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Whether this is your first or, um, fifth, those two little lines can come as quite a shock. A happy surprise, a much-prayed for addition, or an Are Your Kidding Me?! aside, it's time to grow a baby. So now what?
One of the amazing, miracle aspects of pregnancy is that there's a lot we can do to keep mama and baby healthy, and yet there is so much way beyond our control. No amount of eating the right diet or doing the right exercises is going to keep baby in there. The unexpected and devastating does sometimes happen. That doesn't mean we don't do our best, though!
In those first early weeks and throughout pregnancy, I do feel better if I control what I can control, pray fervently for that new life, and do my very best to let go of the rest.
Pregnancy Diet
As early as possible, (because let's face it, sometimes morning sickness will dictate your diet, and if you have to get 90% of your calories from cheese for a time, then do it!) I try to start planning my meals and snacks based on the principles of The Brewer Diet, which I first learned about in my Bradley Method Natural Birthing classes with our first pregnancy.
This high-protein, nutrient-loaded diet supports what mom and baby need most. I remember specifically my Bradley Method instructor encouraging a quality diet to develop a "juicy, curly cord." Again, there is so very much out of our control, but if what I eat can help my baby's umbilical cord become stronger and my pregnancy go smoother, I'm sure gonna try!
I must be the world's worst about taking nutritional supplements. I just never can get a good habit going with that! During pregnancy I do try harder, though, and this time around I'm taking Garden of Life Vitamin Raw Prenatalwith fair regularity! I like the small, easy to swallow capsules. Choking down horse pills, especially in the first trimester, is near impossible for me! I also appreciate the addition of ginger to the ingredients, which is supposed to suppress morning sickness and aid in digestion. (My doctor never recommended or encouraged a certain brand, so I'm simply taking what works for me.)
At one of my first appointments, I asked my doctor if there is anything I can do to prevent the premature rupture of my bag of waters. I'm way over average with that miserable condition (trust me, you do not want to go through a long labor with no water cushion!) since mine has broken 3 out of 4 times. He said there isn't, but several friends have suggested an Herbal Pregnancy Tea and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. (Mamas know!) I've also been told that extra vitamin C is shown to keep that bag of water intact, so I'll be adding that to my "daily takes" as well. Maybe it won't work for me, but I can't not try!
Babies like blood. I'm trying desperately to remember that, especially as our days get busier and it starts to heat up out there. Yes, there are times when life takes hold and I don't move as much as I should, but exercising throughout pregnancy is truly one of the best things I can do for myself and my baby.
Growing a baby and giving birth is a marathon, so incredibly taxing to the body. Regardless of how you plan your delivery (and how it actually happens — because it's not always how you plan it!) your body will be better prepared for labor, delivery, and recovery if you're moving now.
I don't have access to a gym or special classes, but I can move! A few weeks ago I took to wearing a Pedometerto track my steps, aiming for 10,000 each day. My little dude loves to ride in the stroller, so I can knock out a few thousand steps simply by wheeling him around for a while.
Because I have a history of back labor (2 out of my 4 pregnancies, yuck!) I'm also trying some of the Spinning Babies stretches and techniques this go around. I'm willing to try anything to encourage this little one into the right position and keep him/her there!
The miracle of a baby forming in my body is definitely God's design, and so much of it is completely out of my control. That's a good thing! It's also a good thing, though, to care for my body and my baby's home as best as I know how. I never perfectly follow any diet, supplement, or exercise routine. (Is there a perfect one?! Doubtful.) However, doing the best we can with the information we have… that's a good start.
What works for you to get your pregnancy going in the right direction?


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It`s a challenge to direct newcomers, says Prabhu Deva
Mumbai: Having worked with superstars like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar in his films, choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva says it`s a challenge to direct newcomers.
In 2009 Prabhu Deva made his directorial debut in Bollywood with `Wanted`. The Salman Khan-starrer was a huge hit and then in 2010 he made another superhit `Rowdy Rathore` with Akshay Kumar. Both of them were action films.
Now, his third directorial venture in Bollywood is a musical love story with newcomer Girish Taurani, son of producer Kumar Taurani of Tips.
"It is a challenge to work with a newcomer. And I am doing this film from my heart and because I liked the subject. It was a good experience," Prabhu Deva told reporters.
The director feels it is a challenge to work with newcomers because they are fresh and new and have to be trained in every department.
The film, titled `Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya`, will have Girish and Shruti Hassan in the lead.
"It is a love story, feel good subject. It is a romantic-comedy-musical film," he said.
On why is the film titled `Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya`, Prabhu says, "`Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya` means - Ram will you come - and it is also a famous song. My hero`s name is Ram, so it is a perfect title."
Produced by Tips, the film is scheduled to release in June.

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No DIY Degree Needed: Useful Things Anyone Can Make From Scratch
You don't have to be some DIY genius or have a ton of supplies or tools to save money by making your own things. This list of easy-to-make projects is accessible to just about anyone (well, maybe not cats), no matter your skill level or the state of your tool box.
You can make your own cleaners to save money and make your home a little more healthier, too.
Throw pillows
Actually, you can do a lot of sewing easier than you probably realize. Make all sorts of things like throw pillows, curtains and more. Find some tips for sewing by hand below:
Cat toys
Not all the cat toys in the post below are doable by anyone (or without power tools), but if you can handle the hand stitching in the post above, you can most certainly make some pretty adorable felt cat toys.
Candles add warmth and ambiance to many rooms, but some can get really pricey! Make them a lot more affordable and customize-able by making them at home. It's easier than you might realize:
Face scrubs and other DIY beauty balms
Treat yourself without breaking the bank (or in some cases, leaving the house). Try one of these beauty DIYs today:
Wood Polish
Chances are you've got something made out of wood in your home. Keep the finish looking beautiful and like-new with this homemade wood polish.
Ok, so you might be wondering just what it is that you'd use a tutu for. The answer is practically anything. Just kidding, but kids and willing pets make a great recipients for DIY tutus and they are just pure fun. And this one below isn't too difficult at all!


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Kristen Wiig Sings About "First Thanksgiving" In 'SNL' Monologue – WATCH VIDEO
Kristen Wiig opened her "SNL" monologue by saying she loves Thanksgiving, and that she's a "turkey freak." She then said she wanted to sing a song about the "first Thanksgiving" in "ancient Egypt." The song was factually all incorrect, and featured lyrics about Vikings showing up in a double decker bus, Napoleon, Santa Claus, FDR and more. See the video below of Wiig's "Saturday Night Live" monologue, which also featured Steve Martin and Will Forte.
This is the second time Wiig has hosted "Saturday Night Live." This first time she hosted was on May 11, 2013, which she noted in her monologue was "11 months and 30 days" after she left the sketch comedy show. For that monologue, she sang "I'm So Excited" about her return, and was joined by then-cast members as well as by Jonah Hill and Maya Rudolph.
Wiig was on "SNL" from 2005 through 2012 and was known for a number of memorable characters, including a michievous schoolgirl named Gilly, an overzealous Target employee, and a woman who tried to one-up everyone during conversations. The comedienne also often impersonated such stars as Kathie Lee Gifford and Suze Orman.
Her return to "SNL" comes seven weeks ago after the release of her latest movie Masterminds. The comedy, based on an unsophisticated 1997 robbery, also stars such other "SNL" cast members (past and present) as Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Jason Sudeikis, and Zach Galifianakis.
To see Wiig's "SNL" monologue in which she sang a song about the "first Thanksgiving" that was all factually incorrect, watch the video below. NOTE: The video is no longer available.


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Cotton grows on seeds that develop from the flowers of cotton plants. The Cotton fiber and seed grow in a capsule called a boll, which opens when the cotton plant is mature. After cotton is harvested, the seed cotton is then taken to a gin, where the fiber is removed from seed. The fiber is then packaged into bales weighing almost 500lbs and the seed is used in processed foods and fed to livestock.
A sample of cotton fiber from each bale is tested for strength, length and color. Cotton spinning mills buy the cotton bales based on these qualities, and then process the fiber into spun yarn. Then a textile mill will process the yarn into woven or knitted fabric. Finally the fabric will be cut and sewn into the final garment. Cotton may be dyed at the fiber stage, the yarn stage, the fabric stage, or the final garment stage.
Despite cotton's image as being a natural and pure fiber, conventional cotton farming takes an enormous toll on the air, water, soil and people who live in cotton growing areas. In the United States, 1/3 Pound of agricultural chemicals are typically used in the production of a single cotton T-shirt.
The growth of Industrial agriculture and consolidation in the seed industry has replaced hundreds of cotton varieties with only a handful. The practice of planting thousands of acres all of the same variety is known as monoculture and has left the crop extremely vulnerable to pests and diseases and forced cotton farmers onto what is known as the "chemical treadmill."
Crop-duster spraying cotton field
Just 2.4% of the world's arable land is planted with cotton yet it accounts for 24% of the world's insecticide market and 11% of sale of global pesticides, making it the most pesticide-intensive crop grown on the planet. $2.6 Billion worth of pesticides are used on cotton worldwide each year.
The pesticides used by farmers not only kill cotton pests but also decimate populations of beneficial insects such as ladybugs and parasitic wasps.
Because their natural enemies have been eradicated, these target insects, which were once only minor nuisances for farmers, become greater problems and ever-increasing quantities of toxic chemicals must be sprayed to keep them in check. Farmers then become stuck on what is known as the 'pesticide treadmill'.
Pesticides not only disrupt the balance of nature in the field, but also harm people who come in contact with them.
The pesticides and synthetic fertilizers used on cotton routinely contaminate groundwater, surface water and pollute the water we drink. Fish, birds and other wildlife are also affected by the movement of these chemicals through the ecosystem.
The soil: Organic Farming starts with a healthy soil. The soil is seen as a living system and not simply a growing medium for plants. Compost, efficient nutrient recycling, frequent crop rotations and cover crops replace synthetic fertilizers to keep the soil healthy and productive.
Weed Control: Organic Farmers have many options to control weeds including: mechanical weeding implements, such as hoes and flame weeders, crop rotations, planting several crops together (intercropping), more efficient use of irrigation water, the use of mulches and by even adjusting the planting dates and densities of their crops.
Pest Control: By encouraging biological diversity, farmers create conditions, which reduce the likelihood of any insect, bird or mammal doing any major damage to their crop. To control pests organic farmers may use: beneficial predator insects, crop rotations, intercropping, and as a last resort biological pesticides like Bt and neem oil.
Sweatshop apparel, clothing and shoes produced in the United States and the global South under sub-standard labor and environmental conditions, is so all-pervasive as to be almost invisible.
The availability of cheap, almost throwaway clothes that change with each fashion season has become deeply embedded in our culture and yet there is a face behind the $150 pair of Nike sneakers or the Kathie Lee blouse.
Since it's now considered "too expensive" to pay a living wage and protect the environment, US, European, and Japanese textile and clothing manufacturers, have, for the most part, closed down production and moved to "outsource" their production overseas, preferably in the lowest-wage countries like Viet-Nam or China. Since women and children are the easiest to exploit, they are the preferred workers in these sweatshops.
Maquiladora worker in El Salvador
Rights of free speech, free association, and the right to form a trade union are routinely repressed. Water pollution, air pollution, social dislocation, economic exploitation--these are merely the "externalities" of the global marketplace.
In the year 2000, over 13 million acres of GE cotton were grown in the United States and a handful of other countries around the world.
Two types of GE cotton are currently on the market: Bt cotton which produces its own pest killing toxin and herbicide tolerant cotton which has been engineered to survive being sprayed by herbicides. Some plants have also been engineered to have both of these traits.
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Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) is a naturally occurring soil bacterium, which has been used safely for decades by both conventional and organic farmers. When certain insects consume Bt they stop feeding and will perish within a few days.
Farmers have always used Bt sparingly and usually as a last resort knowing that frequent use would lead to insect resistance and the loss of an important pest control tool.
Monsanto's Bt cotton has been engineered to produce the Bt toxin in every cell of the plant including the roots. In GE cotton fields insects are continually exposed to Bt and scientists predict that within a few years they will become resistant to Bt. When this happens conventional farmers will return to using highly toxic herbicides.
Furthermore, many scientists are also concerned that Bt crops could transfer the Bt gene to wild relatives of cotton. Ecologists have no way to predict the problems that such a transfer could cause for these ecosystems.
Herbicide tolerant cotton has been genetically engineered to withstand a toxic weed killer, which would kill a normal cotton plant.
Two types of herbicide tolerant cotton are currently on the market: BXN cotton (tolerant to the herbicide bromoxynil, also known as Buctril, manufactured by Aventis) and Roundup Ready (tolerant to glyphosate manufactured by Monsanto).
Although the biotech industry claims that these crops reduce chemical use, numerous studies have shown that they result in even greater quantities of toxic herbicides being sprayed on crops.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded that bromoxynil is a possible human carcinogen and has classified it as a developmental toxicant.
Roundup (glyphosate) is acutely toxic to animals and humans and is the third most commonly cause of pesticide illness among agricultural workers in California.
Cotton is comprised of 40% fiber and 60% seed by weight. Once separated in the gin, the fibers go to textile mills, while the seed and various ginning by-products are used for animal feed and human food. The pesticide residues from these cottonseeds concentrate in the fatty tissues of these animals, and end up in meat and dairy products.
Cottonseed, which is rich in oil and high in protein, is also a common ingredient in cookies, potato chips, salad dressings, baked goods, and other processed foods. Herbicide-resistant or Bt-spliced genetically engineered cotton plants--and their oil and seed derivatives--also contain foreign proteins, bacteria, viral promoters, and antibiotic resistant genes; food ingredients which humans have never eaten before.
Working with rather than against nature is the guiding principle behind
organic farming. Organic farmers use biologically-based rather than chemically
dependent growing systems to raise crops. While many conventional farmers
are reacting to the ecological disorder created by monocultures, organic
farmers focus on preventing problems before they occur.
A cotton farmer in Cameroon Conventional farmers using toxic chemicals have found themselves embroiled in an endless battle with crop pests. Over 500 species of insects, 180 weeds and 150 fungi have developed resistance to the chemicals used to kill them off.
Agbiotech companies continually develop new products to keep up with this resistance and keep farmers on the 'chemical treadmill'. By focusing on managing rather than completely eliminating troublesome weeds and insects, organic farmers are able to maintain ecological balance and protect the environment.
Organic cotton is now being grown in more than 18 countries worldwide. In the United States, approximately 10,000 acres of organic cotton were planted in 1998 in the Mid-South, Texas and California.


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I've always hated clowns. There are pictures of me as a baby at a Ringling Bros. circus crying hysterically while sitting with a clown.
I have never met a clown that I liked. Then again … I've never really known a clown.
Cue the Aesopian moral of the story: People fear the unknown.
If your unknown involves fantasy baseball auction drafts, you aren't alone. But you also need not be afraid. Here is the first of a series in which I share everything you need to know about auction fantasy baseball drafts, including some common auction-based drafting styles, and the pros and cons of each.
First, let's talk about the general layout of an auction draft. Every team has a set amount of money. Sort of like a salary cap, you have $X to bid on players until you fill your roster. Highest bid gets each player.
In most standard league formats, including through ESPN and other major sites, teams have a salary of $260 to spend on players. Be sure before you ever take part in a draft just how much money you'll have to spend. It is critical for determining your draft strategy.
Auction drafts have quickly become my favorite way to select players in a fantasy league … both baseball and football. There are so many more strategies to consider. You have the ability to draft whoever you want if you are willing to pay the price. Too many times in snake or serpentine drafts, you are limited by your draft position as to who which players will be available.
So how do you attack an auction fantasy draft? There are countless ways. I've participated in a growing number of auction drafts, and have noticed some well-defined methods to the auction drafting madness among fellow leaguemates. Here is the first of several strategies that I'll share in a series of posts on the topic. Check back in soon for more.
The Paris Hilton strategy: Call her spoiled. Call her a brat. But when push comes to shove, Hilton gets what she wants. New $1,000 pair of shoes? No problem.
In each auction draft I've been in, there is always someone who attacks the draft early and often and doesn't back down when the price seems to spiral upwards. They know which players they want, and they keep bidding until they get them.
In an eight-team league auction draft recently, one team spent $80 of its $260 budget on Hanley Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez and Chase Utley. Three stud players at three of the shallower positions. Who wouldn't want to build a roster around a core like that? He also spent $24 on Carl Crawford and $19 each on Jayson Werth and CC Sabathia. Now, remember that this is an eight-team league. It would be much harder to draft a team like that in a 10- or 12-team league.
The pros, obviously, to this drafting style is that you get to pick and choose, mostly, who will be anchoring your squad and at what positions. Another plus, from my personal experiences, is that certain stud players seem to go cheaper at the start of a draft.
For example, using the team above again as an illustration, he was able to snag A-Rod for $25. Considering that Matt Holliday went for $24, Tim Lincecum went for $26 and Ryan Braun went for $32, A-Rod was a very good value.
On the flip side, this strategy involves you spending a decent amount of money early. It takes a determined and confident individual to spend large sums of money early and plan on super value picks later. I've seen many people start with the Paris Hilton strategy and then panic part-way into their draft and blow the whole scheme.
Unfortunately, when it comes to fantasy auction drafting, none of us are truly Paris Hilton … we all have a budget governing the bottom line.
Therefore, the key to successfully using the PH strategy is to have a decent idea of what you want to pay for your big-name players early and to do your homework on players you can get late for smaller sums that can fill out your roster while still providing solid stat potential.
Don't miss any of the three-part series on fantasy auction drafting strategies:
Part 1: The Paris Hilton strategy
Part 2: The Adolf Hitler strategy
Part 3: The Kirk Hinrich strategy


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For as long as I can remember, each year has brought a new Terry Brooks novel. This year the continuity is shattered with the release of two new books. The second and third book of the Dark Legacy of Shannara will come out a mere four months apart with Bloodfire Quest hitting the shelves next week. Part of a celebration of 35 years of Shannara, Terry will be touring for the release of each book, starting with the West Coast for Bloodfire. If you live anywhere near one of the tour stops, you should definitely try to make time for the evening. Terry's gift with words doesn't just extend to the written form, and it will be a great chance to listen, laugh, and learn about one of the most popular and prolific fantasy series.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – PORTLAND, OR
Time: 7:00 pm
Powell's Books (Cedar Hills Crossing)
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, OR
Thursday, March 14, 2013 – SEATTLE, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
University Bookstore
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Note: Terry will be joined by his Web Druid, Shawn Speakman (The Dark Thorn), and artist Todd Lockwood!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Time: 7:00 pm
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera CA 94925
Friday, March 22, 2013 – LOS ANGELES, CA
Time: 7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, March 23, 2013 – SAN DIEGO, CA
Time: 2:00 pm
Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
Sunday, March 24, 2013 – PHOENIX, AZ
Time: 2:00 pm
Changing Hands
6428 S. McClintock Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283


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I haven't seen anything with the visual proc off the legendary cloak will work whilst in cat/bear/moonkin forms.'
maybe its me and my laziness to look around more forums and blue posts.
Can anyone confirm that that it works? I can see it working for moonkin, but what about bear and cat?


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My name is Morag Holding and I own and manage the Braeval Hotel with my husband, Gordon. The Braeval is a victorian villa, built in 1857. We bought the hotel in 2006 and since then, we have completely renovated it and built our lovely sea view restaurant.
We live at the Braeval - it is our home. So, we are passionate about continually improving it and making it somewhere we love to be. We hope our guests love to be here too.
When we bought the hotel, we were complete novices to the hotel trade. To say we've learned a lot over the past ten years is a massive understatement! Here you can read all the latest news about what's happening with us at the Braeval.
Upcoming events:
Bandstand Beer & Music Festival 27 April - 1 May 2017: We are busy preparing for our upcoming annual festival - the largest in the Highlands. There's lots of great music booked already and some fresh, new ales will be featured.
December 2016 & Hogmanay: The busiest every Christmas Day with over 100 lunches served. What a wonderful atmosphere all day. It was lovely to see so many "regular guests" returning to spend Christmas Day with us. We all enjoyed the day. And Hogmanay was another fun event. Wonderful music from a band new to the Bandstand "The Naturals" had everyone on their feet until the wee small hours. Great fun!
September 2016: Another very successful beer festival! Great ales, wonderful live music and a great turn out despite variable weather.
July 2016: We were delighted to give a complimentary dinner for 22 children and their host families yesterday. The Chernobyl charity brings children from Bellaruse to stay in Scotland for a month to give them a break from the contamination caused by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The one month stay gives extraordinary health benefits for the children, clearing contamination from their systems for up to 3 years. And of course, the children have a wonderful time during their stay in Nairn. Nice to be involved in this very worthwhile charity.
July 2016: Great fun today as our Head Chef, Willie Jacobsen and I took part in Moray Firth Radio early morning breakfast show. We cooked breakfast at home for MFR DJ Ginno, his family and the radio crew. Great fun! We also hosted a dinner for them at the Bandstand Restaurant and got great feedback.
May 2016 More exciting news as we learn that our restaurant has been shortlisted for "Restaurant of the Year 2016" for North of Scotland in the Scottish Hospitality Awards. Thank you to all who voted.
April 2016 Following this month's very successful Bandstand Beer & Music Festival 2016, we're excited and delighted to hear that we've been shortlisted for "Scottish Festival of the Year 2016" by the Scottish Hospitality Awards. For all the details of the festival, see our Beer Festival page
March 2016 We're pleased to announce that we have won CAMRA Badenoch and Strathspey District Pub of the Year 2016. This is the 8th time within 10 years that we have won a Pub of the Year award from CAMRA and we're delighted.
January 2016 Happy New Year everyone! Hogmanay was terific fun and the music kept us all up dancing into the "wee hours"! So, that's it for another year. Who can believe it goes so fast! I hope 2016 is a good year for you all. We are now busy renovating and refreshing rooms as well as the public areas of the hotel. So, although it's a quieter time generally, it's a busy time for us.
December 2015 It's been fun being part of all our guests Christmas celebrations and work nights out. Although we work on Christmas Day (and miss our families) seeing everyone else have such fun, makes all the hard work worthwhile. The music has been wonderful this month too!
Autumn Beer Festival 18 - 20 September - Dates announced for our Autumn weekend festival (same time as last year). Watch our website for more details coming about the ales, live music and great food.
June 2015:
Busy time as we're completing our bedroom refurbishments. We've hung black out curtains in all the rooms as we only have about 5 hours darkness during the summer months. There's new furniture and carpets being laid and a fresh coat of paint throughout.
March 2015: CAMRA members voted our bar "Bandstand Bar" Pub of the Year 2015 for our district again! This year, we were included in a larger and more competitive district - Badenoch & Strathspey. So we're pleased to have won when up against some really great venues. This means our customers still rate the quality of our beers and pub environment as worthy of recognition. . Thank you to all who voted for us..
December - BREWDOG chooses the Bandstand
We're delighted to announce that BrewDog have selected the Bandstand Bar to be their only outlet in the Highlands to carry the full core range of their products in keg and bottle. Quite a coup for us. BrewDog is one of the fastest growing and most successful young craft breweries in the UK and the products fit with the high quality standards we set at the Bandstand for our beers and ales. We're having a launch on Firday 12 December (6 - 8pm) when BrewDog will come alonge to present their beers.
November - Discovering Whisky Experiences
In a new venture for the Bandstand Bar, we'll be having the first of an exciting series of Whisky Experiences on 22 November. We have over 110 single malt whiskies on our whisky list and we've decided to hold a series of Nosing and Tasting experiences to help our customers explore and understand more about the wonderful single malt whiskies available in Scotland. The events will be guided by Vic Cameron, who is an International Whisky Nosing champion with 23 years experience of the whisky industry. This event is a ticket only event and will be held in our newly renovated Whisky Snug. For tickets, please contact us.
September - Beer Festival Weekend
We have a fantastic range of autumn ales now here for the beer festival this weekend (12 -14 September). The list of ales with tasting notes can be downloaded from the Beer Festival Page and from the Home Page. We've a great line up of music throughout the whole weekend - kicking of wht the fantastic SCHIEHALLION on Friday night. The Scone Fairies will play lunchtime on Saturday(in the beer garden - weather pemitting!) with the brilliant EZRA on Saturday night. We're hoping for sun on Sunday for our BBQ and Hog Roast (3 - 4pm) again with live music from the Scone Fairies. Should be a great weekend!
August - SLTN Independent Pub/Bar of the Year 2014
We're delighted to hear that we've been shortlisted for the SLTN Independent Pub/Bar of the Year 2014. This is a very demanding and competive category and a prestigious award. So, we're really delighted to have been recognised at this level.
June - Highland Food and Drink Awards 2014
I'm delighted to report that the Bandstand has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Highland Food and Drink Awards 2014 in the catergory Best Eatery.
Renovating the Lounge Bar - May 2014
We're have just completed creating a brand new bar counter in our Lounge Bar and we are now in the process of completing the pointing of a lovely stone wall with open fire in the Lounge Bar. I'm really excited to see the new look emerging and I know it will make the area even more comfortable for our guests.
Bandstand Beer & Music Festival 2014
What a wonderful festival! The turnout was much higher than expected. Hundreds of people arrived to enjoy the fantastic range of ales, craft lagers and real ciders. The music was truly uplifting. The Nairn Pipe Band marched down the street and played outside to everyone's delight. We had stirring sessions from Eileen & the Tree Fellers, Mia McIntosh, Paul Campbell, Schiehallion, The Mad Ferret Band, The Scone Fairies, Mak-A-Din and Silver Coast. An amazing variety of really talented musicians. Ken Duncan, head brewer from Inveralmond Brewery in Perth gave us a fascinating talk about brewing which showed his love and enthusiams for the work. We enjoyed great weather which meant much of the music was enjoyed outside along with our Hog Roast! We raised over £500 from Moray Firth Radio Cash for Kids charity with generous help from all our visitors.
Top Marks in Cask Marque Surprise Inspection
Looking after real ales takes time, expertise and commitment. My husband Gordon is passionate about maintaining a great choice of quality ales at the Braeval. (I often joke that the ales get more attention than I do!) But the results shone through today at our surprise Cask Marque inspection. We were scored 100% full marks across all the ales for taste, appearance, temperature and aroma. So, we've maintained our valuable Cask Marque accreditation and customers can be sure of always receiving a quality pint.
Awarded CAMRA Highlands & Islands Pub of the Year 2014 again!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear we have been awarded the CAMRA Highlands and Islands Pub of the Year 2014! This is the third time we've won this prestigious award - making us CAMRAs overall best pub of the Scottish Highlands. It's quite an honour and means we have to continue to be the best we can be every single day to live up to it.
Beer and Music Festival 2014
Plans are well underway for this year's beer and music festival. Not just for ale enthusiasts, this is an event with something for everyone to enjoy. We are particularly thrilled that Nairn Pipe Band have agreed to play for us at the festival, along with so many more talented musicians. Keep watching our Beer Festival Page for all the latest information.
Late Rooms winner of "Simply the Guest Award 2013" Jan 2013
I was pleased to receive notification that we are winner of a Late Rooms "Simply the Guest Award 2013". The award is based on genuine customer reviews, so that makes it even more special. Meanwhile, we are busy with our usual January/February programme of renovations and improvements. This week we are extending and renovating the Ladies Room in the Lounge Bar. Keeping a hotel in good order takes constant attention, but, like your own home, it's worth when you get to stand back and admire the results.
Secret Shopper gives us great review - Dec 13
Unknown to us, our restaurant "The Bandstand", had a visit from a "secret shopper" recently. So, we were surprised and thrilled to read the excellent review in the Press and Journal "Eating Out" section. Entitled "Seaside Treat We Want to Repeat", they compliment our food, our staff, the atmosphere and decor. We were awarded 4 stars (out of 5). Delighted! To read the full article click here.
Winter mini beer festival 29 & 30 November
We recently decided it would be fun to showcase some of the great winter ales around. What a busy weekend it turned out to be. Lots of new ales to try - two from Cairngorm. They all went down well and with all the extra ale enthusiasts around, we took the opportunity to ask for ideas for our annual beer and live music festival which is coming up fast (11 - 20 April 2014). We had wonderful music provided by the Screaming Mojos. What a superb band (I uploaded a video to our facebook page (see facebook/bandstandbar) They'll be back playing for us on 14 December.
November 2013
We're into renovations season. Although the hotel and restaurant have stayed remarkably busy, we've started to re-decorate rooms and get on with our snagging list. Christmas and New Year bookings are flooding in (not many spaces left, folks - so get your bookings in quick!) I've been booking music for next year's beer and music festival in April 2014. Great talent booked - I'm so looking forward to this! We are planning live music every weekend throughout the summer and I have been rounding up and booking some really brilliant musicians. We're also drawing up a new Cocktail Menu. Staff training on Wednesday involved making ten different cocktails and quality control tasting them - hard work, but somebody has to do it!


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Butal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Butal family lived at Bootle in the suburbs of Liverpool, Lancashire where the family can trace their origins to the early Middle Ages.
Early Origins of the Butal family
Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Conjecturally they are descended from Count Roger de Poitou, of Poitou. He was the son of Earl Roger of Poitou, who was one of the Norman nobles in the Battle of Hastings. The name of the hamlet was anciently Boltelai. The Count Poitou (Pictaviens) held Boltelai and numerous other Lordships in Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire. He is recorded in the Domesday Book taken in 1086 A.D. This hamlet later became known as Bootle and at this time there is no record of any habitation known as Liverpool of which Bootle is now a Borough.
Early History of the Butal family
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Butal Spelling Variations
Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Butil, Butill, Butel, Bootell, Bootle, Buthill and others.
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Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Butal or a variant listed above: Catherine, Clementina, George, Jacob, Melchoir, Phillip Junior and Phillip Butel Senior who landed in New York State in 1876.
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Seeing the Bears win the National Football Conference`s Central Division title and advance in the playoffs last season was special for Jim Dooley, the team`s chief of research and quality control.
Because he was part of the Bears` last championship season in 1963, it brought back some fond memories and comparisons for the veteran NFL coach and administrator. Dooley, 55, was an offensive coach on the Bears` last championship team.


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For the past month, Vanderbilt has had revenge on its mind for tonight's game against Tennessee.
The fact that the Volunteers will arrive as the nation's newly minted No. 1 team should turn Memorial Gym into a boiling cauldron.
UT was ranked No. 1 on Monday for the first time in school history, two days after defeating previously top-ranked Memphis.
On the VU campus, Commodore players were smiling.
"It was hard for me to cheer for them, but I was pulling for them, figuring they would get that No. 1 spot," forward Ross Neltner said. "We're excited about another opportunity to knock off No. 1 again this year. We know what it takes. A lot of guys who play a lot of minutes have been there before."
Vanderbilt beat top-ranked and eventual national champion Florida a year ago at Memorial Gym. The last three top-ranked opponents to take on the Commodores in Nashville have been beaten.
Opportunities get no juicier.
"It's going to be an intense game," VU guard Alex Gordon said. "It's going to come down to who wants it the most."
Vanderbilt, ranked No. 18 this week, believes it barely put up a fight in losing 80-60 at Tennessee on Feb. 17.
The Commodores committed 22 turnovers, helping Tennessee break open a 61-53 game in the second half and roll to an easy win.
"We just got punked," Neltner said. "They bullied us on screens, turnovers and stuff like that. We're trying to reconcile that now and keep getting better."
In watching film of January's game Sunday, Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings recoiled at images of his team taking a beating.
"They just out-physicaled us, out-aggressed us and out-played us," he said. "We were beaten to every loose ball, we were beaten to every rebound, we were beaten through every screen. The good news is, hopefully, it can only get better."
Thus, Vanderbilt is pinning its upset hopes tonight in large measure on its ability to handle Tennessee's pressure defense, avoid turnovers and create good shots.
Easier said than done, perhaps. The relentless Vols generate 19.4 turnovers per game — the seventh-highest total in the nation — lead the Southeastern Conference with 10 steals per game and average 22.8 points per game off of turnovers.
The Commodores, plagued by turnovers earlier in the season, have coughed up only 10 or less in four of their past five games.
Similar efficiency will be required tonight against the Vols.
"You have to put together 40 minutes of your best basketball, and we didn't do that when we played them in Knoxville," VU's Shan Foster said. "It's the same thing it was last year against Florida. You have to be poised. You have to come out and play with great effort and passion. If you don't, you're going to get beat."
For the Commodores, it might boil down to standing up to the neighborhood bully.
"Without a real commitment to being much more aggressive than we were in the first game, it doesn't matter what scheme we play," Stallings said. "If we play a little harder and compete a little better, then maybe scheme will come into play.
"Last year, we maybe played our best game of the season against Florida when they came in here. It will take a performance of equal proportions for us to win this game."
Please go Vols. Go away.
how could anyone cheer for Vandy over the Vols? the Vols are better in almost every sport almost every year, except maybe croquet. Vandy fans are so uptight and whine like a 3 month old.
cocheese, I don't have any ties to any university accept MTSU where my daughters attended. I have lived in Nashville all my 52 years and I have always pulled for my home town teams first as well as the local NASCAR drivers. THAT, is how I can pull for them. Are you saying you pull for only teams that win more? Now that's a loyal fan, not!
Thank you, cocheese, for confirming what most of us already knew - that most Vol fans are frontrunners.
Or they love the bandwagon!
I'm a native TENNESSEAN, that's how I became a VOL fan. I've been a VOL fan since I was born, and will be to the day I die. I was just enjoying poking fun at all you lousy whinny Vandy fans. The Vols sell out that 100k+ stadium every Saturday it's open in the fall, wether it's a up or down season. I seem to remember the Vandy fans being the ones who don't show love for their stumbling team, but as soon as they have a 2 game win streak they start falling from the sky. Same way with the baseball team. I remember going to games 2 years ago and being able to sit anywhere I wanted, but as soon as they get on a roll all you got is elbow room. Just wait till they fall off again, no one will even remember Vandy has a baseball team. I for one will be thankful, cause I love to watch college baseball even if I have to watch the black and gold.
cocheese, those empty seats are due to many fans who live in Nashville but have no ties to UT, but pull for them ONLY because they win more. The empty seats are not Vandy fans, they are due to the bandwagon fans. If they wanted to support the LOCAL team, they would be in those seats or pulling for them.
What are you talking about? You're making no sense. Vandy fans do not support their team until they get on a roll, or if they're playing UT, and then as soon as the magic is gone so are they. It has nothing to do with UT. STop trying to blame Vandy's shortcomings on UT. Vandy fans like to talk the talk, but don't walk the walk.
That's some great sportsmanship you show cheese. The only "whining" I can see is yours about poor old Vandy fans. So what if they don't support their team like UT, why does that threaten you so? LOLBy the way, Go VANDY. LOL @ U
There are many of you who have no ties to UT but pull for them ONLY because they have a winning tradition. I pull for my HOMETOWN teams first regardless of record. BTW, you have the whining all wrong. When things don't exactly right for the vols, the so called vol fans cry so much the National Weather Service has to issue a FLOOD WARNING!
Just making the point that UT fans are not the bandwaggon type, as they were refered to as first and that Vandy fans are flaky. It's all in good fun, well until you came in. It's gonna be a great game tonight. I'm sure that Pearl will have the boys fired up and ready to take the wind out of Memorial Gym.
If Vandy pulls the upset, I'll be thrilled! If Vandy loses, I'll give props to the number one team in the country. If Vandy can't pull it off, I hope they make it a great game.
There may be some UT fans like that Titan, but you don't fill up a 100k+ seat stadium with bandwaggon fans. I don't live in Nashville(thank God)but I do live in Tennessee, so I'm pulling for my HOMESTATE team. So what's your point? When your at the top it does hurt a lot more when you fall, and if your use to being at the bottom all the time, dissapointment is just expected. Oh and that was a pretty lame joke, but I guess it's not bad for an uptight Vandy fan.
cocheese says, " I'm a native TENNESSEAN, that's how I became a VOL fan." I too am a native Tennessean, therefore I'M NOT A VOLS FAN!!! As a native of Nashville, I've never understood why people would cheer for a bunch of hillbillies 200 miles away when you have a good team with Student Athletes in your back door. Look at the difference in character of Shan Foster and Britton Colquitt and you'll see why I choose Vandy!!! GO DORES!!! BTW, the last 3 #1 teams to come into Memorial left losers!
The game doesn't have much meaning other than for bragging rights and pride. It is going to be a great game. Vandy better bring their A game and Charlie Hustle. If Vandy wins I'll be the first to say "dammit!" Just being honest.
I do pull for HOMETOWN TEAM, which is UT. I was born in Knoxville, grew up in Knoxville, went to school at UT and still have family in Knoxville. I moved here from Knoxville 22 years ago for my job and have been here ever since. I never hated Vandy until I moved here and met some of their CRYBABY FANS. In fact, I never understood why anyone would hate Vanderbilt until I met some of their fans. I know some of you Vandy fans will say if you want to pull for UT, then move back to Knoxville, but be sure to tell all the KENTUCKY, ALABAMA, AUBURN and FLORIDA fans in the area to move back to Lexington, Tuscaloosa, Auburn and Gainesville.
The game really does have meaning other than bragging rights and pride. For UT it could mean getting knocked off their #1 perch and out of a #1 seed. For Vandy, it could mean continued upward mobility and improved seeding in the tourney. You're right; Vandy better bring the A game and Charlie Hustle, but given our record in Memorial over the last 2 seasons, YOU CAN COUNT ON THAT! GO VANDY!!!
WHO'S WHINING HERE? ............I'M BACK FROM LOOKING AROUND...I DIDN'T FIND ANYONE WHINING EXCEPT UT FANS! THANKS AND GO DORES!!! BTW, all of the above mentioned fans by jwk6179 are welcome to live here and cheer for their teams. Just expect to be mesmerized by Memorial Magic when they come to town!
cocheese, I said those who live in Nashville. You know they are out there.
OH MY GOSH. COCHEESE. you are the dumbest hillbilly i've evermet. AT LEAST US VANDY FANS ARE SMART. You UT fans are so STUCK UP AND HONESTLY you all should get them KICKED OUT OF THE SEC. honestly you are all so FULL OF YOURSELVES SO JUST STOP IT. GOD LOVES US and that is all that MATTERS He doesnt care if you are a UT OR VANDY FAN. so just think about that.


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Chapter 8 is filled with excitement and suspense. It snows which is a rare thing in Alabama. School is canceled, and the children have the rare occasion to build a snow man, which later becomes a snow woman. Atticus did not like the snowman's resemblance to Mr. Avery, so the snow person was altered. We learn that Mr. Avery is superstitious about everything.
Then the fire destroys Mrs. Maudie's house. All of the people come out and battle the blaze. They form a bucket brigade and help as best they can to protect their own property from the flying sparks and help Mrs. Maudie with her own tragedy. The children see their own father helping right along with the other people. The children learn from their father the true marks of a hero.
Sometime in all the excitement, a blanket appears over Scout's shoulders. To her amazement, her father tells her that it was given to her by Arthur Radley or Boo as the children refer to him. How did her daddy know this? Was he watching out of the corner of his eye while fighting the fire? Scout learns that Boo is kind and generous and not to be feared as others in the community believe. She learns that Boo is a real person with a kind heart.
Finally Mrs. Maudie appears, exhausted from her battle with the blazes, perky as ever. Even though she has suffered the tragic loss of her home and physically exhausted and drained, she is planning her new house right on the same property as the one that burned up. The children learn that Mrs. Maudie is resiliant and optimistic.


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Dear Friends, may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
This Friday, on the feast day of Saint Joan of Arc, one of my favorite saints, I will be receiving the Franciscan habit and, following the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi, will become a religious as a novice with the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. Novitiate is meant to be a beautifully ascetical and contemplative year, in greater solitude, wherein one's interior life with God, growing in the spiritual life, is the focus, and wherein great inner-transformation and growth are the goal; spending one year away from many forms of technology and in deeper prayer, contemplation, and the study of Franciscan spirituality.
I will not be blogging for the year, but do encourage you to return to the Web site for the various features and articles that are available. Most importantly, I ask for your prayers this year as I pursue the vocation of a Franciscan friar and priest. It is a great honor to pursue this call, and one of great responsibility before the Lord; may I be able to faithfully follow where He leads me. I am so grateful to Him, and to our beloved Mother, Mary, who have led me to the gift of religious life. May God bless you, friends, and Our Lady protect you!
"Fear nothing. Go forward, and God will prepare the way."
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The two men argued, then parted ways. But one of them, an off-duty Arlington sheriff's deputy, came back — this time with his gun, handcuffs and badge, prosecutors said Friday.
Deputy Craig Patterson shot Julian Dawkins, 22, in the chest, the prosecutors said. As the young man lay dying in an Alexandria yard early May 22, Patterson called 911 and said Dawkins had come at him with a knife.
But that couldn't have been true, according to prosecutors. Dawkins, a driver for the "PBS NewsHour," was carrying a knife, but it was folded and clipped in his pocket.
That account was offered by prosecutors as Patterson, 44, who was charged late Thursday with murder, made a first appearance Friday in Alexandria General District Court. It was the most detailed account yet of how Dawkins ended up dead at the hands of a veteran law enforcement officer.
Still, many questions remain about the case, which has tested the patience of Dawkins's relatives and friends. Prosecutors and police have refused to say how the two men first encountered each other, what they argued about or what occurred immediately before the shooting.
The hearing came on a day when friends and relatives gathered at Antioch Church of Christ in Alexandria to pay tribute to the young man whose life was cut short. Dawkins was a graduate of Alexandria's T.C. Williams High School, where he played basketball, and he hoped one day to start a car-detailing business.
"To the family: You should know that — just like you — his 'NewsHour' family will not rest until we get the answers to the questions we all still have," Gwen Ifill, a "NewsHour" senior correspondent, said at the funeral, according to a transcript. "And even when we do, we will continue to grieve with you, pray for you, and consider you our family, too. He was our balm and our rock."
Patterson was arrested Thursday night at a home in Spotsylvania County, and he was charged with first-degree murder and using a handgun while committing a felony.
His newly appointed attorney, Joe King, declined to comment Friday. No one answered the door at a home where officials said Patterson lived in Alexandria, and no one responded to a written message left there. A woman connected to a Fredericksburg address listed for him in court records declined to comment.
In court Friday, Commonwealth's Attorney S. Randolph Sengel told the judge that witnesses spotted Patterson and Dawkins arguing in the early morning of May 22 in the 100 block of Lynhaven Drive and heard Patterson yell that he would "be back" as he headed toward his home nearby.
Sengel said the witnesses told investigators that they then saw Patterson walk back to Lynhaven Drive, carrying his gun, badge and handcuffs.
Sengel said after Patterson shot Dawkins, he called 911 to say Dawkins had "pulled a knife." That part of Patterson's account, though, could not have been true, because the knife was in Dawkins's pants pocket when police found him, Sengel said.
Before the confrontation with Patterson, Dawkins had been at a a celebration for a cousin who had just made the roster of the Washington Mystics basketball team.
Patterson appeared in court via a video monitor, wearing a black T-shirt and sitting next to public defender Melinda Douglas at a long table. He told Judge Becky Moore that he was unsure of his employment status with the Arlington Sheriff's Office. The last he knew, he said, he had been placed on administrative leave.
The Sheriff's Office on Friday said Patterson was placed on unpaid administrative leave after the charges were filed.
Moore appointed King to serve as Patterson's attorney and ordered Patterson held without bond. She scheduled his next court date for June 7, giving Sengel and King time to arrange a preliminary hearing. Douglas had argued that bond should be set for Patterson, noting that he had cooperated with investigators and had not fled during the police investigation.
Dawkins's relatives and friends have been pushing for officials to act. This week, about two dozen people gathered in front of the Alexandria courthouse to demand that authorities bring charges.
After the arraignment, Sengel and Alexandria Police Chief Earl L. Cook defended authorities' decision not to charge Patterson immediately. Sengel said that the delay was based on prosecutors and detectives' "continuing review of the evidence." He said new information emerged as recently as Thursday.
Cook said that detectives could not ignore that Patterson worked in law enforcement but that it did not affect the investigation. "We have to do the right things to get to the point where we are today," he said.
Alexandria Undersheriff Tony Davis said officials intended to keep Patterson jailed in Alexandria. Patterson would probably be held in his own cell, Davis said, and sheriff's officials would "take necessary steps to keep him safe," given his law enforcement work.
Dawkins's mother, Gwen Pratt Miller, said she Friday that did not want to comment on the charges.
"I just buried my son," she said.
Jennifer Jenkins contributed to this report.


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The annual Rockwood Classmates reunion for all those who attended Rockwood High School will be June 1-7 on the Rockwood First Baptist Church lake property.
No planned activities for Monday or Tuesday, but alumni are welcome to stop by and relax on the lake.
A covered-dish dinner begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Thursday is Game Night; meal will be available from a vendor.
A dance with a band performing will begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
Saturday activities begin at 11 a.m. with group class pictures.
The Michael Dunn Foundation online auction is now live and will accept bids until midnight May 18.
Register to begin bidding at http://michaeldunncenter.com/auctions/register.php.
"By bidding, you are supporting our mission of 'Empowering individuals living with disabilities and challenges to gain independence'," said Michaele Butler, Michael Dunn Center's vice president of public relations, development and quality assurance.
Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association will have a cookout for its next monthly meeting.
The meeting begins at noon May 8 at Midtown Community Center (Wildcat Den) at 102 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge.
The event is open to the public.
The Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association serves to promote historic preservation and the history of Oak Ridge's heritage.
Monthly meetings are in Midtown Community Center, except when special "field trip" meetings are scheduled.
Motorists headed to the pump are finding the highest gas prices of 2015.
The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.62 per gallon, up 59 cents since this year's low of $2.03 in late January.
"Rising crude oil has pushed gas prices to their highest levels of the year," said Josh Carrasco, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokesman.
"Although prices are at their highest level of the year, they are still more than $1 cheaper than this time last year."
May is National Bike Safety Month, and AAA encourages all bicyclists to take necessary precautions while sharing the road with motorists.
This means making safety a top priority, not just in May, but throughout the year.
Bicycle fatalities continue to increase across the U.S., according to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 63 percent of bicyclists killed in 2013 reportedly were not wearing helmets.
Harriman's summertime Cruisin' auto show will not be moving to morning — at least not this year.
While it was discussed as a possibility as the car show got further into the hot summer, officials have decided to keep it at its traditional afternoon time.
Now in its 12th year, Cruisin' draws auto aficionados to downtown Harriman.
Cruisin' is the second Saturday of each monthfrom April through August.
Typically, cars are allowed to begin parking at 3 p.m. and the show officially runs from 4 to 7 p.m.
In celebration of National River Cleanup Day, the Obed Wild and Scenic River will have an annual Obed River clean up on May 16.
Participants are asked to meet at the Obed Visitor Center at 208 N. Maiden St. in Wartburg at 8:30 a.m.
Volunteers are asked to bring water, insect repellent, sun block and wear sturdy shoes.
By Justin Thomas • For Roane Newspapers
Starting this June, UT Extension Roane County will offer a "Canning College."
Participants will be taught how to preserve foods with the most up-to-date research-based techniques.
This course is once per week for three weeks. Throughout the three weeks, participants will be taught how to make strawberry jam, sweet pickles and how to pressure can low-acid foods such as green beans.
Additional topics will be covered, including freezing and drying foods.
U.S. Army Pvt. Marstratton X. Gordon recently graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga.
Nephew of Jason Gordon of Harriman, he is the son of Monica Turner and stepson of Coy Turner of Rockford.
He graduated in 2011 from Heritage High School, Maryville.
During the nine-week training period,Gordon received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises.
U.S. Army Pvt. Jonathan M. Harrison recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Son of Amber D. Green of Kingston, he is a 2014 graduate of Roane County High School, Kingston.
During the nine weeks of training, Harrison studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness.
Copyright © 2018
The Roane County News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Roane County and Kingston, Tennessee, and the surrounding area.


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I think Oksana had great athleticism along with her artistry, although her skate wasn't as clean as Nancy's in '94. However, I saw her skate live a number of times and her speed was phenomenal--much faster than Nancy's, her edging had great lean, and her jumps were big and powerful.
Similarly with Tara, in seeing both Tara and Michelle live in the same show (COI) several times, I thought Tara's artistry was actually better than Michelle's.


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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is hoping to punch a one-way ticket to the Governor's Mansion aboard the Ryan Express.
Nolan Ryan, the former Texas Rangers and Houston Astros great, stars in Hutchison's ad, "Fence."
Ryan's pitch to viewerss is that Hutchison will protect their private property rights.
Ryan is not the only golden-armed former athlete to pledge support to Hutchison. Last year, she earned the financial support of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach.


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The Lions is a national service organization. They work toward Calmar betterment through various fundraisers with proceeds going to the Calmar Lion's Park projects. They also work for and donate to other area projects. They Promote eyesight throughout the world.
President: Ron Bullerman (563) 562-3249
National women's group whose purpose is to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; maintain law and order, foster Americanism; support the Military and Veterans, Community, State and Nation; promote peace; and to contribute to the aims and purposes of the American Legion. President Althea Murphy 563-562-3931 or Vice President Alma Meyer 563-562-3389
Child Care Resource & Referral of Northeast Iowa (CCR&R) is a community-based organization that lends a helping hand to people who care for and about children.
By providing resources, education and advocacy, CCR&R helps meet your community's need for affordable and accessible child care.
CONTACT: Sara Smoot, Regional Parent/Provider Services Coordinator
Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Iowa
(319) 233-0804 or 1-800-475-0804


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Every year I hear parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles always asking me "what do you think such and such would like?" Or they tell me a child's age and ask what are the hottest trends. But lets not stop there, we all know it isn't just the kids we can't figure out. How many of you have wondered what to get that lady in your life or the man? Or a sister/brother/friend?
If you have a toy/game/product you'd like featured, please feel free to contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Click the link to get to the section of the gift guide you're looking for:
Preschool & Toddler Gifts
Gifts for Boys
Gifts for Girls
Board Games
Review & Giveaway– No fee. Make sure to contact me at the email mentioned above. We'll work out the details and I'll provide the shipping information.
Review Only– A review but no giveaway. I'm always open to reviews but I would prefer nothing under $50 to be sent to the home, I do not pay for shipping and do not return review products. There is no fee attached to these at this time. I do have five children that will be happy to review products. (Boys ages: 19, 9 and 3 yr old and Girls: 16 and 13)
Just Featured– These are for those that do not want to do a giveaway or have their items reviewed because you can't ship the products. I am willing to feature your product in the Holiday Gift Guide for $150 sent to me through Paypal before it goes live. All I will need are the press release, what appropriate age it is for and a picture of the item.
Giveaway Only– You don't feel like shipping a review product during this season. That's okay but I do require a small fee of $100 to host your giveaway on my blog. This will be paid through paypal before it goes live. 2 weeks long, I do use rafflecopter on my blog. The closer you get to the holidays will mean less time for the giveaway, ie, instead of 2 weeks it may need to be reduced to one.
I've got ad spaces. If you just want to purchase an ad space during the holiday rush I have spaces available in the side bar for purchase. Email me for details. I also have social media ads if you'd like. Contact me at homemom3 at gmail dot com


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pistachio nuts!
Well its different I will give you that....
"I'm just going to return some videotapes"
"I'm leaving. I've assessed the situation, and I'm going"
* Potato Chips (Most of the time various Utz brand bags)
* Pop Corn (especially the blue kernal pop corn!)
* Corn Chips & Salsa
* Chocolate Cake (I make my own from scratch using the "wacky cake" recipe, google it)
* Scabs, Snot-tailed Boogers, & Jizz (just seeing if you're paying attention)
* Purely Decadent Turtle Trail Ice Cream
* Pistachios, Almonds, Pecans, Boiled Peanuts
For some reason, it seems that when I have something sweet. I need something salty. And vice versa.
Life is suddenly good again!
Have you tried the Ben and Jerrys late night snack? It's ice cream with salty caramel swirl and chocolate covered potato chips! I wasn't crazy into it, but if you like your sweet and salty maybe that will satisfy your cravings.
I eat at least one pickle every day. We just bought four jars of Vlassics because they were on sale for $1.50 at Walgreens. Gonna make pickle dip, fuck yeah!


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Available office space in Dattani Plaza for sale/Outright, with the carpet of 500sq.ft and with 2 covered car park with no additional cost, Dattani Plaza is very well located in Sakinaka with easy connectivity through Metro and the Airport which is ideal for Multinational's and Corporate companies.
You can understand below how far are you away from various conveniences like grocery shops, medical shops, bars, restaurants, clubs, malls, bus stops, railway stations, metro stations, schools and hospitals in Andheri East, Mumbai. These are important factors in the relocation process when you either buy or lease a property in Mumbai. This information is also very useful while you are relocating to a new location in Mumbai on Lease or Rent or buying a Real Estate for the first time in Mumbai. The walk score is very useful while searching both Residential and Commercial Properties in Mumbai. The walk score gives a score to each location and even shows you how far are the conveniences from each property listed on www.realestatemumbai.com in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Please fill in the Form below to set up a site visit for Office Space Office available on Leave and License/Rent in Dattani Plaza, Saki Naka, Andheri East, Mumbai.
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Confirming Server Specifications
Optional Component Installation
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack
Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack
Back Panel Connectors and Ports
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Assembling and Connecting DC Power Cords
Assemble the DC Input Power Cables
Connect the DC Input Power Cords to the Server
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Oracle ILOM System Console Overview
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the Server for the First Time
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Service Processor
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
Reset the SP to Default Values
Prepare to Use the FCode Utility
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer FRU Data Information
Change System Identifier Information
Restore Host Power State at Restart
Specify Host Power State at Restart
Disable or Re-Enable Power-On Delay
Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host
Configure Host Behavior With the Keyswitch State
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Configure SP In-band (Sideband) Access
Configure the Host Boot Mode of Oracle VM Server for SPARC
Change the Host Boot Mode Behavior at Reset
Manage the Host Boot Mode Script
Display Host Boot Mode Expiration Date
Override OBP Settings to Reset the Server
Configuring Server Behavior at Restart
Specify Behavior When the Host Resets
Specify Behavior When the Host Stops Running
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Display the System Firmware Version
Display the Hypervisor Version
Power Supply, Hard Drive, and Fan Module Locations
Top Cover, Filter Tray, and DVD Tray Locations
Motherboard, DIMMs, and PCI Board Locations
Locating Components, Ports, and LEDs
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Verifying Oracle VTS Installation
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Component FRU Names and Service Links
Removing Power From the Server
Determine if the Hard Drive Fan Is Faulty
Servicing the Hard Drive Backplane
Determine if the Hard Drive Backplane Is Faulty
Remove the Hard Drive Backplane
Install the Hard Drive Backplane
Verify the Hard Drive Backplane
Servicing the Power Distribution Board
Determine if the Power Distribution Board Is Faulty
Remove the Power Distribution Board
Install the Power Distribution Board
Verify the Power Distribution Board
Determine if the DVD Drive Is Faulty
Determine if the LED Board Is Faulty
Determine if the Fan Board Is Faulty
Servicing the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Determine if the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board Is Faulty
Remove the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Install the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Verify the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Servicing the PCIe2 Riser Card
Locate a Faulty PCIe2 Riser Card
Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Riser Card
Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board
Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Riser Card
Install SAS Cable for Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal
Servicing the Signal Interface Board
Determine if the Signal Interface Board Is Faulty
Remove the Signal Interface Board
Install the Signal Interface Board
Verify the Signal Interface Board
Determine if the Battery Is Faulty
Determine if the ID PROM Is Faulty
Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty
Returning the Server to Operation
Connect Power Cords to the Server
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power On the Server (Power Button)
By default, you connect to the server's SP using the out-of-band NET MGT port. The ILOM sideband management feature enables you to select either the NET MGT port or one of the server's Gigabit Ethernet ports (NET 0, 1, 2, 3), which are in-band ports, to send and receive ILOM commands to and from the server SP. In-band ports are also called sideband ports.
The advantage of using a sideband management port to manage the server's SP is that one fewer cable connection and one fewer network switch port are needed. In configurations where numerous servers are being managed, such as data centers, sideband management can represent a significant savings in hardware and network utilization.
When sideband management is enabled in ILOM, the following conditions might occur:
Connectivity to the server SP might be lost when the SP management port configuration is changed while you are connected to the SP using a network connection, such as SSH, web, or ILOM Remote Console.
In-chip connectivity between the SP and the host operating system might not be supported by the on-board host Gigabit Ethernet controller. If this condition occurs, use a different port or route to transmit traffic between the source and destination targets instead of using L2 bridging/switching.
Server host power cycles might cause a brief interruption of network connectivity for server Gigabit Ethernet ports (NET 0, 1, 2, 3) that are configured for sideband management. If this condition occurs, configure the adjacent switch/bridge ports as host ports.


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Posted Sun Mar 1st by Ian Henson
UPDATE: The chargers were dropped on Monday morning.
Breaking News: Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been arrested according to ESPN.com. Marshall was arrested Sunday in Atlanta, he was booked and soon released on $300 bail.
This is his fourth arrest since 2006 and will likely result in yet another suspension. There are no details on why Marshall was arrested, the only detail that officials from the jail were willing to give is that Marshall was involved in a fight.
As PFT points out NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the new changes to the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement focus on repeat offenders.
Marshall could face a suspension of as many as eight-games…
And the Broncos may be looking to join the T.J. Houshmandzadeh sweepstakes…


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This is my very first post on Craftster. I have been crafting for what feels like forever, but never posted due to lack of a camera. So now I think it's time to share some of my goodies (slowly but surely), since I've spent so much time looking at everyone else's lovely things.
This necklace is made of smokey quartz (chips and round beads), shell beads, and shell disk pendant.
And in case you prefer to see it worn on a real live person:
I think it has a very summery sort of feel. I can't wait until it gets warm so I can wear it more often.


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- Transform African schools into the Hearts of the communities
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COTU's Founder, Randy Alam-Sogan, was invited to attend the European Union Commission and African Union Commission on Sustainable Energy in Africa in Brussels on the 27th of June. He moderated the discussion focused on financial mechanisms and sustainable energy, including solar energy. Sustainable and renewable energy are key to the success of COTU, and to the…


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Headache Triggers and Tips
Stress is the most common headache trigger, affecting most people at some point in their lives. Physical or emotional stress, including major life events, can bring on headaches and sometimes migraines. Some other facts:
- There are certain chemicals that when released in the brain can cause the vascular changes that lead to a migraine headache
- Anxiety, worry, shock, depression, excitement, and mental fatigue can lead to stress induced headaches
- Chronic or repeated stresses can cause daily headaches
- Stress related headaches, typically in a "hat-band" distribution, can accompany sleep disturbances
Lowering stress through relaxation, various forms of psychotherapy, behavioral modification, and the even the use of antidepressant drugs (under the watchful eye of a physician) can help provide relief for stress headaches.
Alcohol may trigger headaches immediately, or following prolonged periods of drinking. Some other facts:
- Ethanol, the key ingredient of alcohol is a natural diuretic, causing the body to lose vital salt, vitamins and minerals
- Over-consumption of alcohol can cause dehydration and chemical imbalances in the body and brain, leading to headaches that last for hours to days. Those who suffer from migraines and cluster headaches can be especially sensitive to alcohol, even in very small amounts, triggering a reaction in the body leading to a headache
Alcohol should be used in moderation but those who suffer from headaches should avoid alcohol to prevent worsened headache symptoms.
Frequently, patients with migraine headaches attribute their symptoms to allergic reactions to certain foods or environments. In most cases this assumption is incorrect.
When a true allergy exists, the nasal or respiratory tissues react due to the white blood cells or inflammation involved with the allergy. Other facts:
- Patients with frequent migraines may have a sensitive nervous system that triggers attacks provoked by specific smells or lighting situations, leading them to believe this is a symptom of the allergy
- Migraine and other headache patients may get headaches related to allergic problems because of the stress caused to the body associated with the allergy
- Some migraine sufferers will experience nasal congestion or sinus type symptoms as part of their migraine attack, but these headaches should not be confused with "sinus headache" or "sinus infection" but diagnosed and treated as migraine
Caffeine can both help and hurt the headache sufferer and should be used carefully. Patients sometimes find relief from headaches by consuming caffeine, however they should still try to refrain from excessive daily use of caffeine. Some other facts:
- Coffee, energy drinks, tea, cola, certain soft drinks, and some pain relieving and migraine abortive medications use caffeine as an additive
- Caffeine is a very common ingredient in prescription and over-the-counter headache medicines because caffeine helps the body absorb headache drugs more quickly, bringing faster relief
- Many headache sufferers can consume up to 200 mg. per day
- Overstimulation from caffeine can trigger headaches and the "rebound" effect from overconsumption can also cause minor headaches, where body "comes down" from the caffeine effects
Eyestrain from Watching TV / Computer
Long hours looking at television, computers, tablets, cell phones, video games can lead to exhaustion, lack of circulation and eyestrain which can cause headaches. Rarely is eyestrain the sole cause of headaches. However if eyestrain is suspected, an ophthalmological exam is recommended. Tips to consider:
- Take frequent short breaks and making sure to stretch your neck, arms and back while watching TV or using the computer and walking a few minutes to aid circulation
- Try closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. If you feel headache or migraine symptoms coming on, stop and relax
Most headaches related to hormonal imbalance typically occur in women due to fluctuations in estrogen levels. Few women (less than 10 percent) experience headaches only with menses. However, for most women hormones are just one of many migraine triggers. Some other facts:
- Estrogen levels drop around menstruation causing up to 60 percent of women with migraine to experience attacks around their periods
- Fluctuating estrogen levels cause more women than men to suffer with migraines
- After menopause, most women experience fewer migraines. However, women utilizing hormone replacement therapy may experience a continuation of their migraines
Typically, migraine symptoms will improve during pregnancy, but some women experience the onset of frequent migraines while pregnant. Some other facts:
- Development of new headaches or any change in headaches patterns during pregnancy should always be discussed with your obstetrician to make sure there is not a more serious underlying cause
- The safety of medications used for migraine, including over-the-counter medication, during pregnancy cannot be assured. You should always discuss use with your obstetrician before taking any medication
- Additionally, there are many non-medication treatment options that can help during pregnancy including supplementation with magnesium and biofeedback
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
High blood pressure has been frequently called the "silent killer," due to the lack of many physical or visible symptoms of high blood pressure. Some other facts:
- High blood pressure can cause many health problems like headaches by increasing stress levels
- Blood pressure usually has to be quite elevated, above 200/110, to be responsible for headache symptoms
- Discuss your blood pressure and the issues surrounding it with a doctor to determine if it could be responsible for your headaches
Light and Sensitivity
During a headache or migraine, sufferers are frequently very sensitive to light. Bright lights or flashing lights are more likely to trigger migraine headaches, and it's been shown that a slow flicker is more irritating than a rapid one.
- Those with migraine often are sensitive to light outside of a migraine attack and find that certain types of light can even trigger an attack
- Flickering light given off from standard florescent bulbs and computer screens are common triggers and can be avoided by using anti-glare screens on computer monitors and daylight spectrum florescent bulbs
Smoking contributes to headaches for both smokers and nonsmokers alike. Some other facts:
- Nicotine, one of the substances found in tobacco, and the scent produced by burning tobacco both contribute to triggering migraines
- Exposure to second hand smoke can be a trigger for those with sensitivity and history of migraine
- In addition to triggering attacks, smoking increases the risk of stroke in those with migraine
Smoking appears to play a causal role in cluster headache appearance and quitting can help control attacks. Those with migraine should quit smoking and avoid places where second hand smoke is present.


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Hello? Anyone there?
Oh hey. Are you still there? Woops. It has been awhile hasn't it. I have been fairly active on Instagram still though! A lot has changed in I last posted here. For example…..
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Oh hey. Are you still there? Woops. It has been awhile hasn't it. I have been fairly active on Instagram still though! A lot has changed in I last posted here. For example…..
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Hello! Work has been absolutely mental with the lead up to Christmas. Everyone wants to get things done in a hurry. Only 1 more month to Christmas break and 2 more months to Malaysia! Anyway, I thought I'd finally get around to writing about more activities that we have done since moving here. Last time I wrote about activities that were closer to Nelson City itself but today I thought we venture a bit further and cover the National Parks. There are 3 National Parks within the region – Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman. All extremely beautiful and definitely worth a visit if you are after adventure, fun and insta-worthy photographs.
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Hello everyone! I don't think I have ever been so happy that the weekend is here because it has been an incredibly busy past few weeks at work. My office recently had it's national conference and our city was the hosting office this year. Was great to meet heaps of new people working for the organization but man was it tiring. I was pretty much smashed and cooking dinner was the last thing on my mind. Due to past experiences there are a couple of things I always make ahead and freeze so that I have no excuses to eat out. I think I have mentioned my love of freeze ahead dumplings in a previous post. The other thing I like to make in advance and keep in the fridge is pizza dough. And really, there is nothing better than the smell of freshly baked dough after a long day at work.
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Hi everyone! Woops, it has been awhile. Work has gotten so so busy I simply cannot find to finish all the work I am meant to do. 90% of the time I feel like lying down on my office floor to do this –> . I don't think it is quite appropriate so I have refrained myself from doing so. On the up-side, Nelson is back to it's sunny warm days so I have started walking/biking to work again. This of course means that Spring is definitely here again. Ah, the birds are chirping, Sakura trees are blossoming and mooncakes start to appear in the Chinese shops signifying that Mid-Autumn Festival is just round the corner.
I love love love mooncakes especially the snowskin types.


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I just notice that there no deduction of points today..
Anybody notice it, besides me?
Anybody notice it, besides me?
No deduction for points
I just notice that there no deduction of points today..
Anybody notice it, besides me?
I can't remember how many points I had yesterday.
Maybe those people who are over 45 points yesterday could notice that.
It is hard to keep one's points up when there is limited interesting topics to get involved in. Once you get into a good debate that extends over several days and numerous postings you have plenty of points. But every now and then it is hard to find a good topic to post on so getting points up becomes harder.
I noticed that as well. Every so often the system has a glitch.
My points got deduced as usual !
Quite odd for me, it seems I lost two points yesterday and none today.
But, it happens from time to time, not really something to worry about. Though I can't say I've ever lost more than one point in a day before yesterday.
I wonder if the time on the Frihost server had some sort of issue (there have been some glitches a while ago)... That would be the most likely reason for that, although I wasn't on yesterday so I can't tell.
The server's been down a few times over the last week or more. So when that happens we lose time, and when it gets reset it probably plays haywire with the points. But not by too much I think.
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✓ Written for, featured, and quoted in Sumo, Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, US News, the American Marketing Association, Copyblogger, Problogger, SalesForce, Yahoo, Aweber, and more.
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WASHINGTON (Sep. 14)
A number of young farmers from Israel will be brought to the United States during the next two years in a work-training program sponsored jointly by the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Foreign Operations Administration, the F.O.A. announced today.
The Israelis will actually work and live with American farm families. This was envisaged as a means of spreading an understanding of American ideals and community life. Trainees will be selected by farm organizations in Israel, with those sponsored by members of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers to be given preference.


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Subject of Complaint :tatasky mpeg2 to mpeg4 migration
Company / Product Name:tatasky
State :Madhya Pradesh
Complaint Details : I've miscalled (as per their advertisement) Tata sky two times for migration of my STB to mpeg4. Yet they don't contact me. Please change my STB asap..
Name :amit saxena
Mobile no :9685855586
Email address :firstname.lastname@example.com


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My Quotes
My quotes! I like them.
The all time favorite is on the header of my blog:
"It took evolution 65 million years to evolve me, and you want me to be like the rest of them!…"
"Marriage is like reverse gear! Absolutely necessary! It gets you out of tight situations! And living would be impossible without it! But never allows you to go forward!"
"Be Good! Do Good! That's all that matters in the end!
"The Only complaint i have with my family of 2 sisters and parents is that they never gave me a reason to complain!"
"Unless you want to take a swim in it! It doesn't really matter if you have a drop or an Ocean of it! What matters is whether you have that pure water with you!"
"There are some things that you can't just have!"
added this later the above- "There are some things that you can't just have!" – Tough Luck!
"In the battle between the Inner Voice and the Outer voice always allow the outer voice to win if you want to blame someone if things go wrong!"
"If you don't like somebody, you just don't know them enough! or maybe you them all! rarely the later!"
"Limitless introspection leads to sure failure!"
"If things go wrong in life! don't worry you have a whole lot of things you can blame: numerology, astrology, timology and all the logies! so just go out and do your best"
the more cheesed off your life seems, the more those pages of your biography is going to be read! just make sure you get there! and keep walking!
Inspired Quotes: (Just means that i may not be sure if they are original, cause they echo in my brain! )
'I am confused! but mind you, that's confusion that comes out of clarity'
'It may not always be desirable to reduce arguments to increase acceptability'