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Our family likes going out on the weekend.
To put it more accurately, we parents can't bear the thought of being marooned at home for two full days or squeezing with the weekend crowd at the neighbourhood malls. Plus, visiting shopping centres on the weekend means that there's a high propensity to spend money on toys and sweet treats or be faced with screaming meltdowns from two tiny tyrants – unless we can distract or cajole them out of it.
So in January this year, we embarked on a small family project titled 'Going Public', where we visit outdoor community spaces. Our outings cover places of varying scale, from simple neighbourhood playgrounds to scenic viewpoints like Henderson Waves.
In this series titled The Great Outdoors, we will be featuring an outdoor destination in each supplement, along with our assessment of each place's suitability for small children, the programmes and activities available, and visit highlights.
Before introducing our first play destination in the next entry in this series, we would like to share some tips on planning an outdoor outing (many of which are learning points from our own experiences with less-than-successful outings!)
- Be On The Lookout
Dry on ideas on where to go? Sign up for e-bulletins and updates from various event organisers. NParks has a quarterly e-newsletter and a list of upcoming nature activities on their What's On page. You can also sign up to be on their mailing list and have regular park updates sent straight to your Inbox. Facebook is also an easy and convenient source of event news from various interest groups e.g. The Nature Society of Singapore, walking groups, cycling enthusiasts, pet-lovers groups.
- Keep It Short & Simple
Small children crave familiarity and thrive on repetition. Don't turn your nose up at that "boring ol' playground". Revisiting the same play areas allows your toddler to grow her confidence on familiar play structures and hone her newfound skill at scaling the ladder or faux rock wall. Sometimes we just head for the nearby dog park to toss a few sticks and balls for the friendly neighbourhood pups.
Also, it's best to schedule one destination per morning or per afternoon. Being out for long hours at a stretch results in hot, tired and cranky parents. Oh, and grouchy children too!
- Be Age-Appropriate
Our little ones are only 1 and 2 years-old. They have little patience for long walks and lengthy, organised activities, and will either clamour to be carried or run off midway through a session. Even holding a picnic can be fairly challenging when chunky baby thighs bulldoze through the set-up and the chances of food spillage are high. Our most successful outings are those where the kids can run freely in an open field or splash around in a water playground.
- Mess Is OK
Remember that kids are 100% washable. I once invited a little girl to join us at sand play, to which her mother hurriedly interjected: "Cannot, cannot! No extra change of clothes." Oh c'mon! It's just sand!
- Stay Cool
The tropical sun can be brutally hot. Plan to leave home early to take full advantage of the gentler morning sun or head outdoors only at sundown. We like to tire the kids out in the morning so that they'll settle down without a fuss for their afternoon naps. Also, erratic nap habits and toddler mood swings later in the day can put an end to any grand plans that you have been saving up for the evening.
- Protected & Prepared
Insect repellent, sunscreen, sun hats, umbrellas, ponchos and plasters (for falls) are some of the must-haves for an outdoor excursion. We travel around with a large blanket in our car boot, which comes in handy for sitting on grass or sand, or keeping us warm and dry when we get caught in the rain.
- Snacks Galore
Toddlers are like ravenous little caterpillars and are always asking for snacks. We pack lots of easy-to-eat, individually-wrapped finger favourites like Baby Bites, gummy bears, Honey Stars and cereal bars, along with mini juice or milk packets. Cut fruit and sandwiches are easy options too. Think easy, clean and dust-able: Coco once accidentally flung a spade of sand in the direction of another kids' porridge bowl at the beach and ooops – that was the end of the poor tot's dinner.
- Have A Back-Up Plan
Tropical weather can be erratic and so can toddlers' emotions. If outdoor plans get upset by stormy moods or skies, there are always the free indoor playgrounds at Changi Airport or Westgate, children's programmes at the museums, simple craft activities that you can do at home or if you're feeling particularly lazy, then just pop into VideoEzy for cartoon DVDs.
- There's Always Next Week!
When we started this family project, we set ourselves the ambitious goal of visiting an outdoor destination every week. After the initial weeks spent breathing down our kids' necks to hurry up and brush their teeth, get dressed, put their shoes on, etc. we realised that part of the joy of the weekend was to just mosey / toddle around the house and lounge around in our pyjamas past breakfast. We have since learnt to take things easy and to not fret if things don't go according to plan and if a week goes by without any outdoor outings. It really is OK!


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Torque Wrench Calibration laboratory in Singapore Tuas
Torque wrench calibration and repair service by Mirai laboratory. We usually calibrated all this torque wrench for multiple industry customer. Including Ministry of Defense,hardware shop,army logistic camp,oversea airline and more. Further,as a part of government supplier we are ready to challenge to meet their high standard requirement. As this torque wrench are critical equipment for them as using in army camp.
As a part of respected SAC Singlas accredited laboratory we know our responsibility what should do and not to do. Our torque wrench calibration department will make sure our customer torque wrench keep in good condition. In a summary,when we received the torque wrench from the customer that to be calibrated. Our engineer will check the condition before start the calibration and also perform minor clean on your wrenches.
When the torque wrench is ready for calibration,we will prepare raw data and record in the as found reading. We will also will check on the PO to follow our customer requirement before start. In case found any out of tolerance on the torque wrenches,our staff will immediately inform customer the status. Depending of the customer decision if it they need do adjustment,repair or replacement of spare part. We are a one stop center which we able to provide calibration of torque wrenches, adjustment and also repair services. This is the reason why we able to satisfied our customer needs for over 10 years.
SAC Singlas Certificate IEC/ISO 17025 for Torque Wrenches
Our certificate are all traceable to SAC IEC/ISO 17025 Singlas certificate and recognize international country. Which mean our certificate will indicated Singlas logo on the bottom right side of the certificate of calibration. Some of the customer are send the torque wrench to an non-singlas company previous year. The customer found that the existing calibration company provider are provide incorrect format of calibration certificate rejected by their auditor. This is one of the reason that we strongly recommend our customer to use Singlas company certificate. This is because we have seen so many cases on our new client feedback. Regarding their calibration lab not accepted by their client and auditor because of the calibration company are not Singlas laboratory.
Mirai offers a wide range of torque wrenches calibration, torque multipliers, digital torque,and more. Also including repair,adjustment and change spare part. Regarding transportation we also provide collection and delivery services. For other request feel free to email to email@example.com or contact us for more information. Survey Equipment Calibration Services

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Sarah Ann Oard1830–
- Name
- Sarah Ann Oard
| about 1830
|William Greenup Harrod — View this family
August 22, 1847 (Age 17 years)
| Birth of a son
|Columbus B Harrod
about 1849 (Age 19 years)
| 1850 (Age 20 years)
| Birth of a daughter
|Alice Glendora Harrod
about 1852 (Age 22 years)
| Birth of a daughter
|Florida Maine Harrod
February 3, 1860 (Age 30 years)
Source: 1900 US Federal Census
| 1860 (Age 30 years)
| 1870 (Age 40 years)
Source: 1870 US Federal Census
|Marriage of a child
|Charles W Cruson — Alice Glendora Harrod — View this family
May 25, 1873 (Age 43 years)
|Marriage of a child
|Eugene Palmer McCaslin — Florida Maine Harrod — View this family
January 11, 1883 (Age 53 years)
Source: Indiana Marriage Collection 1800-1941, Marriage Records 1848-1905 Books 3-7, Part I Index of Grooms Part II Index of Brides
Note: Florida's name is recorded as Flora on her marriage record.
|Family with William Greenup Harrod
William Greenup Harrod
Birth: about 1823 — Indiana
Sarah Ann Oard
Birth: about 1830 — Indiana
Marriage: August 22, 1847 — , Scott, Indiana
2 yearsson
Columbus B Harrod
Birth: about 1849 26 19 — Indiana
4 yearsdaughter
Alice Glendora Harrod
Birth: about 1852 29 22 — Indiana
8 yearsdaughter
Florida Maine Harrod
Birth: February 3, 1860 37 30 — , Scott, Indiana
Death: July 23, 1939 — Alameda, Alameda, California
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In the 1850 US Federal Census for Jennings, Scott, Indiana, 27-year-old William G Harrod is a farmer with real estate worth $600. He and his 20-year-old wife Sarah A [Oard] Harrod have their son, 1-year-old Columbus, as the only other member of their household. In the 1860 US Federal Census for Jennings, Scott, Indiana, 37-year-old William G Harrod is a well-to-do farmer with real estate worth $4,200 and personal property worth $600. He and his 30-year-old wife Sarah A [Oard] Harrod have, in their household, their children, 11-year-old Columbus B, 8-year-old Alice G and 6-month old Florida, 19-year-old Iowa Vautris (who is working as a domesticc) and 7-month old Milo Buxton whose relationship to the family or Iowa Vautris is not known by me. In the 1870 US Federal Census for Jennings, Scott, Indiana, 47-year-old William Harrod is a prosperous farmer with real estate worth $7,000 and personal properties $2,250. He and his 40-year-old wife Sarah [Oard] Harrod have in their household 21-year-old Columbus B, 18-year-old Alice G and 10-year-old Florida.


text: PLSS maps were the first maps to document the United States land partitions. They were mostly used to depict the government land that would be sold off to benefit the citizens. The map above shows the meridians and baselines that were used to establish the PLSS mapping system. These lines are arbitrary but were decided on where they fit best.


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A couple of things I've been told in the last few days:
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The Death Of Essence
3 comments:
- Titus said...
Either you make some of these up or you spend way more time talking to (much different) people than I do.
- March 3, 2015 at 11:24 AM
"ISIS isn't really Islam."
That's actually true, since ISIS is the CIA. Its all fake, government controlled hoax to take over the internet. They've been pushing this nonsense that ISIS is recruiting massive amounts of teens in the U.S. via social media...come on...it so fake. And that footage CNN has been playing on a loop...fake. The beheadings...fake. Its all a psy-op to take away our freedom. Its the NWO.
- March 3, 2015 at 10:56 PM
- Throwback said...
Is it a psy-op or just COINTELPRO?
Titus: Unfortunately, I don't have to make much of this up. I also recognize that anecdotes aren't data. That being said, it is good to hear that these aren't views held everywhere. It sure as hell seems that way sometimes.
- March 6, 2015 at 7:07 PM


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The Youth Ministry at Zion Hope Church helps its youth understand and recognize the importance of knowing Christ and equips them to be tomorrow's Christian leaders. This ministry partners with parents in the spiritual, social, and academic well-being of our youth. Servant Leader(s): Sherrill Artis and Chris Sears
Sunday School – 10 AM
• Primary (4-7)
• Juniors (8-12)
• Teens (13-17)
Children's Church
11:30 AM Every Sunday
Youth, Young Adult and Contemporary Bible Study
7PM Every Wednesday


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Milestones are predefined 'route markers' indicating where evaluations should take place during the course of your project. These route markers help you decide in which direction to continue, which path to take, and help to ensure that your project is on track.
Consider the example of an evaluation occurring at the end of a key activity of your project which indicates that your project has not sufficiently met one or more of your success indicators. Once this has been clearly established your project and team can decide the best course of action. Perhaps that is to 'backtrack' and fix the issue before it negatively impacts your final results or expectations of a funder, or to move forward having learned a key lesson.
Mid-term evaluations serve a key role as they can help you to avoid problems before they occur. Even if nothing is wrong, they can build confidence on your chosen 'path' and reassure your project and team members.
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Each week, The Morning Show's DJ John Richards from KEXP 90.3 FM makes recommendations to help us sort through the many incredible options for live music in Seattle's music scene.
This is KEXP's list of the Music that Matters for the week of 3/6.
- WED 3/7 The Dears - Chop Suey - The Dears released their seventh studio album Times infinity Volume 2 last year. This show also features great local acts Tomo Nakayama and Silver Torches.
- WED 3/7 They Might Be Giants - Neptune - This show is sold out, so to get a ticket you'll have to head to the secondary market. The Johns released their 20th studio album I Like Fun in January.
- THURS 3/8 Barrett Martin - The Crocodile - His newly released album with the Barrett Martin Group is called Transcendence. You can also catch him at Easy Street Records on Wednesday.
- THURS 3/8 Hibou - Neumos - Hibou's second album Something Familiar comes out on Friday.
- FRI 3/9 Jason McCue - Washington Hall - Jason McCue is celebrating the release of his album Pangea.
- FRI 3/9 Lorde - Key Arena- Somehow Lorde is just 21 years old and released her second album Melodrama last month. Run The Jewels is her opening act.
- See the lineup and the full KEXP schedule here.
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Julius Jr., Top Animated Preschool Property, to Expand into New Categories including Apparel, Costumes, Home Décor and More in 2014 and 2015
Saban Brands unveiled today an exciting new lineup of licensing partners for its Julius Jr. property. The new line of products, based on the loveable preschool television series, will include themed apparel, accessories, costumes, sleepwear, home goods and more. Julius Jr. first debuted in the U.S. on leading children's network, Nick Jr., in September 2013 and has seen strong ratings growth throughout its premiere season. Nick Jr. also recently picked up the series for a second season.
"We are delighted to announce our new licensing partners for Julius Jr. and are thrilled to see the brand growing into additional categories," said Kirk Bloomgarden, Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Saban Brands. "These new licensees share our passion for the inventive spirit of the series and will develop exceptional products that we are eager to offer Julius Jr. fans."
New Julius Jr. licensing partners for 2014 and 2015 will include:
- Accessory Innovations: Backpacks, bags, headwear and cold weather products
- Amscan: Kids costumes sold exclusively at Party City
- Freeze: Sportswear and t-shirts
- High Point Design: Hosiery and slipper socks
- Idea Nuova Global: Room décor and furniture
- Jay Franco: Beach, bedding and bath accessories
- Komar Kids: Children's sleepwear from infant through size 8
- Parigi Group: Sportswear and t-shirts
- Rubie's Costume Company: Toddler costumes
Saban Brands previously announced licensing partnerships with Fisher-Price, the brand's global master toy licensee, and Random House for a publishing deal based on the series. New products are set for distribution in the U.S. starting this fall, with international licensees to sign on in 2015.
Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). For more information, please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr or Saban Brands' virtual press office at http://bit.ly/SabanBrandsLicExpo2014. And be sure to also follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
About Julius Jr.
Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters from the world of Paul Frank. The show follows Julius Jr. and friends who use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small – teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. Together, they build a playhouse out of a simple cardboard box, but when they walk inside, to their surprise and delight, they discover that ordinary objects magically come to life and adventures are just a door away. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. in the U.S. weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). Visit www.juliusjr.com for more information.
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Pilrow wind farm campaigners 'delighted' at decision to reject scheme
Credit: April 9, 2013 | www.burnham-on-sea.com ~~
Overjoyed campaigners who fought plans for a new wind farm near Burnham-On-Sea say they are "extremely pleased" by Sedgemoor District Council's decision this week to throw out a controversial planning application for four giant wind turbines.
Broadview Energy wanted to construct the 130-metre tall wind turbines on land at Pilrow Farm, south of Rooksbridge.
Campaigners from NoPilrow, the group fighting against the plans, have welcomed the decision.
The group's David Maund told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "We are extremely pleased that this application has been refused by the Sedgemoor planners on a number of grounds but especially in terms of 'an unacceptable visual intrusion into the Somerset Levels… with the character of the area being significantly undermined'."
"The planning department have made the obvious point that the size of these turbines cannot be mitigated against by landscaping or other measures."
"This, together with the obvious danger to the migratory bird population and other environmental issues, were key factors in refusing this application."
He added: "NoPilrow, supported by local residents, have consistently made these and other points over and over again during the last two years and we are pleased to see that we and the district council officers are of a like mind on this application."
"It is worthwhile remembering that this application was not only rejected unanimously by East Brent Parish Council but by the four or five surrounding parish councils who would also have been affected by this project."
"Additionally, there have been strong objections to the scheme from English Heritage, The National Trust and the RSPB along with equally adverse comments from planning and environment officers at district and county level. Not one statutory consultant actually supported the application."
Mr Maund added that as the Government's view is that local people should have a majority say on local planning issues, he hopes that Broadview Energy will now accept that the Sedgemoor District Council's decision should be the final word on this.
""I believe that this decision, together with the numerous other consultants and individual objections, will convince them that they should no longer pursue this matter."
"Right from the start Broadview have made a virtue of their consultative process with local people and local bodies."
"They have been given full co-operation to use all means to do this and in addition have had the financial and professional backing to put over their points. Nevertheless they have been overwhelmingly rejected by all aspects of local opinion and we feel that, in the words of another objector to wind farms, 'enough is enough'."
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|We started with a huge collar from triangles inspired from the 60's sailor collar.
|We then added little triangles off the large collar and triangle sections for a the top half. The bottom half we structured with folding the triangles to accent the hips.
After this 'star trek' futuristic dress we created which was a LOT out of this world we then had to draw it!
Here is my interpretation of the paper dress.
|Lots of love!


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Rev. Yinka Ojo is a mentor to ministers, missionary church planter, Pastor, healing Evangelist and investor. He is the Senior Pastor of Grace Family International Church (GFIC), which he co-founded with his lovely wife Rev.(Mrs.) Adeola Ojo.
GFIC known as the home of world changers and history makers, has developed into a multi-congregational network of churches in Africa and Europe. He is a member of the Fellowship of Inner City Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM) and World Harvest Ministries Fellowship. He has served in full-time ministry for almost three decades. A geologist turned full-time preacher, he has preached the gospel extensively all over Nigeria, the African Continent, Europe, the United States of America and Central & South America.
Through ministries such as Winning Men's Network (Outreach to men), Love and Care (Outreach to the poor), Triumph House (Books/CDs, publications and distributions), and Empowerment Zone Telecasts(TV ministry seen in over 50 nations), he continues to impact this generation with the Life-giving word of God.
Rev. Deola Ojo
Pastor Deola Ojo is the Co-Senior Pastor of Grace Family Int'l Churches with branches in Nigeria, West and East Africa and Europe. As a prolific writer, she has authored many books including the best seller: "Give Me A Spouse or I Die". A motivational preacher, she ministers in Word with relevance, peculiar candor and humor.
She has preached the gospel extensively all over Nigeria, the African Continent, Europe, the United States of America and Central & South America.
She has a passion and God-given destiny to empower singles, women, professionals and young people to excel and achieve their fullest potential in every area of life.


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Oh, Hello There
Oh, Hello There
Let Me Introduce Myself
MIA is by first name, yes, all initials.
Busy is my Middle Name.
Who has time for a last name?
There have been visitors, there has been a computer meltdown of the summer, there is currently a computer rebuild/reorganize in progress, there is a new house being built, there is a current house being sorted and packed, there are new undertakings, there are overdue tasks, and oh yes, there are two beautiful boys growing up way too fast and are getting all of my focused attention for all of the parks, pools, projects, playtimes, walks, rescue missions and outings they can stand.
Give me sixteen more years, and then I will catch you up on all of the fun we have had while I simultaneously mourn an empty nest. Premature empty nest syndrome.
It's Real.


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Large Antique French Gilt Brass Clock Set, H & F Paris
~ French - Circa 1870 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A large and impressive original antique French gilt brass clock set. It is in the Baroque style, fantastic quality, very heavy, but beautifully elegant in design. It features goddess masks to the sides with flowing curved corners, blind fret work to the front and sides with exotic birds and embossed shell motifs and a large urn on top with mythic creatures. Candelabra are modelled with scrolling branches and matching original snuffers that sit in the middle nozzle as finials.
The dial is boldly modelled in gilt brass with 12 individual enamel cartouches and original blued steel hands. There is also a cartouche with the retailers signature of M. Richond of the famous Boulevard Montmartre, Paris. He is listed in Tardy, Dictionnaire des Horlogers Francais as working in Boulevard Montmartre between 1850 and 1870. He is also mentioned in a contemporary work 'How to enjoy Paris in 1842 - click here', a particularly interesting and charming account of the retailers premises.
The French movement is of high quality and is buy the well known maker 'H & F of Paris'. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some slight wear and discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition with no chips or scratches. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
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Colorado Springs most authoritative calender
Meditations at Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 447-9880 for more.
Minding Your Business, Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Learn about business resources available at the library by attending a free tour before the library opens, registration not necessary. Thurs., March 20, 8:30 a.m. Call 531-6333, x2308 for more.
Hidden Anger Workshop, facilitated by Smooth Changes Therapies. $40. Get unplugged from unresolved anger at this workshop. Sat., March 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 495-6733 to reserve a space.
Minding Your Business, Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Learn about business resources available at the library by attending a free tour before the library opens, registration not necessary. Sat., March 20, 8:30 a.m. Call 531-6333, x2308 for more.
Teach-in on Iraq: Preemptive War and Democracy, First Congregational Church, 20 E. St. Vrain. Free. A gathering to discuss what has happened during this war against Iraq and screen a video, sponsored by the Justice and Peace Commission. Sat., March 20, 8:30-11 a.m. Call 632-6189 for more.
Sacred Teachings of Native America: the Vision Quest, Celebration New Age Store, 2209 W. Colorado Ave. Free. Open forum with Jacob Anaya who will share the purity of spiritual practices of the Northern Plains Indians. Mon., March 22, 7-9 p.m. Call 634-1855 for more.
Selling with Integrity, Celebration New Age Store, 2209 W. Colorado Ave., 634-1855. $25/session. Promote your business with your own spiritual gifts and intuition, taught by Michelle Vandepas. Tues., March 23, April 13, 27, May 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call 527-1404 to register.
Recovering Relatives: Wind, not War, Peace and the Environment, Shove Memorial Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. Free. Winona LaDuke speaks on environmental politics, energy policy, biocolonialism, motherhood and democracy. Tues., March 23, 7:30 p.m. Call 389-6606 for more.
Professor Randall Kennedy, Palmer Hall, Gates Rm., corner of Cascade and San Rafael St. Free. Kennedy, of Harvard Law School, lectures on the 50th anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education. Tues., March 23, 7:30 p.m. Call 389-6606 for more.
Living Off the Land: Early Hominid Diets, Gaylord Hall in Worner Center, 902 N. Cascade Ave. Free. Margaret Schoeninger, biological anthropologist speaks on human origins. Tues., March 23, 7 p.m. Call 389-6606 for more.
Voluntary Simplicity Course, Justice and Peace Commission, 214 E. Vermijo. $25. Nine week discussion course on how to live more simply with less distractions, less stress, and less environmental impact. Starts Tues., March 23, 7-8:15 p.m. Call 632-6189 to register.
Pet Tricks and Clicks, Top Dog Training Center, $90. Six weeks of classes for pet owners who want to have fun with their pooches. Starts Sat., March 27, 9 a.m. Register at 448-9600.
Refuse to be a Victim, YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr. Free. The NRA presents a crime prevention seminar on Sat., March 27, 9 a.m. Call 444-7210 to register.
Mountain Pine and Ips Beetle Workshops, informal seminars on life cycles, treatment and prevention. Free. Woodmoor Rec Center, 1691 Woodmoor Dr., Monument on March 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland, Woodland Park, March 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 687-2921 for more.
Birdbath Workshop, Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Create a clay pot birdbath that you can enjoy on your lawn or garden; materials will be supplied. Wed., March 31, 6-7:30 p.m. Call 531-6333 for more.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent workshop, Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 2318 N. Cascade Ave. $20. Learn practical techniques that are easy to learn, change lives and raise responsible kids and teenagers. Sat., March 24, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Kris at 955-7008 for more.
Fundraising Fundamentals, Gill Foundation, 315 E. Costillla Ave. Learn basic strategies required for raising money and seven methods to success. Thurs., March 25, 1-4 p.m. Call 473-4455, x1406 for more.
Imagining Constantinople, CC's Packard Hall, SW corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre. Free. Lecture by Robert Ousterhout, architectural historian and author specializing in the urbanism and monuments of the city Istanbul/Constantinople. Tues., March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Resistance and the Mind of Christ, Gates Common rm. In Palmer Hall of Colorado College, corner of Cascade and San Rafael St. $10. A season for non-violence public talk. Wed., March 31, 7 p.m. Call 231-2842 for more.
Raising Funds through Earned Income, Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado, 315 E. Costilla. Thurs., April 1, 1-4 p.m. For full description and to register go to
www.gillfoundation.org/workshops .
Japanese American Internee Presentation, speaker Bill Hosokawa recounts his experiences in the Heart Mountain, Wyoming War Relocation Camp during World War II. Free. PPCC Centennial Campus, 5675 S. Academy Blvd., Mon., April 5, 1-2:15 p.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m. PPCC Rampart Range Campus, 11195 Hwy. 83, 2nd floor lounge, Thurs., April 8, 8:30 a.m. Call 540-7106 for more.
Wicca 101, Community for Spiritual Living building, 3685 Jeannine Dr. $10-$50. Sponsored by Earth Spirit Pagans. Class limited to 25 students, call to register. Wed., April 7- May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 800/731-2650 for more.
A Crash Course in Adoption, Glen Eyrie Carriage House, 3820 N. 30th St. $10. Taught by Step-by-Step Adoption Constultants at 532-0236 to make your reservation by April 14, class takes place Sat., April 17, 9 a.m. to noon.


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Fancy looking at some very cute pictures of baby animals? Well look no further! To celebrate the BBC's new four part series, 'Nature's Miracle Babies', which explores some of the world's rarest species and tells the story of their babies born against the odds, we thought we would highlight some of the species featured in the series.
Precious pandas
Episode one featured the plight of the giant panda, one of the most well known endangered species in the world. These adorable babies have it tough, being born weighing only 0.001% of the female's weight. The young panda will stay with the female for around two years! But then, who wouldn't want to look after something as cute as that?
Amazing aye-aye
One of the most unusual looking species, the aye-aye is one of Madagascar's infamous primates. This strange species is threatened by deforestation, but was also persecuted by locals who believed this bizarre looking animal was a bad omen. Even so, this is an incredible species which is now being bred in captivity in a few places around the UK. Beauty is definitely in the aye-aye of the beholder!
Awesome Amur leopard
One of the more adorable species on the series, the Amur leopard is Critically Endangered, with only 35 remaining in the wild. This beautiful subspecies of leopard is therefore in desperate need of help.
Infant elephants
This weeks episode featured orphaned African elephants and followed how they are rescued, and later re-released into the wild. This takes an incredible amount of effort and commitment, as in the wild calves are dependant on their mothers for several years.
Tiny Tasmanian devil
Another endangered species featured in the series is the Tasmanian devil. Despite having a fierce reputation, this marsupial is actually quite shy and cautious. The female gives birth after being pregnant for just 3 weeks. After five months living inside the mothers pouch, four fully-furred young emerge. With many threats facing the Tasmanian devil, from deforestation to disease, this species is certainly in need of help.
Fascinating frog
The oddly named mountain chicken, so called due to its unfortunate likeness in taste to chickens, is one of the largest and most endangered frogs in the world. It is unusual in that it breeds and lays its eggs in underground burrows, and not in water. Captive breeding programmes are trying to form a safety-net population of this unique frog species.
Glorious gorillas
Arguably one of the most fascinating species in existence, the western gorilla is a caring species, with the female looking after its infant for the first four to five years of its life. Because of this, and high infant mortality, population growth can be slow. Coupled with the threat of deforestation, gorillas are the rightful subject of conservation efforts. With some of the cutest babies, who wouldn't want to help save this great ape.
Explore more endangered species on ARKive or find out more about the programme on the Nature's Miracle Babies website.
Becky Taylor, ARKive Media Researcher


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Phew! What a wirlwind!
Wow, it has truly been a jam-packed week! We finally finished the play last night. We had 9 performances in 10 days and last night, at our final show, we sold out the seats and performed for a whopping 450 people. The Auditorium only holds 400, but we crammed the last of them in, and man, it was so cool! They video-taped about 3-4 different nights, so once the editing is done, I will try and get it on the web. It was so cute, though, after the show, we always sign autographs for the kids, and last night there were a few little girls wearing Belle dresses...too adorable! The only sad part about the show is that just about half the cast is sick and Gaston, Mrs. Potts, and I barely had voices last night! We pulled it off though. The audience clapped more than any other audience that we have had. So, it was worth it!
On another note, Ethan is pulling himself up, crawling everywhere, getting into everything, sitting up, and even reading!...ok, that last one is a little bit exagerrated...but we can all dream right? No, but we have caught him a few times just sitting with his books in the living room and turning pages! I think he's a genius!!! (well, I guess everyone thinks that about their own child...) But anyway, he is becoming a handful little by little...
Paul is finally going to take some time off in June, so we will be able to see some of the island. Today we might go to Shuri Castle and tomorrow I hope to get to the beach as a family so we can enjoy the 80-90 degree weather we've been having!
Well, that's about all for now, I will be uploading alot more now, since I don't have rehearsal every night...so be prepared to be annoyed!!!! Hope all is well with everyone!


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Gates in Late Antiquity
In the Eastern Mediterranean....
Podcast: Lecture 1. French Military Architecture in Hospitaller Malta.
Authors: Dr Stephen C. Spiteri Ph.D. and Arch. Hermann Bonnici M.Sc.
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When Napoleon Bonaparte entered Valletta on the 12th of June 1798 , he is said to have been astonished by the 'power of resistance' of the vast system of fortifications which had fallen to him so easily with hardly a shot being fired and was thankful that the knights no longer hand men of the calibre of Jean de Valette to defend it. Ironically this 'power of resistance' so evidently manifest in the mighty ring of ramparts and bastions owed much to French influence, for French military engineers and their ideas had been at work in the Maltese islands ever since Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban began to give France the lead in the development of military architecture in the latter half of the seventeenth century.
The appearance on the local scene of distinguished men like Louis Nicolas de Clerville, Louis Viscount de Arpajon and Blaise François Count de Pagan not only marks the decline of the Italians as leading exponents in the art of fortress building but also signals the shift of the Order from the imperial into the French sphere of influence. From around the mid-1600s onwards Frenchmen like Mederico Blondel, Claude de Colongues and François Bachelieu were finding employment in the Order but the real connection came when Grand Master Perellos turned toFrance in his search for military assistance following the emergency of 1714, when the Island was being threatened with attack by the Turks. The generous French response was as much a case of real politik as it was a calculated act of propaganda. Along with French guns, cannon, and munitions, and the promise of troops, came also a corps of French military advisors. From now on, France and not Spain, would be the patron and protector of the Order. The French military mission was headed by Brigadier René Jacob de Tigné. At the time he was then one of the most experienced engineers in France with 26 years service. Between them, these French experts would effectively reshape the Order's military establishment, dictating the shape of the Order's military organization as well as the course of the development and design of military architecture in the Maltese islands throughout the rest of the eighteenth century. During this seminal period, the ensuing imprint of French ideas extended to cover all aspects of the military arts. Much of the final shape, form, and character of most of the fortifications of Malta, therefore, became largely the product of the French school of military architecture. So much so, that many of the new elements that were introduced by the French military engineers were described in the Order's documents as being 'à la Vauban'.
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Yemen has declared the leading UN rights official in the country "persona non grata", the UN spokesman said today, describing the decision as "an extremely regrettable development."
George Abu al-Zulof, the head of the UN human rights office in Yemen, "has been doing an excellent job," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
The decision came just days after the United Nations raised alarm over the use of cluster bombs by the Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's government in its war against Shiite rebels.
The office of the UN high commissioner for human rights said on Tuesday that its staff in Yemen had found remnants of 29 cluster bombs during a field visit in Haradh district in the northwest.
UN officials said they had been notified by Yemeni officials of the decision against Zulof and they were awaiting official notification asking him to leave the country.
The United Nations has been increasingly concerned by the mounting civilian toll in Yemen and the dire humanitarian crisis.
Yemen descended into chaos when the coalition began air strikes in March to push back Huthi rebels who seized in the capital Sanaa in September.
At least 2,795 civilians have been killed since March.


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Joe served in the United States Army as an Airborne, Ranger, Infantry officer. He lead a platoon of forty soldiers in the Republic of Panama during Operation Just Cause and was awarded his Combat Infantryman's badge.
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Filtering equations are derived for processes described by linear partial differential equations with known homogeneous boundary conditions. Both discrete-time and continuous-time measurements are treated. As in the case of linear systems with time delays, the filtering and variance equations become partial differential equations for processes with continuous measurements. A numerical solution to the nonlinear variance equation is obtained for a particular diffusion process.
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start > search > back up > create a system image > ...
you can do this online. PS: can i do it from the commandline?
yes, if win7 is installed then you can restore Using the Advanced Boot Option. Use this option if you do not have the installation disk or system repair disk. To use this option, restart your computer using the computer's power button. Next, repeatedly press F8 to gain access to the Advanced Boot options of Windows 7 example (option3). Tiny issues: you need to have a real local administrator user defined (edit local users).
It seems that people have most success with virtualbox whan starting from a windows image backup.
Tip: restore to virtual works when allocating a virtual disk that is larger than the full disk you backed-up, not only larger than the used space!
Other tools?
WBADMIN START BACKUP -backupTarget:\\server\tmp\ -include:C: -quiet >> C:\temp\mydailybackupLog.txt


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Regal ocean times
A week of king tides is just about to end.
Wikipedia tells me that king tide isn't a scientific term, but originated in Australia and New Zealand as a way to describe the highest tides. They're due to the Earth being closer to the Moon, and they're far more dramatic than you'd anticipate when told that high tide will be about 60cm higher than usual.
Incidentally, Wikipedia also has this to say about tides:
Tides are driven by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the elliptical orbits of the celestial bodies, land formations, and relative location on Earth.
I've just finished reading The Luminaries, and it is potentially due to this that this sentence fills me with such wonder, awe, and that sudden jarring feeling that happens when you realise how truly insignificant you are.
I took these photos down at Cox's Bay just after high tide, when the water was on its slow way out. 60cm makes more of a difference than you'd think; the bay looked like a giant bowl about to overflow.
P.S. Don't read the comments under that link to The Luminaries. It's sad that 'don't read the comments' has to be applied to a discussion about the winner of the Man Booker prize, but…it does. I suppose there's a certain painful irony in some of them, but it's still not worth it. Just focus on how amazing this universe we live in is.


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Exciting times here at Hive HQ… Our new Hive Camera has launched and is proving a big hit, we've created the perfect plan for keeping an eye on your home and we've put the finishing touches to our Apple Watch app, making it even easier to control your Hive Home on the go.
So much more than a camera
How many cameras have you seen that can stream live HD footage to you anywhere in the world, record in the dark, send alerts if they sense something's wrong and let you talk through them?! None? Well prepare to have your eyes opened.
Our Hive camera lets you quickly and easily check up on your home via a live stream on your app. With the camera's two-way audio you can talk to anyone there too – even your pets (don't worry, we won't tell). You can also use its in-built motion and audio sensors to alert you to anything suspicious.
It's so much more than a camera and it's available to buy here.
Part of our Home Check Plan
If you're interested in our Hive Camera, it's worth taking a look at our Home Check plan. It gives you the Hive Camera plus everything else you need to keep your home safe while you're away, like Hive Window or Door sensors and Hive Active Lights.
Best of all, because it's a plan, you can spread the cost over 12 months with no interest, saving you £90 over buying the products on their own. Take a look.
Our Hive App for Apple Watch is here
Our new Hive app for Apple Watch is all about making your life quicker and easier: with one simple, scrollable screen it enables you to do all your essentials in literally a couple of seconds.
The best apps for Apple Watch don't have masses of functionality – they're just really good at helping you to do the things you need day in, day out. So that's how we've made ours.
Boost your heating – see your home's current temperature on screen, and with a tap you can boost your heating and turn on quick cool or quick heat to a target level.
Boost your hot water – if you're out for a run, just boost your hot water when you're nearly home with just a single tap, without even having to stop.
Turn your lights on – if your phone's buried in your bag, simply tap your phone to turn on your lights. For a nice welcome home after a hard day's work.
Turn your plugs off – if you've rushed out and you're worried you've left things on, one tap of the app can turn each of your Hive Active plugs off.
Of course, there's loads more to your Hive smart home – you can create actions with sensors, set programs, manage the warmth of your lighting and more. And you can do all of these things on our main Hive app.
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Since it was kind of a depressing post, I'll leave you with flower photos (camellia, straight from my garden) and a very failed attempt to do a double exposure.
Nikon F100
Fuji X-tra 400
Rainy days here too but the Nature is gorgeous as always, isn't it so?
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Oh, I understand you so well and I'm so sorry to hear that... I hope the weather will be sunny again there soon!
The photos are magnificent though!
These are amazing Thaís... i know about pms and what it does to your soul/body/mood!
Better days will come :)
yes, mon ika, nature always finds a way. :)ReplyDelete
thank you, pratiksha!ReplyDelete
thank you, polly! and as a magic the sun decided to pay a short visit today! it's still cloudy, but no rain though. :)ReplyDelete
indeed! better days will come, sara! :)ReplyDelete
I did get this feeling. When I started with film, everything around me seems to be different. It feels like I have a nee perspective on everthing. After sometime tho...but yeah, I guess I was pms-ing too. Haha!ReplyDelete
PMS makes us feeling soooo vulnerable, haha.ReplyDelete


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Bulletin Reflection
Last Sunday's Gospel was a story of forgiveness, it was the story of the prodigal son and the father who loved and welcomed him home without condition. It was a great act of love on the part of the father but it was one that he could choose to do with freedom. The father was a land owner, he was wealthy and honored. Whatever decision he made about welcoming home his lost son would be respected by all those who knew him.
Today's Gospel is also about forgiveness, but it is a harder story. It is a story filled with danger intrigue and drama. It is the story of the woman caught in adultery.
As the powerful men of the community bring forward a powerless woman and accuse her of adultery, Jesus is caught in the middle and must take a stand that could undermine his message or end his life. There is no need for evidence, the sin is plain as she is caught in the very act but the woman's accusers seem to be far less interested in her fate then in the how Jesus will respond. It appears that it is really Jesus who is on trial.
Uphold the law and the woman would die, Jesus' message of the Father's love would also die with her. Dismiss the woman, ignore the charges and Jesus would be putting his own life on the line, he would be a criminal in the eyes of the law which he himself said that he came to fulfill.
In the end silence is the better option, silence and wisdom. "Search your hearts", Jesus challenges, "which one of you has never sinned? Let them be the first to cast a stone"
Jesus turns the tables on those who used a defenseless person to lay a trap for Jesus. He turns the table on everyone who casts judgment on others. Jesus questions how those who have experienced God's forgiveness can be so quick to lay blame on others.
Nobody is without sin. But the message that Jesus offers is about universal forgiveness. The woman will escape judgment today, not just with her life but with new life, a fresh start. Jesus also will escape but his stand for compassion and forgiveness will not keep him from harm long.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE 2010 An excerpt from Fr. Ron Beechinor's letter to the faithful regarding Development and Peace. "Thank you for your heartfelt generosity to the Haitian community. In this same spirit of urgency, I ask you dear friends, to continue your financial support for Development & Peace's important work across the Global South." For the full text of the letter and more information about Development and Peace, you can go to Parish Links on the St. Mary's website. http://www.stmaryssaskatoon.com
FOUNDATIONS PRESENTS: "Understanding Jesus Christ through the eyes of St. Luke" with Fr. Tony Bidgood, CSsR, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The final presentation in this series is March 22nd, held at the Bishop Mahoney Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral. Free will offering.
Lenten Reflection Series: Called to Act with Justice: Four short lectures followed by questions and discussion in the Upper Hall between the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses
March 21st: Rev. Dr. Bigland Pritchard – Social Justice and Ecumenism
40 Days For Life will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17th to Palm Sunday, March 28th, in front of City Hospital from 4:30-5:30 daily. We are seeking God's favour to turn the hearts and minds of our government leaders and all Canadians so that there will be an end to abortion in our country. If you can commit one or more hours, please schedule with Elaine Millette at 229-3557. Signs are provided and each hour ends with a group prayer. If you are not able to attend, please pray for those who are witnessing for an end to abortion.
Foundations Course: Due to a lack of pre-registration the Spirituality of Social Justice session with Gertrude Rompre which was scheduled for Thursday, March 18 was canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. For those who may have been interested but could not attend, we will try to reschedule the event at a future date.
2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES Please use your 2010 envelopes for donations, not envelopes from prior years. Using the current year's envelopes will help make the accounting process more efficient. For those of you who require envelopes, please contact the parish office at 244-2983 between 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: April 11th, 2010 at 3:00pm. A service celebrating the Feast of Divine Mercy by Fr. Patrick Ampani at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, corner of 12th Street and Wiggins Avenue. Love offering and refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.
Liturgy Committee: St. Mary's Liturgy Committee met March l6 to make plans for the celebrations leading up to Easter. Readers and Communion Ministers are urged to be particularly aware of their assignments. Parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable food items to the Holy Thursday evening mass. The foot-washing will include parishioners from St. Mary's, Guadalupe and the Hispanic community. There will be no mass on the mornings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Instead, people are encouraged to take part in Morning Prayer on Thurs. and Fri. at 9:00 a.m. Blessing of the food baskets will take place on Holy Saturday at 12:00 noon. There will be no baptisms this year at the Easter Vigil. Next meeting tentatively set for April 20, 7:00 p.m.
Youth Ministry
THANK YOU TO THE YOUTH OF ST MARY'S Thank you to all of the youth who took part in the Youth Mass on Saturday March 20th. You are truly becoming leaders in our parish community.
WYD IN MADRID: Are you curious about WYD in Madrid? Then you need to contact Colm at the Diocese right away! We have 15 new spots now available for our group Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Compostela, and on to Madrid for World Youth Day in August 2011 with Pope Benedict XVI. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Call 242-1500 ext. 225 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
SLUMDOG AT GUADALUPE Come out and join the youth of St. Mary's and Guadalupe in watching an action packed film based on issues of social justice in India. Then later we will have a discussion on different social justice issues occurring around the world. Popcorn and beverages will be supplied! Meet at St. Mary's Hall 6:50pm on Friday, March 26th. Be there!
Ministry of Care
How do we live out our gospel call? How do we bring the healing love of Jesus to others? There are many ways! It can be a smile, a hug, a phone call, a nod of understanding, spending time with someone in need, a caring word, a card, a listening ear, —- and of course, prayer. In these ways, God is saying "I am with you always". If you, or anyone you know would like a visit, please call Iris Riley at 244-2983 ext 237
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 22 9:00a.m †Maria Santoro
Tuesday, March 23 9:00a.m †Joe Bairos
Wednesday, March 14 9:00a.m †Dan Braidek , 7:00p.m †Henry Sr. & Gertrude Tempel
Thursday, March 25 9:00a.m †Al Rollheiser
Friday, March 26 9:00a.m †Walter Komarniski
Saturday, March 27 9:00a.m †Manuel Luize Diogo, 7:00p.m †Tecla Frassetto
Sunday, March 28 9:00a.m †Antonio Bairos, 11:00a.m For the Parish
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Marvin E. Mendyk, of Harbor Springs, passed away Nov. 1, 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey as a result of a tragic fall at the age of 63.
A memorial Mass will take place at noon on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Holy Childhood Church in Harbor Springs. The Rev. Joseph Graff will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Marv was born April 22, 1943, in Saginaw, the son of Theodore C. and Catherine (Goldynia) Mendyk. He graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in Saginaw and then attended Michigan State University, where he graduated. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
On Oct. 7, 1967, he married the former Connie Harms. The couple made their home in Midland.
Marv served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer and was stationed in Honolulu and Vietnam.


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I was tagged by Patti a while ago ...
The rules are as follows:
The rules are as follows:
- Each person writes eight random facts/habits about him- or herself and posts it to his or her blog, along with these rules.
- At the end of his or her post, each blogger tags eight people and posts their names. (Don't forget to leave each newly tagged person a comment telling them they're tagged, and asking them to read your blog for more information.)
Eight Random Things about Me:
- I've read a lot of "Six Weird Things About Me" lists and have discovered that, no matter who you are, you and I have in common at least one item on your list. As far as I know, no one tagged me, and that's probably good because apparently I'm very weird; it's probably a list nobody should see, LOL!
- I've lived in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, and Ohio, and I've moved everything I own a total of 24 times so far in my life. One of my biggest pet peeves is the saying which goes, "If you don't like the weather in [insert state name], wait ten minutes and it will change," because people everywhere say it (and it's rarely true). For the record, New Jersey has the weirdest weather I've ever seen -- it was not unusual for me to wake up to five inches of snow, while there was nothing at all on the ground 20 miles east.
- I have always hated my first name (I'm not at all attached to my middle name either) and have seriously contemplated legally changing it. So far, I've decided not to mostly because I'm afraid it might jinx my marriage vows and also because changing my last name after marriage was such a pain in the behind. Another problem is I have no idea what name I'd choose for myself; I've always felt rather identity-less, still do, and probably always will.
- I live my life by the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Like every other human being, I have bad moods and make mistakes, so I make a habit of analyzing my actions and am quick to apologize whenever I should. It takes quite a lot to get on my bad side because I'm more willing than most people to forgive, give others "the benefit of the doubt," and believe in second chances, so if and when I finally get pushed to the point of dishing out to someone exactly what they've been repeatedly asking for, they get exactly what they deserve.
- I've watched only two seasons of American Idol -- the second one and the current one. I still have a huge crush on Clay Aiken. My pick for this year has been Jordin Sparks from the start. I haven't really cared for Blake Lewis all season, which is more a matter of my not really liking the beat-boxing style than anything else. However, I LOVED his version of Bon Jovi's You Give Love A Bad Name (one of my favorite Bon Jovi songs, so this is very high praise from me). The judge I'm most like is Simon Cowell, and the proof is that I'm not afraid to say so. I call things the way I see them. I'll certainly try to be more tactful than Simon usually is, which is in accordance with #4 above, but when that doesn't get the job accomplished, I'll say what needs to be said.
- I've lived through two of the US's most expensive hurricanes (Frederick and Floyd), two earthquakes, been hit once by lightning, had my house and everything connected to the phone lines taken out by another lightning strike, and had a tornado take down a tree in our back yard which just missed our house (and the brand new siding we'd installed, along with more still laying on the ground waiting to be installed) AND the neighbor's house both by about half an inch.
- Everything but the second lightning strike and the tornado occurred BEFORE I broke a mirror I did NOT touch on my wedding day nearly five years ago.
- I don't know how I ever managed to live without being able to hear the sound of a purr every day. To me, there is no sound more comforting; it is the sound of home, and of love. It is what gets me through all the difficult moments -- and especially through being Clueless. It's also the one thing guaranteed to put a smile on my face. It is no wonder I felt identity-less in a family of cat-haters, and yet cats are drawn to me as if I wear catnip perfume. I snuggle my eight precious blessings every day, and often the neighbor's cat, too, who comes over of his own accord regularly and would gladly stay if I didn't send him back to the other people he owns.
I've never been much of a tagger-type. I'll answer these types of emails, but I only send them back to the person who sent them to me; I don't forward them on to others. I guess I'm the same way when it comes to blogs. So if you haven't been tagged (or even if you have and just want to do this one again, LOL) and want to play, please go ahead. Please come back and leave me a comment letting me know to read your blog after you've put up your post because I'd love to read it!


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FreeBSD® is a free and open source computer operating system. The operating system has its roots in a project started in the 1970s at the University of California, Berkeley. It is a UNIX-like operating system that has similarities with other platforms like Linux. Advanced networking features and a reputation for reliability have contributed to the popularity of this operating system in enterprise and web hosting environments.
The FreeBSD® operating system has no restrictions, and can be modified, copied, and redistributed however the user sees fit. It is also available to download free of charge. The source code to the operating system is included, and advanced users or developers can modify it to suit their needs. Code from the project has been used in a variety of ways, including in consumer electronics devices and in Apple's Mac OS X operating system.
Unlike commercial operating systems, FreeBSD® is developed and maintained by individuals all over the world. A core team oversees and influences the overall direction of the project, but independent developers can contribute ideas, code, and bug fixes. Many of those who have contributed to the operating system and its included applications are volunteers.
The project that eventually became FreeBSD® had its origins in UNIX®, a computer operating system originally created by AT&T in 1969. Researchers and students at Berkeley built upon AT&T's work and began distributing a UNIX® derivative known as the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) in the late 1970s. BSD later became the basis for a family of operating systems, including 386BSD, an early attempt to get a UNIX-type operating system working on Intel processors. Initially intended as a set of patches to 386BSD, FreeBSD® quickly became an operating system in its own right.
Since UNIX® is a trademarked term, platforms based on BSD cannot legally use the name. Instead, they are known as "UNIX-like operating systems," indicating their similarities to the "official" UNIX® platform. There are a number of other UNIX-like operating systems, including Linux and other variants of BSD. The similarities between these platforms mean that FreeBSD® can often run applications meant for other operating systems.
FreeBSD® is highly regarded for its networking capabilities. The operating system includes of a number of network utilities, and can be set up for server duties or even to act as a router or firewall. The platform is also popular in web hosting environments because its multitasking capabilities and network features allow for many simultaneous connections.
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[10/28/2014] Incidents at Ikeda High School (Tokushima), Zuiryo High School (Aichi)
by Gen on Oct.29, 2014 @ 2:39 am, under High School
The media learned on the 27th that Tokushima Ikeda High School suspended its baseball team from practices and games beginning on the 23rd because players were caught smoking.
According to school officials, one or more players smoked at the team dormitory after practices in early October. The incident came to light on the 23rd when one of the players told a teacher. The school is concerned about the privacy of the players and chose not disclose how many were involved.
The school has already contacted the Tokushima High School Baseball Federation and will also formally file a report. The federation will determine punishment, if necessary.
Source: Nikkan Sports 10/27/2014
The former manager of the Aichi Zuiryo High School baseball team, a forty-one-year-old male teacher, hurt a player when he threw a chair last year.
The Aichi Board of Education told reporters on the 28th that in July 2013, a teacher became frustrated with the attitude of his players and threw a folding chair. The chair hit a third-year player that was standing nearby. He suffered an injury to his left arm.
The teacher failed to report the incident to the school or the Aichi High School Baseball Federation. The school learned of the incident this month and conducted an investigation. The teacher told school officials that he was feeling frustrated because they had a game to play the following day and players were not taking things seriously. He added that he did not intend to throw the chair at a player.
Source: Nikkan Sports 10/28/2014


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Empire Chronicles
Orcs were once nearly as common as humans throughout the lands which now comprise the Empire. Over the centuries, they have been steadily driven beyond the frontiers of human civilization. Now, tribes of orcs frequently clash with outlying settlements of other races.
Although often characterized as violent and simple-minded monsters, orcs are generally as intelligent as humans, albeit with an aggressive and warlike bent. They are solidly built and tend to favor direct, powerful measures in both physical confrontations and other pursuits.
Orcs tend to cluster in patriarchal tribes and dwell in semi-permanent fortified villages. They display a well-developed knack for both engineering and metallurgy, which makes them a considerable threat when they encroach upon other settlements. The art of metal-smithing is highly regarded in orc society, and most orcs have a natural understanding of engineering principles. As a result, orc construction is often disproportionately advanced in relation to the rest of their society, and they will build sturdy forts, castles, tunnels, and siege weaponry virtually everywhere they go.
Most orc tribes have rigid systems of honor which revolve around warfare and conquest. Military rank and societal hierarchies are usually one and the same. Although in-fighting occasionally occurs, backstabbing and outright treachery are taboo in most orc societies, meaning that an individual's societal advancement relies upon a combination of merit and attrition. As respected, experienced orcs die in battle or from disease, the most capable veterans ascend to take up the vacated position.
Leadership varies from tribe to tribe, but most are patriarchies with the most senior, experienced war leader commanding most of the direct power. Often, such leaders will build 'war councils' of respected advisors from among the tribe's elders, and in practice such councils usually have a fair degree of power delegated to them. Chieftains who eschew councils or otherwise fail to delegate some of their power generally enjoy rather short reigns.
In most respects, orcish technology is considered primitive. Medicine, astronomy, and an understanding of the natural world are largely beyond most orc tribes. However, orcish engineering and metallurgy are relatively advanced and roughly on par with human civilization. Bronze, iron, and even steel are readily worked by orc metalsmiths, and their armies are well-equipped as a result. Although some orcish equipment looks crude to a human observer, it is usually quite sturdy and well-designed.
Their engineering boasts a similar robustness. Orcs construct solid, structurally-sound buildings as a matter of course, and will often erect formidable defensive fortifications in little time. Orc weapons are similarly advanced, and crossbows, ballistae, and trebuchets are common sights on orc battlefields.
Art & Culture
Like most intelligent beings, orcs develop and (to varying degrees) prize art. Orc art runs a gamut, from sculpture to drawings to music. Although examples of what most humans would consider poetry or literature are rare, many scholars believe that some orcish military and warfare writings were scribed as a form of artistic expression. Some examples describe elaborate and even convoluted sieges, while others espouse upon the merits of particularly impractical battle formations.
Orcish visual art frequently depicts grim and grisly scenes relating to death, violence, and war, and it is primitive examples of this phenomenon which gives rise to much of the orcs' reputation as barbaric savages. Skulls, blood, and corpses are used by orcs to construct totems and fetishes which adorn everything from architecture to jewelry.
Notably, orc music can be surprisingly sophisticated. Some larger tribes develop entire suites of different types of drums in order to play complex and nuanced rhythms. Horns can occasionally be heard in orcish music as well, usually interwoven through the drums.


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Raising important questions about the entitlement of tenants to benefit from their landlord's property insurance.
Andrew Butler has achieved a significant victory in a property damage case which raised important questions about the entitlement of tenants to benefit from their landlord's property insurance.
The facts of Fresca-Judd v Golovina were that the tenant, G, took an 18-month tenancy of a cottage in Wiltshire. Having moved in shortly before Christmas, she returned to London before New Year, leaving the property vacant. While she was away, a pipe burst caused extensive flooding damage. The landlord, F, who was obliged by a term of the lease to effect property insurance, was compensated by her insurers, and the insurers brought a subrogated claim against G. They alleged that (in breach of an express term in the lease) G had switched off the heating before vacating.
Andrew argued that, notwithstanding the absence of any obligation on the part of G to contribute to the insurance premium, the obligation of F to insure the property could only sensibly be interpreted as existing for F and G's joint benefit. The parties had to be taken to have agreed that F would look to the insurers for compensation, rather than to G; and insurers exercising rights of subrogation could not be in a better position than F.
In a judgment given on Friday 5 February 2016, Holgate J agreed with this contention, also holding (for good measure) that insurers had not proved, on a balance of probabilities, that G had turned off the heating. In particular, they had not successfully excluded the possibility of simple mechanical failure.
The case was widely reported in the National Press and a copy of the judgment can be obtained via Lawtel.
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Changes in store for spectators at this year's Circle of Lights event
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For more than 50 years, thousands of people have packed downtown to see the Circle of Lights on Monument Circle.
Now Hoosiers can expect some changes for the 2017 version of the holiday lights display. The Circle of Lights presented by IBEW IBEW #481 will take place on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017—the day after Thanksgiving.
The performance stage will be moved off the steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Monuments. It will instead be placed next to Christ Church Cathedral on the north spoke. Organizers said moving the stage will make for "greater viewing opportunities" for attendees and improve safety.
In addition, several items are prohibited, including:
- Pop-up tents
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Bicycles
- Animals (service animals are permitted)
Firearms were initially included in the list but removed after Downtown Indy, Inc. spoke with IMPD and the mayor's office about Indiana concealed carry laws. While firearms are no longer prohibited, they are discouraged.
For more information about the event, visit Downtown Indy's Circle of Lights website.


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Apply to be our Youth Coordinator
We are currently looking for a new Youth Co-ordinator to run our Youth Engage! project.
If you're interested call our office on 5134 8444 and we'll send you the position description.
Want to get into radio?
Gippsland FM is recruiting young presenters – we want you to learn the ropes and create your own show.
Get in touch with us to book your place if you're interested:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GippslandFM/
Youth Coordinator: TBA
Call: 5134 8444
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Email: Youth Coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.com
Got a few questions? Here's some we've answered for you:
What are the current radio youth programs?
- Youth Connect – Catherine Webb and William Hornstra
- Energy Kickoff – Johnathan Hipwell
- What are People Watching with Keely – Keely Rooney
- The Jake Shake – Jake Sandall
How many current youth are there at Gippsland FM?
Currently we have about 18 people in the project.
Does it cost anything?
Training is free, however all our broadcasters are members and there is a membership fee of $15/year. You can pay this over a number of weeks if you like.
How much time do I need to commit?
- Meet and greet session – 1hr – TBA
- Training – 12hrs
- Learn the panel and make a demo – 4hrs
- Interviews We'd like you to tape at least one interview, this could be with a local sports person, a musician, an artist or politician. Anyone who has something interesting to say.
- On air A Saturday afternoon one hour timeslot has been made available to trial your new show, and after that you can chat with the Program Director to see where you fit into the Gippsland FM schedule.
Training Session Dates – TBA
Info Night TBA on Date
Where is Gippsland FM?
Level 1, 42 Buckley Street, Morwell.
What sort of show can I have?
Music, sport politics, cooking, craft, tech, pop culture – whatever you're interested in.
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
Budget & Simple Steps Dim Sum
For the dough:
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 tbsp cold water
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the filling:
4 cooked, peeled, chopped prawns (medium size-about 3 inches long)
4 chopped crabsticks
3 inches long carrot (cut into small-fine cube)
1 tbsp light sauce
1/2 - 1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornflour
Lettuce leaves/ iceberg to serve.
How to make Budget & Simple Steps Dim Sum
To make dough, sift flour in bowl, add boiling water, followed by cold water & vegetable oil. Mix to form dough & knead until the surface is smooth.
Equally divide dough into 18-20pcs, shape into circles, now use your finger & pinch the dough to thin layer.
For filling, mix all the ingredients together & stir well.
Place a little of the filling in the centre of the dim sum circle, pinch the edge to form a small string-purse.
Place a towel on a steamer before placing the dim sum on it, steam for 10mins.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate, top with dim sum.
Serve hot & dip with sweet chilli sauce!
Actually this recipe is for 4 servings but 2 of us finished them at one shot. Try it out!
**You may want to try out mushroom & minced chicken or pork for filling.


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World of Eastern Fantasy
Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Samarkand
The Ten-Day Cultural Uzbekistan Tour is an orientally picturesque trip full of bright discoveries. You will do sights of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrizabz and Samarkand, learn much interesting about Uzbek traditions and customs, for centuries, handed down from generation to generation, taste genuine Uzbek pilau, visit an oriental bazaar and so on and so forth.
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imam visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center with Amir Timur Square, Independence Square and Applied Arts Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Day 2: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva
Early morning transfer to local airport for flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min.). Later proceed for guided walking sightseeing tour. Spend a day in UNESCO World Heritage site Itchan-Kala Fortress. Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islam-Khoja. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
In the morning depart Khiva and drive to Bukhara (480 km, 7-8 h.*). The Great Silk Road once routed through Bukhara and Khiva ran through the Kyzyl Kum Desert, as the present road does nowadays**. Stop en-route to enjoy views of Amu Darya River and the desert. Arrive in Bukhara late in the afternoon, check in to the hotel. Time for rest and overnight at the hotel.
*we advise preparing lunch-boxes for this trip.
**some parts of the road are presently being renovated.
Day 4: Bukhara
Enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in Old City. Visit Lyabi-Khauz Complex, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Day 5: Bukhara
Start the second day with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – summer residence of Bukhara's last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Day 6: Bukhara - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
In the morning depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand via Shakhrisabz (275 km, 4 h.*). Stop in Shakhrisabz for city tour. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and burial vault of Tamerlane's father. In the afternoon continue driving to Samarkand (90 km, 2 h.*). Arrive in Samarkand, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
*The road on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.
Day 7: Samarkand
Meet your guide and driver at hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Day 8: Samarkand
Continue sightseeing: visit Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Day 9: Samarkand - Tashkent
In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Tashkent (300 km, 4.5 h.). Arrive in Tashkent, check in to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Tashkent - departure
Check-out from the hotel at noon. Free time until transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure. End of the tour.
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by minivan type car; 8-13 pax by 20 seat bus, 14 pax and more by 40-50 seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flight Tashkent-Urgench;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Starting 8 persons English speaking tour leader from Advantour;
- Starting 10 persons +1 person travels free of charge accommodated in single room.
Price does not include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Travel insurance.


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Facebook ads. Adwords. Blog posts. Instagram. There are so many channels through which you can get your brand out there that you might laugh at the notion of explainer videos. What year is it, right? Well, I can't blame you for thinking like that – but I'm going to show you some undeniable data to make you reconsider.
Yes, explainer videos have been around for quite some time now, but just like it happens with email marketing, these videos are still around for a basic reason – they work.
As many, many companies that have already developed their own company videos can tell you, this kind of content has loads of benefits, especially in the context of a video-dominated era. So, why do you need an explainer video in your marketing strategy? Watch this testimonial:
A sound bet for people with ROI in mind
AKA a great deal for anyone in business. If we at Yum Yum Videos have learned something from years of working with explainer videos, it is that they can provide results. Measurable results, that is. Here are some of the figures research has collected lately:
- Explainer videos increase the average visit time by 2 minutes. Visitors that enter a site with videos on them tend to watch at least a part of it, making their visits longer when compared with websites with no videos in sight. Furthermore, the video can spark their interest about the product and services offered by the company, which prompts them to keep browsing the site for more information.
- They boost the conversion rate by 20%. If the video is well done, visitors can understand the company's value more quickly. This leads to more engagement and more people getting into the sales funnel. Basically, explainer videos open up more opportunities to make a sale.
- People prefer videos to text on a 4:1 ratio. Even without the numbers, you should already suspect that people are reading less and less – especially online. So, if your company really wants people to learn about the services you offer, then you need a practical and more direct way to do it. Enter explainer videos!
- Marketing videos are cheaper than focusing on Adwords. I know, Adwords are effective and everyone's using them. But you have to admit they can be quite pricey. That's why having videos to promote on YouTube and Google Display is so good – they can have a cost per click of 1/20 of a keyword!
Impressed, huh? I thought you'd be. Any marketing material able to provide those kind of numbers should have a privileged spot in your strategy. They are the warranty you need to feel confident when investing in video development. Because, yeah, an animated explainer video is an investment that will bring rewards.
Think of quality, get results
I believe the keyword here is 'investment' because it truly shows what goes on when you put some money into the development of your company video. Most people don't get that essential part and get scared when they see how much one of these videos can cost. But if you understand what's going on behind the scenes, you'll get that you're paying for high quality (and the results).
Getting one of these videos done involves a team of experts to work on it. From script writers to the animation crew, there are several professionals working together to create a smash hit. All of those people aim for the same thing – a unique video that can best represent your brand. See, that's what makes videos so appealing to customers: they show what your company is like its spirit.
Displaying that on a video isn't easy but when achieved, the resulting product is memorable and has an immediate impact on how your audience perceives your brand. So, what might seem pricey at first will lead to a search for your video voice which ultimately will take the production team to a detailed customization.
Check out how Yum Yum Videos tackles the video production process
There are other factors that come into play when producing an explainer video. Tighter deadlines to meet a certain date, longer videos to fit more content or the technique used to develop it can all have an impact on the price. It isn't the same to work on a motion graphics video as working on a 3D video. But of course, you'll get a distinctive feel from one or the other.
It all boils down to what you really want, what your competitors are doing, and what your audience is seeking. By combining the 3 of them, you can find something that distinguishes yourself from the others – a goal any company out there would kill for. In short, the investment you make on a video of this type ends up paying on several fronts: your traffic, your sales funnel, your own brand's personality.
Cost vs. ROI – the eternal struggle
I can see it in your eyes (figuratively speaking!) – you're already falling in love with the whole explainer video concept. It's impossible not to! That's why I feel the need to discuss one last thing before leaving you to debate whether you keep thinking explainer videos are worthless or not. Yes, you've guessed it – it's the cost.
I said above that some people get scared when they see how much some US companies are charging for a video. Don't say you haven't been warned. A video from a good American production company costs between $15k and $25k. You can see why some people shy off from the idea of actually making one. But all of the things I've discussed should put those numbers into perspective. Even if it doesn't, hear me out.
What would you say if I said to you that you could get all of the benefits listed above with all the quality we've discussed in this article but paying only half of what everyone else is charging? Don't dismiss me just yet – it's totally possible! With the right explainer video company, you can get the best of the best while paying a price that can fit any budget.
While US companies are charging those prices, video production companies based on other countries can offer you a far more competitive price with the same quality standards. We should know about that – Yum Yum Videos is one of them! With agencies like ours, you can pay between $6k and $12k per video. You read that right – and you don't have to sacrifice quality, length or anything.
Still aren't convinced? Then think a little more. If your company is capable of generating that amount in revenue in 3 months and under, then not doing it is suicide. Here's when you should remember the 'investment' part. After covering the initial cost, all revenue that an explainer video can generate is net gain. Considering you can use a company video for a long time and given the numbers we've seen above, you can see how the cost vs. ROI battle is going.
Wrapping it all up
The ball is in your court now. You can't play dumb anymore when it comes to explainer videos. You've seen the numbers, taken a peek behind the curtains, and even found an impressive price you should totally take into account. It's time for you to sit down and ask yourself if your company could use a visibility and sales increase (and a unique personality feature!).
It's time to leave all the preconceptions behind and look at the hard facts. The digital society your company is surely in craves for audiovisual content. Having a video strategy on your side to showcase your services and products is great for your inbound marketing and your whole buyer's journey. Take the time to look it over. Study your competitors. Talk to the experts.
Finally, don't believe for a second that the benefits end with explainer videos. Your company should also look into doing some commercials, testimonials and even educational videos to take full advantage of the video craze. Couple that video variety with the perfect customization and put the resulting products at the forefront of your marketing strategy. After that, brace yourself: your brand will start to go upwards, fast.
For more information on how explainer videos can help your marketing campaign, check out this comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about the topic.
And if anything in this article left you with any doubts, feel free to contact us or write to us in the comments section. We love talking about videos so much that we have devoted our lives to it!


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Hello people of the wonderful world, you are now about to experience my awful skills that I have at writing recipes, enjoy!!!
You will be needing:
100g flour
25g cocoa powder
100g butter
50g sugar
50g chocolate (I used minstrels and maltesters, but normal chocolate will do)
The zest of 1 orange
|if you are unsure how to zest a orange use this bit of any grater and just grate it like you would with cheese
Set the oven to 180c, then line a tray with baking paper (I've lined it with a Silicone thingy but you can do it with whatever you like).
Put all of your ingredients in your bowl then mix together (I forgot to add the cocoa powder so I added it later.) If your butter is hard DO NOT MELT IT, or add water or any other liquid as this will turn them to splodge and that is not the aim of today, but after using this recipe you might have splodge any way.
next take small tablespoon sized bits of the dough and roll it in too balls and put on to the baking tray, this mixture makes 12ish so that gives you a guide of the kind of size to make them. When they are on the tray flatten them into circles like this:
They should then be cook it the oven for 10-15 mins or until softish hardish, then let them cool and eat!!!!!
Thank you for reading people of the world that now probably have some soggy splodgy shortbread in their kitchen (I did warn you.) I also should mention I have enlisted my good friend ***** to join me on my journey to writing blogs.