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A delicious mocha enriched with chocolate and TAHINI! I never used tahini in a beverage but this is great ingredients that really merits more appreciation.
I warmed the ingredients simply in the microwave and stirred!
- 1 ounce espresso, brewed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon honey
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An FCNL Intern Returns to the Peace Colloquy
These are the things that you should do: Speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace, do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath; for all these are things that I hate, says the LORD. Zechariah 8:16-17
I am not a Quaker, but a member of the Community of Christ. Our Temple in Independence, Missouri was dedicated in 1994 to the pursuit of peace. Part of the ministry of the Community of Christ is the Peace Colloquy, an annual event with worship, workshops, keynotes and fellowship centered on peace and justice issues. Independence is my hometown, and growing up and in college, I had the privilege to attend many Peace Colloquies. I am very proud that the Community of Christ chooses to honor so many fascinating people working at the forefront of peace and justice, and thrilled that our presentation of the International Peace Award brings them to Independence to speak. My favorites from the past few years have been Greg Mortenson (this year,) Jane Goodall, Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Craig Kielburger, and Halima Bashir. These voices have profoundly shaped my worldview and are probably part of the reason why I am at FCNL today.
I was very pleased when I found out that I would have the opportunity to present at this year's Peace Colloquy. The theme this year was: Children Cry; We Respond. Other presenters spoke about topics like bullying, children in worship and child trafficking. I work on federal budget priorities, and sometimes when I lead with that, people's eyes start to glaze over. So this weekend, it was my challenge to communicate the importance of the budget and getting involved in lobbying on national legislation to lay people who work on very specific projects or communities.
I prepared a presentation on how people could advocate for children in national legislation and how federal programs affect children in poverty. I was anticipating a maximum of twenty people to attend, and was blown away when there were fifty! My assumptions were completely wrong. I found that the people who attended my workshop, as well as those that I spoke to throughout the weekend, were very concerned about the loss and potential loss of funding for federal programs that affect children. I found that they were mostly unfamiliar with ways that they could be advocates for the children in their lives, but desperately wanted to learn. For me it was very heartening, inspirational even, to see in the audience people so much older than me, (especially those who had known me as a child,) listening with rapt attention, asking questions and taking notes. I felt honored to be able to give them some insight and power to work for the children they cared for.


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text: In January we studied the continent of South America. These photos only give it half justice of the fun we had that day! The relief maps made with salt flour dough and then painted mixed with the less than good tasting Tetere left room for much more delightful flavors at the lunch! We made Mbeyu, which is made from cornstarch and cheese and milk. It is eaten during the fesitval of San Juan in Paraguay. The flan was a big hit with the parents, not so much the kids, I think it is a texture thing! Liz, went all out dressing up like a king from Ecuador.


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Diablo II is a dark fantasy themed with gameplay elements of hack-and-slash and dungeon crawling genres. Released back in 2000, is one of the most popular roleplaying game of the last decade, and still played by millions. A sequel to the game was announced by Blizzard back in 2008 and is still in development.You can play Diablo 2 on Linux if you haven't yet, below tutorial outlines the steps, how you can play Diablo 2 on Linux.
How to Install Diablo II on Linux
To Install Diablo II or any other game whose iso file you have got, you have to install Wine and Gmountiso.
Step 1
To Install wine and Gmountiso, start a Terminal (Application > Accessories > Terminal).
Step 2| Diablo II Wine Configuration
Now you have to configure Wine, in a Terminal Run enter
Step 3| Diablo II Wine Configuration
In Drives tab, Add a new Drive and name it say 'D'. Select this new Drive and click Advanced button, set the Drive type to CD-ROM and change the Location to:
and Press OK.
Step 4
Run the Gmountiso Program, select the Diablo II install disc and mount it in
~/iso and press "Jump to" button. Now double click the "setup.exe" and select Full Install and Install as usual.
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After acquiring a fish tank and setting it up, it is very essential for you to ensure to always maintain your fish tank. There are many reasons why you should maintain your fish tank, and you should ensure to do so as it, is necessary for your fish to have a long live span.
Here are some reasons why you should maintain your fish tank.
If you have never owned a fish tank before and you intend to own one, and to those who already own one, they should have in mind that the most essential part of having a fish tank is the maintenance part of it. One essential point is "cycling", it refers to the nitrogen cycle in the home aquarium. Bacteria break down accumulated waste, therefore converting toxins, like ammonia into toxins like nitrite and nitrate, which are not really harmful. But ammonia is very toxic to aquarium fish; it will be advisable for you to establish nitrogen cycle in your tank. If you do not take this instruction serious and follow it your fish could become sick and eventually die. Nitrogen cycle is one of the most important fish tank maintenance, which entails every fish tank owner to always carry out.
Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy environment and ensure your fish stay alive. Another key part in aquarium maintenance is for you to always ensure to change the water in the fish tank. Usually you should change the water of your fish tank every two weeks, you can replace the water extracted and this will ensure your fish stays out of any harm or disease. You should note that water change, is also important to replenish electrolytes and other important elements in the water which the fish need for good health.
It is very essential to keep your aquarium clean, including the water all of the dead spaces where water usually does flow freely, filters, gravel, algae around the leaves and plants. You need to use good quality suction, siphon device to vacuum the gravel in order to eliminate uneaten foods and other residues that settle on the substrate. You should ensure to clean this dirty areas, where water does not flow there frequently, because dirt will be a danger to your fish`s health and may cause harm to it.
Algae is another thing, you should ensure to get rid of in your fish tank because, it can cause damages like, growing on filter intake and outtake fittings reducing filtration, reduces the amount of light that enters the tank, therefore reduces light that goes to the plant, can alter the pH level in your tank and can grow on powder heads reducing flow. Some of these algaecide will reduce the oxygen content in your tank which can adversely affect your fish. Although it is necessary to kill algae in your tank you should also note that, Some algae`s are beneficial to your tank and you should not completely get rid of it, but try to minimize the growth of it in your fish tank. You can also get some information from freshwaterfishaquariums.org.
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The rich industrialist from the North was horrified to find the southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat, smoking a pipe. "Why aren't you out fishing?" said the industrialist. "Because I have caught enough fish for one day," said the fisherman. "Why don't you catch some more?" "What would I do with them?" "You could earn more money," was the industrialist's reply. "With that you could have a motor fixed to your boat and go into deeper waters and catch more fish. Then you would make enough to buy nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money for two boats...maybe even a fleet of boats. Then you would be a rich man like me." "What would I do then?" asked the fisherman. "Then you could really enjoy life." "What do you think I am doing right now?"


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ORLANDO, Fla. - West Colonial Drive under I-4 will be closed until at least Tuesday morning for bridge work, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Officials with FDOT said the area will stay closed until a contractor can build a temporary support for a bridge support that was showing cracks.
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FDOT posted a notice of the closure Sunday after crews closed the road earlier in the afternoon.
Patrol cars stationed at intersections near the closure will help direct traffic, officials said.
Bad weather could delay or change the length of the closure, officials said.
VIDEO: Detour around closed West Colonial Drive at Interstate 4 until Tuesday
As a result of the closure:
- Eastbound State Road 50 traffic will be detoured south to eastbound Livingston Street.
- Westbound State Road 50 traffic will be detoured south to westbound Robinson Street.
- Northbound Garland Avenue will allow for turns onto westbound State Road 50 only.
- The eastbound I-4 on ramp from northbound Garland Avenue, north of State Road 50, will be closed. Drivers can use the eastbound I-4 on ramps from Amelia Street or Ivanhoe Boulevard.
- Westbound I-4 on ramps from State Road 50 are scheduled to remain open.
Last week, Channel 9 showed viewers cracks along the new I-4 bridge pier, which were first discovered by Channel 9's news partner, News 96.5.
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The agency wouldn't say if Monday's closure is related to the cracks, but such a lengthy closure near West Colonial Drive and North Garland Avenue by I-4 is rare.
Typically, full closures are wrapped up before the morning commute begins.
During the weekend, Channel 9 asked FDOT if crews would be repairing the cracks.
"It is for continued work on the new section of bridge near SR 50," FDOT spokesman Steve Olson said.
A spokesperson with FDOT said testing proved the bridge to be safe, but some engineers wanted another round of testing which was done over the weekend and that prompted construction on a temporary support.
Lynx said the closure has impacted its schedule and has posted updates here.
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OK everyone, I haven't posted in awhile, but I was trying to enjoy the rest of summer. But fall is here! so get ready for a slew of new recipes. And now that its just about October which means Brussels sprouts are in season! This is one of my favorite dishes to make with Brussels sprouts. The balsamic gives a really nice crisp on the Brussels sprouts when it reduces.
Note: The calories may seem higher and it's because I counted the olive oil. If you don't count the oil you use in cooking, or substitute with water (not as flavorful but it does cut out the calories) just subtract 120 calories.
Calories: 186
What you'll need:
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 clove of garlic (or a couple dashes of garlic powder if you don't have a fresh stuff)
- salt & pepper to taste.
In a pan, heat the olive oil. Take the Brussels sprouts.. if they're petit spouts, you probably don't need to chop them up. However, if they're normal sized cut them into quarters. Mince the garlic. Toss the garlic and Brussels sprouts into the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Keep the man on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the Brussels sprouts begin to become tender. Then add the balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Continue cooking until the balsamic reduces down and caramelizes on the Brussels sprouts. It should leave a little char on the sprouts.I find this dish so satisfying and I hope you do too!


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Today, we wanted to share with you a great, simple recipe for making a great-tasting snack that is made from fresh, organic ingredients.
We have made this mixture a few times and if you compound it just as suggested, then you will love the way it tastes. As we all know, taste is the part that is most important of all! Finely chopped Cilantro gives this dish a snappy flavor that will tantalize your taste buds to no end.
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It is important to let this mix sit in your fridge overnight with plastic wrap stretched over the top for the first night after mixing it up. Then, the next morning, drain all of the excess juice out. The next morning, the aroma is so pungent like onions, garlic and just the smells of fresh veggies! Mmmm…yummy!
So here is the certain specific recipe that we used. It is important to follow the recipe exactly as closely as possible as to keep the integrity of the great flavor that you will produce.
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We all love fresh veggies & the smell of garlic, onions and chopped Cilantro. There is a certain aroma that is produced by this particular mixture of organic vegetables, when in season. All of these ingredients are available all year-around from most grocery stores or your favorite neighborhood shopping mart.
Lets start with a sharp knife and the following items:
- 6 plump (medium firmness) Roma tomatoes
- 3 white sweet onions
- 1 bunch of fresh Cilantro
- 2 regular jalapeno peppers
- 2 tsp salt – Bahia brand
- 5 cloves of garlic – fresh
- 2 fresh limes – squeezed into the mixing bowl by hand after cutting into quarters
- 1 fresh lemon – squeezed into the mixing bowl
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Let us share with you that the way we prepare this dish is to start at the top of the list and begin cutting up the Roma tomatoes. It helps to have a very sharp knife before you begin. We specify Roma tomatoes because they are typically a bit more firm which makes it much easier to slice them up without ruining the vegetables.
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Spurred on by November writing challenges like NaNoWriMo, DigiWriMo, and particularly Academic Writing Month (#AcWriMo), I sent out an email to our campus community asking if anyone wanted to join me in a November writing challenge. Within a few hours I had two … Continue reading
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I've been quiet of late.
I spent two weeks working as a sound operator on the university's production of The Tempest, which was really good fun and a great way to learn some new bits and pieces. It does, however, take up a surprisingly large amount of your time.
In between shows and rehearsals, I've been working on some recording and mastering projects for my course, all of which are due in before the main project discussed in this blog.
Hence the silence.
I've worked on the game code a little bit in the background, but there's not much to actually show yet.
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Ravshonbek Otojanov is an Associate Lecturer in Applied Economics and Policy at the School of Business and Management. He holds PhD in Economics from the School of Economics and Finance, Queen Mary University of London and MSc in Accounting and Finance with Distinction from London Metropolitan University.
Ravshonbek's current research, based on his doctoral work, empirically examines the competing theories of the Industrial Revolution and the existence of induced technical change. In particular, he focuses on the role of the transition from biomass to coal, factor induced technical change and technological progress in the early industrialisation of Britain.
Ravshonbek's broader research interests are in the empirical study of long run economic growth and development, the economics of energy transitions and the economics of the Industrial Revolution.
Over the past six years, Ravshonbek held teaching positions at Queen Mary University of London, Richmond, the American International University in London, Hult International University, University of Wales: TSD, and London Metropolitan University. He has taught both postgraduate and undergraduate modules in Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods and Finance
Teaching (modules):
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Working Papers:
- "Energy, Scientific Innovations and the Industrial Revolution" (joint with Roger Fouquet)
- "The British Industrial Revolution: Factor Prices and Induced Technical Change" (joint with Roger Fouquet and Rachel Male)
- "Long Run Effects of Energy Technologies on Economic Development: Evidence from Four Centuries of British Data" (joint with Roger Fouquet)
Resting Papers:
- "Energy consumption and Economic Growth in BRIC: Evidence from bootstrap-corrected Granger causality and panel data models"
- "Challenging Hubbert with Asymmetric Curves: Implications of Modelling Oil Production with Non-Symmetric Density Curves" (joint with Vlasios Voudouris)
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The HOF page for our 2018 inductee, Dennis Ziolkowski, is live. Dennis has been a big part of TI for many years and we're very excited to add his name to the TI Hall of Fame for 2018!
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Went to the 2010 Spring Scream and officially started this crazy year.
And the rest of the year was filled with gigs, films, restlessly meeting old friends, getting to know new ones. I spent many of the weekends with my family as well, which was something different from my university life in Taipei. And I fully enjoy it. It's truly relaxing when I'm with my family and old university friends.
Two nights in night clubs. Several in bars chatting with dear friends. Some weekends with beloved family and some spending on 'getting along with myself'.
This magnificent year somehow became the best days of my life ever. I feel like I started to live in a different way and think in a whole new light. Everything is worth trying and nothing is impossible.
And the 2011 spring I made an end with the Spring Scream and Golden Horse Film Fest. I'm thankful to my brilliant research partners and great professors. They remind me of what lies ahead and it's time to move on.


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When opening a LightWave 3D file (through version 5, incl. PSR animations and bone structures; light setting or texture placement might have to be adjusted), not only is the object geometry imported but also the rest of the scene including the camera's focal length (especially useful when used with 3D camera tracking software such as MatchMover or 3D-Equalizer), texture maps and animation sequences information.
Additionally, UV coordinates and weight maps of LightWave 6 or higher are imported.
This factor can be found at numerous locations throughout Cinema 4D when importing or exporting foreign formats. Therefore, don't be surprised if the term ,export' is used if this factor is seen in an import function (this factor is explained as a whole here).
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Amala Paul the most wanted actress these days is in the news once again as she is no longer part of Aishwarya Dhanush's directorial debut venture 3.
Soon after sify.com broke the news, Amala said : "I had initially discussed my dates with Aishwarya mam, when I signed the project. I had given dates by September end and October but suddenly they wanted my bulk dates in August and September as Dhanush was free to shoot. My priorities lie with my earlier commitments and I have given my August dates to Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal . I told them about my difficulty and they understood. So we decided to amicably part ways".
Amala went on say that she has missed out on an opportunity to work with a wonderful team but was helpless.
On speculations that her signing a Telugu project and giving Tatkal dates irked Aishwarya, Amala is quick to respond: "My Telugu film has nothing to do with 3. And I was so excited about doing the photoshoot for 3, when the twist in the tale happened."
Amala who is back after the shoot of her first straight Telugu film says that it was a new experience for her and she enjoyed every bit of it.


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Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood
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Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, 2008
|DeFuniak Springs, Florida
|30°43′0″N 86°6′57″W / 30.71667°N 86.11583°WCoordinates: 30°43′0″N 86°6′57″W / 30.71667°N 86.11583°W
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|August 7, 1972
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The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood (also known as the Chautauqua Auditorium and Lakeyard) is a historic site in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. It was constructed as part of the Chautauqua education movement and is located at 95 Circle Drive. It is now used to house a branch of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce. On August 7, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
In 1989, the building was listed in A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, published by the University of Florida Press.[2]
- ^ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ^ A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, 1989, Gainesville: University of Florida Press, p. 9, ISBN 0-8130-0941-3
External links[edit]
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- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
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The Energy and Environment saving working group actively participated in the Energy Conservation activity conducted by IIF in Kolhapur Foundry Cluster.
Kolhapur is a Foundry Cluster in Western India. About 150 foundries are present in this cluster belonging to Large, Medium and Small sectors. Few foundries are selected based on variety, metal melted and power consumed. This work was done by IIF in association with The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) as the nodal agency with the support of Small Industries Development Bank (SIDBI) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The scope and work was limited to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as these units need the hand holding in conducting energy audits.
The highlight of the work conducted may be summarized as below:
Walk through energy audit conducted 159 units
Detailed Energy audit conducted 102 units
Complete implementation 022 units
Partial implementation 065 units
Case studies 025 numbers
Number of Energy Saving recommendations 546
Total investment identified USD (Million) 4.64
Actual investment made USD (Million) 2.20
Total Energy Saving identified USD(Million) 4.68
Actual Energy Saving achieved USD (Million) 2.74
TERI having already involved with energy conservation activity in Indian foundries acceptance of the agency was not a problem. Still market conditions played a role in creating interest in the individual units. TERI had already established credibility with various stake holders and hence the success was quite satisfactory. The work went on over a period of 8 months.
Some case studies are presented to cover variety:
1.MSME Grey Iron Foundry:
The unit manufactures graded grey iron castings and the annual production during 2011-12 was 432 MT of castings. The total energy consumption of the unit during the last 12 months was 75.09 tons of oil equivalent (TOE) which is equivalent to USD 122,740.
Electrical Energy accounts for 100% of energy consumed. Energy bill accounts for 14.3% of annual turnover. The total CO2 emission is estimated to be 777 tonnes.
The molding is mostly manual molding with one sand mixer for sand preparation. The melting is in a medium frequency Induction Furnace. Pouring, fettling etc are all manual operations with very little simple handling and motion technologies.
The actions recommended and initiated are replacement of existing induction furnace with a new generation high performance induction furnace and replacement of the old raw water pump with a energy efficient pump. Improvements were also made in matching the melting and pouring operations to reduce holding time.
2.MSME Aluminium Foundry:
The unit manufactures aluminium alloy castings to National and International specifications. The production during 2011-12 was 66MT. Total energy consued during the last 12 months was 24.9 tons of oil equivalent which is USD 28,600. Furnace oil accounts for 94% of energy consumed with electricity for other uses. Energy bill accounts for 9.6% of annual turnover. The total CO2 emission is estimated to be 89.1 tonnes.
The casting is done by Gravity Die process and melting is done in oil fired furnace using furnace oil. All other process like pouring, fettling are performed manually.
Some of the actions initiated are replacement of furnace oil fired furnace to electric resistance furnace, reduction in pressure setting in air compressor and plugging the leakage, changing the roof sheets to transparent sheets and changing the lighting fixtures and layout.
3. MSME Grey and SG Iron Foundry:
The unit manufactures graded grey and SG iron castings. The production during 2011-12 was 772MT. Total energy consumed during the last 12 months was 211.5 tons of oil equivalent which is USD 323,800. Electricity, LPG and Diesel are considered for energy calculations. Electricity accounts for 84.5% of energy consumed.. Energy bill accounts for 9.6% of annual turnover. The total CO2 emission is estimated to be 1946 tonnes.
The molding is mostly manual molding with one sand mixer for sand preparation. The melting is in a medium frequency Induction Furnace. Pouring, fettling etc are all manual operations with some simple handling and motion technologies.
Some of the highlights of the actions initiated are downsizing the existing induction furnace to meet the requirement, changing the old air compressor with a new screw air compressor, plugging the compressed air leakage, and changing the layout of light fixtures.
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Handmade highly moisturizing soaps and bath products. All soap, except the Goats Milk and Buttermilk, are 100% Vegetable based. I use Palm Oil that is only from a Certified Sustainable source, which must meet strict standards to ensure it is being produced in a way that is healthy to the environment.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Lemongrass & Sweet Orange Soap
Both the lemongrass and orange essential oils in this soap are good for oily skin and useful as a skin toner.
The Castor oil gives this soap a nice creamy rich lather, while the olive oil creates a very moisturizing soap.
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Lye, Sweet Almond Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Mica.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Anise & Sweet Orange Soap
Made with 100% Coconut Oil.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Lye, Star Anise Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Black Iron Oxide, Orange Mica
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Sweet Orange & Petitgrain Soap 2
***quick update: these are sold out, sorry, i will make a new batch later. best regards john ***
A great uplifting blend of sweet orange and petitgrain. This soap is made with Kaolin Clay to gently exfoliate skin and help remove impurities.
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera Juice, Lye, Kaolin Clay, Sweet Orange & Petitgrain Essential Oils, Mica
Margarita Salt Bars
Clean, Crisp, Refreshing Citrus Scent. Think fresh squeezed lime, triple sec, and tequila!!
The cleansing, exfoliating and detoxifying qualities of a salt bath combined with natural handmade soap.
Salt KILLS lather in soap, so don't expect a rich creamy lather like most of the other soaps, lather is no indication of a soaps ability to clean. I love the rough texture of the salt and use it as a shampoo bar.
This is a good bar for those with oily or acne prone skin.
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Pacific Sea Salt, Castor Oil, Lye, Mica, Lime Essential Oil.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Lavender & Sweet Orange Soap
Lavender, one of the most popular soap scents in the world, mixed with Sweet Orange for a nice fruity scent. The top was coated with locally grown lavender buds. Instead of the usual lye/water mix, I used Aloe Vera juice instead for extra soothing bar of soap.
This is a gentle soap with a soft creamy lather, good for most skin types.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Castor Oil, Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera Juice, Lye, Lavender Buds, Lavender Essential Oil, Sweet Orange Essential Oil, Mica
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Coconut & Calenudula Soap
Fragrance free, and made with only vegetable oils (perfect for smelly girl & boy animal lovers).
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, Lye, Calendula Petals, Mica
Each bar weighs aprox. 150 grams / 5.2 ounces
Cappuccino Soap
This soap has a great coffee scent, perfect for cappuccino and coffee lovers like me :) Made with ground espresso beans (the brown bits in the soap and on top) and coffee oil for a strong , long lasting natural scent.
100% vegetable soap.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, Lye (sodium hydroxide), Coffee Oil, Ground Espresso Beans, Fragrance Oil, Brown Oxide, Cappuccino Mica
Monday, January 21, 2013
Calendula Petal Soap
This all natural soap is amazingly moisturizing. Made with fresh calendula oil, and topped with beautiful calendula petals. The calendula is soothing for your skin, and with no added fragrance, this soap is perfect for those with the most sensitive skin.
Ingredients: Olive oil, Canola oil (infused with Calenula Petals), Coconut oil, Castor Oil, Lye, Calendula petals, Mica
Saturday, January 12, 2013
New Baths Bombs
Cocoa Puffs Bath Bombs:
Deep, dark and oh so chocolaty! Whipped cream, dairy fresh butter and dark cocoa blended with maple syrup, powdered sugar and real vanilla bean make this one hard to resist.
ingredients: baking soda, citric acid, pacific sea salt, corn starch, sunflower oil, fragrance oil
Sweet Orange & Calendula Petals:
A sweet, citrus smell much like the orange peels it is derived from, only more intense and concentrated.
The calendula petals are great at soothing and healing dry skin.
ingredients: baking soda, citric acid, pacific sea salt, corn starch, calendula petals, sunflower oil, sweet orange essential oil
Friday, January 11, 2013
Sweet Orange & Petitgrain Soap
A great uplifting blend of sweet orange and petitgrain soap.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin (vegetable origin), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Sorbitan oleate (emulsifer), Soy bean protein (conditioner), Orange Essential Oil, Petitgrain Essential Oil, Mica
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Lemon, Lime, and Orange Soap
Lemon, Lime, and Orange Soap
Made with Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Lemon Essential Oil., Lime Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil
Vanilla Sugar Dreams Soap
Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Clove Sugar Soap
AKA Vanilla Sugar Dreams
Made with Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil, Vanilla Essential Oil, and Clove Essential Oil.
The sugar and vanilla beans (the dark chunks in the pics above) provide a gentle scrubby feel, the coconut, olive, and castor oils create a nice soft and creamy lather.
These pics were taken right after cutting, since then then soap has turned a dark brown, they will be available for sale on January 27.
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Talofa O-A-Mai-Oe Sole's!
Things went pretty well this week – Elder Van Tress and I were able to find more people that we can teach and work with in the area so that is awesome! We had this church tour open house in one of our wards this past Saturday and things went pretty well there. Not a whole lot of people were able to make it so that was kind of a bummer, but oh well. Elder Van Tress and I got our noses waxed today, yup that's right we got our noses waxed today and it only hurt a little bit. It was more for the experience of saying that I got my nose waxed, but it was pretty fun hahaha. I also got my glasses today that the member helped pay for and they look nice! I like them a whole lot! I even got a new case that looks like a controller so I can play video games whenever I want to now (I'm only kidding).
Elder Van Tress is doing very well, but he has gotten very tired of telling people that he is from Utah and I can't blame him at all. I would get tired of telling people that I was from Texas if I served in the Lubbock mission or somewhere in Dallas. He enjoys the area a whole lot and he doesn't want to be transferred at all so we will see how that plays out in a couple of days. We are supposed to get transfer calls tomorrow to let us know what will be happening so that should be fun! I'm pretty sure that we will be together for this next transfer, but I don't know. That is about it from here. I love and miss all of y'all and hope that each one of you guys continue to do well! I will upload pictures next week when I am at a computer that will actually allow me to do so.
Love Always,
Elder Theodosis


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May 24, 2012
The fast growing sport will be actively promoted in Malaysia and steps towards that have been taken with the successful organisation of a technical and refereeing seminar which was attended by 60 participants including representatives from Singapore and Indonesia.
The seminar was conducted by World Armsport Federation (WAF) Secretary-General Willy Deneumostier from Belgium and was organised by Amiranz Armsport Academy (AAA), which was represented by its president Amir Ahmad.
WAF Secretary-General Willy Deneumostier was impressed with the seminar organised by AAA, "I would like to see Malaysian armwrestlers competing outside Malaysia in WAF-sanctioned championships, I feels that Malaysian armwrestlers have lots of potential based on the enthusiasm I saw during the seminar, the possibilities are endless."
"The upcoming IACM 2012 is a good start to expose Malaysians to a championship with international participation. At the same time, we hope that armwrestling will gain new fans all over Asia. For a start I hope to see Malaysians at the upcoming championships in Belgium, held at my city, Rochefort on 27th July this year, winning or losing is not a priority, what is more important is the exposure." He added.
The objectives of the seminar was to spur the growth and promotion of the sport in the region, with participants given the technical knowhow and qualifications to officiate armsport competitions. AAA targets to develop Malaysia into a hub for armsport in the region.
IACM 2012 will be the first such competition of international stature to be held in Malaysia and its participants will comprise those from the 56 member countries of the WAF.
Amir said the objectives of the competition are for to provide another platform for the promotiof the country to achive tourism objectives, while at the same time it will help develop the sport in the country with the aim of discovering talents that can represent the country on the international stage.
Also present at the launch were Mr. Ismail Kassim, Deputy President of Malaysian Armwrestling Association, venue sponsor representative Ms Devi Ram, Chief Marketing Officer of ETCi, IACM 2012 travel partner Mr. Syed Saifuddin Bin Syd Ahmad, Manager Corporate Services – Exteral Relations & Stakeholder Management and Pn Rozita Binti Mohd Razali, Executive - Exteral Relations & Stakeholder Management of Malaysia Airlines and participants of the training seminar.
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text: I had met the Williamson's about a week prior to this family session, to photograph Kai's 3d birthday party! With a 3 year old things can be a bit challenging, you have to move quick as they have a short attention span. After finding many ways to keep Kai interested in what we were doing, a wonderful thing happened; Kai found a ball! He was a trooper for the posed shots, but things really came to life when he started playing soccer with his mom and dad. XO Anna


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Business Development Coordinator
Gerald Subaru of Naperville
Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Business Development Coordinator
Gerald Subaru of Naperville offers great pay and excellent benefits for experienced BDC reps! If you are a natural communicator and a born leader, our dealership needs you. When you join our dealership family, you'll be asked to execute BDC customer communications (email and telephone) in a manner that aligns with our dealership's highest standards. We only hire the best. If that's you, then let's get the conversation started today!
- Understand buying profiles and patterns of typical telephone prospects
- Run daily/weekly/monthly reports and track results
- Prepare individual "call results reports" for BDC staff
- Record and listen to customer calls
- Reviewing recorded/live calls and outcomes
- Determine which customers to contact based on current marketing initiatives
- Review performance and develop staff
- Interface with other department heads
- Participate in dealership management meetings
- Successful track record in Internet sales, auto dealership business development centers or Internet sales department management
- The ability to manage high call volumes, internet leads and call lists simultaneously
- Overall knowledge of automotive sales and service department operations
- Strong organizational skills and leadership abilities
- Familiarity with dealership CRM and DMS systems
- Experience in training teams and individuals preferred
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Basic computer skills
- Dealership BDC experience
- Must have valid driver license
- 401K retirement savings plan with match and profit sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and Life insurance options
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
The Gerald family has been selling automobiles in the Chicago area since the mid-1930's and has been proud to be a part of the communities they serve for decades!
We have succeeded in our endeavors because of a profound respect for our customer. The name Gerald stands for honesty and the highest standard of excellence.
The Gerald management team and employees are some of the most outstanding in the business. As our auto group continues to grow, it will be the result of all of our combined efforts, and our dedication and loyalty to the thousands of customers who favor us with their trust and patronage. Over many years, Gerald has meant Service.


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Ideal bench sized test enclosure for small portable devices
- Roomy 5.75 x 7.75 x 10.75 inches, 145 x 200 x 275 mm inside inside
- Excellent RF Isolation
- Includes 'Honeycomb' vent
- Rugged welded aluminum construction
- Wide selection of I/O options
- Small size for many RF devices like Bluetooth, RFID, small routers and Wifi devices
Medium sized but with a large I/O plate for most any test configurations and with a standard honeycomb vent to keep things cool. Containing all the capability of the larger JRE enclosures, the JRE0912 is ideal for small wireless devices such as; cell phones, pagers, WiFi dongles and other small RF devices.
Featuring rugged welded aluminum construction, you can be assured of its tight RF shielding effectiveness. Long life door gasket material along with double edge engagement not only provides solid RF shielding, but smooth trouble free operation over its lifespan. Rugged stainless steel hinges resist loosening, keeping alignment square and the enclosure RF tight.
Our wide selection of I/O connectors allow almost any device to be interfaced inside the enclosure, and internal electromagnetic absorbing material reduces RF reflections and hot-spots.
Download datasheet: JRE0912
Features and Benefits
- Double contact door shields ensures repeatable measurements
- 1/2" (13 mm) thick RF absorbing foam deadens standing waves and reflections
- Heavy duty stainless steel friction hinges hold lid steady
- Rugged welded aluminum construction for long life
- Wide variety of connector options for every use
Universal I/O plate (4" x 6" 100 x150mm) with incredible connector options. Easily changed in the field for multiple uses. JRE Test "D" size I/O plate.
-100dB from DC to 1GHz, -95dB to 3GHz, -85dB to 6GHz
Outside: 7" H x 9" W x 12" D
180 x 230 x 305 mm
Inside: 5.75" H x 7.75" W x 10.75" D
145 x 200 x 275 mm
JRE 0912 I/O Options
RF Feedthru:
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Fiber optic bulkhead feed thru: Type ST, FC.
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Dust cover caps with tether chains included for all RF connectors
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Power connection:
4 or 6 terminal barrier strip, 2500 pf filtering. 120/240 VAC power strip.
Cover interlock switch:
safety switch contact
JRE Test's RF Shielded Test Enclosures deliver real value and save time over in-house fabricated test solutions. Our fast off-the-shelf delivery, unbeatable price and performance make us the first choice for all your RF test needs. The industry's widest line of enclosures provides superior RF isolation from 10 MHz to over 6 GHz, covering the entire range of popular commercial, private and government communications systems. Whether you are designing, integrating, or conformance testing the next generation Wi-Fi, WLAN, 3G Cellular device, you can rely on JRE Test to provide a seamless solution that is compatible with today's technology and is ready for the future.


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About an hour ago I had egg all over my face, literally. Why? Vanity. Here's the story: I have a friend, Alexandra, who is as vain as I am, but at the same time as practical. She's also very knowledgable about things like natural alternatives to bad stuff. Naturally she was the first person I called when my dermatologist recommended a high-power, high-dollar anti-aging cream. I knew she could help me weigh flawless skin against the considerable expense and exposure to harsh chemicals offered by this miracle cream. Her suggested alternative – egg yolks! One of the key ingredients in this prescription cream is Vitamin A – which is also found in egg yolks. In fact, egg yolks are loaded with it! And on top of that, I'm a chicken farmer! How perfect is that?
So, tonight I slathered on some egg yolk. After about ten minutes, I scrubbed it off with warm water – and my face feels Amazing! I checked in out online, and egg yolks, when mixed with a little water, can also be used daily as a anti-aging face wash (rather than a mask) and egg whites can be used as a skin softening, puffiness reducing wash. Seriously, my skin feels like velvet. I can't wait to wash my face again in the morning. Thanks, Alexandra!
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I can't wait to try this. I've been using different things and I haven't noticed anything different. Will this help my sagging skin? I've recently lost about 30lbs and my skin has not really caught up. lol
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January 6, 2016
Book Notes - Samantha Hunt "Mr. Splitfoot"
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.
Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Jesmyn Ward, Heidi Julavits, Hari Kunzru, and many others.
Samantha Hunt's Mr. Splitfoot is a lyrical and thrilling literary Gothic novel, one that truly haunts you.
Kirkus wrote of the book:
"A truly fantastic novel in which the blurring of natural and supernatural creates a stirring, visceral conclusion."
Stream a playlist of these songs at Spotify.
In her own words, here is Samantha Hunt's Book Notes music playlist for her novel Mr. Splitfoot:
What's music to the dead? Maybe something like music to plants. Maybe the dead turn their non-bodies toward the sound, an audiosynthesis between their world and ours. Gillian Welch's song, "I Dream a Highway" is long and lovely and like the opposite of a speeding locomotive, the slower it gets the harder it is to breathe. The dream in the song is to find a musical path to the past (a winding ribbon with a band of gold, a silver vision come molest (bless) my soul), back to Welch's dead musical heroes. John he's kicking out the footlights. You be Emmylou and I'll be Gram. My new book, Mr. Splitfoot is a ghost story so I had this idea in mind all the time: Music as a supersonic way to cut distance all the way from here to the edge of the solar system or even here to the terminal moraine of the dead in their far off land. Mr. Splitfoot is loaded with music, (highways back to you) including and especially these pieces:
"Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground," Blind Willie Johnson
Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan chose this song as one of twenty-seven musical pieces sent into outer space aboard the twin Voyager missions. The Golden Records (along with devices for playing the records) are still traveling away from the Earth, away from each other. That's one metaphor I couldn't resist. There's a version of the Golden Records in Mr. Splitfoot, the Golden Records and twin voyagers as twisted by a religious cult.
The title of Johnson's song is derived from "Gethsemane" a 1792 hymn. Dark was the night, cold was the ground on which my Lord was laid. This hymn was popular among 19th century fasola or shape note singers and, nodding to this history, Johnson's vocals absent any preacher. His is a response without the call. He moans his way through the song, never forming words, lining out that cold ground and the loneliness of a blind, black guitarist who used a knife for slide.
Many STRANGE things have happened. One of the characters in Mr. Splitfoot has a nasty scar on her face. Her mother burned her with bleach as a baby. When I choose Dark Was the Night for the book, I had no idea that one theory of Blind Willie Johnson's blindness is that his stepmom, after a bad beating from Johnson's father, blinded the boy by throwing lye at his face.
I suffer from apophenia, finding patterns in unrelated events. But it is also true that weird things happen everyday. In 1969 the British folk band Fairport Convention recorded "The Lord Is in this Place...How Dreadful Is this Place," a song inspired by Johnson's song and equally populated with ghosts. One hears footsteps down a hallway, items dropped on the ground, Sandy Denny's haunted humming. A nineteen-year-old Richard Thompson plays guitar on this track. This is strange because his once-wife, Linda Thompson is nearly ground zero for Mr. Splitfoot. And "The Lord Is in this Place...How Dreadful Is this Place" could easily be a title to this book though I'd never even heard of this song until after Mr. Splitfoot was done.
That brings me to Linda Thompson.
"Walking on a Wire," Linda Thompson
It's sometimes hard to remember where the germ of a book starts but an obsession with Linda Thompson was there from the very beginning. Many people already know the story of how Richard and Linda Thompson split up, how their marriage was ending just as their finest album was released, just as Linda gave birth to their third child. After years spent building a family and a band together, after dragging Linda into a religion where women were shunted off to the kitchen, Richard fell in love with somebody else. But here was their new record. The two were sent out on tour together and every night Linda took the stage with a man who was ripping her heart out. There are stories of violence and rage. Understandably. People say she sang more beautifully than ever on that tour. Then, when it was done, Linda Thompson lost her voice for years.
My great grandmother Ada also lost her voice so I've always collected stories of silent women, silent mothers. I made my character Ruth with these silent women in mind. This idea haunts me. Where do women's lost voices go? Into some Bluebeard's closet? What does it mean to be silent?
"I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy," hymn
One summer our mother sent us to Bible Study Camp though she's not a believer. I think she was more attracted to the idea of free child care. I can kind of understand that. My siblings and I learned this song at Bible Study Camp. We loved it. We'd scream out the lyrics because they were crazy: I've got the far out faith that freaks out farmers down in my heart! And if the Devil doesn't like it he can sit on a tack! The man who taught us that song looked like the devil, or at least he looked like Ichabod Crane, skinny as death, black hair, white skin, horrid teeth and a priest's collar. In Mr. Splitfoot I wanted to capture just how freaky religion looks to a kid. This song helped me remember.
"The Hitchhiker," Wade Denning
This was one of the first records I ever owned because I cut it from the back of a box of Honeycombs. It was a Halloween promotion. With your cereal you got one of three ghost stories. A record, a square, cardboard record. Beautiful. I still have my original and even bought an extra copy on ebay. Nostalgia for the original wounds, the first obsessions. The spooky illustration behind the track shows a man with long white hair, a full moon, an open grave. As a girl, I could not look away from this image. On the record, Wade Denning tells the terrifying tale of "The Hitchhiker." But there's more than terror in this tale. It's extremely complex, dealing with concepts of home, acts of continued human kindness and the sometimes unbreakable bonds between mothers and their daughters. I retell "The Hitchhiker" more than once in Mr. Splitfoot.
"The Hitchhiker" is a legend shaped by thousands of tellings but Denning's version is the first I ever heard so it stays with me. Denning was a song and jingle writer. He composed that genius Maxwell House tune where each note is a bubble of percolation. He's also responsible for a number of less classic recordings including a song called, "Day Light Savings Time." His granddaughter has collected most of his works here: http://wadedenning.com
"I'm Satisfied," The BeeGees
The BeeGees make me feel like I'm eight longing to be twenty-one. I always wanted to be as dramatic and messed up as my parents and their friends. If only I were older, I too could go to the disco and wind up completely devastated/broken hearted/hungover the following morning. In Mr. Splitfoot, the children feel a dire necessity to swiftly become adults since the adults are doing a very poor job caring for the children. In my math, BeeGees = Adults, a category I always felt left out of, and now, with Maurice and Robin gone, their pure sibling, beauty music continues to make me feel the grief of one left behind. I love the BeeGees.
"O Holy Night," hymn
For years I sang karaoke at least one or two nights a week at Hope in Anchor in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It was a magical time as all the regulars from those sainted years recall. Drag kings and queens, pregnant ladies, dock workers, editors and waitresses jammed in that tiny club, singing by the light of the revolving cake case. There was one man, a bearded fellow, maybe he was a hippie though he seemed more complicated than that. I couldn't talk to him because I had a crush on his voice. I think he might have been Louisa's boyfriend for a little bit. Except wasn't her boyfriend in prison? Anyway, he'd sit quiet all night, listening to everyone else sing and show off. He was shy. He sipped his beer. Then late at night, when all but the most addicted crooners had gone to bed, he'd take the mic and sing in a voice no one would ever suspect from that large, bearded barrel, a voice like a choirboy, like an angel, he'd sing "O Holy Night" and it was never anywhere near Christmas. In fact, by the time he was done, the song had nothing to do with the holidays. It was all about fall on your knees and listen to the night. It was the passion, the suffering, the mystery. I'll never forget it. Some songs make me wish I could participate more in organized religion. This is one of them. Sung by him. Yes. He'd do "O Holy Night." Or, every now and then "One More Try" by George Michaels.
Samantha Hunt and Mr. Splitfoot links:
the author's website
the author's Wikipedia entry
excerpt from the book
excerpt from the book
BookPage review
Kirkus review
New York Times review
Publishers Weekly review
Washington Post review
Deborah Kalb interview with the author
Electric Literature playlist by the author
The Millions interview with the author
Publishers Weekly interview with the author
also at Largehearted Boy:
Book Notes (2015 - ) (authors create music playlists for their book)
Book Notes (2012 - 2014) (authors create music playlists for their book)
Book Notes (2005 - 2011) (authors create music playlists for their book)
my 11 favorite Book Notes playlist essays
Online "Best of 2015" Book Lists
100 Online Sources for Free and Legal Music Downloads
Antiheroines (interviews with up and coming female comics artists)
Atomic Books Comics Preview (weekly comics highlights)
Daily Downloads (free and legal daily mp3 downloads)
guest book reviews
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly Books of the Week (recommended new books, magazines, and comics)
musician/author interviews
Note Books (musicians discuss literature)
Short Cuts (writers pair a song with their short story or essay)
Shorties (daily music, literature, and pop culture links)
Soundtracked (composers and directors discuss their film's soundtracks)
weekly music release lists
Word Bookstores Books of the Week (weekly new book highlights)


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Curfew Rate At Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok
Swissôtel Le Concorde Bangkok cares for the safety of everyone in the nightly curfew. We offer a special room rate to secure for both Thai people and foreigner.
With modern facilities and easy access by subway station just minutes away from hotel.
Swissôtel Le Concorde Bangkok is a five star hotel on Ratchadapisek Road which attends with every situation for our guests in Classic room at THB 2,200 net per room per night for Single / Twin occupancy. There is the great benefits and value for money in the curfew time.
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There are so many sorts of equipment that you can rent out when you visit the Lido di Venezia sand-strip during the summer time.
These beaches rent guests huts, smaller huts, chairs, umbrellas, sun tanning beds, and other beach equipment.
The Leaning Tower of San Pietro di Castello is one of the most famous landmarks in Venice and is a must see when visiting the capital city of Italy.
You can stay in a hut when you visit the Lido di Venezia during your summer vacation in Italy; the structure is composed of a big cabin attached to a small veranda.
On the other side of the San Marco Square, opposite the St Mark's Basilica, lies a popular tourist attraction and landmark Patriarcale Palace where the Patriarch of Venice is seated.
There were four orphanages in Venice that were fundamentally dedicated to teaching the young girls music; the Ospedale della Pieta, where Antonio Vivaldi taught violin and was choir master, was considered the best.
You should definitely pay this landmark a visit when on tour in Venice. Guests visiting the Ospedale della Pieta can even stay the night if they need to.
Note that the Vivaldi Museum in the building can only be visited if you schedule an appointment in advance!
Be sure not to miss this attraction when on your family trip in Venice!
Some of the most popular Venetian dishes include risotto, which is rice that is cooked with a variety of foods from vegetables to meat; it's under the plains category of Venetian cuisine.
Plan a euro trip with the kids this summer for an adventure of a lifetime! Be sure to stop by Venice in Italy and take the touristic boat ride that passes through its many iconic canals.
In the mountain regions of Venice, you will find cuisine using mainly pork or meat that was hunted in the woods. These are usually served with the typical traditional Venetian polenta dish.
There aren't many jellyfish in the Adriatic Sea so swimming when you visit the sandy beaches of the Lido of Venice is an option for children!
Venice is the city of romance; plan your honeymoon in Venice this year for a wonderful and magical experience filled with adventure and love.
Discover the historic city of Venice this summer by planning a fun family trip to Italy and exploring its famous landmarks and traditions.
You will find a wide collection of instruments at the renowned Music Museum in central Venice during your family trip in Italy.
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What the outdoor retailer offers is personal expertise which is something the web cannot deliver. In a world awash with product and competing claims, the informed sales person comes into his or her own. On these pages and in concert with individual sponsors we offer a series of bullet point guides to the basics of the key outdoor product categories. Our aim is to provide inexperienced sales staff a guide to what to remember and for more experienced ones a reminder of things they might have forgotten. The Basics has been produced so as to make it simple to download – in most cases each takes up no more than single sheet of paper.
There are a lot of things to learn when it comes to designing your website and we have worked hard to reduce them to a reasonable, bite-sized portion.


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Barmans day
The Barman's day is celebrated on February 6, on the Day of St. Amand and have become the professional holiday of barmen and restaurateurs in many countries all over the world.
The patron saint of wine makers and barmen - St. Amand, Bishop of Maastricht (584-679), - due to his activity as for evangelizing of wine-making regions of France, Germany and the Flanders became the official patron of wine makers, merchants, brewers, bar and restaurant keepers and, finally, bar workers (including barmen and dishwashers).
It's not accidentally that the barman craft was given its own calendar holiday.
This job is not easier than that of bus drivers, teachers and firefighters. Sometimes barmen spend almost 24 hours on the move, besides, they are good psychologists and often guess the favorite drink of the client from the first glance.


text: The Queen's College library is one of the largest libraries of the Oxford colleges in terms of the number of volumes held in the library. Located on the second floor, the library design was influenced by the great English architect, Christopher Wren. Wren designed the famed library at Trinity College at the "other" English university, Cambridge. The college displays here a terrestrial and a celestial globe from the 17th century. Queen's College was one of the wealthier colleges and thus tore down the "old" medieval buildings and erected neo-classical buildings in the 18th century. In the quad of the college are our fearless leaders: Jim Bracken, John King, and Mark Rankin.


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BendDesk: Dragging Across the Curve
Full paper by Malte Weiss, Simon Voelker, Christine Sutter, Jan Borchers
In ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces. ACM, 2010.BibTeX citation
author = {Weiss, Malte and Voelker, Simon and Sutter, Christine and Borchers, Jan},
title = {BendDesk: Dragging Across the Curve},
booktitle = {ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces},
series = {ITS '10},
year = {2010},
isbn = {978-1-4503-0399-6},
location = {Saarbrücken, Germany},
pages = {1--10},
url = {http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1936652.1936654},
doi = {10.1145/1936652.1936654},
publisher = {ACM},
address = {New York, NY, USA},
keywords = {curved surface, desk environment, dragging, multi-touch, virtual aiming}
We present BendDesk, a hybrid interactive desk system that combines a horizontal and a vertical interactive surface via a curve. The system provides seamless touch input across its entire area. We explain scalable algorithms that provide graphical output and multi-touch input on a curved surface. In three tasks we investigate the performance of dragging gestures across the curve, as well as the virtual aiming at targets. Our main findings are: 1) Dragging across a curve is significantly slower than on flat surfaces. 2) The smaller the entrance angle when dragging across the curve, the longer the average trajectory and the higher the variance of trajectories across users. 3) The curved shape of the system impairs virtual aiming at targets.


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Order: Galliformes
Family: Odontophoridae
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Scientific: Odontophorus leucolaemus
Citation: Salvin, 1867
Reference: PZS Pt1 p.161
Protonym: Odontophorus leucolaemus
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Mother's Day Musings on Life, Death, and Love
Today is bittersweet. On the one hand, I get to take my mom to see Captain America: Civil War and spend the day laughing and cavorting with her. She's one of the most incredible women I know, and she taught me how to be the woman I am today. She overcame her fear of being a mother (and especially her fear of having a daughter), got sober after falling prey to alcoholism, stayed positive even when making so little money she was living below the poverty line, and thought it all managed to stay a kid at heart. I can't imagine my life without her, and I love reminding her of that today and everyday.
On the other hand, my grandma, the adorable lady in the photo above, might not be able to hold on much longer. About two years ago, her stomach cancer recurred, this time as stage 4. After having about a third of her stomached removed and going into remission about a year earlier, the cancer had now spread to her liver and her bloodstream. She didn't feel sick when they found the recurrence, but the first chemo treatment almost killed her. The second treatment did nothing, but the third shrank the cancer down to almost nothing. After being told that the only thing left to do was make her comfortable, she fought like hell and got two years more than anyone believed she had.
A couple weeks ago, though, her doctor found a blockage in her bile duct. He saw that a mass was pressing on it and preventing her body from draining fluids properly. She would have to have surgery to have a stent put in to help her body out. Three surgeries later, the mass has been biopsied and the stent placed in her bile duct. She was supposed to go home yesterday, but she's not recovering like the doctor hoped. She was slightly weak but relatively healthy before the surgery, but now, things don't look good. She's lethargic, not eating, and pretty out of it. There haven't been any complications from the surgery, but it seems like her body just can't take much more.
Last night, after we came home from the hospital, my dad tried to put on a brave face, but after dinner he grabbed a cigar, poured himself a rather large glass of scotch, and visibly deflated. He told me the way his mom looked at the hospital was exactly how his dad looked before he died.
When I was driving my grandma back and forth the county for days to see her doctor and get an MRI and figure out her next steps, she sighed, apologized for making me drive her for hours each day, and said she was getting tired of everything. She didn't want to do it anymore. I think she's not recovering from this surgery because she's done. She's ready to go. She outlived her various doctors' estimations and got an extra two years with her family, and I think that was what she needed to prepare herself to go. And, honestly, it helped me prepare too. I wasn't ready two years ago when the words stage 4 came out of nowhere. Now, though, I'm ready too, as ready as I'll ever be, at least.
At the beginning of this post I wrote that my mom is one of the most incredible women I know. My grandma is another one of those women. Everyone who knows her feels like she's their grandma too. They even call her Geegee, which is what I named her because I couldn't say Grammy. As much as the rest of the world loves her, though, they will never love her the way I do. Geegee got me reading at an early age and gave me my love of stories. She taught me how to cook traditional Jewish foods and read Hebrew. She kept my grandpa alive through stories even though he died before I could remember him. She sang me to sleep at night, and she sang me awake in the morning. I don't know how much longer she has with us, but I will forever be grateful for the time I got to spend with her.
I hope you all take this day to remind the mothers in your life, biological or chosen, how much you love them. Hold them close. And after this day is over, continue to let them know what they mean to you. Because no matter how much time you have with them, it will never be enough.


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Hi everyone! How was your weekend? Any Pretty Little Liars fans reading this? I'm so excited to catch the new episode! It's been too long :) Anyways, I'm here to share a card with you that I'm using to submit to the Lawnscaping Challenge. Hope you like it! Click on the Lawnscaping badge below my card.
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For More Information About the Artwork of South Texas Artist Don Breeden Please Phone or Email:
Or, if you can't get a hold of Don (because he's usually out of town or fishing) you can contact Chris Breeden at:
About Don
has spent over 45 years drawing, painting and illustrating a wide
variety of South Texas subject matter. From Texas songbirds to ornery
javelinas, elusive big game animals, and prized game fish to the lovely
South Texas wildflowers.
No matter the subject, Don has the unique ability to bring a little bit of South Texas into your home.
Along with his many wildlife studies, Don has spent considerable time completing detailed architectural illustrations for architects, home owners, and builders. His attention to detail and vast architectural experience allows him to illustrate a wide variety of Historic buildings, homes and other architectural projects.
Don received his formal art training at the University of Houston and graduated with a fine arts degree, with a major in commercial art.
He owned and operated Breeden Gallery and Frame Shop in Brownsville for over 30 years before selling it and moving towards attending Expos and Art Fairs throughout South Texas to exhibit his work.
Now days, the best way to view his work is to go online, visit him at the various Art Shows or call for an appointment.
over 500 limited editions in print, Don has a wide variety of subjects
from which to choose. Or, call to see if any originals are available.
What Don is most famous for is his ability to bring nature into view for everyone to see. This is what makes his work so highly collected. His work is not just a technical rendering of birds, Gulf Coast fish, animals or the varied plants and brush of the outdoors; it is that instant, that one moment that sticks in your mind when you can recall actually seeing those birds, watching quietly as that White-tailed deer moves through the mesquite brush or stand startled as the covey of quail breaks from under your feet.
In addition to his repertoire of limited edition prints of the Gulf Coast and South Texas, Don:
• Was featured as the cover artist the Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) for many years.
• Was selected as the Ducks Unlimited Texas Sponsor Artist of the Year, 1999.
• Selected to create "The Fish of The Texas Gulf Coast" poster for the CCA.
• Was published in National Geographic Magazine.
• Illustrated, co-wrote and produced an educational coloring book of the Birds of South Texas and Northeast Mexico in English and Spanish.
• Was a Sponsor Artist for the 2014 and 2015 South Texas Quail Coalition.
• Was the Sponsor Artist and cover artist for the Texas State Rifle Association.
• Illustrated a full color Fishing Guide to the Brownsville Area, along with the illustrated full color Guide to the Birds of the Brownsville Area and a full color illustrated Guide to the Wildflowers of South Texas.
• Produced the "Historic Flags of Texas", a series of over 50 full color water color images/ limited edition prints, of the Flags of The Republic of Texas. These were published and have been part of a traveling display at various historical museums in South Texas.
• Has illustrated and published 14 posters commemorating the annual Charro Days Fiesta in Brownsville.
• Is a designer and illustrator of over 50 different promotional posters for various events in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas including the world renowned Gladys Porter Zoo.
• Has illustrated and published a series of posters including:
- The Flags of The Alamo
- The Flags of Goliad
- The Six Flags Over Texas
- The Tri-Colored Flags Over Texas


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The bidding occurred as shown in the diagram when Mike Noss and Don Rahe of Twin Falls held these hands at a recent club game. The action of jumping directly to the diamond slam is abrupt, and in this case effective, because 12 tricks are cold if you keep your objective in mind: to score 12 tricks with only one loser. The declarer in this case took his eye off the ball and finessed for the king of diamonds, and ended up going down.
Duplicate bridge rewards overtricks, but just scoring the slam would be almost a top because it's not obvious that everyone in the field will bid the slam. The sure way to 12 tricks is to set up the declarer's hand, so you want to trump 2 clubs. All your other losers are covered by the dummy's high cards, so the play should go: heart ace, club ace, trump a club, trump a heart, trump a club. Now you lead the diamond ace and another diamond and you're bulletproof! There are more gradual ways to bid to the slam, but east's hand is so powerful after his partner's bids that the jump to slam should not attract much criticism.
The club will be serving entrees at the Sunday potluck from the new Greater Tater Cookbook, published as a fundraiser for the Boise Regional next year. With over 300 recipes from local and out-of-state players, and only $10.95.
In last week's column, I reported wins incorrectly. The column should have said that Doug Bullock and his partner won two events in Caldwell, and his partner in both events was Kendra Bridges. Other winners in B flight were Sandra Watson and Jim Poston, winners in C flight include Bob VanEyll and Gary Crupper. Judy Abbett and Margaret Hartley were second in both A and B east-west on Friday.
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text: 24 Sep These names are the kind of names that belong to hot girls. Names that have Flora: Loves getting naked in the great outdoors. Florence: Hot Girl Names. Masie: Really sweet and friendly, but also clever and beautiful. Meadow: Likes to make out with guys in the middle of fields. 12 Dec I'm Ms. White, and I'll tell you everything you need to know about legal whoredom . He was an older gentleman, probably in his 60s, and it was pretty much a straight-up half-oral, half-sex encounter, which is a popular choice. Before him, my first actual I know me, and I just feel like a regular girl. I'm not. 21 Nov We resolve every debate you've ever had with your buddies about the sexiest women ever. A busty Brit who eventually acquired the nickname "The Most Photographed Nude Woman in America," Wilkinson's bare-chested odyssey began in the late s when, at age 15, she was the youngest.


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***Best American Made Sofa Sectional *** - Nov. 2018 - Independent Review Site AllAmericanReviews.com names Simplicity Sofas #1 Best American Made Sofa Sectional.
Our custom built modular sectional seating is Made in America. It is one of the most versatile furniture systems ever designed. We can create small sectional sofas that fit into small rooms and apartments and also large sectional configurations of any size by simply connecting additional units together. Everything is custom made in High Point, North Carolina.
Both large and small sectionals fit through small doors and narrow stairways where other sectionals cannot go. Arm units, armless units, corner units and wedge corner seat units can be configured into dozens of different shapes and sizes to fit any size small room or apartment.
SimplicitySofas is a top 10 American furniture manufacturer of sectionals in High Point, North Carolina. The company ships its custom-built solid oak frame upholstered seating direct to customers throughout the U.S.A.
Simplicity Sofas' specialty is small and mid size hand crafted seating that fits through narrow doors and stairways where other large seating products cannot go. All Simplicity Sofas furniture fits through tight entranceways as small as 15 inches in width.
High end seating from other manufacturers cannot fit into the smaller rooms and narrow passageways of older homes and apartments. The Man Cave TV show purchased a huge fifteen seat 17 ft. x 17 ft. sectional to fit down a curving 28" wide stairway. The modular design allows the company to build huge sectional configurations of unlimited size.
Simplicity Sofas offers dozens of different seating configurations available in 300+ fabrics and leathers, including a large selection of high performance American made fabrics. These include kid proof and pet friendly fabric choices and genuine European top grain leathers.
The modular construction allows individual components (arms, backs, bases, legs, cushion covers, cushion inserts) to be quickly, easily and inexpensively repaired or replaced without the need to return the furniture to the factory or to hire expensive professional repair personnel. All Simplicity Sofas furniture is constructed with 2.5 density Ultracel HR (High Resiliency) foam that will stand up to daily use far longer than lower density foams used in standard foam cushions.
Simplicity Sofas is an award-winning manufacturer of Made in America sleepers, sofas and sectionals. These awards include the $20,000 Grand Prize in a nationwide competition for Most Innovative American Small Business.
Simplicity Sofas is one of the very best American furniture manufacturers. The company sells direct to the public only -- not through retail stores. Bypassing the high retail markup that is typical in most stores allows Simplicity Sofas to furnish superior quality custom-built solid oak frame furniture at prices similar to mid-priced mass produced imported brands made with inferior workmanship and components.
Dozens of articles have been written about the company's innovative designs and quality. This is furniture designed to last for 20 years and more. The modular design allows simple (and inexpensive) replacement of individual components (arms, backs, bases, legs, cushions) if needed.
Highly experienced craftspeople working with premium materials make this furniture top quality. When ordered with Amercian made high performance fabrics, all sofas and sectionals are constructed using 95% American sourced components, most of which are locally produced in North Carolina.
A March, 2018 industry report lists Simplicity Sofas as one of the 10 most influential RTA furniture companies in the world. Other top 10 companies named in the report include IKEA and Flexsteel. Unlike all of the other top 10 furniture manufacturers, Simplicity Sofas is the only manufacturer specializing in high end RTA sectionals.


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For the sake of this article, we are going to define the word "Bad Girls" as applicable to our culture.
The "Bad Girls" are the love peddlers, that is they sell their body for money, and they are of 2 categories which are the corporate and the open market, love peddlers.
The corporate ones in these categories include the working class girls; they have their jobs but still find a way of swindling ignorant men to make a living.
The second category is the set of ladies that make it obvious to the world that this is what they do for a living.
Also, drinking of excessive alcohol is not permissible in our culture, so ladies who practice this are referred to as bad girls.
Keeping more than one boyfriend and sleeping with them also makes them bad girls.
Taking hard drugs and Indian hemp also makes these girls bad.
However, regardless of how wayward or reckless people think these girls are, they tend to hook the better men and it keeps everyone wondering how they do it.
Certain factors that contribute to how these bad girls tend to hook the good guys are listed below:
• PRETENCE: There is every iota of truth in an adage that says women are as cunning as a fox.
When you come across a desperate woman, she would stop at nothing to get what she wants, when a lady who has been so promiscuous or reckless decides to settle down, it only takes her making up her mind. When she realizes she has been well known for her notorious acts in a particular area all she would do is simply relocate and pretend to start life afresh in an area where she is not known at all, and an unknowing man who hooks up with her, marries her totally unaware of her past.
She could live in this pretence for as long as she wants. Most men who live abroad usually fall victim to these breed of women.
This is the reason most notorious girls who get married these days would tell you their men live abroad.
• SECONDLY, it could be a case of sheer luck, some women are just generally lucky and regardless of how bad they have been, they tend to hook the good guys.
Sometimes even when their spouses find out about their past, they just become so adamant and tell off everyone that tries to change their mind.
Although, this situation is not very common, it still happens in our time.
• THIRDLY, most bad girls tend to hook good guys because the guys tend to prefer them, they believe they have seen it all and have been there, so nothing can actually make them derail in marriage, unlike the naïve ones who still want to see the world even while they are married.
The guys also believe that the bad girls would be sexually active and would know all the antics involved in sex, and they would tend to perform better in bed, without being told what to do.
Also, there are situations where when a man is looking for a spouse who can make a perfect candidate, he tends to find all these qualities in the so-called bad girl, men usually find them interesting, straightforward, exciting and fun to be with, they believe the good girls can be a complete bore, and in the process of them hooking up with the bad girl, it tends to lead to marriage.
In conclusion, the bad girls are the outgoing ones and they have the tendency of meeting the good guys, due to the fact that most of the good girls are introverts and the men wouldn't come looking for them in the comfort of their homes, so, they settle for the ones who are readily available.
However, survey carried out by us revealed that a lot of men would rather prefer to hook up with the bad girls, considering the fact stated herein.
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Reading is Fundamental Part II of Part 1 which I will post this weekend.
Later, I was rigging the ropes and leather seats for a glider made from giant winged seed pods. (Kind of a prequel to the dream a couple of nights ago.) We'd split the seed pod open and removed the seed leaving just a half husk on the end. We did the same with another seed that was the same, but leaving the other half. We stitched and glued the halves together and were rigging ropes to distribute the weight of a pilot at the balance point below the contraption. The wing span was about 40 feet total. We tested the thing like a kite, but about 6 of us had to hold it down.


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Today was my first day of class of my Junior year of college. It is so weird to think that college is more then half over. But I am finally into my major classes so the topics should be more marketing and communication based aka more up my alley. :) This week is super busy besides the start to my school year. It also has my first blood tests on Wednesday morning. So I will be getting started on the process of donating marrow here soon.
Well I hope you all have a great day!
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Holidays are often spent with our family and loved ones, when we are missing a loved one this time can be especially difficult. Grief and mourning are emotional and physical responses to loss. These are natural reactions and grief, however painful, is a path to healing. Bottling up whatever emotion you may be feeling will not help you come to terms with the loss. Whether it be your first holiday season without your loved one or your fifteenth, there is no limit on how long your grief should last. But, there are ways to both honor your grief and sense of loss, while celebrating as much as possible the holidays, and perhaps the memories that go with them.
The holidays come around for those in grief just as they do for those who are not, and for those in grief it might seem or feel easier to ignore the holiday season in its entirety. If ignoring the holiday will help you continue the process of grieving, then do it. They will come around next year or the following. But also, if the holidays provide a distraction, welcome it. The celebrating of holidays can be a sign of life continuing and the routine might provide a blueprint for you to get through them. A good way to try and enjoy the holidays is to have a Plan A and a Plan B.
Plan A could simply be trying to do some of the old traditions that you and your loved one had enjoyed during the season. Going to the holiday dinner with your family, watching traditional movies for the season. Perhaps you might feel up to doing all the old holiday traditions that you once did with your loved one. This can be a way to remember them, but only if you feel up to it.
If the old traditions feel to stifling, to difficult, this is where Plan B comes into play. Let's say that you try and attend a holiday party, but quickly realize that the atmosphere is too much, too loud, too cheerful and you, in midst of your grief cannot handle it, it is better for you to get out of the environment in which you find yourself in distress. Trying to stay in a situation which agitates your grief rather than calming it can be more detrimental than helpful.
Plan B could be you simply spending time looking through old photo albums, putting on their favorite holiday songs, going to a place special to them or to a place where you remember them. Or perhaps starting your own traditions can be a way to heal during the holiday season. Going through the motions without any emotion does not help you heal from grief, nor does it help the people around you. Because as humans dealing with handling grief, sometimes the natural instincts when we are hurting is close off, pretend as although you are fine, even when we are not.
The holidays may never seem the same to you after loss, because they are not. The things that might have once held joy of the holiday may now be solemn reminders of what you have lost. If dealing with the holidays means putting off celebrating for a year, do it. They will be there for when you are ready for it. Grief changes things, loss changes you. So, if after loss and in the midst of grief, perhaps try find a new way to celebrate the holidays.
It is important to let your family and friends know how you are feeling, as they may be expecting everything to continue on the way things were. And that very well could not be an option, so try to be kind to yourself, do not feel bad for your grief, and perhaps in time, the holidays may become a time of remembrance, a rebirth of tradition, and maybe, just maybe, the grief for even a moment can be turned to laughter.