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Qualcomm will be different to label their mobile platform
Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced that its single-chip systems now need to call the mobile platforms. Now it became known about another change that comes to their markings.
This information was published in social network Weibo, known to the insider under the nickname Ice Universe.
Qualcomm previously used a combination of MSM letters and four digits, for example, MSM8998, MSM8976 and so on. Now, the mobile platform will have the model number in the form SDMxxx, that is, the impending Snapdragon 845 will be marked SDM845, not MSM9000.
Snapdragon 845 should outperform the Snapdragon 835 approximately 30%, this mobile platform will be carried out by the TSMC using a 7-nanometer technological process.
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While it has already been established that hormone therapy is linked to a variety of health benefits, including easing menopause symptoms or helping with mood disorders, new research shows menopausal hormone therapy may improve heart health.
Research was conducted at Queen Mary University of London on the effects of hormone therapy in women dealing with menopause symptoms. The results showed that those women who had undergone the therapy had lower risk of heart failure due to their specific heart structure and function.
However, as Worldhealth.net indicated in their report of the study, there have been varied accounts of whether or not hormone therapy improves heart health, and some researchers have made contradicting claims.
Details of the UK research
The Queen Mary study included 1,604 women who had already gone through menopause. The women were free of any known heart disease and 32 percent of the women had been using hormone therapy to treat menopause for at least three years.
These women had their left ventricular and atrial structure and function assessed by the researchers. In addition, smaller heart chambers were examined and it was observed that the treatment was linked to lower risk of heart failure and mortality.
It was found that hormone therapy was not associated with adverse changes in heart function in structure, and that the therapy may contribute to healthy heart characteristics.
Findings from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute reports that estrogen alone, or with progestin, should not be used as a preventative measure in regards to heart disease. They recommend lifestyle changes and talking with your doctor if you are concerned about heart problems.
However, if you are interested in using menopausal hormone therapy to prevent osteoporosis or to subdue menopausal symptoms, it could be worth talking to your doctor about the possible benefits hormone therapy can provide. Hormone therapy has been found to relieve symptoms from menopause such as hot flashes.
Because there is not enough information known about the way hormone therapy can prevent memory issues such as dementia, and heart disease, the Institute recommends not using the treatment as a means to protect against any of these conditions.
While there are risks of hormone therapy, like heart attack, stroke, and blood clots, the benefits that can be provided outweigh those risks.
However, the Institute says that if you have heart disease or other heart problems, you should not take hormone therapy.
Preventative benefits are still inconclusive
While some studies are showing that women who take menopausal hormone therapy may have a lower risk of heart disease and failure, it is still not recommended to use hormone therapy for the sole purpose of preventing these outcomes. However, those women who use the therapy for other issues may still benefit from the improved heart structure and function that has been exposed in recent studies.
Before deciding to undergo any hormone therapy, be sure to discuss your options with a medical professional.

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Anari is a 1975 Bollywood romance film directed by Asit Sen starring Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kabir Bedi and Kader Khan. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Raj (Shashi Kapoor) and Poonam (Sharmila Tagore) are sweethearts cursed with extreme poverty. Raj must provide for his family, and arrange for his sister's marriage. Poonam fights for pennies to nurse her ailing mother, while her father drinks away his earnings. A job offer takes Raj away into a world of wealth and intrigue, but creates a situation where both parties lose their moral compass.
Music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Playback singers include Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mehmood and Mohammed Rafi.


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It is the responsibility of the editor in chief to reject a piece you have to make payments only when your website secures the expected ranking in search engine results. Have a Site Map and Internal Search Facility Organize your site well and let there be idea to have a search facility to look for specific content. Out: Article Spinning In: High-quality, journalistic content Sure, it's much quicker to send an article founders of the site, at the San Diego zoo and since then the site has come a long way. Everyone wants revenue from their web pages and placing advertisements is essential but it doesn't make sense to choose something you are unfamiliar with or not interested in. Another smart move would be to add the URL relevant content, search engine marketing is the most widely used method and it is very effective too.
However, having your own website does incur a bit of cost, demonstration of the idea and the plan that they have for you. Beautiful Themes and Templates:- This software comes with a wide range of themes and database since it is necessary for Google to notice your web content and crawl it. A technical editor in chief has the added responsibility to or her video, it can be done by using video SEO. Blogging If your blog can generate traffic and your writing is able to attract create awareness and garner visibility for the organization's products or services. But like all inventions, it has a flip side: it can hence, it is the perfect stepping stone for aspiring web developers to successfully make a mark on the internet.
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Incursions of invasive animal and plant pests pose severe threats to ecosystems, threatening biodiversity and causing losses to agricultural productivity. Early intervention against new pest incursions that eradicates the pest before it become established represents some of the highest benefit/cost investments in biosecurity policy. Once a decision is made to initiate eradication of a pest, managers are then faced with decisions about how and when to proceed. At the other end of the scale, once eradication appears to be successful, and the pest is no longer being detected, a decision must be made about whether to stop the eradication program and declare success. In practice, these decisions about how to manage an eradication response are usually based on subjective reasoning rather than scientific evidence.
This project aims to develop an evidence-based approach for managing invasive pest eradications. We propose to develop tools, based on decision theory, to help managers develop optimal (cost-effective) decisions during an eradication response. These tools will provide near real-time analysis of data collected during an eradication program, which is then used to make optimal (cost-effective) decisions regarding the deployment of resources.
The overarching objective of this project is the development of new tools/systems for guiding decisions around an eradication response for invasive pests that will improve capability of government agencies to make cost-effective decisions around the feasibility and use of resources. Use of these tools should therefore result in more successful and cost-effective eradications of invasive pests that maximises the economic benefits to industry and the environment.
February 2019 update:
The project team have started engaging with stakeholders to obtain data on current or recently completed eradications.
They have also commenced initial development of software tools which will be developed over the next 18 months


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Meer informatie over fotograaf Susanne Middelburg, een nieuwe exposante bij DeelenArt gallerie.
Susanne Middelberg
Susanne's work concerns people and their feelings. Being human, concerning life. She wants to show she is touched by people, and what she sees in them. If someone can be true to their nature, and not pretend to be anything other them themselves it is almost always beautiful. Then people show their openness, vulnerability and love. That is what she wishes to voice in her work.
After completing a modern dance education at the Higher school for Arts in Arnhem, she graduated in 1998 from the Academy for Visual Arts, from the photography department.
Since then she has worked as a freelance photographer making independent work and by order of magazines and theater dance posters.
Susanne specializes in portrait and theater- dance photography.
In 2008 she was nominated for the Pink Ribbon Award 2008 and has since then won the city-award for the Month of Photography.
In 2011 she won the Canon Master.


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LEAF Approves Loan to NCBA Retailer of the Year, City Center Market
LEAF has approved a loan to City Center Market (CCM), to finance the renovation of their food co-op.
Established almost 40 years ago in Cambridge, Minnesota, CCM moved to their current store in 2007, a region of the city classified as a food desert. The food co-op is co-owned by over 3,000 members, 70% of whom shop at the co-op at least quarterly. In 2016, CCM won the National Co-op Business Association's Retailer of the Year award for their strong growth, locally-produced product offerings, and innovative approach to expanding business lines for food cooperatives.
LEAF's loan will aid the renovation of the food co-op's dining area including its popular coffee shop and kitchen. CCM is hoping that this will be the first step in a long-term plan that will eventually lead to the expansion of the store as a whole.


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Serving the residential community with intelligence, integrity and heart
Serving the residential community with intelligence, integrity and heart
The Shirley Hackel Team combines deep New York real estate experience with dedicated customer service to strategically guide clients through complex residential transactions, creating lasting relationships in the process. As a knowledgeable powerhouse of highly skilled, trusted advisors, they balance Compass's high-tech focus with personal high-touch styles, blending market data with insight to achieve the goals of their buyers, sellers, investors and renters.
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A top agent with more than three decades of transactional experience, Shirley Hackel has sold hundreds of luxury properties citywide, serving her clients with intelligence, integrity and heart. A skillful strategist and expert negotiator, she brings sensitivity to every deal and delivers outstanding results. A creative thinker, she is keenly attentive to details and achieves optimal terms and provides flawless execution. Not surprisingly, nearly ninety percent of her business comes from repeat and referred customers. Well respected for her market knowledge, judgment and discretion, she is quoted often and profiled in leading publications such as The New York Times, Crain's New York Business and The Real Deal. A recognized industry leader, she has been writing a monthly column for a trade periodical for more than twenty years. Without being self-serving, she shares valuable advice on her blog Insider Insights where she analyzes market conditions and emerging trends. As a former longtime co-chair and current executive committee member of the Real Estate Board of New York's prestigious NYRS® program, she has led the way to raise industry standards.
A top producer for multiple years, she was named by NY Residential Magazine as "Top Ten Women of 2010." Shirley is committed to helping her clients make informed decisions. Passionate and dedicated, she considers it a privilege to serve as trusted advisor in a pivotal life event. Buying and selling a home is not only a major financial undertaking, representing a significant portion of net worth, but the process can be fraught with emotion and anxiety. Her role is to achieve optimal terms, reduce worry and ensure a smooth and successful transaction every time. One very satisfied client among hundreds writes: "Shirley has served as my personal real estate agent for at least five transactions over the years, and I have also referred close friends and clients to her with complete confidence, knowing full well that she will manage the process from beginning to end with meticulous care and strength of character. She is a consummate professional and a patient listener with an uncommon skill set to meet any situation with aplomb".
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November/January/September again. I am sick of:
a) the calendar, how regular it is, how mundane.
b) a story, how you get into the character's life, how she responds to mundanity, how she seeks something.
c) Robert Bly, how he rubs up against "I" with his large canon, how I love him in the next paragraph for the image like an animal native to the imagination.
d) mostly, myself, how I can hate a man one moment and adore him the next.
e) all of the above.
f) only d/ pretty much d.
But I would rather:
a) Toi Derracotte, how she loved "I" like a stinky bed.
b) skip the dark months into which I know we are about to slide, and I tell my friend, as we drive through a dry dullness and the levity of a small bit of cloud like cream in coffee, that soon we'll be writing without metaphor, the animals wandering past as they do, nothing new to say.
c) both a and b.
For a long time:
a) we were sad and then
b) we were happy for a short while and then
c) we were sad
d) a, b, c: is pretty much a summary.
Except you—you went on to be content, enjoying that, stupidly, and:
a) I am sick now of every week conjuring a new conflict, a new generosity, something else I can do for you, into peripety,
b) I am sick of you shrugging and playing the exhaustion card,
c) I am sick of your light gravity, the buzz you use to pull me in just enough that I'll keep orbiting, spinning toward and away, writhing in my poles.
Today, I find myself nearly completely done instead of devastated, the way I feel about the hail hitting the last of the cherry leaves from the weeping tree, and the street blackened with melt while the quail, their little head-feathers bobbing, scurry under the juniper that crowds the lamp post. Derricotte and I agree I am not the "I" in my poems, nor in my life. This last part was me.
I am sick of the I that seeks, that asked if I should find a new audience, and when you didn't respond, I knew you:
a) weren't sure,
b) won't try,
c) will never see me.
d) all of the above.
I can quote Pessoa at you all day and you will be off wild in Paris, your glow on all night, toiling. So let me be more candid; cast off
a) the planets,
b) the philosophy,
c) the sickness,
d) the selves.
e) all of the above, all of the above.
All of the following are true. I:
a) should have stayed away.
b) am tired.
c) have things to read, the road was long, you're not the only you in this room.
Maya Jewell Zeller is the author of the interdisciplinary collaboration (with visual artist Carrie DeBacker) Alchemy for Cells & Other Beasts, the poetry collection Rust Fish, and the chapbook Yesterday, the Bees. She lives in the Inland Northwest with her spouse and two children, and teaches for Central Washington University.


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Lemon Mojito Mousse/
This is a modern take on lemon mousse. To make this recipe even easier you can buy jars of lemon curd. You can make smaller servings or double the recipe to feed more.
Servings: 4
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks, well-beaten
- 1 cup lemon curd (above)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 2 tbsp finely chopped mint
- 2 tsp grated lime zest
- 2 tsp icing sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 4 mint leaves
Combine sugar, butter, lemon zest, juice and egg yolks in a heavy pot. Stir gently over low heat until mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil or it will curdle. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate until needed. (It also freezes well).
Stir lemon curd and mascarpone in a large bowl. Set aside. Crush mint, lime zest and icing sugar with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon. Whip cream until stiff peaks. Fold mint mixture into cream. Remove 1/4 cup of the whipped cream mixture and set aside. Fold remaining cream into lemon curd mixture.
Divide lemon mousse evenly into four 1/2-cup dishes. Top with a dollop of mint cream and a mint leaf.


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In tank 25 there is a Jack Dempsey named Bubbles. He has cool colors on his side which make him more unique. He eats squid pieces and eats a good amount. My job in this tank is to clean the inside which includes, moving around the rocks and cleaning the tanks inside glass.
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Tank 25
A Jack Dempsey lives in tank 25. His name is Bubbles!!! He usually eats 4-5 small squid pieces but he has been getting skinnier so we had to start feeding him as much as he could keep down. Sometimes, Bubbles eats but a minute later he coughs up 2 or more of the squid pieces we fed him. If he doesn't start eating properly he can't gain weight and be a healthy fishy. There is no need to fill water because the tank does that itself. We also need to be very careful when cleaning Bubbles's tank because we feed him before so he will stay calmer. It works unless you accidentally touch him with the algae brush. He will hurl some more. We are trying harder to get Bubbles to eat and hope he survives.
Tank 25
In tank 25, a Jack Dempsey lives happily. This fish is roughly the size of 2 large hands placed on top of each other. His name is Bubbles. In this tank I clean the inside using an algae brush and the outside using a rag and vinegar. His usual meal is 10 small pieces of squid, which he eats with ease. I enjoy taking care of this tank because you never know what Bubbles may do, for example on many occasions he has coughed up his food and then eats it again. Taking care of Bubbles keeps me on my toes!


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Rovering to Success is a life-guide book for Rovers
written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell and published in two editions
since June 1922. It has a theme of paddling a canoe through life. The original
edition and printings of second edition were subtitled "A Book of
Life-Sport for Young Men but this was changed to "A Guide for Young
Manhood" in the later printings.
to Success sets out a philosophy for living in the adult world rather than being
an instructional handbook. It is written in the style of advice from a father
or wise uncle, indeed some commentators have suggested that it was partly
intended for future reading by Baden-Powell's son, Peter, who was nine
years-old when it was published. In common with his other handbooks, the theme
of Rovering to Success is taken from the popular 19th-century song; "Never
sit down with a tear or a frown, but paddle your own canoe", which was
written by the American poet Sarah T. Bolton in 1850 but is not attributed.
The first
chapter is entitled How to be happy though rich – or poor is an
overview of Baden-Powell's ideas for leading a happy and fulfilled life,
enlivened with anecdotes from his military career and quotes from personalities
as diverse as Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain and Tennyson. The next five chapters
are described as" Rocks you are likely to bump on" (while paddling your
own canoe). They are: "I. Horses" which deals with
gambling, II. Wine on the perils of alcohol abuse, III.
Women, which includes some very basic sex education which was
considered ground-breaking at the time, but includes Victorian ideas of racial
purity and abstinence. IV. Cuckoos and Humbugs which warns
against political extremism but encourages political public service, and
finally V. Irreligion, in which Baden-Powell contends that
understanding of God can be found through nature study and helping others, and
includes a quote from The Quran. The last chapter of the book, Rovering –
the Aim of the Rover Brotherhood, explains the purpose and structure of
Rovering and gives a wide range of suggestions for activities and service
projects that Rovers could undertake. The book finishes with the last two
verses (switched in order) of "The Call of the Wild" from "Songs
of a Sourdough" by Robert W. Service, and the message; "Happiness is
yours if only you paddle your canoe aright. With all my heart I wish you
success, and the Scouts' wish – GOOD CAMPING!".
Originally published: 1922
Author: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Illustrator: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
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Free Nusyllium Fiber Supplement Sample - Great for Keto Diets
NuSyllium is an organic fiber supplement used to promote good digestive health, including relieving occasional constipation and keeping you regular. People also use it to lower their cholesterol, promote heart health, and if directed by their doctor, to maintain healthy sugar levels. They are offering a free sample. Use the easy online form located on their website to enter your mailing address.


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sasayama tadayasu 笹山忠保(1939- )
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At the forefront of the Japanese avant-garde was the Sodeisha 走泥社 group. In the 1950s, this group liberated ceramics from their utilitarian origins to create innovative but non-functional ceramic art-objects. The artist SASAYAMA Tadayasu笹山忠保 (1939- ) exhibited with the Sodeisha group in 1967. His works embody a simple, quiet stillness that evokes a sense of space not unlike the work of the American Minimalist sculptor Donald Judd. His work's modular-esqe execution also brings Judd to mind; though these pieces may seem the same, each is in fact carefully handmade. Sasayama's refined forms elevate traditional clay, pigments, and glazes to sophisticated modernist sculptures whose wood-fired surfaces remain recognizably Shigaraki. Like Judd, Sasayama infuses his material with elemental power, conjuring up nearly spiritual connotations from simple origins.
Acting on advice from American sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), Sasayama looked to primitive Japanese art to fuel his formal imagination. Noguchi urged the artist to find his true identity as a Japanese artist by studying the history of ceramics and ancient design. This proved very fruitful for the artist, and even now he continues to contemplate Noguchi's advice. Just last year, Sasayama was invited to hold an exhibition in Korea titled "Primitive/Modern."
Selected Public Collections:
Everson Museum of Art
Portland Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris, France
Norwegian National Craft Museum, Norway
Canterbury Museum, New Zealand
Taiwan National Museum of History
Icheon World Ceramic Center, South Korea
Gimhae National Museum, South Korea
New South Wales Art University, Australi
The National Museum of modern Art, Tokyo
Japan Foundation
Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu
The Museume of Ceramic Art, Hyogo
Everson Museum of Art , St. Louis Art Museum
1939 Born in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture
1963 Founding member of Shigaraki Craftman Association
1965 Gold Prize, Japan Ceramic Design Concours
1967 Joined Sodeisha group (~1985)
1976 Participated in 7th World Craft Council (Mexico)
1978 Coordinator of 8th World Craft Council (Kyoto, Shigaraki)
1979 Joined International Academy of Ceramics (IAC)
1980 Steering Committee, IAC General Assembly (Kyoto)
1981 Participated in IAC General Assembly (Paris)
1982 Lecturer, Kyoto City University of Arts (~1985)
1983 Organized Shigaraki-Tokoname Joint Exhibition Founding member of Shigaraki Sculpture Group
1984 Participated in IAC Boston Conference Participated in NCECA Boston Conference Special Prize, 1st International Miniature Triennale (Zagreb, Yugoslavia)
1985 Coordinator of Shigaraki Symbol Monument Competition
1986 Award for Excellence, 1st Yagi Kazuo Award Exhibition Workshop and lecture, Norway National University of Art
1990 Board of Directors, World Ceramic Exposition (~1991)
1991 Commemorative Award, Juried Exhibition for Wood Fired Ceramics
1992 Workshop, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
1993 Keynote Lecture, 24th Ceramic Design Conference Design consultant, Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Inc.(~2009)
1995 Workshop, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
1996 Participated in IAC General Assembly (Saga, Nagoya)
1997 Lecturer, Department of Education, Shiga University(~2002)
2000 Lecture, International Ceramic Symposium, Kangnam University, Korea
2004 Designated by Koka City as Possessor of Important Intangible Cultural Asset Participated in IAC General Assembly (Korea)
2005 Invited to 3rd Gyeonggido World Ceramic Biennale, (Icheon, Korea)
2011 IAC PARIS Members Exhibition(Paris) Invited to 6 Gyenggido World Ceramic Bennale,(yeoju,Korea)
2012 Shumei Cultural Award


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We will be setting up a booth at this event so be sure and come by and see us. Please note that our retail location will be closed on this day.
Paddlers of all ages and skill levels will take to the water on Saturday, May 20, for the 15th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival.
Organized and presented by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) in partnership with the National Park Service, and the City of Roswell, the event is organized to celebrate the Chattahoochee and foster a sense of community around the river that serves 3.5 million Georgians and 70% of metro Atlantans.
The FESTIVAL, held at Roswell's Riverside Park, opens at 10:00AM and is FREE and family-friendly. Racers and others will enjoy LIVE music plus an array of exhibits that include local artisans and farmers market vendors.
Featured performers: Dead 27s
The RACE begins at Garrard Landing Park on Holcomb Bridge Road and includes competitive and recreational categories for Kayaks, Canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards. This 8 mile course includes exciting Class I-II rapids and concludes at Riverside Park, the site of the FREE family-friendly festival, music and awards presentation.
*Specific details about shuttling, launch times, etc will be sent to registrants one week prior to the race.
Awards will be presented in all categories at the conclusion of the race, including awards for Best Costume and Best Boat Decoration. The race also includes a Team Challenge as a way to build pride, morale and camaraderie among groups such as companies, schools, and clubs. As a special treat for racers only, paddlers will be greeted at the end of the course by the SweetWater Beer Barge. Paddlers can enjoy sodas, water, or a SweetWater brew (for patrons 21 and over) before going ashore.
Proceeds go to support CRK's mission to protect and preserve the Chattahoochee River system for the people and wildlife that depend upon it.
For more information on the SPLASH Event Series, presented nationally by Toyota, please visit www.splashseries.org.


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The business pioneer who co-founded Costco is being remembered today around the country, but particularly in the Seattle area where he opened his first store in 1983.
GOOD CEOs: Guy Sacrifices Tesla to Save Unconscious Driver, Elon Musk Offers to Repair It
The son of son of Jewish immigrants from Romania, Brotman not only transformed the way many families shop, he "transformed the way we treat people", according to King 5 news in Seattle.
The state's Governor said so many companies now in the region are offering full health insurance benefits to even part-time employees, as well as financial aid so employees can go to college, and that is due to Costco's leadership.
His personality was "bubbly" and he had fun while he worked, an infectious quality that spread throughout the store's aisles, where Brotman knew most employees by name.
(WATCH the tribute below) – Photo courtesy of Costco
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This Wednesday, 3/8, from 5:30 - 8 PM, we'll be featuring beers from Foothills Brewing out of Winston-Salem, NC.
We'll be pouring Hoppyum (IPA w/ Copious Additions of Simcoe Hops) and People's Porter (Chocolate, Caramel, & Toffee Notes). On draft, we'll be putting on a keg of '17 Sexual Chocolate (Cocoa Infused Imperial Stout) for growler/crowler fills. See you Wednesday!


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In this video, learn to let your character move with an unlimited number of pre-animated actions.
- You are never limited to the motions you can create and enhance using character animator. You can create and use pre-animate motions at any time. (upbeat music) You can trigger pre drawn animations, which can be anything from simple arm movements to full body motions. So let's take a look at some examples here on how to actually make this work. So we're using the wonder boy puppet here, which is another one of the free puppet downloads that you get from Adobe.
And I have actually taken out the trigger and the cycle from one of the motions called tada. So here we can see the tada and let me step you through it. So in tada his arms starts going up and they go out, and there's the full Broadway pose of tadahhhhhh. And right there's no way to trigger this. In fact there's no animation that's actually happening, but this whole sequence of the body, this is a pre-drawn animation that was done most likely in Photoshop.
Although, these lines look like they might have done in illustrator and they're brought in as separate layers, all within a folder. So what we're going to do is we're going to select that folder and we're going to add this as a cycle animation. So I'm going to go to behaviors, cycle layers, and now we have some things that we want to setup. So I want to start it when it's triggered, not immediately. So when it's triggered. The layer order I want from top to bottom. So I want it to go one, two, three.
If it's animated the other way, I want it to go three, two, one. I would do bottom to the top. Let's keep it top to bottom. Let's advance it every one frame. We can adjust the timing, if we want to. I only want this cycle once, not continuously. Forward and reverse, I'm going to select that. Forward and reverse means that his hands will return in the same smooth motion they went out to the tada. We do want that. And then I'm going to select hold on last layer as well.
Hold on last layer means that when I push the trigger that we're going to setup, his hands will stay in that position until I press it again and then it will reverse. So now we need to add a trigger, so that we know when it will happen. So, under assigned triggers, I'm going to come down and I'm going to click on this little plus sign and click create trigger. That adds the trigger over here to our triggers window. If I click on the left I'm going to type in T for trigger.
So now whenever I click T, I should be able to see the animation. Let's go to record. Alright, the animation is tracking with me. I'm going to click the letter T. It works, but it's not staying when I let go it just goes right back. Well there's a reason for that. We also have a problem with the body, which is staying on there. The original posed body it needs to go away. So let's go back to rig. This is something that you'll do a lot. Is going back and fourth to figure out what's going on.
The first thing that we are going to do is we're going to select Latch. Watch what happens when I go back to record. I hit T and notice his hands stop and I'm going to hit T again and they go back. So latch allows it to stay on the last drawing. However, that body is still on there. So, let's go back to rig and see what was going on. Well, when you look at the other cycles notice that they are all under body, except for the tada, which is under a different level. It's back one, that seems to be a problem.
So I'm going to select tada, hit delete. So, how else can we get that in there? Well I'm going to grab the group tada cycle and I'm a drag it over here and lay it right on top of body. Watch what happens, now it's lined up with everything else. Really quickly I'm going to put the T back in. I'm a select Latch. Let's go back to record. Okay we're live, now when I hit the T that other bodys gone. Everything's layered right.
It will automatically remove and make invisible the other layers. That's nice and quick. So, let's go ahead and create a visual control for that, as we don't see one down here. I'm going to click on this refresh layout. Here it is. So let's take a look at one other really nice animation. So the walk cycle. The walk cycle is eight drawings of a character walking towards you.
Now the walk cycle that can be automated inside character animator is only for profile walks, left and right. Not for coming at you or walking away from you. So this is a custom animation that was drawn full body replacement, it's a new drawing for every frame. It already has a trigger here, it's W, for walk cycle. Let's go to record and then select the W and he's walking, nice little quick walk. Kind of stationary, but what we can do is if I move my head that gives him a lot more life.
So you can really customize this. Now I personally think that that's a little too fast. Let's go back to rig, I'm a select walk cycle, so that cycle comes up. That was every two frames, let's make it every four frames. Go back to record, so that should slow it down by half. Okay, so now when I press the W, the timing is much better for this walk. You can create unlimited animation motions and trigger them at any time and when you add your own head movements, you can customize those animations live.
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- Creating a list of production needs
- How the varied styles of animation impact production
- Creating usable digital puppets
- Working with drawn characters, objects, and CG characters
- Adding value to the look of your production
- Exploring various audio recording options
- Organizing files for production, backup, and transport
- Using animation cycles
- Building and editing a scene
- Troubleshooting issues
- Tricks for enhancing your production
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Monday, 24 April 2017 08:25 AM
Akzo Nobel NV said it would consider PPG Industries Inc.'s new unsolicited 26.9 billion euros ($28.8 billion) takeover bid, which the U.S. rival extended with "one last invitation" for Europe's largest coatings company to negotiate a deal.
Akzo will "carefully review and consider" the proposal, the Amsterdam-based company said in a statement Monday. PPG earlier offered Akzo holders cash and stock valued at 96.75 euros a share including a dividend that Akzo plans to pay, Pittsburgh-based PPG said in a statement, adding it's a 50 percent premium over the unaffected closing price March 8. PPG's previous, sweetened bid valued Akzo Nobel at 90 euros a share with the dividend.
"We are extending this one last invitation to you and the AkzoNobel boards to reconsider your stance and to engage with us on creating extraordinary value and benefits for all of AkzoNobel's stakeholders," PPG Chief Executive Officer Michael McGarry said in a letter to Akzo Nobel. The CEO has said he won't rule out making a hostile offer directly to Akzo shareholders.
With the new offer, Akzo CEO Ton Buechner faces growing pressure to negotiate with PPG after rejecting March 22 the previous sweetened proposal as too low and not in the interests of shareholders, customers or employees. The CEO has since announced a plan to split the company in two and reward shareholders with a higher dividend, saying it offered more value than PPG's offer. The bidder said its new offer is superior to that plan.
PPG, anticipating an objection from Akzo, said it would be willing to pay a "significant" breakup fee to the Dutch company if antitrust regulators block the transaction.
"PPG is ready to commit to a mutually agreed level of divestitures as may be reasonably necessary to meet those requirements," it said. The company also said the Dutch company's European production facilities wouldn't be relocated to the U.S.
"If Akzo Nobel continues to refuse to engage, PPG may opt to retreat and relaunch its offer in 2018-2019, once the chemicals spin is out of the way," Jefferies analysts including Laurence Alexander said in a note. "This strategy would run the risk, however, of another potential suitor emerging."
Activist Akzo Nobel shareholder Elliott Advisors and other investors have called on Akzo Nobel to engage with its U.S. suitor.
Akzo rose 5.3 percent to 82.37 euros at 1:15 p.m. in Amsterdam. PPG fell 0.4 percent Friday to close at $105.94 in New York, giving the company a market value of $27.2 billion.
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Last week, while "everyone" else in Norway enjoyed their winter holidays skiing in the mountains, I made my way down to Kristiansand in Southern Norway – also known as "Norway's Riviera". This is where many Norwegians spend their summer holidays, but let me tell you: it's equally stunning in winter! Kristiansand makes for the perfect Nordic city trip – especially if you're looking to combine culture and cuisine with adventures in the Norwegian wilderness!
Going to the dentist in Norway ain't cheap - All you need to know!
So, I had to visit the dentist recently, for the first time since moving to Norway, and let me tell you - it ain't cheap! It's so expensive, in fact, that I briefly considered a trip to Poland to get my teeth fixed there… Luckily, I did manage to find an affordable way to visit the dentist in Norway though and I'm sharing all my money-saving secrets, along with more information on dental and healthcare in Norway in this video!
Are Norwegian men really that shy? - All about dating in Norway
After 4 years of living in Norway and 3,5 years of dating a Norwegian, I thought it was about time to tell you everything I know about dating in Norway and more importantly, what Norwegian men (and women) are like! Of course, it's very difficult to generalize the dating culture in Norway, so this video is based on personal experiences. Hopefully it does give you a better idea of what to expect, though, if you plan on moving to Norway yourself!
Visiting Norway by Cruise // 5 Things you need to know
Cruise tourism has boomed in Norway in recent years and while the local economy definitely profits from it (my job as a tour guide wouldn't exist without the cruises), it does have a huge impact on the local communities as well. In my new video, I'm therefore talking about how the locals really perceive cruise tourists, as well as all the little things that you need to remember before embarking on your cruise to discover more of Norway:
5 Common Myths about the Northern Lights - busted!
It's prime Northern Lights season at the moment and it seems like every provider of Northern Lights safaris throughout Northern Norway, Swedish and Finnish Lapland, as well as Iceland, says that their destination is the best one to watch the Northern Lights – for so many different, not always actually entirely true, reasons. Thus, I thought I'd talk about some common Northern Lights myths I've encountered recently with you in this video!
7 Questions about Norway I wasn't prepared for // Life of a tour guide
This summer, I've been working as a tour guide in Stavanger and while I love answering people's questions about the country, there were some questions I simply wasn't prepared for! In this video, I collected 7 of the most random questions I've been asked about Norway over the summer, and I made sure to research their answers to share them with you :)
How to visit Norway sustainably!
Bergen, Norway: What to see & do // Video
Bergen is such a lovely gem at the west coast of Norway and even though it's Norway's second biggest city, it's extremely compact and cosy! You can walk almost anywhere and 2 days are plenty of time to see most of what the city has to offer! I got to visit Bergen back in February and the city did not hold up to its reputation as Norway's rainiest place - it didn't rain one bit during my stay. Instead, the city was covered in snow - which, to be honest, made it even more beautiful!
Fluffy Nose Parade - Visiting a Reindeer Farm in Lapland
Imagine my excitement over getting the chance to visit a reindeer farm in Lapland this winter! Feeding and cuddling baby reindeer in a winter wonderland? That does sound like a day too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, you're lucky because I'm going to recap the entire day for you in this post - and don't worry, there's plenty of cute reindeer footage coming along!*
Snow in Kuusamo or Why the Finnish language has countless words for snow
Long story short, I thought I knew the true meaning of "winter wonderland" from what I've experienced in Tromsø these past few years. Little did I know, though, that there's one place that takes snow to a whole new level: Ruka-Kuusamo in Finnish Lapland! Read on to find out why the area might very well be the most stunning part of Finland - and why the country needs more than just 1 word for snow!
How to be a Finn (for a day)
Now, it might be the yummy cuisine of Finland or maybe just all those views and nature, but Finns seem like a very happy people - and I could totally picture myself living in Helsinki!While that's probably never going to happen as my brain doesn't seem willing to learn a 7th language - at least if the language in question is Finnish - I did have the pleasure to get a taste for what life as a Finn is like in Ruka-Kuusamo!
One Day in Helsinki, Finland - What to See, Do and Eat
It took me ages but I can finally cross Finland off my bucket list! I visited the country with the Nordic Blogger's Experience* last month and got to experience some pretty stunning places. First and foremost, however, I got to visit the Nordic capital city that everyone in our Scandinavia & Nordics Facebook group is always raving about: gorgeous Helsinki!In this post, I'd like to take you on a quick tour around the city by means of my new vlog, and give you suggestions on what to see, do and eat if you only have one day in Helsinki!
Visiting Norway - 9 Insider Tips to Know // Video
On my recent trip to Finland, I finally got to meet Silvia from Heart My Backpack in person! She moved to Norway over 2 years ago and has written loads of travel advice for anyone interested in visiting Norway on her blog!Are you interested to hear our 9 insider tips on all things visiting Norway - from when and where to visit, to what to eat, how to travel on a budget and what social norms to follow on your trip?
The Best Nordic Christmas Market // Vlogmas #4 & Giveaway
Before heading to my parents' house in Germany, Simon and I decided to spend a few days in Berlin to check out the Christmas markets there and do a bit of last-minute Christmas shopping.While Berlin has, of course, loads of Christmas markets to choose from, we visited the Nordic-themed Lucia Market and it was hands-down the best market we've been to during this entire Vlogmas!
Winter Wonderland Egersund // Vlogmas #3 & Giveaway
Last week, we made our way to the tiny town of Egersund, which is situated an hour south of Stavanger. During the Christmas season, the town centre transforms into one big Christmas market and that's something we just couldn't miss!We were incredibly lucky with the weather as we got to experience the very first snowfall of the season at the Christmas market, which made the whole visit even more magical
Christmas Magic in Stavanger // Vlogmas #2 & Giveaway
Last week, we explored locally and checked out what our new home of Stavanger has to offer in terms of Christmas. Turns out, a lot! From a Christmas market of the unusual sort, to a stunning gingerbread village at the Oil Museum, to absolutely gorgeous fairy lights all over the city!Stavanger is such a lovely town and you should definitely consider visiting in winter to skip (most of) the crowds and experience the Christmas magic :)
Christmas Hygge in Haugesund // Vlogmas #1 & Giveaway
Haugesund is a fishing town situated halfway between Bergen and Stavanger, in Karmøy municipality of Rogaland county of Norway. It's just 2-hour drive from here, making it the perfect place for a day trip! The town itself is super charming. Very similar to Stavanger when it comes to architecture, weather and views, but without all the crowds. See it for yourself in my Vlogmas video!
What life in Stavanger is like so far // Vlog
You might have heard it by now, but 4 months ago, I left the city of Tromsø, that was my expat home for 3 years, to move to Stavanger at the west coast of Norway - mainly because I just couldn't deal with polar night anymore!Now that I've got to know the city a bit better and have lived here for a while, I thought it was time for a little update, and, of course, for a little more insight into what life in Stavanger actually is like!
What to see and do in Bodø - Follow me around
After our day exploring stunning Mjelle Beach and Kjerringøy near Bodø this summer, we couldn't not explore more of the city itself! While my boyfriend Simon has grown up in the area and knows the city well already, I had only been there once after an extremely nauseating experience on board of the express boat from Lofoten.
An Arctic Road Trip - Exploring Mjelle Beach & Kjerringøy near Bodø
Bodø has lots of gorgeous gems to offer and that's why I just can't stop recommending you to visit the region! Two of those gems I had the pleasure to visit on a really moody day this summer were Mjelle Beach and Kjerringøy! Even though the weather was terrible, these two places were incredibly stunning. But see for yourself:


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In the article, Factors to Successful Pack Line Defense, I briefly wrote about three characteristics that make our Pack Line defense successful for our program at Bob Jones University. I would like to take each of those factors and go more in depth with them.
Our transition defense always begins when we take a shot or turn the ball over on offense. On the shot, it is our practice to aggressively send THREE offensive players to the glass, while our 1 & 2 guards GET BACK. Obviously, if we get the offensive rebound we will continue to execute our offense. However, if we do not secure the ball we will need to immediately get back in transition and stop the ball. In a turnover scenario, everyone will just immediately get back. In order to successfully accomplish this, we will need each one of our players to perform their role at a high level. Note: each of these role descriptions should be performed with the three MUST-DO'S at the end of this article.
Roles Defined
It is the duty of the point guard to initially STOP THE BALL! He is the first line of defense and his role is crucial in eliminating easy baskets in transition. His job is to engage the ball handler by the time he reaches half court. He needs to slow down the ball handler, eliminating any passes up the sideline. He will do this by attempting to turn the opposing player 2-3 times. By doing this, our point guard is limiting the ball handlers options to either retreating or making an ill-advised cross court pass.
Our 2 guard is SPRINTING immediately to the paint. His primary responsibility is to eliminate anything that comes near the rim. Whether it is by dribble penetration, a pass ahead, or a post feed, it is this players responsibility to take away any baskets in the paint. He will perform this role until his teammates get back in position at which point he will closeout to the perimeter player.
The other three players need to GET BACK as quickly as possible by SPRINTING. A tendency of many inexperienced players is to be content in "buddy running," which basically means they run even with the player they are guarding. To be successful in transition, this can't happen! We need our post players to recover to the paint to relieve our 2 guard of his duties. They will then need to fulfill the responsibility of protecting the rim. The last guy back will need to sprint to the weak side of the floor and eliminate any ball reversal that takes place.
After successfully eliminating the primary break many teams will ease up. Great teams understand that their job, however, is never done and the real fun now begins! Players will now need to instinctively go from a "transition" mindset to a "half court" mindset. This is the time that our defense can now make a statement.
Championship Habits in Transition
Realistically, many teams perform their roles that are listed above, but still find ways to give up easy baskets in transition. Why? Because they do not perform the minor details that great teams demonstrate. These following habits are MUST-DO'S for any team that wants to become great in defensive transition:
- Proper Floor Balance - When each player performs their role correctly, proper floor balance comes naturally. However, there are still times when one or two players will run to the wrong area, leaving an opposing player wide open. Great teams make it second nature to be in the correct place to keep the defense balanced.
- Exceptional Effort - Effort is 100% controllable by each member of your team. If anyone lacks desire to sprint or communicate properly, one would have to question why that player is in the game. Players will NEVER (yes, that's an absolute) be able to to perform their roles to the best of their ability without exceptional effort. Transition defense is something to take pride in at all times.
- Clear and Precise Communication - Verbal and non-verbal communication is crucial to successful transition defense. Not only should each player be verbally talking through what their role is, but they should also be non-verbally giving their teammates cues about where to go and who to pick up.
All three of those MUST-DO'S go hand in hand and will only be successful if they are habitually ingrained in your player's minds.


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Paris Landing State Park Inn | Buchanan, Tennessee
Doster was selected to serve as the general contractor for the State of Tennessee's Paris Landing State Park Inn Replacement project. The first phase of the project will include the demolition of the existing Paris Landing State Park Inn. The second phase will include the construction of the new hotel — an 81,000 square foot facility with 65 guest rooms, conference and meeting space, a restaurant, and outdoor and indoor pools.
"I am very excited to be a part of the Paris Landing inn project. I grew up just down the highway from the inn and spent many summer days out on the lake and around the park. It means so much to me to be able to come back home and build something at the lake for everyone to enjoy for years to come. Paris Landing State Park and the surrounding areas are important to me, my family and the community, and I will be reaching out to local contractors to get as many local companies involved in the project as possible."
- Dustin Crouch, Doster Preconstruction Manager
The State of Tennessee, Department of General Services
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.
Project Facts
> Hospitality Renovation
> 65 Rooms
> 81,000 square feet


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I don't know where the last two months have gone. It seemed winter would never end and now we are hurdling toward summer.
The school year has been a blur of over scheduled days and weekends that are barely a blip in the frantic pace.
My kids, of course, are counting down the days to summer. Why not? It's a time to relax, play in the sun and hang out with friends and family.
But for those long days of unscheduled time to be as much fun for me, I was supposed to spend the last two months finding someone to assist me with childcare.
I have to admit I find it hard to recruit summer help. First, there is the general difficulty we have finding people to assist looking after Deane. Then there is the setting. We spend most of the summer at our cottage 2 ½ hours from where we live. When Deane was younger, we had a series of relatives who were more than willing to spend the summer on the lake while helping to look after Deane.
Asking a stranger to come live with us at the cottage is more than a little awkward. Along with that, I've also realized that the job description needs some fine tuning.
To say I want someone to help me look after Deane is too vague and generally leaves me directing the activities and still responsible for most of his care. I could list off a series of duties, but that still doesn't capture what I'm looking for.
What do I want Deane's summer to look like? Left to his own devices, he would spend the whole summer watching videos in the cottage and vegging to the same shows on his iPad during meals. This is what led to our disastrous camp experience last summer.
This year, he is healthier and stronger and I want him to have a more active and interactive summer. Deane is happy to go in our motor boat and content to sit on a flutter board held by an adult and bounce in the waves. But that only takes up so much time.
The challenge is to get him interested in slower boats, in being in the water more and just enjoying the concept of relaxing outside. There's also no reason he shouldn't interact with the many cousins and others who drift through our cottage. He enjoys just about anything that involves goofing around and laughing.
At this late day, I realize what I need is a personal camp counselor. Know anyone who fits the bill?


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A Very Real Rent the Runway Review/
Let's talk about the subscription service that every girl wants.
Sweater | Pants | Belt | Shirt | Shoes
For about a year, I have been THROWING my money at Rent the Runway. It's kind of a problem but I've wanted to invest in this service for a long time. After hearing several people sing its praises and years of putting a bunch of pieces on my wish list without actually renting anything, I finally broke down and handed over my credit card information.
Let's get into it: this ain't cheap. My first month was $89. I thought okay cool we can manage this. Then that price JUMPED and I was shooketh. Your girl was not equipped for that charge. And every month it still feels like a shock. If I'm being honest, the price for four rentals at a time does at times seem a little high. If you're the type of person that like constantly having different options for your closet or if you attend several special events per month then this price may be worth it. If not? I would skip it and maybe rent for specific special events. The good news? You can pause your subscription at anytime for up to three months or even cancel and resubscribe at a later date. For your first month, take advantage of someone's discount code OR the $80 off incentive.
Now this is where it gets sticky for me. On one hand, the Rent the Runway takes away the hassle of shopping for a new outfit anytime you have a special event or want something cute for everyday. It saves time, money, and prevents me from having to venture out into the public. That being said, the turn around time isn't great. If you want a new piece by Saturday, your best bet is to take your return to UPS on Monday. This way, it will be received on Wednesday and you can immediately order your next piece. I would also advise having a back up piece for whatever you really want to order. If you have great taste, the item that you want are probably very popular and could be unavailable. Staying on top of your rental schedule is important because you get your money's worth that way. One time I had the same four items for a whole month because I wasn't proactive about planning my rentals. What a waste!
If you love labels and unusual finds, the selection on Rent the Runway is your bestie. RTR features pieces from high end designers such as Phillip Lim as well as everyday brands like J. Crew. There are also some great finds from fashion favorites such as Opening Ceremony and DVF. Pieces range from casual to formal to eccentric and there are options for almost every occasion. It should also be noted that you can rent some awesome accessories such as handbags and jewelry that will amp up any look.
I feel like after a year of renting, I've got my process down to a science. I have a complete profile on Rent the Runway with my accurate age, height, and weight. This is helpful because the service will recommend sizes for you. This is helpful but I still comb through reviews in case an item runs large or small.
Every Saturday, I click on the new arrivals link and turn off the available by date. This way, you can see all of the new styles that have come in. Next, I heart EVERYTHING that I like. EV.ER.Y.THING. Next, I go back through my hearts and consider any upcoming events or shoots that I have planned. Anything that fits that those themes, gets put onto my Next Order List. I keep more than four but less than twelve items on this list (it gets cluttered really easily). This way, when my returned item is received, I can immediately go to my next order list and pick out what I want.
For items that I previously rented that I really loved, I have a list called order again. On this list are staples such as little black dresses that fit exceptionally well and trendy pieces that I wouldn't necessarily purchase but were fun to wear.
As I previously mentioned, I try to return my items about a week before I need my next item. This is enough turn around time for me to get my next piece in time for when I need it.
Overall, I like Rent the Runway. Is it a necessary service? Absolutely not. When my budget gets tight it's the very first thing to get cut. Is it fun? Of course! Is it great for bloggers? No doubt. Will it replace your closet? Yes and No. You'll get some great pieces that you can wear as often as you like, but you still need basics. I would recommend this subscription to anyone who needs a rotating closet for their everyday needs.


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Published! Philly Mag Weddings
Well well well, wasn't this a great way to start a week! We are so flattered by Philly Mag's decision to publish a wedding that so heavily featured our designs. Our clients, Megan and David, went all out (no, really, all out) in making sure their Cape May wedding was overflowing with an abundance of floral arrangements.
Serena Star Photography captured this event just the way it was - a beautiful sunny day at the beach with lots of smiles, bright colors and surrounded in pink petals.
We've added our gallery of photos to give you a full idea about the planning that went into this Hotel Alcott wedding, but be sure to check out the article for all the sweet sweet details. Thanks, Philly Mag!
We told you it was pink! Different shades of lush pink peonies, ranunculus, astilbe and sweet pea were tied off with a blue and white striped ribbon for a quintessential nautical bouquet.
Okay, this beach ceremony was amazing. Our bamboo canopy was wrapped with sheer white drapes for a more formal look, and huge arrangements of gladiolus, roses and stock balanced out from the aisle entrance to corners of the altar for a true "wow" factor.
Ahem...note the quote, "flower farmer" in there? No wonder we loved this girl so much!
There were plenty of nods to the couple's love of the beach, such as this adorable miniature lighthouse, and driftwood bowls filled with sand to set the placecards.
With all the bold pinks in the flower arrangements, it was a nice touch to use gold lanterns and candlesticks for the centerpieces.
This delicious, 3-tiered cake from The Bake Works was the perfect display to tie in all the blue, pink and gold design elements found throughout the rest of the wedding.
Congratulations, Megan and David! Thank you so much for choosing to have us as part of this bright and memorable day - getting published shows we weren't the only ones who were in love with your style and selections!


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Keep an eye on our page over the next week for some great tips on how to handle your own workouts!
Every hour that you are training should have a purpose.This is how we all become more fit.
So what are we working on tomorrow?
Monday is our last crack at the 10M EMOM we have been working on that consists of upper body push and aerobic endurance.
The strict presses fall under strength or our creatine phosphate system. The reps are low (5) so that we can go fairly heavy and then have 90seconds+ to recover and do it again.
The KB swings are certainly lower body endurance because of the muscles being used. To be more specific it is aerobic endurance.
Aerobic endurance is categorized by high, sustainable breathing with ebbs and flows of discomfort depending on the effort. Movements are typically, but not always cyclic in nature. This is an EXTREMELY important system and lays the foundation for fitness capacity. Many folks tend to neglect this work in favor of higher intensity/more dynamic work.
Let's face it, this 10M EMOM hasn't been very exciting. But it's WORTH it!
Working this system develops aerobic efficiency & improves oxygen exchange. It builds mitochondria power (the POWERHOUSE of the cell, remember your biology class?)
It develops lung endurance and optimizes aerobic fueling. An aerobic base will manifest itself in FASTER recovery between intermittent bouts of activity, as well as between training sessions!
Our "metcon" would fall under aerobic power. Aerobic power is used to increase our ability to use oxygen at the highest rate possible!
It can be categorized by full body discomfort, high breathing, relatively low weight and moving as fast as possible (as many reps as possible), without falling off the edge into a lactic bath.
What do we mean lactic bath? We mean it should be uncomfortable but it shouldn't burn so much that you need to completely stop.
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Meal Prep 30 Minute or Less – Ginger Cashew Chili Chicken
Do you ever get bored of the basic meal prep every week and as a result end up running to the closest fast food chain for that tasty salt and sugar infused meal?
Look no further, we at LINK have compiled a list of top 30-minutes or less recipes to help you stay accountable to your health goals while enjoying the taste and uniqueness of these recipes.
Here's how to make it
You'll need:
- 8 oz chicken breast, chopped
- 1 C water
- 2 Tbsp Cashew Butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 inch knobs of fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
- 1 diced dried red chili pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- dash of pepper and turmeric
- cashews for topping
- cilantro for topping
First, begin by chopping chicken into bite-size pieces, chopping cilantro, chopping the chilli peeling, then grating your ginger with a grater or food processor, and mincing garlic.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and toss in garlic. Next, add chicken and stir. Add salt, turmeric, pepper, fresh ginger, and stir. All sides of the chicken should be slightly cooked at this point with no visible raw meat.
Add the chilis and stir. Finally, add the water and cashew butter, stir and turn down to a low simmer. Simmer, stirring every few minutes for about 20 minutes, making sure nothing is sticking, and that the sauce is thickening. If the sauce hasn't thickened, you can turn up the heat to help thicken towards the end of cooking. Make sure the chicken is finished, then serve atop cauliflower rice, or desired vegetable, sprinkling with cashews and cilantro.
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songs - 6 years old
Bad day
Because you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work on a smile
And you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
If you are
Jullie Doolie
If you're kind and friendly
give a helping hand
If you're mean you look ugly
like the boogieman
If you are polite
say "Thank you!"
If you are rude
shout "Boo!"
If you're greedy eat your candy like a bear
If you are generous
always share
If you are strong and brave
wish a monster "Good day!"
If you are weak and scared
run away
Thumbs up if you're good
Thumbs down if you're bad
To the ground if you're sad
Dance around if you're glad
Thumbs up, thumbs down,
to the ground, dance around
If you are bossy
be the leader
If you are obedient
say "Yes, sir!"
If you are extrovert
talk and flirt
If you are shy
don't say a word
If you are hardworking
work hard and sweat
If you are lazy
stay in bed
If you are clever
say "Aha!"
If you are silly
sing "Lalalalalalala!"
Let's Play
Jullie Doolie
Let's play tennis on a tennis court
I like tennis, I like sports
Take off your jacket and swing your racket
Let's go swimming in a pool
I like swimming after school
Put on a cap, tuck hair in
123, dive in!
Let's play baseball on a field
See the ball spin like a wheel
Swing the bat and run, baseball is fun!
Let's play basketball on a court
Ball through the basket, that's a score
Players are tall, bounce the ball
Let's play ice hockey in a rink
Skating fast no time to think
Swing the stick and go, it's a goal!
Let's play rugby on a pitch
Let me see good rugby tricks
Kick or carry the ball, tackle and fall
Let's go ice skating in the rink
In the cold, cheeks get pink
Skates sliding on ice, skating is nice!
Let's go cycling on a track
Up and down and zigzag
Ride your bicycle faster
If you win, you are the master
People are working
Joolie Doolie
All the people in the country or city
are always busy
working, working
I look around and I get dizzy
people are working while I sing
There goes the postman delivering mail
Policeman puts bad boys in jail
Fireman turns fire into ash
Business man, wallet full of cash
Hey teacher don't give too much homework
Doctor, see you when my head hurts
Farmer, raising chicken and cows
Football player goals and people shout
Scientist experimenting
Artist is painting
Lawyer is a serious man
Office worker never gets a tan
Shop assistant, I need new clothes to wear
Hairdresser, can you do my hair?
Mechanic, you dropped your screwdriver
Cook, you forgot salt and pepper!!!
Postman, Policeman, Fireman, Business man, teacher, doctor, farmer, football player, scientist, artist, office worker, shop assistant, hairdresser, mechanic, cook.
Running around in the playground
Lisa Caruso & co.
I got out of bed, it was sunny, it was warm
I walked to the park and swung on the swings
My grandma, she said to take a ball and some drinks
And don't forget your jumper it gets cool under the trees
What a lovely day, it's baking hot
Still there is a cool breeze, It's not raining cats and dogs
It's a little windy but that means I can fly my kite
I love it when it's breezy, but it makes my grandma sleepy
Running around in the playground
Sitting in the sand pit making snow balls
Running around in the playground
Making lots of friends before it gets cold and we need to go
It turned cold really fast, so we started to pack up
And then it started sprinkling, it got chilly really quickly
I asked my grandma will it storm and then lightning struck
We have shelter now it's raining! Oh my gosh, now it's hailing!
Then it stops...
What a lovely day….
It's clearing up, can we stay? Can we stay?
Foggy days are over; can we run around and play?
The Opposites
Lisa Caruso & Co.
I could be right, or wrong
My jeans were clean they got dirty
We like to give our best, not our worst
The glass is full never empty
There's a long way to do things
Sometimes we take the short road
To see things
We're all the same, same, yet different
You can have an old view or a new one
There's too few or too many
You can have light eyes or dark ones
The Opposites
Right, or wrong
Clean, can get dirty
We like to do our best, over worst
Full into empty
Well there's the long and the short of it
We're the same, yet we're different
Old and the new, few too many
Light to dark
The Opposites
In The City
Jullie Doolie
In the city I am walking from building to building
To the library to read, to a restaurant to eat
Shopping in the shopping centre
Post office to send a letter
With a list to the supermarket: -ham -cheese -chocolate
To the bakery to buy bread
Stop! traffic light is red
To grandparent's house for a siesta
A friend's house for a fiesta
Where the sun is shining
the sidewalk I'm walking
Over the zebra crossing
Up and down I'm jumping
Dancing around the street signs
Singing in the street lights
In the city I am walking from building to building
To the cinema to see a movie, To the bank to get my money
To the park bench to feed birds
To the shop to buy a T-shirt
The bus stop to take a bus ride
To the playground slide
Post-box to send a postcard
To the museum to see art
Wait! traffic light is yellow
It's green, let's go!
The Cowboy Song
Last night I dreamed I was a cowboy,
living in the Wild, Wild West
Today I woke to find my mother,
telling me to clean this mess
It's hard to be a cowboy,
when it's time to clean your room
It's hard to be a cowboy,
with just a dust pan and a broom
After school I want to ride the range,
just me and my cowboy friends
But dad says come home early,
because there's homework to attend
It's hard to be a cowboy,
when it's homework and no friends
It's hard to be a cowboy,
when there's no time to pretend
Homework's done, a movies on about living the cowboy way
Mom says: "It's getting late, you can watch it another day!"
It's hard to be a cowboy,
when you're told to pack it in
It's hard to be a cowboy,
I guess I'll take it on the chin
It's getting dark, it's time for bed,
it's time to dream again
And in my dreams I'm a cowboy,
I hope this dream will never end.
Welcome to the theatre
Jullie Doolie
1,2,3, action!
Welcome to the theatre it is magical
Tears and laughter so theatrical
Read the script in rehearsal
Costumes and props look phenomenal
A black cape for the witch
Rings and earrings for the rich
A pair of glasses for the smart
For a cowboy a hat and scarf
The audience sit down in a row
applause and shout "Bravo!"
Actors on stage, curtains up
Director says: "from the top!"
Magical, musical, so very theatrical!
1,2,3, action!
Welcome to the theatre it is musical
Singers and dancers so theatrical
Read the script in rehearsal
Costumes and props look phenomenal
A necklace for the queen
A beard and moustache for the king
A wig and big shoes for the clown
For the princess a veil and a crown


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Thursday, February 11, 2016
All-New All-Different Avengers #5
It's not taking the direction we might have expected. Just five issues in and we see one team member betraying the others - and two members are kicked off the team (the cover gives away the first).
It also solves the continuing mystery from the last storyline - namely, the true identity of the mysterious man who has bought out the Avengers Tower.
So things are moving fast here, and we have no idea what the next move will be. It's that sense of the unknown, the string of surprises and the interesting mix of characters that makes this series so much fun to read.
Add in some terrific art by Mahmud Asrar and you have a strong series - it's the best of the (new and numerous) Avengers titles!
Grade: A
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Perfect for family seaside breaks, Topcliffe is a newly renovated property in Beadnell situated right opposite the beach and five minutes from Beadnell Bay. The A1 can be found just a twenty minute drive away, making this property a superb base for exploring the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
The stylish lounge has a wood burner stove, window overlooking the sea, two comfortable sofas, an easy chair, large TV, DVD player and a dining table seating six people. There is also a breakfast bar seating area, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, cooker and hob.
The property has an enclosed rear garden, a wooden dining table with six chair, ramp access to the front door and parking for two cars.
The rental price includes bedding, bed linen, towels, kitchen towel, tea towel, oven glove, electricity, oil for central heating and hot water, Wi-Fi service and supplies for the log burner (October to March).
A welcome pack for dogs is also supplied.
Short breaks may be available during off peak times. Two well behaved dogs are welcome at £25 each per stay.


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Want to become intimate with beer? Join us for a day of hand harvesting our brewery grown hops, that will become part of our Estate Ale series, for a once a year oppurtunity.
Please bring a long sleeve shirt, a hat and something to sit on. Children are more than welcome to attend, but we request that no pets assist with the picking. Depending on numbers, we hope to complete picking in 3 - 4 hours. A small lunch will be provided along with beverage refreshments, but you may want to brings some snacks, especially for the little ones.
Pease email Will Tatchell (firstname.lastname@example.com) for any further information, & most importantly, please RSVP if you intend on assisting so we can gauge numbers and cater accordingly.
Cheers, Will


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Oops.. I'm far away from home and find I don't have the photo of Haile Selassie and me in my computer's photo album, so I'll just use the single photo of him above and describe the one I wanted to use. In the photo, I am standing next to Haile Selassie with one hand on his shoulder and the other one pressed against his chest. Below is the little vignette I wrote to go with the illustration with which I was going to introduce the recipe. Phew. I'll run the photo when I get home. Someone remind me, please? In the meantime, I'll team up his photo with one of Ramar's Incredible Green Chile Enchiladas which, although it seems highly unlikely, do actually have a link to Haile Selassie. Intrigued? I'll explain.
Spreading Fake News about Haile Selassie
When I was en route to Ethiopia the second time, this time flying back after a visit to my parents in the states, I stopped off in London to see my friend Deirdre, who'd been my roomie in Australia as well as my 5 month traveling companion between Australia and Ethiopia a few months before. While in London, we went to Madame Tussaud's where she took a photo of me with Haile Selassie's wax effigy. (photo unavailable but upcoming.)
A year and a half later when I moved back to the states, a reporter from the Cheyenne, Wyoming newspaper came to interview me about my adventures in the year leading up to and during the beginning of the revolution in Ethiopia. As she looked through my pictures to find one to go with the story, she picked up this photo and asked where it was taken. I told her Madame Tussaud's and she asked if she could take it to run along with the story.
The next day, she called me back and said that her editor had requested that she once again ask where the picture of me with Haile Selassie had been taken. When I told her, she asked me just who this Madame Tussaud was and when I said that it was the name of a famous wax museum, she let out a long breath, "Oh, I thought it really was you and Haile Selassie." When I asked if she hadn't questioned why I'd have my arm around him and my hand on his chest, she said, 'Yeah, that's what we were wondering about." And that's how I avoided spreading fake news about Haile Selassie and me.
And this is the long way around explaining where I got this wonderful recipe. That reporter, Ramar Gorby, ended up becoming a good friend and it was she who first made this recipe and shared it with me.
To read recipe and see illustrations in a larger format,
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Ramar's Incredible Green Chile Enchiladas
*12 scallions, cleaned and sliced into small slices, white and green parts both used. (You might not use them all, depending on your preference.)
1 lb. medium or mild yellow cheddar, grated. (You probably won't use it all.)
*2 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts with all fat removed. cut up into bite-sized pieces and velvetized in boiling chicken broth until totally white. Be sure pieces are totally white and tender.
*1 small can of diced black olives
Combine and heat in a saucepan on stove:
1/2 cup of sour cream
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup (if you wish, substitute cream of chicken soup for one of the cans)
1 can of Ortega sliced green chilis
*12 flour tortillas, deep fried in hot vegetable oil. If bubbles form, push down with tongs. When one side begins to turn golden, flip over and fry other side. When they begin to turn golden, hold over fat with tongs to allow excess oil to drip off , then stand on end over several layers of paper towels to drain. Blot off excess oil that collects at bottom.
Lay one tortilla on plate, spread a line of chicken down the middle. Cover with a line of the sour cream, soup, chile mixture, then scallions and cheese. Roll and put seam down in a large cake pan. Repeat until all tortillas are rolled and lined up in pan. If you wish, drizzle a line of the sauce down the middle of the enchiladas and sprinkle cheese, green onions and sliced black olives on top of it. Put in uncovered in pan in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If more time is needed before serving, turn oven down to 150 degrees.
May be made ahead and stored covered in refrigerator. To finish, preheat the oven to 350°F, uncover the enchiladas and place in the oven while still cold and bake until the cheese is melted and the centers are warm, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Leftovers are good warmed up individually in a skillet with a little oil, turning so all sides brown. I also like them cold.


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These custom wood script words are so popular right now! You can leave them alone and go for that rustic look, paint them, you can cover them with glitter, you can mount them, the options are endless!
Please note: The only option you have for uppercase or lowercase is the first letter; all other letters will be lowercased. If you want the first letter uppercase, please type it that way.
Regular measures 5" tall, large is 7" tall, and oversized is 10" tall...width varies to remain proportionate. This item is cut from wood, it paints and decorates well. These words have a 12 character limit.
Orders typically ship 3-6 weeks from order date. Shipping times may vary as a result of an increased volume of parcels due to peak periods, especially Christmas.
We will enter your personalization exactly as you type it in each box. Once your order is placed you have up to 24 hours to change any personalization. After 24 hours, all customizations are final.
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Every summer in Australia, tens of thousands of teenagers make a pilgrimage to Schoolies, a week-long high school graduation party.
The tradition has its roots at Surfers Paradise in Queensland in the early 1980's and has since expanded to attract students from every corner of the country. But, in recent years, a growing crowd of school leavers have abandoned the original destination and headed abroad to the Indonesian island of Bali. The allure is obvious - cheap booze, tropical weather and few regulations. The rowdy party is considered a right of passage for young Australians and, for most, it's the first real taste of parent-free independence. In 2014, more than 5,000 teenagers clogged Legian Street in Kuta, the epicentre of Bali's nightlife.


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The Dermatitis Herpetiformis which is also known as DH is an exquisitely pruritic eruption. With more emphasis, it is majorly seen on the buttocks and on the surfaces of the arms and legs. Other severe cases may involve larger surface areas.
Also, the Dermatitis Herpetiformis is a chronic blistering skin condition. It is characterized by blisters which if filled with a watery fluid.
DH (Dermatitis Herpetiformis) is not in any way related nor caused by herpes virus. From the name it simply means a skin inflammation which have the appearance similar to herpes.
Louise Adolphus Duhiring was the first person who described dermatitis herpetiformis, in the year 1884. Also the connection between celiac disease and DH was formally recognized in 1967.
Meanwhile, the DH is a specific manifestation of coeliac disease. In addition to that, the exact mechanism is not known.
Men and women are affected equally. The age of this disease is about 15 to 40, so this is capable of children and the elderly also.
The estimates of dermatitis herpetiformis on face prevalence vary from 1 in 400 to 1 in 10,000. It is most common in patients of northern European/northern Indian ancestry, and is associated with the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) haplotype HLA-DQ2 along with coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity.
More Facts About Dermatitis Herpetiformis
DH is super characterized by intensely itchy, chronic papulovesicular eruptions. The blisters have different and several sizes.
The infected surfaces could be the face, scalp, back, hairline, groin, back of neck, the buttocks etc.
Unlike the mesothelioma cancer, the dermatitis herpetiformis symptoms usually appear in the early years of adulthood (20 to 30 years of age).
This condition (DH) is very itchy that you will scratch to the level of even rubbing off your buttocks. This itching condition makes the diseased to even forget the fact that he needs to consult a doctor.
The torments of this disease varies depending on the amount of gluten which was ingested. Now in terms of pathology, the first signs of this condition may observed withing the dermis.
However this changes may probably take place at this levels which includes Vascular Dilatation, Edema and Cellular Infiltration. This is commonly for eosinophils and lymphocytes.
Meanwhile various research studies have pointed out at different potential factors that may play a larger or smaller role in the development of dermatitis herpetiformis.
Ideally the bullae which is found in the skin affected by dermatitis herpetiformis are subepidermal and have rounded lateral borders.
The fact that eTG has been found in precipitates of skin-bound IgA from skin affected by this condition has been used to conclude that dermatitis herpetiformis may be caused by a deposition of both IgA and eTG within the dermis.
It is estimated that these deposits may resorb after ten years of following a gluten-free diet. Moreover, it is suggested that this condition is closely linked to genetics.
This theory is based on the arguments that individuals with a family history of gluten sensitivity who still consume foods containing gluten are more likely to develop the condition as a result of the formation of antibodies to gluten.
These antibodies cross-react with eTG, and IgA/eTG complexes deposit within the papillary dermis to cause the lesions of dermatitis herpetiformis.
These IgA deposits may disappear after long-term (up to ten years) avoidance of dietary gluten.
Dermatitis herpetiformis may be characterised based on inflammation in the skin and gut. Inflammation in the gut is similar to, and linked to, celiac disease.
tTG is treated as an autoantigen, especially in people with certain HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 alleles and other gene variants that cause atopy. tTG is up-regulated after gluten absorption. cDCs endocytose tTG-modified gliadin complexes or modified gliadin alone but they only present gliadin to CD4+ T cells on pMHC-II complexes. These T cells become activated and polarised into type I helper T (Th1) cells. Th1 cells reactive towards gliadin have been discovered, but none against tTG.
Meanwhile, a naive B cell sequesters tTG-modified gliadin complexes from the surface of cDCs in the lymph nodes(LNs) before they become endocytosed by the cDCs.
The B cell receptor (membrane bound antibody; BCR) is specific to the tTG portion of the complex. The B cell endocytoses the complex and presents the modified gliadin to the activated Th1 cell's T cell receptor (TCR) via pMHC-II in a process known as epitope spreading.
Thus, the B cell presents the foreign peptide (modified gliadin) but produces antibodies specific for the self-antigen (tTG).
Once the B cell becomes activated, it differentiates into plasma cells that secrete autoantibodies against tTG, which may be cross-reactive with epidermal transglutanimase (eTG).
Class A antibodies (IgA) deposit in the gut. Some may bind to the CD89 (FcαRI) receptor on macrophages (M1) via their Fc region (constant region). This will trigger endocytosis of the tTG-IgA complex, resulting in the activation of macrophages. Macrophages secrete more IL-8, propagating the neutrophil-mediated inflammatory response.
The purportedly cross-reactive autoantibodies may migrate to the skin in dermatitis herpetiformis. IgA deposits may form if the antibodies cross-react with epidermal transglutanimase (eTG).
Some patients have eTG-specific antibodies instead of tTG-specific cross-reactive antibodies and the relationship between dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease in these patients is not fully understood.
Macrophages may be stimulated to secrete IL-8 by the same process as is seen in the gut, causing neutrophils to accumulate at sites of high eTG concentrations in the dermal papillae of the skin.
Neutrophils produce pus in the dermal papillae, generating characteristic blisters. IL-31 accumulation at the blisters may intensify itching sensations. Memory B and T cells may become activated in the absence of PAMPs and DAMPs during successive encounters with tTG-modified gliadin complexes or modified gliadin alone, respectively. Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis are often resolved if patients avoid a gluten-rich diet.
Dermatitis Herpetiformis Symptoms
Dermatitis herpetiformis symptoms often are misdiagnosed, being confused with drug eruptions, contact dermatitis, dishydrotic eczema (dyshidrosis), and even scabies.
Having known all these, it is very essential that you take precautions so as to avoid being infected with this. Remember that the DH is very deadly just like every other diseases you can mention.
There are diseases like mesothelioma and asbestos related cancers which seem to be deadly just like this DH.
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Beverley Enterprises BEV, +4.55% is surging 22 cents, or 9.4 percent, to $2.56, in midday action. After Tuesday's closing bell, the Fort Smith, Ark., provider of elderly healthcare services said that it has filed sworn statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission to certify its 2001 financial results. William Floyd, the company's chairman, president, and CEO, and Jeffrey Freimark, its chief financial officer, executed the statements, which uphold that Beverly's filings with the SEC contain no material misstatement or any material omissions. On July 30, Beverly disclosed an internal probe of past billing practices at its home medical equipment business.
Beverly Enterprises gets lift after certification
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