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Frequently Asked Questions
YouDroop is an e-commerce marketplace where suppliers (manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors) can publish their products, and retailers can export them on their online stores to sell them to the end customers thanks to the dropshipping model.
The dropshipping is a new way to sell and ship: supplier with a warehouse, sends its updated list of products to the retailer. He adds its profit margin and sell the products. The retailer, once the sale is successful, forwards the order to the supplier that provides for delivery at the address of the final consumer. For more information please visit our dropshipping page.
Suppliers have the opportunity to save on promotion and marketing costs. Retailers take care of all the sales cycle through their e-commerce.
By registering on YouDroop marketplace, retailers have the opportunity to choose from thousands of products and sell them on their online stores. They can then make use of a "virtual" warehouse, constantly updated, without upfront investments or worry that the goods remain unsold.
At the moment this is not possible. The creation of e-commerce on which export products is charged of retailers that need to create one through external tools. However we plugin integrations for leading e-commerce platforms.
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, department stores, SMEs, retail shops, vendors, freelancers.
For any doubts, questions or concerns, you can contact our Customer Support on this page.
We adopt strict standards regarding the Privacy and Personal Data Protection. In the General Terms and Conditions pages you can find more information about. For more specific questions on the protection of privacy, you can contact us by e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Any Product Category transport and permitted by law. They are excluding categories as indicated in Security Center. For some types of products you may need to send a further documentation for inspection.
Certainly, you are entering YouDroop you can start working right away. However, you necessary to have authorization to sell (VAT, etc ..). The office of your local business can advise you on the necessary steps to switch your status from unemployed to self-employed and owner of a business activity.
Without the VAT you can access the demo mode of the platform, otherwise in case of lack of VAT, you must load a valid license to operate on YouDroop (such as the certificate of incorporation or registration with the chamber of commerce) selecting NO VAT during the registration process.
Of course, if you already have a job, insured by your employer if the current contract are permitted secondary activities. To operate on YouDroop you need to register a business company or as a freelancer.
No, the marketplace was created to give complete autonomy both suppliers and retailers.
The payment method used on YouDroop for transactions is Paypal™, an online payment system that guarantees maximum safety and real-time transactions. For transactions between retailers and suppliers it is also expected to use the bank transfer.
We are always happy to receive your feedback. You can send suggestions and advice at email@example.com.
Registration as a reseller is allowed only to users with a VAT or registration as a company.
In addition to the VAT number (or if you do not have a select NO VAT NUMBER), please enclose a copy of the updated company certificate of incorporation (no more than 6 months) attesting to the proper authorization for sale.
YouDroop is totally free.
It is the control panel where you can carry out the main operations of YouDroop: search for products, track orders, export the products to your online store and much more.
Your profit is the difference in price between the purchase cost of the product by the supplier and the selling price to your customer that you choose. If, for example, a vendor sells a product to 300 euro and you decide to sell it on your e-commerce at the price of â?¬ 400, your profit is 100 â?¬ gross.
No, to display products and prices within the marketplace you need to register. If at first you do not plan to buy a subscription plan, you can use YouDroop in Demo mode with limited functions.
No, Demo mode wants to help users who are not owners of a company, but they still want to get a preview of what YouDroop offer.
The Demo mode is totally free and without time limits, but it does not allow you to export the products or buying them or to have supplier information.
You will pay the product to the supplier only when a customer you will have purchased on your e-commerce and will sent you the payment.
Of course, you will receive an invoice from the supplier after you order ended. The submission deadlines vary by supplier, we recommend that you contact the supplier directly if you encounter problems.
Absolutely, one of the biggest advantages of dropshipping is exactly that of be able to purchase based on demand.
From the left menu of your account you can check the status of your orders.
Yes when you accept and complete the order, your purchase is binding and therefore must proceed to the payment for the goods purchased. Non-payment of an order is punishable by law by the counterparty.
If your customer has received a defective product, not as described or not functioning, immediately contact the supplier. Most disputes are peacefully resolved with dialogue and common sense. If you can not find a solution, you can open a dispute on PayPal™ Solutions Center.
Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, department stores, artisans.
In addition to the VAT number (or if you do not have a select NO VAT NUMBER), please enclose a copy of the updated company certificate of incorporation (no more than 6 months) attesting to the proper authorization for sale.
YouDroop is totally free.
The products can be inserted manually one at a time or by loading the entire list in CSV format.
To see which products are prohibited uploading, see the Security Center page.
Using Paypal™ or Bank transfer. You can set up in your profile the method of receiving payments.
Yes, before sending the products it is necessary for the retailer to proceed to the payment by Paypal™ or bank transfer.
With Paypal™ payment it is immediate, with wire transfers are needed usually 2-10 business days.
Once you have received the payment, it's time to ship the product to the end customer. Packs the product carefully and send it as soon as possible to the address that was communicated you with the payment. To send the package you have to choose the tracking number of the shipment and communicate it to the retailer through YouDroop.


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Nearly one in five American adults annually experiences anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or another mental, emotional or behavioral disorder. Dealing with these challenges on a daily basis is difficult enough, but factoring in the high costs of treatment adds another level of stress for individuals and their families. A team of reporters from Money Magazine explored this often overlooked subject, noting that patients bear 16% of the total cost of mental-health treatments, the highest portion of any common illness studied, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Finding quality in-network care can be arduous, prescription drugs are an ongoing expense, and intensive care remains a budget-buster. And, despite changes to the parity law about treating mental-health claims, insurers still put up roadblocks for coverage for mental health and substance abuse. Money's series was accompanied by moving videos that brought a personal perspective to this issue, while the reporters offered up useful advice about navigating the many financial hurdles consumers face, including how to tell your boss about your mental health diagnosis, securing insurance coverage, doing research about quality mental-health resources, and making complaints to government officials.
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Bristol Zoo. Somewhere I had never been prior to moving to Bristol, even though I grew up less than an hour from here. My brother and sister both went on school trips there, but I never did. Now, we live less than 10 minutes' drive from the Zoo and we go all. the. time.
Bristol Zoo is a large space in the heart of Bristol city, run by Bristol Zoological Society, a conservation and education charity. It's the fifth-oldest zoo in the world.
I'll lay my cards on the table straight away. We love Bristol Zoo. We have membership, so it's a great value trip out and even if we only stay for half an hour, it doesn't matter. There are loads of things to do and see: animals (obviously), an activity centre ( bead making, face painting and so on), a great children's play area, a splash area, lovely herbaceous and floral borders to admire, a high-ropes course… You can feed lorikeets, walk through the butterfly and moth enclosure, and watch animal feeding times. We've been around ten times and there are still parts that we have yet to explore. It's great for little people, especially in term-time when weekdays are really quiet and there are no bigger children around to knock your preschooler over!
Sophie always wants to go to the penguin enclosure, which is fine because Matthew loves them too and they're really funny when they waddle down to the water to have a swim. My favourite animals are the lemurs. On our first visit, both the ring-tailed and crowned lemurs had both had offspring, which were only a few weeks old: it's been brilliant taking Sophie and Matthew back again and again to show them how the baby lemurs have grown and that they are almost as big as their mummies now.
There are big animals too, including lions, gorillas and other monkeys, and pygmy hippos. There are things that make your skin crawl, like spiders, beetles, and snakes. And there are meerkats. Who doesn't love a meerkat?
The Zoo's facilities are pretty good, with toilets located throughout and generally found in presentable condition. There is a baby feeding room too. There are loads of vending machines (we have yet to succumb to getting Sophie a Ben and Jerry's!), and a big cafe with indoor and outdoor (covered) seating which serves a good range of hot and cold food, cakes and drinks. You can also bring your own food as there are plenty of benches and lots of grass to sit on.
The special events calendar is really busy and vibrant – think Christmas evenings, conservation lectures, and spider-phobia courses {shiver}. We went to a fireworks evening in early November which was really lovely. The fireworks were low-noise and set to fun music, so perfect for children (and animals!). Sophie wasn't too keen but was very brave and lasted all the way to the end. Matthew was entranced. Nick and I both enjoyed it although we wished we had worn wellies!
As with all visitor attractions, there is a gift shop, and some kind of trail which you can follow with your kids, though mine are too little for that so we haven't tried it.
A day trip to the Zoo for a family of four (two adults and two children aged 2-14) would cost about £52 (November 2015) which means it's quite expensive if, like us, your visit is shortened by naps, tantrums, or other child-related circumstances. However, as I've mentioned, membership is good value: for the same family group would cost about £164, meaning if you visit more than three times in a year you've got a good deal. There are also discounts for members on the special events and on bringing guests with you. I've also heard a rumour that there are discounts on entry to Wild Place, the sister project on the outskirts of Bristol, for members.
So, to summarise:
What I love:
Good facilities, special events, lovely place to walk around, good on wet or dry days, lots of places to stop and rest or eat, loads for little people to see and do, especially the play area and splash park.
What I don't love:
Quite expensive, but better value if you buy membership. Food is expensive too. I don't really like the gimmicky parts such as the merry-go-round and the car/bus/boat rides in the cafe area. They're just not necessary and I feel bad for saying no to my children when they want me to pay for them to have a go.
My top tip:
If you only have preschool children, go on a weekday in term-time when it's beautifully quiet and your children can have the run of the place.
To find out more about Bristol Zoo, Wild Place, and the Bristol Zoological Society, visit the website.
Have you visited Bristol Zoo? What was your favourite thing about it? Where else would you recommend for a family day out in Bristol?
The views expressed in this review post are entirely my own. I have not been sponsored or paid to write this review.


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The ever helpful Carlos and warm owner makes this small establishment a comfortable place to stay! Rooms quite small but breakfast was well set out and there was fruit available ! Well situated and indoor pool a plus
"My corner room on first floor was very quiet except for one night on week-end."


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Through deep relationships with farmers and the power of delicious, sustainably grown whole grains, we aim to restore a vibrant local grain economy in California — improving the health of our community and our environment in a big way.
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The bold flavors, aromas, and wholesome goodness of locally grown whole grains were once commonplace in our agrarian past. The grains' distinct personalities – from the natural interaction of seeds, soil, weather, the farmer, and the mill – were nearly lost a century ago due to commodification and industrial milling.
So we've teamed up with renowned local farmers, millers, bakers, chefs, and cooks like you to break from convention and create a production cycle that values flavor, nutrition, and transparency over uniformity — and we're restoring a vibrant local grain economy in the process. For us, it all starts with working closely with our farmers. By forging deep ties with them, and staying connected to their planting cycles, we help bring the flavors and that freshness of whole grains back to the table again, and push the local grain movement forward.
The industry doesn't tell you where a bag of flour comes from, because it can't. We believe wheat shouldn't be anonymous, so we tell you the whole story – from seed to table.
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What's "whole" grain? According to the USDA, only 51% of a product needs to be whole grain for it to be labelled as whole grain! Misleading, right? We're committed to 100% whole grains, milled intact and unsifted. If we sift out any of the good-for-you bits (the bran and germ), it's no more than 3% (industry standard is 10% and often much more) and we will always let you know.
Transparency is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with our farm partners to build a supply chain that allows us to know how our grains were grown — preserving their identity and provenance. We tell the story of how our grain came to your table with our 23 Points of IdentityTM — 23 pieces of information our farmers and millers share with you.
Good farming and healthy soil are the key to a more resilient food system. That's why we work with farmers who adopt a regenerative approach to cultivating their land – and we work with them as equals. With environmental stressors increasing, there's never been a better time to empower farmers as agents of change.
We thoughtfully pair grain varieties with their end use to come up with the perfect match. Just like the care put into the harvest, the wheat's nuanced characteristics are enhanced by the hands of our venerable foodmakers. Our products are made in small batches using time-honored techniques. Shop our products.
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Treatment For Toe Nail Fungus? Got those unpleasant nail fungus? If yes, then you only need Zetaclear. Especially designed to treat the root cause of unsightly nails, Zetaclear is an all natural nail fungus product. In this post, you'll discover what you need to know about Zetaclear and how to treat nail infection using the product, but first here is some information about toe nail fungus.
Defined as an infection of the nail by a specific fungus referred to as Onychomycosis, obtaining toe nail infection is generally humiliating and difficult to treat. This fungus infection may start as a white or yellow spot under the toe nails and when neglected, may possibly eventually start to eat up the tissue within and round the nails. As the infection develops, this problem may cause the toenails to get brittle and eventually fall off. If it's not treated in its early stages, an unpleasant stink together with pus discharge from the toe nails. Apart from resulting in unattractive fingernails, repeat infections are usually common.
So what is Zetaclear?
It is an over-the-counter anti fungal solution that is specially formulated to target and even get rid of upsetting fingernail/toenail fungus. Buying Zetaclear seems a good deal. It promises to get rid of nail fungus within six to eight weeks and can also restore clear, healthy nails. In addition, the product can prevent nail fungus infection from spreading to other nails.As an added benefit, the product can prevent the infection from spreading to other nails. The product has a high success rate, thus if you are looking for how to treat nail fungus effectively, you may want to check out this wonderful product.
Treatment For Toe Nail Fungus | How Does Zetaclear Nail Fungus Treatment Actually Gets Rid of your Problem?
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Ingredients of the Topical solution:
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ProEmbSys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. deals with Embedded Hardware as well as Software projects. We are also selling Electronic components, wireless(WiFi) modules, evaluation and development kits for industrial and commercial embedded applications. We also give services to make PCBs for prototype.
Our goal is to provide one stop solution to help designers and developers to realize their designs in rapid and affordable manner.


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The government has confounded critics who feared the new General Teaching Council would be little more than a government lapdog by confirming the body's independent status.
The Department for Education and Employment said this week that the General Teaching Council, which among other things will advise the government on teacher training from September next year, would be an autonomous professional body. Ostensibly, it gives the GTC the same status as bodies like the General Medical Council.
Higher education teacher training institutions and teaching unions had feared that the new GTC, which was set up by the 1998 Teaching and Higher Education Act, would be little more than a non-departmental government body with no more independence than a quango.
Fears were compounded by the fact that education secretary David Blunkett was to appoint the GTC's first chief executive, named this week as Carol Adams, Shropshire's chief education officer.
John Tomlinson, professor of education at Warwick University and academic secretary to the Universities' Council for the Education of Teachers, said: "The decision means the GTC is not, among other things, financed or audited by the government. It gives it the highest sort of independence. It is one of the most important developments for the council."
Professor Tomlinson said that he hoped the decision would enable the GTC to work constructively with the Teacher Training Agency which accredits and funds teacher training courses at higher education institutions.
He said that the GTC should take over the TTA's role as prime adviser to government on the teaching profession, including training, while the TTA should continue its role in tandem with Ofsted, which inspects teacher training in universities and colleges.
The Association of University Teachers, many of whose members teach trainee teachers, welcomed the move and Ms Adams's appointment.
But a spokeswoman said that the GMC, as a model for all such independent professional bodies, appointed its own chief executives.
She said it was important, therefore, that Ms Adams demonstrate her and the council's independence as soon as possible.
The GTC will be self-regulatory, self-financing, by and large make its own appointments and will, according to the DFEE, suffer a "minimum" of ministerial interference.


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New postgraduate Master Program at the University of Vienna – Global Political Economy of Sustainable Development
We are pleased to announce our new postgraduate Master Program "Global Political Economy of Sustainable Development". Starting in October 2017, the interdisciplinary Master Program is offered by the University of Vienna in cooperation with the Austrian Foundation for Development Research (ÖFSE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The language of instruction is English. Participants who complete this Master's Program receive the academic degree "Master of Science (MSc).
With the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the concept of sustainable development will become the guiding framework for global development for the next decades. Based in the UN City Vienna, the Master Program aims at imparting policy-oriented knowledge and applied methods for design of sustainability policies on national and international level. The program has an interdisciplinary orientation and is based on a plural understanding of scientific approaches with respect to globalization and sustainability.
Qualification profile and job opportunities
A solid but broad-based education in all dimensions of sustainable development and the opportunity to specialize in a variety of thematic areas prepare graduates to pursue careers in different professional fields, in particular in international organizations, government institutions, research organizations and NGOs. The graduates will have acquired strong analytical and conceptual skills that enable them to identify framework conditions for sustainable development and to develop policies in order to address social, ecological and economic problems in different contexts.
The application deadline will be on 30 June 2017.
More detailed information is available at: www.postgraduatecenter.at/sustainable-development
Information evening
Date: Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 17.00 – 19.00
Location: Alois Wagner-Saal, C3 – Centrum für Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, 1090 Vienna
Ulrich Brand, the Scientific Director, and Werner Raza, the Scientific Coordinator of the Master Program, inform about the content and organization of the Master Program. The participation in the event is free of charge!
Participants are required to register for the information evening at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Opening Conference
Date: Public launch event, Thursday, 12 October 2017, 18.00 pm
Conference day with panels und workshops, Friday, 13 October 2017, 9.00-17.00
Location: C3 – Centrum für Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, 1090 Vienna
The opening event of the Master Program with prominent international speakers, amongst others Klaus Töpfer (former UNEP Executive Director) und Jayati Ghosh (Professor of Economics at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi), takes place on 12 October 2017.
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TopicBe a Diet Success Story!
When we all think about the question of how to lose weight, calories always comes into the picture. We do not know how to handle them and how to reduce them. There is actually more than one way you can Ultra Omega Burn handle them and there is also more than one way you can reduce them.Here are a few of the ways you can handle them if you want to get rid of those extra poundsCounting them can be an excellent way of reducing them. It does take a lot of self-discipline and determination though. You have to keep track of every bite of food you eat, you have to know what is in every recipe and you have to make sure you do not make a mistake with the amountsYou can follow an eating plan with the right amount in itThis is the easiest option. You get yourself a good diet and stick to it. In this way you reduce the calories without having to count them. You will find it much easier than trying to count them.A word of caution here! Do not fall for the many fad diet plans you can find these days. By following a fad diet you will only gain all the weight back when you start eating normally again. Try and get a healthy and balanced eating plan that will supply all your nutritional needs.Any diet where you are allowed to eat a wide variety of food from all the food groups will be a good diet. As soon as you are very limited and have to eat onlone kind of food all the time, you can be pretty sure it is a fad diet plan You can work of extra energy with exercises


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Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling turned himself in today to FBI agents in response to a federal indictment. The Houston Chronicle says the Skilling, 50, now is the top executive to be accused of a crime in the trading giant's downfall. "This is the Holy Grail the government has been pursuing for two years," said Robert Mintz, a former federal prosecutor in New Jersey. "This is a vindication in the minds of the public that the dramatic downward spiral could not have occurred without the knowledge of those at the top."
Skilling has denied wrongdoing. The only Enron official above Skilling was ex-board Chairman Ken Lay, who is under investigation. Typically, federal official have asked defendants to surrender at FBI offices. Agents bring them to the back of the courthouse in handcuffs, where the news media have a chance to photograph them entering the building.
Lawyers expect the charges to accuse Skilling of conspiring with other executives in schemes to manipulate earnings and fool investors about the condition of Enron. The new charges follow the Jan. 21 indictment of ex-Enron Chief Accounting Officer Rick Causey and the Jan. 15 guilty pleas of former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow and his wife, Lea.
Link: http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/topstory/2409808


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replying in a thread is normally going to be a vote for it. It makes sense, and you can always untick the box.
Its dumb though
and we all know its dumb.
Voting for a thread means its good enough to put the effort in for voting for it.
Not voting takes more effort now. So why not vote? The whole concept of voting has now become meaningless.
people wouldnt normally bother
even if they thought the thread was good.
but making it automatic might help to make the voting system more useful...
Well it didn't really mean that much before.
It's a decent measure of popularity too, how many people have posted in a thread rather than how many posts.
Again, you can always untick it but as I can't be bothered, this thread gets my vote.
Maybe there should be
some sort of double-vote?
so you either go to the effort of pressing the vote button, or you go to the effort of replying, either way it counts as a vote.
If you want to reply without supporting the thread you can untick the box.
it's silly
half the threads I reply to, I wouldn't vote for and I usually always forget to tick the box, it'd be better unticked by default.
all part of the lovey-dovey culture that infests this land: Everybody is everybody's friend unless they choose not to be; not being friendly is seen as the act rather than being friendly. Acting is, thus, casting oneself as a bad person. Such an attitude devalues real friendship.
It's hardly as though you make a post with the express intention of no one seeing it, is it?
I can't see the problem to be honest.
it makes DiS look like a vibrant community
where everybody is showing their enthusiasm for all the various content. And so to a casual passer by/surface judging advertising exec it makes DiS seem like something worth investigating. Because their users really CARE about DiS (instead of just not being arsed to untick the box)
In light of this
would it not make sense to just replace the vote system and replace it with "Most replied" in the left and right-hand columns?
because what if you like the article/thread/review but had nothing to add to it?
you can only vote once but can reply lots of times
beat me to it.
I know all this
but votes are gay. And not many people vote without posting, unless it's a joke thread. And it could be set up so each replier's only counted once. Like at is atm basically, but without a box to check/uncheck. And that's blates what Sean and co really want anyway.
but it's not most replied
you can also vote without posting.
and it's only one vote for each person who posted; not each post.
Sometimes you'll get a thread where someone has literally made 50 posts themselves, yeah there are loads of replies but that's a slightly misleading statistic. The votes work better there.


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I'd like to know what'd be the ideal range (not a minimum range, although the info would be appreciated) boss% and ied% for a NL to be able to solo chaos vellum, by ideal I mean killing it in less or about 10minutes. Thank you.
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IGN reports today that Gottaplay Interactive, Inc. announced the relaunch of its highly anticipated revolutionary website (www.gottaplay.com). When members visit Gottaplay.com, they will be able to rent, buy, and trade videogames at one online destination. In launching the new site, Gottaplay's mantra is "Gamers Unite!", because the site also serves as a community driven network that allows its users to communicate, share and generate videogame oriented content.
"Our goal with the new Gottaplay site is to offer unprecedented opportunities for video gamers," said John P. Gorst, the CEO of Gottaplay. "We bring three key features together: We are a premier shopping and rental site for video games. We are the only targeted trading site for videogames. And, we provide a social/information network for video gamers. We expanded our services to be the one-stop site on the web for all gamers' needs."
It must be 8 years since the last time I rented a game. This seems like another options for those that like to do that. I like collecting the games I want.
I agree with the title though...
Gamers should unite. Well, REAL gamers...not the ones that play Halo because they're unaware of better shooters...oh snaps cuzzz...
Bad idead, this is for poor people like xbox fans and nintendo fans who cant afford any better.
must have cost A penny, but anyway I will stick to going to the video store.


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Zacks has remained bullish on ALVR over the last month or so. ALVR is extremely cheap but issues remain with the future of WIMAX. Nothing really new in that camp. Regardless, we agree with Zacks and would recommend buying at these levels.


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Day 39:
Scheduled: Lift Phase 1, Workout A
Actual: Run 1.49 miles 12:53 (8:35/m), Lift A, pushups, Run 1.5 miles 14:22 (9:39/m)
Pushups: 20, 25, 20, 20, 28 BITCHESSSS!!!
Car honks: 3
Vulgar noises/gestures made at me: 2
Middle fingers given: 6
Shirtless old man: Informed me it was too late to be out jogging
Pepper spray: Cannot get here fast enough
Temperature: Sticky
Time waiting to cross at US1: Approximately 3 hrs. Approximately
My Badassery: It knows no bounds
Apparently all this rain we've been having is because of a tropical storm. Huh. Shows how long I've lived here. I heard that today and went " Hmm. Is it still gonna be raining this weekend?" Unless it's cat 3 and work's gonna close, I'm not changing my plans or boarding up shit.
Good news was by the time I got home from work the rain had stopped. It was wet and muggy, but not raining any more at least. It's time to implement my plan to run to and from the gym and lift. I thought it was 1 mile to the gym….apparently it's more like 1.6. I walked to the end of the block and ran the rest of the way. Felt pretty good and kept a good pace. It's down a main road rather than back streets and neighborhoods, so much more traffic and much more disgusting guys thinking it's a great idea to honk and yell gross things at girls while they're running which also means much more energy wasted on my part giving the finger and yelling "FUCK YOU!".
Guys, as a gender, can you please stop this? It just pisses us off and makes us feel uncomfortable, which, by the way, is something most of us don't need help with while out running. Ever notice that us chicks never yell things at guys while they're running? Ever wonder why that is? Probably not. You're too busy checking out the ass on that girl and yelling that you wanna put something somewhere. I'm reasonably convinced that looks have nothing to do with this behavior, though. These wastes of oxygen would probably honk, yell and whistle at a sack of slugs if it wore tight shorts, a sports bra and bounced on the side of the road. Scummers. All of ya.
Knocked out my pushups first thing when I got to the gym. I was surprised at how good the first 3 sets felt, but then I got tired and it got hard. Really hard. For anyone counting, that's 113 pushups in total to be done in 10 minutes. That's a fucking lot. I made it through, but I had to split the last set into 2. I did abs (lots of them), I did squats (135, 145 and 155lbs), rows (90, 90, 100lbs), stepups (with 40lbs of weight) and more abs (jack-knifes on the swissball!). Then they flashed the lights, I got a drink and I ran home. AFTER LIFTING. I am such a total badass. I like that I'm starting to feel strong again. I'm not lifting as much weight as I was before, but then I haven't been really consistent about my lift days in the last few weeks. I've been substituting riding. While that is a workout, it's not the same and I need to get better about actually going to the gym and lifting heavy.
I was worried I wouldn't have enough pep left to run all the way home, but it's not far, so even if I had to walk I could make it. After waiting forever for the US 1 light to change again, I started running and just focused on maintaining a rhythm and restraining myself from flicking off the douchebags. The mile went by surprisingly easily and quickly and before I knew it I was in my neighborhood. Not as fast as on the way out, but a respectable pace for all I had already done.
Protein shake is down, I am headed for the shower and bed at a reasonable hour. Looking forward to the 3 miles tomorrow and getting back to some speed runs next week.


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PHILIPPE DESPORTES (1546-1606), French poet, was born at Chartres in 1546. As secretary to the bishop of Le Puy he visited Italy, where he gained a knowledge of Italian poetry afterwards turned to good account. On his return to France he attached himself to the duke of Anjou, and followed him to Warsaw on his election as king of Poland. Nine months in Poland satisfied the civilized Desportes, but in 1574 his patron became king of France as Henry III. He showered favours on the poet, who received, in reward for the skill with Which he wrote occasional poems at the royal request, the abbey of Tiron and four other valuable benefices. A good example of the light and dainty verse in which Desportes excelled is furnished by the well-known villanelle with the refrain " Qui premier s'en repentira," which was on the lips of Henry, duke of Guise, just before his tragic death. Desportes was above all an imitator. He imitated Petrarch, Ariosto, Sannazaro, and still more closely the minor Italian poets, and in 16o4 a number of his plagiarisms were exposed in the Rencontres des Muses de France et d'Italie. As a sonneteer he showed much grace and sweetness, and English poets borrowed freely from him. In his old age Desportes acknowledged his ecclesiastical preferment by a translation of the Psalms remembered chiefly for the brutal mot of Malherbe: " Votre potage vaut mieux que vos psaumes." Desportes died on the 5th of October 16o6. He had published in 1573 an edition of his works including Diane, Les Amours d'Hippolyte, Elegies, Bergeries, fEuvres chretiennes, &c. An edition of his fEuvres, by Alfred Michiels, appeared in 1858.End of Article: PHILIPPE DESPORTES (1546-1606)
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Thanks everyone for commenting!!!!
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A good animal portrait is one of the most striking type of wildlife images you can create. When executed correctly it is a great way to show the essence of the subject.
I had quite a tough time choosing only ten images this week as there were a lot of submissions and a lot of great submissions. This is another theme we might have to revisit towards the end of the year.
On that last point, if you guys have any suggestions as to #beinspiredby themes you would like to see please fire away in the comments below this post. The entire Wild Eye team has a lot of travel and safari time coming up and we're going to do out best to keep the Friday sharing going and your suggestions for themes would help a great deal!
I say this each week but I urge you to check out all the other images that was posted to our page as there are some awesome visuals. If you like an image take a few seconds and tell the photographer why and let's try to add even more value to the Be Inspired By themes!
Right, here goes with this week's selection of YOUR great wildlife images.
Be Inspired By: Animal Portraits
Image by Chris du Plessis
"I love the well worn beak and striking colours of this ground hornbill in the KNP."
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Image by Thomas Brühlmann
"We met this beautiful male leopard one evening on a game drive at Londolozi Game Reserve. He was very relaxed and dozing until a hyena walked by. He followed the hyena with this very intense gaze."
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Image by Joni Munsterteiger
"Elk in Yellowstone National Park."
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Image by David J. Marshak Wildlife Photography
"I know this post will probably get some people going, but I absolutely adore coyotes. They are like North America's version of the hyena, an excellent predator with a bad reputation that they don't deserve. Also like hyenas, they are intelligent and inventive survivors. I feel for anyone who has lost a beloved pet to a coyote, but I find it unreasonable to be angry at a predator for depredation. It's what they do. The responsibility is on us to protect our pets and live in harmony with nature, not vilify it. I hope this post doesn't cost me fans, but I love those wile coyotes!"
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Image by Charmaine Lindhorst Joubert
"This photo of a young caracal was taken early one morning in Addo Elephant National Park. It's a very special photo to me because sightings of these beautiful cats are always so fleeting but we were so fortunate to watch this youngster and it's mother interact for about 15 minutes before it sat next to the road looking as us for a few seconds before slinking off into the think bush."
Image by Rudi Hulshof
"As important as the subject is in getting a nice portrait, so too is the background. Loved the Bokeh that I managed to capture with my Nikon and Sigma setup on this day."
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Image by Alison Buttigieg Wildlife Photography
"Top Dog – During my latest foray into Mana Pools in Zimbabwe I had the privilege to spend some time with the Wild Dogs on foot. I love to try to capture something about the character of the animals I am photographing – this is my take on a Wild Dog power portrait."


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Friends. They're the ones we grow up with. The ones who know us better than we know ourselves. The ones who are a constant reminder of some of the best memories we've made in life. The ones who shape us into awesome people. They've seen us at our worst and have known us at our best. We learn way more than we can imagine from them. And this learning only helps us become better individuals. It's safe to say that without them our lives wouldn't be the same. In fact, we wouldn't be same. Here are 22 ways in which our friends effortlessly make us better people:
Or make a fuss about those that we don't gel well with, like their silly partners!
Everyone makes mistakes. If we didn't forgive our friends then we probably wouldn't have any left!


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A personal blog about my adventures on fashion, sewing, pattern making and everything else!
Sunday, 25 September 2011
September Book Analysis (and a giveaway!): Custom Couture
I was offered a copy of Custom Couture by Hélène Le Berre for a review or a giveaway on my blog and the promise of a couture book meant I couldn't say no. Let me start by saying this book is not about couture in its strictest. It is all about refashioning and upcycling which, have no doubt, is a fantastic thing. I am always amazed by refashionistas around the world who pick up the most boring garments and transform them into something gorgeous.
So if you are into refashioning and would like a chance to win this book all you have to do is leave a comment of this post telling me what refashioning you have done and why you like it.
This is open to readers from all around the world and it closes on Friday 30th September 6pm GMT time.
Good Luck!
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Ooh, that looks like an interesting book, please can you enter me? Despite wanting to, I've done absolutely no refashioning at all, I'm never entirely certain where to start - hopefully this book would help with that!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous25 September 2011 at 16:16
I love refashioning mainly because I'm into recycling and also it is a good cheap way to update your wardrobe. So far I've turned to shirt dresses into blouses and a pair of curtains into cushion covers (well it's a sort of refashioning). I would love to be entered into this comp as i'm always looking for new ideas for refashioning clothes.ReplyDelete
That book looks so cool! I love to refashion, especially after I've been working on an intense self-made project. Refashioning is a fast, easy refresher! Please enter me!ReplyDelete
A few years ago I did a refashioning project - before I knew that's what it was called! Basically I wanted a denim skirt but couldn't find one I liked but hubby had a lightweight denim shirt he hadn't worn in ages so I liberated it, did some shaping and ended up with the cutest little button up denim skirt for free! I need to do a bit more to it now becaue sadly I no longer fit into it! So some ideas on how to enlarge it a little with some extra fabric or something would be great and I'm sure the book would be fabulous inspiration!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the review! :)
It looks like a great book and I would love to have some upcycling inspiration. If I don't win I shall be checking out how much it is to buy, and maybe putting on my Christmas list :-)ReplyDelete
Please enter me! I love refashioning. In the past I've turned a denim skirt into a bag and used a dress to line it, and I'm always buying cheap or second hand cardigans and changing the buttons and adding applique to revitilise them. I'd love this book for new ideas.ReplyDelete
This looks an interesting book!ReplyDelete
Count me in please!
Would love a shot at the book. I have done some refashion. I mostly look for wondeful fabrics - silks and silk blends to use as is or to dye. I'm planning blouse currently from a the skirt of a dress. Fabric is a soft silk cotton.ReplyDelete
Oooh, count me in please!ReplyDelete
I have recently returned to sewing, and most of my projects so far have been refashions; old jeans made into skirts, that sort of thing. Two reasons; one, I have lost a load of weight, and loads of my old things don't fit, but I cannot afford to throw them out. Two; I live a long way from the nearest fabric shop!
I would be interested to have this book to look through. I have refashioned men's suit coats into hats for myself. I am interested in trying some sweater and cardigan refashions.ReplyDelete
Hands up...refashion here I come...ReplyDelete
I love refashioning because I can take a super cheap thrift store or yard sale find that doesn't quite suit me and make it over to something great! I've made dresses into skirts, refashioned and added trim to sweaters, used old dresses to cut whole new tops out of, made sleeves out of old pillow cases for baby tshirts.. it's endless what can be done. It's especially fun when you're doing costuming. Refashioning works great for doing steampunk clothing! So please enter me!ReplyDelete
I've only made a couple refashioning projects, mainly fitting and very little modifications. I guess I haven't found clothes that I really want to transform already. But I'm an ecologist, so I love that you can save clothes from the bin that nobody would wear otherwise.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 September 2011 at 06:44
I have a pile of clothes I want to refashion, and I'd love to learn some couture tricks while I'm at it. Please put my name in the hat for this giveaway. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I hate to throw away quality fabric so I reclaim/reuse/refashion/recycle/upcycle as much as possible (I made a turban from a holey jumper today!)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the review and the chance to win this book, it sounds like one that would make its way into my collection anyway.
I'd love to peep inside this book some more! I am quite unimaginative with refashioning, but have a few things in a pile waiting for inspiration.... I have made sweaters into cardigans (& accidentally shrunk them) & also used my overlocker to reduce the size of a size 18 to more of a 10.... the pictures you're showing are so pretty ...there must be more to refashioning than my minute experiences ...ReplyDelete
Oh that book looks fun! At the moment I'm into using men's shirts plus contrasting fabric to refashion them into tops - I like the range of prints you can find on old clothes and what a good deal you can get in a charity shop!ReplyDelete
Those pictures look totally cute! I haven't done that many refashionings, but they go from shortening-a-skirt hem and adding-lace-buttons-or-embroidery to taking-a-full-skirt-apart-and-making-something-new-from-the-fabric...ReplyDelete
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Most of the graphics designers are using the stock images and the other royalty free resources in their projects. There are a lot of reasons behind such usage; some of the most important points include the cost benefits, as well as qualitative resources but also provide a differential tone to the works. Most of the designers are aware of the essentials of using the stock photography and other resources but it is important for the new aspirants in the design world to understand the same. In this article, we will focus on such of some points that must be kept in mind before using the stock images for your projects.
- Make thumb rule of acknowledging the works and giving credits: This is the most important factor in using the stock images or the royalty free images from the different sites. It is quite essential to give credits to the original creator for the works that you are using. Most of the sites are providing the code for assigning the credits. In case it is not available you may put the source link for the same to offer credit. This saves you from any sort of copyright violation and plagiarism related issues.
- Avail the resources from credible sites only: Downloading the resources from the unknown sites may be harmful as these may contain the virus or other malicious codes. It is advised to download the royalty free photos from the credible sites and online galleries that are offering such resources for the designers.
- Never make amendments to the original works if prohibited: Most of the royalty free resources are available for use on free basis. But in case the creator wants the stock images to be used in the original manner; you must follow the instructions. No changes or modification shall be made to the original works.
- Use the stocks in their original format as much as possible: This is quite important to understand that stock images or resources shall not be converted into different formats until specified for the same in the terms and conditions. You must try to use these in the original form as much as possible.
These four points must be kept in mind to avoid any sort of complications while using the stock images.


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Summer is starting to come to an end, but that doesn't mean we can stop wearing our sunglasses outdoors. Our eyes are exposed to UV radiation year round and causes damage to our eyes in several ways.
Short-Term Effects:
If you are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation in a short period of time, you may experience photokeratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea. It can often feel like a "sunburn on the eye" which may be painful and cause symptoms including red eyes, a gritty feeling in your eyes, light sensitivity, and excessive tearing. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and rarely causes permanent damage to your eyes.
Long-Term Effects:
The long-term effects of UV radiation exposure are more serious. These include:
Cataracts, which is a clouding of your vision that makes small print increasingly difficult to see and night time driving more difficult because of glare. If it gets bad enough, surgery is an option to remove the cataract and to replace it with an artificial lens.
Macular Degeneration, which is damage to the retina in the area of your central vision, resulting in a large area of blindness in your direct line of sight. This damage is not reversible, but if caught early, can be managed to slow down its progression or limit its effects.
Top: Normal Retina; Bottom: Macular degeneration
Pterygium, a whitish growth that starts from the white part of your eyes and invades the clear part of your eyes. If it continues to grow, it can eventually cover your vision. Surgery is an option to cut and peel off this growth, but may leave scars and subsequent irritation. There is a high chance that it will grow back if sunglasses aren't worn afterwards.
Pinguecula, a yellowish, elevated growth that forms on the white part of your eye. Surgery is usually not performed on this because it does not impede with vision. The consequences of having these on the eye are eye irritation, dry eyes, and a cosmetically unattractive yellow bump!
Skin cancer around the eyelids, such as basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, or actinic keratosis, etc can grow on the upper or lower lids due to sun exposure.
Your sunglasses should block out 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation in order to protect your eyes. If you are unsure, bring in your pair and we can check it for you right here in our office with our UV lensometer!
From the practice of:
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CitNOW reveals video stars
CitNOW reveals video stars
CitNOW has named Spraytech Ltd in Enfield as the winner of its best CitNOW Bodyshop Video Award.
Spraytech Ltd were among a number of category winners recognised at the annual CitNOW awards. Winners were selected by a panel of automotive experts from hundreds of entries from leading dealer groups in the UK and overseas as well as a number of independent garages and workshops.
Andrew Howells, chairman and founder of CitNOW, commented, 'It is a great pleasure to announce the winners of this year's CitNOW Video Awards and all of the winning and commended entries here richly deserve the recognition that these unique awards are designed to give.
'The professionalism and volume of the entries we received is demonstrative of the impact video continues to have on the automotive industry; it is hugely rewarding to witness dealers and workshops embracing the benefits of the technology, exercising their own creativity and enhancing the customer experience.
'We warmly congratulate all of our winners and entrants who will undoubtedly continue to use video to its full potential to raise the benchmark of customer experience within their businesses.'
Sinclair Volkswagen Cardiff was the overall winner of its 2016 Video Awards. Sinclair's brand consultant Stephanie Ranson and transaction manager Sophie Lewis impressed the judges with an in-depth demonstration of adaptive cruise control. The entry takes the overall prize as well and wins the Most Creative Use of CitNOW video category.
The full list of CitNOW Video Awards Winners 2016:
Best overall CitNOW video
Sinclair Volkswagen, Cardiff
Best CitNOW Workshop video
JCT600 Mercedes-Benz, Chesterfield
Highly commended
WJ King SEAT, Bromley
Best CitNOW Sales video
Telford Skoda, Carlisle
Highly commended
Mon Motors Audi, Bristol
Best CitNOW Bodyshop video
Spraytech Ltd, Enfield
Highly Commended
Sytner Accident Repair Centre, Oldbury
Best Overseas CitNOW video
DEX Easy Car Shopping, Hooglede
Highly commended
Barcelona Premium Plaza Cerda BMW, Barcelona
Best CitNOW Web Video
Rowes Garage Ltd, Plymouth
Most Creative Use of CitNOW video
Sinclair Volkswagen, Cardiff
Chairman's Award
Halliwell Jones MINI, Wilmslow


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Media Megamergers Aren't Big Hits As Futuristic Synergies Prove Elusive
One megamerger after another has roiled the media world, stirring fears that a few powerful conglomerates will someday control all the world's movies, music and television.
Time for a reality check: So far no media mogul has figured out how to rule the world -- or even how to make a multibillion-dollar merger pay off.
Two years ago, America...


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Before 19-year-old Cassandra Bankson filmed this video, she cried. And after she filmed it, she waited four months before she posted it on on YouTube and another five months before she read any comments. That's how terrified she was of showing the world her face – and her acne.
But she shouldn't have been so scared. The 10-minute clip where she shows the makeup routine she's perfected to coverup her severe acne and give the impression of "flawless" skin has gone viral.
It's notched up more than 7.8 million views.
Take a look:
So why are so many people watching it?
We put it down to the vulnerability and authenticity that's conveyed by Cassandra. At the beginning she says: "This is probably the most nerve-wracking thing I could possibly do because it is my biggest insecurity…" And yet she does it anyway. It's brave. And it's a far cry from the airbrushed models you see on the pages of magazines.
"I thought the comments would be just as cruel as they were in school," she said in interviews after the video went viral. "I thought for one girl or one guy it would be worth it but I didn't want to see the negativity. But I came back and I was overwhelmed by positivity.
"I got my first pimple in the third grade and it progressively got worse, I had to work out how to deal with it.
'The sad part is it's a lot better than it used to be. I mean it's still all over my chest, all over my back, it's everywhere and you can see it goes down my neck, it's all to the side, it even got on my ear. It's gotten a lot better but it's still really, really bad. It's my biggest insecurity.
"I filmed the video last November but it took me a month to post it, I thought I was going to get the same hate I got at school over my skin" she said.
Judging by the number of views it has received, it's what people want to see.


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Free event to discover Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Come along on Saturday 26th October from 10.30 – 1pm and join the mountain bike ride over Black Down and Burrington Commons. The ride will start from The Swan at Rowberrow but riders must book on the event as places are limited.
As well as finding out where you can ride on Black Down you will learn all about the Bronze Age burial mounds and World War Two anti aircraft tumps and Decoy Town. The ride will finish in time for Sunday lunch at The Swan or at least a well earned drink.
'This FREE event is a fun way to find out where you can ride on the Black Down and Burrington Commons and find out a few surprising facts too!!". said Stuart Bardsley Discovering Black Down Project Officer.
To find out more details or book on this FREE event contact Stuart Bardsley, Discovering Black Down Project Officer on 01761 462338, or email email@example.com


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Our computer has also been broken for a few months. We now have a new computer and it is wonderful! I am enjoying getting to know its new features. Yesterday I face-timed my parents from the computer! :)
Since the last time I successfully posted was in January-you can imagine that a lot has happened. Matthew sleeps in a big boy bed.
He is also talking up a storm! I think his little voice is so sweet (most of the time). Haha. The way he pronounces words with a little lisp is precious to me. The boy loves to tell stories! When he, is he does this thing in between words that sounds like "uh uh"and a laugh-because he is so into and excited about what he's saying.
He is learning how to have first time obedience. When his little voice says "sorry" it melts my heart. We are also trying to teach him manners. He's pretty good at saying please. He will say thank you when you remind him, which sounds like "wah wook." Not sure where that comes from but to me it's sweet.
Matthew is also now a big brother... And an excellent one at that!
Andrew Caleb joined us on March 30th at 5:05 AM. He was 8 lb. 6 oz. and 21 3/4 inches long. The delivery went great.
I am so blessed to have been given two sweet little boys to care for.
Meeting Andrew for the first time.
My three boys
On our way home!
Since we have been home things have been much easier than I expected. Matthew had/has some obedience issues but he has always been sweet to Andrew which I am so thankful for! I'm sure his disobedience has something to do with being 2 now! And of course because he is a sinner. At least he gives me many reminders a day to pray that he will know Jesus at a young age!
Andrew is a great baby! He fell into a schedule so easily. I never knew how you could love one child as much as another-but I'm thankful that I do now! I crave the snuggly moments with Matthew as I read him books or lay with him in bed as he wakes up. I also love the snuggle times with Andrew when Matthew is napping and it's just our time.
I get so excited thinking about Matthew and Andrew becoming friends as they grow up. Matthew is such a sweet big brother. I look forward to seeing what this looks like as they get older.
I have heard many stories from friends and people I don't know recently of children lost. Whether it was before they have been born or after. I feel so sick to my stomach when I hear about these things. I know how precious my boys are to me and am deeply sad for those that have lost those children that they have loved with the same intensity. It reminds me to be verbally thankful to the Lord for his gifts to me. I cannot imagine going through the loss of a child. I know that he provides grace and strengthen for those moments but I cannot imagine experiencing that. I am blessed by many of these people's testimonies to God's faithfulness to them-and their confidence in his plan and care for their little ones. Should I ever be put through that trial I pray I respond like them. Jesus is lifted higher and that is obvious. I did not mean for any of that to be depressing but it is something that has been in my heart lately-thankfulness for my boys and my heartbreak for those who have lost children.
I did experience my own temporary loss 2 weeks ago with the death of my grandpa. He had been battling Parkinson's. I am so thankful that even though his battle was suffering-he did not suffer very long compared to what it could be. The confused state that he lived in because of the fogginess of his mind and the pain and inability because of his failing body makes it impossible to not rejoice in his being taken out of that suffering. And when I know that this Jesus-loving, Jesus-focused man is now living with Jesus I can be at peace! We traveled to NC for his memorial service. It was a very precious time celebrating who my grandpa was with all the family and friends that got to attend.
Since being home from NC we have been keeping busy! Lots of time playing outside and spending time with friends. It is starting to feel like summer so water events are fun but not too miserable yet! :)
This weekend it is just me and the boys. We have 2 birthday parties so we should stay pretty busy!
This post was pretty random and covered a large period of time but it feels good to have written. I am now nursing in the middle of the night and apparently my Facebook friends are not awake to post things all night to keep me entertained so it is a great time to blog! Also-if things don't make complete sense-please remember...it was written in the middle of the night! :)
Until next time...
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STUDIO32's winter show, "White Christmas", is only a couple of weeks away now. Based on that perennial Christmas favourite Irving Berlin's film is brought to the Costa Blanca in a wonderful stage adaptation. The show contains some all-time classic songs including "Blue Skies", "Sisters", and of course the Bing Crosby title number "White Christmas".
The two lead roles are played by Luke Ringrose (pictured left) as Captain Bob Wallace, and Nick Morgan (pictured right) as Private Phil Davies. It's 1954, and Bob and Phil have become famous entertainers since leaving the army at the end of the Second World War. Appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show they perform their Christmas hit number "Happy Holidays". A chance encounter with a female duo sets the scene for intrigue, comedy, and a great storyline. But will romance be in the air for Bob and Phil? Festive entertainment for all the family is guaranteed, so why not start Christmas off with a visit to this great show.
Show dates are Wednesday November 29th to Saturday December 2nd at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio, all performances start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros, and can be obtained by calling 602 47 47 93, or by emailing email@example.com
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We're in Costa Rica! Yes, again. We're super spoiled. Tommy has already been here twice and he's not even a year and a half old yet! So here's what happened the first day...
We had gone to Kansas City the night before our flight so we wouldn't have to leave our house at 3am. Tommy decided he didn't want to sleep from 12:30-2:30 in the morning, so none of us got very much sleep. Yikes.
We left for the airport around 5 (ugh), and everything went smoothly all the way to Houston, TX. We got some lunch and caught our next flight just in time for Tommy's nap. Perfect. He slept for 2 hours, which was wonderful, because it was just about half the flight. If he had been awake the whole time, we all (like, the whole plane) would have been miserable.
Tommy was actually pretty cheerful for the rest of the flight. He seemed to understand that we couldn't really go anywhere or do anything, so he contented himself by climbing in and out of our laps over and over and over again. At least he wasn't fussy or crying.
As we neared our arrival time, Nate noticed that we were circling the same spot of land over and over again. We were in a holding pattern for some reason. Finally they announced that there was a storm in San Jose, and we were being diverted to Liberia.
Although it's only another 20 minutes away by plane, Liberia is about a 3-hour drive to San Jose. We groaned and wondered how in the world we were going to get to San Jose from there, and how we would get in touch with Nate's family. We figured we'd be stuck on a bus for 3+ hours, and that would have been a major bummer. Especially since we needed to get some real food for Tommy.
Luckily they told us we would just stay aboard the plane until the weather passed and then we'd fly back to San Jose. We weren't very excited about being stuck on the plane, but at least we would end up in the right city!
We sat in Liberia for about an hour before we took off again and headed back to San Jose. By the time we landed, we had been on that plane for almost 6 hours and were arriving 2 hours late. Yikes! Tommy was a trooper the whole time and hardly fussed at all. He's such a good traveler!
...But there's always a limit.
Other planes had been diverted to wait out the storm as well, and they had all come back around the same time as us, so the line for customs was super long. Like Disneyland on steroids. So we were even more bummed (read: annoyed, angry, frustrated, tired) that we would be stuck in that stupid line for at least an hour, with a quickly-getting-cranky toddler who we couldn't put down because he wanted to wander.
Tommy lasted almost an hour. And then he lost it. A lady behind me joked that maybe if he cried loud enough, they would let us go to the front, and almost before she finished saying it an airline employee was making his way over to get us. I was SO relieved. Tommy was so exhausted and hungry (he had little baby snacks, but those have zero substance) and I was exhausted and hungry. Then, trying to be helpful, the man who checked our passports and customs forms said, "there's a shorter line over there just for families." (waaaay the heck down at the end of the room) Um. Well. I guess that's nice to know if we ever come back again, or when traveling elsewhere we can look for such a line, but it just made me more frustrated. Because an employee had directed us into the other line without saying a thing about one for families. Seriously? Did you not see my small child? Gah!
Anyway, the guy was really nice and we got our bags, went through one last security point, and finally got to Nate's mom and the car. It was storming again, so there was lots of traffic, but Tommy was back to his usually-happy self and we finally made it home.
It has been so nice to just relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. I'll try to keep this updated so anyone who's interested can hear about our trip, but for a few days we'll be in a house on the beach (darn) and I don't think there will be Internet. Adios!
A Day in the Life of the Dorseys
Eleven Months!
No, that's not how long it's been since I was consistent at blogging, though it does feel that way.
Tommy is almost a year old! And we're long overdue for an update.
So I'm about to gush about how awesome he is.
Ready? Go!
First of all, I think this has been the most fun couple of months yet.
Being a mom is hard work, but it is SO rewarding.
Watching my little baby grow up and learn so many new things every day is just
and amazing
and wonderful.
I am so blessed and
I have never been so in love.
(Sorry Nate)
He's about 30" tall and somewhere around 22 pounds.
He's walking. All by himself.
Just yesterday he figured out how to stand up from the ground
without holding onto anything for support.
I'll miss the little "downward dog" pose he did trying to get the hang of it.
He used to get really mad if you didn't let him hold your hand to walk him all over the apartment,
but he's a little more independent now.
He still comes and takes my hand plenty often.
I think he likes the company,
and so do I.
He's super smart.
I mean, I can't believe how fast this kid learns.
Allow me to brag about his vocabulary.
His favorite words are Dada and Dat (that)
but he also says:
Sack (snack)
Baba (bye bye)
Crsh (crunchies)
Ight (light)
Baku (vacuum)
He tries to repeat words all the time too.
Some favorites are:
Dakey (blankie)
Ugck (yuck)
Tasth (trash)
Dasth (dance)
Gafspth (glasses)
Mesthp (mess)
[S's are hard- think Daffy Duck saying "desthpicable"]
And of course he makes all sorts of other fun noises that I don't understand.
We also play the "where is" game, and he can point to:
He still LOVES his bath.
Every night Nate says, "Tommy, is it bath-time?"
And his whole face lights up and he hustles off, leading the way to the bathroom.
Then he stands at the edge of the tub while I strip him down
(he knows to step out of his pants one leg at a time)
and bounces impatiently with a huge grin while we wait for the water to fill up.
It's adorable.
Current Obsessions/Quirks:
Tommy loves the lights in our house.
All of them.
And he knows how to turn the switch up and down to turn them on and off.
[He turns his bedroom light on every morning.]
He points at all the lights and wants me to hold him up to them so he can touch them.
He also loves the quilt I made for our bed.
The first day I put it on, he got super excited and rolled around on it, laying his head on it
and flopping into our pillows.
Now he just loves to play on our bed, which he can climb onto by himself.
(It's low to the ground, about a foot high)
He gets very upset when you take anything away from him,
but lately, the worst has been when you throw away his diapers.
He cries and cries.
"That was my favorite diaper! Wahhh..."
It's seriously just as bad as not letting him have my cell phone.
He loves the vacuum cleaner.
He crawls around it in circles or crawls in front of it really fast,
like he's playing Chicken with it.
Sometimes he pats the head (?) of it while it's on.
He likes to see how close he can get to cords that are plugged in before we say no.
Sometimes he actually listens and wont touch them, but other times he just goes for it.
Too bad you can't really explain "dangerous" to a baby.
He is obsessed with the drawer under our oven.
Nate finally taped it closed because Tommy wanted to climb in and out of it again
over and over and over.
He usually ended up getting frustrated and crying and driving us crazy.
(But I might let him play in it sometimes when I need a distraction in the kitchen...)
There is one cupboard he's allowed to climb into, and he still likes that.
He loves music!
He has ever since he was teeny, but now he can dance!
Even if you just say "music" or "dance," he'll start to bob up and down or rock side to side.
And when you actually play music, he gets really excited and boogies.
Pretty much the cutest thing you've ever seen.
He has finally gotten better at taking naps
(though he likes to poop as soon as you put him down for his first one, of course)
and at night he has been sleeping till 6am.
Thank. Goodness!
The 5:00 thing was getting really old.
He's also been sleeping through the night on most nights, though sometimes we have to go plug in the pacifier. Then he's out cold again. Occasionally he gets a bottle at night, but only if he cries a lot.
He's eating all sorts of tasty food.
I'm pretty sure he thinks he's ready to eat "real" food only and no more of that pureed stuff,
because he's a total mooch!
He wants everything we eat, all the time.
Luckily he's got four teeth (yay!) so we let him try most everything.
His favorite food is cake.
Or perhaps the cream inside of Oreos.
But he doesn't get those very often. :]
He also loves fruit and every type of bread he's tried:
Pancakes, waffles, toast, plain bread, crackers, pizza crust...
Don't judge- he likes to try things, and it's fun to watch his reactions.
He also loves water and is starting to realize that juice is pretty tasty too.
He tolerates veggies, but we think carrots are his favorite.
He hates peas.
He likes to stick his tongue out and say "ahh" when his mouth is full.
(I swear we didn't teach him that.)
He is actually a pretty serious baby and it's pretty rare for him to really laugh.
But when he does, it's awesome.
I will do whatever it is that makes him laugh as long as he'll keep laughing,
no matter how silly or ridiculous it is,
because it's the best sound in the world.
I love my baby.
I can't believe it's almost been a whole year.
As much fun as it has been and will be to watch him grow up,
sometimes I wish he would stay this age forever.
I Have Returned! ...with a DMV Rant.
Dear Lady at the DMV with Whom I Spoke on the Phone:
When I called and asked your hours, I was debating whether I had time to come in and renew my license before putting my baby down for a nap. Because you're only 3 minutes from my house and you open at 7:00 (it was almost 8), I figured I'd give it a shot. After gathering the necessary documents and getting myself and said baby ready in record-breaking time, I hopped in the car with high hopes that this would be done in less than an hour, because in the past, mornings at the DMV have been less-busy than afternoons.
Now, I also usually try to be extra nice to people at the DMV because I know how crappy it can be to deal with grouchy customers all day, and the DMV is pretty notorious for being, well, Hated. However, when I arrived at an empty building with a sign taped to the door telling me you had relocated to a different place 15 minutes away, I was pretty freaking annoyed. And I didn't even have to set foot in your office!
Seriously?? This information is not updated on the internet either. You couldn't have just mentioned to me that you had moved when we spoke? "Oh, BY THE WAY, did you know we've moved to a new office?" How HARD would that be? Especially if it was a recent enough move that your information hasn't been updated online and there's still a sign taped to your freaking door?? Because a 30-minute roundtrip drive is a whole 'nother ballgame when you have a baby who will need a nap soon.
Frustrated at my failed efforts, I buckled my son (who I had dragged out into the cold for a pointless 6-minute cruise) back into his carseat and drove home. Perhaps I will try again on Monday. I'll be the one waiting at the door with my baby no later than 7:15. And I'll still be nice... but I will definitely mention how much easier it would have been if you had told me you had moved. Ever heard of common courtesy, or even common sense?
Thanks for wasting my time.
[Yes, I know this is probably an overreaction. Maybe she normally tells people they moved but just happened to forget this one time. But also, maybe she's just stupid. It's my blog and I can rant if I want to.]
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