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(HealthDay News) — The first national estimates of indoor tanning-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments have been calculated, according to the authors of a research letter published online December 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Gery Guy Jr., PhD, MPH, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues collected data on indoor-tanning-related injuries from 2003–2012 from 66 U.S. hospital emergency departments. The authors identified 405 such injuries. Based on this finding, Guy's team estimated that an average of 3,234 indoor-tanning-related injuries were treated annually across the country. They also found that the number treated each year dropped from 6,487 in 2003 to 1,957 in 2012, probably because fewer people are using tanning salons.
Four out of five tanning-salon injuries were skin burns, while fainting and eye injuries accounted for <10% of reported injuries. Injured tanners were mostly women and white (about 80% in each case). Young adults 18–24 years old represented more than one-third of the injured list. Burns severe enough to require emergency treatment indicate overexposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation and increase skin cancer risk, the study authors said.
John Overstreet, the executive director of the Indoor Tanning Association, an industry group, disagreed with the authors' interpretation of the findings. "I think the story is how few injuries actually occur and how much progress the industry has made in making a low number of injuries even lower," he told HealthDay. "Clearly during the 10 years covered by the study, the industry made significant progress in making sure customers do not suffer injury. That is a safety record all industries should strive to achieve."
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin may not top your list of family vacation spots, but how about rethinking that list? Milwaukee has tons to offer kids and families, starting with these…
Milwaukee is known for its green: parks, that is. There is a park for every day of the week in the Milwaukee area. As the mother of three boys, we have tried them all. Top star ratings go to these:
1. Possibility Playground in Port Washington. Located on an Upper Lake Bluff, the view is spectacular and worth the 40 minute drive from Milwaukee. Your children will never see a larger park than this one. Eye-popping and the size of a football field, they'll be busy for hours. Named Possibility Park since all equipment is wheelchair accessible, which makes the extra ramps safe for the little ones, and even more fun for the bigger kids. There is equipment for children who use sign language, there is braille, there are hand rails along the timber walks for those that need it. This is not just a park, but an experience. This is an amazing, one-of-a-kind playground you just have to visit to believe.
2. All Children's Park in Cedarburg. Only 30 minutes north of Milwaukee, and named All Children's since its all-timber playground equipment is wheel chair accessible–making it double the fun for everyone. Clean, spacious, green, and expansive, plenty of shade, large restrooms readily available, with picnic benches amidst. Absolutely incredible park set alongside the Cedarburg Community Pool with a zero-depth area in the pool for infants. Toddler swings, regular swings, plenty of bridges and tube slides, as well as climbing inclines matted with tires. A lagoon nearby creates a whisper of a wind on warm summer days.
3. Carver Park in Milwaukee. Whoa–an eyeful of playground equipment as huge as an alien spaceship. My children almost didn't wait for me to park the car when they first caught sight of this park. Gargantuan play gym–minutes from downtown and right off the freeway. Picnic shelters, tables and a colorful splash pad. There is a kiddie pool, baseball diamond, a soccer field, and a large pavilion with clean rest rooms nearby. In the summer, the water park is free! I have to say it again: This park is enormous.
4. One of my favorite restaurants is the German Mader's Restaurant. As much as for the gastronomical proportions (not for the dainty eater) as well as the comfort food quality. You can eat to your heart and stomach's content with hardy dishes like sauerbraten, schnitzel, and rouladen. This restaurant is first on everyone's list. The 106-year-old Mader's Restaurant has been visited by Presidents Kennedy, Ford, and Reagan. Dining in this old world architectural delight will leave you with an evening to remember. With flavor and atmosphere of Old World Europe, the menu offerings transport you to Germany instantly. You'll dine amid a stunning $3 million dollar collection of art, suits of medieval armor and antiques dating back to the 14th century. Mader's has been voted the most famous German restaurant in North America and houses the world's largest Hummel collection.
5. The best kids' restaurant in Milwaukee is Bravo! Cucina Italiana! Your child can make his own pizza! The waitstaff walks the mound of dough over, and your child shapes it, then adds his own toppings. Then they get to go to the kitchen and watch them put their very own pizza in the authentic pizza oven from Italy! Oh my gosh… sensational sophisticated menu for kids, too. Like breaded grilled salmon with dill sauce, spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna, mac and cheese, and make your own pizza. Such a memory maker!
6. Take a tour at the nationally famous Palermo's Pizza factory. For just $5 per person, you will receive a tour of the facility, a slice of Palermo's pizza in the café and a Palermo's souvenir. Yum!
7. The Art Museum designed by Spain's Calatrava, where 1500 works of art are on display. It has a kid-loving gift shop sure to please and a cafe with plenty of kid-friendly (and healthy!) options.
8. The Milwaukee Public Museum has something for everyone. Take a small step back in time to the turn-of-the-century Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village and to ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Or, take a giant leap back more than 65 million years to The Third Planet, see the world's largest-known dinosaur skull and a life-sized replica of Tyrannosaurus rex. Stroll amid free-flying butterflies from around the world in The Puelicher Butterfly Wing.
9. The Betty Brinn Children's Museum, is a Milwaukee landmark and treasured educational organization for locals and visitors alike. Especially great for kids ten and under.
10. For the serious diner, (if you can ditch the kids!) you can't beat Sanford's. Chef Sanford D'Amato, yes – the national award winning Sanford D'amato, treats you as if you are the most important customer in the world. Quaint as quaint can be, this restaurant is housed in what once was Sanford's family's grocery store. This is the very Sanford that cooked for Julia Child's 80th birthday party. Hard to beat credentials like that. Simply one of the best restaurants in the state of Wisconsin. Come only if you're serious about food and wine. Dining here is a once in a lifetime chance.
Got some favorite spots in Milwaukee? Share them in the comments!

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Virginia Wage and Wage Payment and Collection Laws
If work in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you have rights under federal and state law pertaining to how much you are paid, and when your employer pays you. The Erlich Law Office can help you collect unpaid overtime, minimum wage, and other funds in Virginia, including Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Herndon, and Reston. Below are descriptions of the Commonwealth's Minimum Wage and Wage Payment and Collection laws.Minimum Wage
Virginia has a minimum wage law, the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, which adheres to the federal minimum wage, currently set at $7.25 per hour.
The Virginia Minimum Wage Act does not, however, apply to all workers within the Commonwealth. Exceptions to the Virginia Minimum Wage Act include, but are not limited to:
- Farm workers;
- Certain types of domestic workers;
- Newspaper carriers, shoe-shiners, golf course caddies, babysitters, ushers, doorpersons, concession attendants and cashiers in theaters, and persons working for summer camps;
- Traveling salespersons working on a commission basis;
- Taxis drivers;
- All persons younger than 16 and all persons younger than 18 who work for a parent or legal guardian; and
- Students and apprentices in a bona fide educational or apprenticeship program.
Employers with fewer than four employees at any one time, not counting family members, are exempt from the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. Virginia workers who pursue and win Virginia Minimum Wage Act violations can recover the balance of their wages, plus interest at eight percent per annum. The court may also require the employer to pay the worker's reasonable attorneys' fees.The City Of Alexandria's Living Wage Policy
If you work for a contractor in Alexandria, your employer must pay you a "living wage" currently at $13.13 per hour, pursuant to the city's Living Wage Ordinance. Construction contracts for more than $50,000 that are formally solicited are exempt from this ordinance. In addition, all contractors subject to the Living Wage Ordinance are required to provide quarterly and annual reports of wages paid to the city. Because the living wage is tied to the cost of living, it frequently changes. For an up-to-date calculation of Alexandria's living wage, you can visit http://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/51510.Wage Payment & Collection Laws
For most people in today's economy, getting paid not only in full but also on time and on a regular basis is an important concern. Fortunately, Virginia law regulates how and when an employee can pay its workers. For example:
- Virginia law requires employers to establish regular pay periods for workers, with salaried workers paid at least once a month and hourly workers paid at least once every two weeks or twice a month.
- If a worker quits or is terminated, his or her employer must pay all wages or salary for work performed up until the termination, on or before the next regular payday, or the day the worker would have been paid had employment not been terminated.
- Wages must be paid in U.S. dollars, by check payable at face value in U.S. dollars, by prepaid debit card, or by direct deposit into an account designated by the worker.
If you win a case against an employer for a violation of the Virginia Wage Payment Act, you will be eligible to obtain the full amount of wages due, plus interest at eight percent per annum and attorneys' fees up to one-third of the amount of the judgment.
The Erlich Law Office is experienced in Minimum Wage and Wage Payment cases in in Virginia law and can advise you on such matters. Call us at (703) 791-9087 or visit our website at www.erlichlawoffice.com for a consultation.


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The Family Love Tree
The Family Love Tree is an Australian based company founded by Katie Graham. Her products are made of authentic rattan and manufactured in West Java.
Lady Peacock Chair
photo from thefamilylovetree.com.au
This chair that is so elegant and feminine. And you can see the peacock feather design at the back rest.
Rattan Glass Top Table Natural
photo from thefamilylovetree.com.au
Vito Selma
Vito Selma is a Filipino designer based in Cebu who has received numerous awards for his sleek and bold pieces.
Delilah Chair
photo from citem
Another chair that I would love to have. The curves are so sexy!
photo from vitoselma.com
I have seen this piece at Manila FAME and it's interesting to look at with its beautiful contours.
Locsin International
Another Philippine based company that exports furniture internationally, and is a constant exhibitor at Manila FAME.
Spartan Havana
photo from Locsin International
This looks really cozy, it's like sleeping in a rattan cocoon.
Foglia Rocker Chair
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Open my restored retro fridge. Isn't it darling? My friends think I'm crazy 'cause it's not even frost-free but I'm a designer so I'm allowed to seem cuckoo even though I'm nowhere near totally out of my mind. Reclaiming this Kelvinator kept a huge hunk of metal out of landfill.
Keeping with the environmental theme, two separate appliance repair guys assured me my retro fridge is more energy-efficient than a new energy-saver model. More insulation. Less gizmos.
Now, on a middle shelf, you'll find a container of Cashew Cheese. Take it out and lift the lid. See the sheet of plastic wrap pressed right down on the surface of the "cheese"? That's how I protect it, like I do Guacamole, because air affects its delicate ivory colour. If you take this extra precaution, Cashew Cheese will stay luscious for weeks in your fridge.
Check out what Cashew Cheese looks like on top of my Spaghetti in a Beet Pesto Sauce.
And here's the recipe in case you want to keep some Cashew Cheese handy in your own fridge.
Cashew Cheese
1/2 bulb garlic
drizzle of olive oil plus 1/2 tablespoon
1 cup raw cashews, soaked uncovered in plenty of water for at least 4 hours then drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 teaspoons vinegar
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Slice the top off the 1/2 bulb of garlic to expose each clove. Place upright on foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap. Roast for 45 min. Let cool.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves (leaving out the papery skins) into a blender with the 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt and vinegar. Blend until smooth.
Serves 4.
♥ Becki
PS Cheese please!


text: LaTasha is a saint with a cape!!! From my first phone call, I instantly trusted her. She's an expert in wedding planning and event management. She thought of everything I didn't, completely supported my vision and not only reiterated my vision to ensure she was on the same page (I had a 3yr engagement), but she took my vision personally. So all my vendors knew exactly what they needed to execute to make my day perfect. I'll never have enough words to show my gratitude for LaTasha and Little Details. They really did make my dream wedding come true!!!


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Author: Gary Kilworth
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Length: 10.0 Hours
Published: 2013 by Blackstone Audio
Rating – 3 of 5 Stars
Join Jordy, Alex, and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful place, accessible for just a moment through the trapdoor of the attic in their family home. From hat-stand forests to towering hills of old musical instruments, deserts of old books, and a great water-tank lake, the vast continent they stumble upon is one of limitless surprises—and that's before they meet the inhabitants. The strange clans of small, lumpen people live in homes constructed from all manner of found things and drive vehicles powered by old sewing-machine parts. It is against this remarkable backdrop that the three children will embark on a spellbinding adventure to recover a prized possession, save a life, and—somehow—find a way back home.
A story of courage, loyalty, and friendship; of incredible landscapes, ingenious devices, and cunning plot twists; Attica has a richness and depth that will delight listeners of all ages.
Received an audiobook copy of Attica for review from Downpour.com via Audiobook Jukebox
Attica was brilliantly narrated by Simon Vance. This was the first title that I have listened to by this narrator which is surprising since he has narrated over 700 popular novels such as The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. After listening to his outstanding narration of Attica, I will be searching out more titles read by Vance. I would say that Vance's performance of this audio was contributed significantly to my enjoyment and brought life to even the dullest moments of the story.
Attica introduces the reader to 3 siblings who find themselves on a quest to find a missing object in what they believe is an average old attic but find themselves exploring an ever expanding world of bizarre creatures & dangerous adventure. I found the story to be reminiscent of the dark & whimsical style of Neil Gaiman but lacking his crucial ability to build a connection between reader and characters. This also read a lot like Narnia without the intensity and religious overtones.
Middle grade readers will likely enjoy the strange creatures introduced,the sense of adventure, and the relationship between the kids. Older readers should enjoy reminiscing about the excitement of exploring an old attic and imagining all the hazards that may be lurking there and the treasure that may be waiting to be found.
Ultimately, this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend for fans of whimsical middle grade fantasy. I would urge anyone considering reading Attica to listen to the audio. The fabulous narration by Vance adds personality and atmosphere to this story that distracts from any flaws in the plot or writing.
Rating – 3 of 5 stars


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I've visited Château d'Ussé in the Loire, the château that inspired Perrault to write The Sleeping Beauty, but for our pantomime version Wendy the producer wants something nearer to the Disney Castle. We haven't got the headroom for anything so lofty so for my backdrop I've gone for an impressive entrance with a suggestion of a hexagonal shaped castle going back into the perspective.
We've got a great team with the girls from the chorus singing one of the numbers from the show as they rollered over last year's village scene with magnolia emulsion. Once that had dried, I scaled up my rough onto the eight canvas-covered flats, using the cross pieces of the framework, just visible under the canvas, as my grid.
My team followed my outlines, paint by numbers fashion, and by the time I'd finished drawing out at the right hand side, I was able to go back to the now dried out tree silhouettes on the left to add a bit of comic strip style definition by painting black outlines and a few suggestions of foliage.


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A historical survey of many rope and chain-hauled railways which once formed an important part of the industrial railways in the UK.
Despite a high degree of standardisation in components, the individual locomotives varied considerably in appearance, notably the narrow gauge ones, and there are some very attractive prototypes here.
The book is crammed full of locomotive details, rolling stock information, track diagrams, maps and photos from the hundreds of industrial and military sites in Surrey and Sussex.
This long awaited sequel to the author's acclaimed history of Hudswell Clarke takes the story into the era of modern traction.
This book fills the gaps that other books have not yet done , this book surveys the history of these railways and their locomotives By Simon Darvill
This is an updated edition of the IRS Handbook 7BRD which lists the history of Ex BR diesel locomotives sold into industrial use. The listings include scrapping and preservation dates and a small secion of colour photographs.
Industrial Railways & Locomotives of Essex by Robin Waywell and Frank Jux and published by the Industrial Railway Society in Spring 2011.This useful handbook details all the industrial railways and locomotives of the County of Essex. The listings are supported by selected route maps and photographs.
Although a large part of this area is agricultural land there were many centres of heavy engineering which were users of industrial locomotives. Pockets of such activity still remain such as the steelworks at Llanwern. It covers locations around Newport, Chepstow, Risca, Abercarn, Aberbeeg, the Sirhowy Valley, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery and Cwmbran.
IRS handbook covering these Counties in Mid and West Wales. Lists all known industrial locomotives and operating sites, also non-loco worked railways. Full of useful historical information. 342pp plus photo plates and maps
IRS handbook covering the areas around Stoke, Stafford and Leek Lists all known industrial locomotives and operating sites, also non-loco worked railways. Full of useful historical information.
DAM Saxmundham to Yarmouth Eastern Main Lines£ 18.95 £ 14.00


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To celebrate, I thought I'd share some wedding memories with you all =) Enjoy!
...some details of thrifted & diy projects
Happy one-year anniversary, my dear.
Your wedding looks beautiful. And the photographs are wonderful. Congratulations and many blessings!ReplyDelete
Soooo pretty.....I love all the wedding memories!! Congratulations to you both!! Love Abby Mama
PS Kelsey has great legs!! :)
WOW!!!!! It looks like you had a fantastic anniversary!!!!!!! We absolutely love having you in our family Clara. We are praying for many happy years for you and Caleb.
Love you, Mama H
thanks mama! we had a wonderful day yesterday and are looking forward to many more celebrations together =) & I LOVE being in your family too!Delete
I love the tent with lights! He knows you so well ;)ReplyDelete
I agree... way to go Caleb. That looks like such a fun way to celebrate!Delete
I know right?! He'll be happy to hear these comments! haha =) it was a nice surprise to come home to after a long & boring day of training for work!Delete
I bet! I can't wait to come home to surprises like that (tell Caleb to tell Travis for me... haha)Delete
haha will totally do that!Delete
Man, it feels like just yesterday that we were at your wedding. You guys have had such a beautiful first year of marriage and I'm very encouraged by you 2.ReplyDelete
So, how many figs did you catch in your sleeves?ReplyDelete
haha, wayy too many! probably close to 20, my mama-in-law got way too excited =)Delete


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Another throwback outfit post that just got a little lost. Maybe it's the soft glow to the light, or the stillness of sounds, or the flowers covering every inch in sight. Or, maybe it's all that new life and potential, but there's something so pleasant and charming about a greenhouse. One day I hope to build my own out of reclaimed windows, but for now I like to visit this local shop for flowers and maybe next year I'll be stocking up on fruit trees to start my own orchard.
Shop the Look:
Necklace is from my jewelry shop BlueSunEmporium.etsy.com
Rocket Dog Flats from ModCloth
Forever 21 Dress from ThredUp
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Art is the interpretation of the impression that nature makes on the eye and the brain. True to the words of a renowned artist, Vidya Satish displayed her vision of art through 'Impressions', an art and photography exhibition at the Gallery Hall of Dar el Cid on 14 April. An engineer by profession and working as an IT professional in Kuwait, Vidya treated art as a form of a creative outlet, which she used as a conduit to broaden her vision of the world and her compassion for nature.
At a tender age, she was inspired by her mother who painted traditional art forms, thereby introducing her to the beautiful world of art. Supported by her family, Vidya gradually developed a passion for the meditative art of painting and grew a penchant for the self-discovery that it brings. Her quest to explore the world around her, also made her take up Photography, thereby widening her kaleidoscopic view. Passion developed into talent and talent was forayed on canvas resulting in IMPRESSIONS, a collection of over 60 paintings and a select 30 of her best works of photography – through the eyes of Vidya signed Nethra meaning 'Eyes'.
IMPRESSIONS was inaugurated by the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Sunil Jain, who was all praise for the artist's works and was deeply impressed by the noble cause behind the event, as the proceeds from the exhibition would go towards the education of underprivileged children in India.
Baqer Dashti, a media consultant and an ardent Art lover, appreciated Vidya for her efforts and requested Ambassador Jain to encourage more such Indian talent to be unfurled in Kuwait. He mentioned that both countries share a deep-rooted bond of friendship, which will be strengthened through such exchange of arts and culture.
Walking through the gallery, one would be fascinated by the abstract Vision of the Artist taking us through memory lane from her childhood, the culture she was brought up in and the travel diaries the world has depicted her through, all along glorifying the beauty of nature, which she was always captivated by. Vidya's paintings bore testimony to her skills with both Oil and Acrylic mediums. Although all her paintings are worth a mention, we highlight a few of her paintings that now adorn the walls of a privileged few.
Culture was depicted through 'Rhythm', a painting that covers a temple festival in Kerala, which is attended by hordes of people with colour and pompous fanfare. Nature was exemplified through the artist's canvas with paintings like 'In search of Bliss' which took us on a trip through the magnificent river waters to the Blue Mountains. From calm blue, the artist takes us to the fiery skies through the 'Wings of fire'.
Many of Vidya's paintings depicted her joyous childhood, one worth mentioning is 'Nurture Within' showing a young girl wading through a meadow of colourful flowers amid the backdrop of clear blue skies. Vidya also depicted human emotions like parental love and friendship through her works such as 'Unconditional love' and 'Friends forever'.
The artist also demonstrated her love for animal life with a beautiful painting of a cheetah lying 'On top of the world' and playful elephants. From the 'Bright Horizon' to 'Morning Whisper' through 'A bit of heaven' right through to the 'Symphony of the seas' until 'Awaiting a new beginning', her works paid true homage to Mother Nature and her gifts to humanity. Her soulful indulgence with Yoga and Meditation were portrayed in 'Beauty Within', 'looking beyond "the "spring meadows', being 'spaced out' wondering 'where am I'.
When one feels they have had enough of vivid colours, there starts the photography section, which takes us through the talented Vidya's Nethra, this time though through her camera lens. Vibrant captures of sea gulls, wonderful pictures of vintage cars, snaps of beautiful Bharatanatyam poses and sports action clips too, all captured with the grace and elegance of a celluloid maker.
The Gallery was not only a welcome sight but also provided subtle entertainment to music lovers through melodious guitar rendition by Shreyas Srinivasan, Ashwin Jaiganesh and Shobhit Jain.
Nethra's IMPRESSIONS were covered through the eyes of ace photographer and Tamron Kuwait Mentor Guruprasad Hegde.
The 'Impressions' of nature on canvas was well appreciated by people from all walks of life. Vidya can be proud of her efforts, not only for the natural talent she has been bestowed with, but also for the fact that she is one of those select few who cherishes the 'Joy of Giving' through this exhibition and inspiring other artists as well. With her maiden exhibition, Vidya Satish hopes that her works are a small step in the direction of spreading the peace and joy of giving, splashing her brush with the colours of tranquillity and serenity, thereby brightening the world around her.
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."
"Envy comes from wanting something that isn't yours. But grief comes from losing something you've already had."


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If you're dealing with a specific dietary limitation, give the restaurant a few days lead time. "If [customers are] vegan or lactose intolerant, those are things that they should clarify before they make the reservation," says Neal McCarthy, manager of Miller Union restaurant in Atlanta. As long as he or she knows what's needed and has time to prepare, it's possible to work around dietary restrictions.
If you're hoping to repeat the special you had last month or the dish a coworker raved about, describe the offering to your waiter and ask if it's an option tonight. It wouldn't hurt to include some praise for the chef. If the answer from the kitchen is "no," it may simply be because they don't have the ingredients, or a different chef is on duty. In that case, talk over possibilities with your waiter. Just remember to be polite. You want to be a valued customer, not a difficult one.
Other tips:
- Keep requests in line with food the restaurant serves.
- Make special requests on slow nights, not during a dinner rush.
- It's better to ask for sauces and toppings on the side than tell the chef how to cook.


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Well friends, thanks for sticking with us. Tomorrow is the last day of our getting organized series. There will be a great giveaway and some really great ideas so don't miss it!
Today I am bringing you my master bedroom closet makeover. It needed a serious overhaul. It has been one of those projects that has been on my to do list for about 2 years. I am great at procrastinating. Well, let's just dive right in. Here are the hideous before pictures. Did I mention that I am learning to be more organized? So, please be kind;) Mom, look away now. I don't want you to be disappointed in me and wonder where you went wrong! (there is no charge for my hilariousness). Now, at the risk of looking like a slob, which maybe I already do, here are my before pictures. I swear we don't live in total chaos like this....... at least not all the time. HA!
This part was really easy. I just put the shoes on the shoe rack and put a few things away! Image that, actually putting things away helps things stay organized.
I have some great plans for these built in shelves. But that requires a trip to Ikea
After: For now they just get organized better.
In the corners are stuffed random things that really don't belong there.
This is the floor of corner #2
Here are the corners now!
Corner #1
Corner #2
Complete and utter disaster. You would think we just moved in. We did, like 2 years ago. HA! Hhhmmmm.... good thing I am working on it. So, what I would like to focus on is the boxes at the top of the shelf.
And yes, those are a new package of underwear for my daughter right there.
We have been storing things in the milk boxes from Costco. Hey, we already bought it right!?! I decided to make it look a little better by cutting off the flaps on top and spray painting the outside of the boxes. I tried to do a fun bright red, but it have taken way to many layers to cover the writing on the box. So, I used "hammered" because I had it and wanted to use it up. This took about 2 layers.
Here they are in all their gloriousness (straight from the Made Up Word Dictionary). Looks much better right!?! The correct answer is yes.
While I was waiting for the paint to dry, I made some labels. If you missed the post about making cheap and easy labels go HERE. It's a lot easier to read what's in the boxes now. Before we had just written on the boxes.
That is the beginning of a closet overhaul. There are still somethings I want to do, but I think we can all agree that it looks substantially better. Something I am learning is organizing happens in stages. As I get more organized, I see ways to organize things better. It is a process I don't think I will ever be completely done with. blagh!
My sister told me about this idea. I loved it so much that we now do it! I have a bin for snacks that are proportioned out for my kids in snack baggies. You could use reusable snack containers instead. When they get hungry I let them pick one bag from the snack bin and then fruits and veggies after that. This keeps kids from over eating. This is also very helpful with babysitters. For snacks I just tell them to let each kid pick one bag from the bin. Also, this is perfect for on the go when you need to a snack! We went to Sprouts and I let the kids each pick 3 things they would like for a snack (I veto candy). We do trail mix, pretzels, dried fruit, nut mixes, etc.
After they have one bag, then it's fruits or veggies from then on. I keep the fruit and veggies prepared in the refrigerator. I prepare it the night before so it stays fresh, but makes snack time easier. Plus, it makes it easier for me to eat healthier. Today we had cantaloupe and honeydew, and watermelon. I don't like cantaloupe or honeydew so they went into a different bin today. As you can tell my kids prefer it over watermelon! We are using up our frozen vegetables right now so for veggies I just warm up some veggies. We alternate fruit and veggies. So, if they picked a fruit last time I make them pick a veggie. That way we get both;)
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Getting Organized Day 6
From the Creative mind of: Brenbren at 7:17 AM
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1 comment:
- The Matthews Family said...
Ok, so I have some questions on all of this (also, I can never tell which author I am talking too now! If it says "Brenda" is it Brenda or Brenda's sister? Anyways...). I love the snack ideas! My kids always want the "junk" snacks like goldfish and fruit snacks. I like the idea of one baggie a day! But my questions are about the fruits and veggies. You said you keep them prepared in the fridge. How many snacks to you prep each night? And what do you put them in so they don't go bad? I'm always afraid that if I cut up the fruits or veggies they won't stay fresh for even a couple of hours!
- June 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM
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On Saturday we got out and about with our cameras for the start of spring in Ireland. I just love spring. Everything is so new and fresh and new life is budding and popping up everywhere.
|Daffodils glowing in the spring sunshine
The day was glorious with blue skies and sunshine and all around were signs of spring: fields filled with new born lambs bouncing around, watched over by their plump mothers not yet divested of their heavy winter coats; the sunshine yellow of daffodils dotting roadsides and hillsides glowing against the budding greenery; the sun lighting up the beautiful scenery like some celestial spotlight; and the fresh, warm breeze blowing gently.
|Sheep protecting their lambs
|Balwen sheep and lambs
After a lovely morning and early afternoon taking photographs we returned home where I finished making the Irish Stew I had started earlier. One of the ingredients I added toward the end of cooking was leeks.
And as I added the leeks to the Irish Stew, it occured to me that the day had had a sort of Welsh slant to it: daffodils, Balwen Welsh Mountain sheep and leeks. Sometimes you'd just never guess where the events and sights of the day will take you!


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It's happened you guys! my bblloooooooggg is here! I rationalized my temporary distraction from my job hunt by saying to myself "it's okay dude, you've been doing something PRODUCTIVE! You are finally getting your blog in gear and reaching for the stars!"
So, here we are! Hello, fine citizens. I've actually had a bit of a discouraging delay that made me want to drive rampantly around my town blaring Yelawolf and rapping along with his songs emphasizing every profanity starting with an F at the top of my lungs... but I got through it without doing this community a total disservice. Oh, and speaking of Yelawolf:
Hold on, give me a minute to stare. Okay. So, anybody that has had any form of contact with me in the past two weeks will tell you that I am totally completely stupidly insanely annoyingly heart-achingly obsessed with this good fellow here from Gasden, Alabama. He. Is. So. Hot you guys. I have heard many disapproving judgmental sighs from my friends, to which I proudly say: I am not ashamed of having poor taste in men and music!!! His lyrics are pretty bad, I'm not gonna lie, but there's something really sexy about a guy that's that proud of his redneck ass background. Plus, what he lacks in lyrical content he makes up in his ability to flow. Okay, I feel really stupid saying flow, I'm not cool enough to say shit like that. But yup, he's the apple of my eye at the moment. Plus, his new album is sooooo good. My friend Jessica let me have a listen to it and I have been listening to it non-stop.
and to demonstrate how perfectly hot and off his rocker he is:
What you can look forward to in this blog is everything from the make-up that I do, style & design elements I've got a mental hard-on for at the moment, things that I'm really obsessed with (see example above) and what I've been doing with my awesome friends and life. Well actually, any of that is liable to change at any given time. But this is what I'm aiming for right now. As Wolf once quoted a friend in saying: "your inconsistency is your consistency". I'm stealing that, thanks Yelawolf's friend!
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On 17 Jul, 2560/2017 at 09:00:-11:00, MCU: Phra Sophonvachirabhorn (Sawai Chotiko), Vice Rector for Foreign Affairs of MCU, Acting Director of Dhammaduta College of MCU is a chairman of the 1st Orientation Meeting. He delivers a special speech to all MCU foreign students where is held at Classroom Building, Meeting Room, Zone D, MCU, Ayutthaya organized by International Relations Division, MCU. All foreign students who are studying B.A. M.A and Ph.D levels from different countries have to understand the culture, tradition and background of MCU.
Photo: Likit Boonlakon, Dhammaduta College,
English news: Siriwanna Siriwanno, IRD,


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Happy children posing in historical vignettes from themed birthday parties, ca. 1910-1915, likely in New Jersey. From a "baby book" recording events in the life of one Helen Mary Stratz, born March 6, 1906, near Egg Harbor, New Jersey.
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or rather, the Dog-shaped papier-mâché bookshelf blog entry. A true gem of an item from the Betsy Beinecke Shirley collection, highlighted by expert cataloger, Ellen Ellickson, who describes the object more completely, below. Author: Martin, John, 1865-1947. Title: The read out loud books Published: New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, c1911.
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A set of 5 (out of 6 published) titles in the Captain Ginger series, written by Isabel Anderson and published in 1910 & 1911. (Boston : C.M. Clark). These copies were the author's own, specially bound in limp suede covers.
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Sewaholic's Gabriola Skirt pattern is a different maxi to those I have worn in the past. It is pieced and flared, rather than being more of a dirndl skirt. I love it.
I made it from a rayon from Tessuti. The rayon was gorgeous to sew with. Check out that beautiful fluid drape!
I did a few things differently. Firstly, I didn't like the idea of a straight waistband on curved yoke pieces. So I used the Clover pants waistband. It fit perfectly to the size 8 Gabriola skirt pattern pieces. Secondly, I cut the yoke pieces on the straight grain instead of on the bias. I read quite a few reviews saying they buckled along the seam lines when cut on the bias and sewn together.
Look - no buckling!
The zipper was horrible to insert. I used an invisible (the pattern calls for a regular zip), and it took 4 attempts of basting, sewing, unpicking etc to get all those yoke pieces to align. Grrrrrr.
Have I mentioned I love this skirt?
I have received soooo many compliments wearing it. A rather hilarious one was I was wearing it at the Gr'lld Burger place in Hawthorn with my sister Ruth and Little M. I ordered the 'Hot Mama' burger (love chilli) and the barely-out-of-puberty waiter said to me 'the right burger for you, love your skirt'! Embarrassing beyond belief.
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After deliberating only a few hours, an Orange County jury Monday convicted a Long Beach man of murder in the death of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who was killed in a traffic collision after swerving out of the path of a stove -- allegedly stolen from a construction site -- that tumbled out of the man's pickup.
Cole Allen Wilkins faces from 25 years to life in prison when he is sentenced for causing the accident on the 91 Freeway that killed David Piquette as he drove to work from his home in Corona.
Wilkins' attorney, Joseph Vodney, maintained that the case against his client was highly unfair because he never planned or intended to harm Piquette.
"Obviously, I'm extremely disappointed," Vodney said. "He did not commit murder. He had no idea the stove was going to fall off, and he had no intention to hurt anyone. To convict him of first-degree murder . . . is outrageous."


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The National Pike District is proud and grateful for the contributions of many volunteers, leaders, and Scouts. While there are many who make Scouting successful in the National Pike District, we use BSA meritorious awards to recognize at least some of the outstanding Scouters:
Spark Plug Certificate is a District Recognition Award for adults in units that have made significant contribution to youth in Scouting at the Unit level. Spark Plug Certificates are presented at the District Fellowship and Recognition Dinner. (Click here to download the nomination form.)


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Quick Start Guide
A Quick Guide to Installing and Running TaskForceCO2:
Here is a quick start guide which will get you up and running with TaskForceCO2. Simply click on the link below to download or view the Guide.
You can Download the document TaskForceCO2 - Quick Start Guide Below.
The Server Service will not Install
Whilst running through the Configure section the Server Service will not install due to administrative rights being insufficient.
This can occur if you do not right click and Run As Administrator when running TaskForceCO2.
Before Installing or Running TaskForceCO2 ALLWAYS right click and select 'Run as Administrator' to ensure you have the required Administrative rights to run.
Failed Installing Agent: No open Admin Shares
Attempting to install the TaskForceCO2 Agent via the main console but the PC returns the error Failed Installing Agent: No open Admin Shares.
This error is caused mostly by two things:
- The program is currently running with insufficient privileges to access and write files into the ADMIN$ share of a client machine.
- The Windows Firewall on the client machines are currently blocking File and Printer Sharing, thus disabling remote access to ADMIN$ (regardless of permissions).
- Use the RUNAS function (Right-Click on shortcut) to launch the program as THE Windows Domain Controller Built-In Administrator Account. It is IMPORTANT to always Right Click and Select 'Run As Administrator' when running TaskForceCO2.
- Either turn off the Firewall, or less dramatically just enable the F&P Sharing option within the list of exceptions.
Failed Installing Client on Win 8.1 and Windows 10 PCs
If you are having problems installing the client on Windows 8.1 and Win 10 PCs then it is likely because the Admin shares are closed by default and need to be opened in order to install the client. We have provided a Help Document which you can access below.
To assist further we have also provided a BAT file which will enable you to automatically fix the issue on the PC you are wanting to install TaskForceCO2 on that are affected by the problem. The BAT File can be downloaded from the Customer Login section.
This can occur if your Admin Shares are closed on Win 8.1 and Win 10 PCs.
Follow the document TaskForceCO2 - Win 8.1 and Win 10 Installation Guide Below.
To automatically make these changes we have provided you with a bat file AdminShareFix.bat. You just have to run this bat file with administrator privileges on the remote machine whose share issue you have to fix and it can be downloaded from the customer log in section.
Client Installation and Communication Problems
In certain circumstances the client may not install on the remote PC automatically. This is normally due to permissions problems and in some cases DNS issues can prevent TaskForceCO2 from being able to communicate successfully in order to execute commands.
You can Download the document TaskForceCO2 - PC Discovery and Client Installation below to test the condition.
Exporting TaskForceCO2 Data
You need to export data from TaskForceCO2.
The data shown on the printed report can be exported to applications such as MS Excel.
On any of the Print Preview pages there is a floppy disk icon in the top left hand corner of the page used to save the report. In the save as dialogue window, you can elect to change the file type CSV, which is suitable for importing into many applications including Microsoft Excel.
Recovering your TaskForceCO2.com username and password
You have forgotten your TaskForceCO2.com username and password.
The TaskForceCO2.com customer login requires an email address and password for access. The email address will be the one given when you first purchased TaskForceCO2 and a randomly generated password is automatically sent to that address. If you have forgotten your password simply enter your email address into the Forgotten Password box at the bottom of the login page and a new password will be emailed to you. If you do not know which email address you used when purchasing the product or the email address is no longer valid, please contact email@example.com
Wake-on-Lan Ports
Networking equipment such as routers and switches filter the Wake on Lan packet, so the remote PCs are not woken.
As Wake on Lan (WoL) is directed at an ethernet address rather than an IP address, they must first be encapsulated in a TCP packet and then broadcast to the apropriate subnet. These broadcast packets may be filtered by some networking equipment.
Whilst different network equipment will require different configuration, the following information should help your network manager allow the packets. TaskForceCO2 uses two methods to contact the remote subnet. The first method uses a TCP packet on port 7, the second use a TCP packet on port 32767.
Shutdown States White paper
Additional information on Power States and Wake on Lan is available.
PeachWorx technical team have produced a white paper on Shutdown States and Wake on Lan, whilst the level of information it contains is not required to use TaskForceCO2, it contains additional information useful to some users. It can be found by following the document TaskForceCO2 - Wake on Lan below. Applies To All Windows Versions
Expired Purchased Licence
The TaskForceCO2 licensing module is renewable annually at a token cost. This cost includes the Licence, annual support and upgrades. This small charge is made in order to maintain a quality product and provide competitive cost of ownership. At the end of your licence period, TaskForceCO2 will cease to shut down and wake PCs although the console will still operate as normal.
Extend your TaskForceCO2 Licence and your licensed period will be extended for 1 year (or by how many years you order). There is no need to re-install the version you have or any other version. Just contact firstname.lastname@example.com to order your renewal.
Licences Exceeded
You need to export data from TaskForceCO2.
The data shown on the printed report can be exported to applications such as MS Excel.
On any of the Print Preview pages there is a floppy disk icon in the top left hand corner of the page used to save the report. In the save as dialogue window, you can elect to change the file type CSV, which is suitable for importing into many applications including Microsoft Excel.
PC is currently blocking suspends
You may see this message along with a warning icon within the list of connected PCs in the main console or under the session history tab.
This message refers to Windows power management only. What it means is that if you did not have TaskForceCO2 installed in order to force a shut down, the PC in question, at this time, would not currently shut down if you relied purely on Windows. This is due to either device drivers in memory making Windows think the PC is busy when it is not, or a program that has not terminated in a tidy fashion. As you are using TaskForceCO2 this message has no effect on you when you use a Task to shut down the PC with a timed event.
So long as you choose to use the TaskForceCO2 the message will be irrelevant and is advisory only.
Shutting down an already hibernated PC
You have configured a scheme that hibernates a PC during the day because of inactivity, that also shuts down the PC after 6pm. But the machine is not shutdown after 6pm because the machine is already hibernated.
Because the machine is already asleep it is no longer processing power schemes and as such is incapable changing it's state from hibernating (or suspended) to shutdown, or any other state. This would be normal behaviour and completely unavoidable unless the machine were first woken up.
The only way to guarantee a machine is shutdown, that may already have the potential to be asleep when the event should occur - is to; include a wake event a few minutes before the shutdown event should occur. This will guarantee the machine is able to process the power scheme and implement the correct sleep state.
Wake-on-Lan does not seem to wake the highlighted computer at all.
When TaskForceCO2 is open, and you have configured a PC to be woken using Wake-on-Lan, the packet is sent however the computer may not wake.
This could be because
- The computer's BIOS does not have WOL enabled - or does not support the feature.
- Your Switches/Routers are not routing the broadcast packet out beyond your own subnet.
- Refer to the PC vendor's documentation on how to edit the BIOS settings to enable Wake-On-LAN.
- Also see this article on blocked network ports
Communications Error 407 whilst trying to register a product online
PeachWorx applications that support online registration attempt to use the proxy server information of Internet Explorer, even if the data is invalid. You can get the application to not use these details by opening the Internet Options applet in control panel, selecting Lan Settings under Connections and then unticking Use a proxy server for your LAN. If you then restart the application you are trying to register, it will then attempt to connect without using the proxy server details. Once the registration has completed, we suggest you turn the above option back on as other applications may be reliant on it. Alternatively you can email firstname.lastname@example.com and request a manual registration code.
Manual Install of Remote Client
Whilst TaskForceCO2 uses it's own console to install the client it is possible to manually copy the files required. The document TaskForceCO2 - Manual Install of Remote Client below describes how to perform a manual install.
Version 6 to Version 7 Existing User Upgrade Notes.
Upgrading TaskForceCO2 V6 to TaskForceCO2 V7.
Follow the document TaskForceCO2 - Version 6 to Version 7 Existing User Upgrade Notes below.
System requirements
- Windows NT4 SP6, 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Server 2003/2008/2008R2/2012/2016 Supports 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
Requirements for PCs hosting the TaskForceCO2 Agent: *New - Now Supports Windows 7 **
- Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP SP2, Vista, Win 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Server 2003/ 2008/2008R2/2012/2016 Supports 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
Expired Trial Licence
TaskForceCO2 has stopped shutting down PCs:
TaskForceCO2 is available on a trial basis for 14 days. At the end of the trial period the TaskForceCO2 console will display a report of savings during the trial period. At the end of the trial period, TaskForceCO2 will cease to shut down and wake PCs although the console will still operate as normal.
Order a TaskForceCO2 Licence and your licensed period will be extended for 1 year (or by how many years you order). There is no need to re-install the version you have or any other version. Just contact firstname.lastname@example.com to order your official licence.


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Since 2010, the ECLAC proposes to the Latin American governments equality as a guiding principle and strategic long-term goal of their policy. In 2012, during a meeting in El Salvador ECLAC's executive secretary Alicia Barcena reaffirmed this proposal with the report "Structural Change for Equality: An Integrated Approach to Development" ( July 2012, 307 pages ).
So far, Latin America failed to link social equality to economic growth. On the one hand there is Cuba, with its high degree of social equality which due to lack of economic growth in practice amounts to an equal distribution of poverty. On the other hand, there are countries with a neo-liberal model that have economic growth but that is very unevenly distributed. The vast majority of people have to live of an income coming from the informal economy or from precarious jobs.
With its report on 'Structural Change for Equality " the ECLAC takes the challenge to find a way between the two extremes, between state capitalism and market capitalism and of course with the complete preservation of democratic values. It is the way that Europe attempts to continue to this day despite the debt crisis. The heart of this model is politically supported by political parties with different colors like social democrats, Christian democrats, social liberals and nowadays even with the support of green parties.
According to the ECLAC the road between neo-liberalism and socialism runs along structural change. A broad term that describes ECLAC as "putting qualitative changes in the production structure at the centre of the growth dynamic." (page 16 preface). These qualitative changes in the production structure according to ECLAC are also needed to respond to the challenges of globalization: "Improved global insertion and virtuous growth in domestic productivity and employment call for greater participation by knowledge-intensive sectors in overall production. This fosters the building of capacities, knowledge and learning in coordination with production and investment across the economy and the social fabric. In this scenario, environmental sustainability will be achieved only if there is structural change entailing a profound and inclusive technological transformation." (Preface page 16)
Not an easy task when one considers that even traditionally well organized European states like for example Germany and France are struggling to achieve some of the proposed elements of the ECLAC proposal like for example more technological innovation in the production process. ECLAC points out, however, that the macro-economic conditions in many Latin American countries are now better than in Europe because of their small size of the national debt and increased international reserves.
According to ECLAC, the structural changes lead to a more knowledge intensive production structure with higher labor standards and employment. Employment is considered as the instrument to achieve a greater equality in Latin American society: "Employment with full rights holds the master key to equality; and that must come with social policies to tackle the risks on the road to structural change. Industrial policy is a long-term venture; along the way, sector adjustment pressures arising from productivity leaps call for social policies to ensure a well-being threshold for those who cannot, in the early stages, attain wellbeing through quality employment with rights." (Preface page 17).
The ECLAC therefore advocates a greater role for the state: " This obviously involves political will, because the State has a key role to play in advancing policies in this sphere. It is worth remembering that during the past two decades, talking about active industrial policy conducted by the State was a virtual anathema in the development lexicon that prevailed under the Washington Consensus. Talking about equality was, too. Underlying that "veto " was the assumption that the market, supported by the right signals, would take care of optimizing factor allocation in a way that would in the end lead to productivity leaps. Experience has clearly shown that this is not the case, especially when looking at the poor productivity trends for Latin America and the Caribbean over the past 30 years." (Preface page 17)
As already noted, no small task for states that are still looking for the development model that best suits them and gives the best guarantees for more welfare. What should be the task of the unions in this process is obviously not the ECLAC to determine. The Latin American unions themselves have the task to establish a proper policy and strategy. Perhaps this is an appropriate topic for a Latin American seminar in the near future.


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What is FIREWALL ? How does it protect your computer ? Do you really require to install a firewall software, on your system? These are some of the questions, lets try to explore and understand.
Every time you connect to the Internet, you are basically broadcasting your presence to the world wide web. You are open to attack by hackers and Malware's etc. The main purpose of a firewall is to separate a secure area from a less secure area. And to control the communications between this two. Firewall controls incoming and outgoing communications on any system from a single machine to an entire network.
Apart from installing the basic security tools on your computer. Like the Anti virus, Anti Malware. Firewall acts as an extra Layer of security for your system.
We must understand that Firewall software is not Anti virus nor anti Malware. So it can not be a substitute for your system security. So than what is Firewall ?
There are basically two types of Firewall
1. Hardware Firewall
2. Software Firewall.
What is Firewall : HARDWARE FIREWALL:
Many of us tend to think that a Hardware Firewall is similar to a Software firewall, but they are very different.
A hardware firewall is a piece of hardware, commonly referred to as a Router. Which is placed between your system or a network of computers. And the outside world that is the Internet.
These piece of Hardware's are designed to block unwanted connections, protocols, malicious requests, spam and undesired network activity. That can harm your system or network of computers.
A hardware firewall uses packet filtering to examine the header of a packet to determine its source and destination. This information is compared to a set of predefined or user-created rules that determine whether the packet is to be forwarded or dropped.
Like with any equipment, a user with general computer knowledge can plug in a hardware firewall (the router). Adjust a few settings and get it to work. However to ensure that your firewall is configured for optimal security and protection you will need to consult the "manual" for specific features of their hardware firewall.
What is Firewall : SOFTWARE FIREWALL:
A Software based Firewall on the other hand is designed to block any unwanted traffic between computers on a network. Be it in your home network or server connected to the Internet. Software Firewall Monitors all your incoming and outgoing connections in real time. Thereby allowing you to surf the web in relative safety.
These software's allows only those traffic to pass through that you have allowed. So its important that the user must know what to allow and what not to allow.
The Golden rule is when ever a Software Firewall warns you of a certain program trying to connect to the Internet.Look for the programs name and installation log (which a firewall normally will display). If you don't know the program or not sure than its always safe to block such activity of the program.
Your firewall will block that program in the future attempts also.If you find out that it's a legit program, than you can always remove the restrictions from the firewall's settings.
There are quite a few well known FREE Firewall software's like the COMODO firewall, Zone Alarm Free Firewall, Emsisoft Online Armor Free Firewall. To find a suitable product may involve a process of trial and error. A Firewall should Protect and shouldn't be too much intrusive or too complicated to handle. Which SOFTWARE FIREWALL to choose ? I leave it up to you.
I sincerely hope I could get the point through, A brief description of, what is Firewall and how it can protect your Computer.
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Ben Jamir is the Founder and Author of Tipsnfreeware. He is a part time Blogger, sharing his experience and giving a Helping hand to Home users. You will find here the best Windows Tips,Tricks and quality Freeware.


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The homework was done early in the holiday weekend. My older daughter had left it sitting on the kitchen counter. For the past two weeks, I had been the one to remind her that she needed to put her homework in her bag. This time, I gathered it and all the other things that belonged to her and placed them in her room to be put away. The homework never made it to school yesterday.
My daughter was upset. Forgetting her homework means she can only get a 70 percent on the assignment. There were tears shed, but she learned an important lesson about taking responsibility for her schoolwork.
I could have saved her the agony of a late assignment. I could have reminded her to put it in her bag when it was on my counter. I could have asked her yesterday morning if she had it in her bag. I could have, but I didn't.
You see, at some point, our kids have to take responsibility for their choices. And choices have consequences -- good ones and bad ones. When we protect our kids from the consequences of their actions, we keep them from growing up into responsible adults. We raise children who expect everything to go their way. We raise kids who are dependent on others to keep them out of trouble.
And that's not the kind of kids I want to raise. I want to raise kids who think before they act. Kids who know that choices have consequences. Kids that take responsibility for their actions.
Plus, I'm simply following God's example. God forgives our sins, but He doesn't take away the consequences of our poor choices. If I choose to steal something, I could still go to jail even if I repent and ask God for forgiveness. God loves us and He forgives us, but He doesn't always choose to take away the consequences of our sin. He could, but He doesn't.
When we allow our kids to take their lumps, to reap the consequences of their decisions, we teach them how to make better decisions. I know my older daughter will check her backpack every morning to make sure all of her homework is there. There's nothing I could have said or done that was as effective a teacher as the mistake she made yesterday.
It's hard to watch our kids make mistakes. It's hard not to jump in and rescue them. But when we don't, when we allow the natural consequences of their actions teach them, our kids take one more step toward becoming responsible adults. And that's the end goal of this parenting thing.
Linking up today with Women Living Well , A Wise Woman Builds Her Home and Word Filled Wednesday.


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Graduate Assistant
Nuclear Science and Radiological Engineering, University of Florida
Developing a Mobile application, which involves migration of MATLAB code into J2ME.
Developing a Mobile application, which involves migration of MATLAB code into J2ME.
Developed an automation tool in Easytrieve with IBM DB2 for tracking daily tasks and validating errors, which saved 45 minutes of manual work. Performed integration, regression and user acceptance testing in Java platform for a prime release of a Billing Simplification Project. Resolved more than 500 high priority Insurance domain related defects within three months. Completed INS 21 - Property and Liability Insurance and INS 23 - Commercial Insurance exams instituted by the American institute of CPCU. Recognized as an employee who 'Consistently exceeds expectation' in the annual appraisal for the financial year 2007 -2008 by CSC, India.
Two years of work experience with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). Worked as an Associate Application Developer in Mainframe technology in the Insurance domain, resolving technical and domain related defects. Was involved in maintenance project called Easypay, of CSC's leading client, Zurich Farmers Insurance Group. Goal : To leverage my knowledge in Application development and testing in a dynamic environment and also to expand my technical repertoire in way beneficial to me and my employer.
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I bought a cheap Squire Strat off of Craigslist back in June, and I'm slowly upgrading it to be a decent playing/sounding guitar. I am convinced that I can achieve this for less than buying MIM or a USA strat.
First things first is that I loved the way the guitar looks, but that's not hard to come by. All the Strats, cheap or expensive, look great to me.
Second, it needs to play good. I started with a decent playing neck. I have not tweaked it yet, but there is a slight bow, and at least one fret that needs to leveling. I'll get to that later, as it plays pretty good as it sits.
As far as looks go, I want to remove any evidence of it being a Squire. I replaced the neck plate, as it had "Squire" stamped on it. It now says "Fender". The tuners and bridge saddles also had "Squire" on it, and the new parts will get rid of that. I also sanded the neck, including the headstock, so the old Squire decal is gone. I left the decal on the back of the headstock that has the serial number. That is a giveaway, but I'm not doing this to fool anyone, as I would disclose all this if I ever sell it. I just don't like seeing Squire. It gives me a bad vibe, and would also do the same to the audience. OK, so I guess I am trying to fool people, but not to cheat anyone.
Starting in a good place with a good looking, good playing guitar, I'm going to hit the main parts that make a guitar sound good, and play well. I ordered a new bridge, nut, and tuners. It plays pretty well already, like I said, but it needs to stay in tune of course, and new tuners really helps there. The nut and bridge really help with tone.
The upgraded bridge is thicker and is supposed to be made out of a better metal, which affects the tone, and it's says "Fender" on the saddles.
The next obvious thing that affects the sound is the pickups. That's a tricky one, as you can really go all out and spend some money, but I'm not even sure what sound I want.
I did order a cheap pickup from Amazon that I will put in the bridge position. It's a stacked humbucker that had some great reviews, but it's really cheap, so I'm not expecting too much.
Musiclily Dual Hot Rail Blaster Humbucker
I will also add some stain to the headstock. It's so white now, specially after sanding. It looks some worn-in color. I might add a decal of some sort .Maybe a flur-de-lis, but maybe leave it blank. I also plan on scalloping the neck.
I'm sure I'll add some other pickups, even if I end up like the Hot Rail. Maybe I'll go with all Hot Rails, but I'm thinking I might want a more traditional Strat sound in the bridge.
Right now I am $200 in. After installing the new parts, tweaking the neck/frets, if I am happy with the results, that is a great deal. If I buy a used MIM Strat for $200, it would not have the quality of parts I am adding. It definitely would still need upgraded tuners and a nut, as I have a MIM Tele that I made those upgrades to and it made a difference.
If I spent the $600 for a used USA Strat, would it be better than my modded Squire? It probably would, but that's 3X the price. The bottom line is that it has to be a good playing and sounding guitar, so no matter what kind of "deal" I have, it doesn't make sense if I don't end up with a quality axe.
There are some other little things that might make a bit of a difference like an upgraded input jack and pots. Those are pretty cheap upgrades, and I hear/read that they can come in to play. I also read that those things make very little difference, if at all.
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This is a Real Picture Postcard (RPPC) of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and Noviciate in Angola, Indiana.
Postcards like this get me to thinking about what an RPPC really is. Most postcards start off as photographs, after all, so why are some RPPCs and others aren't? Its a good question and sometimes it almost falls into the "you know it when you see it" category. That's very unsatisfactory though. After all, there are lots of postcard views of things such as this that are not RPPCs.
I used to think that RPPCs were not massed produced, but then you get into the definition of mass produced. Many RPPCs are picture of people that were just included in a set made by a studio, and these are definitely almost one of a kind. Some are nothing more than snapshots that people took and had printed on postcard paper (I like those, btw), and they are obviously not massed produced. Others, like this one, are not studio produced, but are quite professionally done, complete with the caption in white on the front (scratched on the negative, I think). I don't know how many copies of this postcard were produced but it was most likely quite a few.
One thing that guides me in a case like this is the manufacturer's logo in the stamp box. Certain of these logos are associated with RPPCs - one of the most common is AZO, but EKC and many others are also common. You can use these logos to date the postcards (or a least get a date range). So to me, if it has the look of an RPPC and it has a stamp box logo I know is associated with an RPPC - then it's an RPPC.
This one has an "EKC" stamp box on back, dating it to somewhere between 1930 & 1950. It's a nice stark black and white photograph which documents a scene 60 to 80 years old. I have no idea if it's still there.
I have this postcard listed on eBay - if you're interested in it click here.


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My local watering-hole, The Albatross, has a weekly Pub Trivia night. Being the types who jump at any chance to win free beer, Chris Chua and I made an appearance last night. Berkeley barflies aren't your usual beer-guzzlers, and trivia night in particular attracts the local intellects (like the one below, sketched on my iPhone).
Chris and I didn't stand much chance against the Berkeley grad students, but we did manage to score major points whenever the subject matter delved into nerd territory, like HP Lovecraft.
Alas, we didn't win any free beer (we placed 7th out of 30 teams). But we won something even better: knowledge. Okay, yeah, the beer would have been nice.


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Although it's a long shot that we have a repeat of 2000 next Tuesday, there are plausible (although also low probability) scenarios in which an electoral college tie could happen. Especially given that the fiscal cliff is breathing down congress' neck, let's hope for everyone's sake that it doesn't happen. As a reminder though, below is what happened to the S&P for the month between the election and Gore's concession. Funny how the S&P 500 is basically starting at the exact same spot as it's at today.
Bush v. Gore was obviously a rare occurrence not expected to repeat, so below is a list of how the S&P 500 did in November in other election years since 1952. On average the S&P 500 is up in an election year in November, and slightly more when a one term President is ousted than when re-elected.
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Charlotte Movizzo and Curtis Salinger — the 2016 Bobby G Award recipients for outstanding performance in a lead role by an actress and actor, respectively — will represent Colorado at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Charlotte Movizzo played Charity Hope Valentine in Ponderosa High School's production of "Sweet Charity."
Curtis Salinger played Emmett Forrest in Durango High School's production of "Legally Blonde."
The eight annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, presented by The Broadway League Foundation, take place June 27 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Participants rehearse June 19 through June 27 in New York.
Forty public and private high schools in Colorado participated in this year's Bobby G Awards, which are held every spring and are named for Broadway touring pioneer Robert Garner. The ceremony was May 26 at The Buell Theatre.
The recipients:
- Hair and makeup design: "Beauty and the Beast," Boulder High School, Austin Sabala
- Costume design: "Anything Goes," Mountain View High School, Jen Bleem, Cindy Sipes & Lauryn Starke
- Lighting design: "Les Misérables," Arvada West High School, Whitney Larson and Kayli Porterfield
- Scenic design: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," Westminster High School,
Corey Baca, Brandon PT Davis and Andre Rodriguez
- Choreography: "Anything Goes," Mountain View High School, Bailey Friar and Tammy Johnson
- Musical direction: "Guys and Dolls," Fairview High School, Michael Bizzaro and Travis Keller
- Chorus: "Anything Goes," Mountain View High School
- Orchestra: "Les Misérables," Arvada West High School
- Supporting Actress: "Legally Blonde," Durango High School, Senora Robinson as Serena
- Supporting Actor: "Guys and Dolls," Fairview High School, Brandon Warren as Nicely-Nicely Johnson
- Rising star: "Mary Poppins," Valor Christian High School, Abby Lehrer as Bird Woman
- Leading actress: "Sweet Charity," Ponderosa High School, Charlotte Movizzo as Charity Hope Valentine
- Leading actor: "Legally Blonde," Durango High School, Curtis Salinger as Emmett Forrest
- Direction: "Guys and Dolls," Fairview High School, Lanny Boyer and Janice Vlachos
- Musical production: "Anything Goes," Mountain View High School
- Costumes: "Young Frankenstein," D'Evelyn High School, Annie Trumble
- Direction: "The Sound of Music," Niwot High School, Shu Lee and Aurora Vadas-Arendt
- Special Achievement in Orchestra, "Beauty and the Beast," Vista PEAK Preparatory, Tristana Whetten


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Good Evening Everyone! Wow, we had such wonderful participation for our twenty-second challenge! "THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING US AND SHARING YOUR TALENTS!" 19 total entries and all of them were beautiful and very creative, such a hard decision for the "Spotlighted Creations"! The Winner of the $9.00 Gift Voucher From Shelly's Images was easy, Mr. Random did that job for us! So without further adieu, I will start announcing the winners!
Our winner for the $9.00 Gift Voucher From Shelly's Images is...
# 10 Claire C.
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Now for the Spotlighted Creations...
# 1 I Don't Do Straight
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Thank you again to everyone who joined us for challenge #22!
Have a wonderfully creative day!
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CAGECITY SS14 Press Day
I recently attended the SS14 press day for CAGECITY, if you've not heard of the website before you should totally go and check them out! They stock some amazing brands including Minkpink and then some fabulous one off handmade pieces which you can find here.
On the day I was greeted by the lovely members of the CAGECITY team, offered drinks and nibbles – though I attended early afternoon so my drink of choice was a coke but I'm quite sure the rum cocktails on offer went down a treat later into the evening. I browsed two rails of clothing, some of which is currently online and more pieces which are soon to come. I fell in love with a knitted jumpsuit (which was difficult to photograph so I will have to wait until it is online) and the Minkpink two piece. There was a little bar area to chill out at, a retro style sweets stand and an area to customise your own beanie hat all along with a 90'splaylist.
It was a lovely event so a big thank you to the CAGECITY team and Lois at Carrot Top PR for inviting me.
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At one time in my denim career, I interviewed for a "something-21" company who didn't hire me because I wasn't able to roll out more than 100 different denim styles for them – per week!
After a 10-year career in the denim industry, and a love affair with denim, I never thought I'd arrive to where I am today. I always sought to climb higher in my career, do more, learn more, forecast better, make it cheaper, etc. But as I dove deeper into my craft, I created a chaotic and stressful world for myself.
And so I sought solace in my down time. My moments of decompression were times of deep reflection. And the more I learned about greener technologies, the more I learned about how not-so-green our denim industry is. It was like taking a bite of the forbidden fruit and suddenly my eyes were opened. I couldn't turn a blind eye to what I had discovered. It was then where I realized my career path needed to take a different direction.
Many organizations have been trying to get the word out, and other companies feign a greener product, but in the end, less waste is really the greener option. Reusing, reducing, recycling is greener. Less water consumption is done this way, less natural resources are accomplished this way. Not simply by us buying an organic denim jean or a jean that uses "less water" or a campaign that encourages us to wash our jeans less. Yes, by all means follow that rule of thumb, but there is a bigger picture here.
A MUCH bigger picture.
As my denim career progressed, I progressed too. Living in LA changed me. I began to look at life differently and by the time I ended up in Denver a few years later, my outlook on the denim industry had totally shifted. The more I learned, it seemed, the more my industry stopped resonating with me. It wasn't until I finally when I ended up in Dallas working for a major clothing company that I realized I just couldn't be a part of the industry in that way any longer. I was totally done.
I love the world of fashion and creating but I literally felt guilty at times for adding more and more new product to an already over-saturated market that wasn't selling. Thousands of units sat in warehouses, not moving. I went to malls and the amount of clothing I saw was overwhelming. I began to see what the over-consumerism was doing to us in every aspect of our lives.
More, more, more. Whatever we have, it's somehow never enough. Whatever we have worn too much, it's no longer good enough. Mounds of clothing in warehouses, millions of clothing in stores, leftover clothing in thrift stores and yet, even MORE is being produced worldwide every single day! When is enough really enough?
The Impact of Denim. Let's break it down:
Natural doesn't always mean better. Natural fibers have their problems, too. Cotton is the most pesticide intensive crop in the world: these pesticides injure and kill many people every year. It also takes up a large proportion of agricultural land, much of which is needed by local people to grow their own food. Herbicides, and also the chemical defoliants which are sometimes used to aid mechanical cotton harvesting, add to the toll on both the environment and human health. These chemicals typically remain in the fabric after finishing, and are released during the lifetime of the garments. The development of genetically modified cotton adds environmental problems at another level.
Manufacturing Processes
Getting from fiber to cloth – bleaching, dyeing, and finishing – uses yet more energy and water, and causes yet more pollution.
- Dyeing alone can account for most of the water used in producing a garment; unfixed dye then often washes out of garments, and can end up coloring the rivers, as treatment plants fail to remove them from the water. Dye fixatives – often heavy metals – also end up in sewers and then rivers.
- Cloth is often bleached using dioxin-producing chlorine compounds.
- Virtually all poly-cotton (especially bed linen), plus all 'easy care', 'crease resistant', 'permanent press' cotton, are treated with toxic formaldehyde (also used for flame proofing nylon).
Did you know?
Xintang, China, Guangdong Province, is the Denim capital of the world. This city is DEDICATED TO DENIM with over 5,000 factories from the very small ones to those who make over 60,000 pairs of denim a day can be found here. The quantity of jeans produced here is so high that the Pearl River which flows nearby has actually turned Indigo Blue!
fucking gross, isn't it?
Workers' Rights
Many people feel that concern for the environment is intimately linked to concern for humankind as well. Working conditions in the clothing industry are an international scandal. There are numerous reports of workers being forced to work long hours for desperately low pay, dangerous and unhealthy working conditions, female workers being sexually exploited, and attempts to form trades unions being brutally put down. Even in the UK, vulnerable people are routinely exploited in sweatshops and as home workers.
What's the Carbon Footprint of Denim?
While figuring out the carbon emissions of your travel or home energy use isn't a difficult task (several sites such as TerraPass offer calculators to assist in the task), nobody seems to have a definitive calculator for calculating the carbon footprint of what you wear. However, we did find some information regarding what it takes to create a pair of jeans and one study that examined the life cycle of a pair of jeans:
The average American owns 7 pairs of jeans; women are the biggest offenders of all when it comes to denim, with the average female owning 8 pairs of jeans. And while picking out that perfect pair may seem like a complicated task in itself, there's actually a whole process involved well before the jeans reach the store shelves. For starters, cotton crops require a lot of water – approximately 1,500 gallons of it are required to grow the cotton used to make just one pair of jeans. Then there's the necessary equipment to harvest the cotton, which takes about one pound of oil to operate.
Once the cotton is picked and harvested, the resulting cotton yarn is processed using starch, paraffin (which also comes from oil) and occasionally caustic soda to provide that popular worn look. Starch is biodegradable, but can be harmful to the earth when dumped in the water supply, since the same microbes that biodegrade it also consume oxygen, which in turn may be detrimental to the creatures that call that water home. The yarn is then dyed using synthetic indigo, which is also produced from coal or oil. In rare circumstances, a factory may be precise in measuring the concentration of dye and then be able to re-use the liquid by adding fresh dye, however in facilities where denim is produced at a low-cost, protecting the earth is not a priority, so the dye may also be dumped in the water supply.
If you want to know just how harmful these dyes can be, look to the case of Tehuacan, Mexico, once a city known for its mineral springs and spas. In the 90's it became a central location for denim production, used by many top North American labels. Now the city's canals are stained a bright blue from the dyeing of fabric. The area's residents must also deal with the effects of dealing the constant barrage of chemicals and processes including sandpapering, fading using potassium permanganate, stonewashing and fabric softening.
One popular denim trend that never seems to go out of style is the distressed look, which is achieved by stonewashing. Stonewashing involves washing and rinsing a pair of jeans several times (which of course uses more water and energy), then sandblasting and scrubbing jeans which releases denim and silica dust into the air.
These facts demonstrate just how hard the production process of one pair of jeans is on the earth. It certainly makes you think twice about heading into True Religion or A&F for the latest must-have pair.
The average cost (that is, the manufacturing to freight, to distributor) of a basic, no frills pair of jeans priced between $20-$40 by a major retailer (i.e. Old Navy.) is around $7.50. Yes, you heard that correctly. Manufacturing cost is $7.50. So, by the time it reaches the store for the consumer to purchase, the price has been marked up four times. In some cases of the higher end brands, a jean costs appx. $35-$48 to mfg. (i.e. True Religion, Seven, PRPS) and then sells for an average of $195-$250+. A jean which costs a company $28-$30 to manufacture will retail for $120 in the stores.
Knowing what you know now, doesn't it just make sense economically and environmentally to buy less, buy used and/or recycle? We can make a big difference simply by buying used jeans instead of new. I wear mine till the wheels fall off, so to speak. Patch and repair. Shop at consignment shops and thrift shops, buy fair-trade, reuse, trade, up-cycle, buy used/vintage and reclaim clothes.
You can also reduce your jeans' impact on the environment by washing them less. When you do wash your jeans, then air dry them. Doing this also increases their life since dryers break down the fibers.
Sources: NPR, Green Choices, fibre2fashion.com


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Japanorama is a series of documentaries presented by Jonathan Ross, exploring various facets of popular culture and trends of modern-day Japan.
Each episode of Japanorama has a theme, around which Jonathan Ross presents cultural phenomena, films, music, and art that exemplify facets of Japan. The series is colorful in both its creative use of subject matter, and its use of bright colors that helps accent the action on screen rather than distract from it. Subjects were separated by eye catches that often featured the artwork of Junko Mizuno. Ross hosts each episode in suits so bright and stylised they could have been stolen from an anime character.
Fans have credited the series for the care that both Ross and the BBC have placed in its production. Time was given to delve into each subject, and Ross was able to interview various figureheads of culture and industry, including Hayao Miyazaki, Mamoru Oshii, Takashi Murakami, Takashi Miike, and Takeshi Kitano.
Japanorama consists of three series, each with six episodes (some of the episodes might be omitted in the playlist bellow). The first series was shown on BBC Choice in 2002, while series two and three were shown on BBC Three in 2006 and 2007 respectively. (Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org)
Watch the full documentary now (palylist)


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As with all Kickstarter campaigns, it needs to be 100% funded to receive any funding. Even if you can't help financially, please help to spread the word. Here's Charity to tell you more.
Untethered Realms has another amazing release coming this December - a collection of nine fantastic, spine-tingling stories. Magic. Mystery. Murder. Heartbreak and Hope. Defeat and Victory. Fantasy Uprising delivers a heaping serving of the best of fantasy.
Well that was a lot of news! Do you have any you'd like to share?


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This week's layout is one of me and my munchkin, entitled appropriately enough, Mommy's Munchkin.
The paper collection I used for this one is from Carta Bella called Moments and Memories. It's a pretty collection.
I embellished with a few different products... a doily from my stash, a die cute from my silhouette that says "lucky", the gold dipped tags from the Jen Hadfield Cottage Living collection and some Elle's Studio Cienna tags and labels.
The alphas I used are from Sn@p Simple Stories DIY in a woodgrain pattern and some Thickers in Daiquiri.
I finished off my layout with some Heidi Swapp Color Shine in gold, of course.... ;)


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Member of UDC since 2000. Currently member of the Lancaster County Chapter #1406 in Kilmarnock VA.
Vice-President, Lancaster County Chapter 1406 (2014-2016)
Chair, Monument and Memorials Committee (2014-2016)
Chair, Grave Marking Committee (2014-2016)
B/day: June 6, 1955
My Confederate ancestors are:
William Brewbaker, Co K, 57th Virginia Infantry
John W. Booze, Co K, 28th Virginia Infantry
Joel Brewbaker, Co A, 28th Virginia Infantry
Achilles Mooreman Hayth,
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text: Nathaly Charria is a private curator and creative director specializing in the development and production of experiential projects. Representing an iconic cast of artists, misfits, and visionaries, Charria merges contemporary art, music, and fashion to redefine methods for creative expression. Her curatorial practice focuses on a narrative that calls attention to the future of contemporary culture. By collaborating with brands, agencies, and institutions, Charria's progressive body of work challenges tradition. She has worked with the David Lynch Foundation, Polaroid, Pharrell Williams, LVMH, Spotify, LA Art Show, LA Pride, the Standard Hotel, The Economist, Perez Art Museum Miami, and Superdry.


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Children and Youth.
Tikvat David is a family community and our nursery, elementary, and youth classes and activities are central to the life of the congregation. We provide children's education in Bible, Jewish lifestyle, and more. Our youth group is community within a community, developing leaders for the next generation and forming bonds that will last a lifetime. Our youth bless us all with their repeated decisions to serve and not be spectators, looking to the needs of upcoming children and finding ways to be involved in the repair of this world for Messiah.


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Northern Territory Isolated Children's Parents' Association is celebrating this week after receiving news of assistance for rural and remote Territory students who board interstate.
Students boarding within the NT have received a boarding allowance for some years and now the Northern Territory Department of Education has approved an Interstate Boarding Allowance that will provide some financial assistance towards boarding costs for students attending an interstate boarding facility.
"We are so pleased, the Territory Government has really taken our feedback on board, our members will be thrilled," NT ICPA president Tiani Cook said.
NT ICPA members have been seeking support for students boarding interstate for several years, and Boarding Portfolio Leader Sarah Cook said ICPA's voluntary work behind this announcement is absolutely worth it, for the benefit to remote Territory families.
"There are many reasons families choose to send their children to an interstate boarding school, including location of extended family, extracurricular programs and travel efficiencies," Ms Cook said.
"Having the right boarding school 'fit' for students and families who live in the bush requires sacrifices on many levels, not least financial sacrifice.
"This allowance will make a real difference to our members and it's an honour to be part of an organisation who can benefit education in the bush."


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Good Morning everyone. Well, today I'm going to bring something of a little present to you guys. No, it's not a free pattern this time, it's an opportunity to do a project unlike any other. A Knit A-Long (KAL) for knitted shawls.
You've been to KALs before, but this time, you are going to spin your own yarn. I had mentioned in an earlier post that I wanted to spin yarn and knit a shawl of my own. Well, Kirsten had made a comment that she also wanted to spin her own yarn and knit it into a shawl. So, I pitched her the idea of starting a KAL for it.
Needless to say, she really liked the idea and for the past week her and I have been putting our noses to the proverbial grindstone and getting our blog up. We're hoping to launch within the next week or so, so stick around!
Oh, and here's a sneak peak of the roving I'm going to use. It's Merino silk in Lichen Green from Blue Goose Glen.
More beautiful Lace Shawl patterns for sale on Knituition.com
Thursday, May 10, 2007
3 comments:
- Valerie said...
I would love to learn how to spin, unfortunately I lack the money or time to spin at the moment. =(
- May 10, 2007 at 3:06 PM
- Kirsten said...
Oooooh, that fiber is beautiful! I can't wait to see how it spins up!
- May 10, 2007 at 5:41 PM
- Rebecca said...
YOU are the culprit! Even though I just got my SpunkyClub fiber in the mail today, I just HAD TO rush over to Blue Goose Glen and nab a few ounces of that Lichen. You enabler you. ;)
- May 25, 2007 at 3:04 PM
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text: PA and Diener Staffing Survey March 2010 Total # of responders to the survey : 24 A. How many PAs do you have at your University hospital location? Varied from 1-10. B. Specimen volume: PA ratio varied from: 21500 to 8900: 1 C. What is your surgical pathology volume at that hospital? 115000 to 8900 D. Does the PA gross large specimens also? Yes - 21/24 No - 2/24 Mostly -1/24 E. How many anatomic pathology residents do you have grossing during each rotation? 1 to 8 (Was answered as a total number by some, and by others as number grossing on a given day). F. How many Dieners do you have? Are Dieners full time staff or on a per diem basis? Full time: 12 centers Part time: 4 centers Per diem: 3 centers No Dieners: 4 centers Shared with affiliate: 1 center. G. What is your autopsy volume? Varied from 15- 500. H. Does your PA also serve as a Diener? No - 15 Yes - 8 Not Applicable - 1


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Wyoming Cowgirls Seek 5th Straight Win
The Wyoming Cowgirls return to action tonight, as they are on the road at the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Cowgirls are going for their fifth consecutive win in Mountain West Conference action.
Wyoming defeated Fresno State 87-76 in Laramie last month. The Cowgirls had only nine turnovers against the Bulldogs pressure. That was a key reason why UW held a double figure lead over the final 29 minutes in that win.
That is a focus going into tonight's match-up.
Junior guard Kaitlyn Mileto says, "We have to come out with the same confidence (we had in the win earlier this season). Our coaches are going to set us up for success, and we've just got to make the right passes and find the open people. I think that's what we did really, really well here, is that we found the open person each and every time, and we made the correct passes and made them with confidence. So, I think that's going to be our biggest key."
Turnovers were the difference in Wyoming's last visit to Fresno. They lost 61-47 out there last year. Twenty-four Cowgirls turnovers led to 29 Bulldogs points. That is why there's a big emphasis on taking care of the ball tonight.
UW is just 2-5 all-time in Fresno. Their last victory there was back in 1996.
The Cowgirls are only a half-game ahead of the Bulldogs in the MWC standings.
The game is set for an 8 p.m. start, Mountain Time, from Fresno, CA.
For more on tonight's game, click here.