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What Is a Hair Spray Dye?
Hair spray dye is a type of temporary hair dye. Generally, the user applies this type of hair dye by spraying the product from a can directly onto her hair. Some types of hair spray dye are designed for people who want a quick and temporary fix for some hair color issue, such as graying hair. Other types are designed for fun, dramatic, or theatrical use. Hair spray dye is available at a wide variety of retail locations, though from where a customer purchases the dye often depends on the type she wants and her intended outcome.
Many kinds of hair spray dye are designed for people interested in dyeing hair for quick gray coverage or a temporary change. Typically, these kinds of spray dye are available in conventional hair colors like blonde, black, brown, and certain shades of red. People who want to brighten their already gray hair can even find these dyes in gray. Often, these customers aren't yet ready for the permanence or semi-permanence of more traditional hair dye, or they simply want to see what another hair color would look like before they make a more permanent change. Sometimes, these customers just want a temporary fix for special occasions and aren't interested in the application and maintenance involved with traditional hair dye.
Other kinds of hair spray dye are designed for people who want to temporarily change their hair color for events like parties, theater productions, or costume events like Halloween. While these customers can find dye in traditional hair colors like brown, blond, and even gray, such dyes are also available in less conventional colors like purple, green, and blue. Some of these types of spray dye even feature glitter.
Similar to hair spray dye designed for serious use, these kinds of sprays provide varying degrees of coverage. Some offer a thorough, matte coverage. Others perform more like colored hair spray, providing a semi-transparent or glossy coverage rather than opaque coverage.
Typically, where a customer purchases the hair spray dye depends on their intentions for the product. Many retail locations that sell traditional hair dye and other beauty and cosmetics products also sell spray dye. For example, a customer might find the dye at a local drug store or pharmacy, a beauty supply shop, or a larger department store. Too, many costume and party stores sell hair spray dye. Usually, customers who want to temporarily change their hair color for fun or dramatic, rather than serious, reasons have more luck at such shops.
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Personally, I'd rather use a wig or a few colored hair extensions than use those colored dyes.
Especially the cheap ones, I don't trust any company that sells a hair dye, even a temporary one, for only a couple of dollars.
People often get allergic reactions to hair dyes and they can be really awful, because it's difficult to wash out all the dye before it reacts with the entire scalp.
If you are going to use it, at least do a patch test before you stick it all over your head. I've seen people who have had allergic reactions to hair dye and it is not a pretty sight.
@browncoat - That's a really good idea for people who want to support their local team as well. I have a few friends who use hair spray dye whenever they go to football games, I guess so that they can attract the attention of the cameras and maybe get on the big screen.
The only thing you need to be aware of is that often the cheaper ones use quite strong dyes. If you use a dark color, like purple, on blonde hair, or damaged hair, you might end up with a more permanent color than you want.
I had a friend who had blonde hair who used a dark green dye, which looked fantastic, but she took a long time to wash out.
She had a kind of green tinge for a couple of weeks even though she washed it over and over trying to get it out.
Luckily she was a student so it didn't matter too much, but someone who is a professional might not be happy about having to go into work after an exciting weekend, with multi-colored hair.
She's the principal of a school where the students are divided into Houses, like they are in the Harry Potter books, and each house has its own color.
So, being the principal, she can't choose favorites and she always gets one can of each color and sprays her hair into stripes for every sports competition.
The kids adore her for doing it, and lots of them wear wigs and things as well. It washes out at the end of the day, although the pictures people take of her last longer than that!


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Ribbon cutting officially begins operations in Caledonia, Michigan
Global manufacturer of tube and bar processing machinery Rattunde celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new manufacturing facility in Caledonia, Michigan (Grand Rapids area) on Friday, July 25, 2014. The ribbon was cut (as shown in photo) by company President Rick Stadler, who was joined by managing directors Ulrich Rattunde and Martin Proksch from Rattunde & Co GmbH and the Rattunde Corporation staff. Approximately 50 people enjoyed the day, complete with good food and camaraderie. A formal open house for Rattunde customers and the media is slated for later, this year.
Rattunde erected its new 30,000 sq. ft. facility on a 14-acre parcel of land the company purchased last year in Caledonia, initially to build tooling for its machinery systems, which process bar and tube stock into various end products used by manufacturers in the auto, appliance, off-highway, transportation and other industries throughout North America. Rattunde Corporation is the subsidiary of Rattunde & Co. GmbH, based in Ludwigslust, Germany. Long-range plans call for an expansion of this new facility up to 100,000 or more sq. ft. for eventual machine builds here.
The new facility also houses a complete spare parts inventory, training areas for both company and customer personnel, machines for demonstration purposes and testing plus a state-of-the-art machine shop, where machine- and application-specific tooling will be manufactured, making the company more responsive to customer requirements.
Rick Stadler observes, "Everyone in the company is excited by the potential of this new facility. It will create an energy that will translate into a great working environment for our team, plus we'll have more capabilities to better serve our customers, immediately and into the future. The growth of Rattunde sales in North America and especially the hard work of our team made this all possible."
Stadler also mentioned future plans for a facility in Mexico, where the company has substantial business engagements.
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Major manufacturer of tube and bar processing machinery Rattunde today announced the appointment of the following individuals to new positions at the company, based in Caledonia, Michigan, near Grand Rapids. This announcement was made by company president Rick Stadler.
The new staffers include:
Chad Luptowski- Control System Technician
Chad has been a member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) for 10 years and is also a Certified Master Electrician. Chad will be training new and current customers as well as commissioning new machines in the field. His other duties will include handling the customer help line and assisting the service team.
Janelle Crum- Project Coordinator
Janelle was brought onboard to fill a wide spectrum of duties. She will be responsible for pre- and post-sales communications between customers and internal resources, plus the planning and scheduling of machine installations. Janelle was an executive assistant for the past 3 years and has spent time in both inside and outside sales.
Will Richards- Associate of Business Development
Will was hired by Rattunde to handle multiple functions. His primary duty will be to help maintain the Rattunde customer relationships that have been generated over the last 8 years in North America. A further reason he was hired is to help with market research, assisting Rattunde in its expansion into new markets. A third area of responsibility will be marketing. Will has a sales background, having worked the last 9 years in the automotive industry, selling components.
Carlos Galan- Order Fulfillment Agent
Carlos, who is fluent in Spanish, was hired for inside sales to support the Mexican and Latin American markets Rattunde currently sells and seeks to develop further. Carlos is responsible for quoting and fulfilling tooling and spare part orders for all North American customers, with special emphasis on the Mexican and Latin American companies. Carlos was previously in logistics.
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Major German supplier of finished length tube and solid bar processing equipment offers dual tube cutting and finishing in one setup; produces up to 5000 pieces per hour with up to 40% energy savings
Rattunde Corporation, a German-based manufacturer of finished length tube and solid bar production, today announces the introduction of the ACS® + CFMtwin machine, the newest member in the company's family of tube production systems. Equipped with a specially-designed twin machining head that fits onto the standard head, this new machine can cut two tube or bar sections simultaneously, then machines both ends of both workpieces, also simultaneously. This new Rattunde machine can produce up to 5000 finished pieces per hour. The option also exists for single tube or bar production on the same machine.
The ACS® + CFMtwin machine, when in twin mode, can process two workpieces of 10mm to 41.5mm OD each into finished lengths from 10mm to 1500mm. Example: 21mm OD x 3.5mm wall x 45mm length cut from a 6.5 meter mill length of stock material, based on carbon steel. When the twin head is removed, the standard machining head can process a single workpiece up to 105mm OD.
In addition to the twin workpiece processing, this new Rattunde machine offers the OEM or production house all the capabilities found on Rattunde's ACS® family of tube and bar production systems, including secondary brush deburring, end machining (chamfering and facing), inspection, washing, drying and robotic packaging. The entire machine and all auxiliary workstations are motion-controlled by CNC from a single operator station for maximum efficiency. The ACS® + CFMtwin is built on the same platform as the existing and popular Rattunde ACS® + CFM and ACS + CFMcurve systems.
Even when processing in twin mode, the setup time for a new job can be under 15 minutes, according to Rattunde engineering. Other standard features on this new Rattunde machine include data management on all workpiece parameters (approx. 10,000 workpieces), data logging of every part produced for full part traceability, material lead and end edge detection for minimized crop cut and tag end. All operating limits are set from the control panel, with continuous tool break monitoring for the saw blade and all cutting tools.
Alec Banish, director of business development at the company, states, "This new machine clearly gives us a decided advantage in the market for high-production requirements. Plus, with the standard machining head still in place on the machine, the ACS® + CFMtwin can be a highly flexible, adaptable production system for many types of manufacturing operations as well as a wide variety of end product producers."
Because the machine offers essentially double the production in the same machine footprint, up to 40% energy savings have been documented on a 25mm OD x 3mm wall x 42mm long piece from a stock length of 6 meters in a typical batch count of 45,000.
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Major German supplier of finished length tube and solid bar processing equipment to open new 30,000 square-foot facility in Grand Rapids area for tooling and component manufacturing; plans in place to expand for full machine builds
Rattunde Corporation, a German-based manufacturer of finished length tube and solid bar production systems, has been operating in the North American market for over seven years. The company's success during that time has resulted in today's announcement by Rattunde Corporation President Richard Stadler of plans to build a 30,000 square-foot facility near the company's current location in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 14 acres of land have been purchased by the company in nearby Caledonia Township and work has begun on the new facility, scheduled to open in April, 2014.
The plant will continue to house the North American sales and service operations and will allow for expanded spare parts inventory and manufacturing operations, including the production of tooling and various machine components. Area within the new facility will also house a technical center with a machine onsite at all times for demonstration and training. Future plans call for an expansion of the building to over 100,000 square feet, enabling Rattunde to produce their entire finished length tube and solid bar production systems here. This decision was reached, after an analysis of the current and anticipated business needs of the company, according to Stadler. "Our growth in North America has been rapid, though not unexpected, due to the unique nature of our equipment and the reliability and performance characteristics of our machines." Stadler further noted that solid growth of the company into diverse markets throughout North America made the new facility a logical choice.
In commenting on the new facility, Richard Stadler noted, "There were several reasons why we wanted to remain in the greater Grand Rapids area, but one of the main reasons is the excellent talent base here. Companies are built on people and, whether you are looking for an experienced veteran of industry or a fresh graduate from one of our ranking high schools, colleges, or universities, outstanding people can be found here."
Concurrent with this development, Rattunde has expanded its workforce with technical service and administrative personnel. As Stadler explains, "Whenever a machinery company grows quickly, there's an ever-present need for more customer service and technical personnel. Of course, new people must be found and trained." But, Stadler went on to explain that rapid growth also means working smarter. Rather than waiting for a customer to reach out to Rattunde in a time of need, Rattunde is proactively sending technicians to the customer and performing comprehensive machine inspections, identifying and correcting small issues before they become large ones.
In the end, Stadler says, "This new facility will solidify our North American presence in the high-volume tube and solid bar production markets, thus benefiting our current and future customers in many ways. It's a purpose-built building, with a forward-looking eye on all we will need to build our machines and systems from the ground up." Rattunde will continue to occupy its current facility until completion of the new facility.
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Conducting Effective and Regular One-on-Ones
There are a number of ways managers can ensure they are doing everything they can to keep their employees happy and therefore productive. Sometimes this requires the moon, and sometimes this requires a new chair. But sometimes, it only requires a good discussion and reassessment of goals - or, an hour of your time. What's important is that you know what it takes, and how you can reach them, and that you take action. After my own one-on-one's with Kate Matsudaira, and a few interviews, I was able to put down in writing her method of effective one-on-one's, and personalized management.
One-on-one's, at SEOmoz, are a valuable asset to all of our employees. Quite simply, these meetings are consistently regular. The frequency and duration of the one-on-ones is at the manager's discretion, however are typically weekly and at least 30 minutes long. All of the team managers at SEOmoz conduct one-on-ones, and therefore every employee has a guaranteed opportunity to voice needs and praise. They are also given the opportunity, most importantly, to assess their personal goals on a fairly frequent basis to ensure culture and happiness are in tune! Below are some useful ideas you may want to keep under your hat the next time you are in a review with one of your employees.
In conducting one-on-ones, the goal is to move beyond your role as a manager, and be an available ear for your teammate. In a room, with the door closed and pen in hand, you are all ears and eyes while sitting across from your teammate, ready to discuss and resolve performance concerns, and just generally talk about work. Not only are you setting goals in these meetings, you are also tracking their progress in achieving these goals; making you their biggest fan!
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One-on-ones also help you establish what kind of manager you are, and need to be. This is the time to talk about what you can do to be a better manager, and learn what habits you have that either are or are not conducive to a productive work environment. Therefore, the one-on-ones are meant to be exactly that - a push and pull meeting where goals, complaints and praises are heard and resolved.
There are lots of things to pay attention to in these meetings and below is a list of considerations to help you make them more effective:
Body Language:
Body Language:
- Present an open presence by sitting facing each other, don't cross your arms or turn away – you want to physically appear open and receptive.
- Make eye contact.
- Don't look at your phone or your watch, give them your undivided attention. If you are worried about time, then set an alarm on your phone or make sure you do it in a room with a clock. If your phone rings, don't even look at it – the person across from you is your primary concern at that moment and they need to know it. In the times when you might be expecting an important call, set that expectation at the start so the person is aware - which will make the interruption less jarring.
- Take notes, not just because it helps you remember your conversation and follow ups, but because it shows that what they are saying is important.
The Basics
The Basics
Although these sound like no-brainers, these points are so basic they are often overlooked. Punctuality, the Golden Rule, and Follow-up are seriously necessary in progressive one-on-ones.
Punctuality: Showing up on time shows commitment. It also shows that you care about their schedule and time as much as your own. You wouldn't be late for a meeting with an important client, so treat your teammates with that same level of courtesy.
Golden Rule: Treat them with the same respect you would treat your boss, as well as the same respect you would want your boss to treat you. Make them feel like they are walking on sunshine! We should all feel like the dog in the picture below as often as possible, as well as make others feel the same way!
Follow-up is almost as important as the actual meeting. You don't want to give the impression that you are just following protocol by hosting the meeting.
Even if this means a few sentences over email, be sure to thank your teammate for meeting with you, and for their candidness, especially if some tough topics were raised in the meeting.
You should follow-up in more than one way - verbally and written, so that the hot points of your meeting are communicated effectively, and are transparent. That way you are on the same page, instead of just hinting at things. Suggestions can work with some people but not all people - use the Socratic Method as an example of how the conversation should flow.
A lot of times employees will bring up things that bother them or that they would like you to help them solve. It is so important to make sure that you close the loop on these items. Doing so will help you build a productive relationship and show your teammate they can trust you to act on their concerns. In the event you aren't able to fulfill their desires, then make sure you circle back and tell them why. Sometimes this can be done in your next one-on-one meeting, but sending a little note or email is also very effective.
Hug me, Squeeze me, Kiss me, Kill me.
Hug me, Squeeze me, Kiss me, Kill me.
Publicly praise, privately criticize. Never yell. I once worked for a man who threw paperclips at my head - not cool. People want to do well at their jobs - so if they are not doing well, something obviously is wrong, and there is a possibility that something in their personal life is going on, or that they don't have a skill set that would make their job less challenging. If they aren't doing their job, maybe there is a lack of motivation for personal reasons, or skill reasons. If it is motivation, they might not like their job anymore, or aren't good at what they are doing, or simply, just bored. It is important to understand when and where they are faltering so that you can make adjustments. Maybe they want to be promoted, maybe their chair is uncomfortable, maybe they need a new stapler.
Regardless of the reasons, make sure you take the time to ask questions and really listen to their responses. That way you can make changes or adjust before things escalate into major issues.
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When I was 5, I wanted to be a horse trainer, not a secretary.
When I was 5, I wanted to be a horse trainer, not a secretary.
An important thing to consider is "what do they want to be when they grow up". Especially if they are new to your team, you will find that most people don't know or may not be open enough to tell you yet. They might be uncomfortable telling you because they are so far from meeting that goal, or because it's not aligned with where their career is right now. They might also worry that by telling you it will ruin their career trajectory. This is something you should always avoid - make sure your employee knows that they can be open and honest with you.
For instance, a lot of people want to be in management but don't have the skill-set and worry that they won't reach it in the next two years. So, when presented with the "what do you want to be when you grow up" questions, they keep quiet, or they'll say "I just want to be better at my job or learn new things." Part of this statement may be true, and these are legitimate goals, but it doesn't tell you what may be underlying. As their manager, you can still get the big picture and help the employee build those skills, but you have to ask the right questions.
Here are questions / conversation topics to help draw these answers out:
- What do you think you are best at?
- What do you love about your job?
- What makes you tick?
- What is part of your job now that you wish you could change or do less of?
- Fill in the blank: You know it was a good day at work when ________.
- Think of a time you were happy in your job.
The Weekly Meeting
The Weekly Meeting
It's good to share stuff about yourself in your meeting with a teammate, it's a one-on-one, and you're not just a manager on duty. When you open doors to conversation you build trust. For instance, tell them what you want to be when you grow up if you aren't there yet. This can open the door to surprising conversation. Although in addition to free form conversation, it also helps to have a template, or format.
Even if you meet once a week with a person, it is useful to use the same questions. That way you both know what you are going to ask, and they will be conscientious of this during the week between meetings, and maybe make a mental note of something that applies. This ensures you always cover the important topics and make the most of your time together. Of course these won't (and shouldn't) take up the whole time, so it is also good to have other questions or topics prepared for discussion.
Listed below are questions that we like to ask on a weekly basis:
- What went well this week?
- What could have gone better?
- On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you? Why?
- What makes this week a ____.
- What would it take to make your week a 10?
The questions above not only quantify their mood, but also give you something to work with. These questions will also help you understand what they do and don't like about their job. It's also oklay to ask for specific feedback about certain projects that you know they are working on, especially if they are new. It's also good to ask questions if it is taking a long time for them to complete a project. If you take good notes, you can also keep track of the weekly, or even monthly quantifier, which will give you a sense of whether you are getting the most of one another.
Gossip Can be Productive
Ask for feedback on team members, and ask specifically, like "do you have any feedback for your teammates?" (Here, it is good to encourage positive feedback, because sometimes employees see things you might miss giving you a great opportunity to praise someone else. If it is negative, this is a great time to coach them to help their teammates.)
Specific questions often generate specific answers. If their answer is negative, try to get them to resolve the issue themselves. Encourage them to have one-on-ones with each other. It will force them to have those conversations with each other, and address those issues on their own. Additionally, in requesting feedback on their teammates, you become acquainted with their leadership potential, which could result in their promotion, and improve their happiness number.
Awkwardness can lead to greatness:
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While figuring out what makes your teammates tick, remember to ask them what you can do to make their job easier, or help them to be more productive - that's why you are there, after all. But this is not an easy task - you could be setting yourself up for a very awkward meeting. So, in order to Rico-Suave informative and honest answers out of your teammate, it's important that you don't take time away from their sessions, especially if they have a lot to say, so leave these questions for the end of the one-on-one. Ask for feedback about yourself, not necessarily specific, but generally. These are hard questions for them to answer, but ask them, and be sure to wait patiently for their answers. Make a conscious effort to not react to bad feedback (that you asked for). Having them be a part of the solution will often help and always praise their idea before you criticize it. Here are some examples of questions you can ask:
- What is one thing that I can do differently?
- What was one thing that your last manager did that you like that I don't do.
- What do I do that you don't like.
- What can I be doing to help you more?
- Do you have any feedback for me?
- Is there anything I should start doing? Stop doing?
- How can I support you better?
When you ask these kinds of questions, you will have to learn to get comfortable with awkward silence. And you have to learn to just sit there, do not say anything until they respond, which can be really hard. If you let them know you expect an answer and solicit feedback consistently, you may be amazed by what you hear.
The Dreaded One on One
Sometimes the hardest part of being a manager is delivering critical feedback.
Start the meeting with praise of their idea (of issue), and then talk about the issue, then listen to what they have to say. People want to do well, which is why giving tough critical feedback is hard; so let them vent and hear what they have to say. Then hash it out - focusing on going forward. It's also important to not disagree with them (even though you might), but focus on what they can do to remedy the situation. Also, be sure to always focus on the future so that the conversation remains productive.
If diving right in doesn't work with a particular teammate, try the "Oreo" concept: say something nice, give them the feedback, give them praise. In the event that the Oreo concept doesn't work, it's also okay to just dive right in and leave it at that – with some people being direct is the only way to get through to them.
Once you have addressed the anxiety-ridden issue, have them come up with a plan, then move on. It allows you to continue the conversation, and then recap in an email. Sure, the paper trail can be helpful, but more than that, some people process things verbally, others like to see it written out. By following up in email it clearly communicates (and reiterates) the important point and new expectations to all parties.
At the end of the one on one, thank them for being open, talk about the solution, and just recap the situation. And finally, in most cases it is helpful to make the feedback about the action or task, not the person, since it makes it less personal and more actionable. When you separate the two, you are inviting the involved party to create a solution, and therefore assess their own issues productively and responsibly.
Instead of a cheesy high-five, verbally state that you are happy with how the meeting went, or discuss something positive the meeting highlighted once again. Mixed signals and unnecessary meetings can make workers weary of their position, distract them from their priorities, and can make them dread their one-on-one's. What you both take away from the meetings is equally important, but the underlying goal is to make sure you and your teammate trust one another, and can successfully communicate through problems and help each other reach career goals. If necessary, or if your last one-on-one ends on a bad note take them to lunch, or communicate that you are looking forward to the next one-on-one. If you are excited, they'll be able to sense that, so utilize your outlook to influence theirs.


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Horoscopes have always been interesting to people, regardless of if they believe these are for real or not. Horoscopes are not only those few lines you read about in your daily newsfeed.
There are several different types of horoscopes, in fact.
We are mostly interested into natal astrology and personalized horoscopes, based on careful and detailed analyses of natal charts.
Natal charts show positions of planets at the time you were born. You have to give an astrologer your date, time and place of birth, in order to get your birth chart done. You can easily calculate it online and get the graphic scheme instantly.
However, analyzing a birth chart is a true art. One has to know a lot about astrology as a discipline, in order to properly analyze a natal chart and create a horoscope.
There are many elements to pay attention to and all of them should be seen as a part of a complex image. Planets, zodiac signs, houses, aspects…these are all very important things to look out for when creating a personalized horoscope.
Good astrologers possess great knowledge about planetary influence over our lives and they have practice in using astrological methods.
Horoscopes are like astrological timelines of people, to say so. Each of the elements in a birth chart affects one's horoscope and actually creates specific potentials for the person in question. Knowing your potentials is the first step towards using them the best way you can.
We are going to talk about the first and the most important element of a birth chart and it is the Sun.
Sun and Horoscope
The glorious Sun is one of 'personal planets', the ones that determine your essential personal traits, temperament and character. Besides the Sun, personal planets are the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. Although you certainly know the Sun and the Moon are not planets 'for real', in astrology they are seen as ones.
They are the first and the most important elements to look out for in a natal chart. The Sun is known as the 'king of the day'.
Over one earthly year period, the Sun travels through the entire Zodiac. The Sun rules the sign of Leo and we are about to talk about the Sun in Leo more a bit later. The Sun is associated with glory, dignity, royal attitude and nobility, which are as well ideas associated with the sign of Leo.
The Sun is a masculine principle and it represents male figures in a personalized horoscope. In a female horoscope, it stands for a father and/or a type of men that attract the woman.
The Sun is the main source of light and life, so it is closely related to the very idea of the life itself. The Sun reflects ones conscious mind, needs, desires and thoughts you are well aware of. It shapes up your temperament; it gives you certain energy and makes you a person of certain attitude and qualities.
The Sun is everything that is visible and noticeable about you; it shines and it lightens everything. The Sun represents your true self, your ambitions, efforts and everything else.
One should never try to work against attributes of the Sun as they were given, because it means he or she literally suppresses everything that stars offered them, which can cause only negative effects. If you reject the energy the Sun gives you, you surround yourself with shadows and you fall into darkness.
The Sun in your natal chart is your essence and you should nurture it and use and handle its energy the best way possible.
The Sun is associated with the principle of vitality, with health, strength, power, action, with your heart. It is associated with your body frame and specifically to your back. Colors associated with the Sun are yellow, orange and gold. The metal associated with the Sun is, well, also gold.
The Sun is also related to the idea of rebirth, longevity and eternity of life, since it rises over again, endlessly. The Sun is the light of the day.
In horoscope, the Sun actually determines your ruling zodiac sign. That is the sign you were born under. So far, we have learned that your native sign does not determine who you are and what is your life like solely, but it creates specific, unique personality in aspects and relations with other elements in a natal chart.
This means that if you are a Leo in horoscope, it does not mean you carry only Leo's attributes and traits.
The Sun in a natal chart shapes up your core, to say so, your active principle, your conscious mind. The Sun is your individuality; it is your representation in the world. The Sun determines our view on life and our perception of life in total.
Essential nature of the Sun could take form that favors free and natural expression of the Sun's qualities or vice versa; these qualities could be blocked and poorly channeled.
Sun in Leo – General Info
It is of great importance to understand what it means to have the Sun in a particular zodiac sign. First of all, it determines the ruling sign you were born under. However, it is important to analyze aspects in your natal chart, to see what relations are created with other signs, planets etc.
Full analysis of your natal chart will show how your Sun's energy is distributed, used and channeled.
The Sun in Leo makes a magnificent, very natural combination. The Sun is the ruler of this powerful zodiac sign, so it means that in Leo, the Sun is in its most comfortable position.
If you have the Sun in Leo, that makes you a Leo person. What are qualities of Leo people? How this incredible bright energy shines through them? What are they like?
Leos are known to be people with grandiose view of life, the ones that believe they were born for great things, born to be admired, adored, respected and worshiped. Leos are very proud of themselves and could be quite egocentric. However, they are not malicious and they do not wish bad things to happen to others.
Partially, it comes simply from their lack of interest in other people's lives.
On the other hand, Leos are honorable, warm, passionate and very loyal. Family and honor are what matters a great deal to any Leo. They are ready to fight for their loved ones, to protect them and save them from any harm. Leo people are openhearted, very talented, comfortable in public, self-confident and determined. They care for reputation and status.
Leo people love luxury; they love spotlight and attention. They feel extremely comfortable being in the centre of attention and you could easily recognize them by their loud, refreshing laughter and their royal attitude.
This is the best thing about Leos; they act like royals, but they could be extremely friendly, sociable and generous.
However, they have an inborn need to be in focus; they hate being put aside. Sometimes they have undeserved expectations of others, meaning they expect to be adored and admired for simply being who they are. They are very surprised if people do not recognize their importance.
This is because their Ego is naturally very strong and they think the world revolves around them.
Leos demand attention. In most of the cases, they actually work to get it and all the admiration they get is rightfully earned. Leos do not step away from hard work and effort; once they have set their goals, be sure they would bravely engage with all sorts of challenges.
They are natural born leaders; not only they possess authoritative attitude, but they also have charisma that easily wins people over.
Leo people are charismatic and bold leaders, the ones to inspire others.
They do not lead and rule by fear, but by motivation. They are competitive and like fair play. They have their lazy other side; Leos have periods of doing nothing, simply because they think they have worked enough and now it is the time to enjoy what is there to be enjoyed.
Good Traits
Speaking about good traits of having the Sun in Leo or being a Leo native, we could say there are many. The Sun in Leo manifests gloriously; it is its natural channel. The Sun in Leo is associated with a bright, positive aura and an optimistic mind.
People with the Sun in Leo are self-confident and determined. Even if they are narcissistic and egocentric, they do not hurt people intentionally.
They think good of people and they are extremely devoted to their loved ones. A Leo would do everything it takes to make his or hers family or friends or a partner feels safe and happy.
They are also generous people. They would help others without second thoughts. In friendship, in family relation and in romantic love they are warm, passionate, direct and open.
The high type of a Leo person is an individual who channels the energy through creativity, but demands theirs achievements to be acknowledged. The highest type of a Leo person is the one that has sense of his or hers own qualities, but is open to cooperate.
This type is understanding, naturally charismatic and positive, self-confident, but not arrogant.
Bad Traits
Bad sides of Leo people are some of their best qualities, put to extremes. Their generosity could turn into spending more than they can earn.
They are prone to overindulge themselves with luxury, pleasures and even laziness. They could also become real kings and queens of drama; they are pompous and arrogant.
Leos tend to brag around all the time and this could be very exhausting.
They could become so self-oriented and egocentric that they completely neglect other people's needs. They tend to overemphasize things just to leave an impression. A lower type of Leo person tries to impose, but without any real credits and qualities.
These people seek attention at any cost; they could be incredibly spoiled and even vicious when it comes to that.
Sun in Leo Man
Men with the Sun in Leo are honorable, just and self-confident. Natural roles for them are that of fathers, husbands, aristocrats, rulers, people who carry titles in general. Their attitude is of a royal and a guardian.
Leo men are brave, courageous, very stylish, loud and easy to spot. Their appearance is glorious, simply because of their general attitude.
These men walk upright, dignified; they appear determined and proud of themselves. They are passionate about things they love, especially family and children. Leo men see protection of their dearest ones their true mission.
These men are born to lead and inspire others. They are usually role models to many others.
A Leo man values his reputation and it is important to him to be recognized in public. He enjoys luxury and seduces with style. He is very charismatic and gifted when it comes to seduction.
He generally easily wins hearts of other people. In love, he seeks for a woman as strong and self-confident as he is. His ideal lady is a striking beauty who knows what she wants from life.
Sun in Leo Woman
Women with the Sun in Leo are definitely like these beautiful and dangerous big felines; they are lionesses. A Leo woman is brave, strong and self-confident. She would work hard to succeed.
Once she accomplishes her goals, she enjoys to the fullest. Like her male counterpart, she dreams of living on a high level. She is the one to take the spotlight at any social occasion.
Like Leo men, Leo women love to show off and to be in the center of attention and action. Leo women are naturally easygoing and very positive; their laughter would astound you. Leo women are also great and supportive friends, loyal partners and devoted mothers.
Perhaps their children are what they care for the most. Not as if other women do not care about their kids, but with Leo women, it takes a special dimension.
Leo woman is very loyal in love; she goes to extremes here. She is incredibly passionate. If you win her heart, be sure she will be fully devoted to your relationship.
However, she is demanding in love and has high standards. She needs a man who could challenge her, but who would not undermine her own success. She needs him to be either equally successful as she is or just a tiny step behind her.
People born with the Sun in Leo are native Leos; they are glorious, brave, golden and loud, but also egocentric, commanding and offensive if not given enough attention.
These people could be inspiring, positive, charismatic leaders or lower spirits that make drama over completely negligible things only to grab attention.
Many Leos show both sides, of course, because there is no ideal representative of one particular zodiac signs.
The Sun in Leo is at home; this place makes this life-giving star to shine brightly and endlessly.


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A New Year gift - A Sweet Pea design!!
I missed wishing my friends who celebrated Christmas warm wishes for a very merry holiday! I have come across quite a few Facebook friends who write about their difficulty with the holidays, perhaps not being a part of a large family or living
far from friends. These times can be difficult and to those who spent the day on their own, I hope you had a peaceful, gratifying day!
As 2019 comes around I wish all of you wonderful followers, stitchers, readers, and friends a new year filled with peace, contentment, creativity, and health.
A gift for the new year from me to you!


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Buffalo and WNY has some amazing places to eat. At Bull Run you will decide the best place! So far we have big wins by Bocce Club Pizza (Anchor Bar), Brennan's (Trattoria Aroma), Cantina Loco (Tempo), Charlie the Butcher (Salvatore's), Chiavetta's (Red Pepper), Duff's (Oliver's), Gadawski's (Mulberry), Hutch's (Lombardo), the Left Bank (Lake Effect Diner), Lloyd's (Kentucky Greg's Hickory Pit), Grover's (Mooney's), Gabriel's Gate (Old Man River.) Dick & Jenny's (Pano's), Chef's (Rue Franklin), and congratulations to Ted's (Carmelo's) . The last match-up of the first round pits The Como vs. Buffalo Chop House.
The Como Website Dinner Menu
The Como was a staple in our household for any large gatherings. A first communion or graduation would always mean a large order from the Como. The very large sheet pizza with thick crust and complete tomatoes was impossible for me not to have a piece on the way home. Also multiple cartons of numerous Itlaian goodies. I think I liked the left overs even more.
From the website:
The Como Restaurant...Serving fine Italian food for over 80 years!
In 1927, Francesco Antonacci realized his dream when he opened up the Como Restaurant, specializing in Italian cuisine prepared in the true old-world manner, where every dish is a reflection of the cooking artistry of the chef.
Francesco's dream has continued to grow through the culinary skill and passion of the Antonacci and Colucci families. Four Generations later, the Como is now the largest and most famous Italian-American Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY. It has even been featured on local morning shows such as AM Buffalo, and Good Morning Western New York, as well as on a national level on the Food Network.
The Como Restaurant serves traditional dishes in a tasteful atmosphere which conveys the charm and conviviality of Old Italy. The joy of fine food, accented by outstanding imported wines and liquors, makes dining at the Como Restaurant a memorable experience.
Even Nick Wallenda went to the Como after his successful walk over the falls


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....to be going to see It Chapter Two this weekend with my kids and mom. My daughter is braver than I am. I'll be covering my eyes. She loves the scary stuff.
....to be glad I was able to help explain what a VSCO girl was in my How To Not Be An Annoying VSCO Girl post. Many people had no idea.
....to have tried new recipes this week. I attempted a slow cooker chicken enchilada soup, and it came out funky. It was probably something I did. I'm not the best cook.
.....to be excited about the new Target Loyalty Program starting October 6th. Cartwheel is going away, but we'll get rewarded for SHOPPING. Which I do often at Target. (There will still be deals as well!)
....to be excited to start reading this. It's the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. You can buy it here!
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Tiny House Living on the Other Side of the World
Most of the small spaces we feature are in the US or Europe, so today, we're taking a look at a tiny house all the way on the other side of the world, in the Philippines. Although 292 square feet may seem quite small from an American perspective (especially for three people), this little home, essentially designed as one big room, seems positively palatial thanks to soaring ceilings and a full embrace of the outdoors.
The main room, whose minimal furnishings include a daybed, some floor pillows and a couple of chairs, is also home to the kitchen, which includes a small fridge and a two-burner stove. (The sink is outside, next to what we're guessing is the bathroom.) A (somewhat precarious) staircase leads to a sleeping loft upstairs. The concrete floor, only partially covered by colorful rugs, must feel deliciously cool during the summer months.
The photo above gives you an idea of just how much the outdoor space becomes a part of the home. Outside the sleeping loft is a huge balcony, and below the balcony is a patio, with chairs, hammocks, a dining table, and even a swing, which functions as an outdoor living room. The space is home to an artist couple and their ten-year-old daughter. They consider their home to be a sort of "permanent installation" — living as art.
See more photos of the home at Tiny House Swoon.


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Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a safe and effective technique that every practitioner should have in their repertoire. However, learning the technique and buying the correct tool for you are two different things. Buying an IASTM instrument is like buying a new car – research must be done! You have to "test drive" these instruments to determine which one fits your treatment approach, your hand size, and your budget. It has to be practical, affordable, and effective.
With the largest known IASTM instrument collection in the world, we have definitely "test drove" enough tools to come up with these 5 rules to choosing the right IASTM instrument for you.
Rule #1: Ensure the instrument is suitable for the type of IASTM you want to perform
Every IASTM instrument is designed differently and every design dictates the efficacy of your treatment protocol.
Choosing the right design is like choosing whether you want a sports car or a mini van. There's no right or wrong, it all depends on what you need it for – zipping around the country side at 100 km/h or packing up soccer balls and the kids to drive them to soccer practice.
Generally, the design optimizes the instrument for two different categories:
1. Diagnostic feedback/mechanical force transmission
Just as a stethoscope improves vibration sensation from the heart, IASTM improves your tactile feedback. For this purpose, you will want to choose an instrument that gives you feel and precision.
Generally, lighter instruments give better feedback and heavier instruments or sharper edges give better force transmission.
Note: Biomechanics and technique also play a huge role!
2. Neurological stimulation/myofascial mobilization
For this purpose, the treatment goal and outcome is more important than a possible subtle loss in tactile vibration. Often instruments with slightly heavier designs have better feeling of quality and reduce practitioner fatigue by letting the tool do the work.
Rule #2: 'All-in-one instruments' can work for you
All-in-one tools are best suited for soft tissue mobilization/neurological stimulation.
Generally, more organic shapes tend to better fit body parts and offer a larger number of treatment edges.
However, it is important to ensure you have safe and effective biomechanics during your treatment application.
An example of this tool can be:
Pro: Single instruments are easier to carry around and lower cost (vs. carrying around a whole instrument set) and you become extremely proficient with that instrument
Con: You may be limited to very specific uses and patient body shapes, however it has been our observation that most practitioners who buy multi tool sets typically only use their 1 or 2 favourites – why spend money on something you do not use?
Rule #3: Watch out for cheap materials
Plastics, Jade, Ivory, "training tools" all fall under the category of cheap materials.
Although they can still give some result, they cannot provide the efficacy that a precision-made stainless steel instrument can provide. This is because the materials cannot provide the same feedback, durability, and consistency of application.
Pro: Cheap
Con: Will not provide good feedback, Will not provide quality, effective treatment, Will not allow you to learn proper IASTM technique
Rule #4: Treatment edges count! Not all stainless steel IASTM instruments are made the same
The more treatment edges and variability of bevels results in more treatment options.
– Single bevels give better penetration but are generally used in one direction
– Double bevels give slightly less penetration but can be used in both directions.
Many of the lower quality instrument sets sold by companies offer 1 or 2 treatment edges per tool, this greatly limits the usefulness of the instrument. More edges and variability give you more options for different regions & different sized patients. Some instruments are less than ~10% efficient based on this measure.
Pro: More edges and ergonomic design gives more therapeutic options and should be able to be used right or left handed (a very important feature to reduce practitioner strain)
Con: With more treatment edges it may be hard to find comfortable holding positions for some practitioners and may cost more to manufacture.
Rule #5: There's no guarantee that your hands will be saved when using IASTM instruments
Choose instruments that are designed for your hands, ambidextrous in nature (right & left usability), and give better treatment options. There are a lot of companies that sell IASTM instruments and they all state that their products help save your hands. Unfortunately, this isn't necessarily true.
All decent instruments are highly polished which provides a slicker look, smoother features, and excellent curves and bevels (i.e. they look pretty!). As wonderful as that is, this makes many tools extremely hard to grasp – especially when you apply emollients during your treatment – leading to a natural increase in grip and thus hand fatigue.
They neglect the most important thing – your money maker (no not that one ?) – YOUR HANDS. The only way to decrease hand fatigue with these tools is to relax your grip on the tool and have biomechanical forces transmitted through different regions of your hand that are not normally used.
To truly save your hands, choose techniques and instruments that have been ergonomically designed and can be used either right or left handed (i.e. has not neglected the importance of your hands). The most important instrument in your practice is YOU! So let's ensure that your hands are protected for the longevity of you and your practice.
This is a simple and quick overview of the basics of choosing the right IASTM tool for you! To have the opportunity to "test drive" all these tools, learn more about how to use these IASTM instruments, and see how they become an extension of your own hand & improve your practice, visit ProHealth's Seminar Schedule for upcoming IASTM workshops!
(BONUS: They may count for CE credits)


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5-year-old girl marries best friend before her 4th open heart surgery (Photos)
Just before her 4th open heart surgery, Sophia Chiappalone from Connecticut, USA who was born with a genetic heart defect and wasn't expected to live past 2 years old but defied all odds, posed for a beautiful wedding shoot with her best friend.
Sophia who has been in and out of hospital, wanted to have a dream wedding and "marry" her best friend, Hunter. Kristy, Sophia's mother, got the permission of Hunter's family and staged a "wedding photoshoot" for the two kids.
Here are photos off the wedding shoot;


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ETHERS(3) Library Functions Manual ETHERS(3) NAME ether_ntoa, ether_aton, ether_ntohost, ether_hostton, ether_line - get ethers entry LIBRARY Standard C Library (libc, -lc) SYNOPSIS #include <sys/types.h> #include <sys/socket.h> #include <net/if.h> #include <net/if_ether.h> char * ether_ntoa(const struct ether_addr *e); struct ether_addr * ether_aton(const char *s); int ether_ntohost(char *hostname, const struct ether_addr *e); int ether_hostton(const char *hostname, struct ether_addr *e); int ether_line(const char *line, struct ether_addr *e, char *hostname); DESCRIPTION Ethernet addresses are represented by the following structure: struct ether_addr { u_char ether_addr_octet[6]; }; The ether_ntoa() function converts this structure into an ASCII string of the form ``xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx'', consisting of 6 hexadecimal numbers separated by colons. It returns a pointer to a static buffer that is reused for each call. The ether_aton() converts an ASCII string of the same form and to a structure containing the 6 octets of the address. It returns a pointer to a static structure that is reused for each call. The ether_ntohost() and ether_hostton() functions interrogate the data base mapping host names to Ethernet addresses, /etc/ethers. The ether_ntohost() function looks up the given Ethernet address and writes the associated host name into the character buffer passed. The ether_hostton() function looks up the given host name and writes the associated Ethernet address into the structure passed. Both functions return zero if they find the requested host name or address, and -1 if not. Each call reads /etc/ethers from the beginning; if a + appears alone on a line in the file, then ether_hostton() will consult the ethers.byname YP map, and ether_ntohost() will consult the ethers.byaddr YP map. The ether_line() function parses a line from the /etc/ethers file and fills in the passed ``struct ether_addr'' and character buffer with the Ethernet address and host name on the line. It returns zero if the line was successfully parsed and -1 if not. The hostname buffer for ether_line() and ether_ntohost() should be at least MAXHOSTNAMELEN + 1 characters long, to prevent a buffer overflow during parsing. FILES /etc/ethers SEE ALSO ethers(5) HISTORY The ether_ntoa(), ether_aton(), ether_ntohost(), ether_hostton(), and ether_line() functions were adopted from SunOS and appeared in NetBSD 1.0. BUGS The data space used by these functions is static; if future use requires the data, it should be copied before any subsequent calls to these functions overwrite it. NetBSD 9.99 November 2, 1997 NetBSD 9.99


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Delegating Tutorial
Delegating is a simple process that allows you to earn rewards on the ADA that you current own (Approx. 5% PA minimum). That being said, "How do I delegate my ADA?" is one of the most common questions we see being asked within the community.
In an effort to answer this question and make things as simple as possible for our community members, the following is a basic guide starting from setting up your hardware wallet through to delegating your ADA funds. For a more detailed walkthrough with step by step instructions, please feel free to refer to our video presentation also on this page.
Step 1
Create your digital wallet
You will need a secure place to store your crypto currency. We would suggest Daedalus for desktop or Yoroi for mobile use. Be sure to keep your multi word passphrase safe and never store this on any online capable digital devices.
Step 2
Register with an online exchange
Register with an online exchange service to enable the purchase of Cardano ADA. Some exchanges do not sell ADA direct and users must buy bitcoin first then exchange this for ADA. We would suggest exchange services such as Binance or Kraken.
Step 3
Add ADA funds
Once registered on an exchange, go ahead and add some ADA funds to your account. We would suggest that if this is your first time purchasing cryptocurrency, then start of with small values so that you can familiarize yourself with the process.
Step 4
Send ADA to your digital wallet
Make sure that once you have purchased ADA on an online exchange that you send it over to your digital wallet. Doing so ensures you have full ownership and allows you to have full control over your investment.
Step 5
Delegate your ADA with a stakepool
Delegating your ADA to a stakepool costs you nothing and is risk free. Delegating can help mission driven stakepools achieve targets to allow charitable donations to be made. Be sure to choose a stakepool that is active and is not oversaturated.
Step 6
Earn rewards
One major benefit of delegating is being able to receive rewards. Rewards are received every 5 days (1 Epoch) and are payed out in ADA. You can expect to earn approx. 5% minimum PA on the amount of ADA delegated.
BraveHeartStakePool Guidance Manual
We have produced a video presentation which is aimed to assist individuals who are new to the Cardano community. It outlays the basic fundamentals of Cardano in addition to a more detailed step by step set of instructions to help you get started buying, delegating and receiving rewards through the delegation process.