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African Pride Business Management is a manufacturing enterprise emerging from the beautiful Mogale City.
The company has been in existence and operational since August 2012 and is managed and operated by young black women.
African Pride will be recognised as SA's favourite and leading brand for two reasons:
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John Murray Productions worked with Rainforest Action Network to come up with the design and layout for this beautiful Gala evening. We provided our rental Glo Bars, 2 x 2 plexi grid set, our 22ft. tall fabric light columns, stage, screen, and dance floor for this event. JMP also managed the spectacular scenic lighting with the help of our friends over at Phoebus Lighting. Our producer also recommended the usage of our clients old vinyl banners to be hung as a backdrop for the stage to incorporate their reusable, sustainable ideals that make their company so important. Designer: Tony Irik and Rainforest Action Network
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If you are looking for a "program" you are in the wrong spot. You don't need a cookie-cutter solution. You need what you need when you need it. I'm a strategist. Strategists look at your present, envision something new with you, and help you develop approaches to make your vision a reality. I work closely with you to find the right answer for you.
Am I a coach? A consultant? A counselor? A Cheerleader? An accountability partner? A researcher? A group facilitator? A cross-discipline explorer? A business author?
YES! I am all of those. I am what you need when you need it. I have training and experience in all of those roles. In fact, as a mother, I perform all of those roles daily on an as-needed, when-needed basis. I can do that for you.
One thing I am not is a business expert. You are the expert in your business and I know many experts we can tap as we need them. I can bring you perspective, cross-industry perspectives and fresh eyes.
We start where you are, with what you have and we figure out the best way forward given who you are.
The business owners I work with know the answers. They know their business. What they need is help in laying out a plan of action – which actions to take and in what order.
We are looking for the highest and best use of your time and energy. There is an answer that is the best fit for all your requirements. I can help you find that answer. Your answer will be different from the last person I worked with because you are a different person.
I believe you have everything you need to offer so much value to the right people, they will fall all over themselves to pay you well for it. We need to uncover that gem in you and buff it up to a radiant shine!
I believe that what you really want is a successful business that supports you. You define what successful means; what business means; what supports means and what you means.
I believe that a successful business that supports you has 4 strong cornerstones: environment, team, predictability and gives high value.
I believe you don't need more information, you need to know how to take what's already available and apply it to you.
I believe that my experience of 30 years as a serial entrepreneur, 15 years as owner of Crystal Clear Bookkeeping Ltd working very closely with 100's of business owners, reading 1000's of books and participating in world class events has given me the experience to give you exactly what you need as you need it. I've worked in food service, construction/building, environment, accounting and business support/training. I've been to sea with Bedford Institute of Oceanography; I've organized local, national and international motorcycle races. All this to say, I've done it, seen it, know someone or read about it.
YEB Reboot is a 9-month group program to get you more revenue and more profit for less effort. The next one is starting in May and I'm only taking 8 people. Nova Scotia business may be eligible for funding. If you are interested, get in touch.
Let's get together and get you nudged onto the right path.
This is my favourite: Gather 3-7 of your buds, find us a quiet spot to hang out and we'll spend 2 full days making a huge difference for all of you. Bonus is that you will still have each other to keep it going.


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Video | The Chevy SSR Is One of the Weirdest Cars Chevy Ever Made
I recently drove a Chevy SSR, which is just a truly bizarre vehicle -- the kind of truly bizarre vehicle that could've only come out of pre-bankruptcy General Motors, when there seemed to be no checks and balances on the kind of crazy they could put out, and no apparent interest or attempt to make a profit.
The SSR is the finest example of this, because it's a 2-seat pickup (bad idea) that's also a convertible (bad idea) with a locking cover over the bed (bad idea), combined with retro styling (bad idea) and a V8 (good idea!). Not one thing about this vehicle made sense. Oh, and the one I reviewed was purple. That really didn't make sense. See the Chevrolet SSR models for sale near you
I'll start with the driving experience, which was only average. Yes, sure, it was fun to put down the roof in the SSR and drive around in a rolling monument to weird, but the truck doesn't handle especially well -- it is, after all, a truck -- it isn't especially fast, and it's not incredibly exciting or thrilling to do anything. Except, of course, to look at. The real fun comes on the outside, when you park your SSR and walk away from it, and you realize you're driving something far more interesting than everyone else.
Now, part of the reason why my SSR driving experience may have been a little lackluster is the powertrain. The SSR I drove hailed from the truck's early period -- 2003 to 2004 -- when it had a 300-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, mated to a 4-speed automatic. In the SSR's "final years," 2005 and 2006, that engine was replaced with a 390-horsepower 6-liter V8 that also offered a 6-speed manual. I bet those are a bit more of a hoot.
And yet, I think they kind of miss the point -- because despite the average driving experience, I came away from my time with the SSR thinking that I really enjoyed it. And it had nothing to do with how it drove -- I liked it because it was just plain weird.
Think about it this way: everyone has a Chevy Malibu, or a Silverado, or a Honda Accord, or whatever. The SSR is for those people who complain that they don't like boring cars, and then actually do something about it. No, it doesn't fit with every lifestyle. In fact, it doesn't fit with the vast majority of lifestyles. But for the few people who really want something that stands out -- truly stands out -- the SSR is the king. Nothing stands out like an SSR. Nothing. It's a 2-seater convertible that's also a pickup truck that looks like a 1950s car. It's insane it was ever put into production in the first place.
Unsurprisingly, the SSR is also loaded with weird quirks that go beyond the driving experience or the styling; the bed, for example, has a bizarre opening and closing procedure you'll have to watch the video to really experience. The roof is weird. The styling is just … I mean, you really wonder who approved this thing and why -- and whether they thought it would have any impact beyond the few thousand units it actually sold.
In the end, the SSR was everything I wanted it to be: It's not fun behind the wheel, but it's fun in every other respect. Most importantly, it's a fun affront to car enthusiasts who say they don't want boring cars, but then bristle anytime any automaker actually comes out with something interesting. I'd probably consider getting an SSR if it fit my lifestyle and the needs I have for using a vehicle. Unfortunately, but perhaps unsurprisingly, it does not. Find a Chevrolet SSR for sale
Doug DeMuro is an automotive journalist who has written for many online and magazine publications. He once owned a Nissan Cube and a Ferrari 360 Modena. At the same time.
Jeep Has Made Some Really Weird Concept Cars
Video | Here's Why the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Is Way Better Than the Old One
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Lauren Baker
Lauren Baker Photography
Tell us a little bit about your business and why you chose to start it.
I love photographing people and telling their unique stories. There are so many photographers out there that are just in it to make money but I'm here to provide my clients with my heart, time, and talent. I get to know my clients as friends so they feel comfortable with me not just in front of the camera but comfortable enough to come to me with their questions and concerns as they plan their wedding. I like to say that I'm my clients' longtime friend who also happens to be an amazing photographer. By building trust, my clients and I are able to make beautiful, emotion-rich photographs that they can't help but love!
What excites you about working at Cornerstone Studios?
I'm excited to be in a space with other talented wedding professionals who are also awesome people!
What is your go-to dining spot in the Twin Cities?
Town Hall Tap
What outdoor activities do you love to do in Minnesota?
I love walking around the lakes with my guy and exploring many MN State Parks.
What is your dream travel destination?
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Middle class Venezuelans seek groceries across border
Middle class crossing border to stock up amid crisis at home
SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela - Tebie Gonzalez and Ramiro Ramirez still have their sleek apartment, a fridge covered with souvenir magnets from vacations aboard, and closets full of name brand clothes. But they feel hunger drawing close.
So when the Venezuelan government opened the long-closed border with Colombia this weekend, the couple decided to drain what remained of the savings they put away before the country spun into economic crisis and stocked up on food. They left their two young sons with relatives and joined more than 100,000 other Venezuelans trudging across what Colombian officials are calling a "humanitarian corridor" to buy as many basic goods as possible.
"This is money we had been saving for an emergency, and this is an emergency," Ramirez said. "It's scary to spend it, but we're finding less food each day, and we need to prepare for what's coming."
Gonzalez, 36, earns several times the minimum wage with her job as a sales manager for a chain of furniture stores in the western mountain town of San Cristobal. But lately, her salary is no match for Venezuela's 700 percent inflation. Ramirez's auto parts shop went bust after President Nicolas Maduro closed the border with Colombia a year ago, citing uncontrolled smuggling, and cut off the region's best avenue for imported goods.
When Ramirez, 37, went to get a late night snack on Friday, he found nothing in the refrigerator.
So Sunday, the couple donned their nicest clothes and hid fat wads of bills in their bags. Before heading to the border, they surveyed the stocks in their renovated granite kitchen: An inch of vegetable oil at the bottom of a plastic jug. A single package of flour. Some leftover cooked rice. No coffee.
Then they set off in a 2011 Jeep SUV onto darkened highways.
At the crossing, scowling soldiers with automatic weapons patrolled a line that wrapped around more than a dozen blocks. The couple considered turning back. But within minutes, people started shouting that immigration officials were waving everyone through, and the line broke into a stampede.
Gonzalez and Ramirez ran with thousands of others toward a bridge barely wide enough for two cars to pass. Soon, it was packed as tightly as a rush-hour subway train. Some people cradled newborns, others toted dogs as they headed to a new life in Colombia. Most carried suitcases and backpacks to fill with groceries.
The couple held hands to stop the crowd from pushing them apart. Two hours passed. People sang the national anthem. Gonzalez's feet ached in Tommy Hilfiger wedge heels and they had barely reached the middle of the bridge. People who couldn't stand the claustrophobia and heat doubled back to try to swim across the river, but soldiers stopped them.
At last, the Colombian flags came into view. Soon, the bridge opened out onto a road lined with officials waving, cheering, even doling out cake.
No one checked ID cards. Beyond the reception line, music played and kiosks sold products that have become treasures in Venezuela: rice, toothpaste, detergent, and sacks of sugar.
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Three cheers for living in a cabin with 14 kids for 3 months and having the best time of ya life, CHEER CHEER frickin' CHEER!
Ok, so maybe that intro was a bit too American, but really camp is absolutely fabulous and I think you should all know about it! So, I've decided to write a post including the best 10 things about camp (in my humble opinion). For those of you who have experienced camp for yourself feel free to nod along as you read and for those of you who are toying with the idea of a summer in the States, hopefully this will make you book your flight ASAP.
My personal experience of camp involved a whole lotta horse poo, shouting "TROT ON" and an all-round crackin' time. For two summers in a row I worked at Camp Chi in Wisconsin at the stables as a horse riding instructor. Yep that's right, I signed myself up to work with both kids AND animals — some say this is a recipe for disaster but I loved every single second of it. There's a ton of different jobs you can do at camp so there will always be a slot for you to fill no matter what your skills or preferences. So, if you're worried about what you would do/teach then you can scratch that of your list of 'reasons why I'm not going to camp' because there will always be a job that's just right for you.
I get that it's not just the job that you may be worried about. Living in a cabin full of children you are responsible for, on the other side of the pond from all of your nearest and dearest for three months sounds a tad daunting, but I promise you it will be the best thing you ever do. I can also promise you that you'll come back from camp preaching to all of your friends to make the leap too and go and experience it all for themselves.
So, if you've ever given summer camp a thought, here are 10 reasons why you should stop thinking and SIGN UP:
1. You really do make the best friends
You might be reading this cringing at me portraying this magical land where you skip through fields hand in hand with your new besties… I mean, that may well happen but that's not what I'm trying to suggest. Camp friends are different. I can't quite put my finger on how they are different but they just are. Camp friendships are so strong because you are with each other 24/7. There's no hiding your flaws. Nah-ha, you see each other at your good your bad and your ugly… literally. This means that there are zero boundaries, I mean ZERO! After the first week it'll feel like you've known these people forever and no conversation is ever too gross or weird to have, trust me.
2. You learn a lot about yourself
Some people learn a lot about themselves on a deep and spiritual level at camp and I'm all about these meaningful life lessons. What I learnt about myself though was slightly less deep. I learnt that I can function on three flat meals per day (and hardly any sleep)! This may sound stupid but I'm a MASSIVE foodie and those who are close to me know that I'm not myself when I'm hungry. I'm literally the Snickers advert. I'm a grazer and constantly pick on things throughout the day but my food loving tummy soon adjusted and got used to the 3 meals a day thing.
3. Your perspectives will change
Camp taught me that those who matter don't care and those who care don't matter. No one at camp cares about anything and I mean this in a good way. No one cares about what you wear, what you look like (this goes out of the window at approximately day 2) or what you act like. Everyone is accepted for who they are, warts and all, and I LOVE that!
Also, you become less addicted to your phone as a result of living the camp life. A — because the WIFI is very intermittent and more importantly B- because you're really not that bothered about it. You've got too much camp chat to be having with people who you have made a strong and genuine connection with. Being disconnected from the world and living in the camp bubble truly is bliss. Living the simple life will be something you end up loving and something you'll bring home with you.
4. You get to work in the most beautiful surroundings
Camp really is beautiful! Most camps have at least one lake and are surrounded by fields and woods full to the brim with all things naturally wonderful like deer, owls, squirrels and a whole lot more wildlife. Taking a bad pic is a struggle (so when you get your intermittent WIFI and can be bothered to go on your phone, the Insta is sure to be strong).
5. You'll get to go travelling
Travelling after camp is a whole other experience in itself and is as equally as amazing as camp. This is the time that you really get to explore the States and put your travel plans into action! There are countless places to tick off your list like: The Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, Vegas, San Fran, New York, L.A and all of the places in between… the list really is endless! And who better to visit all of these amazing places with than your camp pals?!
On the J1 visa (the type of visa that you need to work at a camp) you get 30 days at the end of your time working at camp to go and explore the great U S of A. You can hit a lot of places in 30 days, trust me. But if this just isn't long enough for you don't worry. In order to be able to stay in the States longer than the 30 days that the J1 visa allows, all you've got to do is leave the States then come back on an ESTA. By doing this you get an extra 90 days of travelling (on top of the 30 that your J1 allows)!! I did this after my second summer at camp. I visited Costa Rica (would recommend) then went back and had more time exploring the states.
6. You get to experience Walmart
Walmart is a funny ol' place. It's like Asda on steroids, x2. What I mean by this is that you can buy your groceries in one aisle, a washing machine in the next, a tent in the next, guns and knives in the next, knitting needles in the next and a Zimmer frame in the next. Its madness.
7. There's nothing quite like a campfire
Sitting around a camp fire with a guitar and good friends really is all you need. Some of my favourite memories were made chatting around a camp fire. Cue the DMCs!
8. S'mores are life
This point could've gone under point number seven because there ain't no s'mores without a camp fire, but these marshmallowy, chocolatey, gooey parcels of goodness, sandwiched in digestives really do deserve a point to themselves. Bloody delicious!
9. You make the most amazing memories
I can't tell you enough how many memories you make at camp. You make so many that you forget about them and remember them randomly when you're back at home 5 months down the line. Some of my fondest memories were made at camp. The friends you meet, the kids you teach and look after and in my case the animals I spent every single day with have made up so many wonderful moments in my life so far, it truly is magical.
10. You WILL make a difference
You really will make a difference to so many kids' lives, way more than you think! The kids are away from their parents and you are the one who they look up to and respect at camp, you are the one they want to be like. During the kids' camp experience, you are the one who they go to when they are so excited they could burst, so sad they could cry, so happy they could cry and so proud they want to shout from the rooftops. You deal with all of their emotions and help mould them into wonderful little human beings and this really is such an amazing responsibility to have.
So yeah, if you're reading this thinking this is totally for me, stop thinking about it and SIGN UP!


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Ashley Tisdale's Beach Style
Ashley Tisdale was pictured on vacation earlier this month, soaking up the sun in Maui, Hawaii.
The star kept it cool in a black "Love Kills Slowly" bikini by Ed Hardy.
If you're interested in Ashley's bikini it's available on-line at edhardyshop.com for a rather pricey $218.00 but the same bikini in white, green or purple is cosiderably cheaper at $152.00.
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Banister End for Stainless steel handrails
Choosing Banister End for Stainless steel handrails confirmed the styles to the homeowners. The styles of handrail as below will help you to choose the most suitable for your style.
Flat end handrail mounted on the wall. This style handrail was often made by 304 or 201 stainless steel, polished stainless steel or hairline on the surface.
Multi groove end for stainless steel handrailStainless steel handrail with Groove Ends now on sale. Its features: 42.4mm Stainless Steel tube, fully assembled, complete with Wall Brackets, precision machined Multi-Groove Ends fitted, wall mounting Screws included, satin finish (brushed)
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Flat banister end is the most popular stainless steel handrail end all over the world. Because of easy to fabrication, so its price is cheaper then 3 style above. Flat end is applied for tempered stainless steel handrail as below images.
Flat end handrail mounted on the wall. This style handrail was often made by 304 or 201 stainless steel, polished stainless steel or hairline on the surface.
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Rectangular handrails shown are manufactured from solid bar stock: bronze, stainless steel, or aluminum filled stainless steel tubing. The ends are straight or turned in approximately 3". Included are 5/16" x 3-1/2" studs, and 1-1/2" x 1" round standard or removable spacers (one spacer for every 2 feet of handrail). Advise model spacer required


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Victorian Treasures
Dine-Around with a Twist
Cumberland, Maryland is a city steeped in the Victorian history and culture of the Gilded Age. Throughout the day, you will receive little "treasures" and hear stories from the Queen City's past, including tales of George Washington's exploits, Braddock's Lost Gold, and historic Fort Cumberland.
Begin your tour at the C&O Canal Museum in Cumberland, the western most terminus of the canal, where you will meet your guide. A National Park ranger will tell you the history of the canal and you'll have free time to explore the interactive museum and Western Maryland train station. (Little fish crackers or candy) * Enjoy your main course at the Princess Restaurant in Frostburg, Puccini's Restaurant in Cumberland, Gehauf's in LaVale, or Warner's German Restaurant in Cresaptown. Take a driving tour of the beautiful homes on Washington Street, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. (Victorian snowglobe.) At the Gordon-Roberts House, see and hear about the life of a well-to-do family from the turn of the 20th Century. The home was built by Josiah Hanse Gordon, an attorney and president of the C&O Canal. A delightful tea will be a special treat. Be sure to visit the gift shop! (Specialty teas) See Lover's Leap and find treasures galore at Candyland, home of over 900 kinds of candies, fruit, jams, jellies, and fresh vegetables where you're sure to find something to please your sweet tooth. (Candy gold coins) Hear tales of Chief Will as you travel the National Road to the Toll Gate House, the only remaining toll gate house in State of Maryland on the National Road. 2011 marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the National Road. (toll house cookie) At the Thrasher Carriage Museum see a fine collection of carriages, wagons, and sleighs, or at the Allegany Museum, learn of the early life of the area where the National Road began, the C&O Canal ended, and several train systems converged, making it a transportation hub in the Victorian age. (trail mix)
* Emmanuel Episcopal Church, built on the site of Fort Cumberland, featuring Tiffany stained glass windows and tunnels built during the French and Indian War that became part of the Underground Railroad may be substituted.


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Details about The Beauty and hair salon
What exactly is beauty and hair salon?
A beauty and hair salon is an area where by females can get their frizzy hair carried out. A few curly hair salons offer you a great many other attractiveness treatment options at the same time.
What are a number of the additional splendor treatments in which salons and spas present?
There are many additional treatment options in which an individual may get at the salon. Eyebrowing framing is really a popular alterna hair products cure. That is a process the location where the stylist utilizes threading, waxing or perhaps plucking to slim and also appearance the brows. Waxing or threading doubles to get rid of unnecessary unwanted facial hair.
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Nature are very popular with attractiveness salons and spas. Any massage therapy consists of rubbing the actual muscle tissues in order to assist your body unwind. Massage therapy are quite effective for minimizing stress along with advertising an atmosphere of stillness.
What sort of occupation chances are for sale to an individual who wants to work on some sort of cosmetic salon?
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Aesthetician quick An aesthetician is actually someone who is actually taught to administer splendor treatment options for the skin. A lot of tresses stylists also get qualified to be aestheticians. A good aesthetician is able to do facials, handle gentle acne breakouts as well as get rid of unnecessary curly hair. Some people have received advanced training and will conduct more complex procedures such as laser hair removal and electrolysis. It takes from 300-900 several hours involving monitored teaching for being an aesthetician.
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Workflow TV - How to create a Custom Activity Designer
Play Workflow TV - How to create a Custom Activity Designer
Create custom activities with Windows Workflow Foundation is easy, but creating a fully featured activity designer is not quite as easy. In this episode I'll show you the tips and tricks of creating an activity designer to get you up and running quickly.
- How to create a Custom Activity Designer with Windows Workflow Foundation (WF4)
- Windows Workflow Foundation (WF4) - Custom Activity Designer (sample code)
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So Interesting Video, Really a Good Way To Creat Custom Activity Designer.
Hi !
nice webcast.
Is there a way to change the Designer of an activity which is created as XAML ?
For Example when choosing in Visual Studio => Add.. => New Item => Activity
Instead of CodeActivity ?
Is there is a way to change the Background Color of a Activity and apply themes for Workflow designer ?


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Bird's Eye View
Here is another watercolour. I intended to do something abstract but I started with a drawing of a traditional landscape. I even used frisket to protect some areas.
Once the initial washes were dry I added shapes in transparent glazes.
I removed the frisket near the end.
I call it Bird's Eye View.
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We developed the color light, radio frequency and ultrasonic devices, household beauty equipment by science technology for the aesthetic and medical equipment.
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I sell a Scuba Wetsuit, Aqua Spehere W-racer, small size, with only 150$. It's almost new, I only dove twice with it.
I bought it a few months ago, but after appendix surgery, I gained aprox. 9pounds and it doesn't suits me anymore.
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Herb Festival at Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Pref.
16th June - 9th July, 2017 | Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Pref.
The Lake Kawaguchiko Herb Festival is held in Yagizaki Park and Oishi Park every year with its lavish and abundant lavender beds. In addition to the usual attractions of flowers, there are also abundant herbs, crafts, teas and treats, and special events, including a jazz band and fireworks. There will also be several stands selling food, including lavender-flavored ice cream, a variety of herbs and herb products, and local fruits and vegetables. (*reference: Yamanashi Tourism Organization) official website ›› http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/event/info.php?if_id=672&ca_id=3


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While I've long enjoyed Caran d'Ache pencils and have dabbled in their inks, I've never explored their pen offerings, probably because I (correctly) suspected that I would find the design of their pens too narrow for my taste and comfort. That said, given the overall quality of Caran d'Ache products, I didn't want to pass up the chance to review both the fountain pen and ballpoint versions of the Caran d'Ache 849, a budget-friendly option from a brand not typically known for pursuing the entry-level market.
The Caran d'Ache 849 ballpoint has been around for a long time, so much that it's become something of an iconic writing instrument. The 849 features a hexagonal barrel, clip, and smooth knock, and comes loaded with the Caran d'Ache Giant "Goliath" cartridge, which according to the company "delivers up to 600 pages of A4 writing." Overall, it's a good ballpoint pen with a large-capacity refill that writes a fairly solid line. There's not too much more to say, other than to note that the version pictured here is the special "Nespresso" edition, made out of aluminum sourced from recycled Nespresso capsules. It's a cool idea, but I'm not sure it warrants the nearly 50% markup over the standard version, unless you really like the slate blue color and matte texture.
Caran d'Ache introduced a fountain pen version of the 849 a couple of years ago at the $50 price point, offering another option for a segment of the fountain pen market that too often goes overlooked. Featuring a hexagonal metal barrel, "snap cap", and stainless steel nib, the 849 fountain pen is a nice writer that retains the aesthetic of the ballpoint in a slightly larger package. The stainless steel medium nib writes a wet line and is pleasantly springy.
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Caran d'Ache makes quality writing instruments. While I found both of these pens slightly too narrow for me to use comfortably for long stretches of writing, they're still very nice pens at the price point, and I've enjoyed using them for short notes and as slim "planner pens," especially the ballpoint.
Site sponsor Pen Chalet carries the Caran d'Ache 849 in both the fountain pen and ballpoint version. Unfortunately, the "Nespresso" ballpoint pictured here is a special edition and available in limited quantities, but other colors are readily available. (The standard version is also much less pricey, running approximately $20 for the standard as opposed to approximately $43 for the Nespresso.)
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I have zeroed on a few leading salon franchisors to take franchise but I am little confused to whom to go with? What are the things I should keep in mind? Should RoI be the criteria or brand?
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In my opinion, when choosing a salon franchiseship, the most important factor to keep in mind should be passion. If you as a person do not have a passion for the beauty business, if you do not like to connect with people, if you are not very beauty conscious, then this industry is not for you. Of course RoI and brand value are both important, but once passion is there, these two factors will fall into place automatically.
What customisation can I make to my franchise outlet other than the suggested one by the franchisor?
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Every franchisor has certain areas where customisation is simply not allowed. Similarly, there are some areas where the franchise partner can take a call. For example, some brands have very specific detailing about their interior layouts in terms of colours, measurements, etc. On the other hand, the layout of the salon is usually adapted to the store size and dimensions, and while there will be a required number of units, where exactly they are to be placed is flexible. It is always wiser to adopt brand customisations in your store as these are matters that have been decided to best suit customers after much thought, trial and experimentation to see what works and what doesn't.
I am settled in south India but I have business interest in western region of the country. Since I don't have much knowledge of the local business aspects so can a franchisor assist in this aspect?
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Of course the franchisor will help in these aspects. Most franchisors have a back end team to provide full assistance to new franchise partners. The operations team, specially the Area Sales Manager assigned to your store should and will be able to guide you here.
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This topic of celebrity endorsements evolves mixed response from many. Today's customers are enlightened and empowered as never before, thanks to the internet, and are influenced only by advertisements that are relevant and provide information. If a celebrity endorsement is accurately positioned and accompanied by a powerful message, it can be an important tool in brand building, and proportionately there will be an increased effectiveness in bringing in footfalls to the salon thanks to celebrity advertisements.
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In my mind, innovation is a must and serves as a clear differentiator for the brand in the market. The brand has to keep evolving and should constantly bring in new products or services. A focus on rates is also essential, but whatever one brand decides to offer, another can always offer at a reduced rate to capture customers. Innovation is the best way to set the brand apart and maintain loyalty in the minds of customers.
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Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that he considers Israeli leader Ariel Sharon a partner for peace talks and called for an immediate resumption of negotiations after the Palestinian election.
It was the latest sign that Abbas, the front-runner in the race, plans to reach out to Israel after Sunday's election, despite a series of recent hard-line speeches and campaign appearances with Palestinian gunmen.
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"After the elections, we will start negotiations," Abbas told a news conference in Nablus, the West Bank's largest city.
Asked whether Sharon is a partner, Abbas said: "Ariel Sharon is an elected leader and we will negotiate with him. We will put the road map on the table and say that we are ready to implement it completely," he said.
The road map, a peace plan calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, has been stalled for more than a year.
"I can't say that Ariel Sharon is not a partner, but whether or not he is serious, we will explore it," he added.
Abbas told the Israeli daily Maariv that his first order of business after next week's election is to seek a renewal of peace talks and to start cleaning up the Palestinian security forces. "We will begin a dialogue with the Israeli side to see if there is willingness to renew the process," he said.
The Israeli reserve officers, meanwhile, wrote that the planned withdrawal "is totally illegal" and that soldiers must not participate in it. The officers belong to a West Bank brigade that is largely made up of Jewish settlers.
The letter is the latest sign that widespread insubordination could accompany the Gaza pullout. Jewish settler leaders have warned that hundreds, and possibly thousands, of soldiers could refuse orders to dismantle settlements.
Lt. Col. Yitzhak Shadmi, one of the officers who signed the letter, said the officers were asking the army not to involve them in the withdrawal. In an interview with Army Radio, he was evasive when asked whether he would refuse orders if the army did not comply. He said thousands of soldiers identify with his views.
In response, Yaalon summoned the officers for questioning. "Any officer who continues to express the views stated in the letter will be dismissed from his duty and expelled from the Israel Defense Forces," Yaalon said in a statement.
Sharon warned Wednesday that the government would act with "all its might" against military dissenters and hard-line protesters who attack soldiers. His comments were prompted by a confrontation earlier this week between settlers and soldiers trying to dismantle an unauthorized West Bank settlement outpost.
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni was to meet with legal experts Thursday to discuss available tools in prosecuting extremists. The meeting is a prelude to a larger meeting of judicial, government and security officials in the coming days.
On Wednesday, Attorney General Meni Mazuz ordered a police investigation of settler leaders Daniella Weiss and Noam Livnat, who have urged soldiers not to participate in the dismantling of settlements.
Weiss told Army Radio on Thursday that the attorney general is Sharon's "lackey" and that the judicial system is not independent.
In the past two decades, small groups of left-wing soldiers have also refused to serve, including during Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Sharon is determined to push ahead with the Gaza withdrawal, which marked a sharp turnaround for the prime minister who once was one of the most vocal champions of Jewish settlements.


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Packed in quite a lot today - My perfect hosts took me walking around a couple of really interesting (and photogenic) areas of Marseille. We ate pizza in the Arab neighbourhood, bustling with market stalls and colourful characters. Headed out to a calanque just within the city in the pm ... we picked an easy one for Paul and took it quite chill - the view from the top was great, overlooking a little port on one side and various outcrops on the other. On the way back, Francois indulged me with some pretty funky jumping...
April 29 2011
François took most of the day off, which is cool. Headed down to a complete find of a restaurant... We were the only people sitting on a little terrace overlooking one of Marseille's beaches munching on super tasty food. Sat there for hours, enjoying the spot and burning! Took a small walk and cruised slowly back to their place. I'm quite sold on the Marseille lifestyle...
April 28 2011
Francois met Aurélie and I for lunch on a cool little terrace under a big tree (I can't remember the name now - some wordplay thing, very tasty). The three of us (that means with Paul not François), took the ferry to the Ile de Frioul, which is quite a strange place - lots of abandoned buildings (it used to be used by the military) and big white rocks tumbling into the sea... it feels quite wild which is a happy surprise as I expected it to be far more tourist-friendly (aka - a small disneyland) - there are a couple of lovely beaches and we sat just by one, chatting and enjoying the peace and quiet. I didn't dare swim - the water is a still a little too cold.
April 27 2011
Up obscenely early to catch an 8am flight to Marseille from Charleroi... I'm quite proud of myself for making it. Met up with François at the train station and cruised down to the old port to meet Aurélie and little (well, he's young but not so little) Paul who I instantly fell in love with. Had a drink and F cruised back to work. Picked up some lunch which A and I ate on their amazing terrace overlooking the Marseilles rooftops. Aurélie dared to leave me in charge of Paul for an hour while she went shopping. F came home and took me up to Notre Dame de la Garde (otherwise known as la bonne mère) - a famous Marseille landmark just a few minutes up the hill from their house. Chilled there downing a beer and munching on grissini, enjoying the incredible views. BBQ in the evening... I like Marseille. Impasse Lejeune - A and F's street.
April 26 2011
Boulevard Anspach inhabitants watching a demo passing by... I don't remember more than that. Off to Marseille in the am.
April 25 2011
Easter Monday - N & E kicked off in the early pm and I can't remember what we did, and apparently didn't take any photos so here's a shot of a field in the Hainaut region shot exactly one year ago today.
April 24 2011
Easter Sunday - We tried to play good host to Noemi and Eliot and prepared a copious brunch in the garden, complete with a chocolate egg apiece. Headed out to The Tervuren Arboretum - which is quite an exciting discovery... we (Noem, Eliot, Angie, Luc, Marie L, Claire, Babies Melodi and Leonie) took a walk through the whole thing, which ended up taking way longer than planned (I need to learn to factor in babies now they are an integral part of my social life!). I took lots of tree photos of course but I'm not supposed to post any anymore -just one then?
April 23 2011
Super delay in posting anything new - I'm 15 days late. I was in Marseille for 5 of those days so that's a little exciting... Anyway, some shots of a weird air conditioning system (part of the lovely view from our terrace) and the shower... which is apparently what inspired me 15 days ago. Noem and Eliot are crashing on our couch and arrived around 12 (just as I finished hoovering and could therefore pretend the house is generally clean). Flip popped by and we headed to l'Ultime Atome for lunch in the sun. Instead of heading out somewhere exciting we spent the rest of the afternoon lounging on the terrace and sofas... and even failed to leave the house in the evening, instead watching a stupid film that put Eliot to sleep.
April 22 2011
Easter Friday, the city is emptying, the sun is shining and Noem and Eliot are pitching up tomorrow... all v pleasant! Helped Sophie move her very small amount of possessions and drank a couple of beers at Café Miko to celebrate her being up the road. The skies broke briefly this evening and it smelt of summer.
April 21 2011
Lunch/project meeting with Tom at De Markten - which used to serve a whole variety of lasagnas which were v tasty and v cheap - I don't know why they stopped and would boycott in protest if the outdoor hangout in a small square under the trees wasn't so appealing. There are worse places to while away the time on a sunny day! On a sadder note, thoughts for the two photographers killed in a mortar attack in Libya yesterday: Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros.
April 20 2011
I met Nina today, she's a 2,5 month old yellow lab and already knows how to fetch, sit, lie down and stay - little genius. Nora crashed at ours and had to put up with Arsenal vs Tottenham and my grumps after another shit result.
April 19 2011
Drinks at L'Ultime Atome with Angie, Mireille, Julie, Canan and Marie L (formerly known as Marie T but times are a'changin). Palestinian and Iranian leftovers for dinner, slurp.
April 18 2011
Meeting and then another meeting. Canan is crashing at ours again this week so cracked a beer on the terrace, in short sleeves! Headed over to Samah's for a Palestinian dinner with Angie, Flora and Amer. I'm feeling quite spoilt these days - I keep being fed incredible dishes. I tend to invite people over for frozen pizza and football, so I should probably refine that a little in the future. Samah and Amer broke some Palestinian dance moves and shisha for us. Good stuff. Oh, and happy birthday to Marie T!
April 17 2011
VERY lazy sunday morning. Nora dropped by in the pm and we drove over to the Bois de la Cambre, picking up Marie H on the way. Cruised around the lakes, ate a waffle and waited for Sophie, Christian, Claire, Flip, Emeline, Alex, two babies and a couple of pushchairs to show up. Had to head back shortly after so Marie could be home for her sister's visit. Watched my prerecorded Arsenal vs Liverpool which sucked away my good mood and spent the rest of my evening editing in anger. (UPDATE: 30/11/2011 - I DELETED THIS PHOTO BECAUSE I NEVER LIKED IT :))
April 16 2011
Biking back from the shop when Sophie randomly called out from the window of her new flat - so checked that out (and her man, who I hadn't met before - both get the nod) before rushing home to prepare a mega brunch for Bettina, who's in town from Vienna. Marie H over for coffee and chocolate eggs later on (we're pretending to care a little about the upcoming easter thing). Worked all evening :(


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The history of parachutes may date as far back as far as medieval times. Early parachute-like devices may have been used for stunts to entertain guests at court ceremonials in China as long ago as the 12th century.
In Italy in 1483, Leonardo da Vinci imagined a design for what we would now call a parachute in a sketch in the margin of one of his notebooks. The design consisted of sealed linen cloth held open by a pyramid of wooden poles about seven metres long. His accompanying note read: "If a man is provided with a length of gummed linen cloth with a length of 12 yards on each side and 12 yards high, he can jump from any great height whatsoever without injury." There is no evidence that da Vinci ever constructed such a device.
The next relevant historical reference can be traced to over a century later. In 1595, a Hungarian mathematician living in Italy, Fausto Veranzio, put forward the idea of a 'fall breaker'. He claimed to have made a number of successful trial jumps from a tower in Venice. However, there is no evidence to substantiate his claims.
It was the French aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard who claimed the invention of the parachute in 1785. 'Parachute' is a French word derived from the Latin 'para' which means 'against', and 'chute' which is French for 'fall'.
After successfully trying out his parachute on animals, including his own dog, Blanchard personally made several successful jumps. Then in 1797, another Frenchman, Andre Jacques Garnerin, made the first parachute descent of about 3,000 ft (914m) from a hot air balloon. He used a basket under an open parachute made of silk stiffened with supporting poles. Early parachutes always had rigid frames and looked like big, open umbrellas. These parachutes were used as a means of emergency escape from hot air balloons, which were sometimes difficult to land safely.
In 1838, John Hampton became the first Englishman to make a successful parachute descent. He jumped from his hot air balloon near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, from a height of about 9000ft (2743m). John Hampton's parachute was made of canvas over a framework of whalebone ribs and bamboo stretchers, attached by a copper tube to a small wicker basket. After his triumphant jump, a delighted Mr Hampton is reported as telling how his descent began so rapidly it 'knocked the breath right out of me'. Then his parachute inflated fully and he drifted more slowly to the ground. His descent lasted 12 minutes 40 seconds and he landed with only a scratch to his forehead.
On the 170th anniversary of John Hampton's descent, 3 October 2008, BPA Council Members Paul Applegate and Andy Scott were delighted to unveil a plaque (pictured) co-funded by Cheltenham Civic Society and the BPA, on the bandstand in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, to commemorate the event.
Parachutists - along with hot air balloonists and early aviators - often entertained the crowds by performing at aerial circuses and exhibitions.
The next advance in parachute technology came with the invention of the limp parachute which had no stiffening to hold it open, and a trapeze bar instead of a basket. The first limp parachute descent was made in 1897 by an American, Captain Thomas Baldwin, who also invented the first parachute harness. In 1890, Paul Letteman and Kathchen Paulus, German exhibition jumpers, invented the method of folding or packing the parachute in a knapsack worn on the back before its release.
A patent was granted in 1911 to the Italian inventor Pino for a flexible parachute, including a pilot chute. An American, Leslie Irvin (1895-1966), made the first ever freefall parachute jump near Dayton, Ohio, USA, in 1919 using his own hand-operated chute. Irvin's design revolutionized parachuting and gave birth to a new sport. He became a stunt-man for the fledgling Californian film industry, for which he had to perform acrobatics on trapezes from balloons and then make descents using a parachute. The Irving Air Chute Company began operations in Buffalo, New York, at around that time, and is still trading today as Airborne Systems.
During the First World War in 1916, an Australian pilot on the Russian front made the first escape by parachute from a disabled aircraft. In the following year, both the Germans and the British began to equip their air forces with these life-saving devices. By the summer of 1918, parachutes were in wide use on all fronts. The parachutes used during the First World War were, by modern standards, makeshift contraptions. But they proved their worth and were the basis for experiments in design that began immediately after the war - and have continued ever since.
The development of aviation and parachuting between the wars still carried a barnstorming image.
In World War II, when Britain faced the threat of invasion in its darkest hour, Prime Minister Winston Churchill sought the means to strike back. In 1940, he instructed the War Office that 'We ought to have a corps of at least 5,000 parachute troops'. This led to the development of British airborne forces. In February 1941, the first airborne operation took place, when 38 men parachuted into southern Italy. In August 1942, all parachute battalions became battalions of The Parachute Regiment.
After World War II, there were plenty of surplus parachutes and it was at that time when the then current and former military parachutists began to enjoy and exploit the potential of parachuting as a sport. The nicknames of some of the pioneers of the sport, such as 'Dumbo' Willans [after the flying elephant in Walt Disney's 1941 animated film] and 'Dare' Wilson, say it all. Using ex-military parachute equipment, they experimented with the aerodynamics of their parachutes by cutting holes in them to improve steering and flight. Gradually, as competition became fiercer, parachutes were developed specifically for sporting use.
Their efforts paid off. Parachuting was accepted as an aeronautical sport by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) - the World Air Sports Federation - in the 1950s.
Today, whether a first-time student or a top competitor, the parachute will have been designed specifically for that use within the sport.
Synthetic fabric has replaced the famous parachute silk of military parachutes during World War II. Modern 'ram-air' square parachutes have top and bottom layers of specially coated nylon, connected by airfoil-shaped fabric ribs to form cells that fill with high-pressure air from vents on the leading edge. They are aerodynamically designed for optimum flight performance and canopy control.
A typical descent may be from between 4,000ft (1,219 m) and 12,000ft (3,658m), according to weather conditions and the type of jump being made. It will include a period of freefall before the parachute is deployed to slow the descent rate to about 1,000ft (305m) per minute for a safe landing.
There are several types of competition skydiving, including aerial formations or aerial gymnastics performed in freefall, and speed skydiving, as well as formations under canopy, canopy piloting, and the classic disciplines of freefall style and accuracy landing. The sport continues to develop, and in 2015, the new discipline of Wingsuit Flying, also known as Wingsuiting, was formally recognised.
The term 'skydiving' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'sport parachuting'. Technically, skydiving refers to controlling one's body in the freefall part of a descent, before the canopy is deployed. The freefall part of a descent can be simulated in a wind tunnel in indoor skydiving, which is a valuable training aid for the outdoor sport as well as a growing sport in its own right.
The first World Parachuting Championships were held in Bled, then in Yugoslavia, now Slovenia, in 1951; the 20th World Parachuting Championships paid a return visit there in 1990. Now, in the 21st century, parachuting forms the largest internationally-represented aeronautical sport within the World Air Sports Federation, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).
British Parachute Association (BPA) was formed in 1961 and incorporated as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in 1966. BPA is the governing body of sport parachuting in the United Kingdom and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in the sport.
BPA co-ordinates a varied programme of competitions, promoting skills development and excellence in skydiving, funding national teams and individuals who meet strict performance standards to World Championships. It also supports major events such as the BPA Nationals in all of the major skydiving disciplines, together with BPA UK Skydiving League (UKSL) and BPA Grand Prix Competitions held at Affiliated Parachute Training Organisations throughout the UK.
For more, see the 'About the BPA' and 'BPA Archive Project'. Video: an introduction to parachuting history in the UK.
The plaque on the Bandstand in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, commemorating John Hampton's parachute descent from a hot air balloon in 1838
Leslie Irvin (photo courtesy of Airborne Systems)
Dumbo Willans, born in 1918, was celebrated in an article in the second issue of the BPA magazine Sport Parachutist published in autumn 1964. His life story is summarised in this obituary published in The Guardian in 2004.
Sport parachutists in 1956
The BPA logo in the 1960s
An issue of the BPA members' magazine Sport Parachutist from the 1970s, featuring an image of then National Champion John Meacock on the cover.
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Earlier this fall, Reebok announced a new footwear technology called Flexweave - revolutionary shoe upper material that is incredibly versatile, providing a balance of lightness, durability, fit and stability. Reebok partnered with three designers across the world to create bespoke fitness prototypes to showcase this one-of-a-kind material.
The design partnerships within this collective are known as "Woven into the Future" and includes an altitude-training mask from the UK design collective Modla (ENG) that showcases the material's softness and durability, an "active seat" from Dutch collective Odd Matter (AN) that highlights its flexibility and strength, and GPS-enabled gloves by Joe Doucet x Partners (USA) to display the material's customization and versatility.
The Flexweave material will first be seen in the FAST Flexweave running shoe, available in February on Reebok.com, and the material was developed through the Reebok Innovation Collective (a division championing the open-sourced pursuit of progression via innovation and partnerships that aims to push the boundaries of invention). These partnerships with the global fitness brand explored the potential of Flexweave and explored its limitless potential to create a unique product that links form and function to create an aesthetic product that utilizes the benefits of the technology while serving a fitness purpose. Flexweave boasts an open figure-8 construction that interlocks unlimited strands of fibers to create a single surface construction that is as strong as it is light. All designers worked with the version of the textile that will appear in the first-generation of Reebok Flexweave footwear, launching in 2018, made from chenille yarn.
JOE DOUCET X PARTNERS - New York City, United States
As a designer, entrepreneur, inventor and creative director, Joe Doucet is one of the most sought-after creative talents in America. Doucet designed a pair of Reebok Flexweave running gloves, form-fitting to the wearers hand, absorbing sweat as they run and lightweight for maximum comfort. The prototype was designed with the vision of being GPS-enabled, guiding the wearer through their run with flashing LED lights to indicate when to turn left or right.
"My inspiration was to capture the unique qualities of the Flexweave technology through something advantageous to an active lifestyle. The strength, flexibility and multi surface durability of Flexweave led me to the idea of a 'smart' running glove with a sleek, stylish silhouette. With the form crafted by Flexweave, the next stage of development would be GPS integration paving the way to a new frontier in wearable technology," said Doucet.
ODD MATTER - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Odd Matter is a design studio driven by curiosity; researching, creating and exploring the world through its materials, processes and concept. The duo created a furniture series of 'active sitting' chairs; made through a combination of Reebok Flexweave and malleable EVA foam.
"The Inspiration for the chair came from the Flexweave material itself. Whilst experimenting and playing with the fabric we were very intrigued by its behavior, structure and strength under tension. From there we wanted to create an object that played with that tension, a bit like the string of a bow, something in which the tension and strength is palpable," said Els Woldhek, Odd Matter.
"Working with the Flexweave was very interesting, for instance when cutting it in different directions you straight away notice the differences between the fibers and the technical properties of the Flexweave. This in turn has made us really curious about everything else that is possible with the technology."
MODLA – London, England
Co-founded by Jon Fidler and Richard Goddard, Modla is an artistic design house specializing in technological innovation, pushing the creative boundaries of 3D printing and digital 3D design. The pair created an entirely new Reebok Flexweave altitude training mask; 3D printing the valve technology across the nose and mouth, coupled with a Flexweave facial strap to comfortably wrap around the wearer's face during intense training.
"I do a lot of high intensity training so I'm interested in how such equipment works, functions and can help improve performance. But we also saw the potential in the aesthetic of the Flexweave material, to create something which would blend with the mask and align with the contours of the wearer's face.
As it happens, the Flexweave material provided even more benefit than just the aesthetic and was amazing to work with. It's strong and durable, so perfect for a product that will get a lot of wear and tear; while also incredibly lightweight, making it breathable on the face for athletes when training." said Fidler.
"Flexweave is going to a major part of the Reebok DNA moving forward. With this creative and imaginative project, we've achieved exactly what we set out to do; demonstrate through collaborations in other fields what Flexweave can truly achieve when put to the ultimate test," said James Woolard, Global Marketing Director, Reebok Running.
"The Reebok Innovation Collection champions the pursuit of partnerships and innovations that will continue propelling the brand forward in spaces like fitness, fashion and footwear. Flexweave represents a huge step forward in footwear upper technology and brings with it a wave of anticipation and excitement for what the future holds for this brand".
Reebok has extended the creative experience around Flexweave to its community, setting up an interactive digital experience on the Reebok Innovation Collective website called 'Create Your Weave'; inviting you to construct your own virtual weave design and share it with friends.
The brand is also working with one of Savile Row's finest tailors, Huntsman & Sons, to create a bespoke men's suit made from Flexweave. Designed for Reebok Running ambassador and superstar WR Brandin Cooks, the experimental pursuit will be complete in Spring 2018.
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William Housin "Bill" Hamilton Jr., 62, of Bardstown returned to his Heavenly Father Friday, September 8, 2017.
Mr. Hamilton was born July 28, 1955 in Louisville and was Past Grand Master of the Fairdale Masonic Lodge #942. He was a handyman and known to his family as a jack of all trades.
Among those who preceded him in death include his parents, William Housin Hamilton Sr. and Mary Ann Just Hamilton and brother, Tony Hamilton.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Christy Peek (Jeff), Susan Cooper (Kevin), Brooke Hamilton (Jake Harris) and William Hamilton III; grandchildren, Makayla, Emily, Todd, Lane and Austin; great granddaughter, Hadley; brother, Timmy Hamilton; canine companion, Pepper and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday in the chapel of Schoppenhorst Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, Mt. Washington (Hwy 44 east one mile from Bardstown Rd.) with cremation to follow. Friends may pay their respects on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
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"The ocean covered with whitecaps"
This is an image of water foaming and frothing as a result of turbulence. This seemingly chaotic display conceals a world beneath that is, for the most part, unaffected by the forces above it. Perhaps we should question what is truly behind certain appearances today, as there is far more than meets the eye. The Moon makes several aspects in the early morning hours. The Sun trines Uranus at 2:15 AM Pacific/5:15 AM Eastern, and will separating from this aspect throughout the day--be mindful of sudden innovations or creative spontaneity.
The Moon sextiles Mars at 3:30 AM Pacific/6:30 AM Eastern, and then sextiles Pluto at 3:35 AM Pacific/6:35 AM Eastern. At 6:02 AM Pacific/9:02 AM Eastern Mars makes a trine to Pluto--needless to say the day starts off quite intense, we may feel this as a desire to really connect with something today, or with other people. Perhaps we feel a sense of mission this morning, and this would be an excellent time for deep concentration and focus.
Today we may feel a powerful sense of self assurance, and we can act with confidence without second guessing ourselves. Keep in mind however, that Mercury will be turning retrograde, officially, late tonight at 11:21 PM Pacific/2:21 AM Eastern (the next day). We should go with our instincts and go after what we desire, but we may change our minds over the next week or so, especially if we make some form of agreement or commitment. My advice...just go with it today, throw yourself into the process and see how it unfolds--if anything you'll at least enjoy yourself.


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It's that time of year again: Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the best weekend of the year for finding amazing deals on anything you can possibly want. That includes smartphone contracts on phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and loads of other models from the tech giant.
How to find Samsung Galaxy Black Friday deals
We've collected all the special Black Friday contract deals on Samsung Galaxy phones into one place - right here.
To find a deal, simply take a look at the ones above and compare your options, choose one you like, and give it a click to go straight to the retailer and sign up.
You can also adjust the filters at the side to see all the available Samsung Galaxy deals that fit your needs. Pick which phones you fancy getting, and choose a minimum allowance, maximum budget, or anything else you want from a plan, and we'll show you everything you can get. Look out for those Black Friday specials that cost less or include something extra.
What Samsung Galaxy deals can I get this Black Friday?
You'll find plenty of contract deals on Samsung Galaxy phones this weekend.
Samsung smartphones can be a little on the expensive side, even if you find a good deal on one, so a contract plan can help make that cost more manageable. Plus, it means you'll get savings on your bills every month for the next couple of years.
A number of networks and mobile resellers are offering specials deals on a wide range of handsets. That includes plans from big networks on top Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9, as well as older models like the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, and plenty more.
Some deals will give you significantly lower prices than usual, while others have bonus monthly allowances or maybe even free gifts. Use our comparison tool above to see what's available.
What data allowance do I need?
It may be Black Friday just for this weekend, but the deal you pick will most likely last for two years - so make sure you pick a plan that works for you long-term. That means choosing the right monthly allowance.
- 1GB or less - This suits lighter users who don't use mobile internet much or only use it for a bit of web browsing, and anyone who's usually connected to Wi-Fi.
- 2GB-5GB - Most people's smartphone use falls in this range. It's ideal for plenty of browsing and social media, plus watching a few videos or streaming a few hours of music.
- 10GB and above - Best for smartphone fiends who are always on the go, like to stream TV and films on their phone, or download lots of big files. You could even splash out for unlimited data if you really want peace of mind.
Take a look at our full guide to choosing an allowance for everything you need to know.
What are the Samsung Galaxy phones like?
Samsung's Galaxy range of smartphones is made to impress. The company is known for creating phones with stunning screens, top-notch tech specs, and of course gorgeous designs - just take a look at those curvy-edged displays.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung's flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 9, is a seriously impressive bit of kit. Indeed, with its 6.4in end-to-end display, not only is the Note 9 the biggest smartphone made by Samsung, it's also the most powerful.
It's no slouch on the camera-front, either; like the Note 8, it sports a dual camera-sensor and a finger-print sensor at the back. Both 12mpxl snappers have auto-focus, and Samsung's super Intelligent Camera feature can detect closed eyes, fix blurry pictures and even optimise a scene dependent on its colour tone.
Of course, these premium specs and features don't come cheap. Fortunately, Black Friday is the perfect time to grab a deal. Take a look at the table above to find the best ones.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
With the arrival of the S9 and the S9+ earlier this year, Samsung crafted a perfect fusion of power and elegant design. Indeed, both devices run on Android 8.0 (Oreo) and have enough battery power to last most of the day, as well as sport top-end 8MP front and rear cameras.
All that said, the S9 is costly, which means you should be on the look out for a good deal this Black Friday. Check the deals above to find one you like the look of.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
Both these handsets come rocking big 'Infinity' displays that take up almost the entire front of the phone. Under the hood, they have speedy platforms and lots of memory to power them, and they run Android 7.0 Nougat.
That said, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are quite costly - most of the year, that is. Black Friday means you can grab an S8 or S8+ at a far lower and more affordable price. Take a look at the available deals in the table above.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Galaxy Note 8 has got a 6.3-inch display - and one of the best smartphones around right now, full stop. It comes with a stylus so you can jot down notes in an instant, annotate your screenshots, and use the screen with more precision. On top of all that, it's also got amazing cameras and powerful processors.
Of course, being such a good phone means it doesn't come cheap - Black Friday is the perfect time to grab a great deal on the Note 8.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
The S7 and S7 Edge are still excellent phones, with specs that include octa-core chipsets, 12MP cameras, and up to 64GB storage. Go for the Edge model if you want a bigger phone with that iconic curvy screen.
They come with cheaper price tags than the S8 and Note 8 phones, since they're technically a generation old now - and you may well be able to get one for even less this weekend.
What else can I get on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
More of an Apple fan than an Android junkie? Take a look at our special Black Friday/Cyber Monday iPhone deals:
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Yes, "certified cheese professional" is a thing.
If you're hosting any get-together between now and 2019, you probably have a to-do list, and that to-do list is probably long: Plan the menu. Grocery shop. Make the latkes. Bake the chocolate cake. Find those cloth napkins in the attic. Ooh, and the tablecloth too. Buy holiday gifts. Buy flowers. Buy candles. Tell someone to clean his room...
What's one reliable thing to take off your plate? A cheese plate. This we-have-it-at-every-event appetizer is a Food52 favorite because it basically makes itself. Oh, and everyone loves cheese. That helps.
So the cheese plate idea is a definite no-brainer, but what about the actual cheeses? Which ones do you get? Does the type of milk matter? What about firmness? And how many? And what do I serve with them? All of this can be intimidating if you're more familiar with eating cheese than studying it (read: almost all of us).
Which is why on this week's Dear Test Kitchen—our Hotline-inspired video series—Food52's test kitchen director Josh Cohen called in an extra-special guest: his wife, Elena Santogade, who also happens to be a certified cheese expert. (Lucky us! Lucky him!)
Elena answered all our questions and then some—and I am now ready to build the best cheese board of my life (yep, my life!) this holiday season. Just follow her pro tips and you will be, too.
You don't need to buy 84 cheeses to impress your guests. Just diversify each type so every person can find one (or more!) they love. Elena's picks:
Maybe you're thinking, But I don't like goat cheese! Or, I hate blue cheese! That's cool. Just swap out Cheese #1 for a creamy, also-soft Brie. And drop Cheese #4 altogether. So long as you avoid repetition, you're golden.
"Think about accompaniments as little bites that people can enjoy between tasting the cheeses." In other words: palate cleansers. Maybe it's something sweet after eating a salty, funky cheese. Or, texturally, a crunchy nibble after eating a buttery, creamy cheese. Here's Elena's lineup:
Another plus of these: They're pretty. Cheese's color scheme can be pretty monotonous. Bonus ingredients are an opportunity for a pop of orange or red. Of course, they're also an opportunity to have fun. Cashews can be substituted with any other nut, even a roasted mix. Dried apricots could be replaced with prunes, figs, or mango. Instead of tomato relish, try any other preserves—from pepper jelly to apple butter. You get the idea.
What's the wrong time? A few minutes before your guests come over. As Elena puts it, "The cheese needs to relax." In other words: come to room temperature, so all its flavors come through. Exactly how long the cheese needs to sit out will depend on how chilly or warm the room is. Figure at least 30 minutes.
Well, don't let them cut all the cheese themselves. Elena recommends pre-cutting at least half the cheese, so guests have an example of how each one should be sliced. This way, you avoid a certain someone who scoops out all the creamy center of the Brie and leaves a sad shell behind.
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This wonderful idea was brought to me January 2010 and I immediately started to work it out. This resulted in drinking glasses with a special image that works on the power of water.
Water, the most precious "gold" on earth!
Life on earth would not be possible without water. Just like our body, the earth exists out of water for 70%. Water has unique qualities: water is the softest and most flexible of all materials. Yet it is so powerful that it can wear down rocks. In water, the density decreases below zero and increases above zero degrees Celcius. Water is the only substance on earth that can exist in three forms: Gas (vapor), liquid (water) and solid (ice). Water is the most powerful solvent.
After years of research, scientists discovered that water has a memory. Experiments have been done in many countries and show that water receives and is able to memorise all outside influences. It remembers everything that happens in the space around it. This special quality of water is aplied in the drinking glasses.
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for-bid' (kala; koluo): Occurs very seldom in the Old Testament except as the rendering of chalilah (see below); it is once the translation of kala'," to restrain" (Nu 11:28, "Joshua.... said My lord Moses forbid them"); twice of tsawah, "to command" (De 2:37, "and wheresoever Yahweh our God forbade us"; De 4:23, "Yahweh thy God hath forbidden thee," literally, "commanded"); once of lo'," not," the Revised Version (British and American) "commanded not to be done" (Le 5:17). In the phrases, "Yahweh forbid" (1Sa 24:6; 26:11; 1Ki 21:13), "God forbid" (Ge 44:7; Jos 22:29; 24:16; 1Sa 12:23; Job 27:5, etc.), "My God forbid it me" (1Ch 11:19), the word is chalilah, denoting profanation, or abhorrence (rendered, Ge 18:25 the King James Version, "that be far from thee"); the English Revised Version leaves the expressions unchanged; the American Standard Revised Version substitutes "far be it from me," "thee," etc., except in 1Sa 14:45; 20:2, where it is, "Far from it."
In the New Testament koluo, "to cut short," "restrain" is the word commonly translated "forbid" (Mt 19:14, "forbid them not," etc.); in Lu 6:29, the Revised Version (British and American) has "withhold not"; diakoluo, with a similar meaning, occurs in Mt 3:14, "John forbade him," the Revised Version (British and American) "would have hindered him"; akolutos, "uncut off" (Ac 28:31), is translated "none forbidding him." The phrase "God forbid" (me genoito, "let it not be," Lu 20:16; Ro 3:4, etc.) is retained by the Revised Version (British and American), with margin "Be it not so," except in Ga 6:14, where the text has "Far be it from me"; me genoito is one of the renderings of chalilah in Septuagint. "God forbid" also appears in Apocrypha (#/APC 1Macc 2:21, the Revised Version (British and American) "Heaven forbid," margin, Greek "may he be propitious," #/APC 1Macc 9:10, the Revised Version (British and American) "Let it not be").
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