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When it comes to e-commerce products and selling online, digital products are in a league all their own. Digital e-commerce products are sustainable, easy to recreate and distribute, and are often simpler to make than tangible e-commerce products. You do not need a factory or huge staff to create these e-commerce products that can be made in minutes.
The wonderful thing about eBooks is that you can share information about anything you are passionate about in print form. What is the one topic you can talk about for hours? Turn it into an eBook! You can educate or advise people on an area of your expertise, and market it as an eBook.
Video E-Commerce Products
If you are more comfortable speaking than writing, share your expertise via videos instead of eBooks. Users love video, and they will often pay for the content. You don't need much more than a phone with high quality video recording capability and a video editor to start sharing your knowledge.
Podcasts are huge, as many people opt to listen to information as they commute or work. Record yourself as you give a lecture or explain a lesson. Turn the recording into audio content that consumers can purchase and download.
Are you a shutterbug? Do you have a great eye and a quality camera? Sell your photography for others to use! Visuals are extremely important in today's digital world, and consumers are always looking for high quality images they can use.
Graphics and Digital Art
As mentioned when we covered photography, visual elements are key for social media. If you have mastered Canva or are a digital artist, you can sell your graphics. Infographics, charts, and digital art are all e-commerce products that sell well.
Turn your hand lettering, drawing, or computer graphics skills into fonts! Sell them individually are as bundles. Fonts are in demand both for digital use and for printable projects.
Online Course
If you have a large collection of eBooks or video lessons, compile them into an online course. Bundle your e-commerce products into an online course. As an added bonus, include access to your personal expertise with the course. A 15 minute online chat or a personal response gives added value to the online course.
Turn your passion and expertise into cash! These e-commerce products are all easy ways that you can generate revenue online. If you need help marketing or promoting your e-commerce products online, we can help.


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10.2.12_David Vaughn (via Neal Coolong)
Reader David Vaughn was kind enough to join me as a guinea pig to my latest dive into Google Hangout.
He performs far better than I do, all things considered. Despite a brief guest audio appearance by my neighbor's car vacuum, we chat about the current state of the Steelers, and a few notions about where they are and where they'll be going in the near future.
The Eagles present a daunting challenge, and a few of the match-ups the Steelers will face are going to be pretty tough to overcome. That doesn't mean Doom and Gloom though. This team still has talent, but like raw kernels in the pan/bag, it isn't popcorn until it pops.
We're still waiting for that, and the fact it's at home certainly suggests it's possible for the Steelers to pull out a win. It would definitely be the more impressive of the two, considering Philadelphia's talent is just slightly ahead of the Jets.
Give it a watch, and if you're interested in participating in something like this in the future, join Google Plus and drop me a line.

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David Jameson, FAIA, principal of the Alexandria, Va.–based firm David Jameson Architect, has built a strong identity and over 150 award-winning projects in just a decade. In evaluating his firm's work, awards juries typically call out a rigorous attention to detail as well as a consistent and cohesive design concept throughout. This is no mistake, Jameson says.
If we choose, as architects, to develop projects—either alone or with partners—those projects are, by definition, design-oriented. If they're successful, they help bring in other work. And if we begin with the premise that "architecture" is about creating space—that the word starts with a capital "A"—then the development side is a natural role for architects. If you're willing to jump into the trenches, you're willing to work with all of the allied craftspeople and fabricators that are working on your project. When we have photographers come shoot our work, they always remark on the value we've created with so little. It's because we've created consensus with all of the contractors and subs. Staying small allows consensus to occur more readily.
So when you talk about the braiding of the architect and developer roles in small firms, you're talking about a very intimate process. My life is intertwined with my studio, which is intertwined with developing good work, and development circles back around to my life as principal of a small firm.
So what does it mean to run a small firm? Control. I have an intimate knowledge of everything that's going on in all of our projects. When I say this, I don't mean that you can't care or have control at a large firm. But in a larger firm, you tend to settle in terms of winning the war, maybe, but not every battle. Running a small firm also allows you to be holistic. Landscape, interior, envelope, spaces—it's about creating an environment.
So the question becomes: Is what we're doing scalable? The answer is yes—if our studio has a culture in which everyone shares the same experience of input and concept. In our firm, we've proven that it can work in large and small residences. Right now we're working in San Francisco; Hanoi, Vietnam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and in and around Washington, D.C. This idea of being holistic and scalable can be applied to any geography—no matter if it's a house, interior, or small interventions. Can it be applied to larger projects? Yes, I think so, if the studio always shares the same culture. No matter where you are, if you're doing work with intense review boards, the members of those boards are more receptive if you're working at the grassroots level—if you're directly involved in what you're doing in the trenches. As told to William Richards.
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Crema. Since the blog video of JimSeven (James Hoffman) titled: "Crema is Rubbish", crema has been a somewhat controversial and dividing foam in the coffee industry. Whether you agree with Hoffman that perhaps crema should be either skimmed off or stirred through the espresso or americano, or not, the whole discussion did open peoples eyes.
Crema was always perceived as necessary, not only as a 'look-at-me-I'm-well-extracted', but also for flavour. After Hoffman's blog baristas across the world started to actually taste their crema and, in stead of just assuming that it should be present, started to decide to deliberately serve their coffee with or without crema.
The whole crema debacle subsided a little in my brain, after all, we are talking about a blog post from 2009. But after working more with super automated espresso machines
and visiting the Sant'Eustachio cafe in Rome, its back!
and visiting the Sant'Eustachio cafe in Rome, its back!
Sant'Eustachio is one of the strangest cafes I have visited. Ever. Nothing that is happening behind the machine is visible. Absolutely nothing. The machines are shielded off on the sides with metal plates. The sides of the bar are either closed off, or closed by a high door. Even underneath the machines everything is shielded off. Everything.
As a barista, this is very frustrating. Especially when receiving an espresso with the most ridiculous amount of frothed crema. The moment the espresso is put in front of you, your whole train of thought halts. Your mind goes blank for a few seconds. And then the first thought is: "What the crema"?!
At this point I went back to the bar to see if I really could not see anything. And you really cannot see anything. After researching a bit back in our beautiful Rome apartment, I found that nobody actually knows the secret. Several newspapers have tried to find out what the mechanisms are behind the frothy several centimetres high crema at Sant'Eustachio, and as of yet, nobody knowsssss.
The espresso itself was not great. Not bad and not good, leaving it somewhere in the middle of the espresso database in my head. The crema really did not taste of much either, being mostly in the way of consuming the actual drink, resulting in me skimming it off on to a napkin on the side.
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So how did they create this ginormous amount of crema? As again, Hoffman explains in another blog post, crema does not consist of the oils and fats in the coffee bean, contrary to what many believe. To explain this, think of frothing up your egg whites. If you get any yolk, or if your bowl is fatty or oily in any way, you will be unable to froth up your egg whites. In other words, the oils and fats in your coffee contributes to the breaking down of the crema, not to building it. So what is crema then?
In my blog post on blooming I discussed CO2. It is the CO2 that creates the crema of an espresso. During extraction the CO2 is released, and due to the pressure used in an espresso machine the CO2 comes out as little bubbles. If you want more a scientific explanation, I highly recommend Hofmann's blog, a must read for the coffee professional anyway. So after reading this post, go there! Read and learn.
So how can you influence crema? Several factors influence crema. Firstly, roast date. The fresher the roast, the more CO2 is present in the beans, resulting in more crema.
Second, what could play a role is what type of coffee is used. Are the beans from an Arabica or Robusta plant? It is probable, if we again keep our frothed egg whites in mind, that oil causes the crema to dissipate. Hence the more oils and fats in the coffee, the quicker the crema disappears. As Arabica as about twice the amount of lipids than Robusta, Robusta usually has a stronger crema.
Thirdly, of course, we cannot forget the influence of extraction itself. A bad extraction will result in a bad crema, and a good extraction in a good crema. Underneath this blog post you can find what you should look for in a crema.
And finally, what could influence the crema, of course is actual frothing or adding something causing it to froth more. This is what super automatic machines do, and then I mean actually frothing up the coffee, not necessarily adding something. This is the reason that even liquid coffee, powder coffee or machines working without pressure, can create a coffee with a crema. In the spout just above the cup there is a rotary system that froths up the coffee, before it lands in your cup underneath. The width of the spout, the technique behind the rotary system and of course the shape of the cup, all influence the quality of this artificial crema.
Adding, for example, baking soda, can also create a frothed crema. David Lebovitz, who is living the sweet life in Paris, suspects this is secret behind the mystery of the wall of crema in the Sant'Eustachio cafe in Rome.
I suspect he is right. Why? In my utter frustration, never ending curiosity and lengthy hanging at the bar in wait, I got lucky. As one of the attending, perfectly clothed baristas stepped out from behind the bar without overlooking my prowling self, he swung open the door to the bar, and I got a glimpse. And I saw. I saw the strangest thing. I saw big RVS mixing bowls on the bar in front of the espresso machine. One bowl per group head. What they were doing there or how they were used, we will perhaps never know. Filled with baking soda? Used to froth espresso? The baristas, who saw my obvious excitement, quickly made sure the doors where closed, and during the rest of my stay, did not let me out of their sight, rather working with less behind the bar, than risking me seeing more.
The strange thing, as if brewing in absolute secrecy and ridiculous amounts of crema aren't strange enough, I did buy coffee beans to try at home.
Now, although I have a very decent Expobar dual boiler system at home, I do not have any frothing agent. Nor was the roast very recent. And Sant'Eustachio works with 100% Arabica beans.
I did get the best crema I have ever had at home. Especially when I extended the extraction. So who knows, there could be another secret. Perhaps the roasting, or the fact they do this on wood adds an other dimension. Either that, or they actually are magicians.
What should you look for in a crema
If it hasn't been skimmed off
Crema can be an indicator that the espresso was well extracted. A well extracted espresso will have a crema that is compact, persistent and have a certain elasticity. Meaning that when you stretch the crema, by tilting your cup, or when you pull your spoon through, the crema should not break and should fall back in to place immediately.
The colour gives an indication of roast, and also of extraction. So; the lighter the crema, the lighter the roast, or the lighter the extraction. And vice versa.
If your crema has dark leopard-like spots, this does not necessarily have to mean that the extraction was not done well. What causes these spots is still up for debate. It could be over extraction, overly heated water, or it could be fine coffee grounds that slip through the filter basket. However, usually an even crema is considered to have a better espresso underneath.


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Revenue from tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina last year reached about a billion KM, tourism workers estimate.
Although a precise amount will be calculated only in coming weeks, it is expected that it will reach a ten digit number, because, according to official figures, tourists in B&H spent 806.5 million KM in nine months.
Of course, this is not pure profit, because it is necessary to subtract expenses, and yet no one dares to draw the line and to announce how much money was made.
The Tourist Organization of RS (RS TO) said that, according to data of the State Institute for Statistics, in the groups of services such as food, drinks and accommodation, the turnover last year was about 118.6 million KM.
In 2012 the turnover for the mentioned services was about 111.5 million KM; hence there was a 6% increase in revenues.
Tourism workers in the RS are glad that there has been a constant increase in the number of tourist arrivals and overnight stays in the RS in the last few years.
According to the Institute for Statistics, last year 256.277 tourists visited Srpska, who made 670.231 overnight stays, which is 6.2 percent more arrivals and 6.4 percent more overnight stays compared to the previous year.


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Enterprises big and small have seen their data grow exponentially over the years. Data protection is becoming very complex and requirements for availability are increasing every day. Given the fact that data protection is a primary concern for companies of all sizes, it requires significant investment (depending upon the company size) and surely is a contributing factor to the company's profitability. With well thought planning in deploying IT infrastructure and implementing best practices for maintaining corporate data, such as Disaster Recovery (DR) [1] planning for data protection and security; companies can save significantly and improve their profit margins. Synthetic backup is one such DR best practice that provides effective data protection at a lower cost of operation. It also offers an edge over conventional file system backup techniques during system backup and restore.
What is Synthetic backup?
Synthetic backup is an alternative to creating full backups from periodic incremental backups. It involves one regular full backup (only the first time) and from that point onwards periodic incremental [2] backups are applied to the first full backup. Since this type of backup is synthesized from a full backup, hence the name.
Technical explanation
The expression "synthetic" in this context refers to the fact that the assembled file is not a direct copy of any single current or previously created file. Instead, a synthetic file is merged or "synthesized" by a specialized application program from the original file and one or more modifications to it.
Figure 1: Conceptual representation of Synthetic versus Full backup
This backup procedure is called "synthetic" because it is not a backup created from original data. Figure 1 shows the steps involved in taking a traditional full backup and a synthetic backup. Less data, which is translated in to less network traffic, will be flowing through the pipe in the case of synthetic backup. It is due to the fact that the traditional approach of taking a full volume backup requires transferring all used blocks of data from the volume to the backup location. Whereas with a synthetic backup technique in place, the system will only take incremental changes, transfer them over the network pipe and then run a special program [3] at the storage location to apply those changes to the previous full (or synthetic) backup. The bottom line is after the first full backup you need to take only incremental backups without taking a full backup every time. Each new incremental backup will be synthesized and will maintain an up to date copy of a full backup.
Why Synthetic backup?
Synthetic backup is not just another way of taking backups; it is a better alternative. Having one Full backup and incremental backups thereafter will not offer a similar advantage as it would by having a synthetic backup. In the former case, the system administrator will be dealing with a multitude of incremental files when it comes to restoring the system using those backups. However, in the case of synthetic backup only one file will hold all the changes since the last incremental backup.
This type of backup is suitable for corporate environments where network bandwidth is a premium and it cannot be scaled easily. Business models such as Application Service Providers is a typical example, where hundreds of gigabytes of data flow through a shared pipe, mostly over T1 or T3 lines. Even with a T3 line backing up 20-30 servers with 150 GB data on average on each one of them will require serious investment to cover the bandwidth and leased line cost. Moreover, it will also require extremely large storage capacity to house all those periodic full backups.
A synthetic backup can best be used when time or system requirements do not allow for a full backup. Some of the key benefits are:
- Relatively smaller time and space requirements for taking backups – Since volume changes are periodically merged on top of existing full/synthetic backups, less storage is needed.
- Reduced restore time – System restore times are reduced, as it will only look at one unified backup file versus a combination of a full and multiple incremental backup files.
- Less expensive full backups – Guaranteed availability of full snapshot of the system in one backup file.
- ROI – Less resource hungry; less CPU power, less network traffic, less storage, resulting in more dollars saved.
- Less messy – Avoids the hassle of keeping track of multiple full backups.
Featured Users
Some of the typical synthetic backup users are:
Application Service Providers
Application Service Providers (ASPs) host software from centralized data centers, renting access over dedicated, high-speed networks or the Internet. Application services range from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions and vertical applications, to groupware, personal productivity suites, and full desktop and printing services. In order to ensure data protection, these solution providers are faced with the tough challenge of backing up critical data over time, using either leased lines such as T1. It is a costly operation and requires significant investment to cover leased line cost and network traffic.
Improved backup practices such as synthetic backup, allow ASPs to significantly bring the cost of operation down (considering the multiplier factor) and also benefit from the time and space advantage which synthetic backup has to offer.
Managed Service Providers
A managed service provider (MSP), is a company that manages information technology (IT) services for other companies via the Internet. An MSP is a company that offers continuous outsourcing of an IT function. The MSP provides all technical support for this server including software updates, backups, hardware, bandwidth, firewall, and other technical issues. Given synthetic backup's cost effectiveness and time and space optimization, the MSP business model can achieve significant gains in revenue overtime.
Small and Medium size Businesses (SMB)
Data is a crucial intellectual property for any company whether it is an ISV, insurance company, bank, retail, data center, software development house, ASP/MSP, etc. Synthetic backup guarantees optimal performance in terms of backup time and storage requirements. Less harsh on the production systems' resources, it can produce intermittent synthesized full backup with minimal impact on shared and un-shared applications running on those production systems, including file servers, database servers and/or print servers. Another advantage that it has to offer is that it takes less time to restore from the backup. As opposed to dealing with multitudes of incremental backup files there will be just one synthetic file which will contain all those changes recorded over time in each incremental backup.
This article provides a technical overview of the file system synthetic backup technique. Think of it as a best practice for DR, aimed at providing cost effective and robust solution for data protection. Due to its optimized time and space behavior, it can help companies with large quantities of business-critical data to effectively handle their volume backups and storage. In short, this technique will allow maintaining cost effective data storage and will provide optimal backup sets.
About Sonasoft
Sonasoft Corp. automates the disk-to-disk backup and recovery process for Microsoft Exchange, SQL and Windows Servers with its SonaSafe Point-Click Recovery solutions. SonaSafe is the only product that provides an integrated backup/recovery and replication solution for Exchange and SQL servers. Designed to simplify and eliminate human error in the backup and recovery process, SonaSafe solutions also centralize the management of multiple servers and provide a cost-effective turnkey disaster recovery strategy for companies of all sizes. For more information, please visit www.sonasoft.com.
[1] Disaster Recovery – is an important practice in Information Lifecycle Management arena, which prepares the company in case of disaster and gives peace of mind to the stake holders.
[2] It refers to the backup containing changes on the hard disk (volume) since the previous backup.
[3] Typically this application runs on the same system with Network Attached Storage (NAS). Alternatively it can also run on any other machine residing in same subnet with NAS.


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Plavix Lawsuits Gaining Traction. The litigation surrounding Plavix is heating up. According to a report from LawyersUSA, at least 40 Plavix lawsuits are pending in New Jersey state court. Thousands more could ultimately be filed there and in other states.
Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels. The medication keeps the platelets in the blood from coagulating to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions
According to the Lawyers USA report, the Plavix litigation picked up steam after the U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) mandated a black box warning – the agency's most serious safety notice – for its label. The black box alerted doctors and patients that Plavix may be less effective in people who, because of a gene variant in a certain liver enzyme, cannot metabolize the drug to convert it to its active form.
The plaintiffs in Plavix lawsuits claim the drug's benefits were overstated
The plaintiffs in Plavix lawsuits claim the drug's benefits were overstated, and that is no better a blood thinner than aspirin, but carries more side effects. Recently, some research has backed up these allegations. According to a report from Newsinferno.com, a recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that compared Wafarin (another blood thinner) with combination Plavix-aspirin therapy found the risk of hemorrhaging among people treated with the Plavix combo was significantly higher than previously thought. Another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients taking Plavix are 12 times more likely to suffer recurrent ulcers and Plavix gastrointestinal bleeding than those who received a combination of aspirin and a heartburn pill.
Plavix lawsuit plaintiffs allege that they have suffered a variety of injuries due to their use of the drug. These include gastrointestinal bleeding, severe ulcers, heart attacks, strokes and the rare blood disorder thrombotic thrombocytopenic purport (TTP).
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi-Aventis, the makers of Plavix, filed a motion requesting
Last month, Bristol Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi-Aventis, the makers of Plavix, filed a motion requesting that all pending and future Plavix lawsuits filed in New Jersey be designated a mass tort. A mass tort designation would centralize all cases filed in state courts before one judge for pretrial proceedings and would avoid duplicate discovery and conflicting rulings.
According to the LawyersUSA report, Plavix users who still wish to file a lawsuit will need to do so soon. In most states, there is a statute-of-limitations of two years for personal injury lawsuits. The clock would have started ticking on that deadline in March 2010, when the FDA mandated the black box warning for Plavix.
Need Legal Help Regarding Plavix Lawsuits?
The personal injury attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP offer free, no-obligation case evaluations. For more information, fill out our online contact form or call 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529).


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Robert Glancy
I was born in Zambia and raised in Malawi – a country known as the Warm Heart of Africa but made famous as the place where Madonna finds her children. At 14 I moved from the warm heart of Africa to the cold lungs of Edinburgh, where I discovered the true meaning of the term 'culture shock'. After Edinburgh I studied history at Cambridge. Then off to London where, before I had time to find a career, a career in communications found me. In my search to return to warmer weather, I moved to beautiful New Zealand in 2003, where I have lived ever since with my wife and two children. Except for 2014 where I moved to France and divided my time very unevenly between cat-sitting and writing my second book. The cat just about survived - sorry Molly! - and I finished my second book - Please Do Not Disturb. I am now back in New Zealand writing book three.


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Wash & Wag (September 14th & 15th)
Start: 9/14/2023 7:30 am
End: 9/15/2023 9:30 am
Call DOCPAC at 361-575-8573 to schedule your morning drop off appointment for our WASH & WAG!*
Your canine companion will receive:
• A Relaxing Bath
• Cleaning Ear Rub
• Warming Blow Dry
• Massaging Brush Out
• Your Choice of a Finishing Spray in Seasonal Scents
All for only $25!
(Nail trims can be added to a "Wash & Wag" for an additional $5 during this event)
DOCPAC is located at 135 Progress Drive, Victoria, TX 77905


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Back Together Again Chiropractic is a private practice located in the upper west side of Manhattan and Kew Gardens, Queens.
We concentrate and focus on all forms of sports injuries for adults who are looking to optimize their workouts, training and win at a competitive level.
We use the latest soft tissue techniques and therapies to address :
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder & Arm Pain
Knee & Leg pain
Caused by:
Obstacle Racing
Fitness training
We will help you restore
Strength, Movement and Balance to the body to
Improve performance
Dr.Angulo not only uses the latest chiropractic treatment protocols in his Manhattan office, but provides a comprehensive initial exam and treatments including soft tissue therapies such as ART (which stands for Active Release Technique), Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) therapies and Cranial Release technique, kinesiology taping and therapeutic exercises.
The office has added Nutrition Response Testing to aid in
nutritional support through our personalized supplement programs and whole foods dietary guidelines based on the results to help reduce inflammation in the body which has been linked to :
Stomach issue
Heart disease
Patients love the fact that we do not double book appointments , so all the focus is strictly on you.
Your initial visit may take up to 60 minutes consisting of a consultation, orthopedic ,neurologic and chiropractic exams; Postural and functional movement exams and treatment depending on your case.
Follow up visits take up to 30 minutes. Dr. Angulo takes his time and addresses your issue in depth. You're not in and out in 5-10 minutes like other offices.
Here's a happy patient:
"I first went to see you back in February of this year on the recommendation of a fellow yoga enthusiast whom I practice with often! I had injured my right shoulder with a partial rotator cuff tear! I enjoyed meeting Lou and grew to look forward to our sessions together! Lou was always friendly and professional! At first we met weekly, then bi weekly and now once a month! Our sessions consisted of a vigorous shoulder massage treatment, ART and instrument assisted soft tissue therapy! Back In February just after the injury I was down to maybe 50 percent mobility, now I'm pleased to say I'm virtually complete healed with close to 100 percent mobility!
I wholeheartedly recommend Back Together Again!"
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a place whose name and history come from a time when gods talked to mortals, when travelers set off for unknown destinations and romances could end up as tragedies.
Kefalonia, an island of the Ionian Sea, took its name from Kefalos. He was the bravest warrior that the King of Thiva had at his service. After wandering around for several years, he managed to conquer the island, in the name of his King. So, he gave it to him, as a present. Kefalos ruled successfully the four regions of Kefalonia, giving each the name of one of his four sons. The sons that Prokris, his wife and the love of his life, had given him. Prokris is the tragic figure of this story. Kefalos killed her himself by accident, while hunting. Of course, according to the legend, Artemis, the goddess, who was jealous of their love, had something to do with this accident…
Kefalos spent the rest of his life on the island together with Prokris' beloved dog, Lelapas. Prokris was the daughter of the Athenian King, Erextheas. To honour her memory, Kefalos planted a vine on the island. It was a symbol of fertility. He planted it in a region of wild beauty and with an amazing view. He named this region "Thineas gi". That is, land of the Athenian woman.
It is exactly there, in this mythical place that the villa "Thineas Gi" was built, with absolute respect for the land and the incredible natural environment of the place.Its exquisite design which owes its uniqueness to the minimal touches of traditional elements as well as the never-ending view that lies in front of the fresh pool, turn the villa into an earthly paradise. With 4 independent rooms and with the highest hospitality and comfort standards, it can accommodate 8-10 people. At the same time, it becomes not only the ideal holiday residence for a family or a group of friends but also the perfect honeymoon destination.


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Hair UpdateTuesday, September 23, 2008
- Still haven't dusted my ends like I said I was..haha..I'm such a chicken!!
- Kinda shedding (nothing too serious), I think my iron is low @ the moment.
- Haven't found that "perfect" mid-week DC since Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner
- I ♥ Hot Six Oil as a sealent after I moisturize plus it has my beloved Safflower Oil in it too.
- Finally found my staple shampoo's 1) Creme of Nature Detangling Shampoo (red label) & 2) Jason Sea Kelp Shampoo
- Realized that I'm really underprocessed in the back of my hair close to my nape. It's "Wave city" back there! The Nu Expressions Normal Strength relaxer was noootttt strong enough for my coarse hair! I'm 6 wks post but really feeling like I'm 8-9 wks post relaxer. I think Im texlaxed by accident :-(
♥ Sunshyne
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So looking forward to your next hair update!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I use Aphogee moisturizing shampoo...you should try that brand in general for shampoo (& the moisturizing type specifically).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 1:34 AM
Hey SunShyne,ReplyDelete
I'm new to your blog and hair care in general but I'm learning and your blog is doing a huge deal of teaching.
I wanted to ask what are some good sealers? I'm currently using KeraCare Oil Moistuizer. What do you suggest?
THatz my comment aboveReplyDelete
@ Belle - Thanks! I can't wait either!ReplyDelete
@ Bar07 - thanks for the tip, I'll look into it. But for now, those 2 shampoo's are my choices.
@ Shawny - The bet sealents are natural oils i.e. Castor oil, Extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil, safflower oil or even hot Six Oil (a lot of oils combined). If you have any more quetions, pls email me so I can contact you directly :-)
Hey Sunshyn, I recently came across your blog.. love it - I don't need long hair because I have long hair used to be bra strap lenght - now its about the lenght of yours. My problem is thinning and brakeage. I have the type 3a,b,c.. type hair.. after reading your bog I started my own regimen.. that was Sunday - I only DC and tried some of the products you recommended - wasn't happy with my hair on Sunday it felt rough and course and not to mention the handful of hair that came out - but today it is smooth and full of mositure.. once I get my blog site up I will keep track of the progress and pictures.. thanks.ReplyDelete
@ Socasassy - Im sorry that your hair didn't turn out the way you wanted it too. Please remember that the products I use work well for my hair type and texture. It may or may not work the same way for you since your hair has a looser curl. Please keep me updated on how your hair turns out and I would love to visit your blog.ReplyDelete


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High Voltage Capacitors and Resistors for Antique and Vintage Radios:
This couple in Canada do a nice job. They are helpful, friendly and the items arrive in good condition. They sell all types of capacitors including kits that include all the typical values one would need for a restoration. They also sell schematic diagrams for antique and vintage radios. [ justradios.com]
General Suppliers:
These guys have a large selection of parts and general restoration needs. They sell bulk dial chord and have a decent selection of grill cloth. Additionally, they stock some of the detail parts that make a restoration really special, such as knob felts etc. [ radiodaze.com ]
Another supplier with a good supply of the typical parts needed to restore an old radio. They also stock guitar amp parts and accessories.[tubesandmore.com]
Here is a site that features articles, radios for sale and a large selection of parts such as knobs and escutcheons. [renovatedradios.com]
You can get a decent selection of Philco dial reproductions here. [oldradioparts.net]antiqueradio.org]


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How a criminal defense lawyer can persuade without being sucked into human drama
How a criminal defense lawyer can persuade without being sucked into human drama
Most of my criminal defense clients manage their daily lives rather well in the face of their pending court cases. Some get consumed by their cases from time to time, and sometimes share that with me.
I have thought of criminal defense lawyers being akin to psychological professionals and priests during confession, hearing some of the darkest experiences, demons, ideas and concerns of those who include some who appear to the rest of the world as among the most successful and put-together people in so many ways.
When a psychological professional or criminal defense lawyer does his or her job well, the client feels better at the end of the conversation. However, that conversation usually is a one-way street with the psychologist or lawyer giving comfort and support to the client, without the comfort and support flowing the other way. The client might reason that this is the way it should be, considering all the client is paying for such service.
Whereas a criminal defense lawyer must fight to reverse his or her clients' imbalanced situations and to advocate their cases, psychologists have no advocacy obligations for their patients, but are tasked with helping them to heal. I understand that psychologists-to-be often or always include classes on avoiding feeling traumatized by all the trauma they hear from their patients. No such idea was present in law school, where such a high percentage of my classmates were not destined, in the first place, to serve individual people as clients, rather than corporations, organizations and government entities. I have heard about a high rate of suicide among lawyers compared to other professions. I wonder where criminal defense lawyers fall in that statistic, and whether such a high suicide rate is instead more common among lawyers serving corporations with mind-numbing work and grueling work demands without feeling a sense of serving society (which is not to say that corporate law work cannot be fulfilling). While helping their clients, lawyers should not neglect their own physical, mental, and spiritual health. In fact, a lawyer who is healthy in all those respects is all the more powerful for his or her clients. As a criminal defense lawyer, I must engage fully with my clients and their cases without letting myself get attached to the dark sides of their cases, whether the dark sides come from their prosecution itself, those involved in the prosecution, my clients' alleged behavior, or other aspects of my clients.
Fortunately for me, I have a strong support system among many criminal defense lawyers and among many fellow attendees of the Trial Lawyers College. Better still, I am usually able to rely on myself to not get sucked in by my clients' cases and their personal and case drama (I am not using "drama" disparagingly, but with an acknowledgment of reality), while remaining fully engaged with my clients and committed to their cases. I suppose I went through stages to get to such a point. When I engaged in human rights advocacy starting in college with Amnesty International, I got overly consumed with the rampant misery and human rights violations being inflicted worldwide by governments, private entities and individuals. Then, as a lawyer, I felt all the more empowered in fighting for justice, because I was able to obtain real, instant, and measurable results for my clients in court, as opposed to the then-common approach of Amnesty International of appealing to the very government officials who were urinating on human rights, urging United States politicians to stand up to the human rights violators, and trying to get our human rights message far and wide to the public opinion arena.
At my best, I vibrate highly for my clients, witnesses, legal team and me as we pursue the criminal defense battle. Humor, music (made of and emanating with vibrations), and magic — in discovering, cultivating, and delighting in my own personal magic and in benefiting from my four decades as an amateur magician – help me on that path. So does this passage by Ringu Tulku that helped matters unfold all the better for me in a book I bought several years ago: See "directly without adding any concept or philosophy. Within this clear vision there is not the slightest doubt about anything, so there is no need for clinging or running away… Although we see that others are suffering greatly, we know that their suffering is almost needless. They are not doomed to be in pain, because their suffering just comes from a wrong way of seeing and reacting. If they could see how things truly are, they would not suffer anymore." Ringu Tulku, Daring Steps Toward Fearlessness: The Three Vehicles of Buddhism at 58 (Snow Lion Publications, 2005).
As Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says: "A controlled mind will remain calm and happy no matter what the conditions." How to reach that controlled mind that will remain calm and happy? For me, it starts with finding fulfillment from inside me, and not from the vagaries of the weather, time, and public opinion. To find fulfillment from inside, one must find peace. Meditation and mindfulness are an important part of that, whether the moving meditation of taijiquan or sitting meditation. So is following the path of zero. There is no out there for the mind. Everything unfolds from finding internal fulfillment.
When I feel fulfilled, unblocked, and abundant in my health and well being, I am closer to success for my clients and me, and in inspiring my clients — and having them inspire me back — on the path to victory. When I wake up feeling dread over the state of the world, I am helping nobody.


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I feel like there's an unspoken rule that all throughout the month of December you must be wearing red. Or maybe it's just me and my obsession with the holidays?? #FestiveAF So I decided to put together three fun and easy ways to wear read this holiday season. Enjoy!
Look #1: Wear a fun bright sweater! I originally purchased this sweater in tan, but the XS was too small so I went in store to exchange it and they only had a red in the size I was looking for.. but I'm glad I did the color swap. I think red is the perfect compliment to this sweater and the fun sleeves! Sweaters are my favorite winter time item because the possibilities in which you can style them are endless. My favorite way is pairing it with dark denim and some over-the-knee boots. But you can layer it over a dress, style it with a skirt, or even add some flare jeans for a cozy boho style.
Sweater: Express | Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: Target | Crossbody: Coach, similar here | Sunglasses: DIFF Eyewear
Look #2: This entire combo just screams Christmas. Christmas colors are my favorite time to bring out the fur vest. It added the perfect detail to a simple red dress. Also can we talk about these shoes?! Definitely the perfect holiday party look.
Vest: Express, similar here (Forever 21 has a lot of inexpensive options) | Dress: Express, similar here & here | Shoes: Marc Fisher
Look #3: If you don't own a red sweater or red dress, no worries (although I may be a little worried).. just add the red to your lips! I thought finishing this look off with a red lip was the perfect way to add some pop of color. If you've never done a red lip before, don't be afraid to try it out! I didn't think I could ever pull it off, but I ended up loving it. I even wore a red lip with the holiday dress I shared here.
Sweater: Style & Co | Jeans: Gap | Clutch: Similar | Booties: Similar
Thanks for reading! Xo


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Common restaurant design problems
Common restaurant design problems
Whether it is an interference regarding the flow of circulation between the dining area and kitchen, or maybe the kitchen is too small and there simply is not enough space for the chefs to prepare the food and meet consumer demands, every restaurant will have small problems. In this article, we will talk about some of these problems and provide advice on how you can avoid these common design problems.
That area where no one wants to sit.
In almost every restaurant, there is always one or two tables where nobody wants to sit. It could be because it's next to the bathroom, or beside the kitchen or maybe it is just located next to the main door where customers will experience drafts. Having to readjust your chair every other minute or having an ice cold/ uncomfortably warm just blow past you every other minute will make for a very unrelaxing meal.
The solution to this is actually quite easy. Before you open your restaurant, we recommend that you take a moment to just trail every seat, think about the temperature, the view, the smells, the noise level they might experience, the proximity to the bathrooms and kitchen. You will be surprised and find at least one table you thought was fine actually experiences one or two of these problems. If you are having this problem, ask yourself; do I need the table? If yes, is there somewhere else you can locate the table? Are you so busy that this table is always full on every shift? If you aren't filling this table on every shift, maybe you can consider moving the table into storage, allowing you to use this opportunity to utilise the rest of the restaurant layout to a fuller potential. You can even find that just by changing the table shape or the layout of the tables, you will not only benefit the design and circulation, but it may also help you utilise the space far more efficiently.
The tiny kitchen.
In an ideal world, we could all have the perfect commercial kitchen, with large open clean surfaces to meet every need for the chef, with plenty of space for circulation. However, most unfortunately, the reality is quite the opposite; you will most likely end up with a tiny little kitchen, which may be lacking in some speciality equipment and space for the chefs to prep the meals.
Realistically, knocking down walls isn't always an affordable option for most of us, with budgets and time frames. So another way around this issue is to consider amending the menu. By shortening the menu to offer have a smaller variety of products will enable you to make the most of your smaller kitchen by requiring less amounts of preparation space. A large variety of different options will require your chefs to make sure there is never any cross contamination of products. By making the list of options available smaller, you will both excel in the products you do cook and ensure reduce the preparation space and cleaning time required.
No budget?
Opening any new business will be expensive, so to ensure those start-up costs stay under control you might have to re-evaluate your original restaurant plan.
Instead of spending thousands on buying new furniture or a rebuild. Why don't you consider using reclaimed or pre-used furniture? This can save you money in the initial price, the cost to do it up (if required) can mean you can personalise this item to make it bespoke, or depending on the item bought, can be used to add to the aesthetic of the space. If you can't afford to move all of your walls around you can consider installing temporary dividers, not only will this save you money, but it also gives you the flexibility to change and rearrange these dividers according to changing design and demand. In addition, never underestimate the power of just changing the lighting or paint used. These two have the power to transform any space without requiring you to spend money on a new refurbishment.


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Asphalt & Rubber is in Milan right now, and in a few hours we'll headed over for the official launch of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale. However, we might as well stay in the hotel and do grappa shots until our eyes bleed, as the sport bike of 2012 has already unsurprisingly leaked ahead of its official debut. Not only do we get our first glimpse of the new flagship Ducati, but it looks like the Ducati 1199 Panigale will have optional anti-locking brakes (ABS) and Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES).
While it was only a matter of time before Ducati put ABS on its Superbike line, the electronic suspension package on the Panigale (note the wires going into the top of the fork tubes), which originally made its Ducati debut on the Multistrada 1200, is the first time the technology has made its way onto a sport bike. Expect full-details and photos in a couple hours, until then salivate after the jump.
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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a group of students that gathers for prayer every Wednesday morning from 7 – 7:20 a.m. The leader of the group, math teacher Troy Dice, makes it his mission to lead FCA in the right direction and to make sure they stay on track with what the Bible instructs believers to do.
"In 2 Timothy 3:16 it says 'For where two or three have gathered, there I am in their midst.' We want to have believers gathering together in fellowship, in prayer and challenging each other of what does the Bible say and how are we going to obey," Dice said.
The mission statement for the club states that it is "For athletes and all who may influence." Contrary to many students beliefs, FCA is not only for athletes but is instead for anyone and everyone. The group is for students who want to spend one morning a week in fellowship with other Christians and focus on God.
"Many of the student leaders in FCA are not even athletes. They're involved in other activities, and they just have a passion for Jesus and His ministry," Dice said.
As a special addition to FCA, student leaders get the opportunity to teach a sermon in front of the rest of the club. A couple of students get a topic from Dice and then they get together to study what they are going preach on.
"I love it. FCA is probably my favorite thing I do at the school," senior Ellie Todd said. "It just has an affect on me that nothing else can touch."
For years, a passion for FCA has been growing in Dice. A friend of Dice had told him that this is where he thought his ministry would lead. Sure enough, this is where he was lead.
"FCA has a dear place in my heart. I grew in my faith through FCA," Dice said, "It's my place to give back for all of what Christ has done for me."
The club is for any student who wants to attend and have fellowship in Christ. The club occasionally will have an event set up that students can participate in.
Students who would like to join FCA and be a part of these events can start by going to a meeting on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. To get more information, students can meet with one of the student leaders or go visit Dice's room at the end of the Spanish hallway.


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Paralegal Education in Massachusetts
The paralegal field is projected to steadily increase in demand and jobs through the year 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; eventually 70,000 new positions are slated to become available as trained attorneys and busy firms delegate out-of-courtroom tasks to legal assistants while the lawyers focus on dominating their cases. This leaves a lot of room for a paralegal to swoop in and help with everything else. While paralegals cannot dispense legal advice as they are not trained attorneys, there is a huge variety of jobs for a paralegal to do. So great, in fact, that many decide to specialize in certain aspects. Being a paralegal is rarely dull or overly repetitive; there is opportunity for advancement, problem solving, interacting with clients, researching law, drafting legal documents, interpreting documents and expanding skill sets. It is often a lot of work, but it is also very rewarding.
In 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed almost 7,000 paralegals gainfully employed in Massachusetts, especially concentrated in the Boston-Quincy-Cambridge area. Following suit with most states Massachusetts does not regulate the paraprofessional field, meaning there are no minimum requirements for education or experience needed to enter into a paralegal job. Contrary to that, many employers prefer a candidate that has formal training and is more effective than a new employee who does not. Still, it is possible to enter into the field without any previous paralegal focus.
The only real hard-and-fast rule Massachusetts maintains concerning the field is Rule 5.3, which states that a paralegal or legal assistant (or any other paraprofessional) must be under the supervision of a bar-certified and practicing attorney or attorneys in order to assist with substantive legal tasks. These attorneys are required to oversee the work of the paraprofessional and assume legal responsibility for professional conduct and agree to instruct the assistant in matters of ethics and confidentiality.
|In USD as of Feb 18, 2013 (source: indeed.com)
|Paralegal in Massachusetts $54,000
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Certified and Certificated
To be officially a certified paralegal in this state, one must complete a certain amount of work experience and schooling, or one or the other, and successfully pass one of four national exams. These exams are offered by one of three nationally recognized paralegal associations and are a way to showcase and spotlight proficiency and skill in the paraprofessional field. They are highly respected and can help a candidate stand out among her peers. Each exam can require different prerequisites before sitting so please refer to the chart for qualifications.
The PACE exam is sponsored by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA); the PCC is another exam that is also sponsored by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) offers the CLA/CP exam, while the Association for Legal Professionals (NALS) extends the PP. Once an exam is passed, the paralegal is granted title of certified.
Certification is through formal education, courses taken or degrees earned. There are a number of ways to become certificated. An aspiring paralegal can earn her Associate Arts degree (AA) or Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in paralegal studies, criminal law, or similar. These tend to be two-year programs. One can also earn a four-year degree for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Science (BS), or even a Post-Baccalaureate certification if one already possesses a BA in any discipline. The Post-B certificates often are shortest and take roughly a year to complete as the educational basics are already satisfied. Again, while education is not required, it is strongly encouraged. Those already in the paralegal field who do not have a formal education could consider online or evening courses.
The Ivory Halls of Paralegal Studies
Massachusetts is bursting at the seams with ABA-approved schools and programs for this field, offering six different options.
Bay Path College in Longmeadow is a private women's college offering two year (AAS) and four year (BA, BS) degrees in paralegal studies, plus a Post-Baccalaureate certificate. Students who already claim 60 or more credits, such as for a Post-Baccalaureate, can apply for entrance into the college's Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies Program, which takes about a year to complete. Internships prove mandatory for the BA, BS, and AAS, and is recommended for the P-B Certificate.
Elms College in Chicopee has programs in legal studies and paralegal studies programs in a private setting. They offer AA and BA degrees, a P-B Certificate, and a Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate. They also offer a BA in social services paralegal. Two semesters is minimum required for students to complete the certificate programs in a full-time capacity. Mandatory internships are for the BA degrees.
Middlesex Community College (Bedford and Lowell Campuses) in Lowell is a two-year public college that offers paralegal studies. They extend an AS degree and a P-B Certificate. For the post-graduate the program is about a year long, while the AAS is a standard two-year degree. Internships are required for the AS career track, elective if the student wishes to transfer to a four year school for a BA, and elective for the P-B Certificate.
Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence is a public, two-year college that offers a paralegal studies program. Like Middlesex Community College, it will supply an AS transfer to a four year university for an eventual BA in paralegal studies, or one can remain at the AS level and move into a career immediately. It also extends a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate that requires two semesters and nine courses for completion. The AS degree requires four semesters of five courses each. In both, the internship is elective.
North Shore Community College in Danvers is a public two year school offering an AA, and AS, and a P-B Certificate in paralegal studies. The degrees require 120 hours spent interning and a two-hour seminar every week for the 15-week semester. There is a certificate program available for those who already hold an AA in another discipline as well as a P-B Certificate. For the certification, internship is elective.
Suffolk University in Boston is a private institution that offers degrees in a paralegal studies program. It will grant the successful completer either an AS, a BA, or a P-B certificate. Nine months is the minimum required time to complete the Certificate program if courses are started in fall. Internships are required for all degree programs but elective for the certificate. Both day and evening classes are offered.
Law Firms of Interest
There are a number of law firms known to hire entry-level paralegals often. Below is a truncated list.
Edwards Wildman has many offices all over the world and one in Boston
111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02199-7613
Tel: 617.239.0100
Fax: 617.227.4420
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo also international with an office in Boston
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: 617.542.6000
Fax: 617.542.2241
Foley Hoag
Seaport West
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210-2600
Tel: 617 832 1000
Fax: 617 832 7000


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|Gouda "Suled" chamberstick (c. 1910-1920). 3Ľ" (H); ~4ľ" (Diam.). Nicely marked on base. Please note that the three light areas on edge of underside of piece are glaze skips and not chips. $200. (#KR069)
|Gouda "Sambesi" chamberstick (1924). 3Ľ" (H) x ~6˝" (Diam.). Nicely marked on base, which has a small central hole in it. $200. (#L146)
|Gouda Ivora pair of vases (c. 1920). Very large pair of matching Gouda vases in the high-glazed "Juliana" series. The rich colors of these elaborately decorated pieces are emphasized by the cream colored backgrounds on these extremely attractive vases. Each is marked: "Juliana Ivora Gouda 207". Condition is excellent. 10Ľ" (H); 5˝" (top Diam.). $995/pair. (#H114)
|Gouda "Unique Metalique" plate. This scalloped edge plate has a rather unusual glaze. The deep blue-green regions have an iridescent appearance and the edge of the piece is an iridescent copper lustre. This is especially apparent on the underside of the plate (see pictures). The "Unique Metalique" glaze, developed by H.A. Verlée, was produced for only a few years (1948-1952). Phyllis Ritvo wrote in her book (The World of Gouda Pottery): "Although extremely attractive, Unique Metalique's cost was double that of anything else and too few customers were willing to pay the price". Thus, it was only made for a few years. 8Ľ" (Diam.). SOLD. (#H115)
|Gustavsberg "Argenta" footed bowl. Bowl signed on base "Gustavsberg Argenta", with anchor mark and "#1094 III, Made in Sweden." Bowl is decorated with small tulip-like silver flowers and the rim also has a silver design. All silver trim is in excellent condition. Diameter is 6" and the foot, which is trimmed with a thin silver band, is Ľ" in height. $150. (#F048/J188)
|Longwy "Renaissance" charger. 10˝". French art pottery charger in the "Renaissance" pattern, designed by M.P. Chevallier and produced between 1951-1962. Well marked on base. SOLD. (# L122)
|Moorcroft "Hibiscus" bowl. Vintage Moorcroft footed bowl with a central design of a deep red hibiscus on a green/blue background. Impressed on its underside : "Moorcroft" and "Made in England" and it looks like there might have originally been a blue signature (?) that is now just a smudge. 4˝" (Diam.) x 1˝" (H). $150. (#M103)
|Roseville "Brown Pinecone" jardiniere (632-7). Large Roseville twig-handled jardiniere in the "Brown Pinecone" pattern, which was first made in the early 1930s. The interior of the rim is green and this blends into a yellowish brown color, that is the same as the exterior color of the piece. The piece has good color and a strong mold, and no chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. The inside shows a slight indication of minor use, but this is not objectionable. Marked on base ("Roseville USA 632-7"). Height: ~7"; top diameter: 8"; maximum width: ~10". Note: A matching pair of identical vases (#S033ab) is also available. SOLD. (#S032)
|Pair of Roseville "Brown Pinecone" vases (840-7). It is hard to find a matching pair of fine Roseville twig-handled vases in the "Brown Pinecone" pattern. The interior of the rim of each vase is green and this blends into a yellowish brown color that is the same as the exterior color of each vase. Condition is very good: no chips, repairs, etc., but each has some minor crazing on its body. One has two minor pinpoint size dimples on its body made at the time of manufacture. Each base is impressed: Roseville 840-7. Height: 7Ľ"; diameter at top: 3". $400/pr. (#S033a/b)
|Roseville "Florentine" jardiniere. Large jardiniere with cream-colored background and green and rust trim. Inside near base is slightly stained. 12" (Diam) x 8" (H). SOLD. (#G034)
|Royal Stanley Ware "Jacobean" vase. Royal Stanley Ware vase, made in England by Colclough & Co., circa 1919. This high glaze Arts and Crafts vase is very similar in appearance to some Moorcroft pottery being made at the time. This vase depicts apples and grapes on a rich blue background. The hand-painted pattern is all around the vase and in between the fruit are sprigs of blue flowers. Base is well marked ["Royal Stanley Ware (RS mark), C&Co, Jacobean, England"]. Approximately 7" (H). SOLD. (#H112)
|RumRill vase. Octagonal shaped vase with interesting drip glaze on its mat surfaced exterior. An interesting orange and yellow "splotchy" pattern is found lining the inner surface of this 5Ľ" high vase. Signed: "RumRill 297". SOLD. (#E107)
|Weller "Louwelsa" ewer. Early Louwelsa ewer depicting peaches on a vine. Artist signed on front: "LM" (Lillie Mitchell who worked at Weller in the late 1800s). Marked with Louwelsa circle seal on base. Has some fine age crazing. 12˝" H. SOLD. (#C260)
|Weller "Marbleized" bowl. High-gloss faux marble glaze on this low bowl, which is die impressed "Weller" on its base. Circa 1914. 7" (D); 2" (H). SOLD. (#C040)
|Weller "Turkis" vase. Unusual shaped deep red vase with an interesting drip glaze in shades of yellow and green. Incised in script "Weller Pottery" on the base. 5" (H); 7Ľ" (W). $135. (#G177)
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|Welcome to the home page of Janet and Andy, from Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, England. It is dedicated to bikes in general, but particularly to bikes with arm-wrenching torque. It also reflects some of our other interests, which include aviation and travel.
|Torque Monsters Home Page has now been in existence for over 20 years. During that time a great deal has changed in both our lives and the workings of the Internet. With this in mind we have decided that, rather than continuing to update Torque Monsters Home Page, we will post our news and photos on our individual Facebook pages instead. However, we're also including a selection of our back pages which will not find their way onto Facebook.
|Janet's Facebook page
|Andy's Facebook page
|The way we were
|Janet's Ducati Monster 821
|Andy's Suzuki GSR750
|Andy's Bonneville T100
|Janet's Ducati Scrambler
|Andy's Sprint GT
|Janet's FZ1
|Andy's Speed Triple
|Andy's CBF1000
|Andy's CBF600
|Andy's CBR600RR
|Janet's Hornet 600
|Andy's Fireblade
|Andy's second GSX1400
|Janet's third R1
|Andy's Daytona
|Janet's second R1
|Triumph factory tour
|Hoggin' the Bridge 2011
|Concorde Rally 2011
|Return to Wootton Bassett
|Ride of Respect, Wootton Bassett 2011
|A week in the Peak District
|CBF1000 meet in Wales
|Another visit to the Ace Cafe
|An Easter trip to the Ace Cafe
|French tour 2005
|French tour 2004
|Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford 2011
|Spitfire Workshop
|The BBMF Lancaster
|Best of China Tour, September 2012
|Taj and Tigers Tour, February–March 2012
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Best Elite Nerf Guns
- Best Elite Nerf Guns
- 1. Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire
- 2. Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage
- 3. Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator
- 4. Nerf N-Strike Elite RapidStrike CS-18
- 5. Nerf N-Strike Elite Alpha Trooper CS-12
- 6. Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm
- 7. Nerf N-Strike Elite Roughcut
- 8. Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe
- 9. Nerf N-Strike Elite Demolisher Two-in-One
- 10. Nerf N-strike Rhino Fire
Nerf (trademarked in capitals as NERF) is a toy brand created by Parker Brothers and currently owned by Hasbro. Most of the toys are a variety of foam-based weaponry, with other Nerf products including balls for sports like football, basketball and baseball. The most notable of the toys are the dart guns (referred to by Hasbro as "blasters") that shoot ammunition made from Nerf foam. Since many such items were released during the 1970s, Nerf products often feature bright neon colors and soft textures similar to the flagship Nerf ball. The slogan, which has been frequently used since advertising in the 1990s, is "It's Nerf or Nothin'!". Annual revenues under the Nerf brand is approximately US$400 million
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire
Compete with friends and family in a target aiming contest with this Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster. Load the rotating Ammo rack with the 4 clips and 24 Elite darts included and pull the Advance Handle to line up your next clip for firing. Pull the acceleration trigger and watch as your Elite Darts are fired at your target with a semi-auto blasting action and motorised power. With an additional purchase this Hail-Fire blaster can hold up to a maximum of 8 clips and 144 darts making this the highest capacity of any Nerf blaster. Reaching targets up to 75 feet away you will be sure to impress friends and family with your target firing skills.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage
It's time to take your N-Strike battling to the next level with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage Blaster! With a high-capacity drum that holds 25 darts, the Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage Blaster gives you an incredible rapid-fire blitz. Release a storm of darts at targets up to 90 feet away by sliding the Slam Fire handle repeatedly while you hold down the trigger! The drum and Elite Darts work with any N-Strike Elite Rampage blaster and most original N-Strike blasters (sold separately). For the final word in today's blaster technology, you need the Elite customization and interchangeable parts of the Rampage blaster!
Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator
Customise this incredible Nerf Elite Retaliator 4-in-1 Blaster for any mission! In an exclusive Sonic Ice see-through colour, The Retaliator blaster is the ultimate in blaster performance, firing revolutionary Elite Darts at a range of 75 feet! Featuring removable stock, barrel and drop-down handle for multiple configurations, the Nerf Retaliator comes with a 12 dart clip and 12 N-Strike Elite darts.
Nerf N-Strike Elite RapidStrike CS-18
Stay mobile with this streamlined, lightweight Rapidstrike CS-18 blaster! The Rapidstrike CS-18 gives you serious rapid-strike firepower. Spray a blanket of cover fire or go on the move with an all-out blitz! The blaster's Acceleration Trigger powers up the motor for super-speed firing. The clip holds all 18 of the included Elite Darts and it's see-through so you can do instant firepower checks! With a range of up to 75 feet, you've got long-range striking power and a lightning rate of fire. Get maximum mission mobility with the Rapidstrike CS-18 blaster! Blaster comes with 18 Elite darts, 18-dart see-through clip and instructions
Nerf N-Strike Elite Alpha Trooper CS-12
The Alpha Trooper CS-12 is a clip system Nerf blaster that was released in 2013 under the N-Strike Elite series.
It comes packaged with a twelve dart clip, twelve Elite Darts and instructions.
The blaster was released in the United Kingdom on March 1, on May 15 in the United States, and also released in Hong Kong on an unknown date. It was also released in Singapore on June 22.
In Australia, the Alpha Trooper is exclusively available at Target stores; in the United Kingdom, it is exclusive to Argos stores. In Germany, it has thus far only been available from Galeria Kaufhof department stores and stores that are members of the VEDES trade association.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm
Speed and mobility are yours with the quick draws and fast firing of the STRONGARM blaster! It has the same long-range power as other N-STRIKE Elite blasters (sold separately), and it rapid-fires 6 darts when you pump the Slam Fire slide repeatedly while holding the trigger. Loading is easy and quick with the flip-open rotating barrel, and its Tactical Rail is compatible with most N-STRIKE accessories (sold separately). Add the STRONGARM blaster to your arsenal and unleash a storm of darts at your target! Ages 8 and up. CAUTION: Do not aim at eyes or face. TO AVOID INJURY: Use only darts designed for this product. Do not modify darts or dart blaster. With simple beginnings forty years ago as an orange foam ball, NERF is not only now a key player in action based performance toys but also transcends the toy aisle as a lifestyle brand for kids and adults alike. Whether its working with some of the most notable athletes of the day, sponsoring the Dew Tour with the NERF DART TAG World Championships or bringing a no-holds barred blaster experience to the video game environment, Hasbro, Inc's NERF brand continues to redefine both the sports and toy world.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Roughcut
Slam into battle with the double-barreled domination of the ROUGH CUT 2X4 blaster! This sleek blaster lets you launch 2 Elite Darts at once at targets up to 75 feet away, and the pump-action design lets you pump repeatedly to unleash a steady double stream of darts! Launch up to 8 Elite Darts without reloading! As with most N-STRIKE blasters, the Tactical Rail lets you add most N-STRIKE Tactical Rail accessories (sold separately) for more battle capability. Power up the multishot madness of the ROUGH CUT 2X4 blaster and get ready to dominate with both barrels! Blaster comes with 8 Elite Darts and instructions.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe
6-dart motorized blasting 1-handed blasting Fires darts up to 90 feet (27 meters) Quick-reload clip and acceleration trigger Comes with 6 Elite darts Quickly overwhelm targets with the speed of motorized dart blasting! The Nerf N-Strike Elite Stryfe blaster is a 6-dart dynamo that lets kids launch darts with 1-handed blasting. Hold down the acceleration trigger to power up the blaster's motor, then take aim and unleash darts with rapid speed. Reload fast with the quick-reload clip that holds up to 6 Elite darts. The Stryfe blaster has a compact size that allows for mobility on the battlefield and makes it a handy blaster to take along on any mission. Includes 6 Elite darts. Includes blaster, clip, 6 Elite darts, and instructions.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Demolisher Two-in-One
Experience the excitement, energy, and attitude of the Nerf brand, and find out why It's Nerf or Nothin'. Nerf N-Strike Elite blasters from Hasbro deliver the ultimate in blaster performance for your Nerf blaster battles, with upgraded distance and the revolutionary Elite dart. Take aim with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster and unleash motorized dart blasting and pump-fire missiles! 2-in-1 Blaster: The N-Strike Elite Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster from Nerf fires both Elite darts and Nerf missiles to demolish the competition with two kinds of firepower. Get in the game and plan your battle strategy to optimize your attack and fortify your defense. Blast the 2 big Nerf missiles for maximum impact with pump-fire action. Unleash a powerful barrage of 10 Elite darts with motorized dart blasting. Or fire the missiles and the darts at the same time to sweep the field!
Nerf N-strike Rhino Fire
Dominate any battlefield with the double-barrel assault of the Rhino-Fire blaster! You can launch a blizzard of darts at targets up to 90 feet away from the blaster! With 2 drums, you can fire the darts with double barrel domination. Use the tripod to keep a steady aim then take on your opponent with Rhino Fire!


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This is going to be an extreme burden for many, many businesses. That's par for the course in New York.
From Fox News: New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would give employees in the Empire State three months paid bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one – in turn, spurring concerns among business owners that the policy would create a staffing crisis.
The expansive bill would cover the death of a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, in-law, grandparent or grandchild. It was passed by the state Senate and Assembly at the end of the legislative session in June and now awaits the signature of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The state's current Paid Family Leave law gives employees paid time off to bond with a new child or care for a sick relative. But the new legislation significantly expands leave policies, allowing grieving employees to collect 50 to 67 percent of the average weekly wage for up to 12 weeks.
"I've experienced the pain of losing a child. The grief can be unpredictable and overwhelming," Richard Funke, a Republican state senator representing parts of Monroe and Ontario counties, said in a statement. "No employee should have to fear losing their job in order to take the time they need to mourn."
Funke and the bill's cosponsor, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, a Democrat from Rochester, have both lost adult children.
Business owners and groups representing their interests, though, contend that the change would put an unnecessary strain on their companies.
"For a small business, I don't know how anybody could survive with anything like that," Tom Grech, president of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, told the New York Post. "At the end of the day, New York City and New York state are among the most expensive places to do business in the country. This just puts another burden on small businesses."
The Business Council of New York State also opposes the paid bereavement. "Who this really affects are the small employers who are being hit with another burden that's difficult to manage," group spokesman Zach Hutchins told the newspaper.
Cuomo supported the Paid Family Leave policy that starting this year gives paid time off to new parents, people caring for a loved one with a serious health condition and those facing family pressures when a loved one is called to active military service abroad.
A spokeswoman for Cuomo, Dani Lever, said they plan to review the bereavement leave bill.


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One of the best parts of having my boys home with me two days a week is the opportunity to get crafty with my kids. Working from home is hard with two under 6 in the house, and I try my best not to fill their time with too much TV or tablet time. So if I get a chance to get them into some arts and crafts, so much the better!
So I was excited to review these ChalkOla chalk markers and get some afternoon fun in at the same time!
I was sent two sets of ChalkOla chalk markers and one set of their fun chalkboard labels.
I did receive these products free for the purposes of my review, but all opinions remain my own.
Ok, so first off, these markers are BRIGHT. Seriously vibrant, neon colors that basically jump out at you. J and I used his brother's nap time for a little creativity, and tried out the 15mm chalk markers on the kitchen window.
Want to make a kid happy? Tell him he gets to draw on the house.
They specifically mention that these markers are perfect for non-porous surfaces, so chalkboard, whiteboards, mirrors, and windows are all perfect landscapes. We decided to create little pictures for Daddy to come home to. Check out that vibrant orange!
The 6mm markers were perfect for writing with. I actually got J to practice some of his letters by writing out names on the window! Yay for creative learning! 🙂 I could see where these would be awesome for teachers to use in class on a whiteboard. Kids would love to spell in these fun colors! Same goes for moms like me, who just like to see our kids continuing their education at home.
Eventually J tired of the window doodles, but I had this $3 chalkboard from Target lying around, so he moved to a new canvas. Luckily, these markers clean up easily with a wet wipe, or window cleaner. My little artist proudly displays his masterpiece above. I'm told that this is a lake with fishies and seaweed. Sounds good to me!
I also ran upstairs and left a little message for Daddy on our master bath mirror. Keep the romance alive, ladies! 😉
One last craft was calling my name. With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I've been all about my Irish-ness, and started pulling out my decos. A while back I had spray painted an ugly clearance canvas from Hobby Lobby with chalkboard paint for my front entryway. Perfect for mixing up the decoration with the season. These neon chalk markers made for a perfect expression of green!
I will love these markers for creating fun chalkboard decor, though I will need to step up my game if I'm going to come up with stuff as pretty as what's on the ChalkOla Instagram site:
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Creative director Krishna Vamshi, after wrapping 'Paisa' with Nani gearing up for a big Multistarrer in Tollywood. This project involves three famous actors from three well known families. The actors in question are Superstar Krishna, Victory Venkatesh and Mega Power Star Ram Charan. Venky and Krishna previously acted in few Multistarrer flicks but for the first time Ram Charan Teja testing himself alongside other actors.
Blockbuster producer Bandla Ganesh who was supposed to produce Ramcharan - Koratala Siva's project would now handle this Multistarrer film. As this project is still in early talks, an official announcement about this exciting multi-starrer could be out soon.


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Plastic surgery was started as a gift from God for those that suffered a crash and caught major cut marks or burn marks along at the apparent parts for this body like deal with. Or for those who born using a dumb nose or abnormal shape virtually any part of the body. Now this profession is spread over a wide variety of procedures. A sub category, cosmetic surgical treatment is also introduced which deals with only the beauty related operations.
Basically, in the United States, many of us opt to have plastic surgery practiced on them. Around the years, the involving plastic surgeries executed has increased its demand. Individuals opt for a wide array of plastic surgery procedures to select from that are acceptable for their needs. A directory of plastic surgery operations individuals can have engaged are:
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After you'll arrives your decision to engage in plastic surgery, there are a few steps which individuals need to check. The initial step is to pick a surgeon that an individual might be comfortable to work with. When looking for the perfect surgeon, an experienced place to begin is while using the American Society of Cosmetic surgeons. This group aims to supplement information about plastic surgery and develop a network and a good relationship with a.
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These the particular important steps in relation towards initial objectives of doing plastic medical surgery. You have to engage in lots of tests to have a clearance to undergo these serious operations. After that, understand the perseverence to face whatever pain you will experience because after it all, you reap what you sow.
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Equinora is an enchanted land where horse herds run free, tended by tribes of human settlers. Created by the powerful horse goddess Aureana, Equinora should be a peaceful and beautiful land. But something has gone very wrong.
Lonely in her solitary state, Aureana sought to create a mate, but instead created six unicorn guardians of the land, each gifted with specific powers. A final attempt at creating a partner led to complete disaster when Aureana made Shadow, a powerful black duocorn filled with hate for everything living. Banishing Shadow to the Obsidian Caves, Aureana returned to the Spirit World, leaving the unicorns in charge.
Several generations later, the unicorns have become self-absorbed and Shadow tests the barriers of his prison, sending forth his legions of vicious bloodwolves and scorcheels, whose only aim is to kill everything alive and poison the land.
Enter Fleet, an adolescent colt reared in seclusion from this dangerous world, and Yuma, a young man of the tribes sent to find a mate. When Fleet's dam is killed in a bloodwolf attack, he is injured and poisoned, but he now has a mission and a goal: to alert the horse kings of the danger, and to find a home among the herds.
Combining the structure of a coming-of-age novel with an epic quest, The Bloodwolf War follows Fleet and Yuma through many perilous adventures. Fleet discovers his ancestry and the history of the unicorns, and takes on the mantle of leadership that is his birthright. Along the way, he learns about love, lust, magic, duty and courage.
This is an immersive adventure story with the added bonus of very realistic horse characters. The world of Equinora is comparatively unsophisticated, with no technology, and spears and bows the typical weapons. Fleet and Yuma are the first pairing of horse-and-man, although others later learn to bear humans and to ride. The unicorns' magical homes are brilliant by contrast.
Equinora is also a very gendered world, where stallions rule the herds, often quite brutally, and men control the human communities. It is refreshing to see some of the characters resist this state of affairs, and it will be interesting to read about the progress of these rebels as the series continues.
In true adventure-story style, readers are left wondering whether the problems have been entirely resolved by the story's end, making us eager for the next instalment.
It is very clear that Paula Boer knows horses. Adept at creating animal-based fantasy for young readers, Paula's Brumbies series are Amazon best-sellers. I was fortunate enough to speak with Paula about her work earlier this year.
The Equinora Chronicles promises to be another excellent set of books, underpinned by Paula's deep knowledge of animal behaviour and her magical imagination. With realistic animal characters in enchanting settings, Paula's books make great gifts for young horse enthusiasts.


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UK├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós largest photonics and electronics centre to launch in Southampton
The University of Southampton is launching the largest photonics and electronics institute in the UK on Thursday 12 September.
The new Zepler Institute is a unique multidisciplinary research centre that brings together world-leading expertise in photonics, advanced materials, quantum technologies and nanoscience.
The Institute will build on the University├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós pioneering discoveries in photonics and electronics that form the backbone of today├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós global communications infrastructure.
For decades, researchers at Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre have enabled the development of the physical hardware through fibre optic technology that laid the foundations of the Internet, while researchers in Electronics and Computer Science are leading the way in pioneering the new discipline of Web Science to understand and develop the future uses of the World Wide Web.
The Zepler Institute will build on that reputation to provide a collaborative environment for research that will continue to deliver the solutions required to meet the global challenges of the future ├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬Ć┬£ from ultra-high bandwidth communication technologies, through bio-photonics for point-of-care diagnostics, to fundamental research into quantum devices and technologies, led by experts in the University's Physics, Quantum Light and Matter group.
The Zepler Institute is led by Professor Sir David Payne, Director of the University├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós internationally renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre, and one of the world├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós most referenced and influential researchers.
Professor Payne will deliver a special lecture entitled ├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ŗ┬£50 Years of Photonics at the University of Southampton├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ó to mark the occasion and in celebration of his recently-awarded Knighthood for services to photonics.
The event will also feature a special guest lecture by Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, who is considered one of the ├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ŗ┬£fathers├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ó of the Internet. Vint will be introduced by web pioneer Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Dean of Physical and Applied Sciences at the University of Southampton.
Professor Hall says: ├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ģ┬ōThe formation of the Zepler Institute ensures that University of Southampton continues to make pioneering breakthroughs and discoveries that will meet society├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós global communication challenges. It also puts us in a leading position to develop the future of the Internet, which is the infrastructure for the World Wide Web."
├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ģ┬ōFor 60 years Southampton researchers have been at the forefront of the global revolution in digital communications leading the world in web and Internet science, technology and application,├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├é┬Ø Professor Hall continues.
In fact, global access to the Internet itself relies almost entirely on Professor Payne├ā┬ó├ó┬é┬¼├ó┬ä┬ós invention of erbium-doped fibre amplifiers, which has made possible the worldwide information superhighway and high-speed telecommunication networks we often take for granted and which are so important to us all in the 21st century. Every time you use the Internet, your mobile phone or an ATM you are using technology developed at Southampton.
The Zepler Institute is named after Professor Eric Ernest Zepler who founded the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at University College Southampton (now University of Southampton) in 1947, which was the first in Electronics in this country, and probably in the world.
Professor Zepler made an outstanding and pioneering contribution to radio receiver development as well as to the teaching of electronics. From 3pm, researchers from across the Zepler Institute will be showcasing their work and state-of-the-art facilities.
Admission to the showcase and the lectures by Professor Payne and Vint Cerf from 5pm on Thursday, 12 September at the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton is free though places are limited.
To reserve your place, please register online here or for further information please contact email@example.com
The lectures will also be streamed live online at www.zeplerinstitute.com.
Related Links
- Find out more about the Zepler Institute.
- Programme for the Zepler Launch
- Live streaming of the event from 3pm, 12th Sept 13
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Vol. LXV, No. 31
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
(Photo provided courtesy of the Hun School)
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: Jason Elefant rows this spring in his final season for the Hun School crew team. This week, Elefant will be representing the U.S. as an alternate at the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships in Eton, Great Britain. Shortly after his return from the U.K., Elefant will be starting his college career for the Princeton University mens lightweight team.
Although Jason Elefant spent just a few weeks at the 2010 selection camp for the U.S. Junior National rowing team as a last-minute fill-in, he gained a lot from the experience.
With two Stanley Cups and 16 appearances in the National Hockey League semifinals in just 44 years of existence, the Philadelphia Flyers have quickly built a rich tradition.
For the Nassau Swim Club Lemmings, utilizing an all hands on deck approach resulted in a special summer.
Although the Community Park Bluefish boasted a throng of 150 swimmers this summer, those numbers didnt add up to the success the powerhouse program typically enjoys in the Princeton-Area Swimming and Diving Association (PASDA) competition.
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