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Shipping & Pickup
You can purchase your items online and pick them up at an IMAGE Medi-Spa Store, or ship them directly to your doorstep. Here you'll find everything you need to know about pickup, shipping, and much more.
Shipping & Delivery
IMAGE Medi-Spa uses the best carriers in the business to make sure your order gets to you on time. From the Secure Checkout page you'll see your item description, price and Ships time.
Ships Time
The 'Ships' time is an estimate of when the item will leave our warehouse. For example, if an item displays "Ships: Within 24 hours," the item will leave our warehouse within 24 hours after you place your order. While IMAGE Medi-Spa works hard to ship every order as quickly as possible, personalized, custom-configured, and more popular items may have longer Ship times.
Occasionally, we will confirm ship and delivery times, then learn we are unable to fulfill the order due to low product availability. In these rare cases, we will notify by email of the new ship and delivery times.
Items ship as they become available. Once the item leaves our warehouse, the shipping method you choose on the Checkout page determines when shipped items will deliver to your shipping address. You can ship each item to a different address, and choose up to 15 different addresses per order.
Shipping Methods
Once the item leaves our warehouse, the Shipping Method you choose on the Checkout page determines how quickly your shipped item delivers to your doorstep. You can choose a different Shipping Method for each item on your order.
Shipping Methods:
UPS Ground → Delivers within 5-7 business days*
UPS 2nd Day → Delivers within 2 business days
UPS Next Day Shipping → Delivers within 1 business day
Shipping Cost
Personal Pickup
You can select an IMAGE Medi-Spa Retail Store to pick up of most items purchased on the IMAGE Medi-Spa Online Store.
Once you're ready to purchase, select the Pick up button on the Checkout page. If you would like to change the pickup location, click the Change store link.
If you would like someone else to pick up your items, select "Someone else will pick up these items" in Pickup Details on the Checkout page.
To pick up your items in an IMAGE Medi-Spa Store, you will need to bring the card used for payment, or the order number and a valid photo ID. If you have designated a Pickup Contact, they will need to bring the order number and a valid photo ID.
Items marked Available Today will usually be ready for pick up within an hour. You'll receive a Pickup Notification email when each item becomes available. Please wait for the Pickup Notification email before coming to the IMAGE Medi-Spa Store.
What's Next?
Once your order is placed, IMAGE Medi-Spa provides information on your order by email. The type of email you receive depends on whether you chose to have the items shipped or picked up. If you have multiple items on your order, you may receive additional emails for each item.
Order Acknowledgement Email
The Order Acknowledgement email provides a summary of all the items on your order. If you are shipping an item on your order, the Order Acknowledgement will display the shipping address and a Delivers date link. You can click the Delivers date link to view your order status in online Order Status.
For pickup items on your order, the Order Acknowledgement email will display the IMAGE Medi-Spa Store location. If you have designated someone to pick up your items, the Order Acknowledgement email will also display your Pickup Contact.
Shipment Notification Email
We'll send a Shipment Notification email when the item ships from our warehouse. The Shipment Notification email includes the carrier name, tracking number, and a Delivers by date. You can click the tracking number link to track your package on the carrier's website.
For an IMAGE Medi-Spa Store Gift Card by Email, we'll send you an email notification once we send the gift card to the recipient.
Pickup Notification Email
Once your items are available at the IMAGE Medi-Spa Store, we'll send a Pickup Notification email.
To pick up your items, you will need to bring the card used for payment, or the order number and a valid photo ID. If you have designated someone else to pick up your items, they will need to bring the order number and a valid photo ID.
Pickup Reminder Email
We'll send a Pickup Reminder email if all of your items have been available for two days.
Delivery Options
IMAGE Medi-Spa chooses which carrier will deliver your shipment. To make sure your order reaches you safely, most of our carriers require a signature for delivery. Packages delivered by DHL Global and USPS do not require a signature. For packages that do require a signature, the carrier will make three delivery attempts before sending the package back to IMAGE Medi-Spa.
If you are unavailable to provide a signature, IMAGE Medi-Spa offers three easy options for you to receive your package.
Option 1: Pre-sign with IMAGE Medi-Spa
There are two ways you can Pre-sign for your shipment:
Click the Pre-sign for this shipment link in your Shipment Notification email
Visit online Order Status and click the "Pre-sign for this shipment" link
Complete and print the Shipment Release Authorization form. Leave the form on your door for the carrier, prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day of expected delivery.
You can specify a preferred delivery location (e.g., front door, back door, immediate neighbor, or building manager). If you provide an address other than the one specified on the package, someone must sign for the package.
If you'd like to pre-sign for more than one shipment, simply print, sign, and leave a Shipment Release Authorization for each package.
For safety and security reasons, all deliveries are subject to the driver's discretion. If you are unable to access the Pre-sign Form, call IMAGE Medi-Spa Store Customer Service at 1-701-478-7700 and let us help!
Option 2: Sign to release your shipment to your address, an immediate neighbor, or a building manager
If you did not pre-sign for your package through IMAGE Medi-Spa, and you were unavailable to provide a signature, the carrier will leave a Delivery Notice on your door after the first delivery attempt.
You can sign the Delivery Notice, specify a preferred delivery location (e.g., front door, back door, immediate neighbor, building manager), and leave the notice on your door prior to the next delivery attempt.
If you provide an address other than the one specified on the package, someone must sign for the package.
Option 3: Pick up package at carrier's local facility
After the first delivery attempt, you can request to pick up your package at our carrier's local facility. Call the number on the carrier's Delivery Notice and inform the carrier you'd like to pick up your package in person.
To pick up your package from the carrier's local facility, you'll need:
The Delivery Notice
Government ID (driver's license, passport) that matches the package name and address
Second ID with your name on it (credit card, social security card)
The carrier can release the package only to the person included on the shipping address.
Shipping Policies
Shopping in the U.S.
The IMAGE Medi-Spa Online Store U.S. ships items only within the 50 United States. No shipments can be made to PO Box addresses, United States territories, or addresses outside of the United States. You may not export any products purchased at the IMAGE Medi-Spa Online Store.
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Simply shop at the IMAGE Medi-Spa Online Store U.S. with the payment method of your choice, and we'll ship the order to any address within the 50 United States.
We regret that we cannot ship orders placed on the IMAGE Medi-Spa Online Store U.S. to addresses outside of the 50 United States.


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Title: The Fell
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Author: Lindsey Harper
Rating: 4.6
After the brutal death of his mentor, Leer Boxwell's only desire is vengeance. However, his belief that the murderer is the mythical Grimbarror has made him the laughing stock of the Vale. When Leer witnesses the beast steal away the princess in an unexpected attack on the royal city, he volunteers to hunt the creature. Battling self-doubt and ridicule, while struggling to control a mysterious power within that he does not fully understand, Leer must decide whether his convictions are worth the sacrifice the Fell demands.
Reviewed by: Heidi Angell
Rating: 4 stars
This is an intense story with a lot of mind games that tease the reader and leave you guessing what will happen next. Although there is a quest to save a princess from a monster (The Grimbaurrer) and an epic feel to it, the whole tone is very dark, and falls into the category of dark fantasy.
The legend of the Grimbaurrer is fascinating, especially as we are only fed bits and pieces as the story goes along!
I miss reading good old fashioned fantasy with a whole fictional world and fun new creatures and legends. The Fell doesn't disappoint! Although the main characters are human, they exist in a relm that is quite different from ours. (ThoughI had a lot of fun with the similar creatures and guessing what their "real world" counterparts would be based on the author's descriptions!)
I like Leer, for the most part. He is your typical fantasy hero: chivalrous, better than his position in society, a dreamer, and a believer. I did find the nature of his relationship with Astrid a bit cliche, but not too terribly forced. I absolutely love the contrast between him and the Lieutenant who you would think would be more chivalrous, given his position.
I also appreciate the ending (another reason I feel it fits better in Dark more so than in Epic) but I won't give it away. Needless to say, this was an excellent debut for a new author. Look forward to the next book!


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Is there a light chemical peel that would enable me to be at work the next day without obvious redness?
Yes, we have light peels such as a 20% glycolic or lactic acid peel that don't leave much redness, and you can return to work very quickly.
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horror movie reviews,
rape revenge,
Toe Tag,
Blue Underground,
Plotdigger Films,
Joe D'amato,
One 7 Movies,
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Golem z Limehouse, Los misteriosos asesinatos de
Limehouse, os Crimes de Limehouse
Directed by: Juan Carlos Medina
Written by: Jane Goldman, Peter Ackroyd (novel)
Produced by: Joanne Laurie, Caroline Levy, Elizabeth
Karlson, Stephen Woolley
Cinematography by: Simon Dennis
Special Effects by: Ian Rowley, Steve Breheney.
Editing by: Justin Krish
Music by: Johan Soderqvist
Cast: Bill Nighy, Daniel Mays, Olivia Cooke, Douglas
Booth, Sam Reid, Amelia Crouch, Henry Goodman, Damien
Year: 2016
Country: UK
Language: English
Color: Color
Runtime: 1h 48 min
Lionsgate Home Entertainment
For many years, the UK has produced a mass of horror product in
cinema form and in TV form. It makes me patriotic and proud that
the country has bounced back from the bleak wasteland that was
the late 80s and early 90s when hardly anything popped out.
Two genres we can always do well are ghosts and Victorian serial
killer settings.
There's that school of acting, from a certain era, proud as
punch and very dignified. Bill (Underworld, Shaun of
the Dead) Nighy is one such chap. So to have him in a rare
lead role is an interesting experience.
Thus the tale, The Limehouse Golem (based on a book by Peter Akroyd), opens with
Lizzie Cree, who discovers her husband dead, poisoned. The
police first believe he committed suicide, however, literally
moments later -- due to the maid attention turns to Elizabeth
as the one who may have done such a deed.
Told in the pre-credits sequence as illustration to a play which
is unfolding before a slack-jawed tensed-up audience -- hence a
performance of melodrama -- this is the story of Elizabeth Cree,
the darling of the music halls. The city was held by the
fearsome, Limehouse Golem. Who was he? Who would be his next
victim? gasps the actor in a wig and streaked make-up. His
was the name on every Londoner's lips!
Detective Inspector Kildare, played by a glum-faced Bill Nighy,
has the glorious task of hunting down the serial killer who, as
we hear upon introduction to his character, has just left five
people dead in a house. He isn't too pleased at first to have
this sprung upon him. The house is an absolute bloodbath.
Upstairs and downstairs. There are reporters and rubber-necking
neighbours everywhere reading on crimson pools. Nothing prepares
him for what awaits him though. The corpses are quite a mess.
He who observes, spills no less blood than he who inflicts
the blow. Kildare translates the Latin scrawled upon a far
wall. He is teamed with Constable Flood, played in gusto by
Daniel (Rogue One, Byzantium) Mays, who hears
rumours of his new colleagues past, via office gossip. Flood
knows the Limehouse area well enough to be useful. Kildare
explains that there's no pattern in the murders. Men, women,
young, very old, from all walks of life. Flood shrugs this off
as just a need to kill. I'll wager there's a tale being
told. Kildare disputes. He is also aware that the reason he
is on the case is because he's an expendable scapegoat to be
hung by the press and the public as the slaughters will continue
unchallenged due to absolutely no clues.
However, a brief thought on the Latin quote leads him to the
library and the surprise discovery of a book which has pages
upon pages of shocking sketches and handwritten notes -- to
kill a whore, and ...took my knife and cut her across the
throat... a sort of hastily splashed diary. Upon quizzing
the librarian who last loaned the book, the reply is simply,
nobody. It is a reading room, not a lending one. Further
investigation lists four men on one of the dates, the last one,
in the makeshift diary. Aside from the one and only, Karl Marx,
plus a big name in the theatre and music halls, Daniel Leno,
another of the men that day was the late, John Cree.
Kildare heads to the trail of Lizzie Cree. As he states to
Flood, if John Cree was the Golem, then London's troubles are
indeed over. Back in his office, he reads the diary and pictures
the scene, placing the men in the acts he reads. Afterwards, he
speaks with Elizabeth, wishing to piece together the ever
scattering jigsaw pieces.
We follow the journey of Lizzie, right from childhood as a
little girl abused by her unbalanced mother (plus men on the
streets), to her way into theatre after her mother's death. All
told as her trial continues. Kildare seems to be getting deeper
and deeper the more he talks with Elizabeth in her cell. One of
the men must be the Limehouse Golem, but he is getting
nowhere. If, of course, John Cree was the Golem, she may be
spared the noose.
Kildare and Flood prowl around interviewing the suspects and we
see the black alleys and gutters of London from that era. The
people, the filth and the murders. However, Kildare isn't ready
for the truth.
The English melodrama has run since the days before cinema, as
bounders and scoundrels pounded the wooden stage floors
terrorising audiences. Cinema, of course, brought along the
greatest of all melodramatic actors, Tod Slaughter, who reigned
for over a decade in cheap and violent productions in the
entertaining B&W days. The Limehouse Golem truly feels
like a quaint English melodrama, with a larger budget. The
recreation of Victorian sets, houses, etcetera, almost bring the
smells of the streets to you. A close comparison could be made
to The Frankenstein Chronicles TV series a couple of
years ago which worked hard to build an incredible and
believable landscape to backdrop what was a Grand Guignol tale
of gore. The Limehouse Golem widens the gaps between its
gory murders as to build up the story and the characters. When
the effects arrive, they are sometimes brief yet eyebrow
raising. A severed head, a hanging corpse with entrails exposed
-- fancy a skull pounded in? The atmosphere generated makes each
moment seem more real.
London in 1880 has never looked so authentic. From the gloomy
docks to the music halls, this movie has spared no pennies in
doing this. Another thing worth mentioning is the sheer
magnitude of the orchestral music which radiates throughout.
Cheers, Johan Soderqvist. It first hits you as Kildare wanders
the butchers shop of the first murder scene. As he sees corpses
laid on the bed, the music is so teeth grinding in its pure
Acting honours go to everybody, from the main cast to the crusty
cameo roles wandering the passages and docks whether they be
abusing children, collectors of pornography or just drinking
excessively. Lizzie Cree's life contains most of these creatures
along the way to her meeting her husband, John.
If you are like me, a sucker for snapshots of London in the
1800s, circa Madness and their Liberty of Norton Folgate album
(kind of), then The Limehouse Golem is a true classic. I
believe it has to be seen on a large screen to get the impact of
such matters. As stated prior, the truth is a lovely little
twist you might not see coming which adds to the beauty of the


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I love color. I find that wearing it makes me happy, helps me to feel more confident, and also makes me excited to wear my outfit. I know that some people swear by black, and by black only, but would you know that color – such as this bright yellow blazer is actually a staple in my closet? I always feel so severe, so serious whenever I wear black. If I am going to wear it, I make sure that it has character – like these polka dot pants from Uniqlo.
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Is divorce the only option for those who endure the unhappiness of a failing marriage?
I don't believe it is. While obtaining a divorce is relatively easy, it almost always becomes an emotional bombshell — far more painful and complicated than most imagine. It often shatters self-confidence and leads to guilt, anger and insecurity. Socially, it complicates interpersonal relationships — especially when children are involved. Financially, it's almost always a lose-lose arrangement.
Don't be fooled. Divorce is never an easy solution to a troubled marriage. But if divorce is difficult for marriage partners, it's far worse for children caught in the middle. If you doubt this, read Judith S. Wallerstein's landmark book, "The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A 25 Year Landmark Study."
I recognize that in some cases marital separation is necessary — especially where a pattern of abuse exists. Physical abuse is an obvious cause, but I've seen a need for separation in relation to substance abuse, severe financial irresponsibility, unending emotional and/or verbal abuse, psychological breakdown and abrogation of marital commitments.
Sometimes separation is necessary to cause a mate to recognize his or her destructive behavior. Once separated, however, the main threat to saving the marriage is often the sense of relief and health felt by the abused partner. The possibility of reconciliation is more unlikely when one feels free from the oppression of the relationship.
I've learned that it takes wisdom to discern the whole truth about the condition of a marriage. Each case has its own circumstances and degree of severity. In most situations, meetings with both parties separately and together are essential. But this takes time—something those in crisis don't feel they have.
Marital demise usually involves extended patterns of neglect and alienation– intertwined with self-deception and selfish behavior. This fact, along with the high levels of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion, makes the road to reconciliation difficult.
Counselors must be aware of patterns of deceit and selfishness that often color individual perspectives on failing marriages. Seeking the truth requires time, patience and wisdom. When Couples are in a crisis mode, they often expect help and answers immediately. Sometimes crisis intervention must come first. Yet counselors must not be drawn into hasty reactions or conclusions based on the desperate state of a marriage.
When martial separation becomes necessary, I prefer to apply a structured separation involving at least seven key components.
- A specific purpose statement for the separation related to the problems in the marriage. This could also include a signed covenant committing to a process of hope and restoration.
- A set of specific and measurable goals.
- A time frame that does not allow for indefinite separation.
- A study on of forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Reading "Hope for the Separated" by Gary Chapman
- Built-in accountability with Church leaders and/or a counselor/mentor.
- A small support team to pray for the marriage and offer tangible help.
See also: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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Trinity Blood (DVD 5)
Title: Trinity Blood
Volume: DVD 5
Running time: 100
Distributor: FUNimation Entertainment
Release date: 2007-03-13
Suggested retail price: $29.98
Age rating: 15+
With their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empire, only to find the enemy deeply entrenched.
As they risk all to break the endless cycle of hatred and violence, eyes turn toward the dawn of a new age. Success drives the adversary to desperate measures, but the empress has a few startling revelations of her own.
Contains episodes 17-20:
The Night Lords III: The Island of Her Darling Children
The Night Lords IV: The Palace of Jade
The Night Lords V: A Start of Pilgrimage
The Throne of Roses I: Kingdom of the North
DVD Features: Historical Artifacts, Trailers, Textless Songs.
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.
(added on 2007-02-09, modified on 2007-02-09)
- Encyclopedia information about Trinity Blood (TV)


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About Dylan Taylor
Dylan Taylor is the former Global President and CEO of Colliers International, a multi-national real estate services firm operating in 68 countries with over 16,000 employees and revenues exceeding $2.5 billion. Colliers is a trailblazer in the CRE industry, known for its global influence and enterprising culture. The firm pioneers cutting-edge solutions that are not only flexible and scalable, but designed to evolve with a changing global landscape and future innovations.
Dylan Taylor is widely regarded for his experience in international markets and expertise in global business strategy and operational integration. After joining Colliers International as CEO for the firm's U.S. operations in 2009, Dylan's value and contributions were quickly recognized when Colliers was named Brokerage Firm of the Year by Property Week in 2010.
Thought Leadership
Throughout his career Dylan Taylor has a successful record driving strategic growth and expansion in global markets. His experience in this regard informs his knowledge of urbanization trends, particularly how they impact and apply to emerging markets. Dylan has spoken and written extensively on steps the CRE community can take to address the implications of accelerated urbanization in the developing world. Ensuring that developing cities are economically integrated and grow sustainably is central to Dylan's thought leadership. He believes Colliers and its peers are well-positioned to advise the policy making and planning efforts which will ensure that the future of urban development is strategic.
Dylan has received numerous recognitions for his contributions as a leader and visionary within commercial real estate. In 2016, Dylan Taylor was inducted into the Leadership Hall of Fame of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and in 2015 he was included among Real Estate Forum's ELITE 70, a feature showcasing the most influential figures in real estate over the last 70 years. The World Economic Forum has recognized Dylan as a Young Global Leader and he was also selected for the 2014 Class of Henry Crown Fellows by the Aspen Institute. For his role as a thought leader, Dylan was named a Delphi Fellow for Big Think, a digital knowledge forum that brings together top thinkers from around the globe. Dylan is the only real estate leader to receive this designation. In 2013, Dylan Taylor was awarded Mid-market awards 'Mid-Market Rising Star of the Year.'
Dylan regularly speaks on issues related to capital markets, global business, and economic trends, having appeared regularly on both Bloomberg and CNBC. Dylan approaches his work with a global perspective. He believes business can be a force for good, if guided by leaders who cultivate a shared sense of humanity in harnessing the full potential of global commerce. That Dylan has emerged as an influential leader in commercial real estate can be attributed to his worldview: he understands how much value can be gained through fostering a collaborative, innovation-driven industry culture. Above all, Dylan's pursuits are rooted in his enterprising makeup, which empowers him with the drive to bring his innovative ideas to life. This pioneering spirit is reflected in his work, his passions, and all pursuits in which he's involved and it helps to fuel the organization he leads.
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Dylan Taylor earned an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Booth School of Business at University of Chicago and holds a BS in Engineering from the honors college at the University of Arizona, where he graduated Tau Beta Pi.
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The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra presents its fall concert on Nov. 23. The afternoon program features two unique solo pieces for flute and guitar, as well as a lively and varied orchestral program.
The orchestra is pleased to welcome Masakazu Ito, who is recognized as one of today's top guitarists, acclaimed by musicians, composers, conductors and critics for his mastery of the instrument and its repertoire.
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We have reached a plateau when it comes to speed limits for CPUs. We may not see anything higher than 4 GHz in the near future. This doesn't mean that the computer can't be better or faster. Multicore processors are fairly common today, allowing more than one section of code to run simultaneously. Computers are also dropping their power requirements, and let's face it, we all want to be green, especially if it means a small electricity bill and keeping some green in our pocket.
Chip manufacturers are now touting about their CPU's power consumption. Laptops are where this is the major selling point. Less electricity used means a longer battery life. Also, if it can do the same amount of data processing, you can have the same level of productivity for a longer amount of time. Wouldn't we all want a laptop that can play 4 flash movies and not stutter a single one?
The desktop market hasn't seen anything to the point of GHz/Watt. That's because the folks in marketing think no one really cares how much electricity that computer's going to use, unless you're a computer dork like me running around the house with your brand new kill-a-watt. I found an article on Wikipedia, they've listed pretty much every known CPU, their power requirements, speed and MHz/Watt or GHz/Watt.
Sure, there's more to that computer than a CPU. There's RAM, a hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, USB ports and devices, network connections, fans, and other chips to support everything from video to audio to that fancy SATA II interface blu-ray burner you just had installed. Where are the power requirements, in Watts, for all these devices? Can it be found? Is it even available?
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I got dressed in a hurry this morning to buy "homemade" cookies that I'm about to bring to my grandfathers house. I get a little more lazy each year. I am never fully happy around the holidays. It reminds me of everyone I miss in France and family members that have past on...This year the thanksgiving table will be a little smaller..which makes me sad, but at least I still have my grandpa cooking the worlds best dinner as always :)


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Oh, the joys of rising early…or never finding sleep. I am a firm believer no one should ever see 2:30 am, it is a sacred time for deep slumber. That being said, hello again 2:30 am. It's Tuesday morning, and I haven't slept a wink Monday night.
Honestly, I am 76 days into deployment, and I am a confused mix of emotions. I'm trying to figure out this on base housing application process (which, once I figure it out, will be a blog post all on its own…I can't find anything online to help me!), I am ridiculously tired, my husband and I are dealing with bank fraud from two different countries, my phone bill is OUTRAGEOUS (for an international bill, I suppose), and I feel a bit overwhelmed.
There's a lot going on in my life right now, and I can't help but wonder how in the world I can make it through six more months of this craziness. Which is what a lot of military wives must feel, hopefully. I can't be that special. And here's how I've made it through the past few days of UGH.
Military wife squad: and why you need one.
Oh. Oh. My. Word. What would I do without these women? Mary, McKenna, Nora, Jo…honestly, these girls have been my rocks for two years. They have almost all stood in my shoes for some sort of trial. As a military wife, having these women is important. Outside friendships are great. My best friend in the entire world is Grace, and she's off at college, but she keeps me rooted in civilian life. She reminds me I am a person other than the Marine wife, other than the "dependent", other than the woman to ask "when is he coming home?" But having that military wife squad is so important. Mary has finished a deployment, so she knows how it feels like I'm dying on the inside. McKenna has dealt with loneliness and the idiocy of husbands. Nora has dealt with moving cross country and working to supplement her and her husband, even if he can support her. Jo has learned so much about real love and how it transforms you as a person, and she is the go to girl when you doubt your self worth. Without them, I'd be ripping my hair out and rocking back and forth violently. (They've reduced it so that my hair is only falling out and it's a gentle sway back and forth.) Without them, I would be lost in the pit of 2:30 am.
Spirituality: whatever you believe in.
I'm a Christian, and a firm believer. My feet are firmly planted on the rock, and sometimes, when I feel as though I can't even breathe because of everything going on, I open my Bible. Tonight, as I was sure my sanity had flown out the door, I flipped to a random page, nailed a finger down, and looked at the scripture I had found. "Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created." ~Esther 4:14 Simply reading the Word calmed my troubled spirit, and I shut my laptop, and put my housing paperwork away. It could wait until after work Tuesday. For those of you unfamiliar, the book of Esther is a book all about the strength of a woman. I suggest any woman struggling with her purpose read it. Spirituality is so important. It is what anchors your soul, and what feeds your morale. Personally, I feel a million times more comforted when I give my struggles, and my feeling of being overwhelmed up to God. He is good, and He will provide in His time. He knows the plans He has for me.
Humility: being humble and asking for help
I have literally begged and borrowed all sorts of help from all sorts of people when it comes to this housing application. Women on Instagram, Marine friends of my husband, wives on Facebook…when it comes down to it, all of us MilSOs are in the same boat. There will be the women who believe they are better than you because you've been married for 5 months and are going through your first deployment, and there will be women who say, "Hey, I can help you!" And all it takes is being humble enough to say, "CAN SOMEONE ANYWHERE PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I MURDER MY HUSBAND FOR LEAVING ME TO DO THIS?!" (I may or may not have asked for help just like this…I retain my right to remain silent.)
Point is, sometimes, 2:30 am will come, and you will be awake. But that doesn't mean that you're falling apart. That doesn't mean you are going down. All it means is that you need to take a step back (and maybe a nap later), and reevaluate. Heck, you're going through deployment, or maybe something else that feels just as hard.
You are strong.
You are capable.
You are unbroken.
You will get through this.
Find yourself some friends who understand what you're going through. Find what you believe in and cling to it. Ask for help when you need it. And be assured that one day at a time, you can take this. There can only be so many 2:30 am's before you're in a better place. Now, drink some coffee, put on some music, and conquer your day, even if it started without the one before it ending.
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Have you ever had one of those days where everything is going your way? Close your eyes and think about it for a moment. Remember how peaceful you felt? Remember how even the weather way perfect? And the world seemed kind? Yeah, that's how Big Eat Day 6 was. It was sublime.
I had the best day at an off-site work meeting in Oakland which was capped off by being picked up by my friends Hiz and Justy. I know them both from high school and there is something about them that is so easy and comfortable. After you know people for a certain amount of time they enter a special kind of circle, the people who knew you "when". The sun was shining, the traffic hadn't hit yet and we were armed with GPS and Hiz's DSLR.
It was so on.
My goal for the day was to eat two things off the list. We ended up eating five.
I love those girls.
Note: I want to give credit to my friend Hizuru who took almost all the pics in the post. She's about to graduate from design school and even though she's not a photographer, I think her mad art skillz shine! Most of the places we ate were very, very dark and she managed to still take great pics. Thanks Hiz!
#16 - Coconut Bun at King's Bakery. Okay, do you see this? This is divine. It's buttery and coconutty and somehow light and fluffy and rich at the same time. And it was 50 cents. Why I didn't buy a box of these to take home is a monumental mystery.
You need to know about King's Bakery because it's got a great backstory. First off it's in the Mission which is a neighborhood that is mostly comprised of Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans. I love the Mission, it's full of good food, beautiful murals and Spanish everywhere. It's totally my scene. King's Bakery is a Mexican bakery that mostly sells Pan Dulce except it's owned by Chinese people who bought it a long time ago. So there are coconut buns, which is a Cantonese pastry. Did you catch that? Let me recap:
Mexican neighborhood. Mexican Bakery. Chinese People. Cantonese Pastry. Friggin A, How I LOVE THE BAY!
Okay so that's the scene! If like me (unlikely but possible) you are Asian Spanish speaker you are both in your element and kind of confused. I went in there and although I could see that all the employees were Chinese I still addressed them in Spanish because I had to! It was the Mission. They don't speak Spanish-FYI.
Verdict: Go there, bring $20 cash-money and leave with a lifetime of Coconut Buns. They are so good. You will love them.
#17-Beer Sausage at Rosamunde-Next up we got lucky because next door (literally) to King's Bakery was another item. This happens a lot in the Mission, I would guess at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the foods are in the Mission. Naturally we took advantage of the situation.
I should mention that another big population in the mission are hipsters, which is unsurprising. A neighborhood as cool as the Mission could never go too long without starting to gentrify. Rosamunde is a total hipster outpost. It's full of young professionals coming home from work, lesbians with smart eye glasses and artists tapping away on macs. You know, hispters with money, but without kids, stopping off to meet their friends. Rosamunde is also full of delicious food, communal tables and condiments. I approve of all these things.
The sausage we got was bomb. It came in a perfectly toasted bun, smothered with grilled onions and sauerkraut. I personally love onions. If you gave me a bowl of grilled onions for dinner I would be happy as a clam. So obviously there is nothing not to like about grilled onions paired with toasty bred, fresh sauerkraut and a homemade sausage. I'd say more but I think this pics says it for me.
Verdict: Follow the hipsters to this home of happy sausages. Grab a beer and get comfy. Just make sure you save room to eat a coconut bun from King's Bakery for desert.
#18-A Loaf of Bread Straight from the Oven at Tartine-This is the third and last item on the list from Tartine and it was also the trickiest to achieve. The bread comes out of the oven at Tartine at 5 pm. Seeing as I live 1.5 to 2.5 hours away from SF depending on traffic it's not super-easy for me tobe at any particular place in the city at 5 pm. Day 6 though was the day. We coregraphed it perfectly. Justy dropped Hiz and I off, seeing as parking is heinous around that area in the Mission and while she circled the block we procured the bread. I think she only had to go around once.
We hopped back in the getaway car with our treasure in hand and oh, my God, it was just amazing. We originally had every intention of waiting and eating it while sitting in Union square, except, how could we?
So instead I stuck my hand in the bag and grabbed off a chunk.
I have never had bread like this before, it was what you imagine France tastes like.
First off, when I grabbed a piece the crust shattered in my hand when I applied pressure. It was almost like a creme brulee scenario. It was that crisp and thin. And after the crust gave way to my greedy little fingers they hit the inside which was so warm and chewy and perfect it almost felt indecent. It had a slightly sour taste, somewhat like sourdough which countered the toasty richness of the sesame coated crust.
This bread is seriously the gold standard.
Hizuru had the insight to ask for some bread to accompany the bread. She is so wise.
Let's just say at least 1/3 of that huge loaf was gone by the time we got downtown. So it's good that we got lost walking around in Union Square, because we needed to walk it off.
Verdict: It's Tartine. Of course you must.
#19-Basil Gimlet at Rye- Before I get to the gimlet, I want to talk a little bit about how we got there and my Big Eat buddy Justy. Justy grew up in the city, in Chinatown, so she gets really pissed about getting lost because she's NOT a tourist. She likes to talk about how she's NOT a tourist. Even though she's NOT a tourist, she is susceptible to the seductive lies of the GPS which is how we ended up wandering around for 45 minutes in a neighborhood she knows pretty damn well. I was in a state of altered bread-bliss and Hiz is laid-back so the two of us happily followed her around, and up and down in circles while we looked for Rye. As Justy became increasingly more irritated with her GPS I was mooning over the architecture "Look at the buildings Hizzy!" I cried "They are just beautiful! Isn't the weather perfect?"
Everybody probalby thought I was high. And I was. High on Bread.
Anyways, 45 minutes later as we almost got there Justy said "If it's not on this street, I'm gonna be really sad."
"It's okay, I'm not upset. We did our best." I said encouragingly.
She looked at my cross-eyed "I'm going to be sad for me" she said, "I need a cocktail".
We did however make it to Rye and it's a weird place, it's like 1/2 wine bar, 1/2 dungeon. The patio is caged in and all the smokers were huddled outside in this cage looking sad. That said, somehow the place is kind of upsacale? It's not at all a dive. It was kind of cool but not my scene, too loud. The gimlet however was totally my scene. It was limey and not too sweet and had just a trace of basil in the background. I loved it and so did my tired feet which recovered some magic pep after our walking "detour". They had a ton of specialty drinks that looked delicious, including a Hot Toddy made with Horchata.
Verdict: Drink it to recover from your shopping sprees downtown or if you are at downtown hotel for business.
#20-Cheeseburger at Fish and Farm - I feel really bad for this cheeseburger becuase it was delicious and my weak-a$$ stomach gave out. It said "You ate sausauge, coconut buns, BREAD and a gimlet. No MORE FOR YOU!" It was even more painful because the burger was good. I know this becuase I ate two bites. My assesment was confirmed by Justy and Hiz who were splitting an equally delicious order of fish and chips.
Oh, the memories. Just looking at this picture makes me sad. It's like unrequited love.
Can I tell you about Fish and Farm though? It's one of those locally sourced type restaurants that Northern California is so well-known for. Everything was fresh and delicious and (bonus!) they brought us an amuse bouche of a ridiculously yummy mushroom soup. And it is a hotel restaurant! What a nice suprise for business travelers who run out of time and have to order room service. Can you imagine?
Verdict: Don't be stupid like me. Save room for cheeseburger.
And that was it. After I nearly collapsed at Fish and Farm it was time to go home. There was about 1/2 hour when I thought I would never be able to eat again. But then I woke up the next morning and ate the following for breakfast:
So it seems I recovered.
I'm eating 100 Items off of 7 X 7's SF Big Eat LIst. You can see the rest of entries to this series here.


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Bill Port has won Avenue's men's Championship for the first time, beating Phil Wadland 21-10.
The men's handicap went to Peter Hooper who saw off Luke Edwards 21-16, while Tony Kent overcame Richard Muir 21-7 to claim the men's novice singles.
The Smith family dominated the ladies' competitions, with Lisa Smith beating her mother Yvonne Pick 21-7 to lift the singles title.
Lisa's 13-year-old daughter Hannah beat Glynnis Griffiths 21-15 to win the handicap singles. However, she found her mother too strong in the two-wood singles, losing 18-5.
Selected other results: Mixed Pairs: Yvonne Pick & John Hughes beat Terry Taylor & Phil Wadland 22-16. Jubilee two-wood singles: Nicky Walker beat Bill Port 14-9.
Royal Leamington Spa's men finished their 2015 friendly programme with a 16-shot victory over Three Spires.
Spa's best rink was skipped by Jim Tighe, who together with Alan Taylor, Colin Palmer and Graham White ran out comfortable 24-12 winners.
Elsewhere, though, it required a strong finish from skip Bill Griffin, who recorded 15 unanswered shots over the last six ends to turn an eight-shot deficit into a 27-20 victory.
However, the biggest turnaround came courtesy of Mike Wallace. Trailing 12-1 after eight ends, Wallace's foursome won ten of the next 13 ends to finish 24-17 winners.
Dick Williams won 23-21, while Dick Allibon went down 22-21 and Ray White lost 25-14.


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JDLink™ delivered a low pressure fuel alert to Brian Truitt, SE Region Machine Monitoring Specialist. Brian determined that the new Orlando branch Product Support Technology Representative, Patrick Duffy, should be engaged.
Brian completed a detailed MMS event form with his recommendation for replacing the fuel filters and sent this over to Patrick, who has been in the new PSTR position for only a few weeks. Patrick immediately reached out to the customer and explained the issue with their shop manager. Since Patrick was slated to be in the area he arranged to bring the customer fuel filters for the machine to the job site.
While onsite, Patrick met with the operator and checked over the machine, where he determined that there was also an important software payload pending on the machine. While this software payload was NOT part of a Product Improvement Program, it had been sent by Deere to eliminate potential software "bugs". These types of updates can improve the machines performance and eliminate potential downtime.
Patrick, who has not yet attended any formalize training at Nortrax, utilized a handbook developed by Brian, installed the payload on the machine and returned the machine to operation.
Working as a team, Brian and Patrick were able to resolve one potential downtime event while at the same time reducing the likelihood of a future performance complaint on the machine.
Our MMS and PSTR technology positions are the bridge between technological advances in our industry and our customers. At Nortrax, the only thing more fulfilling than solving a customers problem, is preventing it in the first place. We Stand Ready.


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Shabby chic is big business at the moment. It's a classic look which mixes high end contemporary interior design with vintage touches. But it can be difficult to pull off, and if you're worried that your room will look less chic and more shabby, it can be a little daunting.
With any shabby chic look, there are some fail-safe ways of creating a charming, homely look without going over the top, and tiles are no exception to this rule. From ceramic tiles through to natural stone travertine and limestone tiles, here's how to put the chic back into your shabby:
Tiles patterned with a vintage motif are a pretty way of bringing the shabby chic look into your home. Whether you're using pictures such as birds and bees in a country kitchen, or colourful sailboats in the bathroom, with over one million in stock at the Ceramic Tile Warehouse, you're bound to find a motif to suit your taste. The key to this look is to use the patterned tiles sparingly in amongst plain tiles of a similar tone and finish – for example, if you're using patterned ceramic tiles with a slightly glazed finish, use the same type of tile for the complementing plain tiles.
One of the most important things about the shabby chic look is the backdrop you set it against and the way you dress the room overall. Just because you're looking to create the vintage look, doesn't mean that you can't mix high-end contemporary with it: for example, the brick-shaped tiles which are so fashionable at the moment set off traditional kitchen units, and lift older-fashioned kitchens to make them look modern again, but still leave just enough of a hint of the time-honoured about them. Look for ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles which are contemporary and have a high gloss finish to mix and match with traditional kitchens.
Beautiful natural stone will always look chic, no matter what. But if you're into the rustic look, natural stone can work wonders. The natural, earthy tones of the likes of travertine and limestone tiles automatically create a homely atmosphere, and add a touch of luxury to the rustic look. Natural stone floor tiles in particular add that vintage feel to any farmhouse or country-style kitchen, as they give an authentic touch.
The exposed brick look is extremely fashionable at the moment, and brings a sense of rustic style to a room. If you're not quite brave enough to strip the walls back to the bare bricks, or want the option to revert back to ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles at a later date, brick cladding tiles are a great option. There are a range of brick cladding tiles available in different shades, too, to suit your colour scheme.
For more inspiration on how to create the shabby chic look with tiles, why not visit the Art of Living group? Here at the Ceramic Tile Warehouse, we have over one million tiles in stock, so you're bound to find something to suit your needs. And for rustic natural stone, you need look no further than the Stone Gallery, also part of the Art of Living. Furthermore, for bathroom and kitchen ideas too, why not make stop at Park Street Interiors for inspiration? It's easy to put the chic into shabby chic when you know how – and when you've got the support of the Art of Living behind you.


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LIGHT up the NIGHT ::: Christmas Gingerbread House Nightlight
Are you getting together with your friends or family for a craft day this Christmas? Gingerbread houses (that you EAT) are a common Christmas craft, but how about a cute Gingerbread hosue that lasts a wee bit longer?? This little craft can also be used as a real birdhouse come spring, so it is a double win!
- Gingerbread Wooden House
- Spruce Chalky Finish Paint
- Gray Chalky Finish Paint
- Red Christmas Tree Washi Tape
- White Embossing Powder (or white glitter)
- Decoupage Medium (Mod Podge)
- Heat Tool (optional)
- Christmas Button Assortment
- Sealer (optional)
- Flickering Tealight or Candle (see caution notes in post)
- Miniature Evergreen Trees or other miniatures
Step 1: Gather your supplies!
Step 2: Paint the grooves on the roof a separate color from your final roof color to give dimension. (See below)
Step 3: Paint detail work. You can be a bit more sloppy since your main color will go on after the detailwork.
The main color slides under the icicles in this particular project, so doing them first makes sense!
The main color slides under the icicles in this particular project, so doing them first makes sense!
Step 4: Paint and glitter the icicles. I tried embossing powder for this project and the effect is a little more realistic than plain glitter. I used decoupage in an uneven coat (to mimic natural snowdrifts), sprinkled on embossing powder, then used a heat tool to "bubble" it.
Step 5: Once the details are complete, paint on your main color and seal if the house will stay outdoors or if you want a glossy look. I left it as is.
Step 6: Add decorations like buttons, a washi tape border and fun little evergreen trees!
Step 7: To make the house a little flickering nightlight, toss an led tea light inside!
WARNING: The light is adorable, but tough to get in and out! It does make the houses more charming and mysterious....especially for the kiddos :)


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CityWatch, Dec 7, 2010
Vol 8 Issue 97
If the City of Los Angeles were run by gardeners we'd have a long term plan for survival, municipal departments would learn to share, we'd spend less money getting rid of water and we'd be a lot closer to becoming America's greenest big city. As the City of LA prepares to levy a 380% plot rental fee increase on its community gardeners, it's worth taking a look at our subtle urban farming ecosystem and considering the contrast in behavior between short sighted bureaucrats and gardeners with a vision beyond the harvest.
Silver Lake Farms touts the success of their long term vision, one that results in soil that needs no digging. Companion plants, crop rotation, composting, and other long term commitments to the soil, not just the immediate harvest, are all behavior that could inspire City Hall. Imagine if LA's departments worked together, looking for efficiencies, committed to the long-term, evaluating success based on the impact to the community, not just the short-term harvest.
The Holy Nativity Church in Westchester has a garden that grows food for churchmembers and the homeless, but most importantly, it is tended cooperatively and is maintained as a teaching garden to share the skills of how to grow food. Imagine if City Hall looked for opportunities to encourage and inspire community members, not frustrate and interfere. Harsh criticism echoed by insiders who acknowledge that the weeds of bureaucracy are choking the potential harvest of public participation.
Fallen Fruit creates one of the most powerful forces on earth, community, by engaging people and introducing them to each other, all as they source and map public fruit bounties. Along the way, a neighbor with abundant lemons will met a neighbor with loads of passion fruit and a community walk culminates with a "Public Fruit Jam". Imagine if City Hall were to get beyond the "either/or" approach to the delivery of services and look for synergies.
Edible Estates took underutilized and completely unappreciated land and removed the turf, reducing the need for water and fertilizer. The host replaced his lawn with a beautiful garden that became the pride of the neighborhood, producing a bounty that exceeded the needs of his family. Imagine if City Hall looked at underutilized assets as opportunities to invest in the future, not simply as short-sighted fire sale fodder.
Urban Homesteaders embarked on a journey that was motivated by a desire for a better life. Along the way they went from making their own bread to growing their own vegetables to raising their own chickens to writing a book on living the sustainable intentional life in an urban environment. For all the talk of municipal sustainability, the Urban Homesteaders have demonstrated that the real opportunity takes place one home at a time, a lesson that should resonate in City Hall as it continues to look for high-altitude solutions to street level problems.
Backwards Beekeepers rescue bees and remind us that bees are responsible for pollinating fully one third of California's agricultural output. Misplaced bee swarms are opportunities to find a win-win solution that is good for the bees and great for the community. Imagine if City Hall responded to "buzzing" with an honest and sincere desire to find a win-win solution instead of just limiting public comment and adjourning early.
Green Streets is one of LA's best kept secrets, one that will allow us to reclaim water and divert it to bioswales and gardens that will put the water to good use, slowing it down and cleaning it before it finally makes its way to the river and the ocean.
Sustainable Gardening is an opportunity to teach "Mow & Blow" maintenance workers a marketable skill that is environmentally responsible and economically valuable. The City of LA can pass anti-leaf blower ordinances all day long but as long as homeowners maintain "Mow & Blow" turf, nothing will change. City Hall must support green education and set its sights on training urban farmers, not just planting trees.
Victory Gardens have generated as much as 40% of America's produce during times of crisis and today's economy should serve as a motivation to revisit the benefits of community gardens. The National Gardening Association estimates that a well-maintained vegetable garden yields a $500 average return per year and a study by Burpee Seeds claims that $50 spent on gardening supplies can multiply into $1,250 worth of produce annually.
California's State Capital has a Victory Garden, the White House has a Victory Garden, but LA's City Hall has turned its back on opportunities to embrace the community gardening.
If City Hall were run by Community Gardeners, Los Angeles would take an Urban Farmers approach to Public Safety, Public Health, Public Works, and Public Education. Solutions would last longer than the terms of the officeholders and short sighted plans would find no traction.
Most importantly, Los Angeles would look beyond the immediate harvest, nurturing complementary relationships and investing in a long-term commitment to the future for the people of Los Angeles.
(Stephen Box is a grassroots advocate and writes for CityWatch. He can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com. Disclosure: Box is also a candidate for 4th District Councilman.)
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Questions about curious Orange Bowl matchup between Florida State, Northern Illinois about to be answered
Tuesday's Discover Orange Bowl provides relief for all concerned — Northern Illinois doesn't have to field any more "Do you deserve to be here?" questions, and Florida State doesn't have to answer any more "Do they deserve to be here?" questions.
Now, 60 minutes of football at Sun Life Stadium gets to answer the questions about perhaps the most curious of all BCS bowl matchups in the BCS era.
Northern Illinois plays the role of Boise State against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl or Utah against Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl and puts it on turbo. For one, it wholly embraces the role on an individual level, considering itself a fraternity of those disdained by more prominent schools for one reason or another. Already, 12-1 NIU has set one unofficial Orange Bowl record: greatest usage of the phrase "Chip on our shoulder."
"The media is going to say a lot of stuff, but they deserve [to be in the Orange Bowl]," Florida State running back Devonta Freeman said. "I think it's a great chance to show they can play a great game against us."
College football fans knew Boise as that funky team with the blue field before that Fiesta Bowl. Though NIU comes out of the heartland, the Mid-American Conference, with more than 100 years of football tradition, nationally it came from nowhere. Few outside the MAC know its offense (up-tempo, run-heavy, quarterback Jordan Lynch running or throwing 73.1 percent of the time) or defense (physical through speed).
Meanwhile, Florida State's consistency the past 34 years makes the Seminoles a known commodity.
"The difference between them and the MAC, they have talent at each skill position," NIU linebacker Tyrone Clark said. "I'm not saying the MAC does not, but they are very skilled in each area. So one team might have one running back you have to stop or one wide receiver you have to stop, but they are a complete team. We have our work cut out for us, but we're built for it."
Huskies senior wide receiver Martel Moore said. "Size-wise, they probably have a little bit of an advantage. But speed-wise, I feel we're equal because we do have a lot of speed. They're from the South, we're from the South [at many skill positions]. I don't see any reason for a speed difference."
And, although FSU stands as college football's most consistent winners the past 34 seasons, the 11-2 Seminoles' recent history has not added much to the front of the trophy case.
As wide receiver Reshad Greene said, "It's been a minute since we've been part of a BCS bowl around here at Florida State, so it's very exciting for us."
The Seminoles opened as a 14-point favorite and remain there or at 13 1/2 points at most sports books.
But West Virginia-Clemson was supposed to be a thrilling Orange Bowl matchup a year ago. Instead, in the second quarter, West Virginia started scoring on Clemson so fast that Twitter could barely keep pace. The game turned into one of the great laughers in modern big-boy bowl history.
NIU coach Rod Carey referenced that game when asked about early indicators of how the night would go.
"Turnovers," Carey said. "If we get one and score off of it, it would be a pretty good feeling. If we give up one and they get a score off of it, it would be a pretty bad feeling.
"But that's normal in any game," he continued. "Like last year's game — West Virginia kind of snowballed that thing, and that's how that happened because those were two fine football teams. And it started with a turnover, it always does. Tim Battle and I talked about that, that one where Clemson was about to go in for a score and they fumble and the West Virginia kid picks it up and runs it in, turned the whole game."
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher, a former offensive coordinator, said he will gauge how things are going early by the rhythms.
"Offense is a thing that goes into rhythm," Fisher said. "Both their offense and ours, when you're on offense, you try to get into that rhythm. You know when your kids come off, how they're responding, what they're looking at, the look they have in their eyes, how they feel.
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According to Google AdWords, across 10 countries (including the United States and Japan), more searches are performed on mobile devices than on desktop computers. Further, 77 percent of those mobile searches lead to action.
To learn more about mobile, SERPs and how they impact one another, let's look at Mediative's report on eye-tracking and consumer searches on mobile.
Heat Maps: Desktop Versus Mobile
Heat maps are color-coded images that show which parts of a web page get the most attention. Mediative has them for both desktop and mobile—red indicates the most views, followed by yellow then green.
Back when mobile wasn't as popular as it is today, heat maps showed a "golden triangle" pattern on the desktop SERPs. Now, with more mobile devices using search, users' eyes travel down rather than sideways.
Ultimately, this means users see more listings, but spend less time viewing each one, according to a report at Search Engine Land.
Last year, Google removed right sidebar ads and put ads up above and below the organic listings. Google knew mobile search habits were changing how people looked at SERPs, and that placing ads vertically meant they'd get more clicks.
What It Means for Advertisers
Relevancy counts in mobile. The top sponsored ads might eat up most of the screen and only take a half-second to be seen, but users take almost six seconds to click on it. That means they're scrolling to see other listings. For advertisers, it means competing for attention and investing in relevant messaging.
Paid search does more for traffic in mobile than in desktop as well. In mobile, more than 19 percent of page clicks went to the top two sponsored text ads, while the same ads in desktop received not quite 15 percent of page clicks.
Another win for mobile paid ads: When a mobile SERP has three sponsored ads, the top organic CTR is about 30 percent—down from 34 percent when there's only one paid ad. And just under 59 percent of mobile SERPs include one, two or three sponsored ads at the top.
The takeaway for advertisers is to understand the necessity of creating ad campaigns for mobile to pull customers in, and then be certain your site is optimized for a mobile experience.
In sum, the smaller screens and prominent sponsored content that users see on mobile is definitely changing the way we look at SERPs, which in turn alters how information gets presented. The landscape is prime for advertisers to be seen, though the competition remains fierce.
For more on optimizing your mobile advertising, check out our recent posts on AdWords updates and mobile apps and advertising.


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...for young geographers at Seaford Head School and anyone else who is lost without Geography!
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Event is Full!
LIMIT: Only 225 riders total allowed in the park! Rider's space is reserved ONLY when the registration form is completed and the entrance fee has been paid.
COST PER BIKER: $98 (regardless of age)
Fee includes the entrance fee to the park, ride logo T-shirt and draw string bag. Due to Federal park regulations we CANNOT register cyclists the day of the event.
LOCATION: Petrified Forest National Park
(Park entrance 26 miles east of Holbrook, AZ
on Interstate 40 - Mile Post 311)
TWO RIDE OPTIONS: (This is not a race, it is a tour ride.)
- Metric Century: 100 km/63-mile round trip of the Petrified National Park. Ride starts at 7 a.m. at
the north entrance of the park.
- Metric Half-Century: 50 km/31-mile one-way trip to "Rainbow Forest" with transportation back to
the starting point. Ride starts at 7:30 a.m. at the north entrance of the park.
- Download ride map
- Download route description/distances
- Download ride flier to help spread the word!
TESTIMONIAL: Read about the Pedal the Petrified ride from a biker's perspective. See ride photos and comments
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Find out more here.
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DIRECTIONS: The Petrified Forest National Park stretches north and south between Interstate 40 and Highway 180, 26 miles east of Holbrook, AZ.
There are two entrances into the park. All riders will start at the NORTH ENTRANCE of the park (I-40 MP 311).
- All participants must sign a legal waiver.
- Children under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver.
- Children or pets in bike carriers or trailer are NOT allowed on this ride.
- All participants are required to wear a bike helmet.
- Due to the limited number of riders, we are NOT able to give refunds.*
- Since we are limited to 225 riders, your participation in this ride will only be reserved upon
complete payment of the bike rider fee.
- All participants must obey all traffic laws and park regulations. All roads in the park will still be open to traffic.
- No littering.
- Shuttle service will be available for riders who participate in the 31-mile ride back to the north entrance.
- Emergency services will be available within the park. All riders are expected to accommodate their own
non-emergency medical needs.
- Each SAG stop will have water and snacks available. Riders are expected to accommodate their own dietary restrictions.
- The Pedal the Petrified bike ride will run as scheduled, rain or shine. No refunds or vouchers will be provided due to inclement weather. Participants are responsible for preparing for and reacting to weather conditions.
- Riders are responsible for their own safety.
Call Betsyann Wilson, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6245, or send her an email;
Ride Director Lisa Jayne via email;
or Renell Heister at (928) 536-6233 or send her an email.
.*Sorry, no refunds will be issued.