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The current price development seems to be behaving similarly to gold in the 1970s, which could soon mean a long-term upswing.
A two-year segment of the long-term price development of Bitcoin Up indicates that the market-leading cryptocurrency is currently in the early stages of a multi-year upward trend that could bring its long-term exponential growth.
Bitcoin with a similar development to gold
As can be seen from the graphic above, the Bitcoin price has developed roughly similar to gold in the years 1975-1977 in the last two years. There are two good reasons why the cryptocurrency will have a comparable upturn as this in the next few years Precious metal in the following years. First, Bitcoin is limited to a fixed amount in circulation, which makes it an attractive hedge against inflation, and second, it has a similar function as a store of value to gold.
In August 2020, the Winklevoss twins, who are among the largest investors in Bitcoin and themselves run the large American crypto exchange Gemini, published a theses paper in which they explained how and why Bitcoin could climb to 500,000 US dollars in the future.
In their thesis paper, they name several properties that make the market-leading crypto currency a legitimate means of hedging
The twins particularly emphasize the fact that Bitcoin will never experience severe supply shocks, as is potentially possible with gold. To this end, they explain:
"Offer. Bitcoin is not only a scarce commercial product, but also the only one in the entire universe that has a predetermined and fixed amount in circulation or a fixed supply. As a result, there will never be supply shocks with Bitcoin, as is the case with gold or other commodities whose supply could grow suddenly in the future. "
Because of this, it would be permissible to think of Bitcoin as a better means of hedging than gold. For many observers, the recurring comparison with gold alone is a hint that the crypto currency will achieve exponential growth in the long term.


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A few weeks ago I talked about how the rise of the name Florence was attributed partly to the fame of the British band Florence + the Machine, so I created the Florence Theory type of posts in order to highlight other names with strong links to a currently popular artist in the British music scene which have a chance of rising in the charts as a result of the popularity of the singer. Last time out, we talked about the name Emeli, a name strongly linked to singer Emeli Sandé. This time around, we're talking about Cheryl, as in Cheryl Cole.
Girls Aloud were one of my favourite girl groups growing up, and today's artist is one of their number who has gone on to have a respectably successful solo career. Somebody has also told me that her latest single, Call My Name, is one of the fastest downloads in the UK this year. I hate to admit it, but it's not half bad.
She also happened to once be married to the fiend that is Ashley Cole, who missed his penalty and thus put England out of Euro 2012. Not that I hold grudges or anything 😉
Cheryl Cole is a Geordie, i.e. she comes from Newcastle and it's a fact that she's rather proud of.
As for her name, Cheryl doesn't exactly have a modern feel to her. Most may think middle-aged mama, rather than cute, chubby baby, but Cheryl Cole happens to have just turned 29. Maybe that's why the name Cheryl hasn't generally received a boom thanks to the singer. That said, people here in the UK either view Cheryl Cole as the nation's sweetheart, or as a bit of a joke since her singing skills aren't exactly top class.
There are two theories as to the origins of the name Cheryl. The first is that she is simply an elaboration of Cherie inspired by the name Beryl. I hold the name Cherie dear to my own heart, although mostly see it as an affectionate term comme Miette – since a dear French teacher of mine would always refer to me as ma cherie.
However, whilst there are clear indications that the name Cheryl of this spelling is a 20th century invention, variations such as Cheril, Cherill and Cherille have been shown to have been used in the 19th century. It has also been shown that variants such as Cherel, Cherelle and Cherrel were once used as male name, thus backing up a theory of the name's origins as a surname.
This surname would be Cherill, and it would have likely come from the name of a town in Wiltshire, Cherhill. This is where things get complicated because there are theories relating to Cherill having roots in Common Celtic ial and meaning fertile upland.
As for the beginning part of the name, we could related it to the name Cerne which potentially derives from Celtic and means pile of stones. Cerne could also be related to the name Cernunnos, the name of a Celtic God. His name is of Celtic origins and means horn.
The name Cheryl ranked at #965 in England&Wales in 2010, and this is how she's fared since 2007:
The sudden increase must be due to her short but sweet appearance as a judge on The X Factor between 2008-2010.
So there is concrete proof that Cheryl Cole has had an impact on the usage of her name already, but it's not exactly a major impact and it could be tailing off if she fell between 2009-2010. Therefore the coming years should be interesting to see whether this name resurges or not.

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07/20/2020 / By Ralph Flores
The White House has walked back from its attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, following weeks of clashing with the administration over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The move comes after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro openly attacked Fauci in a scathing op-ed in USA Today. The article, published on Wednesday, is the latest – and the most public – move against the infectious disease chief by a government official.
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has a good bedside manner with the public, but he has been wrong about everything I have interacted with him on," Navarro wrote in his article.
President Donald Trump defended Fauci, saying that Navarro did not get approval or clearance from the White House to publish his piece.
"Well he made a statement representing himself," Trump told reporters in a briefing Wednesday. "He shouldn't be doing that. No, I have a very good relationship with Anthony."
According to officials, Navarro ignored orders from White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to cease all criticism directed to Fauci. Speaking to reporters traveling on Air Force One on Wednesday, Meadows said that the article was a violation of protocol and that "[it] was not supported overtly or covertly by anyone in the West Wing."
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan also voiced his support for Fauci, saying that the attacks were "absolutely outrageous."
"It's one of the biggest mistakes, I think, that the administration has made throughout this entire coronavirus response, because Dr. Fauci is, in my opinion, the most respected guy in the administration, and the voice of truth and reason throughout this pandemic," the governor added.
The White House's defense of Fauci is the latest development in the tumultuous relationship between the Trump administration, which has been pushing for reopening the economy, and the infectious disease expert, who has been critical of the government's handling of the pandemic. Last week, Fauci said that the U.S. wasn't "doing great," in terms of its handling of the pandemic – a statement that drew widespread criticism among officials. (Related: "Bad fall and bad winter" – Fauci warns second coronavirus wave "inevitable" if America reopens too soon.)
On Sunday, Adm. Brett Giroir, who leads the federal testing response, challenged Fauci's claim, as well as his suggestion for new hotspots to return to lockdown.
"I respect Dr. Fauci a lot, but Dr. Fauci is not 100 percent right and he also doesn't necessarily, and he admits that, have the whole national interest in mind," Giroir told Meet the Press. "He looks at it from a very narrow public health point of view."
Trump had also taken aim at Fauci in the past, saying that he disagreed with Fauci's assessments.
"Dr. Fauci is a nice man, but he's made a lot of mistakes," he told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been, until recently, a leading figure in the administration's coronavirus response. He recently revealed that he has not met the president since June 2, and has not briefed him in over two months. However, he said that he was "sure" his recommendations to the president were passed on.
"I have a reputation, as you probably have figured out, of speaking the truth at all times and not sugar-coating things," he added. "And that may be one of the reasons why I haven't been on television very much lately."
The U.S. still leads the global tally for coronavirus cases with 3,576,430 infections, as well as 138,360 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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PHOTOS: Snapshots From Fiery 'Bearlesque' Debut
Though a bit overstated (and hyped well enough to impressively nail that max-capacity target), Tabu's "Bearlesque" was frilly and fun in all the right ways when it debuted on gay time around 11 p.m. Saturday night. The show is to continue to appear on Tabu's calendar on a once-a-month basis, with the June date still unannounced.
While I was there, I fluttered around the room and took a few snapshots of the bears (and surprising number of twinks) crowding the room.
UPDATE: G Philly phoned in to Tabu, as well as the event's organizer, to verify that the event did reach max capacity. A change was made as a result.
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These brands all are leading the way with strict MAP policies and enforcement, highest quality products, commitment to retailer support and education. They are partnering closely with NPI in our mission as well. We wanted to raise awareness of these brands in hopes that other retailers and manufacturers would pay attention to the great work of these companies.
Buried Treasure
Buried Treasure is committed to supporting the independent natural products retailer. We have allocated resources to enforce our strict MAP policy across all sales channels. We have open lines of communication with our distributors to cease sales to any e-tailer who violates our MAP. We appreciate the efforts of our retail partners who educate and give personalized service to consumers. We also appreciate Nutrition Products Insider and their efforts to inform retailers and manufacturers on the importance of MAP enforcement.
Enzymedica is a leading brand of natural digestive health and wellness supplements. Privately held, we are dedicated to independent retailers, their staff, and the customers they serve. As one of the first brands in the industry to strictly enforce a minimum advertised price (MAP) policy, we believe that all channels of business should have equal opportunity to thrive. We host education events with independent retailers nationwide specifically about MAP enforcement, how to find brands who support their business, and how to remain competitive in a digital world. Our retailers get the best offers with exclusive discounts and co-op advertising.
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With the introduction of their Premium product line in 2016, Mt. Angel Vitamins has also introduced the implementation of a strict MAP policy of no more than 20% below the MSRP price. In addition, through the enforcement of a detailed Reseller Relationship Policy (RRP), all resellers are restricted from selling to B2B accounts and marketplace websites. Further, websites used to take e-commerce orders must be owned, operated and controlled by the Reseller. These policies and others outlined in their RRP were created to protect independent retailers, and level the playing field between e-commerce and the brick & mortar retail locations.
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Natural Factors is a family owned, fully integrated company, controlling every aspect of the product line to ensure that each and every product is safe and effective. For more than 50 years, Natural Factors has been an industry leader in organic farming, sourcing, and development of raw materials, research and development, and quality assurance. Additionally, Natural Factors is committed to the natural product channel and strictly enforces MAP policies.
Powered by Integrity, NutriGold's mission is to help create a healthier and more sustainable future by making nourishing products, embracing planet-friendly practices and empowering consumers through education. But without the support of brick-and-mortar retailers, fulfilling our mission would be more challenging. It's therefore critical that we support our retailer partners with an aggressive iMAP policy, ensuring our products are not offered at more than 25% off SRP online. With a strong iMAP policy in place, we protect the margins of our partners and maintain our brand equity, so we will both remain viable businesses who can continue to offer sustainably and responsibly sourced natural products for generations to come.
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Redd Remedies is an industry leader with a proven track record of creating award-winning formulas to nourish, support and create balance in the body. Combining ancient healing traditions with modern science, our formulas are produced using a 4-point quality control system far beyond industry standards to meet the highest levels of safety and efficacy. With strong roots in the natural foods industry and the Founder's ownership of a small chain of health food stores, Redd Remedies is committed to helping independent retailers succeed by enforcing a strict MAP policy and building strong partnerships with local health food stores.


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Connecticut auto accidents often turn on the concept of comparative negligence wherein the negligence of each driver is balanced against the other to determine which party is responsible to pay. Passengers who are injured in auto accidents do not have to deal with this concept. It is understood that passengers of vehicles operated by others are literally placing their trust and safety in the hands of those persons. Basically, whoever is driving the vehicle has the duty and obligation to operate his or her vehicle in such a manner as to ensure the safety of their passengers.
When a vehicle passenger is injured, the only proper inquiries are usually related to how badly they are injured, what care they need and what level of compensation is fair and equitable.
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The Beer pump etc!
The barrel is on order and by chance I saw a beer pump on gumtree that was bieng sold in Berwick. There was a traditional hand pull and a Fosters pump, £60 for both. I was not interested in the Fosters one so asked if the hand pull would be sold separately, yes and for £30. Happy days. Arrangements were made to collect it on a Sunday morning at 10am. Pump was collected and cash handed over.
Dirty Dirty pump.....
The pump was in need of a clean, but a good going over with brass cleaner and a bit of wood polish soon saw it sparkling like new. I did of course clean it before I tested it......
Time to test. A simple way is to put the hose into a bucket of water and pull the handle! This was not outwith my grasp and a couple of buckets from the cleaners cupboard soon saw the pump in action. It is working perfectly.
what now?
Well a few things still to be done, I designed a pump clip. It's a combination of the St Andrews Berwick Rangers Supporters logo and the Bear Claw pump clip. I've adjusted the colours to create the feeling of a Spiralling Mind (the name of the ale). A drip tray has been ordered and a sparkler. A bit of hose has also been ordered with the attachments required to connect it to a barrel. That should be that!
Things have arrived!
drip tray and sparklerr have arrived along with a bit of pipe. Just need the barrel connector and we are all set.
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Save That Shopping Cart! Tips To Prevent Cart Abandonment
Digital Marketing
How many times have you gone to a website, put something in your cart only to leave it there? Now imagine condensing the amount of people that abandon their carts over the course of a month into one single day. We call it Cyber Monday and it is right on the horizon. Make sure you are ready for all the Cyber Monday activity by setting up systems to take advantage of abandoned shopping carts.
By this point, you've probably already created your marketing campaigns to promote Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but here are some ways you can take your campaigns to the next level.
Timing is Important
The effectiveness of abandoned cart emails is reliant on the timing of the reminder you send to your buyer about what they left in their shopping carts. If you send your email a month later, most likely that person will have forgotten that they even wanted that item, or they may have already purchased it from a competitor.
Create trigger based campaigns that listen for people who added an item to their carts but did not convert by purchasing that item. Then create a wait step, which could be a couple of hours to a day, that sends an email reminder about the items in their cart and that they still have time to make their purchase. Do not send an abandoned cart email if the items are limited–unless you include in the email campaign logic to wait a couple hours, but to not execute the campaign if the items have all been sold and you no longer have inventory.
Incentivize Further
If you really want to move your inventory, then add an additional discount, or points, for people who end up making the purchase after they receive your abandoned cart email. Also, you can use this touch point as an opportunity to include other purchases that are recommended for them–or you can highlight positive reviews from other people who bought that item. Try to think about why the cart didn't convert to a purchase from a customer's point of view –it could have been because of price, because they found something else they liked better, or purely because they were shopping for so many things that they forgot. Pay attention to these conversion pain points and find ways to help people get over them.
Take a look at this Nordstroms email. It is effective because it creates incentives in two ways–the email highlights free shipping and returns, which is an added incentive that a buyer may not have known about, and the email creates a sense of urgency by letting the buyer know that popular items may sell out soon.
Beyond the Holidays
A lot of marketers think about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They put together full-blown plans, but often forget about continuing the conversations past these two discount days. To take your campaigns to the next level, make sure to track all of the behaviors that are occurring. Who is purchasing, who is sharing, and who is not purchasing? Then takes your learnings and create behavior based campaigns that address your consumer behaviors, such as triggered campaigns that send messages for people to share on social media, or an invite for people who completed a purchase to enter a loyalty or reward program as a thank you for purchasing.
How have you addressed abandoned carts in the past? What are you doing differently this time around? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get close
Never considered Nick Jonas much of a singer. But close is the only song that has made me ever made me look at him as an artist! The song had me play the youtube video on loop at times, also the video convinced me to pull out my military jacket from the closet. I know I wear a lot of blacks but I couldn't get myself to wear the black tee with this jacket, although it would have created a classic military style outfit. But the combat boots and military jacket together created too much a brutal strength in the outfit and the orange bought a pleasant bit of sunshine to the outfit.
Let's face it we are teaching our young kids that love is a battlefield even before they experience love for themselves. Yet,I have to say Tove lo sings the best part in the song.
[Tove Lo:]
Oh man, oh man
I am not really known forever being speechless
But now, but now somehow
My words roll off my tongue right onto your lips, oh
I'm keeping cool while you keep smiling
Saying all the things I'm thinking
Oh man, oh man
Jacket : Westside | tee: H&M | BFjeans:Forever21 | Shoes: Streetstylestore | Necklaces :Brigade road | Sunglasses : Koovs
Always in love,
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In light of the global health crisis that is COVID-19 and the accompanying economic uncertainty, many economists and analysts predicted a recession would hit in 2020.
After a long period of recovery and job growth since the Great Recession of 2008, the tide may be turning. 2020 brings much uncertainty and economic factors: a global pandemic, Federal Reserve interest rates at zero, an oil price war, and a U.S. presidential election all in one year. What goes up, must eventually come down.
A recession is bound to happen at some point, because that is the nature of business cycles. It is worth it for staffing firm owners to at least consider what a possible recession means for staffing, and what can be done to prepare.
The Great Recession of 2008 is still fresh in the minds of many business owners. As a country, we survived a cumulative decline of 5.1% in GDP, and saw 8.7 million jobs disappear. It took almost five years to recover the jobs lost during the 18 months of the Great Recession. In terms of the staffing industry, US staffing revenue declined 28% in 2009 and more than a third of staffing employees lost their jobs. The industry bounced back fairly quickly compared to other ones, reaching prerecession highs in 2011 and 2012. The rest of the economy did not recover fully until 2014. Staffing revenue has grown ever since as a tightening labor market and skills gaps made such services even more in demand, and as of recently we have nearly doubled revenue since the dip in 2009.
Despite all of our data and knowledge, recessions are still very hard to predict. Since World War II, there have been 11 recessions. The current economic expansion we are in began in mid-2009, making it the third longest expansion in history. Unfortunately, good times cannot last forever and many economists predict a recession within the next two years.
Even for the most optimistic among us, there are some concerns on the horizon. Namely:
The stock market has taken a dive over the past few weeks, suggesting that investors are still worried that the pandemic's disruptions to the economy could be more severe than expected. China, where the outbreak started, has seen a sharp decline that could offer clues to what is coming for the US.
- Federal Reserve rates
While the Fed has shown full commitment to mitigate the damage, a low-rate environment over the past few years has depleted much of its firepower. The central bank on Sunday cut interest rates to a range of 0 to 0.25%, which means it is effectively out of basis points, unless officials decide to move to negative rates.
- Oil price wars
If Saudi Arabia and Russia continue to oversupply the oil market in their price war, the built-up inventory could keep crude prices low for an extended period and severely pressure the oil industry.
- US Presidential election
The U.S. presidential election has left investors even more uncertain about what economic policy and the health-care system will look like a year from now, and uncertainty discourages risk-taking and capital spending.
Recessions happen because labor grows scarce and wages climb, which prompts businesses to ease back on hiring. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to quell inflation, which essentially puts the brakes on the economy. Geopolitical shocks – such as global pandemics – can also curb growth and throw the economy out of whack.
Historically, the longer that goes between recessions, the worse it is for the American public. As previously stated, we are in the midst of the third longest economic expansion in recent history. A few factors make the next recession a cause for concern, beyond just the regular concerns of job security and financial stability.
One factor that could contribute to a worse recession is that unemployment insurance is harder to get than ever before. During the massive layoffs of the Great Recession, Congress increased the duration of unemployment benefits beyond 26 weeks that states provide. Since then, Congress has allowed those benefits to expire and many states have cut their unemployment programs or made it harder to get or keep them with additional requirements and scrutiny.
Another unique aspect of the next recession will be the prevalence of alternative work – aka temporary jobs with no benefits, such as driving for Lyft or Uber. 16% of the workforce currently takes part in alternative work, or gigs, and in a recession that is likely to grow. The people working such jobs may also be ineligible for unemployment, since if they're not actual employees of the firm they work for their state won't have W2 forms on file reflecting their earnings.
Temporary staffing is a fairly solid indicator of where the economy is headed, as trends in the employment of temporary workers presage shifts in general employment. So once temporary work starts dropping, other job losses are likely to follow.
The main reason that companies use staffing firms is flexibility. So in a recession, often the first costs to go are contingent workers. It is less of a blow to moral, and there are no severance or separation packages to deal with. On the flip side, staffing firms are also relied on for affordable labor when a company is looking to cut back on benefit payments.
During a recession, temporary worker levels will most likely drop. However, when recovery starts, you will most likely see a boom as companies start to test the waters with temporary help.
The best thing to do in an environment where a recession seems imminent is to keep tunnel vision on your business. Rather than trying to time the market, focus on what you do best: helping place talent to businesses who need it. While there is not a lot you can do to plan for a recession, it might be prudent to consider how your business would approach various revenue scenarios, such as a 20-30 percent downturn if a recession were to hit.
You also have to consider whether your staffing firm has enough liquidity on hand to weather a crisis. A line of credit with a bank is one option. In a pre-recession environment, it is worth looking in to specialty funding such as invoice factoring to improve your cash flow. Payroll funding companies are not subject to the same government oversight as banks and do not require as much scrutiny. For some staffing firms, specialty financing might be the better way to go.
For a more in depth look at staffing firms and recessions, download the free whitepaper The Staffing Firm Guide to Navigating a Recession. For more information on payroll funding, request a free funding consultation today.
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Henning Mankell's Last Wallander Novel Arrives
Henning Mankell's Last Wallander Novel Arrives
The Troubled Man
By Henning Mankell
Hardcover, 384 pages
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The Swedish writer Henning Mankell's new novel, The Troubled Man, is another installment of his long-running series about Kurt Wallander, a police detective who works in the southernmost part of Sweden. It's been about 10 years since the last Wallander novel, and this one arrives with a sad announcement — it is likely to be the last.
Mankell is one of Sweden's most popular writers, and his moody police detective is another of Sweden's most popular exports.
As to why this will be the end of the series, Mankell tells Morning Edition guest host Linda Wertheimer, "Maybe I'm a little old-fashioned. In the times where everyone is talking about how everything is a process, I am keen on dots ... you call them a period. I believe in periods. I really thought that now is the ending, to make the final period in the stories of Wallander."
The book is about a Cold War incident involving Sweden and the Soviet Union, and one of the characters is a retired submariner. Mankell describes the real-life inspiration for the story:
"During my lifetime, one of the worst political scandals in Sweden was absolutely what happened surrounding the submarines in Swedish waters in 1982, where there were supposed to be Russian submarines close to Stockholm, and the Swedish army never got one up. And what we know today is that there were no Russian submarines; if there were [any], they were probably American submarines. This is still one of the worst scandals, politically, we have seen."
In the book, the Swedish submariner who is also the father-in-law of Wallander's daughter goes missing, and then his wife goes missing.
"That is the sort of plot that starts everything in this book," Mankell says. "And then I tried to tell the story about all the hypocrisy and all the lying concerning the Swedish neutrality during the 1950s and '60s and even up to today. That is the basic story of this book."
Complicating that basic story is Wallander's age; as the detective is trying to solve the crime, his health is slowly worsening.
"Well, I believe that life is very complicated," Mankell says. "And the only way you can show life in a truthful way is to show how complicated it is, as an individual, but also your relation between a complicated life and the complications you have inside you. So in that sense, I'm happy that I dared to write this rather complicated novel, as you say."
Mankell has said many times that he is nothing like Kurt Wallander, and he denies having similarly bleak visions of life as compared to those of his protagonist.
"I don't believe that I'm scared of dying," he says. "What really scares me, if one day, physically fit, I am told by my wife, 'Henning, you are losing your head, you don't know what you're saying, you're forgetting everything.' That is a sort of fear that many people have, and I wanted to talk a little about that fear. We have to accept that this is a real, real scary thing that can happen when you get old."
And as for whether there may be any hope for a new Wallander book in the future, Mankell has this to say to his fans: "At least I did not make the same mistake as Conan Doyle, who killed off Sherlock Holmes and had to bring him back again. [Wallander's] daughter is also a police officer so, who knows? That's the best answer I can give you."
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The year Kurt Wallander celebrated his fifty-fifth birthday, he fulfilled a long-held dream. Ever since his divorce from Mona fifteen years earlier, he had intended to leave his apartment in Mariagatan, where so many unpleasant memories were etched into the walls, and move out to the country. Every time he came home in the evening after a stressful and depressing workday, he was reminded that once upon a time he had lived there with a family. Now the furniture stared at him as if accusing him of desertion.
He could never reconcile himself to living there until he became so old that he might not be able to look after himself anymore. Although he had not yet reached the age of sixty, he reminded himself over and over again of his father's lonely old age, and he knew he had no desire to follow in his footsteps. He needed only to look into the bathroom mirror in the morning when he was shaving to see that he was growing more and more like his father. When he was young, his face had resembled his mother's. But now it seemed as if his father was taking him over-like a runner who has been lagging a long way behind but is slowly catching up the closer he gets to the invisible finish line.
Wallander's worldview was fairly simple. He did not want to become a bitter hermit growing old in isolation, being visited only by his daughter and perhaps now and then by a former colleague who had suddenly remembered that Wallander was still alive. He had no religious hopes of there being something in store for him on the other side of the black River Styx. There would be nothing but the same darkness that he had once emerged from. Until his fiftieth birthday, he had harbored a vague fear of death, something that had become his own personal mantra-that he would be dead for such a long time. He had seen far too many dead bodies in his life. There was nothing in their expressionless faces to suggest that their souls had been absorbed into some kind of heaven. Like so many other police officers, he had experienced every possible variation of death. Just after his fiftieth birthday had been celebrated with a party and cake at the police station, marked by a speech full of empty phrases by the former chief of police, Liza Holgersson, he had bought a new notebook and tried to record his memories of all the dead people he had come across. It had been a macabre exercise and he had no idea why he had been tempted to pursue it. When he got as far as the tenth suicide, a man in his forties, a drug addict with more or less every problem it was possible to imagine, he gave up. The man had hanged himself in the attic of the condemned apartment building where he lived, hanging in such a way that he was guaranteed to break his neck and hence avoid being slowly choked to death. His name was Welin. The pathologist had told Wallander that the man had been successful-he had proved to be a skillful executioner. At that point Wallander had abandoned his suicide cases and instead stupidly devoted several hours to an attempt to recall the young people or children he had found dead. But he soon gave that up as well. It was too repugnant. Then he felt ashamed of what he had been trying to do and burned the notebook, as if his efforts were both perverted and illegal. In fact, he was basically a cheerful person-it was just that he had allowed another side of his personality to take over.
Death had been his constant companion. He had killed people in the line of duty-but after the obligatory investigation he had never been accused of unnecessary violence.
Having killed two people was the cross he had to bear. If he rarely laughed, it was because of what he had been forced to endure.
But one day he made a critical decision. He had been out near Löderup, not far from the house where his father used to live, to talk to a farmer who had been the target of a very nasty robbery. On the way back to Ystad he noticed a real estate agent's sign picturing a little dirt road where there was a house for sale. He reacted automatically, stopped the car, turned around, and found his way to the address. Even before he got out of the car it was obvious to him that the property was in need of repair. It had originally been a U-shaped building, the bottom half clad in wood. But now one of the wings was missing-perhaps it had burned down. He walked around the house. It was a day in early fall. He could still remember seeing a skein of geese migrating south, flying directly above his head. He peered in through the windows and soon established that only the roof badly needed to be fixed. The view was enchanting; he could just make out the sea in the far distance, and possibly even one of the ferries on the way to Ystad from Poland. That afternoon in September 2003 marked the beginning of a love story with this remote house.
Excerpted from The Troubled Man by Henning Mankell. Copyright 2011 by Henning Mankell. Excerpted by permission of Knopf, a division of Random House Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.


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Integrating New Technologies, Capabilities Brings Printers to the Marketing Table
It's a question asked dozens of times a day by industry watchers and probably considered with outright fear by beleaguered printers: Is print dead?
And the short, emphatic answer? Not just no, but NO!
Printing still plays a significant role in U.S. and global economies. It's a multi-billion dollar industry, and customers are finding that its effectiveness is still unmatched in many cases.
"Print is alive and well, but it's different today," said Jeffery Dickerson, print buyer at State Farm Insurance company. "With more information available on the Web, we've had to look at bridging the two worlds. Our agents are allocating resources to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but some customers prefer printed information. With insight into their preferences, we're able to tailor our marketing material to meet our customers' needs."
Savvy marketers are using as many channels as possible to reach their target demographic and deliver timely, relevant communications to customers. Striking the right balance between print, digital and mobile communication can help organizations open new channels, reach new customers and boost the bottom line.
Online efforts have much of the limelight these days, but integrating print into the communication strategy can help marketers reach customers – often, ones who cannot be reached any other way.
More and more, marketers and print buyers are seeking outside help in integrating all of the components of their campaigns and printers who can now only offer a variety of printing capabilities, but also an understanding of marketing theory and practices are finding a plethora of new business.
Shops that have relied on traditional jobs and projects are now adding wide format and digital printing capabilities and are beginning to expand into other areas like inkjet as a result of the shift in what marketing execs and print buyers need and demand.
Working in Harmony
Digital communication may offer the benefit of being delivered "in the moment," but printed pieces carry a credibility that is unmatched. A beautiful four-color printed piece is tangible, making it hard to be ignored and provides the ability to connect with customers emotionally, using words and images. The ability to hold a brochure, catalog, direct mail piece or other collateral is an important part of the consumer experience.
Making it meaningful and relevant requires understanding customer preferences and types of communication that resonate. Through customer relationship management (CRM) technologies, data mining and simply polling customers, many organizations now better understand their customers and how to communicate effectively with them.
"Printed pieces are evolving as more content is going digital, but now we can use data from CRM and DRM technologies to speak to individuals – not just segments, demographics or psychographics," said Melissa Clemente, vice president and print production director, at Draftfcb Chicago. "Companies that are savvy about using those databases can deliver the right message to the right person at the right time. While there's no argument that digital has changed the print landscape, the two mediums play well together, can inform each other and enable organizations to market effectively."
More On-demand
One of the biggest changes to the print landscape is the move from static content production to on-demand print communication. Historically, print buyers purchased large quantities in long runs, based on projected need. But that's changing as more print is managed on an as-needed, on-demand basis.
For example, training manuals at State Farm were once printed in bulk, collated and stored at a company facility where managers could order them as needed. But it was costly to maintain and information was quickly outdated, resulting in high amount of waste. Today, much of the information is now housed online or can be ordered and printed by regional offices as needed. Being able to produce smaller runs enables State Farm to still offer physical materials to its national network of agents, but at a more cost-effective price point.
At Draftfcb, it's not just managing volume, but understanding the end-user and the types of materials that resonate best.
"Digital printing has come a long way," Clemente added. "We are now in a place where every printed piece can be a one-off and directed to an individual with pertinent, timely information and relevant offers. Through new technologies, we can design template programs, whether it's a catalog, direct mail piece or brochure where all of the four-color content, whether it's an image, headline or copy can be customized and printed beautifully. The possibilities are endless and really exciting.
As a result, marketers are looking to printers that not only have VDP capabilities, but who also know how to best harness the power that VDP offers in order to achieve the results the campaigns require.
In Capturing the Campaign – Part 2, you'll learn more about emerging print technologies that assist printers in getting their fair share of this exciting opportunity.


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Bourne bests Cotuit
By the time this story is read, the Cape Cod Baseball League Championship may have been completed, a new champ crowned as the top team of 2012. For disappointed local fans, that team isn't Cotuit, which fell to the Bourne Braves in the playoffs last weekend.
After a stellar season that ended with a 30-14 regular season record and a league-topping 60 points, Cotuit was deemed the top seed in the playoffs, scheduled to face Bourne in a best-of-three series that began Aug. 9.
Having secured home field advantage, the Kettleers hosted the Braves in Game 1, a game that took fans on a rollercoaster ride of emotions before leaving them stunned when Cotuit fell 12-7.
The Braves quickly put the Kettleers on notice, swinging to a 6-0 lead and getting the best of Cotuit's starting pitcher Adam McCreery, who lasted less than two innings in which he relinquished five runs to the upper Cape foes.
At the bottom of the second, with Bourne leading 6-0, the Kettleers knew it was time to step up their game, and step it up they did, plating seven runs in the second to take a one-run lead.
It was the man with the marvelous smile, Tony Kemp, who put Cotuit on the scoreboard, blasting a two-run homer, his fourth of the summer, over the fence to start a fire.
Also scoring was Galli Cribbs, who reached on a walk before coming home on a hit from Adam Nelubowich, with Aramis Garcia coming in on a hit from Daniel Aldrich.
Mike Ford, who went 4-for-5 in the outing, brought Aldrich in with his double before crossing the plate on a Tim Kiene hit.
Unfortunately, Cotuit couldn't sustain its momentum and the Braves chipped away at their lead with Joe Jackson's two-run homer proving the first insult. Two more runs apiece in the sixth and seventh capped off the win for Bourne.
With a stiff breeze blowing across Doran Park Aug. 11, a day after a rainout, Game 2 got under way in Bourne, with the Kettleers rallying to a 4-2 victory that forced a decisive Game 3.
Fans watched nervously as their beloved Kettleers fell behind 2-0 early on, but Cotuit soldiered on, battling back thanks to a late-game triple by James Roberts, with Jacob Valdez adding an insurance run in the ninth.
Roberts' hit came in the sixth, with the heavy hitter coming home on an errant throw that made all the difference to Cotuit in the end.
Another key to the Kettleers' success that night was closer Dan Slania who drew six outs against his foes to earn the save, one of which was a strikeout of LJ Mazzilli, one of Bourne's best.
The heartbreak happened Aug. 12 in Game 3 when the Kettleers let go of a lead they'd held onto through six innings, giving way to the Braves.
Playing once again at Lowell Park, the Kettleers were led by pitcher Dusty Isaacs, who held Bourne scoreless through six innings, only allowing three hits.
Meanwhile, Cotuit took a 1-0 lead when Patrick Biondi blazed home on a single from Jacob May in the second, setting Kettleer fans cheering.
Then came what proved to be a devastating eighth for Cotuit, as relief pitcher Cameron Griffin allowed two Bourne runs in his 1/3 inning before giving way to Ryan Connolly, who allowed another two to put the Braves ahead 5-1.
Enter Biondi and Kemp, who refused to go down without a serious fight. After Biondi slammed an RBI single that brought in Ford, Kemp hit a two-run homer to narrow Bourne's lead to 5-4.
An RBI double from Bourne's Trent Gilbert, however, put hopes of a Cotuit rally on the cliff's edge, with Bourne pitcher John Farrell saving the game for the Braves and bringing the Kettleers' 2012 season to a close.
While Cotuit's season didn't end with the championship trophy, the team and two of its players did collect a bit of hardware prior to Game 1 in the playoffs.
The team was first presented with the Western Division Champions trophy for having the top record in the West, followed by the President's Trophy, awarded to the team with the best overall league record.
Closer Dan Slania was presented with the Russell Ford Award for his efforts at the plate, which included an ERA of 1.25 and 39 strikeouts.
Teammate Patrick Biondi was given the Thurman Munson Award for his prowess at the plate. Biondi boasted a .388 batting average, 37 runs scored, six doubles, and 19 RBIs.
Both Biondi and Slania were CCBL All-Stars for the West this season.
At press time Wareham was set to host the Y-D Red Sox in Game 2 of the championship round.


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Notorious NYCK
Earth Shattering Beauty, Style and Health News from a Neurotic New Yorker
Another year, another 2000 or so points on my Sephora VIB rewards card. Product junkie that I am, I just cannot resist the lure of new products and their seductive claims. So yes, I buy a lot of them. You would think that after years of trying everything under the sun, I would be skeptical or at least circumspect about the capabilities of any given lotion, potion or makeup palette. But hope still springs eternal. I am, still, somehow convinced that every new product I try is going to be the one that makes me richer, smarter, prettier, taller, thinner and younger looking. With these incredibly lofty expectations, you can understand the massive disappointment that usually ensues. But all things considered, there were some pretty great product introductions last year. And while they may not have changed my life, they did go far in making it a little more glamorous. So, here, my 2012 favorites: The Superstars: AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion ($11.99), drugstore.com If you have keratosis pilaris (those red bumps that cluster on the backs of the arms and fronts of your legs), you may have tried OTC and prescription remedies, like Lac-Hydrin, that feature ammonium lactate, a combination of exfoliating lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide, an ammonia derivative that adjusts the pH of skin to facilitate the penetration of the lactic acid. Not to mince words, but these lotions smell like hell and feel just as bad; they sit on top of skin imparting a slimy residue. AmLactin, however, is the exception to the rule. While it does feature ammonium lactate, this lotion is mercifully odorless, absorbs beautifully, tackles the bumps and leaves skin looking and feeling just lovely.
Lancôme Génifique Eye Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activating Concentrate ($68), sephora.com I have always have been skeptical of eye products with "cooling wands" and "massaging balls." Did I really just use those two phrases consecutively in print? Crazy. But truly, I find products that feature them beyond flummoxing. First off, the hot puffiness (it is inflammation after all) under my eyes heats them up in a New York minute, so their "cooling" benefits, if there are such things, are rendered null and void almost instantly. Secondly, these products require several extra minutes every morning (on top of all my other myriad beauty rituals) to massage, roll, knead, and pummel my puffs into submission. And what's to prevent all of that trapped fluid from re-collecting later in the day? Absolutely nothing, it seems. Because by noon I'm pretty much back to ground zero from a bags standpoint even, after all of that work.
But this product is brilliant. While it does involve several minutes with one of those applicators, the massage roller administers a truly effective bag-shrinking, caffeine-based, light-diffusing serum. The wand/serum combo actually do make my eyes look lighter, brighter, fresher and perhaps even a bit younger looking. It even improves the look of my now just-starting-to-sag (heaven help me) upper lids, and the results seem to last throughout the day.
Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection Tint SPF 40 ($40), sephora.com As I've written before, this is an absolutely fabulous tinted moisturizer. It's like liquid silk—blurring my imperfections, easing dryness, providing a high SPF and giving my sallow complexion a healthy shot of color.
Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic Acid & Retinol Brightening Solution ($85) and Dr. Dennis Gross Active Vitamin D Serum Oil ($65), dgskincare.com I am writing about these two products together since I started using them at the same time. Both of them contain retinol and ferulic acid to help combat sun damage, including lines, wrinkles and loss of radiance. But they also serve separate functions. The Serum Oil also improves firmness with vitamin D and essential oils, plus boosts moisture with hyaluronic acid. The Brightening Solution tackles enlarged pores with salicylic acid and evens out redness and pigmentation issues with Azelaic Amino Acid and Bearberry.
In the morning, after cleansing, I apply the Brightening Solution followed by just 2-3 drops of the Serum-Oil. It's pretty rich stuff, so it's better to err on the side of having to add more than trying to blot the excess away. I wait several minutes for it to soak in, and then I follow up with a moisturizer with sunscreen. This probably sounds like a really high-maintenance routine for someone who is loathe to take a few extra minutes to massage in eye serum with a wand applicator. But the compliments on my "fresh, radiant complexion" from random strangers on the street, sales women in stores and the women who work in my dentist's office have proven to me that the results I am getting from these products is worth the additional effort of using them. I also dab on the oil by itself at night if I choose to go out without makeup, or pat a tiny amount over my foundation for an added glow if I am going somewhere fancy.
The Stinkers: Amazingly, there were relatively few casualties in terms of my beauty product purchases in 2012. TRESemme FreshStart Waterless Foam Shampoo, For Dry/Curly to Normal Hair was pretty bad. But I expected as much. Dry shampoo and curly hair don't really mix. The only way to evenly distribute a foaming, waterless shampoo is to comb it completely through hair. But combing curly hair when it's dry is a recipe for frizz, flyaways and separated curls. Not an attractive look by any stretch of the imagination. And not combing dry shampoo completely through hair is a recipe for flakes, clumps and random bits of things sticking to it. You see the dilemma. So I'm not really all that mad at this product because it was doomed from its inception.
But one purchase really, really disappointed me. I know it's partly my fault because my expectations were so high. But still. Here it is. The Notorious NYCK 2012 Stinker of the Year Award goes to:
John Paul Mitchell The Truth About Curls I cannot tell you how excited I was about this line after I read about it in umpteen magazines. The range, which includes a detangling shampoo, leave-in conditioner, styling cream/gel and wave texturizer, promises smooth, frizz-free, bouncy and defined curls—claims that held me in utter thrall. But there were absolutely no signs of the range here in the Bay Area, which seems to get new products practically a year behind markets on the East Coast. Spoiled Beauty Editor and New Yorker that I am, I'm used to trying everything first. So it frustrated me beyond the pale that I could not, for the life of me, procure these products. They finally rolled their way into San Francisco when I was about to abandon all hope of ever seeing them, so I eagerly shelled out $60+ for the shampoo, conditioner and styling gel/cream. But let me just tell you, John Paul Mitchell should be ashamed of himself. The products left my fine, curly hair flat, greasy and beyond listless. I now use the shampoo to hand-wash my sweaters and the conditioner as a pinch hitter for shaving cream in the shower. And as for the cream/gel, does anyone have Medusa's mailing address? I hear she wants her styling product back.
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This week, I made SkinnyTaste's Jamaican Coconut {Chicken} Stew and it took me right to the islands (where I belong). This Jamaican dish opened me up to a new seasoning that is quickly becoming my favorite.
Do yourself a favor and put "Caribbean Jerk" seasoning on your grocery list, right now. You'll thank me later. Actually, just go ahead and put all of the items from the ingredient list below on your grocery list. If you like dishes with a little spice, you've just got to try this recipe!
1 lb. chicken, chopped into bite size chunks
1 tbsp. caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 scallions, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 can coconut milk
Season chicken with jerk seasoning. Drop 1 tbsp. coconut oil in large skillet. Cook chicken in skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add onions, bell peppers, jalapeno and half of the chopped scallions. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk. Stir well, turn off heat, cover and let sit for about 5 minutes. Serve over rice. Garnish with remainder of scallions.
The original recipe called for shrimp instead of chicken. I think it would be amazing with shrimp, as well. We just had chicken on hand, instead. The original recipe for this dish can be found, here: Jamaican Coconut Stew.
This stew has one of those sauces that you can't help but swipe a finger at the remnants on your plate when you're finished. Trust me, I know from experience.


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Conservation North, supported by Geos Institute science, pushes for ban on old growth logging in world class inland rainforest in British Columbia.
When professional foresters Al Gorley and Garry Merkel were appointed to lead a sweeping review of how B.C.'s old-growth forests are managed, they made a deal with each other before hitting the road.
They wouldn't come to a single conclusion until they had wrapped up what Gorley calls their "listening phase" — four months touring the province and gathering input from people of all walks of life, from forestry company executives to people who came in "off of the street or out of their garden and just wanted to share a personal perspective."
After visiting 30 communities, the duo is taken aback by the consensus they've encountered as they prepare to wrap up the "listening" phase of the old-growth strategic review this week.
Keep reading: "Amid forestry struggles, panel finds 'surprising' consensus on old-growth logging concerns in B.C.", by Sarah Cox, published Jan 27, 2020 at The Narwhal.
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Looking for sale property in Bali? You can be swayed by certain myth in which Bali has slow pace of economy. Basically, this can lead to almost all property owners in taking the time for deciding whether they are about to purchase sale property in Bali. As a matter of fact, there are several reasons why any property owner are not supposed to trust such kind of myth. Differently with other regions of the island, sale property in Bali goes rapidly. It doesn't mean that you have to make any decision in rush at the time you purchase a property in Bali. But it is recommended that you should find your dream house in this beautiful island before everything is too late. So keep on reading this article for finding out some reasons why sale properties in Bali goes rapidly during the past five years.
1. Incredible place with friendly people. Everyone knows Bali and it is regarded as one of the friendliest place on earth in which millions of tourists flock each year for visiting this magnificent place and enjoy the great hospitality by the native Balinese people. Bali offers very abundance of chances for almost all property owners to make great investment and it brings comfortable living places for those who plan to stay permanently. Bali is very incredible in almost every aspect and this is the main reason why sale property in Bali continually escalating on yearly basis.
2. Strong cultural island with unique religious activities. Lots of cities in Bali are located conveniently merely only taken within short time. You can go to almost all cities in Bali that you want to visit by shorter time. You can go to Kuta after spending a great breakfast by enjoying the beautiful sunrise of Sanur. Living everywhere in Bali doesn't force you to go for miles only to enjoy the beauty of beaches which are spread out throughout this island. Sale property in Bali goes rapidly as Balinese native people are very friendly and they keep their religious culture strongly though many tourists or visitors come by.
3. Wonderful outdoors activities and places. One thing that most foreigners or tourists like to do in Bali is doing lots of outdoor activities. Surfing, sun bathing or any kind of activities on beaches are available here. There are also some places to enjoy the outdoor beauty of natural forests in Bali for a serene quest. Bali is indeed one of the most magnificent islands in the universe , as it features great beaches and a remarkable tropical climate that which can't be surpassed with any other place in the world. This is another reason why sale property in Bali goes rapidly.
4. Best chances in real estate investment business. Differently with other parts of Indonesia, the rate of unemployment rate in Bali is very low. The island is very active and strongly existing as the best place on the point of economic from other places in Indonesia. Surely, real estate business sector proves it.
There is no need to wait any longer for making investment in Bali real estate. The rapid grow of sale property is the main proof of the triumphant business.


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Thursday, April 4, 2013
'Tis the Season for some Unity FUN!
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Wow, these are fabulous projects, Thienly! Love the new Itty Bitty's. Off to shop.....ReplyDelete
I'm in awe of all of these.ReplyDelete
Great cards Thienly!ReplyDelete
All I can say is AMAZING. Love all the elements of the cardsReplyDelete
Fantastic cards!ReplyDelete
your cards are fabulous! love all of the great elements you have added! :)ReplyDelete
These are awesome, Thienly. Always love seeing what you've created.ReplyDelete
Lesley @ Trendy Twine
Such great cards! I love all your layering and little details...simply fabulous!ReplyDelete
WOW Amazing cards. I love how you work the kits images into works of art.ReplyDelete
All so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
AMAZING as always Thienly!ReplyDelete
Loving these cards! You always pay so much attention to the littlest of details, perfect paper choices and just great composition. I adore this new release!ReplyDelete
OMG I am soooo in love with your cards, the details, the colors, the stamping and layering.....everything!!! I wish I could make cards like you....you have truly inspired me!ReplyDelete
LOOOOOVE your cards!!! Great details. I love that view finder stamp so much I had to buy it! I had so many of those when I was a kid!ReplyDelete
You always make these stamps come alive in your creations. Great combinations in these and such fun detail. :)ReplyDelete
Loving all of your cards. Your details are amazing. I love everything about each of them. This new release is so much fun.ReplyDelete
All the project are so much fun with all the cool stamps. Love the movie stamps.ReplyDelete
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Wow--so many ideas here! Way to go!ReplyDelete
I love all of your examples! Makes me want to play (and order!!)ReplyDelete
Great ideas! Love the stamps you used! The viewfinder is really fun!ReplyDelete
Oh my, but you are so talented. These cards ROCK !!ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards. Love all of the layers. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
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Such beautiful creations!ReplyDelete
Your cards are wonderful! There are so many awesome stamps being released today! Love your creativity!! TFS God bless!!ReplyDelete
Super terrific work. Love them all. I'm trying to pick a favorite, but can't.ReplyDelete
I cant wait till Christmas!!ReplyDelete
Wow! you are so clever! What cool ways to use these stamps!ReplyDelete
I love all your cards but especially the ferris wheel, my favorite stamp of all time!ReplyDelete
So many fun and cool things to see on your post!!! Thank you for showing the way you use all the great unity stamps. You are so creative!ReplyDelete
your cards are always so amazing and these are no exception! LOVE THEM ALL!ReplyDelete
Great cards! Love all of those layered elements- great eye candy!ReplyDelete
what a fun card. I love the bright awesome colors.ReplyDelete
these are all wonderful but I just LOVE that viewfinder stamp!ReplyDelete
All 3 are awesome cards! I love the viewfinder one-very cute with all of the layering.ReplyDelete
Such beautiful cards and I like the colors used. TFS AJ-ReplyDelete
You've been a busy girl! These are wonderful!!! Love what you did with the little fold... And so sweet of ya to mention me <3 you always work wonders with the stamps... Totally your 'thing'. Great work my friend!ReplyDelete
I love all of these amazing cards but especially the one using the newest SMAK!ReplyDelete
Wow, Thienly, your cards look Amazing!! Wonderful layering and great designs. LOVE them!!ReplyDelete
Love all the different stamps & elements on your cards! So much fun!ReplyDelete
Love all the layers and details on your cards! Wow!ReplyDelete
Three amazing cards!!ReplyDelete
Wow!! You are so talented! These projects are all just incredible. So beautiful!! Thank you for the inspiration!ReplyDelete
Wow-I love all three! My favorite is the one with the cork and the tickets-so bright and cheerful!ReplyDelete
The viewmaster card with the tickets is so freaking adorable!! Love all the details and the layering!! Thank you so much for the great ideas!ReplyDelete


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Nobody Puts Baby Behind Bars
By Steve EricksonMarch 22, 2019
A car chase earlier this week in the San Fernando Valley, California culminated in a shocking, albeit, wildly entertaining end.
According to ABC7, a reckless driver refused to pull over when police cruisers attempted to apprehend him. Evading police from Calabasas to Laurel Canyon Boulevard, the driver was eventually stopped when California Highway Patrol performed the PIT maneuver, spinning the car to bring the perp to a halt. That's when things got . . . funky.
While officers steadied their guns on the suspect, the man exited his car, stepped into his spotlight (provided by police helicopters), and proceeded to perform an impromptu breakdance routine that lasted nearly 15 seconds. The b-boy was then taken into police custody before he could pop-lock-drop.
We can't urge our readers enough to remain decent, upstanding citizens (. . . but if you were to find yourself being pursued in a car chase by police—just hypothetically speaking of course—the least you could do is turn yourself over to the authorities with true style, like this law-breaking breakdancer).
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Sales were brisk at the Treasure Crest executive condominium (EC) showflat over the weekend with nearly 72 per cent of the units snapped up.
Developer Sim Lian Group said 362 out of the 504 homes at the project in Anchorvale Crescent found buyers over the two days, with all 56 four-bedroom units selling out. It said in a statement that most of the buyers are living in the north-east region, mainly Punggol, Sengkang and Hougang.
Sim Lian noted that about 62 per cent of the units sold were booked by first-time buyers with the rest bought by HDB upgraders. While the sales figure was healthy, it was still well below the number who expressed interest during a 10-day e-application period that ended on July 10. The project was more than 2.1 times subscribed with 1,077 e-applications lodged.
Treasure Crest comprises 84 three-bedroom units, 364 premium three-bedders and the four-bedders across eight 15-storey towers with flat sizes ranging from 958 to 1,345 sq ft. The project is expected to receive its temporary occupation permit by 2019.
The average price is $742 per sq ft (psf). Sim Lian said a three-bedroom unit has a starting price of $677,000 ($707 psf), while three-bedroom premium units start from $735,000 ($683 psf). The 99-year leasehold project is near Sengkang MRT station and has amenities such as a heated dip pool and jacuzzi alcove spa.
It is Sim Lian's second EC launch this year, following the Wandervale EC, which hit the market in February. The developer said 75 per cent of the 534 units at Wandervale in Choa Chu Kang has been sold.
The three other EC projects launched this year - The Visionaire and Parc Life in Sembawang and Northwave in Woodlands - all have a large number of unsold units. Despite the strong sales at Treasure Crest, analysts expect demand for ECs will continue to hinge on pricing and location.
Savills Singapore research head Alan Cheong noted: "It would be a mistake to look at the sales and say it is a reflection of the market. It is not. EC sales will still be project-specific based on the price and locational attributes."
Century 21 Singapore chief executive Ku Swee Yong said the pricing of Treasure Crest could also weigh on competing projects nearby. "Developers in that vicinity would have to reference this as a new point. Sim Lian's remaining 140 over units, they will still be priced competitively, and if you have unsold stock, there would be some pressure," Mr Ku added.
He cited three EC projects that may be affected: The Vales in Anchorvale Crescent, The Terrace in Edgedale Plains and Waterwoods in Punggol Field Walk.


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Although we took part in the recent Day of Mourning event here locally I was unable to be part of the national event which was held under the Statehouse in Albany, New York. The event was so wonderfully organized by Elizabeth Johnson who is known as The Activist Mommy on Facebook where here video views number in the 10's of millions.
This wasn't a political rally, but a call to repent and mourn over the Church's apathy towards the pre-born and our unwillingness to actively fight for a culture of life here in America. The solemn assembly was a response to the attempted "legalization" of infanticide in New York.
As so often happens with the Left they gain ground by constantly changing the words that they use. Just when they get us used to "choice" they pop the clutch and head straight to infanticide. We are so screwed up that now we are debating whether or not a woman has a "choice" to kill her baby after it is born.
I will no longer refer to baby murder as abortion. I invite you to join me in calling it what it has always been. INFANTICIDE. Soon, if you don't wake up, they will be "choosing" to kill 3 year olds who wet the bed. After all, if a Mommy can kill her born baby, what is to prevent her from choosing to kill her 1st grader? Semantics. It is all a play on words and we have yet to figure it out. Abortion is Murder…always has been…always will be. Those on the Left just don't like calling things by their proper name.
But my real rub comes from those of us in the Right who have lost our ability to make an argument. Nearly every position that the Left takes is either built on a lie or on the defiance of Truth. They selectively use Science when it makes their argument, but ignore it when it doesn't. Many of us understand the game but we are usually way to late in reacting.
The Left has used the Courts to bully us into submission. Whenever one of their pet issues does not have popular support they simply file suit in some court where a socialist judge sits and have him/her overturn popular beliefs and standards by judicial fiat. The Left is systematically destroying everything buy using judges to override the will of the people.
We, God fearing Americans, are always slow to react. We have yet to come to the realization that courts cannot make law and that the opinion of a court is just that…an opinion…and does not carry the weight of law. One of the gripes of our Founders, in the Declaration of Independence, was that the King was "giving His assent to their Acts of Pretended legislation."
That is what we are dealing with in America…Pretended Legislation…which in common-man terms means that it was "no law at all." Homosexual marriage, Roe V Wade, removal of prayer and religious activities in schools, and the removal of the 10 Commandments off of government buildings is "no law at all." Pretended legislation. Legislation by judges. Oligarchial. Separation of the Church from the government is a lie.
Have you ever heard of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution? The Left uses it all of the time when they want homos to marry…or girls to be Boy Scouts…or boys who think they are girls competing as women in women's sporting events. The Amendment has that catch phrase at the end of it, EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS…which makes all this foolishness possible.
But it is imperative that we read and understand the entire Amendment because it is in the very first phrase that the Left's "right" to infanticide is completely destroyed. Are you ready? Just read below.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Did you catch it? Do you need to read it again? ALL PERSONS BORN…a BORN baby is a citizen. All rights granted to every other citizen apply to the baby. EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS….remember?
Neither the State nor the Feds can give a mother the right to kill another CITIZEN. To refuse to offer a child who survived an abortion the equal protection that a Doctor or Hospital would provide to any other citizen is a blatant violation of the Constitutional Rights of that baby. That right is INALIENABLE. No vote of a group of pro-abortion legislators can take that right away.
Where in the world are the Christian attorneys? Why haven't they already filed a restraining order to keep infanticide from going in to effect in New York? The Left files suit at the first sign of opposition. The right sits around and complains about how unfair everything is.
I am not a lawyer and far be it from me to give legal advice, but how any Legislature anywhere can strip a newly born American citizen the equal protection of the law is legal fiction on steroids.
The pro-aborts for years have told us unborn babies were not people. Now they changed their minds and said born citizens aren't citizens either. Why do we let them have it both ways? A baby is a citizen at birth…isn't that what they tell us about anchor babies? But a baby born to a mother who doesn't want her is not a citizen at birth? If the birth was "accidental" the child doesn't have equal protection of the laws?
Isn't there some lawyer out there with enough sense to file a suit and put a stop to such foolishness?
A child becomes a citizen at birth. All citizens have equal protection of the laws. A mother does not have citizenship-cancellation rights for her child. At least not yet. Give them time.
Every legislator who will not protect the rights of an American citizen has violated the oath of office and should be removed. Why is this so hard for the Right to understand?
© 2019 Dave Daubenmire – All Rights Reserved
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From the bottom of my heart I can tell you this: I don't know if 2018 is going to be a good year. Heck, 2017 was hell so I haven't got my hopes up. However, I have already got a few landmark events which I know are going to be wonderful. They truly are what, on the tough days, I'm hanging onto.
So! I'm going to share a few with you.
3rd- I am finally seeing Hamilton! Although I've only had this booked for around a year, I have been waiting for this moment for about two years and a half, and honestly recently have been tearing up over it because I can't quite fathom that it's actually happening. I'm also going with two friends who are off at uni, so i'm more than excited to see them again.
4th- This is the next time I have planned to see Jadey. I mean, I only saw her at the end of December (so this is a smaller gap in seeing her than has been in the past) but I miss her a lot. I'm extremely excited to see her, it really is pushing me through the week.
It is around this time I'm planning to go to Budapest. I'm going with my grandma, and as my birthday present from last year they are kindly paying for some of it. I love travelling, as you all know, so am very excited. (Also, If you have any recommendations of vegan places I would love to know!)
21st- This is the day before my sister's 16th birthday, and as her birthday present… it's time for Hamilton take 2! I'm excited to see it again and am very lucky to, and feel great about being able to take her.
In April, I'm off to Paris! My time off work actually got confirmed yesterday so it's now official. This is the third springtime in a row I've gone to Paris (I have been in March/April, then May, now April again). I am hoping, of course, to go back to Disneyland, too. It's my happy place.
Right… So this is getting predictable… I may (or may not) be seeing Hamilton for a third time in June. I feel totally blessed to see it once, never mind twice or three times, but will never be any less excited.
3rd- It's my biiiirthday! As every year on this date, of course. But on this date I become officially… no longer a teen! Pretty cool. It's kind of strange I will soon be in my twenties…
Well, who isn't already excited for Christmas?!
So, 2018 already has some things to look forward to and many uncomfirmed too.
Me and my friend Izzy are set to plan a holiday (though we're still not sure where to- we have many, many places we want to go to), I know we're also going to go Charity shopping in Chelsea at some point too, and I also got a Lush Spa Treatment for my birthday so that will be happening soon, too!
I'm sure i'll have many more plans made at some point too, but at the moment these are my good old landmarks to look forward to in the year.
Do you have any set plans? Are any of your plans similar to mine? What are you most excited for this year?
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The NBA is developing into a 12-month entity for its loyalists. But for more casual fans, the rhythm of the sports schedule has a way of concealing the league until winter. The beginning of the season is overshadowed by the World Series, and then football demands attention through January.
So the Christmas Day slate — five games this year, ranging in juiciness — is something of an unofficial tip-off for late-arriving fans. Sure, football is at its intoxicating peak, but this is the NBA's day without the distraction of a bowl game or compelling NFL action.
If you missed the first two-plus months of the NBA season, we've got you covered with a dozen story lines that have been fun to follow.
Five minutes into the season, the biggest free agent to change teams last summer snapped his leg — and somehow his team is still thriving. While Gordon Hayward's status for a late-season return is unclear — and a weekly topic in Boston — Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge's many moves this offseason appear clairvoyant. Kyrie Irving is proving he can carry a team, and rookie Jayson Tatum is a future star. The Celtics are likely a year away from truly contending for a championship, but the first two months of the year have indicated that maybe no franchise is set up better for sustained success. Except for a team in the Bay Area ...
Nothing that has happened so far has threatened the Warriors' place as the NBA's nonpareil. Coach Steve Kerr acknowledges it's tough for his team to get excited for the regular season — not that it matters. The Warriors can flip a switch as if they're simply asking Alexa to do it for them. Stephen Curry will take his time healing from an ankle injury, and the other three stars should rest if saddled by a mere paper cut or stomach ache. So long as they're mostly healthy, the Warriors are prohibitive favorites to win their third championship in four years.
After a bumpy start, the favorite in the East is once again the Cavaliers. Despite a hectic offseason and a 5-7 start that caused some panic, Cleveland still has LeBron James, so it's still the king of the Eastern Conference. James, about to turn 33, is casually delivering another MVP-level season. He has improved as a shooter, maintained his idiosyncratic athleticism and feel for the game and somehow has become an even more imposing physical presence while the league around him continues to get smaller.
Sorry, LeBron, the MVP so far is James Harden, who has the Rockets offense humming at a historic rate. The Rockets have made 16 three-pointers per game (more than half their shot attempts are from long range) as they exploit the sport's math by an exponent we've never seen. New addition Chris Paul isn't a redundancy, he's somehow a perfect complement to Harden, both in the way he plays alongside his younger teammate and because he can run the offense while the bearded one rests. Houston still needs to prove its postseason chops, but for now it is the top threat to Golden State.
One super team just beginning to look super is the Thunder. Everyone acknowledged it would take time for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to get comfortable playing alongside Russell Westbrook, whose trademark triple-doubles come with side effects of ball dominance and inefficiency. But the Thunder can't be patient; its timeline is compounded because of George's impending free agency and the widespread assumption that he's headed to Los Angeles. A poor start delegitimized them as a true threat to Golden State, but Oklahoma City won six of seven heading into Christmas.
Maybe we shouldn't have been so quick to judge those trades. When the Pacers let go of George for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, the move was universally panned. When the Bulls signaled their rebuild by dumping Jimmy Butler for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen, disapproval was the common reaction. But the young guys in both trades have all performed well (aside from LaVine, who's rehabbing an injury), and public opinion has shifted decisively.
The Suns nearly burst into flames. The league made it through all of last season without a coach fired. Three games into this season, Earl Watson received a pink slip, his young Phoenix team having been outscored by 92 points in a trio of losses. After that third defeat, point guard Eric Bledsoe revealed he didn't want to be there (at the hair salon, of course) so the Suns shut him down as the front office publicly explored trade possibilities. The Bucks gave up Greg Monroe and a pick to add Bledsoe and fill their biggest positional need. And the Suns, well, they're still bad, but they're less of a laughingstock under interim coach Jay Triano.
Young freaks are getting scarier. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis and Joel Embiid have taken the leap from future stars to Yikes, how do we stop these guys? The sobering answer might be injuries. Porzingis, averaging nearly 25 points, has been slowed by ankle and knee issues — minor but enough to raise the question of whether a 7-foot-3 human can make it through an 82-game season. The 76ers care for the oft-injured Embiid as if he's a precious piece of art, which isn't far off if your idea of aesthetics is back-to-the-basket dominance combined with agility and shooting. His performance in a November win against the Lakers — 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks, seven assists — provided a tantalizing glimpse of his ceiling. Antetokounmpo has been healthy throughout his career, and averaging a career best 29.6 points on 54 percent shooting, so teams are still researching that above question about potentially stopping him.
This rookie class is primed to deliver another wave of stars. Top pick Markelle Fultz played a handful of games before a mysterious injury absence, and No. 2 pick Lonzo Ball's inaccurate shooting has prevented him from living up to unfair expectations. Each might thrive in time, but already, less heralded rookies have emerged as future all-stars. Tatum, Markkanen, the Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, the Mavericks' Dennis Smith and L.A.'s other first-rounder, Kyle Kuzma, highlight a deep class with plenty other immediate contributors.
The Process is finally bearing fruit in Philly. Not mentioned in the above paragraph is Ben Simmons, a redshirt rookie with one of the most diverse skill sets in the league. The rookie of the year front-runner and potential immediate all-star, has teamed with Embiid and rugged small forward Robert Covington to give long-suffering 76ers fans reason to believe that four years of tanking was worth it. Even after a recent swoon, Philadelphia is in contention for a playoff spot and has the pieces lined up to contend for much more over the next decade.
Injuries to stars are wiping out Western Conference teams ... except for San Antonio. The Clippers lost Blake Griffin and quickly unraveled. The Jazz has been without Rudy Gobert and is struggling to remain above water. The Grizzlies went into hibernation after Mike Conley Jr. suffered an injury, then surprisingly fired their coach. It's tough to win out west when your top player isn't available. Somehow, the Spurs did it. They have gone 21-8 in games without Kawhi Leonard, and now the popular preseason MVP pick is being eased back into the lineup because San Antonio doesn't rely on any single player.
Toronto is the most interesting team you probably don't often watch. The Raptors installed a new offense emphasizing three-point shooting, and they're mastering it quickly. Coach Dwayne Casey uses a loose rotation of 10 or 11 guys as if he's running a deep AAU team. (None of the players' parents complain about playing time, though.) Trust in the bench allows reserves to accumulate crucial reps and starters to stay fresh. The Raps are young, versatile and even ethnically diverse. But you can't catch them on Christmas because they're left off the holiday slate every year. At 23-8, they're deserving of national TV placement.


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Sep 2 2008
Copy and Paste: New support for an old feature by Jim Matthews
Copy and paste dates back to the first Mac OS release in the 1980s, and Fetch is one of a handful of applications from that era that is still actively developed. So it's about time that the two got together!Learn more
Aug 26 2008
Fetch and the DNS vulnerability by Jim Matthews
"On the Internet," explains the famous New Yorker cartoon, "nobody knows you're a dog." Being able to pass yourself off as someone else may be handy for dogs in chat rooms, but unfortunately it's also exploited by rogue servers that take on the identity of trusted machines. The risks of such impersonation have been high-profile news lately, with reports about a security vulnerability in DNS, and the security weaknesses of Apple's new MobileMe service. The DNS vulnerability, in particular, is something that may concern Fetch users, because you wouldn't want to send your username and password to a machine that was only pretending to be your server.Learn more
Nov 13 2007
Fetch 5.3 dresses up file transfer for Leopard by Jim Matthews
Etna, NH — Fetch Softworks is pleased to announce Fetch 5.3, a new version of the original Macintosh file transfer program. Fetch 5.3 is expressly tailored for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, featuring an updated appearance to match the unified Leopard look, improved Leopard compatibility, and support for several key Leopard technologies. Fetch takes advantage of Leopard code signing, making the system keychain and the new Leopard application firewall more convenient to use.Learn more
Oct 25 2007
Fetch Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) Compatibility by Scott McGuire
Fetch 5.3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It features an updated appearance to match the unified Leopard look, improved Leopard compatibility, and support for several key Leopard technologies.
While there were only minor issues with earlier versions of Fetch on Leopard, if you have upgraded to Mac OS X 10.5, we strongly encourage you to upgrade to Fetch 5.3. Fetch 5.3 is a free upgrade for Fetch 5 users. For more details about this release, see the Fetch 5 Release Notes.Learn more
Oct 2 2007
Fetch Softworks Awards MacBook, iPods to Back To School Contest Winners by Jim Matthews
Etna, NH — Fetch Softworks is pleased to announce the winners of an Apple MacBook and four iPod nanos in the "Take Fetch Back To School" essay contest. The winners range from a high school student in Virginia to a university newspaper production chief in California, and their contest entries describe using Fetch in a wide variety of ways.Learn more
Sep 11 2007
Airport Extreme Base Station FTPS bug fixed by Jim Matthews
As reported earlier, the Apple Airport Extreme Base Station with 802.11n has been incompatible with FTP with TLS/SSL (FTPS) connections when running in Network Address Translation (NAT) mode. We are happy to report that this bug has been fixed in version 7.2.1 of the base station firmware, released August 29, 2007.Learn more
Sep 8 2007
Take Fetch Back to School, Win a MacBook by Jim Matthews
Etna, NH — Fetch Softworks is celebrating the new school year with the "Take Fetch Back to School" essay contest. Students, teachers, and other school employees in the U.S. can win an Apple MacBook or iPod nano by sharing how they use Fetch in their academic work.Learn more
May 29 2007
Fetch 5.2.1 available by Scott McGuire
Fetch Softworks is pleased to announce that Fetch 5.2.1 is now available.
This release features numerous bug fixes.Learn more
Mar 22 2007
Remember more recent connections by Jim Matthews
For many users, the easiest way to open a connection in Fetch is to choose an item from the Recent Connections pop-up menu in the New Connection dialog.Learn more
Mar 10 2007
Backing up with Fetch and iCal by Jim Matthews
Informit.com has an excellent article by Maria Langer on automatically backing up essential data using Fetch and iCal:
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