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April 24, 2014
Company news
Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Conference Call
Bombardier Inc.'s annual meeting of shareholders will be held Thursday, May 1, 2014, 9:30 a.m., at:
Montréal Science Centre
Perspective 235° Room
2 de la Commune Street West
Montréal, Québec
At the very beginning of the meeting, there will be a brief photo opportunity. Photographers and cameramen will then be invited to leave the room.
After the meeting, Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc.; Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace; and Lutz Bertling, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Transportation, will be available to meet media representatives in the Espace Bernard Lamarre.
The annual meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet at the following address: www.bombardier.com
Please note that the conference call intended for investors and financial analysts will be held the same day at 7:30 a.m.Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc., and Pierre Alary, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier Inc. will review the Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
A question period intended for media will take place at the end of this same conference call. To participate in this question period, media representatives must simply identify themselves when they register for the call.
The conference call will be broadcast live on the Internet at the following address: www.bombardier.com
Media representatives wishing to listen in on the call will be able to do so by dialing one of the following conference call numbers:
Integral version: (without translation) | 514 394 9320 or 1 866 240 8954 (toll-free in North America) +800 6578 9888 (overseas calls) |
In English: | 514 394 9318 or 1 866 211 9107 (toll-free in North America) +800 3207 7500 (overseas calls) |
In French: | 514 394 9316 or 1 888 791 1368 (toll-free in North America) +800 4994 7180 (overseas calls) |
For Information
Isabelle Rondeau Director, Communications Bombardier Inc. +514 861 9481 | Shirley Chénier Senior Director, Investor Relations Bombardier Inc. +514 861 9481 |

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The Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V 100A disconnects the battery from non-essential loads before it is completely discharged (which would damage the battery) or before it has insufficient power left to crank the engine.
When using Bluetooth to program the Smart BatteryProtect any required engage/disengage levels can be set.
Alternatively, one of nine predefined engage/disengage levels can be set with the programming pin.
If required, Bluetooth can be disabled.
The Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V 100A is a uni-directional device. It can only deal with current in one direction, so either current to a load, or current from a charger, but not both currents at the same time. In addition to this, current only can only flow from the IN terminal to the OUT terminal. In case of use with a load, the battery connects to the IN terminal, and in case of use with a charger, the charger connects to the IN terminal.
Features of the Battery Protect 12/24V 100A
Protects the battery against excessive discharge and can be used as a system on/off switch
The Smart BatteryProtect disconnects the battery from non-essential loads before it is completely discharged (which would damage the battery) or before it has insufficient power left to crank the engine.
The on/off input can be used as a system on/off switch.
12/24V auto ranging
The Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V 100A automatically detects system voltage one time only.
Bluetooth: programming made easy
When using Bluetooth to program the Smart BatteryProtect any required engage/disengage levels can be set.
Alternatively, one of nine predefined engage/disengage levels can be set with the programming pin.
If required, Bluetooth can be disabled.
Over voltage protection
To prevent damage to sensitive loads due to over voltage, the load is disconnected whenever the DC voltage exceeds 16.3V respectively 32.6V.
Ignition proof
No relays but MOSFET switches, and therefore no sparks.
Delayed alarm output
The alarm output is activated if the battery voltage drops below the preset disconnect level during more than 12 seconds.
Starting the engine will therefore not activate the alarm. The alarm output is a short circuit proof open collector output to the negative (minus) rail, max. current 50 mA. The alarm output is typically used to activate a buzzer, LED or relay.
Delayed load disconnect and delayed reconnect
The load will be disconnected 90 seconds after the battery voltage drops below the preset level. If the battery voltage increases again to the connect threshold within this time period (after the engine has been started for example), the load will not be disconnected.
The load will be reconnected 30 seconds after the battery voltage has increased to more than the preset reconnect voltage.
Monitor, operate & control your system
Use the VictronConnect app to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Smart BatteryProtect. It can connect to Victron products via Bluetooth, USB and WiFi/LAN/Internet.
See the VictronConnect product page for more information.
We offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it's faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it's within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.
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All orders for goods (the "Goods") to be supplied by VOLTACON UK LIMITED or any of its subsidiary companies as the case may be (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") are subject to these conditions of sale and the placing of an order by a buyer ("the Buyer") will constitute acceptance of these conditions.
2. These conditions may not be modified or varied unless the Company agrees in writing and the Company will not be deemed to accept any other conditions not waive any of these conditions by failing to object to provisions contained in any purchase order or other communications from the Buyer. No person has authority on behalf of the Company to vary any conditions except by a written variation signed by a director or the company secretary.
3. VALIDITY OF QUOTATIONS. Quotations from the Company are stated to be open for such time as may be specified in each such quotation and provided it is not withdrawn by the Company in such period it remains capable of acceptance. No binding contract will be created by the acceptance by the Buyer of the Company's quotation until notice of such acceptance has been given in a purchase order and has either been signed by the Company's duly authorised representative or the Company has indicated to the Buyer orally or in writing its acceptance of such order.
4. If the Buyer places an order with the Company without requesting a quotation from the Company or before such quotation has been provided, all deliveries carried out in satisfaction of such order will be subject to these conditions.
5. NEW ACCOUNTS. Buyers are requested to make purchases via our website. Buyers wishing to open a credit account are requested to complete and sign an Application for Credit Account form ("Application Form"). The Proprietor(s), Partner(s) or an authorised employee (if a Limited Company), must sign the Application Form. Application forms must be submitted with the last twelve months of audited accounts. Until an Application Form has been received and a credit account approved [in writing], orders will not be accepted until cleared funds have been received. Credit accounts are subject to a minimum spend of £500.00 GBP per order.
6. SETTLEMENT TERMS. Unless otherwise agreed by the Company in writing, accounts are payable in full prior to delivery of the Goods taking place. If the Buyer has exceeded any agreed credit terms, the Company may demand immediate payment of all amounts outstanding from the Buyer to the Company on any account. The Company reserves the right to withdraw credit at any time and demand immediate payment of all monies outstanding.
7. The Company, at its discretion, shall be entitled to exercise its statutory right to claim interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2002, as modified or re-enacted from time to time. The Company may exercise this right, in addition to any other rights it may have in respect of Goods or non-payment.
8. Where the contract is to be or may be fulfilled in separate instalments, deliveries or parts, payment for each such installment delivery or part will be made as if the same constituted a separate contract. Failure by the Buyer to pay for an instalment by this clause will entitle the Company without prejudice to its other rights and remedies to suspend further deliveries of Goods under any other contract to the Buyer, pending payment by the Buyer.
9. The Buyer will indemnify the Company against all costs, losses and liability including but not limited to all legal expenses and disbursements incurred by the Company in recovering any amount which is overdue from the Buyer to the Company pursuant to the Agreement or otherwise.
10. PRICES. Unless otherwise agreed in writing all orders are executed subject to prices and any relevant discounts ruling at the date of receipt of the order and any price list of the Company whether published or not will not affect the right of the Company to charge for Goods in accordance with this clause. All prices are subject to the addition of Value Added Tax at the appropriate rate.
11. In the event of termination, variation or suspension of a contract on the Buyer's instruction or by lack of instruction, the contract price will be adjusted to reflect the additional costs incurred by the Company. Where a price per unit has been quoted and the Buyers requires a smaller number of units to be delivered than those quoted for, the Company reserves the right to adjust the rates of prices applicable thereto.
12. CREDIT. Any contract will be subject to the Company being satisfied as to the Buyer's creditworthiness and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Company may in its absolute discretion, having informed the Buyer that the Goods are ready for delivery, refrain from delivering the Goods until such time as the Buyer tenders the purchase money to the Company in a form satisfactory to the Company.
13. ORDERS. The Buyer may place orders on our website or by post, fax, e-mail or telephone.
14. Where orders are sent by post fax or e-mail in confirmation of telephone instructions the Buyer will ensure they are clearly marked as such, failing which any additional expense incurred by the Company as a result of duplication of orders will be charged to the Buyer.
15. DELIVERY. Delivery dates (if any) given by the Company are given in good faith to indicate estimated delivery times but will not amount to any contractual obligation to deliver at the times stated. The Company will not be liable for any loss including (but not limited to) loss of profit, costs, damages, charges or expenses caused directly or indirectly by any delay in the delivery of the Goods (even if caused by the Company's negligence) nor unless any delay exceeds 180 days will such delay entitle the Buyer to terminate or rescind the contract.
16. Failure by the Company to deliver any one or more (but not all) instalments in accordance with this contract will not entitle the Buyer to treat this contract as repudiated.
17. If the Buyer fails to take delivery of any of the Goods when they are ready for delivery, or fails to provide any instructions or authorisations required to enable Goods to be delivered on time the Goods will be deemed to have been delivered and (without prejudice to its other rights) the Company may:-
17.1 - store the Goods until actual delivery or sale and charge the Buyer for all related costs and expenses (including, without limitation, storage and insurance); and/or 17.2 - following written notice to the Buyer, sell any of the Goods at the best price reasonably obtainable in the circumstances and charge the Buyer for any shortfall below the price agreed with the Buyer.
18. PASSING OF TITLE/RISK. Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods will pass to the Buyer upon delivery.
19. Ownership of the Goods will not pass to the Buyer until the Company has received in full (in cash or cleared funds) all sums due to it in respect of the Goods and all other sums which are or which become due to the Company from the Buyer on any account.
20. Until ownership of the Goods has passed to the Buyer, the Buyer must:
20.1 hold the Goods on a fiduciary basis as the Company's bailee;
20.2 store the Goods (at its own cost) separately from all other goods of the Buyer or
any third party so that they are identifiable as the Company's property;
20.3 not destroy, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the Goods;
20.4 maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition insured on the Company's behalf for their full price against all risks to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company. On request the Buyer will produce evidence of the policy of insurance to the Company; and
20.5 hold any proceeds of such insurance on trust for the Company separately from any other money, and not pay the proceeds into an overdrawn bank account.
21. The Buyer may resell the Goods before ownership has passed to it provided such sale is:
21.1 in the ordinary course of the Buyer's business at full market value and the Buyer will account to the Company accordingly; and
21.2 on the Buyer's own behalf and the Buyer deals as principal when making such a sale.
22. If the Company cannot determine which goods are the Goods, the Buyer will be deemed to have sold all goods sold by the Company to the Buyer in the order which they were invoiced to the Buyer.
23. The Company will be entitled to recover payment for the Goods notwithstanding that ownership of any Goods has not passed from the Company.
24. The Buyer grants the Company, its agents and employees an irrevocable license at any time to enter any premises where the Goods are or may be stored to inspect them, or, where the Buyer's right to possession has terminated, to recover them.
25. DELIVERY/CARRIAGE The cost of 3-5 day delivery to a single address within the mainland UK is subsidised by VOLTACON UK LIMITED and charged at £7.99 inclusive of UK VAT.
26. DAMAGE IN TRANSIT AND SHORTAGES. The Company will repair or replace free of charge, Goods damaged in transit provided that the Company and its designated carriers receive written notification of such damage within three days of delivery. Goods received in a damaged or unsatisfactory condition must be signed for as such.
27. On receipt Goods should be checked by the Buyer with the advice note enclosed with the Goods. Shortage claims or mispicks will be considered if the Company and its designated carriers receive written notification of any such shortage within 3 days of delivery failing which no liability will be admitted. In any such case, the packaging and contents should be retained for inspection.
28.1 Goods correctly supplied may be returned (at the buyer's expense) without the Company's written agreement within 30 days of purchase date. Goods so returned must be consigned carriage paid and accompanied by a Returns Form stating the recipient's invoice/order number and date thereof together with the reason for return.
28.2 Goods supplied in error returned for exchange will be shipped back to the buyer at the Company's expense.
28.3 Goods returned due to miss-pick, damage or failure should be sent Royal Mail 2nd Class Recorded Delivery as we will not reimburse any other method of shipment.
28.4 Goods returned outside of the 30 day return period must be in a resaleable condition and will be charged a 15% restocking fee. The Customer will only be offered credit or exchange. No refunds will be offered. A delivery charge may be applicable.
28.5 Goods returned outside of the 30-day return period that do not include their original packaging will not be accepted under any circumstances.
28.6 Goods returned within 30 days of purchase not including their original packaging must be in perfect operational condition and will be charged a 15% restocking fee. A credit or exchange will be offered. A delivery charge may be applicable.
28.7 Any Goods returned to the Company inside of 14 days of purchase will be reimbursed the cost of Basic Delivery £1.99 (Cost calculated 22/05/2014).
28.8 Any Goods returned to the Company that were not originally purchased from the Company will be made available for redelivery at senders expense for 7 days after delivery. The Company will not and does not take responsibility for any goods that are not theirs on their premises. After 7 days the goods will be destroyed.
28.9. If you return goods that don't adhere to our returns procedure or don't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
29. If the Goods (or any of them) are returned and are subsequently lost in transit the Company will only issue credit if it can be conclusively proved that the Company or its agents have removed the Goods from the Buyer's premises.
30. DESCRIPTIVE MATTER, SPECIFICATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. All descriptive and forwarding specifications, drawings and particulars of weights and dimensions issued by the Company are approximate only and intended only to present a general idea of the goods to which they refer and will not form part of the contract. All particulars are provided by the manufacturer.
31. The Company's policy is one of continuous improvement and it reserves the right to make reasonable changes to product specifications at its discretion. When placing an order with the Company, the Buyer must satisfy himself that the Company's then current specification of all the Goods is appropriate for its (or its customer's) requirements.
32. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits the liability of the Company for death or personal injury caused by the Company's negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation, or the conditions as to title implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amended from time to time.
33. Any quotation includes only such Goods accessories and work in the quantities and to the specifications, which are stated therein.
34. The Company's total liability in contract tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty) misrepresentation or otherwise, arising in connection with the performance of this contract will be limited to the price agreed for the Goods.
35. The Company will not be liable to the Buyer because of any representation or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at law or under the express terms of contract for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (whether for loss of profit, loss of business, depletion of goodwill or otherwise), costs, expenses or other claims for consequential compensation (whether caused by the negligence of the Company, its employees, agents or subcontractors) which arise out of or in connection with this contract.
36. VALUE ADDED TAX Where chargeable Value Added Tax will be charged at the rate applicable at the date the Goods are dispatched.
37. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION. Unless otherwise agreed by the Company in writing, these conditions will in all respects be construed and operate as an English contract, in conformity with English Law, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
38. Any provision of this contract which is held by any competent authority to be invalid, void, voidable, unenforceable or unreasonable ( in whole or part) will to the extent of such invalidity, voidance, unenforceability or unreasonableness be deemed severable and the other provisions of this contract and the remainder of such provisions will not be affected.
39. Failure by the Company to enforce or partially enforce any provision of this contract will not be construed as a waiver of any rights under this contract.
40. SAMPLES. Any samples submitted to the Buyer at the Buyer's request must be returned to the Company in good condition within ninety days of receipt or such shorter period as the Company may specify. The Company may charge the market value of all samples not so returned. Such market value will be the market value on the date when the sample was due to be returned.
41. CANCELLATION OF AN ORDER. Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods. Any Orders cancelled and Goods returned to VOLTACON UK LIMITED inside of 14 days of purchase will be reimbursed the cost of Basic Delivery £10.00 (Cost calculated 22/05/2014).
42. CERTIFICATION. A buyer requiring Goods from a quality assured source or certificates of conformity must specify its requirements in writing at the time of placing the order.
43. FORCE MAJEURE. The Company will not be liable to the Buyer in any matter or be deemed to be in breach of this contract because of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of the Company's obligations under this contract if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond the Company's reasonable control.
44. Without prejudice to the generality of condition 44 the following will be included as causes beyond the Company's reasonable control:
44.1 governmental actions, war, threat of war, national emergency, riot, civil disturbance, sabotage or requisition;
44.2 Act of God, fire, explosion, flood, epidemic or accident;
44.3 Import or export regulations or embargoes;
44.4 Labour disputes not including disputes involving the Company's workforce; or
44.5 Inability to obtain or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable material, fuel, parts, machinery or labour.
44. WEBSITE. It is prohibited for anyone to use any device or software program to directly or indirectly interface, or attempt to interface with this website, to retrieve content, and or any other data, including prices. It is also prohibited to interfere or attempt to interfere with the normal working of this website, any activity that we consider places undue load or stress on our systems will be terminated. We constantly monitor everyone accessing our website, and any automated systems, or persons conducting an an unreasonable amount of searches, to access information and/or prices will be terminated, and blocked from our websites. Your use of the website indicates your agreement to be bound by these Conditions of Use.
45. CLEARANCE ITEMS. Goods bought from promotional offers that are offered as clearance or end-of-line will be refundable at the sale price only. If the item is no longer stocked by the company there will be no material replacement. Credit can be issued against a replacement product.
46. COMPATIBILITY. VOLTACON UK LIMITED will not be responsible for the compatibility of products bought from our websites with the compatibility of products not bought from our websites.
47.1 Promotional voucher codes cannot be exchanged for cash.
47.2 No liability will be accepted for the replacement or refund of lost, stolen or expired promotional voucher codes.
47.3 Individual promotional voucher codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
47.4 Only one promotional voucher code can be used per order.
47.5 Promotional voucher codes are only redeemable online at www.voltaconsolar.com & www.ledison-led-lights.co.uk
48 General Promotional Terms and Conditions
48.1 The decisions of VOLTACON UK LIMITED in respect of any and all aspects of a promotion will be final and binding.
48.2 Promotions may not be combined with other programmes or offers from VOLTACON UK LIMITED except where stated in their terms and conditions.
48.3 VOLTACON UK LIMITED reserve the right to refuse any application of promotions for any reason whatsoever.


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Price it to sell
Setting a selling price for your home is a tough decision, but a very important one. Of course you want to make as much money as possible. But you don't want to ask too much and have your listing sit for ages without selling. Here are some tips for pricing your home so it sells fast, at a price you'll be happy with.
Too high.
If your asking price it too high, buyers won't be interested, and your listing will just sit there and get stale. A listing that sits on the market for a long time makes people think there's something wrong with the property. Selling a stale listing, even at a reduced price, becomes much more challenging, since buyers have already seen it and passed over it.
However, dropping the price is never a good idea. It makes you look desperate to sell. Better to come up with a reasonable price right from the start.
Too low.
Pricing it too low can pose problems as well. In a hot market, a low price can actually spark multiple offers, which is great for you, because a bidding war will only drive up the price. But if there's not enough interest, a lower price means you won't make as much as you could have. It can also make potential buyers wonder what's wrong with it. Plus, it could also mean you end up missing a key demographic. For example, if the homes in your area are selling for $400,000-500,000, and you list your place at $350,000, people looking in the original range won't even see your listing.
Just right.
Setting a fair price means you'll get more interest, potentially attract multiple buyers, and sell your property faster. So how do you set the right price? There's really no set formula; the key to selling is listing your house for what it's worth. To figure that out, you need to take a look at the market and see what comparable homes are selling for.
Put emotion in check.
Yes, this is the house you've raised your children in, restored lovingly, or landscaped beautifully. But buyers don't care about your emotional attachment or the money you've invested in renos. What it's worth to you isn't the same as market value.
Look at recent sales.
Selling prices are a good indication of what buyers are willing to pay for a home in your area. Just make sure you're comparing apples to apples. A brand new home is going to command a different price than a 20-year old house or an historic property in the same neighbourhood. Same goes for a condo overlooking the lake versus one in the same building that faces a highway.
Check current listings.
Browse MLS® to see what's available in your neighbourhood and what prices are being asked. (Remember, though, that asking price doesn't always translate into selling price, so take these numbers with a grain of salt.)
Find out about expired listings. These are properties that didn't sell, and they're a good way to get a sense of what buyers won't pay for a home like yours.
Check out some local open houses.
Take a close look at other homes that are for sale in your area. How do they compare with your place in terms of location, condition, features and size? Take their asking price and use it as a baseline for your own property.
Have your home appraised.
A registered valuer will do a detailed inspection of your home and local market and give you a professional assessment of how much it's is worth. Be wary of using the assessed value provided by your city or town. It may not be up to date, and it doesn't factor in value items such as appliances or hardwood floors.
Consider what the market is like.
Your home's value is based on supply and demand. Do some research on the market in your neighbourhood or city. Are homes in your area selling fast or sitting on the market for weeks or months? What are interest rates like? The economy? What about the local job market? All of those things factor in to what a buyer will want to spend to buy your property.
Most REALTORS® will do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to show you what similar properties have sold for in your area. For a CMA of homes in your neighbourhood, or to ask about recently sold or listed properties, contact your REALTOR®.
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When we first reported on three American anti-gay activists traveling to Kampala for a three-day conference, we had no idea that it would be the first report of a long string of events leading to a proposal to institute the death penalty for LGBT people. But that is exactly what happened. In this report, we review our collection of more than 500 posts to tell the story of one nation's embrace of hatred toward gay people. This report will be updated continuously as events continue to unfold. Check here for the latest updates.
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The Career Learning Center encourages an integrative career and professional development process that enhances your skill set.
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Developing a compelling resume is the goal of every job seeker. This video presentation identifies key steps you can take to help ensure you have the most effective resume possible. Topics covered include tips for effectively matching your resume to the needs of a specific employer. Discover suggestions on whether a chronological, functional or targeted/hybrid is best for you. Specific recommendations are included for word choice when it comes to discussing your career highlights. A checklist is included to make sure you are on the right track in addition to a number of resume examples to help you see the resume suggestions put into action. View this video presentation and get started on the way to a more powerful resume.
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How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?
With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close to my company's office building? Do I need a larger home with more office space? Would making a move to the suburbs make more sense for my family? All of these questions are on the table for many Americans as we ride the wave of the current health crisis and consider evolving homeownership needs.
According to George Ratiu, Senior Economist for realtor.com:
"The ability to work remotely is expanding home shoppers' geographic options and driving their motivation to buy, even if it means a longer commute, at least in the short term…Although it's too early to tell what long-term impact the COVID-era of remote work will have on housing, it's clear that the pandemic is shaping how people live and work under the same roof."
Working remotely is definitely changing how Americans spend their time at home, and also how they use their available square footage. Homeowners aren't just looking for a room for a home office, either. The desire to have a home gym, an updated kitchen, and more space in general – indoor and outdoor – are all key factors motivating some buyers to change their home search parameters.
A recent realtor.com-HarrisX survey indicates:
"In a June poll of 2,000 potential home shoppers who indicated plans to make a purchase in the next year, 63% of those currently working from home stated their potential purchase was a result of their ability to work remotely, while nearly 40% [of] that number expected to purchase a home within four to six months and 13% said changes related to pandemic fueled their interest in buying a new home.
Clearly, Americans are thinking differently about homeownership today, and through a new lens. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) notes:
"New single-family home sales jumped in June, as housing demand was supported by low interest rates, a renewed consumer focus on the importance of housing, and rising demand in lower-density markets like suburbs and exurbs."
Through these challenging times, you may have found your home becoming your office, your children's classroom, your workout facility, and your family's safe haven. This has quickly shifted what home truly means to many American families. More than ever, having a place to focus on professional productivity while many competing priorities (and distractions!) are knocking on your door is challenging homeowners to get creative, use space wisely, and ultimately find a place where all of these essential needs can realistically be met. In many cases, a new home is the best option.
In today's real estate market, making a move while mortgage rates are hovering at historic lows may enable you to purchase more home for your money, just when you and your family need it most.
Bottom Line
If your personal and professional needs have changed and you're ready to accommodate all of your family's competing priorities, let's connect today. Making a move into a larger home may be exactly what you need to set your family up for optimal long-term success.


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There's a global campaign to force meat producers to rein in their use of antibiotics on pigs, chickens and cattle. European countries, especially Denmark and the Netherlands, have taken the lead. The U.S. is moving, haltingly, toward similar restrictions. Now the concerns about rampant antibiotic use appear to have reached China, where meat production and antibiotic use have been growing fast.
Half of all the pigs in the world live in China — a consequence of the country's swelling appetite for pork. And like pork producers in many other countries, Chinese farmers have turned to antibiotics and other feed additives to control disease in their herds and also to make the animals grow faster.
The exact extent of antibiotic use in Chinese agriculture is unknown, because authorities don't monitor it. But researchers have sometimes found disturbingly high levels of antibiotic residues in manure from Chinese pig farms.
A study published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences adds to evidence that antibiotic use by Chinese pork producers poses health risks. According to the study, manure from pig farms doesn't just contain antibiotic residues. It also carries high concentrations of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. This increases the risk that antibiotic resistance will move into bacteria that infect humans, and the resulting diseases will be more difficult to treat.
But there's also good news. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who took the lead in the new study, are increasingly aware of the problem and looking for ways to fight it. They invited James Tiedje, a microbiologist from Michigan State University, to join their effort.
"They were quite forthcoming," Tiedje tells The Salt.
The Chinese scientists monitored antibiotic residues in manure from three different pig farms. They found plenty, but not at exceptionally high levels.
Tiedje then tested those manure samples, looking for genes that make bacteria resistant to particular antibiotics. That's when he hit the jackpot: He found more than 100 different resistance genes. The concentration of resistance genes was almost 200 times higher in these samples, compared to manure from a pig farm that had never used antibiotics.
"We're not trying to single out the Chinese here. This is a global problem," says Tiedje. Similar levels of antibiotic residues, for instance, have been found in manure on European farms.
The study indicates that treating the manure after it leaves the farm can significantly reduce the potential for this manure to spread antibiotic resistance to other bacteria in the surrounding environment. Composting it, for instance, cuts the total population of microbes in manure – which means fewer microbes carrying antibiotic resistance genes.
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You may have heard of MRSA infections in people discussed in the media in this last year. Otherwise known as Staph or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, this type of bacteria is resistant to most antibiotics. People infected with this dangerous bacteria can become quite ill or even die if an effective antibiotic cannot be found.
MRSA can also occur in dogs and cats. Staphylococcus aureus tends to occur in people while Staphylococcus intermedius and Staphylococcus schleiferi tend to occur in pets. They are cousins of the same harmful family, but any of the types of Staph can occur in people or pets.
Symptoms of Infection
Staph infections usually occur in the skin or ears, but many types of bacteria or yeast can infect these areas. Skin infections can appear as pustules (little pus pockets), scales, hot spots (moist, yellow to green discharges in the skin) or broad red areas in the skin. Ear infections usually cause reddened canals, discharge, odor, and you see the pet shaking the head or scratching at the ears.
Diagnosis of MRSA
Your veterinarian can determine what kind of infection is present. A test where the doctor takes a sample and looks under the microscope such as a skin or ear cytology is commonly performed. This can help determine if the symptoms are an effect of a yeast infection, bacterial problem, or both.
For reoccurring skin infections, or serious infections, a culture should be performed. The only way to determine if an infection is MRSA or a relative is to perform a culture. Your veterinarian will take a sample with a swab and send it to an outside laboratory. Usually three to five days later a report will detail the type of bacteria and, most importantly, list which antibiotics should work. Commonly 15 to 20 antibiotics are tested.
Treatment of MRSA
Treatment usually consists of an appropriate oral antibiotic for at least three weeks, frequently for four to eight weeks, sometimes longer. Occasionally all the antibiotics that can be given orally are resistant, and injectable antibiotics may need to be given. Topical medications, such as chlorhexidine rinses are applied to the skin as well.
Most cases are resolved by this treatment but occasionally a "stubborn" case occurs. If this happens, your veterinarian will take another culture. Sometimes bacteria will change their spectrum of susceptible antibiotics as they are being treated. They can become resistant to the antibiotic being used.


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This information was developed by the Publications Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). For more information about ASGE, visit www.asge.org.
This information is intended only to provide general guidance. It does not provide definitive medical advice. It is important that you consult your doctor about your specific condition.
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What is diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is a condition in which there are small pouches or pockets in the wall or lining of any portion of the digestive tract. These pockets occur when the inner layer of the digestive tract pushes through weak spots in the outer layer. A single pouch is called a diverticulum. The pouches associated with diverticulosis are most often located in the lower part of the large intestine (the colon). Some people may have only several small pouches on the left side of the colon, while others may have involvement in most of the colon.
Who gets diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is a common condition in the United States that affects half of all people over 60 years of age and nearly everyone by the age of 80. As a person gets older, the pouches in the digestive tract become more prominent. Diverticulosis is unusual in people under 40 years of age. In addition, it is uncommon in certain parts of the world, such as Asia and Africa.
What causes diverticulosis?
Because diverticulosis is uncommon in regions of the world where diets are high in fiber and rich in grains, fruits and vegetables, most doctors believe this condition is due in part to a diet low in fiber. A low-fiber diet leads to constipation, which increases pressure within the digestive tract with straining during bowel movements. The combination of pressure and straining over many years likely leads to diverticulosis.
What are the symptoms of diverticulosis?
Most people who have diverticulosis are unaware that they have the condition because it usually does not cause symptoms. It is possible that some people with diverticulosis experience bloating, abdominal cramps or constipation due to difficulty in stool passage through the affected region of the colon.
How is the diagnosis of diverticulosis made?
Because most people do not have symptoms, diverticulosis is often found incidentally during evaluation for another condition or during a screening exam for polyps. Gastroenterologists can directly visualize the diverticula (more than one pouch, or diverticulum) in the colon during a procedure that uses a small camera attached to a lighted, flexible tube inserted through the rectum. One of these procedures is a sigmoidoscopy, which uses a short tube to examine only the rectum and lower part of the colon. A colonoscopy uses a longer tube to examine the entire colon. Diverticulosis can also be seen using other imaging tests, for example by computed tomography (CT) scan or barium x-ray.
What is the treatment for diverticulosis?
Once diverticula form, they do not disappear by themselves. Fortunately, most patients with diverticulosis do not have symptoms and, therefore, do not need treatment.
When diverticulosis is accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating or constipation, your doctor may recommend a high-fiber diet to help make stools softer and easier to pass. While it is recommended that we consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily, most people only get about half that amount. The easiest way to increase fiber intake is to eat more fruits, vegetables and grains. Apples, pears, broccoli, carrots, squash, baked beans, kidney beans, and lima beans are a few examples of high-fiber foods. As an alternative, your doctor may recommend a supplemental fiber product such as psyllium, methylcellulose, or poly-carbophil. These products come in various forms including pills, powders and wafers. Supplemental fiber products help to bulk up and soften the stool, which makes bowel movements easier to pass. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help relax spasms in the colon that cause abdominal cramping or discomfort.
Are there complications from diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis may lead to several complications including inflammation, infection, bleeding or intestinal blockage. Fortunately, diverticulosis does not lead to cancer.
Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed. This condition usually produces localized abdominal pain, tenderness to touch and fever. A person with diverticulitis may also experience nausea, vomiting, shaking, chills or constipation. Your doctor may order a CT scan to confirm a diagnosis of diverticulitis. Minor cases of infection are usually treated with oral antibiotics and do not require admission to the hospital. If left untreated, diverticulitis may lead to a collection of pus (called an abscess) outside the colon wall or a generalized infection in the lining of the abdominal cavity, a condition referred to as peritonitis. Usually a CT scan is required to diagnose an abscess, and treatment usually requires a hospital stay, antibiotics administered through a vein and possibly drainage of the abscess. Repeated attacks of diverticulitis may require surgery to remove the affected portion of the colon. Bleeding in the colon may occur from a diverticulum and is called diverticular bleeding. This is the most common cause of major colonic bleeding in patients over 40 years old and is usually noticed as passage of red or maroon blood through the rectum. Most diverticular bleeding stops on its own; however, if it does not, a colonoscopy may be required for evaluation. If bleeding is severe or persists, a hospital stay is usually required to administer intravenous fluids or possibly blood transfusions. In addition, a colonoscopy may be required to determine the cause of bleeding and to treat the bleeding. Occasionally, surgery or other procedures may be necessary to stop bleeding that cannot be stopped by other methods. Intestinal blockage may occur in the colon from repeated attacks of diverticulitis. In this case, surgery may be necessary to remove the involved area of the colon.
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Following increased repression of activists in Bahrain, Bahrain's oppositions called for a day of protests all over the country. The protesters called for February 14th as the beginning of their movement, marking the ninth anniversary of the adoption of the Bahraini constitution. Protesters overtook Pearl Square for several days, but were beaten back by security forces, who destroyed the square rather than leave it as a rallying mark. Since then, the movement has been met with the destruction of Shi'i mosques, the blackmailing of doctors and human rights activists, and detainment of opposition members.


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The overarching question imparting urgency to this exploration is: Can U.S.-Russian contention in cyberspace cause the two nuclear superpowers to stumble into war? In considering this question we were constantly reminded of recent comments by a prominent U.S. arms control expert: At least as dangerous as the risk of an actual cyberattack, he observed, is cyber operations' "blurring of the line between peace and war." Or, as Nye wrote, "in the cyber realm, the difference between a weapon and a non-weapon may come down to a single line of code, or simply the intent of a computer program's user."
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In 2009, I announced the publication of my first-ever book, Cake Wrecks, which went on to become a New York Times' best-seller. (woot woot!)
In 2010, I launched my other blog, Epbot, which went on to become "that steampunk blog by the Cake Wrecks girl - you know, what's-her-name." (woot woot!)
Now here we are again, my birthday, 2011. How can I top these past two years? What big news will I break? What ground-breaking, trail-blazing new venture will I embark upon?
Nothing? Really? Huh.
[tapping teeth]
Well, I guess I could always try to find a good birthday wre...
Well, that didn't take long.
Let's see what else I've got in the ol' files here...
Well, praise B!
That's...not much better. (Does that really say "happiy?")
Theeere we go. Perfect.
Phew! What a relief!
Who's Walter?
When obscene phone calls become cakes.
Well, as fun as that was, I still feel like I should be doing something a little more - I dunno - exceptional for my birthday post. Hmm.
I know!
There IS this little thing John and I happened to throw together last night...
As a further icing carrot, here are a few fun facts:
- 232 pages of wreckage (yes, it's even longer than the first book. I, uh, got a little carried away.)
- gorgeous hardcover for prime gift-giving goodness
- approximately 75% all new content, with nearly 100% new commentary.
- Have I mentioned it's my birthday?
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Holy Repentance |
Holy Repentance (Penance Confession).The Sacrament of Repentance developed early in the Church's history in the time of the persecutions of the 3rd and 4th Centuries, when many people, giving in to the threats of the persecutors, apostasized and fell away from the Church. Apostasy was considered to be a very serious sin; many held the extreme position that such could not be received back into the Church in their lifetime, while others held that those who had lapsed should be re-baptized that is, their sins should be washed away by a second baptism. Moderation, in the course of time, prevailed and a penitential discipline the Sacrament of Repentance developed, taking on the meaning of Second Baptism; for this reason it was eventually numbered among the Sacraments of the Church. After the end of the persecutions, the Sacrament of Repentance remained, so that in the event of sins committed after Baptism, forgiveness could be obtained and the sinner reconciled to the Church. This Sacrament acts also as a cure for the healing of a soul, since the Priest also confers spiritual advice to the Penitent. Since all sin is not only against God, but also against one's neighbor, confession and the penitential discipline in the early Church were a community affair and took place publicly before the whole local Christian community. In time, however, Confession has developed into a private action between the Priest and the Penitent, and the Priest is forbidden to reveal to any third party what he has learned in Confession. In ancient times, before the beginning of Confession, it was appointed to read an entire series of Psalms from which Psalm 51 has been preserved in the present rite, being known as the Penitential Psalm. Then the Priest reads certain prayers, the first of which recalls King David who repented before Nathan the Prophet when he had caused the death of Uriah, the husband of Bathsheba whom David loved. After being rebuked by Nathan, David confessed, I have sinned against the Lord! Upon hearing David's repentance, Nathan proclaimed God's forgiveness, The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die (2 Sam. 12:13). After this, begins the second part of the Sacrament the Confession itself before which the Priest speaks of himself as being only a witness, Christ standing invisibly before the Penitent. The Confession itself consists of questions put by the Priest to the Penitent regarding his sins, his attitude towards the Faith, fleshly temptations, thoughts and words. Thoughts are considered to be the beginning of sin, according to the words of the Savior, for in speaking of adultery, for example, He says, I say to you, that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart (Matt. 5:28). The Sacrament of Confession here aids in revealing these thoughts and the struggle against them that follows. After the Confession, the Priest may, if he deems necessary, impose a penance, but this is not an essential part of the Sacrament and is often omitted. After this, the Priest lays his Epitrachelion (stole) on the Penitent's head and says the Prayer of Absolution, which differs in the Russian and Greek practices. In the Greek practice, the Priest says: Whatever you have said to my humble person, and whatever you have failed to say, whether through ignorance or forgetfulness, whatever it may be, may God forgive you in this world and the next.... Have no further anxiety; go in peace. The Slavonic formula of absolution, introduced by Peter Moghila, Metropolitan of Kiev and adopted by the Russian Church in the 18th Century, is as follows: May Our Lord and God, Jesus Christ, through the grace and bounties of His love towards mankind, forgive you, my Child [Name] all your transgressions. And I, an unworthy Priest, through the power given me by Him, forgive and absolve you from all yours sins. In the ancient Church, not all Priests had the right to hear Confessions; special Confessors, often experienced Monks, were entrusted with this responsibility. From the 16th Century, however, it was accepted that every Priest could be a Confessor once he had reached a mature age. In many monasteries an experienced Monk who was not even a Priest was often the Confessor (such is the practice in many places on Mt. Athos), but the Penitent was always sent to a Priest for the Sacramental Absolution. In modern times it is also the custom for a baptized person to begin receiving this Sacrament when he or she reaches the age of moral discernment, usually around the age of six or seven. Repentance the Road to the Kingdom of Heaven.Man is weak, and thus sins and falls often, again and again falling into the same pits, driving the soul to utter despair. The urge here is to give in to one's sinful nature and to cease resisting the powerful forces of sin. There is, however, an answer to this. A disciple came to a certain Elder, one day, and said, Father, I have fallen! The Elder answered, Get up! Again and again he came to the Elder and said, I have fallen! and the Elder invariably answered, Get up! Until when must I continue getting up? the disciple asked, and the Elder answered, Until the day when you give up your soul to God! Thus, every time when we feel that we have fallen, the Sacrament of Repentance tells us to get up. When one wishes to partake of the Sacrament of Repentance, it is good to consider the meaning of sin and repentance, for sin is what separates us from God. Sin plunges the soul into darkness and we often lose peace, joy, and the courage to address ourselves to the Lord God. According to St. John the Evangelist, If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8), for every man sins and falls short before the glory of God. God, Who reads the heart of man, knows not only our everyday affairs, but also our thoughts and intentions. Everything is open to Him. In response to sin, Our Lord Jesus Christ says, Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (Matt. 3:2). Thus He expects from us true, heartfelt faith and true, heartfelt repentance. But what does repentance mean and what kind of repentance is agreeable to God and serves for our salvation? To repent means to be fully aware of our sins and our iniquities and of their consequences of all that is pernicious to man, all that insults God and excludes us from His love, of all that creates discord in family life, in society, and of all that disturbs the soul's peace and tranquility. When we become aware of our sinful state, and consider ourselves at fault before God, then our heart sorrows and is full of contrition. This heartfelt contrition is, according to St. Paul, that godly grief [which] produces a repentance that leads to salvation (2 Cor. 7:10), that is, true repentance. Tears of contrition are the only means of purifying the soul, so that it may rise up, become cleansed, luminous, joyful, capable of good deeds and of attaining perfection. St. John says that if we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). It is not easy, however, to confess, not easy to mourn over one's iniquities; for each of us has a sense of pride and, sometimes, also a coarse and stony heart that interferes with the sincerity of our repentance before God. Prayer, fasting, and mutual forgiveness, however, soften our hardened hearts and dispose our soul to true repentance. Then, in the Sacrament of Repentance we can, without shame or fear, confess our sins with faith to our Father Confessor, so that nothing vile or unclean should remain in us that could interfere with our lifelong striving to attain with all the Saints to the longed-for Kingdom of Heaven. The following confession (originally printed in the Athos Paper of 1907, and translated from the Russian) is especially appropriate for all of us to consider before receiving the Sacrament: A Lament for Sin.St. Basil the Great says, Weep over your sin: it is a spiritual ailment; it is death to your immortal soul; it deserves ceaseless, unending weeping and crying; let all tears flow for it, and sighing come forth without ceasing from the depths of your heart. In profound humility I weep for all my sins, voluntary and involuntary, conscious and unconscious, covert and overt, great and little, committed by word and deed, in thought and intention, day and night, at every hour and minute of my life. I weep over my pride and my ambition, my self-love and my boastfulness; I weep over my fits of anger, irritation, excessive shouting, swearing, quarreling and cursing; I weep for having criticized, censured, gossiped, slandered, and defamed, for my wrath, enmity, hatred, envy, jealousy, vengeance and rancor; I weep over my indulgences in lust, impure thoughts and evil inclinations; covetousness, gluttony, drunkenness, and sloth; I weep for having talked idly, used foul language, blasphemed, derided, joked, ridiculed, mocked, enjoyed empty gaiety, singing, dancing and every pleasure to excess; I weep over my self-indulgence, cupidity, love of money and miserliness, unmercifulness and cruelty; I weep over my laziness, indolence, negligence, love of comfort, weakness, idleness, absent-mindedness, irresponsibility, inattention, love of sleep, for hours spent in idle pursuits, and for my lack of concentration in prayer and in Church, for not observing fasts and not doing charitable works. I weep over my lack of faith, my doubting, my perplexity, my coldness, my indifference, my weakness and unfeelingness in what concerns the Holy Orthodox Faith, and over all my foul, cunning and reviling thoughts; I weep over my exaggerated sorrow and grief, depression and despair, and over sins committed willingly. I weep, but what tears can I find for a worthy and fitting way to weep for all the actions of my ill-fated life; for my immeasurable and profound worthlessness? How can I reveal and expose in all its nakedness each one of my sins, great and small, voluntary and involuntary, conscious and unconscious, overt and covert, every hour and minute of sin? When and where shall I begin my penitential lament that will bear fitting fruit? Perhaps soon I may have to face the last hour of my life; my soul will be painfully sundered from my sinful and vile body; I shall have to stand before terrible demons and radiant angels, who will reveal and torment me with my sins; and I, in fear and trembling, will be unprepared and unable to give them an answer; the sight and sound of wailing demons, their violent and bold desire to drag me into the bottomless pit of Hell will fill my soul with confusion and terror. And then the angels of God will lead my poor soul to stand before God's fearful seat of judgment. How will I answer the Immortal King, or how will I dare, sinner that I am, to look upon My Judge? Woe is me! I have no good answer to make, for I have spent all my life in indolence and sin, all my hours and minutes in vain thoughts, desires and yearnings! And how many times have I taken the Name of God in vain! How often, lightly and freely, at times even boldly, insolently and shamelessly have I slandered others in anger; offended, irritated, mocked them! How often have I been proud and vainglorious and boasted of good qualities that I do not possess and of deeds that I have not done! How many times have I lied, deceived, been cunning or flattered, or been insincere and deceptive; how often have I been angry, intolerant and mean! How many times have I ridiculed the sins of my brother, caused him grief overtly and covertly, mocked or gloated over his misdeeds, his faults or his misfortunes; how many times have I been hostile to him, in anger, hatred or envy! How often have I laughed stupidly, mocked and derided, spoke without weighing my words, ignorantly and senselessly, and uttered a numberless quantity of cutting, poisonous, insolent, frivolous, vulgar, coarse, brazen words! How often, affected by beauty, have I fed my mind, my imagination and my heart with voluptuous sensations, and unnaturally satisfied the lusts of the flesh in fantasy! How often has my tongue uttered shameful, vulgar and blasphemous things about the desires of the flesh! How often have I yearned for power and been gluttonous, satiating myself on delicacies, on tasty, varied and diverse foods and wines; because of intemperance and lack of self-control how often have I been filled past the point of satiety, lacked sobriety and been drunken, intemperate in food and drink, and broken the Holy Fasts! How often, through selfishness, pride or false modesty, have I refused help and attention to those in need, been uncharitable, miserly, unsympathetic, mercenary and grasped at attention! How often have I entered the House of God without fear and trembling, stood there in prayer, frivolous and absent-minded, and left it in the same spirit and disposition! And in prayer at home I have been just as cold and indifferent, praying little, lazily, and indolently, inattentively and impiously, and even completely omitting the appointed prayers! And in general, how slothful I have been, weakened by indolence and inaction; how many hours of each day have I spent in sleep, how often have I enjoyed voluptuous thoughts in bed and defiled my flesh! How many hours have I spent in empty and futile pastimes and pleasures, in frivolous talk and speech, jokes and laughter, games and fun, and how much time have I wasted conclusively in chatter, and gossip, in criticizing others and reproaching them; how many hours have I spent in time-wasting and emptiness! What shall I answer to the Lord God for every hour and every minute of lost time? In truth, I have wasted my entire life in laziness. How many times have I lost heart and despaired of my salvation and of God's mercy or through stupid habit, insensitivity, ignorance, insolence, carelessness, and hardness sinned deliberately, willingly, in my right mind, in full awareness, in all goodwill, in both thought and intention, and in deed, and in this fashion trampled the Blood of God's covenant and crucified anew within myself the Son of God and cursed Him! O how terrible the punishment that I have drawn upon myself! How is it that my eyes are not streaming with constant tears? ...If only my tears flowed from the cradle to the grave, at every hour and every minute of my tortured life! Who will now cool my head with water and fill the well of my tears and help me weep over my soul that I have cast into perdition? My God, my God! Why hast Thou forsaken me? Be it unto me according to Thy will, O Lord! If Thou wouldst grant me light, be Thou blessed; if Thou wouldst grant me darkness, be Thou equally blessed. If Thou wouldst destroy me together with my lawlessness, glory to Thy righteous judgment; and if Thou wouldst not destroy me together with my lawlessness, glory to Thy boundless mercy! |
Excerpt taken from "These Truths We Hold - The Holy Orthodox Church: Her Life and Teachings". Compiled and Edited by A Monk of St. Tikhon's Monastery. Copyright 1986 by the St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, South Canaan, Pennsylvania 18459. To order a copy of "These Truths We Hold" visit the St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary Bookstore. |


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Bennett Trim Tab Kit 30" x 12" w/o Control [3012]
Bennett Trim Tabs are designed and manufactured with pride at the Bennett Marine plant in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Every Bennett system carries with it an accumulation of nearly 40 years of research, development, and testing and is designed to provide years of dependable service.
Every trim tab is sheared and bent, not welded. Welding alters the properties of stainless steel which invites corrosion. Bennett actuators feature through-hull hydraulics. There are no vulnerable external hoses to decay. Plus, every Hydraulic Power Unit is tested by both person and computer to insure this reliable unit deflects the trim tabs, holds firmly during use, and retracts smoothly.
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Bennett Standard Trim Tab Kits are ideal for cruisers who want to optimize performance over a broad range of sea conditions. Kits are complete with all the necessary components for installation.
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This Weekend in Sports — Australian Open Finals, NFL Pro Bowl
With Super Bowl XLVIII still more than a week away, other sports invade the TV schedule. Here are the best events to watch this weekend:
Friday, January 24
L.A. Clippers at Chicago Bulls
United Center, Chicago; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN
The Los Angeles Clippers (29-15) head into Chicago to face the Bulls (21-20) in a matchup of teams who are in the middle of the playoff pack in their respective NBA conferences. Forward Blake Griffin leads the Clip Show with a 22.6 points per game average. Carlos Boozer figures to be the go-to scorer for Chicago if he has recovered from the left calf strain that caused him to miss his last game.
Saturday, January 25
2014 Australian Open Women's Final: Li Na vs. Dominika Cibulkova
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia; 3 a.m. (ET) on ESPN2
Fourth-seeded Li Na plays in the Australian Open final for the third time in four years on Saturday when she faces 20th-seeded Dominika Cibulkova. Na is looking for her second Grand Slam title, while Cibulková is seeking her first.
(22) Kansas State at (16) Iowa State
Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa; 1:45 p.m. (ET) on ESPN3
Coming off a crushing last-second loss to unranked Texas on Tuesday night, 22nd-ranked Kansas State (14-5) must travel to No. 16 Iowa State (14-3) in a Big 12 clash. Guard DeAndre Kane has been a force for the Cyclones, averaging 16.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Marcus Foster leads K-State in scoring with 13.7 points per game.
2014 Senior Bowl: North vs. South
Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Ala.; 4 p.m. (ET) on NFL Network
Some of the nation's best college football players play their final amateur game in Saturday's Senior Bowl. The North team is led by Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd and Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff. Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr and Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews are part of the South squad.
(21) Michigan at (3) Michigan State
Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, Mich; 7 p.m. (ET) on ESPN
Twenty-first ranked Michigan (14-4) travels to face third-ranked Michigan State (18-1) in a battle of in-state rivals who are still undefeated in the Big Ten this season. Nik Stauskas is leading the Wolverines with a 18.5 points per game scoring average. Guards Gary Harris and Keith Appling are the key to the Spartans' attack.
Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles; 9:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC Sports Network
Western Conference rivals Anaheim (37-10-5) and Los Angeles (29-16-6) meet outside at Dodger Stadium in the first outdoor NHL game in Southern California. Anaheim's Corey Perry ranks fifth in the NHL with 55 points. Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick is sixth in the league with a 2.09 goals-against average.
UFC on FOX 10: Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson
United Center, Chicago; 8 p.m. (ET) on Fox
Former UFC lightweight champions Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson battle in an attempt to continue their climb back to the top of the mixed-martial-arts circuit. Other matches on the card include: Stipe Miocic vs. Gabriel Gonzaga; Donald Cerrone vs. Adriano Martins and Darren Elkins vs. Jeremy Stephens.
Sunday, January 26
2014 Australian Open Men's Final: Stan Wawrinka vs Nadal/Federer
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia; 3 a.m. (ET) on ESPN2
Stan Wawrinka awaits the winner of Friday's semifinal match between top-seeded Rafael Nadal and sixth-seeded Roger Federer. If Nadal can advance, he'll be looking for his first men's singles title in Australia since 2009.
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC
The New York Rangers (27-22-3) and the New Jersey Devils (21-19-9) face off at Yankee Stadium in another of the NHL's Stadium Series games. Longtime veteran Jaromir Jagr is still putting up points for the Devils. Center Brad Richards paces the Blueshirts' attack.
San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat
American Airlines Arena, Miami; 1 p.m. (ET) on ABC
The Miami Heat (30-12) host the San Antonio Spurs (32-10) in a rematch of teams that played a thrilling seven-game NBA Finals last spring. Forward LeBron James is having another MVP-level year for Miami. Point guard Tony Parker continues to lead the Spurs' attack.
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
TD Garden, Boston; 6:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN
The Boston Celtics (15-29) host the Nets (18-22), as Brooklyn's Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett make their first return to the city where they appeared in countless playoff games and won the 2008 NBA title. After stumbling at the start of the season, the Nets have won eight of nine games.
2014 Pro Bowl: Team Rice vs. Team Sanders
Aloha Stadium, Honolulu; 7:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC
Some of the NFL's best players will compete in the 2014 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. The league scrapped the AFC-vs.-NFC format in favor of allowing Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders to select players from a talent pool. Saints quarterback Drew Brees will lead Team Rice, and Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will be under center for Team Sanders.


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Amalgam - Material made from mercury and other alloy mixtures used to restore a drilled portion of a tooth.
Anesthesia - Medications used to relieve pain.
Anterior teeth - Front teeth. Also called incisors and cuspids.
Arch - The upper or lower jaw.
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Baby bottle tooth decay - Caused by sugary substances in breast milk and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby's mouth.
Bicuspids -A premolar tooth; tooth with two cusps, which are pointed or rounded eminences on or near the masticating surface of a tooth.
Bitewings - X-rays that help a dentist diagnose cavities.
Bonding - Application of tooth-colored resin materials to the surface of the teeth.
Bridge - A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or otherwise attached to the abutment teeth or implant replacements.
Bruxism - Teeth grinding.
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Calculus - A hard deposit of mineralized substance adhering to crowns and/or roots of teeth or prosthetic devices.
Canal - The narrow chamber inside the tooth's root.
Canines - Also called cuspids.
Canker sore - One that occurs on the delicate tissues inside your mouth. A canker sore is usually light-colored at its base and can have a red exterior border.
Caries - A commonly used term for tooth decay, or cavities.
Cold sore - Usually occurs on the outside of the mouth, usually on or near the nose or lips. A cold sore is contagious because it is caused by the herpes simplex virus, and it is usually painful and filled with fluid.
Composite filling - Tooth colored restorations, also known as resin fillings.
Composite resin - A tooth colored resin combined with silica or porcelain and used as a restoration material.
Contouring - The process of reshaping teeth.
Crown - An artificial tooth replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth structure. It is also placed on a dental implant.
Cusps - The pointed parts on top of the back teeth's chewing surface.
Cuspids - Front teeth that typically have a protruding edge.
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Dentin - The tooth layer underneath the enamel.
Denture - A removable set of teeth.
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Endodontics - A form of dentistry that addresses problems affecting the tooth's root or nerve.
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Fluoride - A harmless over-exposure to fluoride resulting in tooth discoloration.
Fluorosis - A harmless over-exposure to fluoride and resulting sometimes in tooth discoloration.
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Gingiva - Another word for gum tissue.
Gingivitis - A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque.
Gum disease - An infection of the gum tissues. Also called periodontal disease.
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Impacted teeth - A condition in which a tooth fails to erupt or only partially erupts.
Implant - A permanent appliance used to replace a missing tooth.
Incisor - Front teeth with cutting edges; located in the center or on the sides near the front.
Inlay - An artificial filling made of various materials, including porcelain, resin, or gold.
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Laminate veneer - A shell that is bonded to the enamel of a front tooth. The shell is usually thin and made from porcelain resin.
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Malocclusion - Bad bite relationship.
Mandible - The lower jaw.
Maxilla - The upper jaw.
Molar - Usually the largest teeth, near the rear of the mouth. Molars have large chewing surfaces.
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Neuromuscular Dentistry - Addresses more than the aches and pains felt in and around the neck and head that are associated with your teeth and jaw.
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Onlay - A filling designed to protect the chewing surface of a tooth.
Orthodontics - A field of dentistry that deals with tooth and jaw alignment.
Overdenture - A non-fixed dental appliance applied to a small number of natural teeth or implants.
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Palate - Roof of the mouth.
Partial denture - A removable appliance that replaces missing teeth.
Pediatric Dentistry - A field of dentistry that deals with children's teeth
Perio pocket - An opening formed by receding gums.
Periodontal disease - Infection of the gum tissues. Also called gum disease.
Periodontist - A dentist who treats diseases of the gums.
Permanent teeth - The teeth that erupt after primary teeth. Also called adult teeth.
Plaque - A sticky, colorless substance that covers the teeth after sleep or periods between brushing.
Posterior teeth - The bicuspids and molars. Also called the back teeth.
Primary teeth - A person's first set of teeth. Also called baby teeth or temporary teeth.
Prophylaxis - The act of cleaning the teeth.
Prosthodontics - The field of dentistry that deals with artificial dental appliances.
Pulp - The inner tissues of the tooth containing blood, nerves and connective tissue.
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Receding gum - A condition in which the gums separate from the tooth, allowing bacteria and other substances to attack the tooth's enamel and surrounding bone.
Resin filling - An artificial filling used to restore teeth. Also called a composite filling.
Root canal - A procedure in which a tooth's nerve is removed and an inner canal cleansed and later filled.
Root planing - Scraping or cleansing of teeth to remove heavy buildup of tartar below the gum line.
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Sealant - A synthetic material placed on the tooth's surface that protects the enamel and chewing surfaces.
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TMJ - Temporomandibular joint disorder. Health problems related to the jaw joint just in front of the ear.
Tarter - A hardened substance (also called calculus) that sticks to the tooth's surface.
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Veneer - A laminate applied or bonded to the tooth.
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Whitening - A process that employs special bleaching agents for restoring the color of teeth.
Wisdom tooth - Third set of molars that erupt last in adolescence.
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How to Program a 2008 Nissan Murano Keyless Entry Remote Fob Smart Key
IMPORTANT: Before entering programming mode, have in possession all of the transmitters you will be using on the vehicle. Once you program the transmitter, all previous codes will be erased from the memory. The other transmitters will not be functional until you program the transmitters again.
1. Close and lock all doors with the driver's side power lock/unlock switch. 2. Insert key into ignition and remove it from the ignition key cylinder at least six times within 10 seconds. Your Hazard Lamps will flash if you have performed this step successfully. NOTE: Withdraw key completely from ignition cylinder each time. If this procedure is performed too fast, system will not enter programming mode. 3. Insert key into the ignition cylinder and turn to the ACC position. 4. Within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the remote transmitter. Your Hazard Lamps should flash. NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful. 5. If there are any remaining transmitters (including the old ones), unlock then lock all doors using the driver's side power lock/unlock switch and within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the next remote. Your Hazard Lamps should flash. Repeat this step for each transmitter (including any existing transmitters).


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Safely Taking Care of a Flat Tire
There are many hazards that can make tires less effective and more of a danger to drivers and passengers. It is not uncommon for a sharp stone, nail, or other pointed piece of debris to puncture a tire. Because flat tires are dangerous to use, it is advised that motorists only drive on them in extreme circumstances, such as when they need to reach safety from a busy highway.
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The Damages of a Flat Tire
It is also important to note that the longer a driver uses a flat tire, the more unlikely it becomes that a tire repair service can be performed. This is because riding on a flat tire for too long can cause irrevocable damage to the tire. As the tire deflates, the wheel will come into closer contact with the ground, potentially damaging the rim. It is important to understand that tire repair is time sensitive. The sooner you are able to bring a lightly to moderately damaged tire in for repair, the more likely it is that the tire can be saved.
Benefits of Fixing a Flat Tire Immediately
Moderate Damage
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Repairing a Flat Tire at Youngstedts
The methods used by our service staff to repair a tire comply with the Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA). The RMA states that a flat tire can be repaired if the puncture is ¼ inch or smaller and if the puncture is located on the tread of a tire. They recommend that the tire repair procedure involve a plug and a patch on the lining of the tire. A plug and a patch can add thousands of miles more to a damaged tire. For a punctured tire, our staff will patch, plug, or seal the damaged area. If your tire is losing air due to valve stem damage or if the tire is not securely attached to the wheel's rim, our tire repair service staff will be able to help. Ultimately, repairing your tire helps to keep you safe on the road and can save you money in the long run.
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UPS: Malware may have exposed shoppers
By David Koenig for The Associated Press
News Retail malwareSome customers of The UPS Store may have had their credit and debit card information exposed by a computer virus found on systems at 51 stores in 24 states.
A spokeswoman for UPS says the information includes names, card numbers and postal and email addresses from about 100,000 transactions between Jan. 20 and Aug. 11.
United Parcel Service Inc. said Wednesday that it was among U.S. retailers who got a Department of Homeland Security bulletin about the malware on July 31. The malware is not identified by current anti-virus software.
The company is not aware of any fraud related to the attack, spokeswoman Chelsea Lee said.
Atlanta-based UPS said it hired a security firm that found the virus in systems at about 1 per cent of the company's 4,470 franchised locations. At many stores, the intrusion did not begin until March or April.
Lee said that the problem was fixed by Aug. 11 and the company took additional steps to protect systems at other stores. She said the affected stores were not linked electronically, and UPS is still investigating how they were compromised.
UPS said it is providing identity protection and credit monitoring help to affected customers.
The affected stores were in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
From the company's description, the breach appeared far smaller than one that hit Target Corp. during the holiday-shopping season, when hackers stole credit and debit card information involving millions of customers. Fallout from the incident is still hurting profits. Target, which said Wednesday that second-quarter profit fell 62 per cent, has spent $235 million related to the breach, partly offset by $90 million in insurance payments.
The UPS breach won't have a material financial impact on the company, Lee said.
Last week, Supervalu said that hackers might have stolen names, account numbers, expiration dates and other information from card holders who shopped at up to 200 of its grocery and liquor stores. Restaurant operator P.F. Chang's, Goodwill thrift stores and other retailers have been hit by data breaches.
A list of the 51 locations of The UPS Store where malware was discovered is at www.theupsstore.com/security
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The name Gopaala comprises of 7 characters and is a Boy's name. The meaning of this name is cowherd, and the name rashi or sign is Aquarius. The name nakshatra for Aabhaa is Satabishak Nakshatra. Natives with the name Gopaala has the Numerology Namank or Destiny Number is 6. The Destiny Number helps you understand your lucky number and how it can alter your life in a positive manner.
Name: Gopaala Length: 7 Gender: Boy Name Meaning: cowherd Numerology Namank (Destiny Number): Gopaala's Namank or Destiny Number is 6. Name Rasi: Aquarius* Name Nakshstra: Satabishak* Note: *Rasi and Nakshatra are approximate calculated using sounds.
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Balance the scales to support truth and serve the greatest good.
The Justice Tarot card has to do with moral sensitivity and that which gives rise to empathy, compassion, and a sense of fairness. Since the time of Solomon, this image has represented a standard for the humane and fair-minded treatment of other beings.
Often including the image of a fulcrum or scale which helps to balance competing needs against the greater good, and a two-edged sword to symbolize the precision needed to make clear judgments, this card reminds us to be careful to attend to important details. It's a mistake to overlook or minimize anything where this card is concerned. The law of karma is represented here -- what goes around comes around.
In the Advice Position
You are seen as a fair-minded party whose opinion matters.
The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
The Justice card advises you to listen carefully as others explain to you their version of events and the parts they played. It is unnecessary to offer feedback. Your role is to observe, listen closely, give a full hearing and keep your wits about you as the story takes shape.
As you witness people's account of themselves, your understanding will go beyond the words you hear. Subtle inferences and clues will reveal the truths that will enable you to make a wise and accurate assessment.


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Baby Girl Cotton Diaper Cover - Ruffled White Flowers
Q: What is hand smocking?
Smocking is a design technique used to control the fullness in a fabric, with beautiful embroidery stitches and enables it to stretch. To smock, regular gathers or pleats are taken on the fabric with long stitches on the back and very small stitches in the front. It is a little bit more difficult to do than other embroidery work, but the effort is worth it. Read more >> The History of Smocked Clothing: From Traditional Techniques to Modern Trends.
Q: Should I choose a gown or a romper for my baby boys christening?
A christening is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for a baby and choosing the wardrobe is always a memorable time. There is no correct way of choosing this it is merely a personal preference which is influenced by several determining factors.
Traditionally, boys and girls wore christening gowns. If you are following that tradition, you can choose a more simple, casual style for a boy's gown. Modern families often choose a boys' romper or suit rather than the traditional gown.
Romper style suits can be a bit more comfortable for babies as opposed to gowns with lots of lace and starched fabric. A christening romper may make more sense if you baby is crawling.
Before deciding on what to dress you baby in, remember to check with the church where your baby will be baptized. The church may have some guidelines that they would like you to follow.
Q: Can I return or exchange Carriage Boutique baby clothes?
Yes, you can return it if it is unworn and has the original tags attached. Returns or exchanges will be gladly accepted within 30 days of original purchase.
We will only pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
If that is the case, please notify us so that we can help, through emailing at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at 212-594-4853. See more about our >> shipping and return policy.
Return Address: 845 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton NJ 07012
Q: Do you have a physical store?
No, we don't because we are a warehouse, not a store.
Q: Are there any special promotions or discounts?
Yes, please check your email after you have created your account or use this promo code EMAIL10 directly at checkout.
Q: What types of fabric are used in Carriage Boutique baby clothes?
All of our baby clothes are crafted from cotton or poly cotton fabric that is gentle and safe for your baby's skin.
Q: How to store a Christening gown?
A Christening gown makes a wonderful heirloom to be passed down from generation to generation, however it must be put away properly to avoid damage.
First have the item cleaned or hand washed as directed on the clothing tag. Once the gown is completely dry, stuff it with clean tissue paper this will help prevent hard creases that can weaken the fabric.
Place the christening outfit in a cotton garment bag so that it can breathe. Store the christening gown in a dark, cool, dry place. When you wish to use your treasured gown, remove it from the storage and air it out for several days.
You may need to steam the item to remove wrinkles, iron only as a last resort, and only on a very low setting.
Q: What should a baby wear for Easter?
Whether you're heading to church, attending a party or hanging out at home, you'll want to put your baby in some form of their Sunday best to celebrate the special holiday.
That could mean a sweet, floral dress or a bunny-patterned bodysuit. With unpredictable spring weather and ever-changing trends, it's hard to predict your best choice but pink and purple floral flowers and bunny motifs with Easter eggs is always a safe bet.
Q: Is there a special outfit to be worn at a Jewish Bris Ceremony?
The circumcision ceremony is a very meaningful life passage, and as part of our expression of joy in the fulfillment of this commandment, we groom and dress the baby boy. He should be dressed in fine elegant clothing. The color white is the traditional color as it symbolizes purity, however there is no commanded color.
The one performing the circumcision will request to have the baby in an outfit that easily opens from the bottom and will stay on at the top. For this reason, we created many 2-piece Bris outfit options.
We also do have one pieces that are easy to unclothe during the actual circumcision. Babies this age also get cold so easily, and so we designed coordinating blankets and hats. Shop our Brish Outifits!
Q: Where can I get an outfit monogrammed?
Adding a monogram is the perfect way to make something more special, thoughtful and unique. The options for monogramming are endless. Check out our Carriage Boutique Monogrammed Baby Clothes!
Q: Do boys wear bonnets?
The fact is every baby needs a bonnet…or several! Bonnets are for boys and girls and necessary for all year round. They keep the baby's body temperature regulated, warm while still looking well-groomed and charming!
Q: Are Carriage Boutique baby clothes made from organic materials?
No, but are very soft and designed for baby's comfort.
Q: How do I care for Carriage Boutique baby clothes?
- Pre-wash your baby clothes before using them for the first time. This will help remove any chemicals or irritants that may be present in the fabric. You can machine wash them on a delicate cycle using a mild detergent, or hand wash them using a gentle soap and cool water.
- Use a stain remover to treat any spills or accidents on your baby clothes. You can use a natural stain remover like baking soda, lemon juice, or vinegar, or a commercial one that is safe for baby clothes. Apply the stain remover to the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes before washing.
- Line dry your baby clothes whenever possible. The sun can act as a natural bleach and help keep your whites bright. If you need to use a dryer, use a low heat setting and avoid over-drying. You can also use dryer balls or wool balls to reduce static and wrinkles.
- Iron your baby clothes on a low heat setting if needed. Some fabrics like cotton or linen may wrinkle easily, so you can use an iron to smooth them out. Be careful not to iron over any embellishments like buttons, snaps, or embroidery, as they may melt or damage the fabric. How To Wash Baby Clothes: 4 Easy Step by Step Guide & Tips – Carriage Boutique


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Anyways, I'm still finishing doing it with this skirt and am about to start with a peach colored plainly hanging dress.
Oh, the hair? Ah, the hair. I've been saying for so long I'm going to trim my bangs, so yesterday morning I just grabbed a pair of scissors and was stupid enough to cut a straight line across my forehead. I now have front bangs, but I quite like them. I just need to even them out and cut the rest of my hair, and I think I'll try for a sloppy bowl YSL-ish thang or something. Lesson of the day: do not trust me with scissors.my hair and my dad, who in this picture reminds me of that arthur episode where it shows his digestive system and he's a huge stomach.
Me: That was way too deep and intense. I need to now watch something shallow and meaningless and with cheesy and/or terrible acting.
F: Like The Emperor's New Groove.
Me: Yeah, or we could see High School Musical 3. It would be kind of hard getting past all the 8 year old fangirls though...eh, I'll just stomp on them.
F: Sure, except they're all taller than you.
I'll stop.