text:
Voiceter Pro
Voiceter Pro, Inc. is the conversational search company that brings businesses and consumers together through voice-driven interactions with Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant. Voiceter Pro's real world, voice-powered skills are revolutionizing artificial intelligence-assisted searches in real estate and other markets.
With more than 118 million American adults owning Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices, we know consumers want smarter homes and smarter ways to find the products and services they need. They simply want to ask for them!
Our sales, marketing and lead generation tool has applicability in any business model that requires consumers to filter through product choices to arrive at the product or service that meets their needs. Our content delivery tools help you capitalize on voice devices to provide podcasts and more to drive additional engagement with your target audience. Voice skills create a great opportunity for businesses and associations to educate and inform potential customers through their favorite home assistant.
Contact us to learn how Voiceter Pro can power your business success by meeting consumers where they live – at home!
Why Voice?
Why voice? NPR reported that 118 million adults in the US own a smart speaker/digital assistant device. Increasingly, consumers are learning that these devices can do much more than turn on the lights, play music and tell you the weather.
Amazon has reported that Alexa is available on 100 million devices and Google claims its Assistant is available on 1 billion devices. Amazon pre-sold 1 million Alexa car devices. Personal digital assistants are here to stay.
Why voice in real estate? Our NAR IDX-compliant search allows consumers to ask their favorite assistant to help them find homes that meet their needs. They can do this while accomplishing other tasks in their busy day, such as doing a voice search while preparing dinner. The search also becomes more social. Couples, for example, can conduct a voice search together as they are discussing their next home. Current homeowners can get an automated valuation of their home as they consider their future plans.
In short, our voice solution gives consumers the two key pieces of information they want - homes that meet their needs and what's the value of their home - all by talking to Alexa or Google.
Why voice for associations? Members are focused on money-making activities and don't always have time to read. Our content delivery and member engagement skills place your key information on a new channel to extend your reach. They can hear your latest podcast, register for a class and connect with you on demand. Your association branded skill offers many advantages over a simple flash briefing including the ability to send members follow-up information to enhance their connection to their professional organization.
White label real estate listings search with AVM delivery and more
Voiceter Pro's white label solution for brokers and multiple listing services allows you to have your own branded real estate search skill available to consumers via their favorite Alexa or Google Assistant device.
Your skill answers the top consumer questions: Can you help me find is my next home and What is my current home worth? Plus, you can deliver market information that showcases your expertise. Consumers will receive a branded email from you with all the listings that match their search. Our system is fully IDX compliant.
Everything the consumer hears and sees carries your brand and marketing message. Alexa/Google will tell them you made their search possible, showcasing you as your market's tech leader.
You receive actionable leads with every consumer interaction via a copy of their search. You know the full parameters of their search and are positioned to help them buy their next home.
Skills for associations and non-profits
Voicter Pro offers consulting and skill creation services for trade associations and non-profit organizations to help them enhance their engagement with members, supporters and potential donors.
The Greater Capital Association of Realtors wanted to use voice assistants to deliver content and increase engagement with its members. Voiceter Pro created Capital REALTORS to provide news, education schedules, market statistics and other key association information via Alexa and Google Assistant.
When the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society wanted to use voice to connect with its supporters and potential pet adopters, it turned to Voiceter Pro. The Capital Pet skill (Amazon and Google Home) lets users learn about available pets, volunteering opportunities and more.
Have a Great Idea? We Can Help!
If you have a great idea for a voice-powered skill for your business, Voiceter Pro's custom design shop can help. Our engineers can help make your vision a reality. We love to consult with our clients to help them find their voice on Alexa and Google Home. We are proud to be recognized by Amazon as an Alexa skill preferred developer. Contact us today to learn we can work together to get your clients talking about your brand.
Introducing Voiceter Pro University
Promote your brokerage's skill and capture more leads
Voiceter Pro provides its clients with tips and tools for their agents to use to promote themselves and the brokerage's branded voice applications available on the Alexa and Google Assistant platforms. We have created a series of videos that will show you how to promote your voice application and your business inexpensively on Facebook. We will teach you how to target your advertising for maximum effectiveness. And, we even provide photos and text for the ads. Want to know more? Visit voiceterprouniversity.com or email us.
A Father's Gift and a Son's Promise
When software developer Ami Berger asked his father, Miguel, to buy him an Amazon Alexa he promised to develop an app in exchange. Naturally, with Miguel's more than 30 years in the real estate business, the focus would be on an app that would give his Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Tech Valley company a market edge.
Miguel, always a forward thinking businessman with a love of technology, and Ami, who grew up around the real estate industry and is a gifted software engineer, shared a vision of an app that would allow consumers to ask Amazon's Alexa and Google Home to find them the home of their dreams.
This vision became the Real Estate skill on Amazon's Alexa-powered devices, which was launched in early December 2016. Real Estate Search launched on Google Home in April 2017.
Realizing the conversational search algorithm they created would have many applications beyond real estate, Voiceter Pro was born. Voiceter Pro allows consumers to speak to Alexa or Google Home and be guided through a series of questions to find the product or service that most closely meets their needs. The top results are read back to the users, while all results are provided in a branded email sent to the user and the Voiceter Pro client, who now has an actionable lead.
Since the creation of real estate search, the pair have developed several other skills for the real estate and association industries. They have even created a skill for a local humane society to help connect the group and the animals they care for with potential pet adopters.
They have become sought-after speakers at real estate events and have developed a knack for helping business professionals understand what is possible with today's voice-driven, artificial intelligence assistances.
News and Press Release
- Are you ready to deliver association services via voice? - REALTOR AE Magazine
- PAR partners with Voiceter Pro on voice-activated member app - Inman News
- Voiceter Pro joins CoreLogic Alliance Network
- Voiceter Pro adds real estate listings to Echo Show devices - voicebot.ai
- Hey Alexa, open real estate, eh - Vendor Alley
- Voiceter Pro CEO Miguel Berger pens article featured in Georgia REALTOR magazine
- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Synergy debuts the first voice-powered real estate searches in Daytona Beach area - Real Trends
- Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Is One More Useful in Real Estate? - REALTOR Magazine
- Talk Data to Me: Real Estate Analytics and the Voice Search Revolution - propmodo
- Terradatum partners with Voiceter Pro - Real Trends
- GoPros, live streaming and Alexa come to Mohawk Humane - Spectrum News
- Voiceter Pro says voice-activated real estate search is here to stay - Inman
- VP Co-Founder Featured in Real Estate Business Magazine
- Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Georgia Properies Announces Strategic Partnership with Voiceter Pro, Buyside and Reliance Network
- Alexa, Why Was I Right About Amazon Echo Real Estate Search - Capital District Business Review
- Voiceter Pro Merges Real Estate Into Smart Home Business - RISmedia
- Local Marketing on Alexa? The Real Estate Industry Gives It a Try - Streetfight
Press Releases
- Better Homes and Gardens RE Signature Service partners with Voiceter Pro to bring first voice-powered real estate searches to Canada
- Better Homes and Gardens RE Synergy debuts first voice-powered real estate searches in Daytona Beach area
- Coldwell Banker Advantage partners with Voiceter Pro to bring voice-powered home listing search to North Carolina
- Staten Island REALTORS select Voiceter Pro as voice-powered home listing search provider
- Voiceter Pro names chief operating officer
- Better Homes and Gardens RE Kansas City Homes taps Voiceter Pro to bring voice-powered listings search to its market
- MLS of Long Island Taps Voiceter Pro to Provide Voice-Powered Listing Search
- Voiceter Pro Launches Real Estate Concierge For Amazon Alexa
- Voiceter Pro Launches Real Estate Careers Skill Looking to Start A Real Estate Career or Make a Change? Just Ask Alexa
- Voiceter Pro Applaudes National Association of Realtors® For Adopting New Rules to Allow Audio Delivary of Listing Information


text:
Berlin Township residents want to work with the township?s board before it moves forward on the purchase of the former Newport branch of Monroe Bank & Trust as a site to house township offices.
BERLIN TOWNSHIP ? Berlin Township residents want to work with the township?s board before it moves forward on the purchase of the former Newport branch of Monroe Bank & Trust as a site to house township offices.
The township has expressed interest in buying the former bank site at 8799 Swan Creek Rd., but the board members unanimously tabled a decision on the acquisition Monday night.
?This is not a done deal,? Trustee Robert Masserant said before opening the floor to the public.
After listening to community members, the board voted 7-0 to form a committee composed of township officials and citizens to explore the measure further.
?There have been some hesitations on this to move forward so at this point, I think we should table it,? Mr. Masserant said.
Residents who wanted to serve on the committee were asked to sign up after the motion passed.
Six community members expressed their displeasure with the purchase of the site.
Mark Beaudrie suggested the township rethink the decision to buy the facility.
?Do we really need new offices or could we do some renovations to make the staff more comfortable in the current manufactured offices?? he asked. ?The bank site has no parking, no meeting space and the current price of $200,000 is too high. And also, what will the renovations cost us to open the facility for business??
Mr. Masserant explained why a township subcommittee was looking into the purchase and said there are both pros and cons for moving into the former bank space.
Among the reasons he cited as possibilities for the move are offering a more accessible building to residents, providing a ?physical? presence in the town to better control problems with blight and truck traffic, eliminating the smell from the township offices, which are located near the wastewater treatment plant and allowing for the ATM to remain open to Newport residents.
Some of the disadvantages to the purchase include additional traffic to the ATM machine, remodeling costs to accommodate the township?s needs and that the former bank is not large enough to accommodate a senior center and township office together.
?We are trying to do what?s best for the residents of this township,? Mr. Masserant said.
Mr. Beaudrie said he sees other disadvantages to the bank site, including poor parking and a land-locked location, which makes it difficult for further expansion.
?I know we can do better than buying this bank location,? he said.
Paul Barron, Berlin Township fire chief, called it a poor decision to purchase the site.
?If you want to build a new building, there is room behind the fire station,? he said. ?It seems like this was not a well thought out plan.?
Treasurer Judy Lindquist told The Evening News that the township board is exploring its best options for finding a new location in downtown Newport for its crowded offices off Trombley Rd. and keeping a bank presence in the community.
She was one of five board members to vote earlier this month to buy the building on Swan Creek Rd. next to Masserant?s Feed and Grain Mill. The bank has not officially accepted the offer.
?Things have to be worked out yet ?,? she said Monday morning. ?We thought it was a good idea and would keep a bank presence in Newport. If it?s not good, we?ll look for something else.?
The township planning commission will review a site plan for moving an ATM machine from the former drive-through portion of the building to a free-standing kiosk so that visitors will have easy access to the device. The commission must approve of the plan before anything can move forward, the treasurer said.
?The ATM cannot stay there,? she said. ?We are going to expand and need to move it. We?re trying to keep the ATM there, but in a different spot with more room. The bank is working with the commission.?
No date has been set when the commission will review the plan. Once it is presented, the panel will need at least 30 days to decide, she said.
She added that ?$200,000 is a good deal? for the property and the township could help remove ?another empty building? in the downtown. She said many visitors have trouble finding the current township hall and the bank building would be easier to find.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Sailing Places Part 1 Project 2008 Niall Bird University of Portsmouth UK How can a building with a particular, functional rationale engage and converse with its natural setting yet maintain its integrity as a clear, constructed addition?Deciphering the characteristics of the context and applying these to the building design from its basic parti through to its detailed construction and use of materials, ensures that the design reflects and reacts to its environment. At the same time by keeping these references functional and subtle the sailing centre can maintain its integrity as a working building that serves a specific purpose. Vertical elements and a series of horizontal plains echo the immediate man-made and natural typography respectively while the design of the building uses layering to dissolve into the harbour from solid core to abstracted frame and finally to the floating pontoons. It is at the extremities of the building that the environment dictates to a greater extent how the structure can be used. The buildings exterior reacts to its orientation by closing-up into the prevailing wind and becoming translucent and open on its sheltered sides, particularly towards the north where it seeks to engage physically and visually with Emsworth by extruding an external terrace from its core towards the town; the walls also becoming transparent. On the exposed south side facing Emsworth harbour sliding panels and smaller, specific openings make up the elevation, they change and move according to conditions but overall essentially appear more fixed and robust. In the tradition of artificial impositions made to the surrounding environment it is envisaged that the building will, in time and after its useful life is over, dissolve back into its context becoming one of the artificial constructed elements on the natural horizontal plain that dictated its form initially. Integration and cohesion is central to the rationale of the scheme expressed in its form, use of materials, construction and eco-friendly design. The building sits into its landscape using the conditions as assets and allowing them to influence its design. In this way the building attempts to be eco-conscious, further emphasised by the inclusion of sustainable technologies fully integrated into the fabric of the building. Niall Bird This project is designed to require an integrated consideration of a building in relationship to its site and context , but also in terms of an understanding of material, construction and environmental design. The site is on the south coast at Emsworth , West Sussex, where sailing and watersports are part of the culture of the place. The brief was for an outdoor activity centre, requiring a sensitive response to the site and a strong connection between inside and outside.Conceptually the scheme was driven by its position alongside the shore, a frame tethered to the land, its orientation and internal organisation determined by careful consideration of immediate local climate, sun, wind . The scheme incorporates, natural ventilation and cooling and also solar panels to support heating systems.Niall's scheme intended to present a contrast between natural landscape and the artificiality of the structure. The frame was expressed on the outside of the building, the space within contrasted as a light timber structure. This was investigated in sketch model to develop an approach to the manufacture of the building. It was conceived as a building of layers and the construction approach was to further develop this , the sketch models explored and evolved an approach to the construction of the building.This scheme was thoroughly considered, the first stages of placing the building and considering its location through to the detail development have been a process of testing , and intelligently responding to the site and the brief. Tutor(s)Ms Lorraine Farrelly


text:
Beat the British Weather with our Enclosed Gazebo
Our Enclosed Gazebo has all the features of our standard gazebo models, but with full weather protection.
It is available with either toughened glass or perspex windows/panels. Ask us to install a lockable door and you have a completely secure outdoor classroom.
Inside the Gazebo has the fixed benches, so there is plenty of seating room. The large glazed/perspex panels ensure that there is no loss of light inside. We can even provide these vision panels in colourful perspex to brighten everyones day.
Specification – Enclosed Gazebo
The specification for the main structure is the same as our standard gazebo range. The following additions will make the structure – whether Octagonal , Square or rectangular – a fully enclosed unit.
- Gazebo of your choice
- Toughened glass or perspex panels
- Lockable treated softwood door
- Infil boarding
- Interior deck as finished floor
With this fully weather proof structure, there is no need to check the weather before planning lessons. No need to cancel lessons when it gets a bit windy or wet outside. Simply enjoy a change of scene in this classroom outside the classroom.
Call; 01600 719218
Find out more about us by reading what others think – gazebo reviews


text:
Studying Criminology and Law with Arden University
Whether you're looking to kick off your career as a legal professional or you want to understand more about the world of criminality and what makes criminals tick, take a look at Arden's Criminology and Law qualifications today.
Studying with us can open doors to a new career or enhance your current one. Arden offers internationally recognised and accredited qualifications through 2 different programmes - Distance Learning, where you learn completely online, or Blended Learning, where you combine online study with face-to-face classes each week at one of our UK study centres.
Either way, at the end of your chosen course you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to take the next step at work. Find out more about studying with Arden below and browse our Law and Criminology courses available now.
Our Distance Learning courses offer you the ultimate in flexible study, allowing you to learn exclusively online from wherever you are. Our expert tutors and support staff will give you the guidance you need to succeed.
Best of all, online learning means you don't need to put your life on hold in order to gain a university qualification. You can carry on working and fit your studies round any other commitments you may have.
Find out more about Distance Learning here or view our Criminology and Law Distance Learning courses below.
Arden's Blended Learning courses provide a mixture of traditional face-to-face teaching with your course tutor plus time with other students on your course, with flexible online study the rest of the time, so you can fit your study around other commitments easily.
You only need to attend lectures at one of our UK study centres in either London, Birmingham or Manchester, 1 or 2 days a week, depending on what you choose to study and you'll study online between lectures.
Find out more about Blended Learning here or view our Blended Learning Law and Criminology courses available below.
Ready to study with Arden?
If you've been considering a Criminology or Law qualification for a while, you may already know what course is right for you. So, if you're ready to join Arden University, you can apply online today
Your application only takes a few minutes to complete online and we'll then get in touch with you to discuss your study options and answer any questions you may have about Arden or your course.
Or if you're still considering, take a look through our range of Law and Criminology courses available at Arden below.
Arden University Criminology & Law courses
On-campus LON, BIR, MANC BASED
On-campus LON, BIR, MANC BASED
On-campus LON, BIR, MANC BASED
Distance learning
On-campus LON, BIR, MANC BASED
Distance learning
On-campus LON, BIR, MANC BASED


text:
An Old Friend, New Work
Well friends, I have done some actual design work recently. So, I thought I'd share that as well as mention you are invited to participate in said work. My old friend Jessica is rebranding her yoga studio and is holding an open house on April 15 at which you would be welcome to stop by. The new studio is The Trilliquin Center and is at 2108b Bardstown Road – next door to the newish Dundee Candy Shop location.It will be much more than yoga with creativity workshops, art classes, philosophy and other shit way over my head.
In terms of the work we worked long and hard on the name and the idea that the work needed to be as layered as the business she's running. So without further ado:
And the official invite!:
The idea is that she doesn't have a logo per se, as much as a bucket of parts that can be mixed and matched. It's more like the brand of a Bazaar than a yoga studio. Some sweet signage will be forthcoming and shown here shortly. Over the course of the next week or so the Website will have actual information. But you can check it out here.
Hope to see you next week!


text:
Gary Krueger, Church Administrator
Gary joined the New Life Staff in July of 2007. He was born in Oklahoma City, but lived in many different places while his father served in the Air Force. He moved to Colorado with his family in 1968 to attend college. He received a B.A. Degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado and a Masters Degree in Public Administration, also from C.U.
Prior to coming on staff with New Life, he enjoyed a 31-year career with the Colorado State Department of Revenue serving as the Budget Director and then as the Chief Financial Officer. Gary and his wife Pam were married in 1976 and have three grown children.
Gary also chairs the New Life Administration Team, serves as a co-teacher in the Prime Time class and plays guitar on the worship team.


text:
Old Door Porch SwingDecember 31st, 2008 in member junk
We needed a new swing for the front of our house so I made this porch swing from a door. I turned the door on it's side, cut it to size and used cedar lumber. I didn't have a pattern for the swing I had the old swing to follow, So I just made it out of heavier wood and screws so it is very sturdy. When I finished the swing I decided it needed door knobs as accents, the hardest thing with this was when I hung the door the back was so heavy it wanted to flip. Ended up fixing that by adding I-bolts on the arms for the chains to go through.
This was one of my harder projects, but I think it turned out great.
Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, furniture
Comments (10)
Gretchen Posted: 12:34 pm on January 7th
Lani Posted: 1:19 pm on January 1st
Take care,
Candy Posted: 11:34 am on January 1st
LuAnn Posted: 7:42 am on January 1st
Midge Posted: 8:58 pm on December 31st


text:
Is Angelo Henriquez the answer to Manchester United's striker problems?
Louis Van Gaal has reportedly been handed another £150 million to continue the Manchester United rebuilding job. They've returned to the top four but now they need to move up to the next step and challenge for the Premier League title again.
A particular position the Red Devils need to strengthen is up front. Robin van Persie looks set to seal a £10 million move to Juventus and Radamel Falcao's disastrous loan move came to an end last month.
Van Gaal doesn't seem to be keen on Javier Hernandez, so the Dutchman will be dipping into the transfer market in search of a 20-goals-a-season striker.
With all that in mind, United fans will have questions. Do we need to buy more than one striker? How many world-class strikers are actually available?
The answer to that is that United will need more than one striker. They are likely to be left with just Wayne Rooney and 19-year-old James Wilson, whose been linked with a loan move.
The Red Devils have been linked with Karim Benzema, Edinson Cavani and Gonzalo Higuain. It possible they will be able to get one of those three but more than one is highly unlikely.
Most of Europe's elite clubs like to have three or four strikers in their squad. United will need to have four next season if they get through their Champions League play off.
There is still one more space then in United's squad. Therefore with that in mind United have a striker on their books but he hasn't made a single first team appearance since joining in August 2012.
That is Chilean international Angelo Henriquez. He's only 21 years old and he will be playing the Copa America for Chile this summer.
After loan spells with Wigan Athletic and Real Zaragoza, Henriquez was sent to Dynamo Zagreb in Croatia. Their he played both league and Europa League football which is very beneficial for someone of his age.
He scored 29 goals in 36 games which is a fantastic record for a 21 year old, no matter what league it is. Three of those were in Europe in what is a pretty average Dynamo Zagreb side with all due respect.
However he did experience winning a league title, again something valuable to someone of his age, especially coming from a club like United.
He still has plenty of time to develop and if he were to come back into the fold at United he would be bringing momentum and form in to the team.
United always give youth opportunities but their hasn't been one opportunity for this lad barring a few pre-season games under David Moyes.
He's certainly someone who deserves to be given a chance under Louis Van Gaal. At the start of the season it's possbile United will be fighting on three fronts (League, Champions League and League Cup) therefore there are enough games for Henriquez to be involved in.
He's already scored goals for United's under 21's so there is little else he can do but prove himself in the first team. He hasn't chosen to be shipped out on loan, he was also brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson nine months before he retired.
You do feel sympathy for the former Universidad De Chile striker so Van Gaal should at least give him the opportunity he has earnt after such an impressive season in Croatia.
This one has the Paul Pogba feel about it. A player with such promise but lack of game time ultimately saw him depart. The same could happen with Henriquez as Zagreb have the option to buy him for just £800,000.
Fergie bought the Chilean for £4m as he was desperate to conclude the deal before other clubs who were interested. He was monitored by United since the age of 14 and again it would seem like such a waste on someone who definately has the potential to be a proven goalscorer in the Premier League.
He has made four appearances for Wigan in England's elite league and did score a goal. United fans will surely like to see one of Fergie's last youngster get given the opportunity to blossom but it looks like Van Gaal may cash in on the talented youngster.
Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? Get started today by signing-up and submitting an article HERE: http://gms.to/writeforgmsNews Now - Sport News


text:
Thank you Visual Verse! Some excellent writing here. Enjoyed Sheikha A's SOS poem a lot.
Visual Verse is an anthology of art, poetry, short fiction and non-fiction.
They supply an image every month and invite writers – published or unpublished – to submit a piece in response. My poem for May is titled 'Watermelons' -a fruit for this hot season.
Source: Watermelons – Visual Verse


text:
Community Development :Ecosystem Restoration and Mitigation
We help landowners, community planners and public works directors mitigate project impacts and restore compromised properties. Our innovative solutions for habitat restoration and design stabilize erosion, alleviate flooding, and protect sensitive areas.
We bring practical experience and scientific understanding, built upon more than four decades of experience in natural resource planning and management. Our robust team of technical specialists and licensed practitioners—geomorphologists, hydrologists, fisheries biologists, ecologists, botanists, landscape architects, GIS specialists, planners, and engineers—oversees all stages of ecological planning and management.


text:
Constructive empiricism and anti-realism
Bas van Fraassen, in his chapter on realism distills a definition of realism from a group of statements made by Willfred Sellars, Brian Ellis, Hillary Putnam, Michael Dummett and Richard Boyd. I will only include here two of the statements by Hillary Putnam, who is one of the most frequently cited writers on scientific realism (Braver 2007: 14).
A realist (with respect to a given theory or discourse) holds that (1) the sentences of that theory are true or false; and (2) that what makes them true or false is something external--that is to say, it is not (in general) our sense data, actual or potential, or the structure of our minds, or our language, etc.
That terms in mature scientific theories typically refer (this formulation is due to Richard Boyd), that the theories accepted in a mature science are typically approximately true, that the same term can refer to the same thing even when it occurs in different theories--these statements are viewed by the scientific realist...as part of any adequate scientific description of science and its relations to its objects" (van Frasseen 1980: 1067).
These two statements contribute important elements to van Fraassen's own distillation of what scientific realism means, mainly the notions of what truth is and what it means to accept a scientific theory. Van Fraassen's definition of scientific realism, then, is this:
Science aims to give us, in its theories, a literally true story of what the world is like; and acceptance of a scientific theory involves the belief that it is true (p. 1066).
Van Fraassen construes this definition as the minimum necessary for the scientific realist to maintain his position of realism.
On anti-realism
Ian Hacking says about anti-realism
We construe theories about tiny states, processes and entities only in order to predict and reproduce events that interest us (p. 21).
According to this anti-realist view, science does not aim to provide us with a literally true story about what the world is like, and theories are only meant to serve our human interests, not to literally represent our world. However, when van Fraassen defines anti-realism, he contends that scientific language should be construed literally, for there is no other way to take them. They are not metaphors, similes, or analogies. Van Fraassen (1980) defines scientific anti-realism as:
a position according to which the aim of science can well be served without giving such a literally true story [as given by realists], and acceptance of a theory may properly involve something less (or other) than belief that it is true (1067).
Braver, Lee. 2007. A Thing of This World. Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University Press.
Hacking, Ian. 1983. Representing and Intervening. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Van Fraassen, Bas. 1980. "Arguments Concerning Scientific Realism" in Philosophy of Science. edited by Martin Curd and J A Cover. New York: W.W. Norton.


text:
Florence 7 December 2016
Dear Mr Williams,
It has been a real pleasure to welcome you to Florence!!
I hope you had a pleasant stay with us and I would like to say thank you very very much for looking after my colleagues who attended the course here in Florence.
Your precious teachings will not only help them to develop and improve our services greatly but it will also help them in their personal lives as well.
I hope that we have the pleasure of your teachings again in the future…
Warmest regards,
Stefano (Manager)
Portrait Firenze


text:
H∞ Based Control for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbines
H∞ Based Control for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbines - Download this document for free, or read online. Document in PDF available to download.
IKERLAN-IK4, Arizmendiarreta, 2, E-20500 Arrasate-Mondragon, The Basque Country, Spain
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract This article demonstrates a strategy to design multivariable and multi-objective controllers based on the H∞ norm reduction applied to a wind turbine. The wind turbine model has been developed in the GH Bladed software and it is based on a 5 MW wind turbine defined in the Upwind European project. The designed control strategy works in the above rated power production zone and performs generator speed control and load reduction on the drive train and tower. In order to do this, two robust H∞ MISO Multi-Input Single-Output controllers have been developed. These controllers generate collective pitch angle and generator torque set-point values to achieve the imposed control objectives. Linear models obtained in GH Bladed 4.0 are used, but the control design methodology can be used with linear models obtained from any other modelling package. Controllers are designed by setting out a mixed sensitivity problem, where some notch filters are also included in the controller dynamics. The obtained H∞ controllers have been validated in GH Bladed and an exhaustive analysis has been carried out to calculate fatigue load reduction on wind turbine components, as well as to analyze load mitigation in some extreme cases. The analysis compares the proposed control strategy based on H∞ controllers to a baseline control strategy designed using the classical control methods implemented on the present wind turbines. View Full-Text
Keywords: wind turbine; robust control; multivariable; H∞ control; load mitigation wind turbine; robust control; multivariable; H∞ control; load mitigation
Author: Asier Diaz de Corcuera * , Aron Pujana-Arrese, Jose M. Ezquerra, Edurne Segurola and Joseba Landaluze
Source: http://mdpi.com/


text:
Computers with Multi-Display Capabilities
A few weeks ago we celebrated 20 years of internet and we have so many things to be thankful for if you ask me. The internet is more than just a source of entertainment, or news- it has become a way of life for many people, including myself. And with this improvement the need for multi display technologies has increased dramatically. Because of these improvements the need for faster and more functional computers has also arisen. One of the major reasons for such an a demand is the use of multiple monitor technologies. These technologies allow us to see and do more while improving our own productivity. It's quite amazing really. And this isn't just limited to one type of business. Businesses across the board are using these new technologies to improve their productivity and more.


text:
Printer-friendly version
Post Date:
Friday, December 18, 2015
Vernelle A.A. Noel, a member of the first cohort of Penn State doctoral candidates in architecture, has spent the past few months sharing her passion for making in esteemed venues. From presenting at Siggraph 2015 in Los Angeles in August to delivering a powerful and inspiring talk at TEDxPortofSpain in October, Noel has been reaching international audiences with her impassioned dedication to reinvigorating community and culture through the act of creating. Watch Noel's TEDxPortofSpain talk on YouTube.


text:
Darken the Stars (The Kricket Series Book 3) AudiobookPin It
by Amy A. Bartol
Kyon Ensin ultimately has what he s usually wished: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the foreseeable future. With each other, their merged electricity will be unmatched. Kricket, even so, doesn t crave the crown of Ethar she has an unbreakable wish to stay daily life on her possess conditions, a lifestyle that she desperately needs to share with her enjoy, Trey Allairis.As conspiracies rage in the war for Ethar, Kricket s so-named allies want to use her as a spy. Even those held closest can't be reliable which includes Astrid, her sister, and Giffen, a member of a mysterious purchase with a concealed agenda. But Kricket s solve will not let her to be utilized as any person s pawn, even as the Brotherhood sharpens its plans to reduce out her heart.As the future prophesied by her mother methods, Kricket will backtrack through her fiery potential to reshape it. For she is aware one issue earlier mentioned all else: the only man or woman she can actually rely on is herself.


text:
Homepage Slideshow en
Service and fast decision process
You can count on us
Just in case
100% protection of your receivables
Improve your financial rating with a strong partner
We will protect you
Trading companies have often difficulties to achieve their growth targets because of lack of finance. Lack of equity will refrain banks to offer substantial open lines. Financing by factoring will often be cheaper than other financing alternatives.
Whether technical or personnel services, their customers are larger corporations with longer payments terms. Growth can only be achieved by a tailor made financial approach with the help of a factor.
PMF does neither belong to a bank nor to an insurance corporation. Independently operated we focus on medium sized corporations. Our competence to structure and administer deals, a fair contract with no hidden fees is what our customers like. We help you to increase your liquidity and protect you from defaults. You secure your growth potential and you can focus on the market potential instead of accounting.
As a factoring client, you will be selling receivables to your factor on a daily basis. We have one of the most modern software packages in place to secure that you receive all information which you need. We take care of financing your receivables and uppon your request we manage your receivables on a full-service basis to avoid any further risks. We offer in-house factoring solutions as well, where you maintain control on your accounting department. Our factoring contracts are always tailor made to your business needs. If sales of your company is in the range of EUR 5 mio to EUR 100 mio and if you are looking to bring on board a reliable and experienced factor please contact us and we will get back to you.


text:
Listen to the Podcast here:
Who else have been guests on my radio show?
Use this link to have a look.
"Travel & Things" is rebroadcast on a Wednesday night
between 19h00 and 20h00
This was the line-up for "TRAVEL & THINGS" that aired between 10 and 11am on
1485am broadcasts live from its Johannesburg studio
and nationally on DStv audio channel 869.
Radio Today (@Radio2Day) also streams via its website: www.1485.org.za
AND on cell phones: 1485.mobi
Ever heard the word "Instagram" but don't know what it is?
Renowned Instagrammer, Toby Harris filled me in...
I recently stayed at the 12 Apostles Hotel in Cape Town.
It had been an "aspiration destination" of mine for almost a decade!
Listen to what Executive Chef, Christopher Pretorius had to say
Fred Orban joined me and chatted about the
Oystercatcher Trail.
I spoke to Bruce Woodruff, MD of Awesome Tools,
who distribute Leatherman products in South Africa.
Visit my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/david.batzofin
Travel & Things has it's own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/travelandthings


text:
For specials and promotions please provide:
Every playground company promises to offer safe playground equipment, but how do they really deliver? With playground injuries a common concern of parents, we have made it our goal to create high-quality playground equipment that makes adults, and children, feel safe.
At Playground One!®, we're all about fun, but we're also really serious about safety. Our safe swing sets, slides and other playground equipment don't just have the appearance of top design and safe construction. We build safety right into the design of our equipment and we test extensively to make sure it is as safe as possible.
Here are key reasons why our playground equipment is safe:
All of our playsets are made from 100% solid beam Pacific Cedar. Why did we choose cedar? It naturally resists fungus, pests and other issues that could affect the stability of your playsets. That means we can skip the toxic chemical coatings while ensuring our solid beam equipment stays sturdy for longer. Since we use solid beams, you don't need to worry about buckling, warping and the other problems inherent to using engineered wood glued together from several pieces.
The way we put our high-quality playground equipment together is also different. We use multi-beam joint connections for the ultimate in stability and our hardware is corrosion-resistant hot-dipped galvanized steel — the ultimate in strength and durability. From the East to West Coast, in every climate across the United States, our playground equipment still stands up beautifully to the weather, season after season — ensuring years of safe and fun play.
We include a number of great features on our equipment to help prevent injuries:
At Playground One, we don't just want to be any safe playground equipment company -- we want to be the company that keeps your kids safe while giving them the best childhood experiences possible. When you choose our equipment, you can be sure that each swing, playset and other piece of equipment has behind it a team of engineers and experts working overtime to create the best safety features for your child. Browse our playsets today and learn more about how we keep your kids safe while letting them be kids.
When choosing a location for your swing set, always keep your child or children's safety in mind. Here are some recommendations to help you locate and install a safe play area.
Maintaining your swing set:
Teach Children:
In Addition, Adults Must:
I'm a live agent. How can I help you?Start Chat


text:
hello all! It's been a while since I last posted as I've had a wee bit of a rough patch but am working on turning that around :)
I started off by setting some time aside to do a touch of baking and made this yummy guiness cake.
It really is one of the yummiest cakes I've ever made and after a visit from the (future) brother in law and a mutual friend popped round it didn't take long to dissapear!
Here's a clearer view of my new cake plate courtesey of ebay :) I think it's beautiful!
I also brought another beauty which was sent over from spain
It's such a pretty little plate, and after being inspired by a picture on pinterest (my latest addiction) I brought a pink candlestick and attached this to the bottom of the plate to make a cake stand :)
We also went out for lunch the other day at a pub restraunt which was runner up for best pub food in the uk in 2010.
I had the days special which was lincolnshire sausages with cheesy polenta and buttery kale and Mr S had a homemade burger with homemade bread and chips in dripping.
Needless to say we'd polished off the lot before I even thought to take a picture!
It was very yummy indeed and we definately want to go try some of their other specials soon :)
I hope everybody had a brilliant easter :D
xxx Ness xxx
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
happy belated easter :)
hello all! It's been a while since I last posted as I've had a wee bit of a rough patch but am working on turning that around :)


text:
So far have spent a bit of time just leveling my profession skills vs leveling and cant say I'm all that focused on just leveling or questing all the time when playing either. Just doing whatever I feel like doing when playing. But I've gotten everyone of my profession skills to the max level of 450 all except Alchemy which is currently at 424. Herb prices on AH almost gives me hearth burn sometimes and makes me miss Herbalism all the time. But its still cool to have mining and its fun to have. But I still miss Herbalism because of my enjoyment of Alchemy which is slow going at the moment.
Questing remains fun and fortunately enjoying it up till now. My guild seems to be doing just fine with their weekly raids of Naxx and OS and many of the old friends and core members are still around which is a good thing. I'm very self sufficient in whatever I tend to need so I'm not a bother to my guild by any means. Most don't even realize I'm even there when I'm on but some the old friends do. I just tend to go about my business and do whatever I need to do. Its good to have no worries either.
I've made back over 2000g in usable funds so far with my banker making him 1000g of that just low key selling on AH. So will be able to get Cold Weather Flying no problem at all at 77.
I made my first Death Knight a BE of course and named him "Alithas" a name came up with some time ago after writing down and coming up with quite a few names back in WotLK Beta. The DK quests were fun and interesting playstyle as well. Did the quests to complete the DK starting area so at lvl 58 and he probably will be for a while there. All in all just moving along and relaxing all the way, don't really seem like much to write about.


text:
As the daughter of a calligrapher, I've always had my hand in lettering and improving my penmanship. Four years ago, my husband gave me the gift of a two hour intensive beginner's course to learn copperplate script from Hannah Rose Calligraphy and I was hooked! But then life got the best of me for a bit there and I simply had no time to practice or pick up the oblique pen again until recently. It's been awesome familiarizing with my pens and brushes.
I also happened to come across the Modern Calligraphy Summit on Instagram. On a whim, I signed up and now I'm excited to learn more come February. This was my first homework assignment -- in my best penmanship, let the world know I've signed up.
Although, completely unplanned and certainly not within my 2015 goals, I'm happy to add this to my list for daily practice. I'm also thrilled to begin 2016 with this art on my list. Always learning!
With what are you falling back in love?


text:
I've heard people say that reading fictional stories is a waste of time, and I wanted to point out why this is not true.
However, it was simply too big a subject for me! Books have taught me certain lessons … but they've taught other people completely different things. And I hate to narrow this broad subject down to just my opinions and experiences!
So, through Google Forms, I asked a variety of readers from social media the following questions: What does reading mean to you? How have novels helped you in your life? Why are they worth something to you?
Here are their responses.
Continue reading "Are Novels Important?"


text:
The Founder Showcase is a quarterly seed-stage startup pitch and networking event that gathers Silicon Valley leaders to hear talks from top CEOs and investors, and help launch a promising startup to greatness.
The 11th Founder Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th at the Microsoft Mountain View Campus. Guests will be treated to an entertaining Pitch Competition featuring 8 promising seed-stage companies, as well as talks by Kevin Rose (Founder of Digg and Venture Partner at Google Ventures), Aaron Levie (Co-Founder & CEO of Box), and Hiten Shah (CEO of KISSmetrics). Appetizers and drinks will also be served in a networking hall full of other hot startups demoing their wares in the Demo Table Competition.
We are expecting over 350 startup founders, investors, and press in attendance, including over 100 investors. Confirmed investors attending include Charles River Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures,Shasta Ventures, Alloy Ventures, Bee Partners, Blumberg Capital, BV Capital, CrunchFund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Google Ventures, Jafco Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, Maven Ventures, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Opus Capital, Right Side Capital Management, Shasta Ventures, and over 50 angel investors.
For more information, visit the full website at www.FounderShowcase.com.
Keynote Speakers
Kevin Rose, Venture Partner at Google Ventures
Kevin is a Venture Partner at Google Ventures, focusing on early-stage and seed investments. Prior to joining Google Ventures, Kevin co-founded Milk, a mobile application development company in San Francisco. Previously Kevin was the founder of Digg, and co-founder of Revision3 and Pownce (now Six Apart). He has also been named on Bloomberg's list of "Top 25 Angel Investors," Time's and BusinessWeek's lists of "Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web," and MIT's list of "Top 35 Innovators under 35."
Aaron Levie, Co-Founder & CEO of Box
Aaron Levie is the CEO and co-founder of Box, which he originally created as a college business project with the goal of helping people easily access their information from any location. Box was launched from Aaron's dorm room in 2005 with the help of CFO Dylan Smith. He is the visionary behind Box's product and platform strategy, which is focused on incorporating the best of traditional content management with the most effective elements of social business software. He has spoken about content and collaboration tools at events such as Fortune Brainstorm Tech, Web 2.0, Dreamforce, Accenture Global Summit, South by Southwest, and Svase.
Hiten Shah, CEO of KISSmetrics
Hiten started on the Internet by founding a Internet marketing consultancy, ACS. He then went on to create Crazy Egg, an analytics tool that visualizes the user experience on a website. Now with KISSmetrics he is building a data driven solution to help online businesses make better business decisions. Hiten is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs and startup people.
George Zachary, General Partner at Charles River Ventures
George Zachary joined CRV in 2004, bringing more than 17 years of operating and investing experience in computing and consumer technology. Zachary focuses on building services and software technology companies, and he's led CRV's investments in Twitter, Yammer, Millennial Media, Cloudshare, Geni, SocialMedia, Metaplace, and Scribd (co-led with Bill Tai).
Jed Katz, Managing Director at Javelin Venture Partners
One of the pioneers of Internet commerce, Jed has spent his 18-year career developing, advising and investing in early stage tech ventures. Jed also served on the Technology, Telecom & Media advisory group for President Barack Obama's campaign. Prior to Javelin, Jed was a Managing Director of DFJ Gotham Ventures, where he was selected in the "Silicon Alley 100."
James Cham, Principal at Trinity Ventures
James joined Trinity in 2010, with over 5 years of investing experience in consumer services, enterprise software and digital media companies as a VP at Bessemer Venture Partners. While at Bessemer, James was a board member at CrowdFlower and Open Candy, and observer at LifeLock, ReputationDefender, and BillShrink.
Rob Coneybeer, Managing Director at Shasta Ventures
Rob is a Co-founder and Managing Director of Shasta Ventures. Rob is particularly interested in Mobile & Wireless, Technology Applications, and Infrastructure. Prior to Shasta, he was a partner at New Enterprise Associates, where he led 15 investments. He also helped build the first EchoStar spacecraft at Martin Marietta.
Featured Journalists
Liz Gannes, Senior Editor at All Things Digital
Liz Gannes has been a Silicon Valley-based business technology reporter since 2004, where she started her career as a reporter at Red Herring. She was the second employee at the technology blog network GigaOM, where she covered the rise of the social Web. Follow her on Twitter at @LizGannes.
Michael Copeland, Senior Editor at Wired
Michael Copeland is a Senior Editor at WIRED focused on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and emerging products and technologies. Before WIRED, he was a Senior Writer at Fortune, Business 2.0, and Red Herring. Follow him on Twitter at @MVC.
Farhad Manjoo, Writer at Slate, Fast Company, NYT
Farhad is currently a technology columnist at Slate Magazine, and contributing writer to Fast Company, The New York Times, PandoDaily, and more. He is also the author of True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-fact Society. Follow him on Twitter at @fmanjoo.


text:
It's very rare that we get something perfect first go, but in the 8 years since the release of our first tire; we haven't found a single reason to change it. It's the rubber of choice for a lot of our PRO and AM team as well as riders around the world. The Feelin' Tire is the perfect balance between tread design, internal construction, rubber compound and size.
Despite many riders opting for 2.40"+ tires these days, we've seen a recent resurgence of the faithful 2.25" Feelin tire with street riders due to it's mid-way size that is wide enough to still absorb heavy landings, yet narrow enough so the sidewalls wont catch during grinds. We caught up with hardway 360 connoisseur and overall 'Feelin Tire' fan Ed Zunda on what makes the 2.25" Feelin tires the right tool for the job.
In your eyes what makes a good tire?
I think a good grip is essential; you don't want to be sliding around the place when you don't want to! I think the size of the tire has to be perfect, not too big, and not too small. Obviously it would have to last a good amount of time too.
Why is having a good tire setup important for you?
It's super important for me, and it's always been that way. You need to be confident about your bike and every part on it. You want to be running good tire that you can trust to hold out on you on big drops or tech stuff. It really makes the difference.
You've been running the 'Feelin Tires' since you first got on the team, what do you like about them the most?
I like that they are really grippy from day one and stay grippy for a long time after. I'm really into the design; they look super clean on your bike, not too overcomplicated.
How long do your 'Feelin Tires' normally last you?
I'm pretty hard on tires but it really depends on trip to trip. Usually they get worn out more on trips if the country/city is hilly. Now that I'm running the Feelin's, they last me for good 6/7months if I'm riding every day.
You don't run monster truck tires right? Why do you choose to ride a 2.25" tire over a 2.4"?
I really feel that running a slightly narrower tire is better for grinds. If you compare a 2.4" tire to a slightly smaller 2.25"/2.3" tire, the sidewalls on the smaller tire won't hit the ledge/rail nearly as much while you're grinding. It also makes spins out of grind soooo much easier with 2.25" tires, also on crooked grinds too. For me it's a no brainer, a 2.25" tire is still big enough to cushion a lot of the force on big drops, but not catch on grinds. It's the perfect halfway.
Wethepeople Feelin Tire
Soft compound rubber
Semi- slick tread design with knurled surface and sidewalls
Ultra durable grip compound with traction improving design
Wire bead
1.9", 2.1", 2.25", 2.35"
512g (1.9"), 624g (2.1"), 651g (2.25"), 688g (2.35")
The Feelin Tires are available now from Wethepeople dealers worldwide in 1.9", 2.1" and 2.25", with a larger 2.35" version dropping in December for you guys who still want some extra meat under your shoes.
If the Feelin is a bit on the Slick side for you, and you need some more rubber for rippin', check out the slightly gnarlier Grippin Tire which is also available now worldwide.


text:
Julian Grant is a composer, writer, educator, music journalist and broadcaster.
He has composed 20 operas of various lengths and sizes which have been performed by English National Opera, The Royal Opera, Almeida Opera, Mecklenburgh Opera and Tétè-a-Tétè, and has won the National Opera Association of America's New Opera prize and been nominated for an Olivier Award.
From 2002-7 he was Director of Music at St. Paul's Girls' School, London, a post previous occupied by Gustav Holst and Vaughan-Williams. In Hong Kong, he hosted a classical music radio show and has also lived in Tokyo. From 2007-10 he lived in Beijing, where he worked with the Beijing New Music Ensemble, and attempted to master the Yang Qin (Butterfly Harp).
In 2012, his Cultural Olympiad commission Hot House, devised by Gareth Malone, was premiered at the Royal Opera House. He currently lives in Princeton and New York where he has an ongoing relationship with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Recent premieres include a work for Buskaid Soweto Strings based on dances by the 18th century British-African Ignatius Sancho, and a new collaboration with pianist Melvyn Tan. His chamber opera, with librettist Mark Campbell The Nefarious, Immoral but Highly Profitable Enterprise of Mr Burke & Mr Hare, a co-commission with Music Theatre Group and Boston Lyric Opera, premiered in Boston November 2017. For the 2019-20 season, he will work with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and write a new piece for the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.


text:
Many people have joined a private label rights service. They get hundreds of new articles and even full-length ebooks every month. They can publish these articles to increase the content on their web sites. They can use the ebooks as new products or as promotional items for visitors who sign up for their newsletters.
Not only can members of private label rights services use the articles and ebooks, but also they can publish the material under their own name. This gives them added authority in the eyes of their site's visitors and increases the likelihood of a visitor making a purchase, or at least returning to their site.
But, one thing you should consider about publishing any private label rights article on your site is its potential to be considered as "duplicate content." If you are publishing an article that can be found on another site, your article can be considered duplicate content. While translations of articles and short quotes are not considered duplicate content, major portions of, or the entire content of articles can be flagged as duplicate content.
Understand that search engines want to present a full spectrum of relevant information to their search users. If a number of items on the search results page contain essentially the same content, the search engine user will not be pleased with the results of their search. Such a user may well decide that the search results were below their expectations and decide to use other search engines in the future.
Google is one search engine that considers duplicate content negatively. Google penalizes duplicate content by trying to index only one version of an article. If Google believes you are trying to manipulate the search algorithm by using duplicate content they may also make downward ranking adjustments to your site.
If you are using private label content, you can find out how many other sites are using that same content by selecting a sentence from an article, putting quotes around it, and entering that sentence into a search engine. Often you'll find 10, 50, or 100 other sites with the same article.
I used the first sentence of a private label rights article in a Google search and found only 5 results. But, the duplicate content message was displayed: "In order to show you the most relevant results, we have omitted some entries very similar to the 5 already displayed. If you like, you can repeat the search with the omitted results included." When I clicked to see all the items, there were 53 items, more than 10 times as many as originally indicated.
I did the same search on MSM's Live Search and found 31 items.
Try this with a couple of private label content articles you have published on your site. Do your results indicate that your private label content articles may be flagged as duplicate content and thus not found by the average search engine user?
If so, how can you safely utilize private label rights content on your site?
First, you should add a new first paragraph to the article. This paragraph can relate the information that follows to the rest of your site and provide a smooth introduction to the new material.
Second, you should rewrite substantial portions of the first two or three paragraphs. Just state the concepts of those paragraphs in your own words. I like to read a few sentences in a paragraph and then reword them in my own style. Then I delete the original sentences and continue with the next sentences.
This process creates at least three or four paragraphs totally in your own words that are very unlikely to be duplicated elsewhere.
Just how may paragraphs you rewrite is up to you. The more your rewrite the better off you will be. And, the more you change, the more original the article will appear to both the search engines and your site's visitors.
Third, write a new closing paragraph. Make this a summary of the article. You may also include a lead-in to another page on your site with a link to that page.
Private label rights articles can be very helpful. They can provide research that would take you many hours to perform. All you have to do to effectively use the results of that research is to state the ideas in your own words and thus, avoid the duplicate content penalty.


text:
|Lustre is a Scrabble word. Scrabble point value for lustre: 6 points.
|Lustre is a Words with Friends word. Words with Friends point value for lustre: 6 points.
Above are the results of unscrambling lustre. Using the word generator and word unscrambler for the letters L U S T R E, we unscrambled the letters to create a list of all the words found in Scrabble, Words with Friends, and Text Twist. We found a total of 59 words by unscrambling the letters in lustre. Click these words to find out how many points they are worth, their definitions, and all the other words that can be made by unscrambling the letters from these words. If one or more words can be unscrambled with all the letters entered plus one new letter, then they will also be displayed.
1. a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
|Words that start with lustre
|Words that end with lustre
|Words that contain lustre


text:
Gluten-Free Grains ~ Super Grains
Have you been considering going this route?
Well, don't think that you're stuck eating rice and corn for the rest of your life.
There are plenty of natural options that people around the world have been enjoying for thousands of years.
And not only are they tasty.
But these grains also provide a source of nutrients that many diets may lack.
Like B vitamins, iron, and fiber.
Try adding them to your diet.
To add variety to your meals and ramp up the nutrition in your diet.
Unfortunately, many women often fall short of their fiber goal for the day (25 grams).
And many of these grains listed here provide almost a quarter of that in just one serving.
Here are a number of gluten-free grains you can try.
They may be as old as civilization itself, but they're probably new to you!
Native to the Aztecs, amaranth has been eaten for thousands of years, and for very good reason.
One cup of cooked amaranth boasts 9 grams of filling protein.
And a whopping 29 percent of your daily value of energy-supplying iron.
Because amaranth releases a lot of starch as the grains cook.
The Whole Grains Council recommends boiling one cup of amaranth in 6 cups of water.
Drain excess water when grains are tender, about 40 minutes.
Contrary to its' name, buckwheat isn't actually a wheat.
But a fruit seed that was originally cultivated in China.
You'll find buckwheat in noodles (called soba) and as groats.
Also called "kasha," which are the roasted kernels.
One cup of cooked groats packs only 155 calories and 1 gram of fat.
Plus 5 grams of hunger-sating fiber.
Buckwheat is particularly rich in soluble fiber.
Which is important when you're looking to keep blood sugar levels steady.
If you've ever been to an Ethiopian restaurant, you've probably eaten enjera.
A spongy crepe-like bread made from teff that's used like a utensil to scoop the food.
This nutty-tasting grain boasts tiny seeds, yet big nutrients.
Not only is it high in protein at 10 grams per cup.
But it also contains over 30 percent of your daily value for vitamin-B1.
A nutrient that's essential for helping the body fight stress.
And is a surprisingly good source of bone-building calcium.
If you've ever bought birdseed, then you're familiar with the tiny, light-hued grains that cardinals and blue jays love so much.
That's millet, and as a nutritional powerhouse, you should be eating it, too.
For one cup, you'll get one-quarter of your daily value for manganese.
One-third of adults may not get enough of this mineral.
Which helps the body metabolize food for energy and regulate blood sugar.
This African plant can be whipped up into a sweet-tasting flour.
And turned into yummy syrup as well.
High in antioxidants.
Some varieties pack more of these disease-fighting polyphenols than blueberries and pomegranates
Forbidden Rice
Although it starts out a deep shade of black.
Forbidden, or black rice cooks to a brilliant purple hue.
Bursting with heart-healthy anthocyanins the antioxidant that gives the rice its color.
Young and middle-aged women with higher intakes of these plant chemicals.
Were 32 percent less likely to suffer heart attacks.
Compared with those who ate lower levels, according to a 2013 study.
Bhutan Red Rice
Grown in the Himalayas, a cup of gluten-free cooked red rice, supplies 200 calories, 4 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber.
Plus minerals like phosphorus, essential in keeping bones and teeth strong.
Manganese and magnesium.
Low levels of the mineral are linked to migraines.
You can steam it like regular rice for a side dish.
Toss with nuts and dried fruit for a sweet-savory pilaf.
Or as a topping on a salad.
Unlike whole grain brown rice, the red variety cooks in less than half the time, about 20 minutes.
Job's Tears
Similar to barley (minus the gluten), this chewy grain gets its name from its teardrop-like shape.
In addition, when polished, the grain is often used to create rosary beads.
Used medicinally as a treatment for cancer in China.
Preliminary research suggests that specific sugar extracts from the grain.
Could help kill and prevent the spread of cancer cells, including lung cancer.
Look for Job's Tears in Asian markets.
They may be found under a different name, like Coix Seeds.
Chinese barley rice, Chinese pearl barley, or Hato Mugi.
Blue Cornmeal
You may be surprised to know that corn is not only naturally gluten-free, but it also counts as a whole grain.
A staple of Native Americans in the Southwest.
The blue variety is a bit sweeter than yellow corn meal.
And is ground from, you guessed it, blue corn.
Which can look anything from grey-blue to purple.
Switching from yellow to blue, will give you a bit more protein and fiber.
5 grams of fiber per serving compared to 3 grams in yellow for a meager 130 calories.
Still largely unknown, fonio (a grass seed) is thought to be the oldest cereal in West Africa.
It's easy to digest and rich in essential amino acids and protein.
Ranking lower than other grains on the glycemic index.
A measure of how fast a food spikes your blood sugar.
Fonio is a smart choice to slow digestion to stave off cravings.
One 2009 study found that the grain is rich in beta-glucans.
A type of soluble fiber, which research shows may protect against insulin resistance.
You can cook fonio like rice by boiling for about 20 minutes.
So, there you have a great variety of gluten-free grains to add to your diet.
Whether you are considering going gluten-free or not.
These super grains will be of distinct benefit to you and your familyTweet
Visit Natures-Health-Foods.com's profile on Pinterest.
Natures Super Store
Super Grains ~ Return


text:
Targeting .NET framework 3.5 SP1
If you working with VS 2008 you must be already aware about how to target your application to run on different .NET frameworks. With .NET framework 3.5 SP1 now available, I wanted to target my application for this version, but surprisingly VS 2008 doesn't shows this in the list of target .NET frameworks. Harish describes how to get this done. Check it out here.
It would have been much simpler to just provide this option in the existing drop down itself !


text:
Wheelhouse tours are a great way to gain road confidence and explore the city. All of our tours are led by an experienced guide, many of whom are experts in their field.
Kido, who leads the Urban Agriculture tour, is the education coordinator for Keep Growing Detroit, the city's leading advocate for urban farming.
Reg, who leads several of our tours, is a lifelong Detroiter with enthusiasm for the city's history and culture.
Henry, who also leads several of our tours, is a Slow Roll squad member, lead assembler for Detroit Bikes and ride leader for People for Palmer Park's weekly rides.
Marc, who leads our Public Art tour, is an artist and an archivist for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Francisco is our new Architecture tour guide. He works for the College for Creative Studies and is a self-taught Detroit history junkie.
Mike, who leads our Auto Heritage tour, is a civil engineer whose firm is heavily involved in improving Detroit's non-motorized infrastructure.
Kelli, Wheelhouse's owner and a tour guide for several of our tours, has a background in community development and journalism and has been writing about and researching Detroit history since the mid-1990's.
Wheelhouse tours follow the Rules of the Road, so safety is of the utmost importance. Tours are also staffed by a sweeper, who helps keep the group together and safe and can assist with any mechanical issues.
Our tours are capped at 15 people so expect a personal experience.
Some tours include food others do have a refreshment stop; the descriptions will let you know what to expect.
Wheelhouse tours are experiential, honest, informative and FUN!
Find out more and make a reservation HERE.
And if you have a wedding, work outing, family reunion or just a group of friends that want a fun day out, we highly recommend a group tour. Find out more about options and booking HERE.


text:
Birdwatching with St. Mary's NS, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan as part of their Garden Bird Survey.
The only way scientists know which birds need our help is to go out and count them. Unfortunately we haven't got enough scientists all around the country to do this. Therefore they need our help. We can step in and become citizen scientists!
One of the largest bird surveys carried out in Ireland is the BirdWatch Ireland Garden Bird Survey. Every winter hundreds of people and schools around the country keep an eye on the birds visiting their gardens and send in the results. We at Biodiversity in Schools do it with our own gardens at home and have also successfully completed the survey with primary schools. It's a great addition to your bird work and brings in excellent elements from science and maths through tables and graphs; not to mention the amazing improvement in your students' bird knowledge. We would strongly encourage you to get involved. You can find out more here.


text:
It's plastic surgery shaming, yes, but also about how we think Renée Zellweger is supposed to age.
"This Is What Renée Zellweger's Face Looks Like Now," "What HAS Renée Zellweger Done to Her Face," "Stop What You're Doing: Renée Zellweger Has a Brand-New Face," "Is That You, Renée Zellweger?"
All of these links reference photos from Elle's 21st annual Women in Hollywood Awards, which Renée Zellweger, who is now 44, attended on Monday night. Zellweger has not made a film in four years, and yet her name is still a household one — or at least, if you say her name, an image of her probably springs into your head. The cute Jerry Maguire or Bridget Jones's Diary-era cherubic cheeks, the crinkled eyes, the pursed-lip smile — far more "just like us" than more glamorous contemporaries like Angelina Jolie or Julia Roberts.
Which is part of the reason that the photos of her looking so markedly unlike herself in the photos from Monday's event are so startling. And yes: She seems to have had some plastic surgery in the eye area, some Botox-like injections in the forehead area.
But: So what?
In some ways, it's a pretty classic case of taking pleasure in looking, with disgust, at the feminine grotesque: a slightly more socially sanctioned version of ogling enormous breasts, or the Barbie, or too-long nails, outsize rear ends; Lisa Rinna's lips, Kim Kardashian's pregnant body, stretch lines and cellulite on the beach, stars without makeup. The aging body is fascinating — but we've also been culturally trained to be repulsed by it.
The performative surprise, disgust, and shame directed toward aging is super contradictory: It suggests that the ideal woman is young and without wrinkles, but attempts by women to maintain that ideal are subject to derision.
It's not that women shouldn't get plastic surgery; it's that they should make every effort for that surgery to be invisible, seamless, unnoticeable. Good plastic surgery is OK, but "bad" plastic surgery — surgery that makes itself visible — now that's abject.
Why? Because it shows that the work of performing ideal femininity is just that: work. And ideal femininity never illuminates itself as a construction; it must present itself as "natural." Which is also why it comes as such a surprise when someone like Beyoncé speaks openly about the exhaustive regimen necessary to get her body into post-baby shape: It speaks truth to the lie of the effortless, immaculate, eternally young and fit female form.
Plastic-surgery shaming is thus tantamount to blaming the victims of this ideal for working so hard to achieve what we've told them, for decades, they must do. It's bullshit, it's unfeminist, and it's just one of many ways in which society damns women for taking its ideals concerning sexuality or the body to their natural extension.
But I also think that the surprise at Zellweger is rooted in the way that we, as consumers, were introduced to her image — and the expectations that cling to that image, nearly two decades after it was first introduced. In Empire Records (1994), Zellweger, then 25, wears a short skirt for the duration of the film, eventually donning a bright orange apron that barely covers her "delicate" regions, alternately praised and shamed for her status as a sex object.
She's a mother in Jerry Maguire (1996), but she's also characterized by her youthfulness and idealism — and her contrast with Tom Cruise's ideal ex-girlfriend. She went purposely dowdy for Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), a film whose narrative hinges on the titular character's continual attempts to hew societal ideals of the contained female body.
In Cold Mountain (2003), she's in formless, masculine clothes, playing a character who's clearly never been schooled in proper femininity; she's the inverse and foil to Nicole Kidman's proper Southern woman, and "playing at" non-femininity — a performance accentuated by her hyper-feminine appearances on the red carpet during awards season — was part of what won her the Academy Award.
Which is all to say that Zellweger's picture personality has been about the striving performance of femininity — and a striving performance that's rooted, always, in the appearance of twenty- and thirtysomething youth. To see her at the age of 44, amid a long period without acting work, with plastic surgery seems yet the latest attempt, and failure, to conform to the ideals of femininity, the sad second act in the latest Bridget Jones. Only this time, as the book tells us, Mr. Darcy is dead, which means there's no man to validate her and thus save her from self-punishment.
To be clear, I don't think that Renee Zellweger is Bridget Jones, or that Zellweger conceives of herself as Bridget Jones. But we map the Zellweger image onto the Zellweger body: That's how stardom works.
Hollywood is horrible to aging women, broadly, but it's particularly horrible for women whose images are rooted in a youthful form of themselves. It's not just Lindsay Lohan, in other words, who has to struggle with expectations pinned to a much-younger version of herself. That's why Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon keep playing variations on the same roles, praised for their apparent agelessness, and why Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman struggle to reinvigorate their stardom. Indeed, the most flattering form of praise for a longtime female star isn't "Look at their varied and complex career!" but "[Insert Star Here] Doesn't Age!"
What do we make, however, of the cult of 47-year-old Connie Britton? The silver fox praise of Helen Mirren, who is 69? The love for Julianna Margulies (48), and Viola Davis (49), and Vera Farmiga (41)? It's simple: All of their images (at least for American audiences) are rooted in a "mature" version of beauty. No one criticizes them for aging on screen because they've seemingly always already been aging.
For Zellweger, whose stardom was forged in her late twenties, that's simply not an option — especially without the sort of roles, television- or film-based, that would help audiences work through that transition. The last time we really "saw" her, she was that old image. Now she's labeled a distortion of it, even though, in truth, it's society's reaction that's the dark mirror of our expectations — not Zellweger's still beautiful face.
Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/whats-really-behind-the-ridicule-of-renee-zellwegers-face


text:
chocolate-dipped almond crescent cookies
One of my favourite things about the Christmas season is baking family recipes. No surprise there. Ha! I know a lot of "Christmas-y" baking is often finicky and/or expensive, which is why it's such a special treat. Now these cookies aren't particularly hard to make, but they do take quite a while. There's dough chilling involved (oh the horror!), rolling out tiny pieces of dough, baking, and then dipping. Did I mention that this recipe makes a million cookies? You might be so sick of rolling and dipping by the end that you'll have to console yourself by eating all of the cookies!
But these are totally worth it, I promise! The way they melt in your mouth is just divine, and the cinnamon sugar adds the most wonderful texture too.
This recipe is one of my Grandma's, which means it's extra special when we make it. She still has it on her baking trays, my mom and my aunt both bake it too, and I know that it'll be a recipe tradition that I'll carry on as well. So, without further ado, here is the recipe for Almond Crescent cookies!
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies
recipe: Grandma Holloway
yields: approx. 50 cookies (depending on the size)
In a large bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, and ground almonds thoroughly.
In a small bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Then, add to butter mixture, mixing until combined.
Cover dough with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. This is to make the dough easier to roll out!
Roll dough into tiny logs about the length of your index finger, and the same diameter as a pencil, so pretty small! (You can make them larger if you wish, although you may need to adjust the baking time accordingly.) We used the method of rolling the dough into small balls to get the dough to come together nicely, and then rolled them into little logs. (See pictures below.)
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Roll the logs around in the cinnamon and sugar mixture until well coated. Gently bend each of the logs into a crescent shape, and place on a pan lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes.
If you want to dip your cookies, warm up your chocolate, and either dip each ends of each cookie into the chocolate and place onto parchment to set. Or, place the chocolate into a ziplock bag, cut a very small hole out of the corner of the bag, and drizzle the cookies with chocolate.
1 cup butter, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup ground almonds
1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Chocolate - for dipping
Happy Christmas baking!


text:
Get Geared Up For The Third Annual Whiskey In The Winter Festival
We're almost exactly one month away from the Whiskey in the Winter Festival, St. Louis' annual celebration of all things whiskey. On Saturday, Nov. 22 from 6-9:30pm, more than 250 whiskey representatives will be showcasing and sampling their top-shelf products at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch.
Festival attendees have access to an international lineup of whiskeys that span from fine single malt scotches to rare small-batch bourbons. For those looking to increase their whiskey IQ, educational seminars led by industry experts will be held at 7, 7:45 and 8:30pm. Presentations will include seminars by master distillers, such as Fred Noe of Jim Beam and Harlen Wheatley of Woodford Reserve, and master tasters like Marianne Barnes also of Woodford Reserve.
Chefs from the Hyatt Regency will be manning food stations where attendees can indulge in whiskey-inspired dishes. Options include cedar-planked salmon topped with a whiskey butter sauce, roasted turkey breast with American Honey glaze, hickory- and bourbon-smoked prime rib and even whiskey-laced desserts such as the Fuji apple tart topped with a whiskey streusel. Mixologists from area restaurants and bars such as Cielo, Element and Old Standard will also be on hand crafting whiskey cocktails.
This year, Whiskey in the Winter has expanded their VIP experiences to include two, one-hour long pre-events beginning at 4:30pm. The first option is a whiskey and sushi tasting featuring Suntory Japanese Whiskey and the second highlights the Crown Royal brand experience. All VIP experience ticket holders receive a $40 gift certificate to Randall's Wines & Spirits, a Glencairn whiskey glass, a "golden ticket" redeemable for one sample of a rare whiskey and early event entry at 5:30pm.
Tickets are only available prior to the event. VIP experience tickets are $200 per person, VIP tickets are $125 per person, general admission is $95 per person and designated driver tickets are $35 per person.
315 Chestnut St., Downtown, 314.655.1234.


text: Show Low Days is one of the largest events in the White Mountains each year. It is a carnival-type event on the first weekend in June each year. There is entertainment, shopping, and plenty of great food. Events associated with Show Low Days are the Derby Down the Deuce, Cruz'n the Rim Car Show, Wiener dog race, Itty Bitty Olympics, the Verl Gillespie Charity Roping event, and much, much more.


text:
National Restaurant Hospitality Search is focused on results. We do all the things that other franchises & hospitality executive recruiting firms don't! From unmatched sourcing strategies to industry leading job order qualification – At NRH Search our client's success is always at the forefront.
As one of the industry's premier restaurant, franchise, and hospitality executive search and recruiting firms, NRH Search has spent over a decade perfecting our sourcing and placement processes.
Ron spent time getting to know me over a few years at industry events, conferences, etc. It always surprised me how much he remembered when he would ask questions about what I wanted to do in the future. When Ron was retained by the MOD team to find someone to lead MOD Pizza's partnering team, he called me. It was easy to take the call since we already knew each other. Long story short, Ron matched me up perfectly to not only a dream job but a profound shift in my career. I tell him every time I see him that that one phone call changed my life! Super grateful to you, Ron, for believing in me and connecting me with this incredible company.
John Dikos
SVP of Partnerships
MOD Pizza
Ron Stockman has a very high level of integrity and professionalism and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the restaurant and franchising industry. I see highly suitable candidates and National Restaurant Search has become my firm of choice to source Managing Partners as we expand our portfolio.
Dave Shryock
General Partner
SB Partners, Private Equity Fund
National Restaurant Search is the only place I call when I need help filling a position. I have known John Chitvanni for almost twenty years, and have always found him to be responsive to my needs, professional in his approach, and completely confidential. He is a wealth of information about our industry, so I use him as a sounding board when I need an outside perspective. There is no doubt I will continue to use John and National Restaurant Search for my recruiting needs.
Keith Sirois
President & CEO
Big Boy
Ron is a GREAT recruiter. I have yet to have an issue with a candidate I have hired that Ron has brought to the table. He takes the time to understand the company and need— and then brings the right person to the table. I will continue to use Ron when the need arises.
Marc Buehler
President & CEO
Kona Grill
Ron and I worked together on a strategic analysis for the board of a restaurant chain, examining competitive positioning, strength of management, and brand opportunities. I was impressed with his thorough, thoughtful approach and the care he took to meet and exceed the expectations of the board.
Rod Guinn
Managing Director, Founder
Stepping Stone Capital
Ron is knowledgeable, very professional, and truly understanding of our needs. He is persistent but not pushy and provides great access to qualified candidates. We could not have been happier with the process or results!
Paul Motenko
BJs Restaurants, Inc.
I have known and worked with Steve Hickey in different capacities for almost 30 years. I know Steve to be a very knowledgeable restaurant and hospitality executive who brings keen judgment and a wealth of experience to National Restaurant Search. I would happily recommend consideration of his services to my industry colleagues.
Richard E. Rivera
Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc.
Past Chairman, National Restaurant Association
Our company has worked with Ron on several key positions within our company. On each position, Ron carefully assessed our culture and helped us clearly define our expectations. He has successfully brought us individuals who continue to make us a better and stronger company! Thank you Ron and NRS!!
Steve Schmidt
Stockade Companies


text:
A group of talented youngsters from a performing arts school near Skegness have triumphed in a national dance competition.
The troupe from Little Gems Academy, based at Burgh le Marsh, wowed judges at the Encore championship, held recently across three days at Pontins, in Stockport.
The event was open to schools from across the UK and more than 1,000 dancers took to the floor.
Team Impact, from Little Gems Academy, were placed in every category they entered, taking first in the musical theatre category, second in the street dance category, and fourth in lyrical dance.
They also finished the event with the most points overall, earning the school a place at the Nation's Best Dance Act competition at Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on August 30.
Principal Gemma Marshall said she was extremely proud.
She added: "They train six nights a week, so they are very dedicated young girls."
The event also gave the Impact team the chance to take part in workshops run by top industry names, including Madonna choreographer Sisco Gomez.


text:
A virtual office is an office setup that allows business owners and employees to work from any location they like by using technology such as laptop computers, cell phones and the internet. A virtual office gives your company the prestige associated with physical offices, such as an important-sounding address, a professional phone-answering service and even occasional rental of office space and conference room.
Why should we bother with a Virtual Office?
If you are starting your own business and need to save money, the unpredictable financial changes that can affect you can make it risky to sign a lease for office space.
A virtual office provides a flexible and affordable service whilst giving a professional image to your company at a fraction of the cost of renting a physical office. It is ideal for small companies and people who run their business from home as it allows the business owner to control costs whilst optimizing networking.
Many companies offering Virtual offices allow you access to their meeting rooms at discounted rates, allowing you to conduct team meetings and conferencing in a well located and professional environment.
Benefits of a Virtual Office
A virtual office offers a prestigious office address to help raise your credibility.
You don't need to acquire a physical office, equipment or furniture.
Lower Risk to Business
You have more flexibility to face unexpected financial changes should things not go as well as you hope.
Conference rooms for meetings
Full use of a professional and productive meeting and conference space to meet your clients.


text:
Michael William Stewart
November 14, 1964 - August 17, 2017
William Michael Stewart, 52, of Keokuk, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1964 in Keokuk, IA, the son of William Lewis and JoAnn Teague Stewart. He attended and graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, IA. William was currently employed at Hy-Vee Food Store in Keokuk and had been working there since 2005. Prior to that he had worked at Wal-Mart in Keokuk. He enjoyed anything to do with trains, weather watching, astrology and his job at Hy-Vee. William loved to watch baseball games and was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. He also liked football and was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. William always enjoyed the times he could get together with his great-nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brother, Jonathan Edward Stewart of Keokuk, four nephews, Justin Stewart, Jon Stewart, Joe Stewart and Jake Stewart and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services was held at 1 p.m. last Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk. Burial was held in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. Memorials may be made to the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs.
Thanks to Vijen Memorial Home, Kekouk, Iowa and Shirley Hicks for the information.
Updated June 30, 2019


text:
Well, friends, New Year's Day has been & gone. NYD of 2012 Luke & I started our own little tradition of having a picnic every New Year's Day, and now it is extra special that we have Romy to come along with us. Last New Year's Day picnic she was just sitting up by herself and had finally got the knack of the tambourine, & this New Year's Day picnic she sat for her allocated eating time & then was up and exploring. Luke threw together an easy peasy picnic of leftover quinoa fritters, roasted sweet potato, deli meats, cheese & fruit slices. We held off until after Romy's nap in the late afternoon because it was so hot & heavy outside. After we left the park Romy came home to run under the sprinkler with Luke while I organised our evening. Luke & I had had a low-key evening the night before, we both worked New Year's Eve day so we actually ended up falling asleep before midnight - saaaa old, right?! So it was nice to wake up fresh faced for the new year & spend the whole day together as a family.
Friday, 9 January 2015
How We Spent New Year's Day
4 comments:
How wonderful that you get New Years in the summer! I'm very jealous. New Years here is completely freezing and there's really nothing cool to do during the day :( Your picnic is adorable!ReplyDeleteReplies
NYD is always one of the hotter days of the year for us, I can't even imagine spending it in cold and freezing weather. Maybe you could make some fun indoor NYD traditions like carpet picnics!Delete
A picnic is such a great idea, and your lil' picnic looks so lovely. Happy New Year!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Marg! Our picnic was lovely, it definitely was a great way to start the year. Happy new year!Delete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
The need for a home extension is obvious sooner or later, and when the signs start to become noticeable, you need to be financially ready to invest in it. It considers as one the home improvement project that consumes time, effort and money. But on the brighter side, you don't have to do those affordable home extensions Adelaide on your own. There are plenty of professionals who can help you out. But before you decide on hiring home extension contractors, you must know first if you need one. Below are the signs that you should consider before doing a home extension:
1 – You're increasingly running out of space in your home, and you need so much more of it.
Presently, if you already feel that your home has no longer enough space to accommodate your furniture and stuff and your basement, attic and even your garage are already filled with your items and possessions, well it is a good sign that you are badly in need of a home extension. Expanding space in your home is a project that every homeowner is prepared to face once the original home setting runs out of the area.
2 – The anticipate a growing family.
Other than running out of storage space in your home, another sign of a need for a home extension is the growing of the family. Some of the families deal with the problem by pursuing their adult children and siblings to move out and build homes for their selves. But if you are a family oriented or a closely-knit family and the kids are still young and dependent, you apparently can't tell them to leave. Thus, affordable home extensions Adelaide comes in to help the need of expanding your homes. It's a fact that you can't just squeeze everyone inside, imagine how uncomfortable and inconvenience it will give to everyone. Opting for building a home addition costs a lot. Therefore, the most practical solution you can have is a home extension.
3 – You need additional space to make you feel better about your home.
The smartest thing to do is to invest in a home extension project not just because you are adding space for your growing family or for accommodating stuff but because there is more to it than meets the eye. More significantly, it makes your property better while increasing its value in the process. There will be a time where you can't stop thinking of investing your money in some home improvement project, and if that time comes, you must seriously contemplate a home extension. Some of the homeowners invest in building a patio, landscape or a veranda but we do believe a home extension has a more empirical sense to improve your property.
So, if you eventually decide to build affordable home extensions Adelaide, the next step is to look for the best professional home builders or contractors to make the home extension for you that you desire.


text:
Loloz™ Lozenges and Lollipops... an easy, naturally delicious way to support your patients' oral health.Loloz lozenges and lollipops are turning current thinking about sweet treats upside down. They can reduce the levels of bacteria known to cause cavities, gum disease and bad breath.
Loloz is the result of 7 years of research by a team of microbiologists at the UCLA School of Dentistry. The patent-pending extract, from a specific type of licorice root, is the secret to Loloz. Laboratory tests have shown that 5 minutes of exposure from one Loloz kills 99.9% of Strep Mutans in saliva1.
- Kids love Loloz because it tastes great... like candy that's actually good for you.
- Adults at moderate to high caries risk love Loloz because it's an easy therapy for added defense, especially helpful for dry mouth sufferers.
- Dentists and hygienists love Loloz because it's a proven way to support dental health and it's a great tasting treat.
- Loloz are available in Berry and Orange flavors


text:
"You were born with potential
You were born with goodness and trust
You were born with ideals and dreams
You were born with greatness
You were born with wings
You are not meant for crawling, so don't
You have wings
Learn to use them and fly."
~ Rumi
At 7:32am on Wednesday, November 28, we welcomed Jameson Walter Meinhardt into our little family! He arrived at a hearty 9 pounds 15.1 ounces and 21.5 inches, which means that all the newborn sized clothes we had for him didn't even stand a chance! Although we're a little blurry-eyed from lack of sleep, the whole family is adjusting well and ever so happy that he's here!
I have a few blog posts planned in the next few weeks, but will otherwise be back to work full-time on January 1. I'm still checking emails though, so feel free to email me at email@example.com if you need anything.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season!