbar. The text tool box will appear in the middle of the printing area. It works like most word processors. You can choose fonts in the font drop down. You can BOLD ,italicize or underline your text using the respective bold ,italicize and underline buttons. You can change text's color in the 30 colors below.
- Recently Viewed
- Custom Jerseys
- 5 star:
- 4 star:
- 3 star:
- 2 star:
- 1 star:
"So sturdy - checkers love it"
Reviewed by juelmer 29/11/2016
Product Quality: Excellent Recommended: Yes Shipped on time: Yes
Print Quality: Excellent
About the product:
These bags are so thick and sturdy, they stand up to allow checkers to fill them (instead of flopping into a blob like most canvas bags). And they are so big, everything fits inside. I bought enough to replace all my shopping bags.
About the print:
The design is crisp and the colors are bright.
"Great Tote Bag!"
Reviewed by Maria 28/11/2016
Product Quality: Excellent Recommended: Yes Shipped on time: Yes
Print Quality: Excellent
About the product:
One of The Bloggess's great works on a massive, roomy, VERY sturdy tote! It carries everything with room to spare.
About the print:
Looks fantastic. Clear and sharp!
"Precious Pic & Great Tote"
Reviewed by Kineta Langford 27/11/2016
Product Quality: Excellent Recommended: Yes Shipped on time: Yes
Print Quality: Excellent
About the product:
I Love this bag! I use it everyday, I seriously don't leave home without it. It holds my cosmetic bag, paperwork, water bottle, lunch bag, umbrella, phone charger, hairspray plus a lot more. I wish it came in more colors I would order another one.
About the print:
Amazing picture of Cecil and his cub. I call it my Cecil bag, he lives with me forever!
"Super Sweet for the Drama Geek"
Reviewed by Mompurchase 26/11/2016
Product Quality: Excellent Recommended: Yes Shipped on time: Yes
Print Quality: Excellent
About the product:
I got this for my daughter who is very involved in community theater and it was a hit. The quality of the canvas is good. and the bag is roomy enough for her to keep her clothes in when she has to change into costumes. She is required to have her own bag or box. Very pleased with the purchase.
About the print:
The printing turned out really good.
"Sturdy Tote"
Reviewed by lovescolo 25/11/2016
Product Quality: Excellent Recommended: Yes Shipped on time: Yes
Print Quality: Excellent
About the product:
I got this on great sale, and I also bought some budget totes at the same time. I wish I'd gone all with the heavier duty canvas bags because this one blows the others out of the water. I also like the size of it, and the design is too cute. I plan to tote around my crochet projects.
About the print:
Design is black print on the canvas and it turned out great. There are lots of intricacies with lots of words within the heart, but they're all legible and clear.


text:
- At Motorcycle Insurance Helper, riders quickly find motorcycle insurance quotes which are within their budget.
The online database features major insurance providers in every state and capital city throughout the United States.
Visitors can find quotes for all major makes and models, so finding affordable motorcycle insurance is possible no matter what bike you ride.


text:
Alan Richardson and Karen Tack are the best-selling authors of Hello, Cupcake!, What's New, Cupcake? and Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My!.
Using ordinary candy and snacks, a few everyday kitchen tools, a little good old fashioned ingenuity, and a dollop of fun, the two have turned the cake-decorating world on its head. They have been working together for two decades to create sophisticated, yet comical treats for the covers of America's favorite magazines.
Their appearances on The Martha Stewart Show, The Rachel Ray Show, The Paula Deen Show, CBS's The Early Show, and many appearances on the TODAY Show have made them America's cupcake celebrities. The two have toured cooking schools, festivals, expos, and state fairs across the country and love demonstrating how to be a candy detective and find the right candy for the right design.
Called "The Cake Whisperer" by Gourmet Magazine, Karen trained at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in restaurant kitchens before following her passion for baking and pursuing a career in food styling.
Alan, dubbed the "McGyver of Candy," studied at The Art Student's League and worked as an art director and photographer before his career in cookbooks. In 2005, Alan received both The Best International Cookbook Award and The Jane Grigson Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals for his work on The Breath of a Wok.
Alan and Karen's next book, Cake My Day!, is available now!
Explore more of Alan and Karen's creative cupcake designs at hellocupcakebook.com/.
Instagram: @whatsnewcupcake


text:
Das Foto zeigt das Rathaus in Gemünden, von der Scherenburg aus gesehen.
Übrigens: Von hier oben haben Sie einen wunderschönen Weitblick in das Maintal.
A warm welcome to our english speaking visitors!
Our city, a state approved resort, is named after the mouths of the rivers Fränkische Saale and Sinn. The Main valley, the romantic valleys of the tributaries, the "Spessart" forest and the vineyards of the Franconian wine country invite you in all their diversity to rest and relax or to active recreation. If you come to us as a biker, we have an excellent network of biking routes available.
About 150 km of marked hiking trails invite you to hike between forests, water and vineyards. Hospitality is very important to us. From the savory snack to the fine menu, our hosts present specialties from the region. A glass of Franconian wine or a draft beer should not be missing.


text:
Become a student member today for free and be part of the RACGP community
Enrolments for the 2020.2 KFP and AKT exams close at 9:00 am, Monday 10 August 2020
Practice Experience Program is a self-directed education program designed to support non vocationally registered doctors on their pathway to RACGP Fellowship
RACGP offer courses and events to further develop the knowledge you need to develop your GP career
Discover a world of educational opportunities to support your lifelong learning
Become a provider with the QI&CPD Program and be recognised for the quality education and training you offer GPs
The Red Book provides the general practice team with guidance on opportunistic and proactive preventive care
Download the Standards for general practice (5th edition) - a benchmark for quality care and risk management in Australian general practices
Compliance arrangements for Medicare changed on 1 July 2018
Review the requirements for collecting patient feedback
Advice and guidelines for GPs and practice teams to help protect general practice information systems
Video consultations can provide convenient and accessible healthcare delivery
Read all of the RACGP reports and submissions on various healthcare topics
Read all of the RACGP position statements on various healthcare topics
Join our RACGP Facebook groups
The RACGP has published the Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice 9th edition (Red Book) since 1989 to support evidence-based preventive activities in primary care.
The Red Book is now widely accepted as the main guide to the provision of preventive care in Australian general practice.
The Red Book is designed to provide the general practice team with guidance on opportunistic and proactive preventive care.
It covers primary (preventing the initial occurrence of a disorder) and secondary (preventive early detection and intervention) activities.
The Red Book provides a single entry point to common conditions seen in Australian general practice and offers practical advice on the kind of screening and services that should be provided to the general population.
This resource is provided under licence by the RACGP. Full terms are available on the licence terms page.
In summary, you must not edit or adapt it or use it for any commercial purposes.
You must also acknowledge the RACGP as the owner.
Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice 9th Edition (PDF 3MB)
Lifecyle Charts (PDF 70KB)
Appendix 2A - Family history screening questionnaire (PDF 35KB)
Appendix 2B -Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Criteria for making a diagnosis of familial hypercholestrolaemia in adults (PDF 40KB)
Appendix 3A - 'Red-flag' early intervention referral guide (PDF 379KB)
Appendix 8A - Australian cardiovascular disease risk charts (PDF 405KB)
Appendix 13A - The 3 Incontinence Questions 3IQ (PDF38KB)


text:
What is a 25 dollar visa gift card?
A gift card or gift certificate, 25 dollar visa gift card, is a document that confirms the payment of a certain amount to the cashier of the store. It is usually issued in the form of a plastic card, packed in a gift envelope or postcard and provided with instructions for use.
Anyone who has bought a 25 dollar visa gift card can transfer it to any other person. The one to whom the card was presented has the right to present it in the store and receive the goods for an amount equal to its value.
What does a 25 dollar visa gift card mean for a customer?
Buyer – a great solution for a gift.
Thus, a gift card, 25 dollar visa gift card, allows you to make a great gift even to a little familiar person. Instead of giving some kind of souvenir or bypassing dozens of shops in search of the same thing, you can simply hand over the certificate, giving the choice of a particular gift to the recipient. So, 25 dollar visa gift card!
What does a 25 dollar visa gift card mean for an entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur – the rapid growth of working capital.
For an entrepreneur, the sale of 25 dollar visa gift card is also very profitable – mainly because it artificially increases the companys working capital. In fact, the funds received from the sale of cards are an interest-free loan, which is given to the store by the buyers themselves.
25 dollar visa gift card.


text:
i would suggest you look at the dates of posts on those other forums paypal do not sell debts and even if they do, there is stuff and all any debts buyer could do yo you in the UK. forget it, or even better go complaint to your bank and tell them paypal did not advise you £1200 would come out of your a/c, which they should do, and that it was the result of fraud. you don't have to tell them any details. as for the rest of your debts.. debt IS NOT A CRIMINAL OFFENCE IN THE UK..where the beep did you get that from!! pers i'd be opening a parachute account and getting asll your income paid into that so NO-ONE can get their hands on it. cause NW are just about to introduce 40% OD int rate and they will forever be draining you of money get OUT NOW from them. dx
I'm aware there are some grammatical and reference errors but the post expired before I could fix. I'd really like to know if I've made valid points or not. Thanks.
OBS PCN CCJ/Judgement - St Johns Retail Park Wolverhampton. - wasn't at home due to lockdown - Can i set aside?pdf only please read our upload carefully dx
OBS PCN CCJ/Judgement - St Johns Retail Park Wolverhampton. - wasn't at home due to lockdown - Can i set aside?
By Dizzy blonde · PostedAnother thing, they say they have photographic evidence of the entry and exit times, but have not included it in the SAR. If they have photos shouldn't they provide them in the SAR? And if they don't have them now, how can they prove anything? Should I ask OBS to produce the photos?
Is this any better? I've resigned myself to losing. Admittedly, I don't quite know what I'm doing. I just hope I get a remote hearing, that should save me some embarrassment. 1) The Claimants pleaded case is that the Defendant entered into an agreement with Provident subsequently assigned to Vanquis Bank Limited under account reference xxx. 2) It is admitted I have had financial dealings with Provident in the past. However, have no recollection of the alleged reference number the claimant refers to. 3) In February 2019 I made a formal written request to the Claimant for them to provide me with a copy of my Consumer Credit Agreement as entitled to do so under sections 78 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. 4) On the 21 June 2019 the Claimant sent a response which enclosed a reconstituted copy of an agreement, default notice, notice of assignment Provident to Vanquis, notice of assignment Vanquis to Lowell. [EXHIBIT x, x & x]. 5) On 30/07/19, I received a claims form from the County Court Business Centre, Northampton, for the amount of £369.84. The claimant contends that the claim is for the sum of £369.84 in respect of monies owing under an alleged agreement with the account no xxxx pursuant to The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA). 6) Contained within the claimants particulars the claimant states that the account was subject to assignment from Provident to Vanquis. The claimant states a further assignment to them occurred on 12/06/2017 with notice given. 7) It is denied notice of assignment from Provident to Vanquis and subsequently Vanquis to Lowell were ever received. 😎 The claimant states documents were received at both addresses. The claimant doesn't appear able to confirm my address and therefore cannot say with certainty said documents were received. Furthermore, the client did not issue said documents and therefore cannot prove delivery. 9) It is denied any communication took place with myself and Vanquis Bank Limited. Any alleged legal assignment to part of the "Fresh Start" initiative had not been informed. I have no previous knowledge. 10) Under the consumer credit act 2006, until debts have been repaid, there is an obligation to send statements and notices to the debtor at prescribed intervals at no more than 12 months. The statement should explain the money borrowed, money paid, interest in all cases and the outstanding amount. Consequences of failing to make repayments and the opportunity of making minimum payments should be informed. The Claimant has submitted a statement of accounts dated March 2019. This having followed my request for a credit consumer agreement. It is denied this document and any such required statement of accounts required under section 77A during the alleged agreement were ever received. 11) The claimant states that a default notice was issued on 18thJanuary 2017. The payment date requested by Vanquis Bank Limited on said document is 28thFebruary 2017. The formal Notice of Default that was accompanying this letter displays a requested payment date, 28thFebruary 2019. (Exhibit x, x) 12) I argue that this is not in fact a COPY of an original default notice, that they state was issued during February 2017, but that this is a fabricated version of a default notice created by Lowell. Either way the default notice was not issued by the assigned creditor (Vanquis). 13) It is therefore contended that the original creditor failed to serve a valid Default Notice pursuant to section 87(1) Service of a notice on the debtor or in accordance with section 88 (a "default notice ") is necessary before the creditor or owner can become entitled, by reason of any breach by the debtor of a regulated agreement. 14) The Claimant states a default notice was not required. If there is a default in payments during the fixed term a default notice must be issued. The Claimant states they were informed a default notice was sent on 18thJanuary. The Claimants case relies upon being informed and does not constitute fact. 15) It is denied a default notice was ever received. 16) It is admitted I responded to the Claimant's pre-action protocol letter addressed in my name. I indicated I did not know if I owed the debt. I indicated as such having no recollection of affiliation with Vanquis nor Lowell. A default for the allege debt appearing on my credit file only November 2019. 17) I understand that the claimant is an Assignee, a buyer of defunct or bad debts which are bought on mass portfolios at a much reduced cost to the amount claimed and which the original creditors have already written off as a capital loss and claimed against taxable income. As an assignee or creditor as defined in section 189 of the CCA this applies to this new requirement on assignment of rights. This means that when an assignee purchases debts (or otherwise acquires rights under a credit agreement) it also acquires certain obligations to the borrower including the duty to comply with CCA requirements (such as the rules on statements and notices and other post-contractual information). The assignee becomes the creditor under the agreement. This ensures that essential consumer protections under the CCA cannot be circumvented by assigning the debt to a third party. 18) Under Civil Procedure Rule 16.5 (4) Where the claim includes a money claim, a defendant shall be taken to require that any allegation relating to the amount of money claimed be proved unless he expressly admits the allegation. Therefore, it is expected that the Claimant be required to prove the allegation that the money is owed as claimed.
Our picks
@curryspcworld Refuse Refund defective F/Freezer 5day old @TeamKnowhowUK
catchingup posted a topic in Currys/Dixons,Currys Refuse Refund F/Freezer 5day old. Read more at https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/422656-currys-refuse-refund-ffreezer-5day-old/
- 5 replies
Picked Bycatchingup,
Caught in Sainsburys - police say i must do a Community Resolution Order - Help I'm a Nurse
Pug Lover81 posted a topic in Retail loss Prevention/Other shoplifting allegations.,Hi,
I was in Sainsbury's today and did scan and shop.
I arrived in after a busy day at work and immediately got distracted by the clothes.
I put a few things in my trolley and then did a shop.
I paid and was about to get into my car when the security guard stopped me and asked me to come back in.
I did and they took me upstairs.
I was mortified and said I forgot to scan the clothes and a conditioner, 5 items.
I know its unacceptable but I was distracted and Initially hadn't really planned to use scan and shop.
No excuse.
I offered to pay for the goods but the manager said it was too late.
He looked at the CCTV and because I didn't try to scan the items he was phoning the police.
The cost of the items was about £40.
I was crying at this point and told them I was a nurse, just coming from work and I could get struck off.
They rang the police anyway and they came and issued me with a community resolution notice, which goes off my record in a year.
I feel terrible. I have to declare this to my employer and NMC.
They kept me in a room on my own with 4 staff and have banned me from all stores.
The police said if I didn't do the community order I would go to court and they would refer me to the PPS.
I'm so stressed,
can u appeal this or should I just accept it?
Thanks for reading
- 6 replies
The courier industry – some basic points for customers
BankFodder posted a topic in Postal and Delivery Services,The courier industry – some basic points for customers. Read more at https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/421913-the-courier-industry-%E2%80%93-some-basic-points-for-customers/
- 1 reply
Amigo Loans investigated over affordability checks
NewsBot posted a topic in General Consumer issues in the media...,The controversial sub-prime lender says the City watchdog is investigating its practices.
View the full article
- 0 replies
style="text-align:center;"> Please note that this topic has not had any new posts for the last 3930 days.
If you are trying to post a different story then you should start your own new thread. Posting on this thread is likely to mean that you won't get the help and advice that you need.
If you are trying to post information which is relevant to the story in this thread then please flag it up to the site team and they will allow you to post.
Thank you
If you are trying to post a different story then you should start your own new thread. Posting on this thread is likely to mean that you won't get the help and advice that you need.
If you are trying to post information which is relevant to the story in this thread then please flag it up to the site team and they will allow you to post.
Thank you
Recommended Posts
Recently Browsing 0 Caggers
No registered users viewing this page.
Have we helped you ...?


text:
Friday afternoon art classes
When I was a little girl attending Duff Valley District 4, we all loved Friday afternoons. (I'm speaking for myself and the half-dozen other students in our little one-room schoolhouse.) Of course, Friday afternoons were wonderful because the weekend lay ahead. And the other reason that they were wonderful was that we had art class after last recess.
We all did the same art project, no matter which grade we were in -- kindergarten, eighth grade, or anything between. Some of us cut, pasted, and colored a lot better than others, but before we went home on Friday afternoon, everyone's project was pinned to a bulletin board where it would be displayed for the next week or two. Seeing my handwork in comparison with the others motivated me to cut, paste, and color more neatly.
And we did do a lot of cutting, pasting, and coloring. Sometimes the teacher used the hectograph to copy a coloring sheet, and sometimes, we drew our own pictures. Sometimes we cut pieces from construction paper and pasted the pieces together to make a valentine or a turkey or whatnot.
A lot of our art work was flat, but I do remember some three-dimensional projects: flowers cut from egg carton sections or made from crepe paper, mosaics made with shards of Easter-egg shells, and even a sculpture of a cow's head made from crumpled aluminum foil.
Once in a while, our teacher got out the water-paint boxes or mixed up a batch of tempera paint. We all painted whatever she announced our subject would be -- such as "trees in autumn colors." And once in a blue moon, we did a finger-painting.
We painted just often enough to make us super-excited when we got to do it again. I am not sure whether we painted so rarely because paints were expensive or because our teachers hated the mess.
I remember quite a bit of spatter painting. It only required one color of paint, and the paint was applied with the teacher's close supervision, outside if the weather permitted. It only took a minute to do the spattering. The procedure was this:
- Draw or trace a shape and cut it out.
- Lay the cut-out (or several cut-outs) on a sheet of construction paper.
- Put on a very large shirt, backwards.
- Dip the bristles of an old toothbrush in tempera paint and scrub the toothbrush over a small window screen so little drops of paint spray all over the paper.
- Let the paint dry and remove the cut-outs.
The day that I made my silhouette the teacher set up the filmstrip projector while we were gone to recess. When we came back inside, we took turns sitting in the projector's bright light and tracing each other's silhouettes. Then we cut out our silhouettes and spatter-painted them. I think I was in third or fourth grade at the time.
I did dozens of Friday afternoon art projects before I left country school at the end of 8th grade, but the only one I still have is my silhouette. I found it in my mother's things after she passed away.


text:
It was the end of an era in late-night television last night, but the outcome was less tumultuous compared to the recent uproar surrounding Jay Leno and Conan O' Brien.
Bandleader Kevin Eubanks ended his 18-year association with "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Friday, the Associated Press reported. He had been a part of the NBC late-night program since 1992 and became musical director three years later succeeding Branford Marsalis.
"I don't think we've ever had an argument," Leno said as he bid adieu to his now-former sidekick on Friday's program. "We've had a lot of fun."
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
On the show, highlights of Leno and Eubanks over the years were shown in a retrospective clip, followed by a performance by Eubanks.
Also leaving with Eubanks were members of the "Tonight Show" band: keyboardist Gerry Etkins, saxophonist Ralph Moore, bassist Derrick "Dock" Murdock, vocalist and percussionist Vicki Randle, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith.
Ricky Minor, a former music director from "American Idol," and his band will take over the musical reins for "The Tonight Show" June 7.
In April, Eubanks, 52, announced that he was leaving "The Tonight Show" because he wanted a "change of pace" after 18 years. He claimed that the Leno-O'Brien brouhaha had nothing to do with his decision.
"After 18 years of playing America into commercials, I'm gonna go somewhere where I can finish a song," Eubanks said at the time.
Eubanks was with Leno on the now-cancelled "The Jay Leno Show" and later returned to "The Tonight Show" when Leno took over the late-night program from O'Brien in March.
Despite leaving his high-profile television gig, Eubanks won't be short of work in the immediate future. He and his band will be performing live throughout the summer starting June 23 at The Baked Potato in West Studio City, Calif.


text:
|[log] [tgz]
|Daniel Erat <firstname.lastname@example.com>
|Wed Jan 06 20:30:14 2016 +0000
|android-build-merger <email@example.com>
|Wed Jan 06 20:30:14 2016 +0000
|48e7e363b22de734efa9ca2bdb0d02976a432918 [diff]
|f47b11cc8e8e27f27d1772c18f09135a948dd59f [diff]
Integrate upstream changes to 2.2.0. am: f47b11cc8e * commit 'f47b11cc8e8e27f27d1772c18f09135a948dd59f': (179 commits) [maven-release-plugin] prepare release nanohttpd-project-2.2.0 added some descriptions to the pom code formating #253 add a gradle dependecy description #222 Decode headers before write remote-addr Rename NanoWebSocketServer to NanoWSD. attempt to fix the test Detached the WebSocket from the Server: It makes more sense if each socket knows how to handle itself. Updated WebSocket class to handle itself in an overridable manner. Added more tests; all coverage checks are met now. Added SSLServerSocketFactoryTest; Fixed non-static classes and wrong return. read the encode request header exact fix #240 Added ServerSocketFactory JUnit test encoded multipart requests #240 little imp correction and more test coverage #243 Fix: strange compilation error Unit test - NanoHttpd throws an exception if temp directory doesn't exist #243 Fix: Issue #243 : NanoHttpd throws an exception if temp directory doesn't exist #243 Allows WebSocket servers to easily override default HTTP behavior. Fix content-length not being parsed as long ...
NanoHTTPD is a light-weight HTTP server designed for embedding in other applications, released under a Modified BSD licence.
It is being developed at Github and uses Apache Maven for builds & unit testing:
We'll create a custom HTTP server project using Maven for build/dep system. This tutorial assumes you are using a Unix variant and a shell. First, install Maven and Java SDK if not already installed. Then run:
mvn compile mvn exec:java -pl webserver -Dexec.mainClass="fi.iki.elonen.SimpleWebServer"
You should now have a HTTP file server running on http://localhost:8080/.
Let's raise the bar and build a custom web application next:
mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.example -DartifactId=myHellopApp -DinteractiveMode=false cd myHellopApp
pom.xml, and add this between <dependencies>:
<dependency> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId>  <artifactId>nanohttpd</artifactId> <version>2.2.0-SNAPSHOT</version> </dependency>
src/main/java/com/example/App.java and replace it with:
package com.example; import java.util.Map; import java.io.IOException; import fi.iki.elonen.NanoHTTPD; public class App extends NanoHTTPD { public App() throws IOException { super(8080); start(); System.out.println( "\nRunning! Point your browers to http://localhost:8080/ \n" ); } public static void main(String[] args) { try { new App(); } catch( IOException ioe ) { System.err.println( "Couldn't start server:\n" + ioe ); } } @Override public Response serve(IHTTPSession session) { String msg = "
Hello server
\n"; Map<String, String> parms = session.getParms(); if (parms.get("username") == null) { msg += "<form action='?' method='get'>\n
Your name: <input type='text' name='username'>
\n" + "</form>\n"; } else { msg += "
Hello, " + parms.get("username") + "!
"; } return newFixedLengthResponse( msg + "\n" ); } }
Compile and run the server:
mvn compile mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="com.example.App"
If it started ok, point your browser at http://localhost:8080/ and enjoy a web server that asks your name and replies with a greeting.
Nanolets are like sevlet's only that they have a extrem low profile. They offer an easy to use system for a more complex server application. This text has to be extrended with an example, so for now take a look at the unit tests for the usage. https://github.com/NanoHttpd/nanohttpd/blob/master/nanolets/src/test/java/fi/iki/elonen/router/AppNanolets.java
We are currently in the process of stabilizing NanoHttpd from the many pull requests and feature requests that were integrated over the last few months. The next release will come soon, and there will not be any more "intended" major changes before the next release. If you want to use the bleeding edge version, you can clone it from Github, or get it from sonatype.org (see "Maven dependencies / Living on the edge" below).
NanoHTTPD project currently consist of four parts:
/core – Fully functional HTTP(s) server consisting of one (1) Java file, ready to be customized/inherited for your own project
/samples – Simple examples on how to customize NanoHTTPD. See HelloServer.java for a killer app that greets you enthusiastically!
/websocket – Websocket implementation, also in a single Java file. Depends on core.
/webserver – Standalone file server. Run & enjoy. A popular use seems to be serving files out off an Android device.
/nanolets – Standalone nano app server, giving a servlet like system to the implementor.
/fileupload – integration of the apache common file upload library.
index.html and
--cors paramater
Access-Control-Allow-Headers: origin,accept,content-type
Access-Control-Allow-Headers by setting System property:
--cors: activates CORS support,
Access-Control-Allow-Origin will be set to
Access-Control-Allow-Origin will be set to
CORS argument examples
--cors="http://appOne.company.com, http://appTwo.company.com": note the double quotes so that the 2 URLs are considered part of a single argument.
NanoHTTPD is a Maven based project and deployed to central. Most development environments have means to access the central repository. The coordinates to use in Maven are:
<dependencies> <dependency> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId>  <artifactId>nanohttpd</artifactId> <version>CURRENT_VERSION</version> </dependency> </dependencies>
CURRENT_VERSION with whatever is reported latest at http://nanohttpd.org/.)
The coordinates for your development environment should correspond to these. When looking for an older version take care because we switched groupId from com.nanohttpd to org.nanohttpd in mid 2015.
Next it depends what you are useing nanohttpd for, there are tree main usages.
In gradle you can use nano http the same way because gradle accesses the same central repository:
dependencies { runtime( [group: 'org.nanohttpd', name: 'nanohttpd', version: 'CURRENT_VERSION'], ) }
CURRENT_VERSION with whatever is reported latest at http://nanohttpd.org/.)
Just replace the name with the artifact id of the module you want to use and gradle will find it for you.
For a specialized HTTP (HTTPS) service you can use the module with artifactId nanohttpd.
<dependency> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId>  <artifactId>nanohttpd</artifactId> <version>CURRENT_VERSION</version> </dependency>
Here you write your own subclass of fi.iki.elonen.NanoHTTPD to configure and to serve the requests.
For a specialized websocket service you can use the module with artifactId nanohttpd-websocket.
<dependency> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId>  <artifactId>nanohttpd-websocket</artifactId> <version>CURRENT_VERSION</version> </dependency>
Here you write your own subclass of fi.iki.elonen.NanoWebSocketServer to configure and to serve the websocket requests. A small standard echo example is included as fi.iki.elonen.samples.echo.DebugWebSocketServer. You can use it as a starting point to implement your own services.
For a more classic aproach, perhaps to just create a HTTP server serving mostly service files from your disk, you can use the module with artifactId nanohttpd-webserver.
<dependency> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId> <artifactId>nanohttpd-webserver</artifactId> <version>CURRENT_VERSION</version> </dependency>
The included class fi.iki.elonen.SimpleWebServer is intended to be used as a starting point for your own implementation but it also can be used as is. Staring the class as is will start a http server on port 8080 and publishing the current directory.
The latest Github master version can be fetched through sonatype.org:
<dependencies> <dependency> <artifactId>nanohttpd</artifactId> <groupId>org.nanohttpd</groupId> <version>XXXXX-SNAPSHOT</version> </dependency> </dependencies> ... <repositories> <repository> <id>sonatype-snapshots</id> <url>https://oss.sonatype.org/content/repositories/snapshots</url> <snapshots> <enabled>true</enabled> </snapshots> </repository> </repositories>
Just a hint how to generate a certificate for localhost.
keytool -genkey -keyalg RSA -alias selfsigned -keystore keystore.jks -storepass password -validity 360 -keysize 2048 -ext SAN=DNS:localhost,IP:127.0.0.1 -validity 9999
This will generate a keystore file named 'keystore.jks' with a self signed certificate for a host named localhost with the ip adress 127.0.0.1 . Now you can use:
server.makeSecure(NanoHTTPD.makeSSLSocketFactory("/keystore.jks", "password".toCharArray()));
Before you start the server to make Nanohttpd serve https connections, when you make sure 'keystore.jks' is in your classpath .
Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and suggested fixes.


text:
Re: Our registration deadline
Dear Executive / Professional,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to apply and represent professionals from the
industry in this year's edition of the registry . Congratulations! Our Research Committee nominates a handful of potential candidates based on many different criteria including their current standing, recent accomplishments, as well as information present on professional registries, directories, associations, and authoritative social networks.
Given your background, we believe that you would make a fitting addition to our exclusive network. There is no fee to apply or for inclusion.
As we compile our data from a variety of secondary sources, you must verify your biographical information for candidacy by
complete the application here
If approved, you will be listed alongside thousands of accomplished members in the prestigious Registry of Distinguished Professionals. This year's registration deadline is 6-15-2015, so it's imperative you finalize your application before this date.
Our members experience a wealth of benefits. You will have access to network with an elite group of professionals from nearly every imaginable industry in over 170 countries. This will open up countless opportunities for you, and provide the recognition and exposure you deserve!
We commend you on your achievements thus far, and we look forward to welcoming you to our organization.
The Membership Division 2015
If you don't want to receive emails any more, please Unsubscribe


text:
James Harrison, Jr. (born May 4, 1978) is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Kent State.
A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Harrison has earned Super Bowl rings with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. He has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Harrison was the youngest of 14 children to James Sr. (a chemical truck driver) and Mildred. He played little league baseball in Scranton, PA for Sloan little league's Green Team. He was selected to the All-Star team in 1991. He grew up in Akron, and his favorite NFL team was the Cleveland Browns, who played only 40 miles from his house. His mother did not want him to play at first. It took both Harrison and his best friend from childhood, David Walker, to convince her. When he started to play, he excelled at both linebacker and running back. He attended two high schools his freshman year, Archbishop Hoban High School before attending Coventry High School. He was one of the first African-Americans to play football at Coventry, and he graduated in 1998.


text:
We introduced fractions greater than one by modeling them with pattern blocks and writing them as a mixed number, and also as an improper fraction. Then we discussed the similarity between the two numbers.
After lots of examples with pattern blocks, we moved to pictures in our journals. We started with the mixed number, drew the picture, then named it as an improper fraction. After several of those, we started with the improper fraction, drew the picture, then named it as a mixed number.
The next day, we talked about how we went between the two types of fractions using pictures to help us. After examining our pictures, we noticed some shortcuts to help us be more efficient when changing from one type of fraction to the other. Eventually, the kids discovered the multiplication and division connection to help speed them along.
|Fractions Greater Than One Anchor Chart


text:
Chocolate & banana cake
Nutrition and extra info
- Freeze un-iced only
Nutrition: per slice
- kcal502
- fat27g
- saturates9g
- carbs63g
- sugars43g
- fibre2g
- protein7g
- salt0.51g
- 100ml sunflower oil, plus extra to grease
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is made from pressing sunflower seeds and extracting the oil. It's usually…
- 175g caster sugar
- 175g self-raising flour
- half tsp bicarbonate of soda
Bicarbonate of soda
Bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, is an alkali which is used to raise soda breads and full-…
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 100g chocolate chips or chunks
- 175g very ripe bananas
Probably the best known, most popular tropical fruit, their name probably derives from the…
- 3 medium eggs, 2 separated
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition packed with protein and a…
- 50ml milk
One of the most widely used ingredients, milk is often referred to as a 'complete' food…
For the topping
- 100g milk chocolate
Milk chocolatemill-k chok-lit
Milk chocolate is classically made from dark chocolate of low cocoa solid content and a higher…
- 100ml soured cream
- handful dried banana chips, roughly chopped
Probably the best known, most popular tropical fruit, their name probably derives from the…
Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment (allow it to come 2cm above top of tin). Mix the sugar, flour, bicarb, cocoa and chocolate in a large bowl.
Mash the bananas in a bowl and stir in the whole egg plus 2 yolks, followed by the oil and milk. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Quickly stir the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients, stir in a quarter of the egg whites to loosen the mixture, then gently fold in the rest. Gently scrape into the tin and bake for 1 hr 10-15 mins, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the tin on a wire rack. To make the icing, melt the chocolate and soured cream together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Chill in the fridge until spreadable. Remove cake from tin, roughly swirl icing over and scatter with the banana chips.


text:
The April 1977 issue of American Artist magazine includes an article by Nick Meglin in which he describes exactly why legendary cartoonist Jack Davis will never yield the title of "fastest draw in the East or West" to any challenger. To demonstrate this claim, Meglin provides a series of roughs Davis prepared for the October 1974 cover of Time magazine.
Meglin tells us that not only would Jack davis often be called later in the week, when Time's editors had for one reason or another decided to change track on a cover story, but even on this abbreviated schedule Davis would typically begin by providing the editors with as many as 15 rough concept sketches!
Davis would execute these concepts on a special pad Time provided to its cover artists (as you can see in these examples) pre-printed with a red border and black TIME logo at the same size as the actual magazine.
Once Davis received approval, the execution of the finished illustration would typically take him less than 24 hours. He would then deliver the artwork in person to Time's downtown New York offices. Remarkably, in the case of this particular cover, the concept was changed yet again, even after the artork had been completed -- and the amazing Jack Davis, "fastest draw in the East or West" began and finished another entirely new cover in just three hours in the client's office!
* Many thanks to Bill Peckmann, who provided all of today's scans!


text:
Copyright 2011-3011 Alternative News Forum, All Rights Reserved.
As the Obama administration ponders arming Libyan Rebels, the danger and irony of such an action is not lost on American Patriots, who are opposed to more foreign interventionism. What is emerging cannot be minimized or disregarded. The evidence clearly points to an emerging theme of global Islamic jihad among the Libyan rebels, as it is also being noted among other uprisings throughout the region.
The fact that Iran made a special video educating their people about the imminent appearance of the Imam Mahdi, or the "last Imam" speaks volumes.
This is a moment when American lawmakers need to clear their heads and their resolve and put a stop to US involvement in a war which will eventually result in arming more Jihadists against Americans and the West. We have already done that once when earlier administrations armed and trained a young freedom fighter for the Afghan people named Osama Bin Laden in the 1980s.
Informed observers who are not affiliated with a party, an agenda or a political strategy one way or the other can see that what is taking place now in the Mideast has a specific undercurrent. That undercurrent is flowing along ideological lines that pour straight into the existing river of hatred for the west that has inspired the radical Islamic dream of global Jihad.
If the Obama administration continues to support the Libyan rebels with arms and more tactical and missile support, we will be inadvertently helping to pave the streets they will run on later as they eventually begin to unify their disparate dreams across the Mideast into one colossal united Islamic army with the goal of annihilating the West. THAT is exactly where this is all going.
It's insanity for the Obama administration to be supporting what is taking place in Libya. This will come back to harm us in ways we cannot imagine at this time.
Here's what one rebel fighter said who is a University student in Libya. My guess is that he is not alone in his sentiments.
"We want a society based on the Quran," he said, speaking in the formal Arabic tones of a mosque preacher.
"Freedom of religion, we don't want it," he said. "We want the freedom to practice our religion, but we don't want freedom for Jews and Christians and to have naked women and alcohol."
Years from now when historians are trying to pick through the rubble of the third world war, looking for evidence of just exactly when and where it all started, they will be looking squarely in the eyes of the American decision makers in the Obama administration who chose to do the most catastrophically foolish thing in any modern American presidency, to choose to arm the very people whose ultimate goal in life is to destroy us, our civilization, our religion, our way of life and everything that we hold dear.
That's where the accountability will lie after the great and final war is over.
Chase Kyla Hunter 3.30.11
Related Articles
- Al Qaeda's Libya Pilgrimage (thedailybeast.com)
- Are Libyan rebels al-Qaida sympathizers? U.S. doesn't think so (openchannel.msnbc.msn.com)
- US Finds Hints of al-Qaeda Among Libyan Rebels (newser.com)
- "The Libyan debacle continues – now its mission creep: Washington in Fierce Debate on Arming Libyan Rebels" and related posts (crackersquire.blogspot.com)
- Libya rebels not anti-West, but Qaeda a worry-group (reuters.com)
- "Libyan Rebel Commander Admits His Fighters Have al-Qaeda Links" and related posts (theodoresworld.net)
- Intelligence on Libyan opposition shows "flickers" of al-Qaeda, says top Nato commander (telegraph.co.uk)
- Should the US Arm Libyan Rebels, Despite 'Flickers' of Al Qaeda Influence? – New York Magazine (news.google.com)
- Analysis: Al Qaeda may spy opportunity in Libya violence (reuters.com)
- Libyan civil war: An opening for al Qaeda and jihad? (cnn.com)
- Constitutional Problems With The Libyan War (mountainrepublic.net)
- West's fears over spectre of al-Qaeda among rebels (telegraph.co.uk)
- Libyan rebel commander admits his fighters have al-Qaeda links (telegraph.co.uk)
- For Discussion: Should The US Give Libyan Rebels Weapons?? (bossip.com)
- Obama considers arming Libyan rebels (thehill.com)


text:
Song of Style Revolve Collection
Aimee Song's Revolve Collection Was Inspired by Princess Diana and Samantha Jones
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. POPSUGAR has affiliate and advertising partnerships so we get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase.
Photo 29 of 63
Song of Style Maven Maxi Dress in Sky Blue from Revolve.com
0previous images
32more images


text:
Difference between revisions of "Popovtsy"
(cat, changed tag)
Vandal 148 (talk | contribs)
m (Popovtsy moved to Popovtsy :P)
(No difference)
Revision as of 09:14, September 7, 2006
Priestly Old Believers or Popovtsy are those Old Believers who in principle consider such churches who have adopted the ritual observations rejected by the Old Believers to be schismatic, but not necessarily heretic. All Old Believers consider the practices of the post-Nikonitan Russian Church and other similar churches to have a ritual observance alien to what they consider truly Orthodox. However, the Popovtsy do consider it possible to receive "new ritualists" with myrrhon, since Popovtsy discern between heretics and schismatics. As a consequence of the fact that some priests never accepted the ritual changes and had kept myrrhon consecrated before the schism, which could be mixed with olive oil, the Popovtsy received Nikonians with myrrhon and sometimes also got the opportunity to receive priests and finally also Metropolitan Ambrosios of Sarajevo, which enabled them to establish an episcopal hierarchy.
Popovtsy do, up to this day, receive Nikonitans who have been properly baptized with myrrhon, whereas the priestless always baptize converts including Popovtsy.
Some Popovtsy accepted the "edinover" Church which is a branch of the established Russian Church using the pre-Nikon rite, but the majority of Popovtsy never accepted this, since they consider the post-Nikon Church to be schismatic and thus not Orthodox, although not necessarily heretic.
On dogmatic issues Popovtsy differ only slightly from "conservative" Nikonians. One difference is that Old Believers always baptize converts from the Roman Catholic Church since this Church is considered heretic.