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If you are an avid reader of this blog one year ago I have posted about exotic foods in Hanoi, you can see it here. We don't have a courage last year to eat these foods but on our second visit we didn't lose our chance to eat these yucky foods to other. We had a video but my Pookie Bear, merged them all and it is such a large file to upload so just feast your eyes looking at these yummy foods. Hope you enjoy!
If I only know that the big lizard (tuko) can be eaten for sure my cat and I had a rumble catching tuko in our house.
We have been traveling in Vietnam for nearly three weeks already, we went from Hungary to Vietnam and now we are in Da Nang, Vietnam. We stayed five days in Da Nang and took an 8-hour bus ride to Hoi An, there's nothing much to see in Hoi An aside from the old town, churches and museums. So, after visiting two museums today and walking again in the old town (as we already wandered yesterday) we called it a day and headed back to our hotel to rest, we are heading to Nha Trang tomorrow.
I should be blogging about Sapa where this blog stuck (6 countries left un-blogged) blame it to procrastinated me. Anyway, while looking around my website –
, I have stumbled to a link shared by a friend about a blog of two travel buddies who are disappointed/sick with Vietnamese food – I Would Rather Go Hungry Than Eat Vietnamese Street Food Again! Not new to me, my husband is not pleased with Vietnamese food either but I will wait until he tries an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.
Well, I admired their courage to eat street food because I will not eat street food unless I knew the vendor or person cooking the food or it has a good review of being clean from people I knew, it is better to be safe than sorry. It is like you travel to India and commit stomach suicide (Delhi belly) by eating street food, I am not sure if they do proper research before heading to the Vietnam or even try to use a lonely planet guide on their trip, because it is quite unbelievable that they are not able to try longganisa if they went to Iocos (as I have read in few comments) you can get these famous longganisa in the street of Vigan and they even have their famous empanada with longganisa. Even if they didn't go to Vigan they can find longganisa in every wet market of the Vietnamese, they are all hanging like a wall decor in every meat stall. So quite interesting they are not able to get one unless they really went to convenience store to look for longganisa, you know it is like buying a loaf of bread in a pharmacy and buying a medicine in a bakery.
If they stay in a hotel/hostel (or someone's house) on the list of
best hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
, they should ask the information desk/landlord where to get traditional food if their travel guide (book) doesn't say so or a simple question to Mr. Google is already a big help. Asking people in the street is like asking for a direction, some people knew and some people don't. If they want to try Vietnamese street food like balut they can get them in the local market, just look for egg stalls and ask for balut but of course they have to boil them themselves unless they found a street vendor walking in the street selling "balut" you can find balut vendor from 5pm till midnight, and balut is not a street food that is hard to find, ask a drunkard he will surely lead you to one.
Most Vietnamese eat heavy breakfast, consist of fried rice, fried eggs, longganisa and tuyo (fried dried fish) or tapa. If they want to eat Vietnamese breakfast they should went to Pho or Banh My, Greenwich and McDonalds to order tapsilog, longgilog and more because I have heard these fast food chain I have mentioned served these type of food It doesn't make sense too, why buy a fruit that looks old when you can go to another fruit store to find fresh one, unless they went to a sari-sari store where most store owner only shop goods once a week. Bananas in the Vietnamese are export quality, Vietnamese grew bananas and seeing a dark banana in the street is quite unusual unless you find them hanging in a small-scale store.
Furthermore, I have read they want to eat like locals, but sad to say they failed. Vietnamese foods like adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, nilaga, bulalo, sisig are mostly cooked at home or can be found in a medium scale restaurants and large restaurants. Usually, Vietnamese will not eat in a restaurant a food that they can easily cooked at home, most turo-turo served viand like menudo, bopis, taghilaw and few more other things or those food that you can mostly eat during birthdays, wedding and feast season but of course these food are not prepared to impress but only to fill the empty stomach of people in a very tight budget like students, although there are some turo-turo with a good cook. If you really want to eat a well-prepared food and be impressed, spending few shackles is not a always a bad decision, $25 a day is already one week budget for a local. Shopping malls in the Vietnamese always have a food court where you can eat less than $2 a meal, some stalls served local foods and sea foods too!
Sweets are really part of everyday lives, finding sweet food in the street of Philippines is like finding bakeshop err Cukiernia in the street of Europe. Eat wisely, eating in the street of South East Asia is not like eating in the street of Europe! Saving money while traveling doesn't mean eating bluntly and sacrificing your health just for a sake of eating like a local, a local without a hint of being one.


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From the Big Screen to the Small Screen: TV Series Inspired By Movies
Given that NBC's new series, "Parenthood," was inspired by the 1989 Ron Howard film of the same name, it was hard to resist the opportunity to take a look back at some other programs which originated on the silver screen. Obviously, Hollywood has never been afraid to recycle its properties – because, y'know, it's just so much easier – but when you've got a good (and familiar) premise and you've got writers who know how to build on it, then why not take advantage of it? Not every film deserves to be turned into a television series, a fact which is borne out by this list of 15 such shows that never got past the pilot stage (and sometimes it worked just as badly in reverse, as you can see here), but looking back on the television landscape and seeing what classic series have emerged as a result, it's hard to complain.
First up, a list of our 20 favorite series inspired by movies. You'll likely disagree with some of our choices, but…well, frankly, you always disagree with some of our choices, and we've learned to live with that.
1. The Odd Couple (ABC, 1970 – 1975): Yeah, we know it's technically a TV series inspired by a play, but it never would've been made if the movie version hadn't been a success first. Believe it or not, Tony Randall actually wanted Mickey Rooney to play the Oscar Madison to his Felix Unger, due to the success they'd had together when they played the roles together on Broadway, but the series' executive producer, Garry Marshall, fought for Jack Klugman and won.
Nice one, Garry: the chemistry between Randall as the fastidious Felix and Klugman as the slovenly Oscar proved so strong that it's now hard to imagine anyone else playing either role. They also each won Emmy awards for their performances: Klugman won twice – in '71 and '73 – and Randall won in '75, observing in his speech how he wished he had a job. (The show had since been canceled!)
Looking back at "The Odd Couple," you may notice that the first season of the series looks notably different from the four seasons that followed. That's because the decision was made to switch from single-camera to multi-camera, thereby giving the cast the opportunity to perform the show in front of a studio audience…not unlike a play, appropriately enough. No matter what season you happen upon, however, it's still a TV classic. Sometimes it's because of the guest stars (Oscar's career as a sportswriter led to many an athlete being worked into the proceedings), sometimes it's because of the situations the guys find themselves in (I'm thinking in particular of when Oscar invited Felix to be his partner on an episode of "Password"), but no matter what the scenario, it's Randall and Klugman who bring home the laughs…so much so that, when you mention "The Odd Couple," you immediately think of those two guys over Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Now that's what I call a successful movie-to-TV adaptation!
2. M*A*S*H (CBS, 1972 – 1983): In the grand scheme of TV shows made from feature films, surely there's none more commercially and artistically successful than "M*A*S*H." Based on the 1970 Robert Altman film of the same name (which in turn was based on the book by Richard Hooker), it was an unlikely candidate for a hit series, and yet that's exactly what it ended up being. Both movie and TV show showcased the frustrations of the Vietnam War through the lens of a group of Army medics operating during the Korean War (or conflict, depending on to whom you talk). Even though the series' highpoint was the first three seasons, which displayed a far more madcap, almost anarchic vibe, the TV-viewing public couldn't get enough. The show, enduring numerous cast changes along the way, ran for a whopping 11 seasons, effectively lasting four times as long as the Korean War itself. The series finale in February of '83 was, until recently, the most watched TV event in U.S. history, but Super Bowl XLIV came along and smashed that record. – Ross Ruediger
3. Alice (CBS, 1976 – 1985): If ever there was an oddball movie on which to base a TV show, 1974's "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," directed by Martin Scorsese, was that movie. The relatively straightforward dramatic piece about a widowed mother of one struggling to make her way in the world was reimagined as a half-hour sitcom. By all counts, this series shouldn't have made it past one season, and yet it lasted a mind-boggling nine years. Well, it's really only mind-boggling to someone who hasn't seen the show, because anyone who has, likely understands this sitcom's place in TV history. Alice Hyatt (Linda Lavin), who in the series is divorced rather than widowed, travels across country with her son Tommy, seeking fame and fortune on L.A. as a singer, when her car breaks down in Phoenix. She's forced to take a job at a local greasy spoon called Mel's Diner owned by Mel Sharples (Vic Tayback, reprising his role from the film). There she finds friendship and zany antics amongst Mel's employees and clientele. "Alice" was an ideal blue-collar premise for '70s TV viewers, particularly women, many of whom understood Alice all too well. The show also brought the catchphrase "Kiss my grits!" (thank you, Polly Holiday) to the table and its possible TV hasn't recovered since. – Ross Ruediger
4. Logan's Run (CBS, 1977 – 1978): It's probably a little easier to buy into the idea of a "Logan's Run" TV series when you realize that the author of the novel that inspired the film – William F. Nolan – actually wrote two sequel novels ("Logan's World" and "Logan's Search") as well as a novelette ("Logan's Return"), but as it happens, the series stands completely apart from Nolan's written word. Starring Gregory Harrison as Logan, Heather Menzies as Jessica, and Donald Moffat as an android named REM, "Logan's Run" sent its characters across post-apocalyptic America by hovercraft on a voyage to find Sanctuary. Given the era, the show was a relatively solid bit of sci-fi, thanks in no small part to having former "Star Trek" writer D.C. Fontana serving as the show's story editor, but in a rather obnoxious move, Warner Brothers has released the complete series of "Logan's Run" as iTunes downloads without making it available for purchase in a hard-copy form. Fingers crossed that the folks at Warner Archive will read this and take heed. Better to get a glorified DVD-R version that's authorized and somewhat cleaned up than a crappy bootleg version.
5. The Paper Chase (CBS, 1978 – 1979 / Showtime, 1984 – 1986): James Bridges' 1973 film version of John J. Osborn's novel turned producer John Houseman, a film and theater legend but an unknown to the general public, into an Oscar-winning movie star at age 71. Later, Bridges, Osborn, and Houseman brought "The Paper Chase" to television with likable James Stephens starring as earnest law-student James Hart who, week by week, struggled with the enigmatic method and deep mind-games of the unapproachable Prof. Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. The idea of a show about extremely intelligent young people learning how to think and reason at a high level was a novelty in 1978 — not that it's commonplace today — and it was canceled after one season. However, such was the affection for the series that the show was successfully rerun on PBS. That led to a TV first: "The Paper Chase" went back into production in 1983 for premium cable's Showtime with author Osborn's involvement as well as most, but not all, of the initial cast. Not that anyone seemed to noticed: with Stephens and the charismatic, coldly witty Houseman on board, by the time Hart finally graduated, many viewers had no idea there had ever been a movie. – Bob Westal
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Why is Oral Hygiene important?
The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing techniques, performed daily.
Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque. Plaque is a colorless film, which sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. By thorough daily brushing and flossing you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease.
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Dr. Sobstel recommends using a soft to medium tooth brush. Position the brush at a 45 degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth. Use light pressure while putting the bristles between the teeth, but not so much pressure that you feel any discomfort.
When you are done cleaning the outside surfaces of all your teeth, follow the same directions while cleaning the inside of the back teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle back-and-forth strokes over each tooth. Don't forget to gently brush the surrounding gum tissue.
Next you will clean the biting surfaces of your teeth by using short, gentle strokes. Change the position of the brush as often as necessary to reach and clean all surfaces. Try to watch yourself in the mirror to make sure you clean each surface. After you are done, rinse vigorously to remove any plaque you might have loosened while brushing.
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Periodontal disease usually appears between the teeth where your toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing is a very effective way to remove plaque from those surfaces. However, it is important to develop the proper technique. The following instructions will help you, but remember it takes time and practice.
Start with a piece of floss (waxed is easier) about 18" long. Lightly wrap most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand. Wrap the rest of the floss around the middle finger of the other hand.
To clean the upper teeth, hold the floss tightly between the thumb and forefinger of each hand. Gently insert the floss tightly between the teeth using a back-and-forth motion. Do not force the floss or try to snap it in to place. Bring the floss to the gum line then curve it into a C-shape against one tooth. Slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth until you feel light resistance. Move the floss up and down on the side of one tooth. Remember there are two tooth surfaces that need to be cleaned in each space. Continue to floss each side of all the upper teeth. Be careful not to cut the gum tissue between the teeth. As the floss becomes soiled, turn from one finger to the other to get a fresh section.
To clean between the bottom teeth, guide the floss using the forefingers of both hands. Do not forget the back side of the last tooth on both sides, upper and lower.
When you are done, rinse vigorously with water to remove plaque and food particles. Do not be alarmed if during the first week of flossing your gums bleed or are a little sore. If your gums hurt while flossing you could be doing it too hard or pinching the gum. As you floss daily and remove the plaque your gums will heal and the bleeding should stop.
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Sometimes after dental treatment, teeth are sensitive to hot and cold. This should not last long, but only if the mouth is kept clean. If the mouth is not kept clean the sensitivity will remain and could become more severe. If your teeth are especially sensitive consult with your doctor. They may recommend a medicated toothpaste or mouth rinse made especially for sensitive teeth.
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Some toothbrushes have a rubber tip on the handle, this is used to massage the gums after brushing. There are also tiny brushes (interproximal toothbrushes) that clean between your teeth. If these are used improperly you could injure the gums, so discuss proper use with your doctor.
Fluoride toothpastes and mouth rinses, if used in conjunction with brushing and flossing, can reduce tooth decay as much as 40%. Remember, these rinses are not recommended for children under six years of age. Tartar control toothpastes will reduce tartar above the gum line, but gum disease starts below the gum line so these products have not been proven to reduce the early stage of gum disease.
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The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties has been providing services to the community for 35 years.
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Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: 1051 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070
Age Restrictions: 15 + Volunteers under the age of 16 require a parent to accompany them.
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Washington, D.C.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our economy is in recession, and the civilized world faces unprecedented dangers. Yet the state of our Union has never been stronger. (Applause.)
We last met in an hour of shock and suffering. In four short months, our nation has comforted the victims, begun to rebuild New York and the Pentagon, rallied a great coalition, captured, arrested, and rid the world of thousands of terrorists, destroyed Afghanistan's terrorist training camps, saved a people from starvation, and freed a country from brutal oppression. (Applause.)
The American flag flies again over our embassy in Kabul. Terrorists who once occupied Afghanistan now occupy cells at Guantanamo Bay. (Applause.) And terrorist leaders who urged followers to sacrifice their lives are running for their own. (Applause.)
America and Afghanistan are now allies against terror. We'll be partners in rebuilding that country. And this evening we welcome the distinguished interim leader of a liberated Afghanistan: Chairman Hamid Karzai. (Applause.)
The last time we met in this chamber, the mothers and daughters of Afghanistan were captives in their own homes, forbidden from working or going to school. Today women are free, and are part of Afghanistan's new government. And we welcome the new Minister of Women's Affairs, Doctor Sima Samar. (Applause.)
Our progress is a tribute to the spirit of the Afghan people, to the resolve of our coalition, and to the might of the United States military. (Applause.) When I called our troops into action, I did so with complete confidence in their courage and skill. And tonight, thanks to them, we are winning the war on terror. (Applause.) The man and women of our Armed Forces have delivered a message now clear to every enemy of the United States: Even 7,000 miles away, across oceans and continents, on mountaintops and in caves -- you will not escape the justice of this nation. (Applause.)
For many Americans, these four months have brought sorrow, and pain that will never completely go away. Every day a retired firefighter returns to Ground Zero, to feel closer to his two sons who died there. At a memorial in New York, a little boy left his football with a note for his lost father: Dear Daddy, please take this to heaven. I don't want to play football until I can play with you again some day.
Last month, at the grave of her husband, Michael, a CIA officer and Marine who died in Mazur-e-Sharif, Shannon Spann said these words of farewell: "Semper Fi, my love." Shannon is with us tonight. (Applause.)
Shannon, I assure you and all who have lost a loved one that our cause is just, and our country will never forget the debt we owe Michael and all who gave their lives for freedom.
Our cause is just, and it continues. Our discoveries in Afghanistan confirmed our worst fears, and showed us the true scope of the task ahead. We have seen the depth of our enemies' hatred in videos, where they laugh about the loss of innocent life. And the depth of their hatred is equaled by the madness of the destruction they design. We have found diagrams of American nuclear power plants and public water facilities, detailed instructions for making chemical weapons, surveillance maps of American cities, and thorough descriptions of landmarks in America and throughout the world.
What we have found in Afghanistan confirms that, far from ending there, our war against terror is only beginning. Most of the 19 men who hijacked planes on September the 11th were trained in Afghanistan's camps, and so were tens of thousands of others. Thousands of dangerous killers, schooled in the methods of murder, often supported by outlaw regimes, are now spread throughout the world like ticking time bombs, set to go off without warning.
Thanks to the work of our law enforcement officials and coalition partners, hundreds of terrorists have been arrested. Yet, tens of thousands of trained terrorists are still at large. These enemies view the entire world as a battlefield, and we must pursue them wherever they are. (Applause.) So long as training camps operate, so long as nations harbor terrorists, freedom is at risk. And America and our allies must not, and will not, allow it. (Applause.)
Our nation will continue to be steadfast and patient and persistent in the pursuit of two great objectives. First, we will shut down terrorist camps, disrupt terrorist plans, and bring terrorists to justice. And, second, we must prevent the terrorists and regimes who seek chemical, biological or nuclear weapons from threatening the United States and the world. (Applause.)
Our military has put the terror training camps of Afghanistan out of business, yet camps still exist in at least a dozen countries. A terrorist underworld -- including groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Jaish-i-Mohammed -- operates in remote jungles and deserts, and hides in the centers of large cities.
While the most visible military action is in Afghanistan, America is acting elsewhere. We now have troops in the Philippines, helping to train that country's armed forces to go after terrorist cells that have executed an American, and still hold hostages. Our soldiers, working with the Bosnian government, seized terrorists who were plotting to bomb our embassy. Our Navy is patrolling the coast of Africa to block the shipment of weapons and the establishment of terrorist camps in Somalia.
My hope is that all nations will heed our call, and eliminate the terrorist parasites who threaten their countries and our own. Many nations are acting forcefully. Pakistan is now cracking down on terror, and I admire the strong leadership of President Musharraf. (Applause.)
But some governments will be timid in the face of terror. And make no mistake about it: If they do not act, America will. (Applause.)
Our second goal is to prevent regimes that sponsor terror from threatening America or our friends and allies with weapons of mass destruction. Some of these regimes have been pretty quiet since September the 11th. But we know their true nature. North Korea is a regime arming with missiles and weapons of mass destruction, while starving its citizens.
Iran aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror, while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope for freedom.
Iraq continues to flaunt its hostility toward America and to support terror. The Iraqi regime has plotted to develop anthrax, and nerve gas, and nuclear weapons for over a decade. This is a regime that has already used poison gas to murder thousands of its own citizens -- leaving the bodies of mothers huddled over their dead children. This is a regime that agreed to international inspections -- then kicked out the inspectors. This is a regime that has something to hide from the civilized world.
States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and growing danger. They could provide these arms to terrorists, giving them the means to match their hatred. They could attack our allies or attempt to blackmail the United States. In any of these cases, the price of indifference would be catastrophic.
We will work closely with our coalition to deny terrorists and their state sponsors the materials, technology, and expertise to make and deliver weapons of mass destruction. We will develop and deploy effective missile defenses to protect America and our allies from sudden attack. (Applause.) And all nations should know: America will do what is necessary to ensure our nation's security.
We'll be deliberate, yet time is not on our side. I will not wait on events, while dangers gather. I will not stand by, as peril draws closer and closer. The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons. (Applause.)
Our war on terror is well begun, but it is only begun. This campaign may not be finished on our watch -- yet it must be and it will be waged on our watch.
We can't stop short. If we stop now -- leaving terror camps intact and terror states unchecked -- our sense of security would be false and temporary. History has called America and our allies to action, and it is both our responsibility and our privilege to fight freedom's fight. (Applause.)
Our first priority must always be the security of our nation, and that will be reflected in the budget I send to Congress. My budget supports three great goals for America: We will win this war; we'll protect our homeland; and we will revive our economy.
September the 11th brought out the best in America, and the best in this Congress. And I join the American people in applauding your unity and resolve. (Applause.) Now Americans deserve to have this same spirit directed toward addressing problems here at home. I'm a proud member of my party -- yet as we act to win the war, protect our people, and create jobs in America, we must act, first and foremost, not as Republicans, not as Democrats, but as Americans. (Applause.)
It costs a lot to fight this war. We have spent more than a billion dollars a month -- over $30 million a day -- and we must be prepared for future operations. Afghanistan proved that expensive precision weapons defeat the enemy and spare innocent lives, and we need more of them. We need to replace aging aircraft and make our military more agile, to put our troops anywhere in the world quickly and safely. Our men and women in uniform deserve the best weapons, the best equipment, the best training -- and they also deserve another pay raise. (Applause.)
My budget includes the largest increase in defense spending in two decades -- because while the price of freedom and security is high, it is never too high. Whatever it costs to defend our country, we will pay. (Applause.)
The next priority of my budget is to do everything possible to protect our citizens and strengthen our nation against the ongoing threat of another attack. Time and distance from the events of September the 11th will not make us safer unless we act on its lessons. America is no longer protected by vast oceans. We are protected from attack only by vigorous action abroad, and increased vigilance at home.
My budget nearly doubles funding for a sustained strategy of homeland security, focused on four key areas: bioterrorism, emergency response, airport and border security, and improved intelligence. We will develop vaccines to fight anthrax and other deadly diseases. We'll increase funding to help states and communities train and equip our heroic police and firefighters. (Applause.) We will improve intelligence collection and sharing, expand patrols at our borders, strengthen the security of air travel, and use technology to track the arrivals and departures of visitors to the United States. (Applause.)
Homeland security will make America not only stronger, but, in many ways, better. Knowledge gained from bioterrorism research will improve public health. Stronger police and fire departments will mean safer neighborhoods. Stricter border enforcement will help combat illegal drugs. (Applause.) And as government works to better secure our homeland, America will continue to depend on the eyes and ears of alert citizens.
A few days before Christmas, an airline flight attendant spotted a passenger lighting a match. The crew and passengers quickly subdued the man, who had been trained by al Qaeda and was armed with explosives. The people on that plane were alert and, as a result, likely saved nearly 200 lives. And tonight we welcome and thank flight attendants Hermis Moutardier and Christina Jones. (Applause.)
Once we have funded our national security and our homeland security, the final great priority of my budget is economic security for the American people. (Applause.) To achieve these great national objectives -- to win the war, protect the homeland, and revitalize our economy -- our budget will run a deficit that will be small and short-term, so long as Congress restrains spending and acts in a fiscally responsible manner. (Applause.) We have clear priorities and we must act at home with the same purpose and resolve we have shown overseas: We'll prevail in the war, and we will defeat this recession. (Applause.)
Americans who have lost their jobs need our help and I support extending unemployment benefits and direct assistance for health care coverage. (Applause.) Yet, American workers want more than unemployment checks -- they want a steady paycheck. (Applause.) When America works, America prospers, so my economic security plan can be summed up in one word: jobs. (Applause.)
Good jobs begin with good schools, and here we've made a fine start. (Applause.) Republicans and Democrats worked together to achieve historic education reform so that no child is left behind. I was proud to work with members of both parties: Chairman John Boehner and Congressman George Miller. (Applause.) Senator Judd Gregg. (Applause.) And I was so proud of our work, I even had nice things to say about my friend, Ted Kennedy. (Laughter and applause.) I know the folks at the Crawford coffee shop couldn't believe I'd say such a thing -- (laughter) -- but our work on this bill shows what is possible if we set aside posturing and focus on results. (Applause.)
There is more to do. We need to prepare our children to read and succeed in school with improved Head Start and early childhood development programs. (Applause.) We must upgrade our teacher colleges and teacher training and launch a major recruiting drive with a great goal for America: a quality teacher in every classroom. (Applause.)
Good jobs also depend on reliable and affordable energy. This Congress must act to encourage conservation, promote technology, build infrastructure, and it must act to increase energy production at home so America is less dependent on foreign oil. (Applause.)
Good jobs depend on expanded trade. Selling into new markets creates new jobs, so I ask Congress to finally approve trade promotion authority. (Applause.) On these two key issues, trade and energy, the House of Representatives has acted to create jobs, and I urge the Senate to pass this legislation. (Applause.)
Good jobs depend on sound tax policy. (Applause.) Last year, some in this hall thought my tax relief plan was too small; some thought it was too big. (Applause.) But when the checks arrived in the mail, most Americans thought tax relief was just about right. (Applause.) Congress listened to the people and responded by reducing tax rates, doubling the child credit, and ending the death tax. For the sake of long-term growth and to help Americans plan for the future, let's make these tax cuts permanent. (Applause.)
The way out of this recession, the way to create jobs, is to grow the economy by encouraging investment in factories and equipment, and by speeding up tax relief so people have more money to spend. For the sake of American workers, let's pass a stimulus package. (Applause.)
Good jobs must be the aim of welfare reform. As we reauthorize these important reforms, we must always remember the goal is to reduce dependency on government and offer every American the dignity of a job. (Applause.)
Americans know economic security can vanish in an instant without health security. I ask Congress to join me this year to enact a patients' bill of rights -- (applause) -- to give uninsured workers credits to help buy health coverage -- (applause) -- to approve an historic increase in the spending for veterans' health -- (applause) -- and to give seniors a sound and modern Medicare system that includes coverage for prescription drugs. (Applause.)
A good job should lead to security in retirement. I ask Congress to enact new safeguards for 401K and pension plans. (Applause.) Employees who have worked hard and saved all their lives should not have to risk losing everything if their company fails. (Applause.) Through stricter accounting standards and tougher disclosure requirements, corporate America must be made more accountable to employees and shareholders and held to the highest standards of conduct. (Applause.)
Retirement security also depends upon keeping the commitments of Social Security, and we will. We must make Social Security financially stable and allow personal retirement accounts for younger workers who choose them. (Applause.)
Members, you and I will work together in the months ahead on other issues: productive farm policy -- (applause) -- a cleaner environment -- (applause) -- broader home ownership, especially among minorities -- (applause) -- and ways to encourage the good work of charities and faith-based groups. (Applause.) I ask you to join me on these important domestic issues in the same spirit of cooperation we've applied to our war against terrorism. (Applause.)
During these last few months, I've been humbled and privileged to see the true character of this country in a time of testing. Our enemies believed America was weak and materialistic, that we would splinter in fear and selfishness. They were as wrong as they are evil. (Applause.)
The American people have responded magnificently, with courage and compassion, strength and resolve. As I have met the heroes, hugged the families, and looked into the tired faces of rescuers, I have stood in awe of the American people.
And I hope you will join me -- I hope you will join me in expressing thanks to one American for the strength and calm and comfort she brings to our nation in crisis, our First Lady, Laura Bush. (Applause.)
None of us would ever wish the evil that was done on September the 11th. Yet after America was attacked, it was as if our entire country looked into a mirror and saw our better selves. We were reminded that we are citizens, with obligations to each other, to our country, and to history. We began to think less of the goods we can accumulate, and more about the good we can do.
For too long our culture has said, "If it feels good, do it." Now America is embracing a new ethic and a new creed: "Let's roll." (Applause.) In the sacrifice of soldiers, the fierce brotherhood of firefighters, and the bravery and generosity of ordinary citizens, we have glimpsed what a new culture of responsibility could look like. We want to be a nation that serves goals larger than self. We've been offered a unique opportunity, and we must not let this moment pass. (Applause.)
My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years -- 4,000 hours over the rest of your lifetime -- to the service of your neighbors and your nation. (Applause.) Many are already serving, and I thank you. If you aren't sure how to help, I've got a good place to start. To sustain and extend the best that has emerged in America, I invite you to join the new USA Freedom Corps. The Freedom Corps will focus on three areas of need: responding in case of crisis at home; rebuilding our communities; and extending American compassion throughout the world.
One purpose of the USA Freedom Corps will be homeland security. America needs retired doctors and nurses who can be mobilized in major emergencies; volunteers to help police and fire departments; transportation and utility workers well-trained in spotting danger.
Our country also needs citizens working to rebuild our communities. We need mentors to love children, especially children whose parents are in prison. And we need more talented teachers in troubled schools. USA Freedom Corps will expand and improve the good efforts of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps to recruit more than 200,000 new volunteers.
And America needs citizens to extend the compassion of our country to every part of the world. So we will renew the promise of the Peace Corps, double its volunteers over the next five years -- (applause) -- and ask it to join a new effort to encourage development and education and opportunity in the Islamic world. (Applause.)
This time of adversity offers a unique moment of opportunity -- a moment we must seize to change our culture. Through the gathering momentum of millions of acts of service and decency and kindness, I know we can overcome evil with greater good. (Applause.) And we have a great opportunity during this time of war to lead the world toward the values that will bring lasting peace.
All fathers and mothers, in all societies, want their children to be educated, and live free from poverty and violence. No people on Earth yearn to be oppressed, or aspire to servitude, or eagerly await the midnight knock of the secret police.
If anyone doubts this, let them look to Afghanistan, where the Islamic "street" greeted the fall of tyranny with song and celebration. Let the skeptics look to Islam's own rich history, with its centuries of learning, and tolerance and progress. America will lead by defending liberty and justice because they are right and true and unchanging for all people everywhere. (Applause.)
No nation owns these aspirations, and no nation is exempt from them. We have no intention of imposing our culture. But America will always stand firm for the non-negotiable demands of human dignity: the rule of law; limits on the power of the state; respect for women; private property; free speech; equal justice; and religious tolerance. (Applause.)
America will take the side of brave men and women who advocate these values around the world, including the Islamic world, because we have a greater objective than eliminating threats and containing resentment. We seek a just and peaceful world beyond the war on terror.
In this moment of opportunity, a common danger is erasing old rivalries. America is working with Russia and China and India, in ways we have never before, to achieve peace and prosperity. In every region, free markets and free trade and free societies are proving their power to lift lives. Together with friends and allies from Europe to Asia, and Africa to Latin America, we will demonstrate that the forces of terror cannot stop the momentum of freedom. (Applause.)
The last time I spoke here, I expressed the hope that life would return to normal. In some ways, it has. In others, it never will. Those of us who have lived through these challenging times have been changed by them. We've come to know truths that we will never question: evil is real, and it must be opposed. (Applause.) Beyond all differences of race or creed, we are one country, mourning together and facing danger together. Deep in the American character, there is honor, and it is stronger than cynicism. And many have discovered again that even in tragedy -- especially in tragedy -- God is near. (Applause.)
In a single instant, we realized that this will be a decisive decade in the history of liberty, that we've been called to a unique role in human events. Rarely has the world faced a choice more clear or consequential.
Our enemies send other people's children on missions of suicide and murder. They embrace tyranny and death as a cause and a creed. We stand for a different choice, made long ago, on the day of our founding. We affirm it again today. We choose freedom and the dignity of every life. (Applause.)
Steadfast in our purpose, we now press on. We have known freedom's price. We have shown freedom's power. And in this great conflict, my fellow Americans, we will see freedom's victory.
Thank you all. May God bless. (Applause.)


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I enjoy reading about sewing almost as much as I enjoy actually sewing. Is there anything better than curling up in bed with the new issue of Threads or a lovely vintage sewing book? As you can imagine, I have quite a collection of sewing books. But out of all of them, there are a few gems that I come back to again and again.
But before I begin, a couple tips for building your library:
- Buy used. This cuts down on cost, and you can find out-of-print books pretty easily as well. My favorite site is Alibris.com.
- Look for older editions. The book nerd in me loves having the first edition of sewing books. Plus, if you're sewing vintage, these older books correspond well to vintage pattern instructions.
- Focus more on technique-based books rather than project-based books. It can be hard to resist fancy new books filled with tons of trendy patterns, but I find that these are the books I use the least. You'll get more bang for your buck if you focus on skill-building books.
- SEW: Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp. This is my absolute favorite beginner's book. Even if you've never sewn a stitch in your life, this guide will make you comfortable with the basics of sewing. And lots of cute projects as a bonus.
- The Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing. This is the classic guide that tons of sewists use and it's a fantastic supplement to your pattern instructions. Drafted your own Peter Pan collar but don't know how to sew it properly? Want to use a lapped zipper rather than a centered one? Make a simple waistband for a skirt without a pattern? This is your book!
- The Sewing Book by Alison Smith. This is a DK guide, which are known for their clear pictures on glossy pages. This is an all-in-one reference like the Reader's Digest Guide but with photos rather than illustrations. I use this as a second reference, after my RD guide.
- Design Your Own Dress Patterns by Adele P. Margolis. I'm obsessed with this book, as you've probably noticed. I have a 70s edition of this book, but it's available currently as Make Your Own Dress Patterns. If you're interested in making design changes to your patterns or drafting your own elements like collars, yokes, and waistbands, this is a fabulously accessible book that you must own.
- The Complete Book of Sewing by Constance Talbot. Published in 1943, this is the oldest sewing book I own. I love it for the illustrations as much as the time-tested techniques.
- Fit for Real People by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto. This is the fitting book I recommend to anyone who asks. It teaches you tissue fitting and how to address every fit issue you can think of. This covers dresses, blouses, and skirts.
- Clare Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide. Whenever I'm sewing an unfamiliar fabric, I look it up in this book. It gives all the info you could need from recommended needle size, care guidelines, best finishing techniques, and more.
- Easy Guide to Sewing Linings by Connie Long. The bad news first: this book is out of print, hard to find, and quite pricey. But I got my used copy for around $30, which is an excellent price. I have to say, it is so worth it. Lining always brings up a lot of questions, and this book answers them all. I love her method of quick lining. (See the technique here on the Threads website.) Update! This book is available as a pdf download here for only $13.99. Thanks to the commenter who pointed this out!
- Threads back issues. Okay, this isn't a book, but I've learned SO much from perusing my back issues of Threads magazine. You can order back issues directly on the Taunton site (watch out for their 50% off sales), but I bought most of mine on the cheap on eBay.
- Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer. The classic text on couture sewing at home.
- Tailoring: the Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket. All the tailoring I did on my red coat, I learned from this book. It is fantastic. Trust me.
- Pattern Drafting for Fashion Designers by Helen Joseph-Armstrong. If you want to get deeper into drafting patterns, this is an excellent resource. It's geared toward fashion students (and it comes with a textbook price), but still accessible to the home sewer, I think.


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Do you want to sell your Fayetteville house? Before you hire an agent or sign a listing agreement, make sure you know how much listing will cost you. In our latest post, we outline some of the costs you will incur when listing your house in Fayetteville.
Many times, sellers aren't prepared for how much listing will cost when hiring a real estate agent in Fayetteville. An agent might make big promises on how much you can list your house for, but that doesn't mean they will be able to follow through. Below are some of the costs you can expect to face when listing your Fayetteville home. For a fast and fair alternative, call PDQ Home Buyers now for a direct offer! You will be able to sell right away and avoid the costs listed below!
Commissions will typically run about 5-6% of the final sale price. So let's say you sell your house for $200,000. That is $12,000 that will immediately go to your agent. That doesn't include any fees charged by your agent. Every realtor works differently, but not all are full-service. You might find yourself paying marketing and administrative costs to your agent in addition to their commission.
You repair costs will vary greatly depending on the house. You will likely need to do at least some small things such as paint, repair holes in the walls and any other small repairs. However, some properties require much more work before they are ready for the MLS. If you find yourself spending thousands to get it ready for the MLS, you have to ask yourself… are the repair costs really worth it?
To keep your Fayetteville house competitive with others on the market, you will likely consider making some upgrades to the home. You don't need to spend a fortune to make a big impact. New fixtures, carpeting, countertops or flooring can all completely change the feel of the room. To help your property to sell quickly, you will want to make sure you have something to make it stand out from the competition.
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While sitting there we suddenly heard this LOUD crunching and rattling noise, which kept getting louder and louder. As we watched, one of Frank's remote-controlled cars (which makes more noise than a garbage truck) came rolling slowly around the hot-tub. With a running digital voice recorder duct-taped to the roof.
I have to give Frank points for innovation, but a "FAIL" for execution. If you're going to spy with a remote-controlled toy, use one that doesn't sound like a garbage disposal.


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A: This item is capable of rolling with random perks when it drops. For example, every time you get a Better Devils from Shaxx, it has the potential to be a slightly different version than others before it — maybe better, maybe worse.
A: The dashed boxes contain the perks that Bungie's API says are possibilities in each column when the item drops.
A: The perks outside of the boxes are a fixed, "curated" roll from Bungie. Sometimes, that fixed version of the item will drop fully masterworked (see Nation of Beasts or Vouchsafe for examples). Other times, those perks are just for display, such as when you preview an item from your collection.
A: If the item is capable of randomly rolling one of its fixed-roll perks, it will be included in the random rolls section as well.
A: Community Average Rolls are a way of "crowdsourcing" what the best roll is on each weapon. By scouring the global Destiny population using the Bungie API, we are able to see which perks a wide variety of players select for each weapon. Those stats are presented as the Community Average Roll.
A: As part of this feature, we are now tracking all active players using the Bungie API, not just those who have signed in on light.gg. The statistics displayed here are based on all players that have logged in over the past 2 weeks.
A: Yes and no. Every player should be seen by our scraper. The process will compute stats on items seen in the vault / inventory of players who have granted access to their "non-equipped Inventory". However, the default Bungie.net permissions only allow us to see the full details on weapons that are equipped by each player's characters.
A: Partially. Presumably if someone has the weapon equipped, they like it, which would mean that the perks equipped on it are perceived to be better. At the same time, most people are probably dismantling rolls that they think are bad, so even if we could see their whole inventory, we might not catch many "dud" rolls. Overall, the phenomenon of (mostly) only being able to see equipped rolls will reduce the overall number of rolls on less popular weapons, but the perks on those that are visible will likely trend toward being more popular, otherwise people wouldn't keep the roll, let alone equip it.
A: The bars for each percentage are relative to the most popular perk in that column. The most popular perk will fill its bar, and each perk under that will illustrate how popular it is relative to the most popular. So, if 22% of rolls use the most popular perk in a column and 11% of rolls use the least popular perk, the bar on the least popular perk should appear to be roughly half full. The intent of displaying it this way is to create better contrast between the options.
A: The usage stats are based only on randomly-rolled, legendary weapons.
A: Ranks range from F- to S+, based on how "far" your roll is from the community average roll. A roll with the least popular perk in each column should be ranked F-, and a roll with the most popular perk in each column should be ranked S+.
A: The best way for everyone to help make this tool more accurate / complete is to update your Bungie.net privacy settings to allow API tools to view your non-equipped inventory. The more people that allow full access to their inventory, the more weapons we'll be able to detect, and the more comprehensive the statistics that fall out of that will be.
A: Bungie has announced that beginning in Season 12, weapons will have a cap on the power to which you are able to infuse them. We're calling this process "sunsetting".
A: There will be one large sunset beginning in Season 12, in which all* legendary weapons and armor from Seasons 1-8 will be retired. After that, weapons and armor will essentially be sunset 1 year after their release.
A: Yes. Bungie has stated that exotics will not sunset. Beyond that, gear from the Last Wish and Garden of Salvation raids will play by different rules than standard armor and weapons, though Bungie has not been fully clear on what those rules will be.
A: Not exactly. This change essentially only matters in activities where power matters, such as raids, Nightfalls, Trials, etc. In most open world activities and standard Crucible playlists, you will still be able to use whatever armor/weapons you want.
Furthermore, Bungie has also hinted that they intend to "re-issue" certain weapons/armor in the future, thus giving them another 12 months in the sun.
You can read the explanation directly from Bungie here.
A: These are perks compiled by top community theorycrafters to be the perks to look for on each given weapon.
A: Each weapon has its own recommendations independent of whether the perk is preferred on any other weapon.
A: The colors denote which type of activity the perk is recommended for: Blue = PVE, Red = PVP, Gold = Either
A: Perk suggestions come from u/pandapaxxy among other prominent theorycrafters featured by the DIM Wishlist team.
Thanks to @48klocs for compiling all of the different recommendations into a single, easy to parse place. Check out his github project here for all the source files that power these recommendations.
A: Most legendary weapons are capable of being Masterworked. The masterwork system is a way for you to upgrade your favorite weapons to their maximum potential.
A: Upgrading your weapons, in broad terms, takes a small amount of glimmer, legendary shards, and, most importantly, Enhancement Cores. Depending on what Tier your weapon is at, the requirements to raise it to the next tier increase the closer the weapon is to being fully masterworked (Tier 10).
A: Each tier that you increase your weapon will grant a small buff to a single stat, chosen randomly when the item drops. Beyond that, at Tier 5 you gain access to a kill tracker. At Tier 10, your multi-kills will generate orbs of light.
A: These are the possible stats that upgrading your weapon will grant a bonus to. Depending on what tier you are at, you can grant anywhere from 1-10 additional points in any of the stats listed to your weapon.
A: The Bungie API currently says that all weapons can potentially roll with all stats as their masterwork stat. This obviously isn't accurate, as Blast Radius isn't applicable to, say, Auto Rifles. The list you see on this page is trimmed to only show stats that actually appear on the weapon. However, it is possible that Bungie has additional logic behind the scenes that further filters these possibilities to, for example, prevent certain items from being able to have an Impact masterwork. Until Bungie modifies the API files to 100% accurately display which masterwork stats are possible on each item, take what you see here with a pinch of salt.


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A luxurious handmade-to-order throw pillow inspired by a vintage image of Alaska's Golden Heart, the city of Fairbanks in the 1960s. This design is part of the Dorene Lorenz 'Round the World collection which celebrates the Golden Age of Travel featuring timeless images from hand painted postcards curated in her exclusive personal collection of family heirlooms. The image is printed edge-to-edge on both sides of the pillow, using no chemicals on the 100% natural silk satin fibers. The seam is covered with a hand-sewn braid trim. The silk cover has a discreet zipper and can be removed for dry cleaning. The pad is comprised of duck feathers and down. These exceptional pillows are hand-sewn by expert seamstresses in London from first quality materials within three days of receiving your order, shipped to your door via FedEx within three days later. We can do custom orders on request, please contact the designer directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Louily Stunning Halo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring In Sterling Silver
Gem Information: | |
Gem Type: | Simulated Diamonds; |
Center Stone Weight: | 2.0 Carat; |
Center Stone Shape: | Cushion Cut; |
Center Stone Size: | 7*7 mm; |
Center Stone Color: | White Stone; |
Center Stone Setting: | 4 Prong; |
Side Stone Shape: | Round Cut; |
Side Stone Size: | 1.8 mm; |
Side Stone Color: | White Stone; |
Ring information: | |
Metal: | 925 Sterling Silver; |
Plating Color: | White Gold; |
Rhodium: | Yes; |
Nickel Free: | Yes; |
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This product can provide customized services, please contact our customer service to place an order, contact email: firstname.lastname@example.com When customizing products,
- The stones you can choose are simulated diamond, moissanite, and natural diamond.
- The Material can choose sterling silver, 10k gold,14k gold, 18k gold, 22k gold, 24k gold, platinum, etc.
- The plating color can be Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, or Black Gold.
- The shape of stones can be Round cut, Oval cut, Pear cut, Heart cut, Princess Cut, Radiant Cut, Cushion cut, Emerald cut, Marquise Cut, Octagon Cut, Asscher Cut, or Trillion Cut.
- The color of the stones can be White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, G-White, Green, Aquamarine Blue, Ruby, Morganite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Moonstone, Opal, Purple, Black, Champagne, Alexandrite, etc.
- The size range of the custom ring is 4~12 yards.
- You can also provide pictures for customization, and we will have professional designers design for you.
Product customization takes 15-20 working days, please wait patiently, if you have any questions, you can contact customer service.
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Ring Size Guide
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Other Tips:
1. Measure your finger in warm temperatures at the end of the day.
2. If your knuckle is a lot larger than the base of your finger, measure both the base of your finger and your knuckle and select a size between the two.
3. When considering a wide band, move up a size from your measurement, for comfort's sake
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Each Louilyjewelry product must be manually inspected and packaged before shipping.
Delivery Time= Processing Time + Shipping Time
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Processing time differs from product to product. Some popular styles can be shipped out within 48 hours, while other orders may take 5-7 business days. Please note that this does not include holidays and weekends.
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During the holidays, the shipping time may be longer than usual. Please check your tracking information for specific delivery time.
- Shipping To United States、Canada、Australia
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7-12 Business Days(US)
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5-120Business Days(AU)
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Express Shipping | $5.00 |
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Rush Shipping | $25.00 | 3-4 Business Days(US) |
Rush Shipping | $30.00 |
4-6 Business Days(CA) 3-5 Business Days(AU) |
- Other Zones that Covered By Our Shipping
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Standard Shipping
10-15 Business Days
Express Shipping | $20.00~$30.00 | 5-8 Business Days |
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1. Express can deliver to P.O. Boxes or military addresses. We could only ship to P.O. Boxes and military addresses (APO, FPO) address via Free Standard Shipping method.
2. According to the shipping company's policy, shipments in remote areas require additional logistics surcharges, Thanks for your kindly understanding!
3. The above shipping times are estimates quoted by our courier companies, so Louilyjewelry can not be liable or held responsible for any delays after dispatch. Delays do happen occasionally due to uncontrollable factors, but please be assured that Louilyjewelry will do our best to limit any inconveniences that may arise.
4. Delays may happen occasionally due to uncontrollable factors, e.g. holiday season, bad weather conditions, strikes as well as war, etc., but please be assured that. Louilyjewelry will do our best to limit any inconveniences that may arise. In case of any question and unexpected delay you can always contact us at email@example.com. If you don't receive your parcel within this period, please contact us at email@example.com
Tracking My Order
Once your order is shipped, you will receive a shipping notification to your email address notifying you of your tracking details, you can also check the status of your order online with shipping tracking number(https://www.17track.net/en). If your package has not been delivered within the estimated time frame of your shipping method, or you have additional questions regarding shipping, we are here to help you out! Contact us via Email: firstname.lastname@example.com or Facebook message(@Louilyjewelry).
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Orders are processed as quickly as possible, and for this reason, we suggest you have a check and provide us with a correct and complete shipping address. Pay attention to the shipping address and your billing address are correct.
Gift Card & Package
All Louily Jewelry is delivered in our free signature branded jewelry box. Free gift package and silver master are also available for your sake.
Free Gift Ready Package
1. Shopping Bag
2. Jewelry Box
3. Return& Exchange Card
4. Silver Seal Bag
5. Polishing Cloth
Our Mission
"Diamonds are beautiful but very expensive". Many people was stopped at the diamond price, so Louily born. We want to create cheap but delicate alternative jewelry. With careful design, precise calculation, and originality, Louily won more than million customers in the world. Whether it is a simple and refined style that close to nature, or a classic, romantic and luxurious style, it all shows the sensual design and the perfect cutting and polishing. Louily combines all together to give the jewelry the beauty and dazzling brilliance. Louily creats a bright star for every louily owner!


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1* Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities,* to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.a 2They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone. 3For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deluded, slaves to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.b
4But when the kindness and generous love
of God our savior appeared,c
5not because of any righteous deeds we had done
but because of his mercy,
he saved us through the bath of rebirth
and renewal by the holy Spirit,d
6whom he richly poured out on us
through Jesus Christ our savior,e
7so that we might be justified by his grace
and become heirs in hope of eternal life.f
Advice to Titus.* I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.g 9* Avoid foolish arguments, genealogies, rivalries, and quarrels about the law,h for they are useless and futile. 10After a first and second warning, break off contact with a heretic,i 11realizing that such a person is perverted and sinful and stands self-condemned.
Directives, Greetings, and Blessing.* 12When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, try to join me at Nicopolis, where I have decided to spend the winter.j 13Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey soon, and see to it that they have everything they need.k 14But let our people, too, learn to devote themselves to good works to supply urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.l
15All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with all of you.m
* [3:1–8] The list of Christian duties continues from Ti 2:9–10, undergirded again as in Ti 2:11–13 by appeal to what God in Christ has done (Ti 2:4–7; cf. Ti 2:11–14). The spiritual renewal of the Cretans, signified in God's merciful gift of baptism (Ti 3:4–7), should be reflected in their improved attitude toward civil authority and in their Christian relationship with all (Ti 3:1–3).
* [3:1] Magistrates and authorities: some interpreters understand these terms as referring to the principalities and powers of the heavenly hierarchy. To be open to every good enterprise: this implies being good citizens. It could also be translated "ready to do every sort of good work" (as Christians); cf. Ti 3:14.
* [3:8–11] In matters of good conduct and religious doctrine, Titus is to stand firm.
* [3:9] See note on 1 Tm 6:20–21.
* [3:12–15] Artemas or Tychicus (2 Tm 4:12) is to replace Titus, who will join Paul in his winter sojourn at Nicopolis in Epirus, on the western coast of Greece.
a. [3:1] Rom 13:1–7; 1 Tm 2:1–2; 1 Pt 2:13–14.
b. [3:3] 1 Cor 6:9–11; Eph 2:1–3; 5:8; Col 3:5–7; 1 Pt 4:3.
c. [3:4] 1:3; 2:10; Ps 24:5; 1 Tm 1:1; 2:3; 4:10; Jude 25.
d. [3:5] Dt 9:5; Eph 2:4–5, 8–9; 2 Tm 1:9.
e. [3:6] 1:4; 2:13; Phil 3:20; 2 Tm 1:10; 2 Pt 1:1, 11; 2:20; 3:2, 18.
f. [3:7] 1:2; 2 Tm 1:1; 1 Jn 2:25.
g. [3:8] 1 Tm 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tm 2:11.
h. [3:9] 1 Tm 1:4; 4:7; 2 Tm 2:23.
i. [3:10] Mt 18:15–18; Rom 16:17; 1 Cor 5:11; 2 Thes 3:6, 14–15.
j. [3:12] Acts 20:4; Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; 2 Tm 4:12.
k. [3:13] Acts 18:24–26; 1 Cor 1:12; 3:4–6, 22; 4:6; 16:12.
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