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We are proud to present apartment Meli, one of our furnished, professionally designed two bedroom apartments. Covering almost 80m2, the open plan kitchen / living area features a full sized fridge freezer, twin cooking stove, microwave, coffee machine and kettle; alongside all the necessary crockery, cutlery to make your stay here as comfortable as possible. The first double bedroom features a king size bed and built in wardrobes for ample storage space, bedroom two includes 2 singles and also built in wardrobes. The living area includes a sofa bed (which turns into 2 singles if required), table and chairs for 6 and hand made in Kefalonia furniture.
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Eucalyptus Apartments are part of a new communal apartment development located in the traditional village of Karavomylos, approximately 2km from the port town of Sami, and located in the same village as the famous Melissani Cave.
At only 10 meters from the Ionian sea, these self-catered apartments are perfect for those seeking a quiet, relaxing holiday. We have enjoyed consistent compliments and high rated reviews from our clients, and are fast becoming the de-facto standard for quality accommodation in the area. Each and every apartment has been professional designed, decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The selection of photographs provided are all true to form for each property.
Air conditioning, TV and Wifi are included as standard. We also provide full apartment cleaning twice per week, including fresh towel and bed linen replacement.
The development also includes a communal swimming pool, with sea views and underwater lighting. Free car parking is available around the whole development.
Within walking distance, there are several traditional taverns (the closest only 30 meters away), a mini-market, a bakery and a church. The nearest town is Sami, a few minutes drive, or a 20 minute walk along the beach. A traditional port town, with many tavernas and bars, as well as supermarkets, butcheries, green grocers, bakeries, pharmacy, ATM, medical centre; and all the other essentials for a comfortable stay. Also within a very short distance from the development are tennis courts, basket ball court and an astro-turf 5 a'side football pitch.
A small pebble beach is available only 10 meters from the complex, a larger organised beach (Karavomylos Beach) is only a 15 minute walk. Also available across the island are various activities, including but not limited to Horse Riding, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Swimming, Wine Tasting, Water Sports, Boat Rental and Fishing.
Due to this central location on the Island, few of the many places to visit are more than an hour's drive away. This includes Fiskardo to the north (1 hour), the famous Myrtos beach (30 mins drive) Skala (45 mins drive) the capital Argostoli (40 mins drive) and the airport (50 mins drive).
Much closer are Antisamos Beach (10 minute drive), Melissani Caves (2 mins drive or 10 minute walk) Agia-Paraskevi beach (5 mins drive) and the port town of Agia Efimia (10 mins drive).
Due the size of the island, a rental car or scooter is highly recommended.
Upon arrival, the onsite manager will introduce you to the apartment, and provide welcome refreshments. Towels, extra linens and periodic cleaning are included in the rental cost. A tour of the complex will include details of places to visit, directions and any other help required.
Please note the standard check-in time of 14:00, and check-out time of 11:00. A 100 Euro damage deposit will be required at the time of arrival, and will be refunded at your departure, subject to an apartment inspection.
The apartment is a well appointed and beautifully decorated home in the sun. It's exactly as it looks in the photos and Mark was a really good and enthusiastic host. The beach is yards from the pool and there are some good local spots to eat within easy reach, the bakery is fab for after dinner treats with coffee.
Mark left us some welcome local produce including some tastey wine.
We would definitely return to the apartment next time we go to Kefalonia, give it a go ~ you won't be dissapointed.
Had a wonderful time & will definately be back.
Meli is a lovely apartment in a beautiful setting. It's spacious and very well equipped. The air conditioning is fantastic and really quiet in the bedrooms. Location is about 20 mins walk from Sami where there are plenty of places to eat. There are small shops a bakery and tavernas within walking distance. Mark is very helpful and knowledgable about the island. We had a lovely stay here. August 2016.
Fantastic property. Very modern and comfortable apartment. Perfect position to visit the whole island. And we really enjoyed the swimming pool. Second time here and always a good experience with Mark, the manager. Recommended.
We have just spent a fabulous two weeks with our friends at the Meli apartment.
The modern apartment is very comfortable, clean and spacious, with air conditioning in every room. There is free wifi and mosquito nets on all of the windows and patio doors (important on such a green island). The website photographs are a true representation.
We arrived at 9pm to find Mark waiting to greet us and welcome us onto this beautiful island. He has an extensive knowledge of the island and is eager to help with any queries (he arranged our trip to Ithaca, a must if you are staying in the area), nothing was too much trouble.
A welcome pack of of wine, water (chilling in the fridge) and delicious bread, biscuits and cherry jam from the local bakery. The bakery is just a couple of minutes walk away, which we visited on a regular bases, buying their fresh bread, pastries and cakes or to have a coffee or an ice cream on their terrace positioned at the rear of the shop. A real treat!!
The complex is in a beautiful location with a well maintained pool and just meters from the sea. Every morning we enjoyed breakfast on our large balcony and most evenings a few glasses of the local wine, enjoying our sea view and view of Sami....Tranquil and beautiful.
Each evening we enjoyed the delicious local food either at the sea front tavern located just a short walk away or in Sami, a 5-10 minute drive or in Agia Effimia 15 minutes drive, all offering fresh fish and local dishes.
Perfect apartment in a perfect location.
We will definitely be back.
My family and I enjoyed a lovely, quiet week in beautiful apartments, right next to the beach, with a beautiful (and really authentic and tasty!) taverna across the road last week.
Despite the changeable weather, the apartment was spotlessly clean, spacious and with all mod cons. The pool, although small, was beautifully clean with stunning views.
Mark, could not have done more for us during our stay and was a real pleasure to have around. I'd highly recommend letting Mark organize car hire and private transfers too; good value and top rate service.
If I didn't want to explore other greek Islands, I'd return to these apartments again without hesitation.
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Reggina purchased this apartment in 2011
Newly developed complex including modern furnishings and equipment. 10 meters from the sea, all but one of our rentals offer sea views.
Located in a traditional village, away from the hustle and bustle of the main town, but close enough to walk to across the beach.
Onsite Manager throughout the summer season to assist our clients. Highly knowledgeable of local, surrounding areas and island in general.
Stayed at the apartment with a friend for a week. Totally happy with everything from A-Z. All mod-cons provided, and the apartment was clean. Mark was amazing, nothing was too much trouble and he provided a lovely welcome pack on arrival. The apartment is right on the beach, and it is a lovely stroll to Sami. Lovely place to stay if you are looking for peace and quiet.
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands off Greece's west coast, which also include Corfu, Lefkada and Zante (Zakynthos). The Island boasts excellent tourist resorts, the biggest being at Lassi, Poros, Skala and Sami. Smaller more laid back resorts are at Lourdata, Katelios, Assos, Argostoli, Lixouri and Fiscardo to name a few. The island is not only the largest amongst the Ionian Islands, but also features the highest mountain, Mount Ainos, which reaches a height of 1627 M, and covered with Kefalonian fir trees. On a clear day the summit provides stunning views of the neighbouring island of Zante (Zakynthos), Lefkada and Ithaca.
Kefalonia has long established credentials as one of the most beautiful places in the world, having received accolades from many high profile professional publications such as Forbes, who awarded Kefalonia the 4th place spot in the 'world's most idyllic places to live.The world famous Myrtos beach, the jewel of our island, lies not far away and is widely considered to be the finest beach in Greece,
Karavomylos is one of the regions of the island most blessed by the unspoilt beauty the area is famous for, with wonders both natural and man made close at hand. One of the many surprising gifts of nature to be found in Kefalonia, Lake Melissani is a stunning underground lake. Close to Karavomylos, only a half kilometre from the sea, this cave-lake has an open roof allowing the light to play on the surface of the water and cast vivid colours and reflections on the glistening walls of the cavern. Small boats circle the lake offering breath-taking photo opportunities of this natural phenomenon. Its Greek name 'cave of the nymphs' reinforces the widely held opinion of those who study the Greek Odyssey, that Lake Melissani is in fact Homer's Cave of the Nymphs, a place of mischievous magical creatures!
Tourists can expect to find a variety of activities across the island, from horse riding to hiking, snorkelling and scuba diving, watersports and boat rentals to name a few, or simply explore the islands many olive groves, vineyards, caves, churches and monasteries, and of course the many stunning beaches, including the world famous Myrtos beach, Antisamos beach, a popular beach only 20 minutes away, with taverns and beach bars. Whether you want a mountain trek, a dungeon crawl through an ancient castle, a tour through millions of years old caves with underwater lakes, kayaking around the island or just to relax next to the clean refreshing Ionian sea, Kefalonia can accommodate you in a way few other destinations can match.


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This critical analysis of the relationship between Christian theology and human rights is written in a lucid and accessible style, and is an excellent resource for students and academics interested in theology, human rights and the historical background to contemporary ethical debates. The author's deep understanding of the development of the idea of human rights in western society and politics, as well as the conflicts and debates associated with an idea of human rights, is clear from the outset. As well as providing a geneology of the concept of rights, Rushton surveys the ways in which this development has been closely related to the development of a just war theory, as well as making a valuable contribution to postcolonial studies by focusing on the colonisation of South America. Finally the book is not only concerned to create an historical account of the development of the idea of human rights, but also is largely concerned to show the relevance of historical debates to recent ethical questions. An excellent textbook for students of Religion and Ethics, or Human Rights and Theology.
Human Rights and the Image of God by Roger Ruston was published by SCM in June 2004. The ISBN for Human Rights and the Image of God is 9780334029595.
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With the Pentagon seeking to mine through every American's credit card purchases and the government using satellites to track our movements, it is reasonable to ask whether privacy is dead in the modern era.
The answer is "maybe." Two years ago, the nation's high court took a step toward recognizing the threat to privacy from advanced technology, but it didn't go far enough.
In June 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a case involving the warrantless use of a thermal imaging device. The device indicated that excessive heat was emanating from a home, suggesting an indoor marijuana growing operation. Later, armed with a warrant, agents found what they suspected.
But in a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the unrestricted use of this technology, ruling that the use of high-tech equipment as a substitute for physical intrusion still qualifies as a search.
Antonin Scalia - typically the court's most vociferous friend of police - wrote for the majority: "Where, as here, the government uses a device that is not in general public use, to explore details of the home that would previously have been unknowable without physical intrusion the surveillance is a "search' and is presumptively unreasonable without a warrant."
It was the first flicker of recognition from the Rehnquist court that modern technology is overtaking and threatening to undo vital parts of the Bill of Rights - a concern of even greater resonance since the Sept. 11 attacks. Now, with terrorism knocking and the Bush administration unleashing new information-gathering technologies hungry for data on everything about all of us, it is clear that the court's classic interpretation of what constitutes an unreasonable search just won't cut it.
Currently, the government can be kept from nosing into our business if there is a "reasonable expectation of privacy." For example, we are presumed to have privacy in our homes, which means police must obtain a warrant before entering. But when we walk down the street, we are presenting ourselves to the public and police may observe us freely, no warrant required.
But what if government does more than just observe at a street corner with a cop on a beat? What if the government puts video cameras there to record cars and passers-by; and the cameras are connected to facial, gait and license plate recognition software programs? And what if the information is collected in a massive database and combined with data from other street corners and public building security cameras giving the government the capacity to track each of us whenever we leave our homes?
The government would say: Tough luck, no one has a reasonable expectation of privacy in what they do in public. But should electronic systems deployed by law enforcement really be free to trail us without cause or judicial oversight? Right now, a case is pending before Washington state's Supreme Court asking whether police may attach a global positioning system or GPS tracking device to the exterior of a car without a warrant. The lower appellate court had approved the device.
Okay, maybe when following someone took three shifts of police, the lack of a warrant did not seriously endanger civil liberties. The extraordinary outlay of resources kept it from happening to too many people. But here, three shifts of police are traded in for a $100 GPS device. These economies will soon give police the option of attaching GPS devices to every resident's car so they can tell which cars are in the vicinity of future burglaries - a chilling specter but a possible one if the courts give the go-ahead.
Should the decreasing cost of surveillance tools mean the courts can be shut out of their traditional role of constraining law enforcement from spying on Americans who are not suspected of doing anything wrong?
Then there is the recently renamed Terrorism Information Awareness program at the Pentagon. A report to Congress last week confirmed that the Defense Department intends to develop a data-mining tool to cull through huge databases of personal information in order to try to detect suspicious patterns. How, you might ask, can the government collect the commercial databases of banks, travel agents, telephone companies, credit card companies and the rest without a warrant? Because in the 1970s the U.S. Supreme Court said we don't have a reasonable expectation of privacy in records held by a third party. Again, this did not pose such a problem when few records were kept and those that were were created by hand and hard to centralize, but today virtually every transaction results in an electronic record that can be made easily accessible.
Now if you ask most Americans whether the Constitution protects them from having government watch where they go online or whom they write checks to or details of their book purchases, most would think so. But the Supreme Court says not.
Could this be any more counterintuitive or damaging to concepts of limited government? The high court needs to blow the dust off its jurisprudence and come into the 21st century. Whether we are traveling in public or transacting business in a bank the Bill of Rights should provide a shield from government detailing our actions. It is a reasonable expectation, no matter what the court says.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's health department expects flu to pick up in the coming weeks and is continuing to recommend vaccination.
Health officials report increased flu activity in the last two weeks. There have been 16 influenza hospitalizations, but no reported deaths.
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- Alison Krauss & Union Station perform on Conan on Wednesday, 6/22.
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"Like the crazy instruction manual for an improbable world factory, like a hybrid and timeless mythology, Frédéric Penelle's ferocious woodcuts dialogue with the sharp video art created by Yannick Jacquet - or perhaps it's the other way around - to recount, carefully and amusingly, the incontrovertible evidence of the meaninglessness of the world, the origin of the unknowable precedence of the chicken and the egg, of scientists and their machines, of your brain and its hallucinations. This implacably absurd demonstration hiccups and smiles, above all, at our own inundations and uncontrolled fumigations, at our own mechanical vanities."
While the passage of time seems to accelerate every day, Fred Penelle and Yannick Jacquet offer a pause, a suspension, a breath. A strange mechanism stretches across the wall, populated with shadowy chimeras. They are mysterious and yet somehow familiar. Is this a laboratory experiment or the plan for a future network?
Minutely constructed like a fine clock, it traces connections, routes, genuinely-false, looping itineraries, inviting escape, inviting dreams. The narrative is deconstructed like a thousand-storied film script. Every effort is made to lead astray, to turn around, to forge ahead. Time is shredded, decomposed, lost and yet everything references it.
Mécaniques Discursives is like a parenthesis between two epochs: Gutenberg's and Big Data's. By contrasting the oldest form of image reproduction (woodcutting) with the most recent digital technologies, the installation straddles centuries and contracts time.
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"In just under ten years, Frédéric Penelle (Brussels 1973), winner of the Art contest prize at the end of 2007, has given engraving a sudden burst of energy through his novel use of it in a way that is fundamentally original, malicious and as funny as it is serious.The installation of each exhibition places on a wall a swarm of characters and objects which mix, either play- fully or seriously, times, epochs, drawing, paining, black, colour, old images and whatever else besides, to tell, not one, but a thousand tangled tales in which each will recognise his own according to his imagination, what he has lived through, his dreams or concerns.In a heterogeneous set astonishingly coherent in its linear weirdness like a frieze, starting from a personal my- thology that brings together images known to all it holds up a portrait of the world that is surprising yet familiar at the same time. And this arrangement that is playful, amusing, inventive, sometimes threatening and also tragic in its device, constantly gives the impression that it might set itself in motion as if it was a vast comedy put on by actors who bear a strange resemblance to us. Might it be possible that we are taking part unawares? Very inspired and convincing." (C.L.)
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Born in Geneva in 1980, lives and works in Brussels. A graphic designer by training, Yannick Jacquet now mainly devotes himself to moving images. His work is characterised by a desire to step outside of traditional projection formats and locate video in space. It mainly comes in the form of audiovisual performances, installations and stage design. His work is often in- situ and is strongly influenced by questions connected to architecture.
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It's not exactly beach weather, but N-Judah riders should be aware that it will be tougher to get to Ocean Beach — or most destinations in the Sunset — this Friday through Monday and two out of the next three weekends.
Muni is repairing and replacing worn rails, repaving and re-striping streets, improving sidewalks and upgrading water lines at the intersections where Judah Street meets 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.
From 7 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday, the N-Judah will end at Duboce and Church streets, where passengers will hop onto Muni bus shuttles. The buses will stop at all regular stops, except in the construction zone. Muni staffers will be on hand from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to assist Muni riders.
Drivers won't escape unbothered. During the same hours, one direction of 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic at Judah Street. Judah Street will be closed in both directions at the two intersections.Detours will steer drivers around the closures, and police officers will be on hand to direct traffic. Drivers are advised to steer clear of the expected gridlock.
The fun will be repeated Friday Nov. 20 through Monday Nov. 23 and Friday Dec. 4 through Monday Dec. 7.
Repairs of the two intersections, which will cost $2 million, are part of an $18 million project to rehabilitate the rails on the N-Judah, J-Church and L-Taraval lines. Most of Muni's 70 miles of track is 30 years old.
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I've been a long time fan of AG for at least 5 years. I enjoyed this website over any other sites across the world. It doesn't matter if I just got the biggest titles on my console, busy with MMO, piled with work, I would always reserve a portion of my time to AG. I don't usually go to the forum, I just play the games. Recently, I've noticed several intriguing changes. I am not pleased personally, but that is ok. I just want to know am I the only one taking this seriously? 1. Increased amount of MMO.To be honest, this is a good change. It is always good to have more options. However, one should realize that MMO should not taking away spaces for regular games. I can't stand the fact a random MMO pop out of no where taking the space reserved for flash games in front page. Heck, MMO is taking over the "new game" section, displayed as default in categories. MMO is not a game that you play as much as you want, most people only have time for one. It is the flash games that deserve to be displayed as priority. 2. Increased amount of advertising.Ads are not evil. They are there to award devs with money, who made such amount of quality games. However, they now display in every games. How about only display them while loading? How about add a skip button? How about limiting them under 10 seconds? I know Youtube have done a good job with ads, so can AG.3. Decreased game quality.One year ago, I can find a great game every week. Gemcraft, Kingdom rush, Sonny, those are classic games I never forgets. I am seeing less and less of them, in fact, I can barely see a game rated above 90 these days. I know rating isn't everything, but it does speak something when every games are like that.4. Decreased game quantityThis is not as significant as the others, but it is noticeable. I wonder what happened. Shouldn't AG update more often with increased publicity and funds from ads? I do not understand this.Will I stay here? Yes. Will I be content with the changes? Maybe. Would I want this trend to continue? Definitely not!
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What is it about brunch that makes girls like me ecstatic?! Mimosas? Perhaps. Excuse for a date with my girls? Better believe it. My favorite redhead and I made our way around the block from the Langham Place Hotel on 5th Avenue into Trademark Taste + Grind for some girl time and great food.
Hello curb appeal #AllTheHeartEyes
They must have known we were planning on hardcore brunching.
We walked in and were a bit surprised when it looked like this. Where was the brunch? It looked like a cute coffee shop that I'd pop into on my way to work, not exactly brunching with my babes. I wasn't mad though, I could tell they did not mess around when it comes to coffee, and I love me some java.
Then I noticed a little white arched hallway in the corner. I instantly felt like I was entering a secret spot. Loved it before I even set foot in it.
There are tables, seats at the bar, and private tufted banquette booths.
You guys, even the lighting fixtures were something! And don't get me started about the coiffured ceiling.
What I ate
We stayed out late the night before at a NYWF kick off party, so we ordered an acai bowl to start our day with some super-food goodness to recharge our batteries a bit. This was -no lie, the best acai bowl I've ever eaten. The texture was cold, smooth and creamy. The bowl was loaded with one good thing after the next.
After we split the bowl, I dove into a crispy mortadella, egg and cheese sandwich served with roasted red potatoes. This hit the spot!!! Crispy, salty, & melty Trademark takes the run-of-the-mill breakfast sandwich and elevates it.
April ordered the Hangover Hash (recommended by our server). Her words "Like a party in my mouth". -that's what she said lol (literally)! The menu indicated that meant fennel sausage,poached eggs, cholula hollandaise, & duck fat onions. It sounds like a party for sure.
In a word, phenomenal. Our server was attentive and was happy to give us recommendations. He was not bothered by our incessant laughing and dancing, in fact he seemed amused which is always nice. Service with a smile? Check.
The vibe in this place was spectacular! The music was upbeat and on point. From We Built This City On Rock & Roll to Outkast, pop bangers just kept coming. We were dancing and singing in our seats (forever the spectacle).
I highly recommend Trademark Taste + Grind for great food, service and a fun atmosphere! Located in the heart of midtown, it's a sure bet. Check out their website here for more info.


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I just sent my registration in to the Orlando Area Polymer Clay Guild for the Orlando Clay Fandango 2010. I excited to be going and to be meeting some of the people I have gotten to know online.
It should be an wonderful experience with classes with Christi Friesen, Julie Picarello and Sarah Shriver. Maureen Carlson and Barbara McGuire will be giving evening demos.
Come on and join me and all the other enthusiastic Polymer Clayers that will be gathering for this 3 day – 4 night Workshop/retreat. They have several different options for you to choose from. Take the full workshop experience or just come and clay on your own. Take a minute to check it out. OAPCG


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Toyota brings TRD Griffon GT86 to Goodwood [w/video]
July 13, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Concept Cars , Motorsports , Coupe , Performance , Toyota , UK In the midst of the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed , there's a particularly special Toyota running up the hill. This special entry is a GT86 (the cousin to our Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ ) that's been poked, prodded, and tweaked by the minds at Toyota Racing Development . The result of TRD's fettling is a nearly race-ready car. Starting with the body, the hood, doors, trunk lid, and wings are all made of carbon fiber. The lightweight treatment doesn't end there, though. The bumpers, fenders, and diffuser all feature carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, while the windows are now made of polycarbonate plastic. Under the hood sits the same 2.0-liter boxer engine found in the standard GT86, but its six-speed manual gearbox features a shorter final drive ratio for improved acceleration. The coilover suspension has been firmed up, and a TRD mechanical limited-slip differential replaces the Torsen unit. The TRD Griffon rides on TWS 18-inch wheels and Yokohama Advan tires. To bring proceedings to a stop, TRD has fitted its own mono-block caliper kit, complete with more robust racing pads.


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Managing your day with all the important meetings and appointments is a real tedious task if done manually. For this, you may use utility which is present right in front of your eyes and notes written over it for that particular day. Xcalday is one of such utility and it is an extremely simple desktop calendar which simply displays a calendar of one month on your desktop with nothing so special and attractive in it. It is a pretty simple utility which gives you the calendar in a very simple format and unlike other calendar freeware which allows you to make different marks in colours and make notes in custom size, this tool acts similar to a paper calendar with an additional blank area below it for writing any notes for the day if you want. Anything which you think that you may forget and it is very important for the day, then you may simply write it in the space provided below it.
In order to use it or just for trying it out, you may download it from the below given link and it will be downloaded into your computer in almost no time as it is a very small and simple utility. While working you may observe that the current date is always circled in red and any of the date that you select would be in blue coloured shadow and if there are any notes related to that particular date then they will be displayed below. Also, to figure it out, that for which dates you have made entries in the notes part, all the dates with notes will always appear in bold numbers.
So, in this way you may select any date and can write a note for that particular day using Xcalday. Whenever you no more want those notes then simply remove those notes by just deleting the text entered by you. Although, the note area is fixed and you may observe that it can't be changed in size, but still it allows you to enter as many words as you like and after entering the content you may use arrow keys, which works equal to a scroll bar, in order to move the contents for view.
Overall, Xcalday is a pretty simple and one of the smallest utility which is completely free and clean without any plug-in. As said earlier, it hardly takes any space in memory and on disk, and it always sticks to the desktop. It doesn't disturb you in your work and will never overlap with the current working window. So, in order to try it out, simply download it from the below given link.


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Without looking at your link... if that is true, then union rules do not defend members from breaking ranks with the Sheriff... what does that tell you?
I know Police Departments are unionized, but I am not so sure that Sheriff's offices are. Besides that Virginia is a right to work state, so even if a company, or other entity, has unions working for it, you do not have to join the union to work there.


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The Daiso Inflatable Boobs instantly give your chest a boost. These stick-on breasts are filled with a liquid packet that bursts when squeezed, leading to its full inflation.
From Japan, the Daiso Inflatables will probably feel realistic, but unfortunately from the pictures, I don't think they could pass as looking real.
Implications - The fake boob craze has died down quite a bit from the previous years and more woman are opting for push-up bras to do the trick instead of plastic surgery. Woman are being empowered to embrace how they are naturally built and love their bodies the way they are. "Real" women are now the objects of desire and marketers should take note of this naturalistic ideal.
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From: Mary Lou
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Date: Mar 13, 1998 at 19:44:09
Subject: Re: Algebra 1 activity needed
Colleen, do your students know how to use algebra tiles? If they do, perhaps they could make a set of tiles to represent a polynomial. Perhaps they could make a solution to the product of three binomials. For example: what does (x + 2)(x + 1)(x + 0.5) look like? It is a solid. I suggest this as a project for partners. They would have to make 8 rectangular solids with dimensions that gave all of the different products such as x by x by x, x by x by .5, x by x by 1, etc. Have you ever seen the book by Don Balka using number tiles? It is sold by Creative Publications/Dale Seymour. Using the ten number tiles, which are 0, 1, 2, ..., 8, 9, students would have to make up sheets where all ten of the tiles are used exactly once. I have done this with factoring, multiplication, roots, and powers. Students working together could make an entire book of different problems for you. My algebra 1 students always enjoyed doing the sheets. They might enjoy making them if their names were on them!
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text: If it's back to school for your kids, and maybe back to the basics for you, then perhaps Ladner and the surrounding areas are where you should be considering a lifestyle change to. This convenient location, just south of the tunnel, has plenty to offer. Good schools, a safe environment, and reasonably priced real estate, together with excellent shopping make the mighty little village of Ladner well worth your consideration. Oh, and for you berry pickers, the famous local blackberries are back, to the delight of berry lovers from near and far. For more information on what Ladner might offer you please feel free to e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com or cal me at 778 233 9694.


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It's 2015. Time to start writing about things that really matter. Time to ignore all the noise and nonsense and put effort into the really important holy shit Taylor Swift fell down some stairs on New Years Eve!
Source: vine.co / Via: vine.co
Selina's Vine is titled "taylor tripped ohfmmkg" and that's our sentiment exactly. ohfmmkg. Swift stumbled momentarily, recovered, and continued to walk down the stairs.
No word on if there was a banana peel or spilled juice on the stairs, though I imagine whoever was responsible for it was promptly fired and/or whipped.
The fall came only seconds after Swift's performance on (deep breath) Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2015. Just Jared has all the details, of which there are multiple:
It seems Taylor is totally fine though as minutes later she appeared on stage to count down the seconds as the ball dropped, where Ryan Seacrest gave her his coat to stay warm.
Welcome to 2015. This is the kind of hard-hitting, investigative journalism you can expect all year from What's Trending.


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Congress Should Have Courage to Make Our Roads and Bridges Safe, Protect Jobs, By Fixing the Highway Trust Fund Crisis, Rather Than Duct-Taping Problem
Jul 15, 2014, 17:49 ET from Laborers' International Union of North America
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Terry O'Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers' International Union of North America – made the following statement today regarding the passage of a short-term patch to the Highway Trust Fund in the U.S. House:
While America should be relieved that Congress appears to be moving to prevent a complete collapse of the Highway Trust Fund next month, law-makers have no excuses for abdicating their responsibility to pass a long-term, full-investment bill.
The direction Congress is moving does nothing to address the safety of motorists, jobs at risk and economic competitiveness. One in four of our nation's bridges will remain deficient or obsolete. Poor road conditions will continue to contribute to a third of traffic fatalities – about 10,000 lives needlessly lost each year.
There is still time to pass a long-term reauthorization this year, but Congress needs the courage to get past politics, to find the ability to lead and to develop the will to make our roads and bridges safe by fixing them – not duct-taping them.
While a number of members of Congress have had the courage and conviction to address the need for long-term investment in America's crumbling infrastructure, too many in both chambers cower at the thought of taking a vote that will actually move our nation forward.
LIUNA will continue to support the true leaders who will fight for these solutions.
The half-million members of LIUNA – the Laborers' International Union of North America – are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build America.
See LIUNA's campaign to press for long term, full investment in our roads and bridges – including radio ads, billboards, online action and the "Getting Schooled in Infrastructure" school bus tour – at www.FixOurBridges.org. For up-to-the-minute information on the "Getting Schooled" tour, follow LIUNA on twitter @LIUNA.
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Get on the Bus is a program that takes children and their caregivers to see a mother or father, who is incarcerated in a California prison.
The trip is planned around the Mother's Day and Father's Day weekends. The main thing to remember about Get on the Bus is that this project is for the children, who have been away from their parent for years, or in some instances have never seen their parent.
Each year, Good Shepherd Parish usually sponsors at least one bus at the cost of $4,000, which is obtained by parishioner donations. In addition to the base cost of the bus, there is a need for 1) family volunteers to meet the child's caregiver and fill out the paper work for access into the prison, 2) people who will either donate or get donations for the snacks and supplies on the buses (kids eat a lot of snacks) and, 3) donations for the 4:00 a.m. breakfast that the children and care givers eat before they "get on the bus" for their trip. Volunteers will also be needed to prepare activity bags, so the kids will have something to do on the 4-hour bus ride to and from the prison.
Volunteers are also needed at 3:30 a.m. on May 30, 2015 to help by greeting the families as they arrive at Good Shepherd Church and making them feel welcome, signing families in, serving breakfast, loading the buses with supplies and snacks, and seeing off the children and caregivers as they start on their trip to the prison.
You may also donate by visiting the Get on the Bus website: [www(dot)getonthebus(dot)us]. And, if you do, please use the code CMC 01, so that our buses will get credit for the donations. The Get on the Bus organization has lost several grants that they have had for years, so know that your donations are most appreciated and needed in these tough economic times.
If you can help, please contact Betty Nguyen at bettynguyen(at)outlook(dot)com or 310.818.3820.


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Thursday, I tried the cardio tennis first mentioned by reporter Paula Hunt in the Jan. 9 S.A. Life section of the Express-News. It was a blast. The best thing was being able to hang in there for the almost hour-long workout. And afterward, except for a few knee twinges (I'll skip the lunges next time), I felt great. It was a hit with all the woman in my group. And we were quite a group. One was in her 40s, one in her 50s (me), one in her 60s and one in her 70s. The others had more tennis time than me but that just shows that anyone can do it. If you're curious about what the workout entails, you can look for a video of the class online at mysanantonio.com next week. I am so sold on the program, I'm going to sign up for a weekly class. It will be a fun addition to my weekly workouts. Maybe I'll see you there.
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Chris Williams is strolling through a hallway of Vanderbilt's McGugin Center on a perfect April afternoon with his new wife by his side and a smile on his face.
He cordially greets people, cracks jokes and handles media interviews with a cheerful approach.
In less than a week, he's going to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft and will, for all intents and purposes, become an instant millionaire.
These days, it's good to be Chris Williams.
The 6-foot-7, 320-pound former Vanderbilt offensive tackle is headed for a big day Saturday. Draft analysts predict he will most likely be picked No. 12 overall by the Denver Broncos or No. 14 overall by the Chicago Bears.
Both teams need help at left tackle, and Williams is a hot prospect after a college career in which he became one of the best at his position in the Southeastern Conference. Some consider him the best Vanderbilt has ever produced.
If Williams is nervous, it doesn't show. He plans to play a round of golf Saturday morning before gathering with friends and family at a downtown Nashville establishment to watch the draft.
"I'm just real excited," Williams said. "I just want to get with a team and find my home, where I'm going to be for the next several years and maybe for the rest of my career."
Who knew Williams would be in this lofty position when he arrived at Vanderbilt in 2003 as a 245-pound tackle out of Glynn, La.?
VU offensive-line coach Robbie Caldwell had an inkling and joked that Williams was "a walking millionaire but doesn't even know it."
By 2006, Williams weighed more than 300 pounds. By 2007, he was 320. Starting both years at left tackle, he became one of the top players in the SEC and allowed only two quarterbacks sacks in 1,558 snaps.
He also became the first Vanderbilt offensive lineman since 1984 to earn All-SEC recognition from the league's coaches.
During Williams' overpowering 2007 season, it wasn't uncommon for opposing teams to move their best pass rusher to the other side of the field in order to stay away from Williams.
Not only is Williams a behemoth, he's been labeled by Caldwell as "the smartest player I've ever coached."
"He's smart, understands the position and understands the game," added Tony Pauline, NFL Draft analyst for SportsIllustrated.com.
With the draft on the horizon, Williams says he has nothing left to prove.
"I think I've made a great case," he said. "I played in the Senior Bowl, went to the Combine, did Pro Day, been on visits for the past two weeks. I've done about all I can. No complaints from me."
Some people do have complaints, however.
The knock on Williams is a pass-blocking specialist who isn't a nasty or effective run blocker. Read any evaluation of Williams this spring, and it's a recurring theme.
"Without a doubt, he does have a passive style," Pauline said.
Wrote ESPN.com: "He has a bit too much finesse to his game at this point."
Williams disagrees. He quickly points out that Vanderbilt's pass-oriented spread offense forced him to become more proficient as a pass blocker.
"Our offense wasn't exactly a power offense," he said.
As for the issue of meanness, Williams simply chuckles.
"You can ask people I played against," he said. "Line up across from me and find out how mean I am. People don't think I'm mean because of the way I come off when you meet me, maybe. The person I am on the field and the person I am off the field are two completely different people."
True enough, Williams is an easygoing and affable sort. Marissa Love found that out a few years ago when Williams and some Commodore teammates ate dinner at a Nashville steakhouse where she was waiting tables.
As Williams was leaving, Love asked a friend to give him her phone number.
"I thought he was cute and didn't want to let him pass me by," Love said.
Williams called her the next day, and the rest is history. They were married April 5 in Lakeland, La., near Williams' hometown.
Since then, Williams has continued to speak with interested NFL teams and conduct media interviews. With the latter, he's been in typical form.
During an interview with a Denver television station, he removed his two false front teeth and smiled at the camera. While speaking with The City Paper this week, he joked that the only way he won't be drafted Saturday is "if I go out and knock off a liquor store or something."
Assuming Williams stays out of jail, he isn't expected to be available for long Saturday once the draft begins.
"He's probably a top 16 guy," Pauline said. "I'll be surprised if he gets past Chicago. They desperately need a left tackle."
Williams admits he would welcome an opportunity to play in Chicago or Denver, but isn't jumping to conclusions.
"I just want to play," he said. "What's the point of having a preference when you don't get to pick, anyway? You're just setting yourself up."
Left tackles are in abundance for this draft, led by Michigan's Jake Long, who signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins this week and will be No. 1 overall pick Saturday.
Other top prospects include Ryan Clady of Boise State, Jeff Otah of Pittsburgh and Gosder Cherilus of Boston College.
Williams knows the competition is fierce but isn't lacking for confidence.
"I personally feel like I'm the best left tackle in the class, but nobody really knows how teams rank players," he said. "I've talked with some teams that feel like I'm the best left tackle prospect in the draft."
These days, it's good to be Chris Williams.


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Each year in April, the Liberal Arts Honors program holds a lecture series in honor of Rodney K. Delasanta, Ph.D. '53, program director from 1987-2004. Under his guidance, the program expanded from approximately 25 students to more than 100 students per class year.
Dr. Delasanta, who passed away in 2007, served as a member of the PC faculty since 1961. He was a visiting professor at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, for the 1969-70 academic year and a visiting associate professor at Brown University in 1983. In addition to service as chair of the Department of English and assistant director of the Study Abroad Program at the College, Dr. Delasanta also served as chairman of the Rhodes Scholarship Nominating Committee for Rhode Island. He received the College's President's Distinguished Faculty Award in 1999 and The Very Reverend Vincent C. Dore, O.P. Award from the Providence College Alumni Association in 1996.
STEM to STEAM: The Meaning of Innovation
John Maeda, former president of the Rhode Island School of Art and Design
Maeda focused on how adding art and design to the national STEM subjects—science, technology, engineering, and math—can turn STEM into STEAM. Maeda demonstrated that critical thinking, critical making, and creative leadership can lead the country to an enlightened form of innovation where art, design, technology, and business meet.
The Use and Abuse of Dictionaries
Ammon Shea, author and editor
Shea talked about the unexpected joys to be found in reading the dictionary for fun and profit, as he describes the year he spent reading the Oxford English Dictionary in its entirety.
The Achievement of Pope John Paul II
George Weigel, distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics & Public Policy Center
One of America's leading Catholic intellectuals, Wiegel discussed the enduring accomplishments of John Paul's papacy (1978-2005). He noted that John Paul II "recast the Office of Peter in the twenty-first century as an office of evangelical witness."
Each recipient receives a $500 stipend and recognition for writing the single best essay in his or her first year of Honors DWC
2013: Colleen Gardner
2012: Francis Rowland, Vincent Whalen
2011: Laura Wells
2010: Lynnzie Marinaccio
2009: Melissa Tran
2008: David Laprade


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globular cluster
General Science
- noun a cluster of densely packed stars, approximately spherical in shape, located within a spherical halo around the Milky Way galaxy
- Tight-packed type of star cluster – in contrast to the galactic clusters – which can contain 10,000 to over a million stars and which are found above and below the plane of the galaxy, but rarely near to it. Globular clusters are ancient objects at whose heart there may often lie a black hole (a thesis put forward because of X-rays observed coming from globular clusters). Their great age is shown by the spectra of globular cluster stars, which are poor in heavy elements, indicating that they formed when there were lower abundances of such elements than now. M3 in Canes Venatici is a well-known globular cluster. The stars in a globular cluster concentrate near its centre, where an observer would see a sky which was massively brighter than our own night sky.


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The Indian state of Kerala has enchanted the tourists for its city tour of Kottayam famous in the world for its exotic backwaters, scenic landscape, bird sanctuaries, temples and churches that leave the last long impression in the mind of tourists. It is because of its natural beauty, the city of Kottayam is also known as the land of letters because of the highest literacy in India, land of lakes and latex which is laying below the sea level. The famous Booker prize winning Book "God of Small Thing" is based on the theme of a village in Kottayam. The district of Kottayam is surrounded by Ernakulam district from its northern side, Idukki district from its eastern side, the districts of Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta on its southern part.
Geographically, the city of Kottayam is located between latitude 9o 15' and 10o 21' and longitude 76o 22' and 77o 25'. Kottayam is famous for unique features of its land and location. It is surrounded by the lofty Western Ghats from the eastern side along with Idukki district, Vembanad Lake and the green paddy fields from its western side, the district of Ernakulam from its northern side and the districts of Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta from its southern side. Because of its location, the city of Kottayam has become the commercial centre of Kerala.
The district of Kottayam is well connected by the roadways, railways and airways that make the flow of the tourists easy to this tourist destination of Kottayam. The brief descriptions of its access are as follows:
Air:Cochin Airport is the nearest airport from Kottayam which is located at a distance of 76 Km from Kottayam. Another airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) which is 160 Km away from the district of Kottayam.
Rail:The railway station of Kottayam is located just 2 Km away from the central bus station with a distance of 165 Kms from Kollam and 65 Kms from Ernakulam.
Road: The district of Kottayam is well connected by roadways with its two bus stations of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus station on T.B. Road and a Private Bus Stand near the railway station.
The word "Kottayam" is derived from the two words of Malayalam "Kotta" which means "fort" and "Akkam" which means "inside". So, the combined meaning of the word Kottayam is "inside the fort". Historically, the city of Kottayam is very significant in many respects like birthplace of the state's publishing industry and is considered as a home to a number of globally renowned newspapers and magazines including Malayala Manorama, The Week, Mathrubhumi, and Deepika. The city of Kottayam is famous in the history for its Land of Letters, Latex and Lakes. It is the land of letters because of the district has achieved the highest literacy rate in India, it is the Land of Lakes because of the different lakes forming in great expanse of water called the Vembanad into which a network of rivers like Manimala, Pamba, Achankovil empty. It is the Land of Latex because the district abounds in extensive rubber plantation along with coffee and tea plantations.
The climate of Kottayam is a mixture of hot and humid which may be classified as equatorial type of climate with high temperature during hot season in the plains from March to May. However, with the arrival of December the climate cools down. The average rainfall of Kottayam district is 3130.33mm/year.
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The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake at a distance of 16 Km from the district of Kottayam. The tourists from all over the world visited here for bird watch like water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian duck.
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A display of unique large collection of superior quality driftwood articles of very
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The famous monument of Kottayam is Poonjar Palace famous in the world for its rare collections of antiques, rock cut lamps, sculptures etc. of the bygone era. This monument of Kottayam is also famous for an amazing replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple.
Since the time immemorial, Kottayam is regarded as the centre of preserving the culture and heritage. So, the festivals of Kottayam are reflections of an age old vibrant cultural inheritance. That is why the district of Kottayam is regarded as the cradle of religious harmony as exemplified by the numerous festivals.
Attuvela This is the two days festival dedicated to the goddess of Elamkavu that signifies the arrival of her sister Kodungalloor to meet Elamkavu.
Ettumanoor Festival This is the ten-day annual festival celebrated in February – March to honor the age-old temple that has brought glory and fame to the place.
Perunal This festival is one of the most famous festivals of Kottayam, Kerala dedicated to St. Marry Church, Manarkad. This festival is also known 'Ettu Nompu Perunnal' in which most of the women is observing fast and on the last three days colorful processions are being taken out with golden crosses.
Thirunakara Festival The annual festival of this temple falls in the months of March-April, when folk
arts like "Mayilattam' and 'Velakali' are presented in the temple grounds
during the evenings.
The Kerala district of Kottayam has fascinated the imagination of the tourists for its various sight seeing attractions to explore the beauty of Kottayam. Some of the famous attractions of the district of Kottayam are Champakara famous for its Ayurvedic Centre; Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Excursions :
Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Karimbukayam - Meloram


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My kids seem to be keeping track of how long it's been since we've been to Chuck E. Cheese's! And last week we finally had the chance to go again! We had been planning on it for some time, but it seemed like every time that we would plan on going, someone was getting sick! So this time the kids were really pumped to go.
Whenever we go to Chuck-E-Cheese we always order a pizza, and some beverages – along with some tokens to use. I usually check out their site for coupons – but totally forgot to get the coupons this time. Thankfully I was able to load them up on my phone and use the coupons that way!
Right now at chuck E. Cheese – Each 18-ounce cup contains a game piece for "Let the Good Times Rip" in-store game. Simply peel off the game piece and see what you won! The prizes are awesome, too – like a $5,000 Disney® Cruise Line Vacation, XBox One™ Console, Razor Crazy Cart™, PlayStation® 4 Console, Chuck E. Cheese's gift cards, board games, tickets and more.
This in-store game is going on now until March 31st so don't miss out! Grand prize winners can go to www.chuckecheese.com/peelnwin to redeem their grand prize. Tickets are redeemable at the merchandise counter. For more chances to win, keep coming back in to play the game and make sure to sign up for the Chuck E-Club® or visit the website to find coupons before your next visit.
Between the four of us, we ended up with 25 extra tickets – which was just the extra tickets that we needed to let us get some really cool prizes!
So head over to Chuck E's For a chance to win a great Vacation or some other awesome items.. I was *really* crossing my fingers for the Disney Cruise – but… I'll have to go back again soon to try again!
Either way, It's likely due-time for a Chuck E Cheese trip, and this game is just an extra little perk.
I love that it keeps the kids (and my husband) entertained while I chill out eating from the salad bar!
For money saving tips, be sure to see this post I wrote: 10 Tips to Thrift Your Way through Chuck E Cheeses.
When was your last Chuck-E "Vacation"?


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Friday, August 28, 2009
Gardens are full of beautiful vignettes, surprises and delights – if you take a few moments to look for them. Strolling with my camera through Fairchild not long ago I came upon two such garden moments: a curled Cecropia leaf and lichens on a palm trunk.
Cecropias are pioneer trees in the rain forest. They have short-lived seeds that germinate in the full sun of a light gap and then race upwards at a dozen feet a year. There are several species of this tree and they are found in varying conditions, from wet to dry, from sea level to mountaintop. Their palmate leaves are quite large in order to soak up enough sun to produce such prodigious growth, and when they fall and dry, the under sides are beige-white. Some cecropias live with a particular species of ant in their hollow stems. The ants fight off other insects that might eat the leaves in exchange for glycogen that the tree kindly produces at the base of the leaf stems what are called Mullerian bodies.
Lichens are a combination of an alga and a fungus, living together to benefit each other. Some are rather flat, others leafy, and still others are "shrubby." Lichen fossils have been dated to 400 million years ago. Many lichens are sensitive indicators of air pollution. They like dry conditions, relatively speaking, and form on trees, rocks and in areas such as the scrub ecosystem of Florida – hot, sandy and windswept. There, you'll find reindeer moss, round and puffy lichens covering the sand. They don't have roots, but get moisture from dew.
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An Alberta government minister has met with Canada's spy agency to discuss concerns about Freemen-on-the-Land.
The meeting was one of a series of consultations that Service Alberta Minister Manmeet Bhullar and Justice Minister Jonathan Denis are holding with law enforcement groups to discuss the movement.
"It's very prudent for us to reach out," said Bhullar, who met yesterday with the Canadian Security Intelligence Agency (CSIS).
It's not clear whether Denis or anyone else attended that meeting, but Bhullar says the province is looking to know what intelligence may have been gathered on the growing movement.
Last month in Calgary, a man claiming to be a Freeman declared a rental home as his "embassy."
The day he was arrested, a trapper in northern Alberta received a call from another man claiming to be a Freeman, who told the trapper his property now belonged to him.
An arrest in that case was made this week.
Freemen don't believe in statute law and declare themselves to be independent of government jurisdiction.
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There's a time and a place for everything, and yes, that includes eyelash glues. Luckily, our options are limited to just two: CLEAR and DARK.
Now that you know how to properly apply your false eyelash glues (if you need a review, you can click here), the next big question is… what to use when? As your friendly false eyelash experts, we decided to dish out our expertise…
If you're new to false eyelashes (or are just plain terrible at putting them on)…
…clear tone adhesives are your best friends.
Most false eyelash newbies have a tough time applying their lashes; they slide them around, peel them off, drop them onto their eyelids where they didn't want them to fall, etc. We totally understand. Luckily, clear glue really does dry clear so go ahead and make all the adjustments you need to achieve that perfect fit. No one will know you're not a pro.
If you're wearing light/white/bright feather or color lashes…
…clear adhesives are the way to go.
Can you imagine looking at this gorgeous picture only to find that you can see dark glue at the base of every single feather piece? The last thing you want people to notice about your fabulous lashes is the glue they're clinging to. Choose clear glue when wearing light colored color or feather lashes to make sure your lashes, not the glue, take the spotlight.
In other words, always match your glue tone to your lash tone.
BTW, if you're looking for some really helpful tips on how to wear your color lashes, we've got a fabulous blog post about that right here. —–>
If you're looking for more intensity from your lashes…
…dark toned glue can take you there.
We all know that false eyelashes can do wonders for your eyes (mascara ads just wouldn't be the same without them! ;)), but pair them with a dark-toned adhesive, and you've just given yourself a whole new upgrade.
Dark glues dry black, making them perfect when paired with thick, black lashes or smoky eye makeup. Dark adhesive intensifies and darkens the lash line, gives extra depth to your eyeliner, and makes your eyes look brighter and more sparkly with its sleek, inky, semi-shiny finish.
If you're wearing under/bottom/lower lashes……think of clear adhesives as your insurance policy.
Applying under lashescan be quite tricky – if you're not used to the process, you're almost guaranteed to get some adhesive on your under-eye area. We're lucky that clear adhesive is so forgiving. Clear glues are the definite choice for a clean, natural-looking under lash application.
If you're feeling bold, go ahead and use dark-toned adhesive to intensify your lower lash line. For those of you who want the intensity but are not yet ready to start using dark toned adhesive with your under lashes, we were kind enough to provide an under lash with a black band. You're welcome. 😉
If you're looking for instant eyeliner (or are just plain lazy!)…
… dark adhesive can take care of that for you.
This works best if you have naturally dark lashes and are going for a very minimal look. (Steady hands will help, too!) False eyelashes don't always have to be dramatic, so choose a pair that are light in density or are similar to your natural lash length for a subtly enhanced look. Our gorgeous Mystic lashes (like the pair that Sunny is wearing in the picture above) all have thicker lash bands, so you get even more of that effortless eyeliner/lash line-darkening effect. Curl your lashes, apply a thin strip of dark-toned adhesive onto your falsies, and lower them onto your eyes as close to the lash line as possible.
Voila, instant eyeliner! You can even draw on a tiny little wing tip if you like.
Clean, simplistic, natural, and easy to do.
I know that was a lot of information at once, but I'm pretty sure you're now better informed compared to before you read this blog!
Up until now, all information was pertaining to strip lash glues … which leads us to the final installment of this ridiculously awesome All About Adhesives series:
As with all our superb blog posts, you should definitely read this! (Or else I'm never going to post anything this informative again. XD**)
This is Professor Bonnie, signing off…
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The YWCA of Youngstown celebrated women at an International Women's Day event Wednesday evening.
About 100 people showed up to the event which encouraged diversity and the uniqueness of other cultures.
Those who attended were treated to a multicultural fashion show, food, and music from around the world.
Organizers said it was their way of showing pride in the diversity of our culture. They said diversity is what makes Youngstown great.
"We're not as exposed to diversity as much as some of the more metropolitan cities are," Varada Bhide said. "We thought this would be fun to kind of get everyone together and just celebrate being a woman and being from different cultures."
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The South Korean company, the second-biggest panel maker globally, aims to capture around 30% of the automotive display market, effectively doubling its worldwide market share in the process.
LG Display is best known as one of the biggest suppliers of screens for Apple's iPhones. Now, the company – which has rivals like Japan Display or Sharp – has started the testing process for organic light-emitting diode technology, to be used in the flat panels supplied to German automakers, according to James Shin, head of LG Display's Automotive Business. Capturing 30% of the auto screen market would allow it to almost double the segment's market share by 2018.
"People are now watching TVs at home and using smartphones while moving, but in the near future they will be able to work and watch movies in the car," Shin said an interview. "Cars will eventually become another cultural and living space. What carmakers are dreaming of eventually is vehicles that are entirely covered in displays," Shin added.
Technology companies from LG Display to Nvidia Corp. have taken a huge interest lately in the vehicle market, as the cars today are increasingly more technological then just a decade ago. The scope moves towards using panels throughout the cabin, increasing their use from navigation and control displays.
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It seems like everyone has some kind of mobile device these days. They're so distracting that places like hospitals and restaurants are banning people from using them while inside those buildings.
Certain areas of the United States are passing laws that prohibit people from using them while driving. But all the people using these devices have one clear benefit, and that's in mobile marketing for your small business.
If your small business website isn't compatible with mobile devices, then you're giving up the opportunity to reach millions of mobile internet users, some of who rarely if ever use an actual computer. Depending on the type of device they use, how your website appears to them could look very different compared to what you see on your computer screen.
Creating a Mobile-Friendly Small Business Website
WordPress is a great platform for small business websites. It's a great place to start because it's easy to update. Google likes WordPress. WordPress is updated frequently and there are a lot of features called plugins that you can just turn on. There's even one to make your website more mobile-friendly by doing things like making your blog posts more readable.
A lot of the newer plugins have something called responsive web design. Those will actually reformat themselves based on the size of the screen viewing them. WordPress offers a lot of great solutions and if you already use the content management system, it's going to be easier to give visitors to your site a nice viewing experience.
Designating an Employee to Update the Website
A lot of business owners are so busy, but they also have staff that can learn how to mobile-enable the company website. If this sounds like your situation and you aren't technically inclined, consider signing up an employee for a class like Mobile Marketing for Non-Techies through
www.theschoolofinternetmarketing.com, where people can learn to use WordPress to build their own site in a single weekend.
The benefit of signing up an employee for a course like this is that they're probably younger. They are probably more internet-friendly. And best of all, they probably have a mobile device – or maybe even a plethora of mobile devices that they can use to see how your company website appears via those different methods.
WordPress is the Cost-Efficient Choice
The next thing to consider is, how practical is this? It's not uncommon to run across someone who has spent thousands of dollars in an attempt to build a website that they don't know anything about – including whether or not it's mobile-enabled, or how to update it with that fresh content that Google loves. In that sense, WordPress is the obvious choice.
WordPress has all the functionality of software that would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars little more than a decade ago. Most of the plugins you need are free, or you might decide to invest a few dollars on a specialty theme or to learn how to get started. For a small business, WordPress is very cost effective.
Mobile Marketing Plugins for WordPress
Plugins are similar to an iPhone or Android app, where you download it and it extends the functionality of your smartphone, tablet, or other internet-ready device. A plugin is the same idea. It adds more functionality to your website, and most of the apps are free. Here are some plugins that help make your WordPress site more mobile-friendly.
- DeviceAtlas – This little plugin packs quite a punch. It determines what type of device your visitor is using and then directs them to the mobile version of your site that is compatible with their device operating system.
- WordPress Mobile Adapter – In just a few clicks, make your WordPress site readily able to support more than 5,000 we-enabled devices.
- WordPress Mobile Pack – This plugin gives a lot of control. However, it has so many options that it can seem overwhelming at first.
When people are searching for you on your phone from Google or some other way, they're going to wind up at your website first. So you want your website to look right without requiring them to download an app first. It's inconvenient, and many will just move on to another site instead of going through the hassle of downloading an app.
One of the misconceptions people have is mobile apps versus mobile-enabled websites. People are used to downloading app, and apps are great. Everyone with a smartphone has used apps whether it's to play Angry Birds or Draw Something, or just to use Yelp or Foursquare to find a restaurant. As a small business owner, you can do both but the starting point is to get your website mobile-enabled. From there, the possibilities are endless.
James Martell is an Internet pioneer who discovered the lucrative world of the Internet in 1999. He is a leading expert in affiliate marketing, SEO & outsourcing. He lives in White Rock BC, a suburb of Vancouver, with his wife Arlene. Follow him on Twitter @JamesDMartell


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Today, I have an announcement of my own: I'm leaving my job as Focus page editor of the Orange County Register and moving to Texas.
Starting in early December, I'll be managing editor for visuals of the Victoria Advocate — a paper I've admired greatly and about which I've written often, here in the blog.
Monday, Advocate editor Chris Cobler announced to his staff:
I'm delighted to announce that Charles Apple will be joining our team as managing editor/visuals.
As an industry leader in newspaper design, Charles needs little introduction, but I'll briefly summarize his wide range of experience: Early in his career, he was a sports stringer for the Rock Hill (S.C.) Evening Herald and later became a graphic artist there. His remarkable work led him to similar positions at the Raleigh, N.C., News & Observer, the Chicago Tribune and Des Moines Register.
He served for five years as graphics director of the Virginian Pilot until the recession hit in 2008. From there, he further enhanced his national reputation as an international consultant and through his blog, which is a must-read for all newspaper designers…
To bring in a journalist of this caliber, [managing editor] Becky, [design director] Kiko and I discussed how best to structure the newsroom. Through those conversations, we landed on the title of managing editor/visuals… Becky's title will be adjusted slightly to managing editor/content, but her job description remains unchanged, except that she obviously will be working closely with Charles on the visual aspect of our content.
You might be wondering why Charles would come to a smaller newspaper like the Victoria Advocate from his current position as Focus editor at the Orange County (Calif.) Register. As many of you know, Charles has been a huge fan of the creative work we have done at the Advocate for many years, and that's how he and I first became acquainted. With the turmoil in the industry, Charles believes community newspapers like the Advocate are the future and appreciates, as I do, the family ownership here.
His first day is set for Dec. 1. He and his wife, Sharon, will be in Victoria Oct. 29-Nov. 2 on an apartment-hunting expedition.
As exciting as my new job sounds, please understand: I leave California with a great deal of sadness. I love my colleagues at the Register and my editors have been very kind to me. Focus page editor has been the most fun job I've ever had.
In addition, my daughter and I just love California.
Some of you know I have occasional health issues with asthma, allergies and the like. I've never breathed better than I have here in Orange County. I imagine I'll be allergic to every other molecule in the air in Texas, just as I was in Virginia, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina and the rest.
Sadly, my wife, Sharon, never made the move to California. She came to see us a couple of times, but she lingered a bit in Atlanta to help deal with family matters.
But, sadly, it's time for us to move on. I'm just lucky I have a top-notch outfit like the Advocate — and a top-notch editor like Chris — who's willing to provide me with a new professional challenge.
The Advocate is a family-owned daily that circulates an average of 26,531 papers on weekdays. The city is about two hours from San Antonio, two hours from Houston, two hours from Austin and two hours from Corpus Christi. It's maybe 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.
Victoria is a gorgeous little city with deep historical roots. You guys know how much I love history. I was completely charmed by the place during my visit there several weeks ago.
The whole small-town, family thing was driven home — almost literally — when my mom drove down from her place in Fort Worth and crashed my interview.
The Advocate likes to surprise and delight its readers as often as possible. As Chris notes, I've blogged about the paper frequently over the years.
The plan is for me to continue building Focus pages here in Southern California through Thanksgiving. We plan to move over the holiday.
Chris covered the standard biographical info above, so let's skip that this time. If you feel compelled to see more details about my career, read this item I posted 20 months ago, when I moved to the west coast.
A great way to sample some of my work here in California would be to read about the two-day Focus page series on the Beach Boys I did back in June.
Or, you can check out my gallery at NewsPageDesigner. I'm several months behind in posting my work, but you'll definitely get the idea.
Before I got into teaching, I spent several years as a graphics reporter, artist and editor. One of my favorite battle stories is the work my staff did covering the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003.
Before I got into management, I was known for my work as a graphic artist. This was the assignment that really took my career to the next level.
That ran in May 1995.
Not only did I design and draw that page, I also researched and wrote it. I was also known for my work reporting graphics for breaking news stories.
More recently, I've done a bit of freelance graphic work. One of my most successful projects has been a big election grid that I originally built in 2000 and have updated for every presidential election cycle since.
In 2012, I sold the graphic to 36 newspapers around the country. Read about that project here.
Chris mentioned I've done teaching and consulting work internationally. That's true: I've been to the Philippines, Nigeria (below), Kenya and especially South Africa.
If you put my six trips to South Africa together, it would total more than nine months.
My very first overseas assignment, however, was to England. And the whole thing was a bit of a fluke. I recently wrote about that here.
When I travel, I blog about my adventures. Here's a sample from my time in Nigeria in March of 2012…
…and here's my final dispatch from Nairobi (above) in August of that same year.
The last time I was on Johannesburg, it snowed. And it never snows there.
In addition to work, I also manage to get in a little fun from time to time. One time, I went to a nature preserve and got to watch them feed the kitties.
When I'm in Cape Town, I like to drive around and take in the scenery.
Or I'll just watch the mountain. Table mountain is just incredible.
So I'm looking forward to moving to Texas and I'm looking forward to getting back into teaching+mentoring mode.
This is gonna be fun. Stay tuned.


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by hglassman on 2012-05-29 22:42:13.2250
I have a brand new spider jam, purchased just a few weeks ago. Almost immediately there has been this intermittent problem. In the middle of playing, suddenly the volume cuts down to maybe half or less. The amp was never even touched when this occurs. Once this has happened, you cannot get the volume up again. Even turning the channel and master volume all the way up barely increased the volume at all. I have found that the only fix is to turn the amp off, wait a couple of seconds, then turn it back on. It then works just fine again- until the next time it happens. It could go for hours, or just a few minutes, there is no regularity nor does the problem correspond to anything. Just here and there intermittently. It is a major problem because now I can never perform with it as it could cut out at any moment on stage. Any ideas of what could be causing it and what to do about it?
by daydreamin7677 on 2012-05-30 06:23:50.0470
Try a simple factory reset. Hold down the Tone/Setting button while powering up. Note this will cause you to lose any custome tones you have created as well as any recordings so you may want to back the up. Also have you checked to make sure you have the latest firmware. Should be 2.09, if not got to thew documents tab at the top of the forum and follow the instructions for firmware upgrade.
by hglassman on 2012-05-30 22:26:18.3500
Thanks for the reply. As this is a brand new amp, wouldn't it have the latest firmware? How exactly do I check to see what version I do have, to see if I have 2.09?
by daydreamin7677 on 2012-05-31 08:35:58.3620
Press the save button and scroll to the bottom of the menu with the big silver wheel, you will see FIRMWARE VERSION, then press the right arrow cursor button and it should say 2.09 if not you will need an upgrade. And to answer your question, yes it should have come from the factory with the latest update but you never know. Did you try the factory reset?
by hglassman on 2012-06-01 15:28:35.2000
Daydreamin, thanks. Yes I did do the factory reset as you prescribed, and yes I do have V2.09 firmware. As the problem was very intermittent, I can't tell if it's solved or not. In a few days, if it doesn't happen, then I can figure this probably did the trick. Thanks again!
by goodfellas on 2012-10-30 01:53:48.9580
I have the same problem and have doen the reset but still no good so I will take it back to the shop soon as I can
The information above may not be current, and you should direct questions to the current forum or review the manual.


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Schapelle Leigh Corby, 27, of Tugun, was arrested at Bali airport after customs officers said they had found a plastic package containing 4.2 kilograms of cannabis leaf and heads in her bodyboard bag on Friday.
She could face the death penalty if charged with drug trafficking, or up to 20 years in prison and a one billion rupiah (A$150,000) fine if charged with importing and possessing an illegal drug.
Corby is being held at police headquarters in the capital Denpasar, where the convicted Bali bombing masterminds were held before their trials.
Sources said she has denied the allegations, and her family has stood by her.
Corby travelled to Bali with two friends and her brother James,
17, on an Australian Airlines flight from Brisbane that went via Sydney.
Her lawyers today met with the Australian consulate-general to request help obtaining information that could help their case.
''We are turning over every stone possible to prove that she is innocent,'' legal counsel Lily Sri Rahayu Lubis said.
''Our main concern is to get the girl out as soon as possible.
''There is no bail for drug-related offences in Indonesia, the only way to get her out is to prove she didn't do it,'' Mrs Lubis said.
Her legal team had contacted authorities at Brisbane and Sydney airports regarding security measures for international luggage from the time it is checked-in until it arrives in the next destination.
They expected to meet a representative from Australian Airlines later today.
They were also enquiring about security measures at Bali airport, and checking whether the weight record of Corby's bodyboard bag in Brisbane matched that in Bali.
Mrs Lubis said Corby may initially be held for up to 20 days while police complete their investigation, but could stay longer if police were granted an extension.
Corby's father, who is suffering from cancer, has said she is innocent.