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The Robbins Christmas Letter 2006
Dear Friends,
Christmas has been sneaking up on us bit by bit over the years, but Christmas 2006 has taken us completely by surprise! We are grateful for the cards and newsletters we have received from you – thanks for those – and for the opportunity to catch up with your news. Thank you too for those who have indicated that this missive is awaited! Even if such statements are 'la politesse' we appreciate it, and the statements have encouraged us to at least start this epistle prior to Christmas!
I guess it's a sign of age [speak for yourself – Ed] [I was – sub-Ed] but we honestly do not know where this year has gone! How often we find ourselves lamenting thus with our friends who generally agree and thus, we assume, are similarly challenged [except for you, of course, dear reader – Ed]. On the subject of age [careful! – Ed] … We mark each birthday quietly together, but to push the boat out
Photo: Mine host awaits the guests!
Ever one for a bargain, Larry discovered that at 55 he could sign up for a 'Seniors Card' which, at $60 for 5 years, gives discounts with various firms etc. We went to the pictures on Christmas Eve, using the card for the first time. It worked well and we saved $6 [6 months' subscription saved already! – Ed] but Larry is in a bit of a frump at the moment because the girl at the ticket desk didn't even look at the card, just accepted that L was entitled to seniors' discount!
Well, this year Larry went on a big trip, but Jane eschewed the opportunity saying "I don't have a great desire to go in a boat around Cape Horn, and I have even less desire to see the Horn through a galley window!" [It's a porthole or scuttle – Ed] [Whatever! – sub Ed] Yes, Larry did the trip that we mentioned last year. He was invited to join 7 other guys [All the other partners were similarly sensible! – Ed] who flew to Chile to join a chartered yacht which took them down the Straits of Magellan, Beagle Channel and round the Horn. (www.pelagic.co.uk) Two of the party landed at the Horn and got the passports stamped, bringing back a souvenir stone from the beach. The stone is now mounted on a piece of wood from the wreck of a small missionary ship MV LOGOS which was wrecked in the Beagle Channel in 1988. Larry had visited the ship in Auckland in 1977/8 so was interested to board and explore the wreck (Photo above).
Chile was an interesting place to visit and the trip, which took 12 days, was deemed 'well worthwhile', though it has not wakened any nascent desire to go off deep-water yachting!
We went away together to the South Island in July [this is mid-winter in NZ – Ed]. Larry married a friend's daughter on a beautiful secluded beach in the Abel Tasman National Park [we stayed in a wonderful lodge courtesy of our hosts – Ed]. The weather was excellent though we had to wade ashore from the water taxi and the water was COLD (and the beach icy!).
Afterwards we drove south, visiting a number of tourist spots on the way. We enjoyed a hot spa under the crystal clear winter sky at Hanmer Springs, and got to see the whales at Kaikoura. For the second time the weather [which Larry described as 'calm – Ed] lead to the cancellation of the boat trip so we scooted down to the airport and flew out. We managed to spot a sperm whale and a small humpback, watching the sperm whale as it dived.
In August we went to Sydney, Australia, for the wedding of a former museum receptionist and had a most enjoyable long-weekend there. Naturally we visited the Maritime Museum and enjoyed a boat trip down the Parramatta River.
Larry is the Hon Nat Sec of the International Sailors Society NZ and took the opportunity to visit the ISS Centres in Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin and Bluff on the way round. We were very well received by the folk in each centre. ISSNZ co-ordinates the work of, and represents, the 6 independent societies in NZ. Each is quite small but they all do very important welfare work with visiting seafarers, providing a safe environment, the opportunity to phone home or check emails and the like. Jane is the Hon Sec of the Auckland Society and Larry the Hon Treasurer. www.iss.org.nz
Jane has kept very busy on the computer project with the Auckland University of Technology, though there have been some frustrations along the way which she has survived! Larry has had a similarly busy and successful time at the museum (www.nzmaritime.org) with a number of projects coming to fruition towards the end of the year. We both clock up 7 years with our respective organisations at the start of 2007.
Jane at the Antarctic Centre
Jane has continued to operate the sound system at church throughout the year but Larry has surrendered most of his positions there to concentrate on his other activities. He is, though, on the committee set up to look for a new pastor (our minister for the past 6 years is, sadly, moving on) which looks like keeping him busy in the first few months of 2007. He also leads the team who conduct the services at the local hospital about 5 times a year. Larry is now a trustee for the PumpHouse (www.pumphouse.co.nz) a small theatre and gallery in the historic pumphouse on Lake Pupuke which used to supply drinking water to the North Shore.
Larry undertook 24 weddings and 6 baby namings this year, events which he enjoys and already has 10 similar events booked for the New Year. He is still busy with the various websites but does not quite find enough time to do them properly. Fortunately his 'clients' are very understanding and not too demanding. He was elected to the ICMM Executive at the Congress last year and is the ICMM webmaster and newsletter editor. www.icmmonline.org
Sadly, 2006 was not all joy. We lost a good friend, John Candy, to cancer at a young age and will miss him - though like all of our friends, we saw him too infrequently.
And plans for 2007? Jane has applied for a new position within the same project at the university. We are planning a trip to Malta in October for the ICMM Congress. We hope to have time to visit family in UK briefly either on the way there or back. We both hope that 2007 will not be quite as stupidly busy as 2006 and that we won't be making the same lament next year as we opened with!
This comes with our love and best wishes to you all for a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful start to 2007


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Calling All Bloggers: Cathy Doll Asian Beauty Blogger Contest 2018 + New Products
I'm very grateful that this blog gave me opportunities I never thought of, made me dream bigger ones and that it continues to amaze me every single day… thus, I'm always happy to give all the love back to the community. And if there is one thing I'm super compassionate of that would be supporting the endeavors of my fellow content creators. It's also especially heartening whenever one of us is given the chance to represent Philippines internationally. Sobrang nakaka-proud, no? I remembered watching Raiza Contawi's winning moment at the Asian Beauty Blogger Contest on IG Stories last year, I was beaming with joy I tell you.
For this, I am pleased to announce that the Asian Beauty Blogger Contest (ABBC) 2018 is now on its 3rd year to find the best and new talent beauty bloggers; create brand loyalty; brand engagement; and brand and product awareness. And I'm encouraging YOU to join!
– Participants must be at least 18- years of age.
– Participants must be willing to represent the Philippines in Bangkok, Thailand during the regional level of ABBC 2018.
– The contest is open to Metro Manila participants only.
– Participants must be able to shoulder their travel expense for the national round.
Contest Entry Submission
– Create a video blog of Cathy Doll products (Combination of short product review and make up demo — can include other brands but majority is Cathy Doll products). The video must run for a maximum of 8 minutes only with 1080 resolution and should not include a watermark.
– Upload the video on YouTube with the title: "ABBC 2018 PH: (Entry Title)". Email the link to email@example.com with the subject title: Asian Beauty Blogger Contest 2018- Philippines. Attach the ABBC 2018 Application Form.
– Deadline of entry submission is until Friday, July 13, 2018 at 11:59PM. Video status must be "Published" on Youtube on the same day by 11:59PM. Only one video entry per contestant will be accepted.
– Announcement of winners will be on July 17, 2018 thru Cathy Doll Philippines official Facebook page. We will select the Top 5 Video Blogs and winners will receive a Cathy Doll Gift Set.
Schedules & Contest Levels
National Level – It will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 where all Top 5 national finalists will be invited. The Top 5 finalists will undergo two challenges to gauge their skills in the following:
- Beauty + Fashion + Oral Skills – Contestants will undergo a fashion and makeup challenge. Contestants will rummage thru a set of clothes to choose an outfit to wear. They will then do their makeup. After these steps, they will proceed to ramp and showcase their ensemble and explain their look in front of the judges.
- Makeup Skills – ability to create a makeup look using selected Cathy Doll products.
The winners will take home Cathy Doll products and the following cash prizes:
Grand Winner – P50, 000;
1st Runner-up – P35, 000;
2nd Runner-up – P20, 000;
Consolation Prizes – P10, 000
Regional Level– The grand winner will represent Philippines in the Regional ABBC 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand on last week of August 2018. Exact date to be announced. He/ She will be one among eleven (11) other Asian countries participating in the ABBC 2018. Round-trip ticket to and from Bangkok, Thailand and accommodation will be provided.
The Top 3 Over-all winners will be selected by Karmart- Cathy Doll's distributor and will take home the following:
Grand Winner – 100, 000 Baht/ 160,000 Pesos
1st Runner-up – 50, 000 Baht/ 80,000 Pesos
2ndRunner-up – 30,000 Baht/ 48,000 Pesos
Visit http://lifestrong.com.ph/asian-beauty-blogger-contest-abbc-2018/ for more details. Remember, I'm rooting for you!
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Hi lovelies,
I decided to start a new segment here; called the Boss Lady Camp.
I know life can be a bit hard sometimes and a little encouragement, a kind word or inspiring quotes can make things better.
And that's what Boss Lady Camp is all about: grooming, encouraging and inspiring the ladies who are busy following their ambitions.
Are you an MUA? or a Personal Shopper? Maybe you own a boutique? Or you run your own business? Or you are working at rising in your career? Then you are a boss babe or boss lady and these quotes will really make you feel good about yourself.
When people try to be an obstacle, here's what you tell them
When people call you weird, Guess what? It's a good thing.
And remember, above all else that You Rock! Love you.
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More rain increases demand on quality roof drainage systems, but also creates opportunities for new smart solutions.
Climate change is expected to lead to longer dry periods in Europe, but also a higher intensity of rain and snowfall. Daily precipitation could increase by 35 per cent during winter in most parts of Europe during the 21st century, according to the European Environment Agency. Although Europe is by no means unfamiliar with heavy rainfall and flooding, the projections do underline the need for safety measures to protect buildings from water damage and economic loss.


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Sword Art Online The Beginning Project To Use Softlayer Technology
The fans of anime-adaptation of the Sword Art Online novels will be absolutely thrilled to know that their favorite anime cartoons will be converted into a new VRMMORPG game. Details are not known yet, but the trailer released not long ago showcases some captivating tricks that seem to be coming right from the future. No kidding, this is probably how the gaming future's gonna look like


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Photo with beautiful girl and car.
In protection of women driving.
There is nothing more beautifully on the road
Than the woman sitting in a car
Let in driving on the city – not gods.
But on the traffic light – that!
Do not cut and do not overtake.
Are always ready to concede the route.
Inspectors – them also respect.
Are ready to forgive to many woman.
Its movements are smooth, graceful.
Though even the owner has "Oka".
Men look with the extended ugly face.
But so – it is impossible so far.
And signs – do not distract from roads
And rules for women – "about anything".
Not often have accidents.
More soberly than men… usually… driving.
Having touched slightly your foreign car
Will always show a step will not cut in an eye.
Will begin to cry and at once it will become is a pity for them.
And having spat, you press on gas.
It is looked forward by car service.
And masters of those services – are right
Women – any hearing the price.
Usually do not bargain as we…..
With arrival of our women on roads
Everything exchanged – it became more cheerful.
And that men shocked many.
Roads are wider than steel… more exactly


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3. After passing Ringwood look for signs to Bournemouth
4. Take the first exit off the roundabout onto the A338
5. Follow the A338 all the way into Bournemouth
6. At the ASDA roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the Wessex Way
7. Continue straight across at the first & second roundabouts
8. The road will merge into one lane at this point
9. Stay in the left lane following signs to Westbourne & Branksome Chine
10.Look for signs to County Gates Gyratory
11.Take the 2nd exit off the Gyratory onto the Avenue
12. Continue along the avenue until you come to a set of traffic lights
13. At the lights take the first left onto Western Road
14. Follow the road round until you come to a small roundabout
15. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Alumhurst Road
16. Follow Alumhurst Road
17. Take the 3rd turning on the left onto Rosemount Road
18. Follow the road and halfway down you will see The Chines Hotel on the left
Congratulations you have reached your destination!
From the Train Station
If travelling by train the Chines Hotel is about five minutes away from Branksome Station & ten minutes from Bournemouth station by car. By prior arrangement we will happily make arrangements to come & collect you.
Arriving by Coach
If you are travelling by coach you will arrive at Bournemouth Travel Interchange. Alternatively you can get off the coach at Westbourne (outside the Bingo Hall) on Poole Road. This is about a 15 - 20 minute walk from the Chines Hotel.


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Are you looking for ideas on how to decorate a Pirate Party? In this post we will give you some great ideas so you can give an unforgettable party. I am sure you will love them all! Have a look and enjoy!
If you want to throw a party for your kids and are thinking about a theme, we have one question for you: do you know how to decorate a Pirate Party?
Well, if you don't, then we will give you some tips in this article to help you, never forgetting the main ingredients needed are imagination and creativity.
With these two, the possibilities are limitless, even better if you involve your kid in it!
How to decorate a Pirate Party: Best ideas ever!
A Living-Room in a Small Island
If you have a room you can use in your home, then we know how to decorate a pirate party you want to throw: by filing a small room with sand (maybe one feet is enough) in order to create a perfect Caribbean environment, of a paradisiac island, in your home!
Be sure to cover the floor near the door with a sheet, or something like it, in order to keep the sand in the room, also use them around other objects in the room you want to isolate from the sand.
You may need to move the furniture… This idea is best for a room with not much things on it, then you can put a mattress or beach towels on the sand, balls, balloons, an ark that's really a treasure filled with fruits, anything. This is how to decorate a pirate party with style.
Palm trees with Coconuts
Actually coconuts do not grow on palm trees, nevertheless, you can make a 2 meter high palm tree with painted cardboard glued together for the tree (you can use the size if you feel like or cut the cardboard), and pages of the newspaper mushed together with glue and covered with one single page of the paper, in the form of a leaf, and paint it with your favourite shade of green.
It is better if the base is the biggest cardboard, perhaps heavier, with sand or objects, in order to stabilise it.
Then you can put some leafs on the tree, using duck-tape and by putting balloons hanging from the tree – magic coconuts!
This is our idea on how to decorate a pirate party, using homemade trees.
So if you have the idea of throwing a themed party like this one, there is plenty of ideas you can use picking up on these, and let your imagination and creativity take the wheel as party decorators.
Don't forget the eye-patch on balloons and the wooden leg on the parrot! I hope you enjoyed our ideas, and I am sure your little ones will love them! Now you know how to decorate a pirate party, or at least two creative ideas.


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Count Me Out lyrics - Pusher Jones
Count Me Out Song Lyrics
21st century
I'm the world's enemy
All dressed up
Nowhere to go
Daddy's kid's
Gonna make it big
Take a seat
Enjoy the show
Push on me
And I'll push you back
In the end
We're gonna win
When you're lost in a crowd
You gotta play it loud
You gotta shout it
If you wanna get in
Feeling something
It's real and breathing
I feel like I don't belong
(Get up, get out)
I know it might be wrong
(Turn it up, get loud)
But don't you count me out
(Break down, break down)
Don't count me out!
21st century
Cannibal industry
Chew me up
Swallow me whole
Overnight celebrity
They all want a piece of me
Suits want to
Pick at my bones
Push on me and I'll hit you back
Before it ends, it's gotta begin
We got ? that ya'll gonna love me
Until my 15 minutes comes to an end
You don't know me
And I don't know myself
Separate me
And save me from this Hell
You don't know me
And I don't know myself
Separate me
And save me from this Hell
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The area covered by our activities is shown on the right. It includes the old counties of Huntingdonshire and the Soke of Peterborough. Soils are typically peaty fen, alluvial silt or boulder clay and are usually alkaline. There are small pockets of acid soil here and there, and there is some limestone and greensand in the north-west corner, which is mycologically and botanically very rich. There are a few carefully-managed relicts of the original fenland, notably Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen, although the Great Fen Project will eventually create much more. The climate is often very dry, with annual rainfall of only 50 to 60cm. The majority of the woodland is a mixture of oak, ash and field maple, with an understorey of hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel. Silver birch is present in many woods, indeed Holme Fen has the largest lowland birch wood in Britain. Willow, poplar and alder occur in the wetter areas. Disease-resistant small-leaved elm clones form the dominant species in a few woods, creating what is now a very rare habitat. Conifers and beech occur in scattered plantations, and group members have successfully lobbied to preserve some of these from clear-felling.
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There are many nature reserves and public open spaces in the area. Most do not require a permit. The excellent web sites below give full details.
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A Crisis of Legitimacy at the ICC?
Ever since the collapsed prosecutions of Kenya's President and Vice-President, the International Criminal Court has faced growing criticism that it seeks to solely trial Africans. Now, South Africa is threatening to withdraw, and Russia and the Philippines have publicly cut ties with the court. The BTP team discuss how the ICC has managed to court such controversy and what it can do to stem a potential wave of walkouts from its member states.
7 Mins (1703 Words)
Albane de RochebruneMark, Charles, it has been a rough few weeks for the International Criminal Court (ICC). First of all, I want to ask you if you believe there can be any peace without justice?
Mark PurseyYes, It's been proved on many occasions. You just have to look at Northern Ireland where key individuals involved in the civil conflict, with allegations against them, have not been brought to trials purposely in order to ensure peace and reconciliation takes precedence. There are people on both sides of the government of Northern Ireland who would like to see some - at the very least - questioned for activities that happened in the past. And yet some are there today in prominent roles in the Northern Ireland Executive.
That was done intentionally in order to ensure that peace, reconciliation and unity prevailed. Similarly, in South Africa an active and quite controversial decision was made at the time, back in the mid 90s after the end of apartheid, not to prosecute those coming forward and telling the truth before the truth and reconciliation commission over their actions during the apartheid years. That was a conscious decision to go through a reconciliation process – a restorative rather than a court-based disciplinary justice approach - to ensure peace and unity came first.
Charles AnglinI agree with everything Mark said. But for me, what you're asking is almost a philosophical question and you first have to ask yourself what you mean by justice. I'm not entirely sure that the international justice system we have set up at the moment leads to justice, so much as a process for finding someone, anyone, to blame. I think that this approach - trying to find someone to blame and on whom to pin all the sins - of often very complex and intricate political situations, is actually the problem itself. So I'd rather say that it's the pursuit of this very narrow definition of justice, which actually undermines stability and peace.
AlbaneI get your point. Still, it's more than understandable for a victim who was – for example - raped multiple times in atrocious conditions - to be calling for punishment of the perpetrators in a court , surely.
CharlesI think that's right, but I don't think that requires necessarily an elaborate and expensive system of international justice. It's the question of restorative justice at a local level and spending in institutions locally that are able to do that. I think that Rwandans with their "Gacaca" courts showed the world how that can be done at a local level, while also ensuring peace. So, I don't think that a multi-billion-dollar court in The Hague in an elaborate building the only answer.
MarkThat example that you give - it's the difficulty you would face with any decision that is made not to have primarily a court and trials and prison-sentences-style justice system to address any former conflict. Again, looking at Northern Ireland, you know there are hundreds or perhaps thousands of families in Northern Ireland who would in some cases still want trials to take place of those they believe - or have accused of - murdering or injuring their loved ones. For right or wrong this decision was taken to not go down that route and instead go down the route whereby peace and reconciliation would be achieved. The decision was taken because of the likelihood that that method would ensure peace and stability in the future. We could all argue whether it was right or wrong, but I think the proof demonstrates, certainly in Northern Ireland and South Africa (similar processes in many ways) that for them it has worked.
AlbaneRegarding South Africa, The Gambia and Burundi's decisions to leave the ICC, what do you think are the real reasons behind these decisions?
MarkI think the real reason behind it is firstly politics – but not reasonable politics. What these countries and many other African nations thought they had signed up to was an organisation that would assist them in dealing with justice and judicial matters. Instead what they got was an organisation that they believe interferes in their sovereignty and their own self-governance; paid for by mainly European countries, who African governments see as using the ICC as a vehicle through which to conduct foreign policy and wield power in Africa. Some of these concerns are, somewhat provable in fact, and in these instances several African nations can be said to hold quite understandable grievances that make them want to leave.
An important point to make, is that when a case is brought before the ICC- despite the court being based in The Hague – it is not automatic that a trial must be held in this city in Europe. For any intervention that the ICC makes, it has a whole range of potential ways to deal with that decision. For instance, there is nothing to prevent the ICC in principle from conducting trials in another country or continent, such as in Africa; neither is there anything to prevent the ICC in principle in making the decision to assist local courts to oversee trials by increasing their capacity and supporting them. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda – a predecessor international court to the ICC sat in Arusha in Tanzania. In many ways the ICC have done themselves a disservice insisting that people are arrested and dragged out of Africa and put on trial in Europe. That perhaps alone has been their biggest mistake; both the perception and the reality of seeing solely African men on trial in a courtroom in Europe.
CharlesI think that's right. The optics of that have been terrible. The ICC has been extraordinarily insensitive to the very legitimate concerns that have been raised. Part of the problem as well is that there was a great deal of hope and expectation that under Fatou Bensouda - an African attorney general- the ICC would take a more sympathetic and more nuanced approach.
African countries in particular have been badly served by the way the court itself is structured. Either the prosecutor opens an investigation or a Government refers itself or the UN security council can refer a Government. What the effect of that is, because of the "political order", virtually no other continent in the world is exposed to such a pressure to go to the court. All the other key areas have got much more proactive mechanisms to protect them from the court. In Africa, it is the reverse; former colonial powers who retain a strong interest in their former colony - like Britain and Kenya- strongly push cases to the ICC.
There is a sense of frustration and a real sense that they are being done wrong by an international community who are firstly not even members of the court. Secondly, they have ignored repeated concerns and requests for change by the ICC for a number of years. This has made this exit inevitable for a very long time.
AlbaneWhat would be your advice as a communications specialist to Fatou Bensouda?
MarkFirstly, don't feel it is a weakness to drop cases, especially legacy cases that you were given by your predecessor. As we can see they hold endless communications traps; a lot of these cases also appear to be somewhat unsound. Secondly, move forward very fast to find cases in other parts of the world. Show that your remit is wider and communicate that you are doing that. Thirdly – while doing so, refrain from threatening elected leaders for their activities in their own countries – as happened with in the Philippines recently. The ICC Chief Prosecutor publicly warning an elected national President might for a good, quick headline – but in the longer term it only pits the court against democratically elected leaders holding a popular mandate that the ICC does not; there is only one consequence of that, which will be that the court won't win, with the potential that more countries abandon the court.
CharlesYes, I am broadly in agreement with that! Don't pick fights you can't win, which they have been doing repeatedly. It's not just cases they can't win, but they start arguments they don't need to have. The ICC should attempt to listen more to the concerns of its State Parties, not least when their concerns are heartfelt and serious; the court should not assume that those problems are just smoke and mirrors to get out of a case. There are legitimate questions that have been raised and need to be addressed. Some of the very simple things that Mark mentioned earlier, like holding trials in Africa, would potentially make a very significant difference. And certainly, if you were to see indictees who are not black and African on trial in the foreseeable future that might go a very long way to soothing African concerns.
AlbaneAlso, it seems to me the ICC has a structural problem of political legitimacy. I mean justice is built through political will and I must say that the ICC's distrust of some of its members questions its legitimacy.
CharlesYes, it goes back to that question "what do you mean by justice and who decides what justice is?". The very central issue is, who decides which countries should have a non-court based reconciliation process like Northern Ireland and South Africa? Or for instance, like the process that we've seen emerging in Burma, where their former military dictatorship which has ethnically cleansed, committed genocide and used mass rape as a systematic tool of warfare has been defeated – yet no one has been put on trial. They've been left in place in a kind of a shadow government in partnership with the newly democratically elected administration. So, who makes that decision? Clearly the decision making is political. And if the court refuses to recognize that and refuses to recognize that just as it is shaped by the political realities forced on it by countries who are not its members, like Russia and the United States, how much more aware should it be of the political democratic realities of countries that are its members?
AlbaneThank you so much Charles and Mark, I think that is an excellent question to end on.


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Being a parent can be challenging, frustrating and rewarding. As your child grows up your relationship with them can change.
Relationships with young people who are experiencing puberty can be difficult with constant mood swings and arguments. At this time teenagers experience a rollercoaster of emotions which impact on every aspect of their lives, physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. This can lead to tensions within the house hold leaving family members distressed.
During puberty friendships are very important to young people and peers can often have far more influence than the views of parents and carers. As a result parents and carers can be left feeling frustrated and rejected when a troubled young person chooses to confide in a friend over them.
Giving a young person space, to assert their independence, whilst also being available to listen can be difficult, but it is a good place to start.
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By TOM KING
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DURHAM – The ball was bouncing around at half court and belonged to anyone. Yes, a 50-50 ball.
Suddenly, though, Lebanon's Ryan Milliken turned on the jets, and the look on the face of Hollis Brookline's Stephen Giaconia all but said, "Uh-oh."
That was the story of the Cavaliers' night, as Milliken was sparkplug for No. 1 Lebanon in a 50-36 Division II semifinal boys basketball win March 15 over HB at the University of New Hampshire's Lundholm Gym.
The No. 4 Cavaliers, done at 15-6, just couldn't climb high enough as they never had the lead. The Raiders (20-1) rolled past Coe-Brown for the title on Saturday.
"It was an uphill battle all night," HB coach Mike Soucy said. "Anytime we'd get some traction, then we'd slip a little bit. We'd get a 4-0, 6-0 run, but we just never could gain regular traction in what we wanted to do."
The Cavaliers had grit, but the Raiders had speed. And Milliken, who finished with 21 points, but Hollis Brookline had a lot of Matt Simco, who led them with 20 points and set a tough inside tone.
But that toughness worked against the Cavaliers at a critical juncture. With HB down 42-34 with 2:59 to play, there was contact after the whistle and a technical was called on Giaconia, who was battling a sinus infection all week. The Raiders' K.J. Matte hit two of three free throws, and 40 seconds later, Milliken hit a pair and Lebanon was off on a game clinching 8-2 run.
"Frustration," Soucy said. "It was still there."
Thanks in part to Simco.
"He was an animal," Soucy said. "We didn't give him enough help. … I'm proud of these kids. They had a great year. We competed all year. We competed tonight."
One thing that hurt the Cavs was they were outrebounded, 26-22, and that was supposed to be their bread and butter.
"Give them credit, they outrebounded us in the first half and they may have in the second half," Soucy said. "And that was our greatest advantage coming into the game."
The Cavs were behind from the get-go, down 8-2. They closed to 13-11 early in the second quarter, but a 16-6 Raider run to end the half, keyed by a couple of Matt Eylander put-backs, had the top seed up 29-17.
But to the Cavs' credit, the Raiders weren't able to run away and hide, even though it looked at times as if they would. They had cut the Raider lead to 39-32 with 5:41 to play and had the ball, but the Raiders' Graham Chickering stole the ball, Milliken raced in for a layup and HB never got any closer.
"They're a really well-coached team and they pose a lot of problems for us," Lebanon coach Keith Matte said. "We take a lot of perimeter shots, and to be honest, we didn't shoot it great (16 of 39) tonight. But the key was we scored some buckets off of turnovers, and we didn't turn it over."
True, the Cavaliers had 15 turnovers to the Raiders' 10. But Lebanon's real advantage was its speed, the tempo set by Milliken, Divison II's Player of the Year.
"He's tough, he's so fast," Soucy said. "They're a really, really good team. We were going to have to play really well to beat them. We didn't quite play to the level that we're capable of, but give them credit for that."
The Raiders should also get credit for holding the rest of HB's scorers at bay. Nick Fothergill came after Simco with seven points. But they also did a good job on the other Raiders, as Graham Chickering was next after Milliken with nine.
"Our first priority was to shut down Fothergill," Matte said. "When we were able to hold him to one field goal, a lot of other guys would have to make up the difference."
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We just returned from an excellent weekend in Houston visiting Aunt Karen, Uncle Toby, Cousin Andy, Cousin Marilyn, and as a special bonus Uncle Mike. The trip has left Alice reeling with delight. She literally played herself to exhaustion every night and was then wired for hours after a quick nap. It was such fun seeing all the kids playing together now that they are old enough to acknowledge each other's presence.
Andy was especially good at dolling out hugs to the younger two. Marilyn was pretty chill considering that Alice was ransacking the toybox. Marilyn, by the way, is fearless on the playground. We visited a huge kid gym/coffee house and watched Marilyn run a baby obstacle course maybe seventy-four times. Conservative estimate.
Alice was blasted by that time and just wanted to hug me and moan. Though Alice did at the end drag herself up the padded incline to the top of the slide and called down "Hi" to all of us on the ground. She seemed to be stuck, and Marilyn tried to climb up and save her cousin but fell asleep halfway to the top. Ultimately Alice did her first solo slide to much applause from the gathered relatives and tiny snores from Marilyn.
We also attended a BBQ hosted by our good friends Cathleen and Daniel who lived in Chicago with us for many years. Their house is a bit of a kid wonderland with everything from complete model train sets to fully stocked kid kitchens. Alice even got to taste her first lollypop courtesy of Cathleen. The pops were made from organic juice of all things! We also saw our friends Dave and Bethany with their lovely daughter Violet. I didn't have my camera but Cathleen sweetly took some great shots and sent me copies. You can see all the kids here except for Andy and Marilyn who needed to hit the road as they had a long drive home.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Alice decided to try out the Ergo
Imagine my heart melting when I saw Alice walking this bear to sleep. Erik and Nicole might recognize the bear.
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Ten erie minuets of silence had me worried. I hadn't been dragged into a game of trucks or climbed like a breathing jungle gym in ages. So I peek around the corner and see this
She just kept "reading" her magazine until I finished my work.
She just kept "reading" her magazine until I finished my work.
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Your daughter just shut herself in the office and barred the door by sliding the window screen box between the door and the cat tree. I came around the bathroom side and got her out but you should be proud that she can at least partially barricade a room from Zombies at 1 year of age.
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A F&WT wine cruise is two programs rolled into one. You have all the onboard entertainment and creature-comforts of a deluxe cruise, plus a private-to-the-group,
educational wine program with private parties, tastings, seminars and a winemaker's dinner.
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October, 2005.
Teachers used screenings of Granito de Arena as a mobilizing tool for British Columbia public schoolteachers participating in one of the most important teacher strikes in British Columbia's history.
September/October, 2005.
Granito de Arena went on a mid-west tour that started in Minneapolis and ended in Columbia, MO, with stops in Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. At Macalaster College, in St. Paul, students used the screening event to educate and mobiliize audience members about ongoing efforts to cut federal financial aid available to low-income students. At the University of Minnesota, the film screened in the Chicano Student Organization's space, and the students in attendance talked for over two hours about how to confront privatization at the University.
The screening in Madison, at the University of Wisconsin, had a huge turnout, with over 200 people in attendance. Thanks to the various departments and student organizations that helped to put the event together! Prior to the screening, Jill Freidberg went live on WORT 88.9 Community Radio and fielded calls from listeners about the privatization of public education in Mexico.
In Chicago, teachers and students packed a screening at the Art Institute of Chicago and had lots of questions and discussion relating to their own lives as public schoolteachers. At the Che Cafe, in Pilsen, audience members included activists from Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as teacher activists from Chicago. Filmmaker Jill Freidberg was invited to visit Little Village High School the next day, a brand-new public highschool serving mainly poor families of color...a highschool "born out of struggle" during which community members fought together with teachers and went out on hunger strike to demand that a quality highschool be built in their neighborhood. And they won!
The independent Ragtag cinema hosted a screening in Columbia, MO and the local teachers' union mobilized teachers from in and around Columbia to attend.


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As a child, I had a creative steak, and through my gift of gab, was developing my customer service skills. Here I am pictured with my sisters, showing off my new bicycle, which I called "Mike The Bike."
I started painting signs while I was attending Corona Del Mar High School in Southern California. I was painting banners for football games, posters for the Drama Department and even painting my friends cars with dolphin and surfing themes.
After graduating from High School, I began my sign career working for Richard Gunst Graphics. It was a small company, and I was paid by the job - with no benefits or insurance. There were no computers, vinyl plotters or CAD CAM Routers in those days. Richard would sell the job and we would start working right away. Richard would layout the sign with a a pencil and I would do what was called "Fill In." Using a paint roller I would follow his design. Richard was a friendly guy who encouraged me to be very creative, develop my painting skills, and learn from mistakes. He showed me the importance of good sign design, which is one element often missing in today's franchise-type sign companies. We also shared a love of surfing, and where we painted signs along the coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara, it really worked out well.
My son Michael was born in 1980, and I realized it was time to move up into a real sign painting job which offered insurance and benefits. I went to work for Orange Coast Signs, which at the time was one of the largest sign companies in Orange County. It was a structured company, with multiple people working in many departments. I was assigned to the Billboard Painting Department. I was amazed at how fast many of the sign painters were. They often joked about how slow I was. But my slowness paid off when they trusted me with a new invention - the Gerber Computer Sign Making System.
Learning the new system was challenging, especially when the opinion was that it couldn't compete with the old sign-painting methods. But time marched forward and we stuck with the system, and it caught up to the old hand-painted sign applications and the investment paid off. Digital printing still had not come into being, so the need for sign painters was still existent. The sign painters still painted the pictorials and graphic landscapes.
Computer-aided signs were still a new technology, and many shops still had not made the investment feeling it was a risky business. But the person who trained me on the Gerber system knew of a new company that was going to be opening that would be a computer-only sign shop. I interviewed with Apple Signs and Graphics, and got the job! I was in heaven - I knew the system inside and out, and was well compensated for my knowledge. I stayed with Apple Signs for a few years, and went through a period working for other computer-based sign companies. But I had the itch that I could take this information and go one step further. And thus The Outdoor Media Group was shaping up to become a reality.
On May 20, 2000 I started "Installation Services." I worked out of my garage with one pick-up truck selling my services to other sign companies installing signs across Orange County. My wife handled the bookkeeping. Business was great, and it was a nice change taking on all the responsibilities myself instead of being an employee.
We quickly outgrew the garage and had the opportunity to share the back half of a shop with a printer. We jumped at the opportunity. 2004 saw the birth of my daughter Danica, and also saw the new addition of our first boom truck.
2007 was a busy year. My second daughter Geneva was born in 2007, and business continued to grow and change. We decided to buy our first complete sign shop, South Coast Signs in San Clemente. We then had the opportunity to buy two additional sign companies. It was time to merge all the different aspects of the business into one company. We changed our name and The Outdoor Media Group was born.
By 2010, we had moved all the locations into one large shop in Costa Mesa. Business continued to grow and change along with the industry. We added new equipment and expanded our offerings, such as permit procurement. We even had the opportunity to take part in a little fun along the way, such as winning the 1st Place Trophy at the Tecate 250 Long Beach Grand Prix in the Senior (Super Modified) Division.
The Outdoor Media Group continues to expand our sign services and evolve as industry technology advances. In 2012 we are planning to move into a larger location in Costa Mesa. Our years of experience in the industry gives us the opportunity to provide our customers with a combination of the best materials, state of the art equipment and a well qualified staff to produce artfully crafted, high quality custom signs and banners.


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The Lacovale. - Electrostatic Painting and joinery, Lda, has as basic principle ensure the quality of its products and services keeping this commitment to all its customers.
We invest in training our employees, promoting team spirit and mutual aid in our company, always enforcing the standard for which we are certified - NP EN ISO 9001: 2008 since June 2015. This certification is based continuous improvement of the quality management system, which will lead to Lacovale to a very high quality level of both products, as the service to all customers. This standard requires annual audits, and this certificate is valid anywhere in the world.
Since all rowed in the same direction, we have the huge goal, take our quality as far as possible ... also reaching international markets.


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Newly formed Solus4 LLC announces the kick-off of its international architecture and planning collaborative.
Solus4 is an architectural studio specializing in architecture, planning and interior design, headquartered in Kittery, Maine. The firm, while newly formed, has an extensive background in commercial, residential, institutional and hospitality design and planning through the experience of its partners. Solus4 operates as a collaborative on a global platform, adding intensively focused experience to each commission through key team members who specialize in sustainability strategies, macro planning, community building, project logistics and team management.
The four partners have brought together over 100 years experience in successful projects throughout North and South America as well as Europe and the Middle East. President Duncan Pendlebury AIA NCARB CCS started working internationally on hotels and residences in the Caribbean in the early part of the 1970's and went on to carry out projects in the Middle East starting in 1974. Marian Vaida AIA LEED AP heads up the firm's project management. Her thirty plus years of experience ranging from Greenland to Dubai to Lake Tahoe has included a variety of scales and scopes in commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Alfonso Lopez LEED AP leads the design efforts with his background in both domestic and international venues. His portfolio ranges from single family residences to high rise hotels and office buildings.
The firm works on a collaborative model bringing its core experience to add value to the Client's solution and incorporates highly specialized key collaborators from an international cross section of trusted associates. In this way, the firm can deliver at the scale and scope required by each Client. Solus4 is committed to bring added value to each Client's endeavor through passion, experience and sensitivity.
Current projects include large scale retail development, several single family homes, high rise residential and studies of housing programs for underserved populations.
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Womens budget pub golf outfit
Dressing up can be a vast amount of fun, but you do not want the cost of your outfit to be expensive, which is why shopping around is advised. There are some excellent outfit choices, which will ensure you look fantastic, and do not spend too much money. You may also be able to use some of your existing wardrobe, which will save you even more money. Pub golf has become a popular event, and the outfits are part of what makes it such a massive success.
Visor and hats
Every female golfer needs a visor, and a bright red one will guarantee that you look the part, irrelevant of the rest of your outfit choice. There are some cheap visors available on Amazon for only £3.70. You may also want to search locally in fancy dress shops or markets, as you may be surprised at what you find, as there are often other colour choices available.
You will need a polo shirt to compliment your pub golf outfit, and these are available in many different colours. Whether you want to choose a pale, subtle colour or something bright and vibrant, you will never be disappointed. At only £7.49 they are affordable, comfortable and stylish, which is what you need for your outfit.
Leggings are a part of the outfit that you may have at home in the wardrobe, but if you want a specific style or colour, you may want to shop around. There are distinctive tartan leggings available for an affordable £5.99. Wearing legging also means that you do not have to spend money on golf socks to finish the outfit.
Skirts are a must when choosing your pub golf outfit, and they are available in many different stores, in several different styles. Tartan is always popular on the golf course, and you can complement the skirt with either leggings, or socks. The skirts are available for £9.95 which makes them worth the money, and will not push your budget too far.
If you choose socks for your outfit, make sure they are knee length, and very bold, creating the ultimate outfit choice. You can use your own knee high socks if you have a pair, or borrow someone else's, which will reduce the overall amount that you spend on the outfit. If you need to buy a pair of socks they can be found for £2.99, which is a bargain.
Overall cost
The total that you will spend with leggings is only £17.88, and if you decide on socks it will be £24.13, which is affordable. Saving money on your outfit is essential, which is why you should try to use clothing that you have at home. You want to have an enjoyable time playing pub golf, and the right outfit can help to set the mood.


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Nas Says His New Album Is 'Coming This Summer'
Nas claimed he was done with his 11th album on DJ Khaled's "Nas Album Done" from last year's Major Key. However, it's been about a year and he has yet to release a single from the highly-anticipated album. But that may soon change.
In an interview with The New York Times, Esco reveals that he's "always" close to being finished with his first album since 2012's Life Is Good. "Two weeks," he said. "I always say I'm two weeks away from finishing."
According to the article, Nas is ready to speak on everything he's witnessed. "You don't really hear about that anymore," he explained, "and it's missing, and that's what I'm doing and keeping it current."
The Queens rap icon likened his relationship to music with Frank Sinatra's. "I listen to him because he speaks to me," Esco explained. "Frank's thing is just speak about life, and it resonates with everyone. When I'm in here, I'm conscious of that."
It's unclear when Nas' new album will drop, but while picking out beats for the project in the NYT piece, he seemed to indicate that it's coming soon: "We coming this summer, baby! It's going to be a hot summer up here, man!"
In April, Nas also told Billboard that his 11th album would be dropping this year "for sure," adding, "It's not done 'til it hits the streets."


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Letter to the editor
While I don't oppose the resolution the legislature has prepared in opposition of the NY SAFE gun legislation, I do wish we could spend as much time on other pressing issues that need attention.
The County Clerk's office is still in a shambles and not one thing has changed. Some of the employees say it's gotten worse since the first of the year. When we have employees leave crying in the middle of the day because they reached a breaking point, something's got to be done.
But nothing gets done because the Republicans are too busy writing opposing resolutions, politicking and trying to advance to county jobs.
The taxpayers are paying too much for the data services in the Clerk's Office. We learned that last year when the Republicans voted to give the contract to the most expensive company.
Mike Backus, the County Clerk and County Republican Chairman, tells us he's going to change things. I don't see anything changing with the IQS contract when the Republican Party he leads accepted a $500 donation from IQS.
We are faced with the closing of the transfer stations and we are warned that next year's budget is not looking good.
We should be worrying about the county's finances and not having to deal with problems in the Clerk's Office or worrying about which legislator is going to be the next treasurer or whatever other county job they've been eyeing.
While we have legislators looking to advance themselves into county jobs, we talk about downsizing the workforce.
Legislator Louella LeClair made a big speech at the Finance Committee meeting last week about promising her constituents there would be no more hiring and then she votes to hire two people.
This is what goes on every day.
Nothing's going to change until the public wakes up and demands accountability.
I don't think anybody in the public would work under the conditions the girls in the Clerk's Office have to work under and I don't think anyone in the public would pay more for a service than they have to.
It's time to get down to business and start doing the work of the people.
Legislator Doug Malone


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In an ongoing research, a model of construction projects is being developed which can facilitate the analysis of the expected impact of proposed changes. The research examines the hypothesis that it is possible to conduct such an analysis before a change is implemented in the project, since much of the required information already exists when the change is proposed, though it currently remains largely inaccessible or difficult to obtain. A number of graph-theoretic tools and algorithms are used in the model to analyze change impacts. A graph-based Project Connectivity Model represents the information required for providing a rough indication of the possible implications of a proposed change. A clustering algorithm and a path search algorithm are used to identify project elements which are likely to be affected by the change. The propagation of a change impact in the project is modeled as a Change Impact Flow. A quantitative assessment takes into account the ability of project elements to absorb a Change Impact Flow through buffers. This assessment can be highly uncertain. Hence, a non-probabilistic info-gap model is used to represent the uncertainty.
Construction management, Change management, Project modeling
Isaac, S. & Navon, R. 2010, 'Modeling Change Impact Flows in Construction Projects' In:, Walsh, K. & Alves, T., 18th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction. Haifa, Israel, 14-16 Jul 2010. pp 22-32
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Combined High School & College Coaches
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A graduate of Murray High School and Weber State University, Ron Haun won two state championships as Murray's football coach and later made a national impact as the longtime coach of Ricks Junior College in Idaho. Leading one of the country's premier junior college programs, Ron posted a 178-40-2 record, including an 11-6 mark in bowl games. The Vikings won 11 league titles in his tenure and were voted national runners-up in 1986, 1992 and 2004. Ricks went unbeaten in two of those seasons and played in 17 consecutive bowl games. Ron produced 30 NJCAA All-Americans and was an eight-time "Coach of the Year" in the Western States Football League. He was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Ricks College Hall of Fame in 2007.
After working at Weber State and then BYU while completing a master's degree, Ron became a Skyline High School assistant coach in 1967. He moved to his alma mater, Murray, where he won two state championshps and earned "Coach of the Year" awards from media and business groups. He moved to Ricks as an assistant coach under coach Ken Schmidt and took over the head coaching position in 1983, staying through the 2001 season. At that time, the school now known as BYU-Idaho, dropped intercollegiate athletics. The Vikings' era of top-tier junior college football ended with a 49-21 victory over Lackawanna College in a bowl game in Pocatello, Idaho. Afterward, as quoted by The Herald Journal of Logan, Ron told the 11,000 fans, "We did our part. We've had a special season at Ricks College. You're great fans, and we've had great support…you're going to miss us."
Ron worked as Weber State's offensive coordinator under Ron McBride in 2005 and concluded his career as Dixie State University's coach in 2006-09, as the school moved into NCAA Division II competition. "Not many people understand the difficulty of transitioning a junior college program into an NCAA Division II program," DSU interim athletic director Maureen Eckroth said at the time. "It is an exhaustive process that includes athletic responsibilities, education in NCAA regulations, compliance paperwork and numerous other responsibilities. Coach Haun understood the challenge and did all the groundwork to make the football program competitive." Ron and his wife, Beverly, are parents of two children and live in St. George.
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The Ordinary: is their skincare really so ordinary?
As promised in my previous outfit post, I wanted to write about a new skincare brand for me that I discovered not too long ago. You might already guessed, I'm talking about The Ordinary. It is a fairly new skincare range/sub-brand that was brought out from French brand Deciem. The main thing about it is the fact that the products are extremely affordable yet they claim to work as good as most expensive serums out there. Did they really work? Read on and see!
I decided not to go overboard with purchasing every single thing, so I started small with three items - two serums & a toning solution. I won't go all technical and pharmacy in this review, I simply want to share my expectations with these products and whether or not they were fulfilled. All the detailed descriptions about these products can be found on their official website and I highly suggest you read that as well before buying anything as everything is very informative. FIY: I've been using the products for more than a month now.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: I ordered this with the hopes to combat pesky red and painful spots that I've been having on my face. I use it every morning as according to the information on the website, this cannot be mixed with an acid (which I use in the evening). It gives my skin a soft matte effect and I feel like it helps my foundation to stay on my face longer (I barely use powder these days). After a month of using this, I feel like my skin got better in terms of spots. I do tend to break out a little bit during that time of month, but other than that, I barely get those ugly red spots and the texture of my skin is quite smooth. However, I believe it is because of the other thing I am using. Let's move on then, shall we?
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: I ordered this one because Carolyne Hirons always raves about chemical exfoliators and how they are needed for smooth skin and also, for getting rid of those dead skin cells without tearing your little face apart. I have used Pixi Glow Tonic before, which is supposed to do all the things I mentioned above, but it's more expensive than The Ordinary version. Anyway, cutting to the case here - I love this product and I highly believe that this gave me that smooth skin texture that I have been after for a long time. Score!
Advanced Retinoid 2%: Okay, so this was a freak out kinda purchase, because I read somewhere that you have to start thinking about anti-wrinkle treatments in your twenties and I haven't been using any of that stuff. So, after some deliberations on which formula to choose and after looking at Sunday Riley's offering, which claims to do wonders yet it costs an absolute fortune, I decided to go for this. Well now, I cannot really say that it does anything as I don't have any wrinkles yet. However, I must say that this didn't irritate my skin at all, which I was happy about after reading about serious skin reactions of retinoid products. The texture of the serum is really wet though, which I don't really like, but I kinda got used it. I guess we'll see how this goes and if I still write my blog in 5 years time, I'll let ya all know if it worked haha.
All in all, I would like to say that I fell in love the brand not only because those pharmacy like bottles look so freakin' cute on my bathroom shelf, but also, because these products really work and they don't cost you half of your paycheck, which, in my opinion, is not so easy to find these days. I will definitely buy more from them & let you know if I like the other things as well.
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Hiring Class A Drivers - Top Pay, Great Trucks w/ KKW
Posted 2 Months Ago
Job Details
Would you like to earn exceptional pay while driving new and well-maintained trucks, as well as spend more time with your family?
The Position:
We're looking for drivers with a Class A CDL along with a good driving record and no DUI's in the last 7 years. Experienced drivers make more based on time on the road. All for a 5-7 day work week.
- Under 6 months experience: increases from $0.39cpm to$0.44cpm
- 6-12 months experience: increases from $0.40cpm to$0.45cpm
- 1-3 years experience: increases from $0.41cpm to $0.46cpm
- 3-5 years experience: increases from $0.42cpm to $0.47cpm
- 5-6 years experience: increases from $0.43cpm to $0.48cpm
- 7-10 years experience: increases from $0.44cpm to $0.49cpm
- 10+ years experience: increases from $0.45cpm to $0.50cpm
The time is now to take advantage of this great opportunity and start earning more money! In addition to the .05CPM pay increase our drivers qualify for:
- Orientation Pay
- $350 Quick Hire Bonus
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- Vacation Penny
- Fuel and Safety Bonuses
Drive new automatic trucks, across the 11 western states, where you are never more than 1-2 days away from home!
Driver Benefits:
- Medical
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The Company:
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The Location:
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"The Unity Game" is science fiction with philosophy
A New York banker is descending into madness.
A being from an advanced civilization is racing to stay alive.
A dead man must unlock the secrets of an unknown dimension to save his loved ones.
From the visions of Socrates in ancient Athens, to the birth of free will aboard a spaceship headed to Earth, The Unity Game tells a story of hope and redemption in a universe more ingenious and surprising than you ever thought possible.
Metaphysical thriller and interstellar mystery, this is a 'complex, ambitious and thought-provoking novel' from an exciting and original new voice in fiction.
Reviews for The Unity Game
"A complex, ambitious and thought-provoking novel." ~~ Kirkus Reviews
"Elegantly written, expertly crafted and a moving message. I found this book very hard to put down. Moving and poignant." ~~ Lilly, Amazon US reviewer
"An engrossing, unique, and totally bizarre tale! I could not stop reading it once I started. Such a beautiful take on the afterlife, and its connection to those still living. A unity game, indeed!"~~ Brenna, Goodreads reviewer
About the Author
Leonora Meriel grew up in London and studied literature at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and Queen's University in Canada. She worked at the United Nations in New York, and then for a multinational law firm.
In 2003 she moved from New York to Kyiv, where she founded and managed Ukraine's largest Internet company. She studied at Kyiv Mohyla Business School and earned an MBA, which included a study trip around China and Taiwan, and climbing to the top of Hoverla, Ukraine's highest peak and part of the Carpathian Mountains. She also served as President of the International Women's Club of Kyiv, a major local charity.
During her years in Ukraine, she learned to speak Ukrainian and Russian, witnessed two revolutions and got to know an extraordinary country at a key period of its development.
In 2008, she decided to return to her dream of being a writer, and to dedicate her career to literature. In 2011, she completed The Woman Behind the Waterfall, set in a village in western Ukraine. While her first novel was with a London agent, Leonora completed her second novel The Unity Game, set in New York City and on a distant planet.
Leonora currently lives in Barcelona and London and has two children. She is working on her third novel.
My Review:
This is a very striking book, following three main timelines (and a partial fourth). I say 'following timelines', but for good reason some of the chronology shifts about. The easiest line to follow, at least to start with, is that of David, a Canadian gone to the dark side in the financial world in New York. He is thoroughly obnoxious, and the book's first draw is to see how he will get his comeuppance. Then there's Alistair, who has recently died: his afterlife suits him very well, challenging his intellect, endorsing his life choices, uniting him with his beloved wife and allowing him to watch over his wayward granddaughter. Thirdly, there's a being on a dry red planet, whose apparent malfunctions allow it to experience emotions far beyond those it had ever expected. Inevitably these three threads are finally linked in a plot involving alien interference on Earth and an explanation of life and death and overall existence in a way that I found convincing within the plot but ultimately rather disheartening. The writing is good and the links between the plotlines come together nicely, and the ideas in the book will certainly live with me: there is a good deal of intellectual meat to chew over. Be warned: there is also a good deal of explicit and sometimes violent sex, which will not be to everyone's taste


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The Internet is able to offer you quite a bit of advice when you're dealing with a home business. Understanding how best to run home businesses is something you may learn online. This article provides useful content that has real-world applications for home business owners.
When you are going to establish a home business, you need to think things through carefully before investing in your decision. This careful thought will make sure that you are successful at it and don't get yourself in over your head when beginning the home business venture.
When running a business from home be sure to save every receipt from expenses incurred such as mortgage, energy, phone and insurance payments. The expenses incurred in maintaining your home can be included in your deductible expenses when filing your taxes. The percentage of your home used for the home business is the percentage of the expenses you can deduct from your taxable earnings.
Your home business will need insurance to protect against the same types of events that would affect your home. If you already have home insurance, you should inquire as to the possibility and cost of adding a rider to include protection for your business. You can also look for policies designed specifically for home businesses.
In order to make your home business successful, make your website attractive. The number one thing a person notices when they click on a website is its design. If the website is too flashy or too plain, it may turn customers off. If you are unsure how to design your website, there are many tools online.
Do not fall prey to all of the ads that promise you that you can make millions from doing a business within a few weeks. They are not realistic and you would be setting yourself up for disappointment. Understand that you must work hard and stick with it in order to make anything and that the harder you work the more you will make.
If your home business entails ingredients or supplies, try to purchase them in bulk from a wholesaler. Buying your supplies at wholesale prices will reduce your overhead, which should increase your profit. When you buy wholesale you may even be able to lower your prices for promotional sales, while still making a nice profit.
Running a business from home can be a double edged sword. You could blunt the blade however by accepting that even though you are running it from home, it is still a business. This will prevent you from being lackadaisical about it, and ultimately running it into the ground because of that.
Research the legal aspects of owning a home business very well. There could be paperwork, filing, and other legal requirements for your type of business, so it is always a must to ensure that you are aware of the legalities that surround your business, no matter what it may be.
There are many benefits of working from home. As your own boss, you get to call the shots and are responsible for what you do. A home business is more of a personal asset than just another source of money. Hopefully applying these tips will help you avoid common mistakes and build a successful home business.
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We offer the densest traffic network in Europe. No wonder more than 3,000 logistics businesses have already chosen to base themselves here. That means your goods can be delivered quickly to over 5 million customers in the region, saving you cash. We also have access to a knowledge network with an emphasis on logistics. Thanks to continual research into the ideal networking of traffic and transport carried out by numerous academics from more than ten universities, you experience fewer traffic jams and can take advantage of the most effective alternatives. All the prerequisites for doing business are in place.
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New AOC Resin for Smoother, Lower Cost Tooling
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12 May 2011
AOC have launched MoldTru LPT-68000 low-profile tooling resin designed to reduce the cost of Class A tools for open moulding, resin transfer moulding and resin infusion.
AOC say that they have chemists engineered a special additive technology that gives the new tooling resin near-zero shrink, which ensures that the mould surface is a precise replica of the master model's surface.
""Because MoldTru LPT-68000 resin's unique chemistry produces very low exotherm heat, up to five layers of tooling laminate can be built simultaneously without causing surface distortion,"" explained AOC Business Manager Fletcher Lindberg.
""Making the same mould with conventional tooling resin takes five individual steps, each followed by an overnight cure,"" he continued. ""With MoldTru LPT-68000 technology, all that extra labour is eliminated, and finished parts are going out the door much sooner.""


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Located in the heart of Orange County's busy Corona del Mar, entering the Sherman Library and Gardens is like stepping into another world. This 2.2 acre botanical wonderland is a living museum, with plants that span the globe and brick walkways that wind between ornate patios and conservatories.
The Sherman Library and Gardens are ideal for couples with a "green thumb" or just those that want a tranquil and natural setting for their wedding day, whilst still being within close proximity to upmarket hotels for themselves and their guests.
The Sherman Library and Gardens features a Cactus and Succulent Garden which surrounds an impressive California pepper tree, while its Tropical Conservatory hosts blooming heliconias, orchids and wild ginger. You can wander through the Japanese Garden with its sacred bo tree and the lush Fern Grotto, then take in the breathtaking scents of its Rose Garden.
The library itself houses an outstanding collection of Pacific Southwest heritage material that follows the transformation that has taken place across California, Arizona and parts of Nevada over the last century. It offers a fascinating insight into the region for both your local wedding guests and those from out-of-state and beyond.
After getting ready in the bridal dressing room, wedding ceremonies are held within the Tea Garden Patio of the Sherman Library and Gardens, surrounded by blooming foliage. There is the capacity to host up to 300 guests, with the late afternoon light creating a whimsical ambiance as you exchange vows, watched on by your loved ones.
Then wander through the wisteria-covered arbor and along the shaded walkways for a romantic couple portrait session, utilizing the tiled patios, flowering beds, bubbling fountains and fern-covered waterfall as backdrops. Then join your guests on the Pepper Tree Patio for cocktail hour as hors d'ouevres and beverages are served as the evening sets in.
Receptions at the Sherman Library and Gardens are held indoors within their Central Patio Room, whose wooden beams, cathedral-like ceiling and white-brick fireplace give a cosy, vintage ambiance to the space. French doors lead to a covered terrace where your guests can mingle and take in the spectacular garden views.
Couples can select from the Sherman Library and Gardens preferred list of caterers, while beverages can be brought in depending on the couple's individual tastes and desires. Rather than being a venue to party into the early hours of the morning, weddings at the Sherman Library and Gardens are more relaxed affairs, offering you and your guests the opportunity to soak up the outstanding botanical surrounds.


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Plumbers have earned a very negative reputation due to the endless stories of unreliability, charges that escalate and jobs that remain unfinished. Tradesmen who disrespect peoples homes andpossessions and waste time and money can leave customers feeling abused by a process which is not in their control. Experiences like this are both invasive and traumatic. I give you my personal and professional guarantee that at all times I, as a professional plumber and heating engineer, will respect your home, your space, your queries and suggestions and your time.
My name is Ray Le Blanc and I'm a fully qualified plumber in NW10, running LB Plumbing and Heating. From boiler repairs, boiler swaps and servicing to gas appliances, landlord safety certificates tofull bathroom design and installation, plumbing power flushing and central heating, I have many years' experience and offer free quotes with no obligation or hard sell.
We are truly local, extremely trustworthy Heating, plumbing, gas electrical and property services company based in North West London. We provide boiler installations & repair, central heating,plumbing, electrical services renewable energy systems, property maintenance, construction and home improvement services throughout the London since the year 2003. We are fast gaining a great reputation based upon our high quality standards. We are truly a local company based in London unlike some companies who are not based inside London but trade and pretend to be local .
As the old saying goes, there's no place like home. However, when boilers break down or the plumbing springs a leak, it can sometimes feel more like a disaster zone. That's where one call toClarke Property Services can help you relax, safe in the knowledge that your home will soon become a haven once more. Because we're specialists in gas, plumbing and electricity, we can deal with household emergencies quickly, efficiently and reliably. However, our services don't end there. Our team of experienced builders, decorators and fitters has all your property needs covered under one roof.
My name is Ahikam Shai-Williams. I'm a Gas and Plumbing engineer. I hold all the relevant qualifications to take care of all your gas and plumbing needs in a safe manor, whilst maintaining the highestquality of workmanship. I take pride in my work and aiming for the highest standards of customer relationship. I update my knowledge on a regular basis in order to provide you with the latest technology. All my work is at competitive prices, and guaranteed for 12 months.
Our 24 hour call centres are located within the close vicinity of St. John's Wood, and from here we are able to dispatch our expert plumbers to your St. John's Wood area location with unmatchedspeed. This makes for optimal conditions if you need a plumber fast, particularly for emergency situations, and adds to the general convenience of our services. We will locate the closest of our skilled plumbers to you, and send them to your location straight away; our goal is to have them to your door within 1 hour of your call.
Our technicians are highly trained and professional and help with furnace and device installation, clogged toilets, drain cleaning, water heaters, plumbing and heating systems, and more. Whether it iswater line piping or water pressure problems, we've got you covered.
Originally established in 1995 by two Plumbing and Heating engineers in London who set out to supply a reliable local, plumbing service that would always answer the phone even when you needed anemergency plumber in the middle of the night. Providing this high quality service with reasonable charges, 1st Action soon became the Number One in the field! The 1st Action Group has now grown to become one of London's Leading Plumbing Firms.
As part of my apprenticeship, attended Barking College of Technology from 1977 to 1980 where I obtained my Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing (City & Guilds). Worked for various London plumbingcompanies, both on work sites and in the residential/office maintenance field. Became self employed in 1985 and started up PlumbRight Services in 1991, working for local estate agents, private landlords and householders in and around Hampstead & NW London.
Based in Wembley, Oz Plumbing & Heating Services cover a 15 mile radius including North London, Northwest London and West London. We pride ourselves on our dedication and hard work within the businessas well as an honest and friendly approach. We are not only reliable in our work but also clean and tidy causing as little disruption as possible. We feel that integrity is very important and offer all work guaranteed on Plumbing, Heating and Gas needs.
Located north of downtown London proper, the Edgware area is home to a large population and a number of different types of homes. Of course, whether you live in an apartment or a large house, you'llhave plumbing. And with plumbing comes the chance of plumbing problems. Here at Edgware Plumbers, we focus on providing top quality plumbing service in Edgware, Queensbury, and all of the HA8 area at affordable prices, and we do so in several ways that set us apart from the rest of the competition.
Do you need a reliable and trustworthy plumber or heating engineer? We are a team of reliable and professional plumbers with qualifications, skills, tools and experience. Our services range from aleaky tap repair to a full high efficiency central heating installation, boiler installation and repair, power flushing, underfloor heating and many others. No job too big or small!
At Aquasan we are proud of our many years experience and expertise in the plumbing and heating industry. Our founding partners alone boast over 40 years of hands-on experience in the domestic,commercial and industrial sectors. Our engineers carry out all aspects of plumbing or heating work throughout London and the South East of England and we do not employ any "crash course" engineers. What others consider to be problems, we see only as challenges.
Our expert plumbers offer the full range of General Plumbing Services including Bathroom and Kitchen furniture and appliance installation, maintenance and repair. We also offer Drain Unblocking andGuttering services. Our NICEIC approved electricians offer the full range of high quality electrical services. Including testing, landlord certification. We can also install lighting, CCTV, and perform full re-wiring services and home buyer surveys.
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When you need a plumber, you need one right away in many cases, which is why you can rely on our local customer control centre to find a plumber in the Harrow, HA1, HA2, HA3 area. Because we are ableto dispatch qualified plumbers across the Harrow, HA1, HA2, HA3 area, you can rest assured that an expert will be on the way to your front door, usually within the hour, no matter what time of day or night it is. Our plumbers will arrive with all the necessary materials and tools with them so that they can get the job done right the first time without having to make multiple visits.
As our plumbers are London-based you won't be waiting around for hours once you've called us. In need of gas heating repairs? Experiencing a gas leak, a pipe leak or a boiler breakdown? Are yourradiators not working? Are you experiencing a problem with your hot water? Are you looking to improve your gas heating efficiency, to reduce your gas bill or to save money on gas heating?
Das Heating & Supplies Ltd. are an established company based in Kingsbury. They are one of the fastest growing company specialising in heating and plumbing equipment in the London area of Brent. Theyhave also expanded their business in very attractive ranges of bathrooms and bathroom suites.
Welcome to a one-stop-shop for all your plumbing needs - a top choice of plumbing companies in London. Whether you require a responsive engineer in an emergency or a reliable service to carry out yourplanned plumbing maintenance, TT Plumbing and Heating will provide you with an efficient and qualified service that is second to none. With a fleet of fully stocked and prepared mobile units running the length and breadth of the Capital, we are confident that we can reliably and responsively reach you in an emergency, whatever your plumbing crisis.


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My trumpet. My constant companion during school and early adulthood. I love how it reflects the light, how it feels in my hands, how it sounds when I play. My trumpet.Buy This Print
The idea for this piece came about in a photography scavenger hunt contest for the word "instrument". I knew right away I would be featuring my trumpet, but how would I make my picture unique enough to stand out from all the other entries and win? I've used my trumpet in many images but I wanted to...Buy This Print
While walking around some of the historical places in Philadelphia I came across Elfreth's Alley, the nation's oldest residential street. I took this shot of a narrow building known as the Half House and added some artistic flourishes to it.Buy This Print
This piece started from a photograph I took of two swallows on a branch. One seems to be yelling at the other. I added the forest, flowers, sky and flying birds from other photos to create this beautiful nature scene.Buy This Print
On a safari drive in South Africa this leopard totally charmed us. We followed it around as it went about its daily routine, which included lots of lounging and grooming just like a house cat!Buy This Print
Botswana has the highest population of elephants in Africa. I captured this image of an elephant after it swam across the Chobe River in Botswana.Buy This Print
The Southern White Rhinoceros is threatened by poachers due to demand for its horns. I felt honored to capture this image of a mother rhino with her calf during a safari in South Africa.Buy This Print
If you've ever taken a walk with a bird enthusiast, you'll immediately understand this image. The birder will suddenly point at a tree and announce "blue jay at three o'clock" or "chickadee at seven o'clock". Thus was the inspiration for this piece. I created it as a gift for my girlfriend, who has...Buy This Print
I don't know about you, but I like to sit in a coffee shop with my journal, listening to music, drinking a hot beverage, watching the people, and daydreaming. There's something about that environment that inspires my creativity. I plan my next art projects and get my creative mojo back when I'm sit...Buy This Print
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My tribute to Frank Herbert's science fiction masterpiece, Dune. When I think of Dune I think of Arrakis and its two moons, the giant sandworms, sand storms and the Fremen. I enjoyed bringing Dune to life in this image and I hope you enjoy it too.Buy This Print


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Jack and Djinn
The Houri Legends #1
by Jasinda Wilder
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Miriam's life is a hot mess. Ben won't let her go and she knows she can't take anymore. She simply will not and cannot withstand another insult, another drunken rage, another blow. But she has nowhere to go, no one to help her.
One night, Ben's alcohol-fueled abuse explodes hotter than it ever has before, and Miriam isn't sure she'll survive it this time.
Then Miriam meets Jack. Sweet, handsome, brave, and totally unafraid of the strange and often scary things that have begun happening whenever Miriam's emotions run high.
As things between Miriam and Jack heat up, so does Ben's jealous rage, as well as the mysterious fire that seems to burn hotter and hotter inside Miriam. She quickly discovers two things: one, that she has a lot more power and strength hidden within herself than she'd ever imagined, and two, that Jack's gentle, unwavering love can heal a lifetime of wounds and scars.
Will they survive to explore all that could be between them
My Review:
Interesting even though a bit slow at points and took me awhile to like the characters
I couldn't really get into this story. Although it kept me interested I think I was looking for something a bit more.
I think the whole insta love thing happened way to fast even if it was sweet. And Jack was a good guy who helped Miriam out. Miriam was a decent character but she just took a lot of time really get to be a character that I'd actually like ( which I liked her most at the end) I just couldn't really relate to the characters. They were kind of blah.
That being said I did like how it was written. We start off from the point of view of a detective investigating a mysterious murder. We get bounced to the past and hit things from Miriam's P.O.V and back to the past P.O.V of the detectives at the end they come together.
I found it interesting how Miriam found out who she was and how powerful she actually is. Also how her powers manifested was rather interesting.
I think I'd play this off as one of those "its the beginning of the series issues". Where I might not care for the book but I still find the story and characters just intriguing enough to read the next ( especially when I got to the end of the book).
An okay paranormal murder mystery with romance.


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Irreverent, informed and downright eclectic crime fiction and reportage from Southeast Asia and beyond
Sacred Skin – Thailand´s Spirit Tattoos, photographed by Aroon Thaewchatturat, written by Tom Vater, published by Visionary World.
Official publishing date July 1st 2011. Watch this space for further news!
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While Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a symbol of luxury and sophistication, that does not mean that taking a coffee break inside it, even with an incredible view towards its central mosaic work, necessarily leads to going bankrupt.
Pasticceria Marchesi combines a luxurious ambience with creamy cappuccinos that cost €1.80. This spot is also possibly the least obvious destination for tourists who haven't done any research before visiting the gallery, given that its entrance is not visible from the first floor. It was the Prada group that brought Pasticceria Marchesi into the gallery in 2016 and there are two ways to find it: either take the stairs or elevator under the Osservatorio Prada's sign or venture inside the Prada Uomo (men's Prada) store from which a separate set of stairs leads to the same cafe.
As its full name indicates, the original Pasticceria Marchesi opened in 1824, in Via S. Maria alla Porta. Since then, it has expanded into three venues around Milan, the one inside the gallery being the newest and biggest of all. It offers breakfast, lunch and aperitivo. It is also a great place to have a coffee-break with many options of sweets, pastries, croissants, cakes and chocolates, but above all, accompanied by a privileged view of Milan's living room.Pasticceria Marchesi 1824Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II. Mon-Sun 07.30-21.00.


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My name is Serge Lawrencenko. It is pronounced in English and can be easily memorized as Lawrence & Co.
I hold the Ph.D. in mathematics from Moscow State University, 1990, in the former Soviet Union. I am an author and lecturer. I have published a good number of research papers on discrete mathematics, computer science, geometry and topology.
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