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The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory on February 19, 2009 regarding life-threatening side-effects associated with the psoriasis drug Raptiva (efalizumab). The alert linked Raptiva to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare disease of the central nervous system that leads to death or severe disability. Two months later, Genentech and the FDA announced the withdrawal of Raptiva from the U.S. market. If you have suffered from severe side-effects after taking the psoriasis drug, Raptiva attorneys may be able to help you puruse compensation.
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Psoriasis and Raptiva (efalizumab)
Raptiva (efalizumab), manufactured by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, is a prescription drug for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis sufferers endure itching and/or burning patches of inflamed skin.
The FDA approved Raptiva in 2003 as a once-weekly therapy for continuous treatment of moderate-severe plaque psoriasis. Raptiva suppresses the immune system and therefore, can increase the risk of infection. In patients with a weakened immune system, Raptiva has been associated with an increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Development Factors
- Caused by reactivation of a virus commonly found in the central nervous system
- Polyomavirus JC (JC virus) present in majority of population and generally harmless
- JC virus harmful to those with weakened immune systems
- PML most commonly occurs in AIDS patients
- Rarely occurs in organ transplant patients, individuals with cancer, and people receiving chronic corticosteroid orimmunosuppressive therapy
Raptiva Brain Injury Symptoms
- May develop over days or weeks
- Progressive weakness to one side of the body
- Lack of coordination in arms and legs
- Vision changes
- Memory loss
- Behavior and personality changes
Raptiva Side Effects
In addition to an increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), patients taking Raptiva may experience additional side effects, including:
- Signs of infection, including chills, fever, and easy bruising or bleeding
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Infection (mostly upper respiratory)
- Invasive Fungal Disease
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Viral Meningitis
- Lymphoma and Other Cancers (such as Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Colon Cancer and other malignancy)
- Neurological complications
Timeline of Raptiva Side Effects and Warnings
- March 2003 – Phase III studies conclude that Raptiva reduces psoriasis.
- October 2003 – FDA approves Raptiva.
- July 2005 – FDA revises Warnings and Adverse Reactions sections for Raptiva due to reports of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, a condition where the patient's immune system begins attacking his/her own red blood cells. The Warnings section was also updated to include reports of thrombocytopenia and serious infection (including bacterial sepsis, tuberculous pneumonia, and necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh-eating disease or Flesh-eating bacteria).
- October 2008 – FDA notified healthcare professionals of extensive labeling changes, specifically alerting to the risks of life threatening infections including viral meningitis, bacterial sepsis and PML. New changes instructed patients to report any new neurological symptoms to their physician.
- February 2009 – Genentech and FDA notify healthcare professionals of the complete withdrawal of Raptiva from U.S. market by June 2009 over growing PML concerns.
- June 2009 – Raptiva no longer available in U.S.
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If you or a loved one was prescribed Raptiva and developed harmful side effects, including PML brain infection or death, Raptiva attorneys may be able to help you pursue a Raptiva lawsuit for compensation. Call 1-888-BURNETTI for more information


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The independently owned and operated Semeli Hotel is centrally located within Nicosia's business district, only a few minutes away from the city centre and major commercial areas. Opened in 2011, this business hotel offers elegant and luxurious atmosphere, combining excellent facilities with first class hospitality and service.The hotel features 62 rooms, including eight executive suites. Its Demetra Restaurant is the ideal dining option for an elegant business lunch or romantic dinners, in a warm and impossible to imitate ambiance, with a selective menu and superb service, while its Dionysos Bar is ideal for early afternoon meetings, trendy get-togethers and post-dinner drinks.
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Nicolas Nicolaou, General Manager, emphasises that the hotel has seen an increase in the number of stays of 30% in 2017, and 2018 is already in demand. ᾮOur location brings a strong competitive advantage, since it is in the heart of Nicosia's business centre and easily accessible. We have a young and enthusiastic team which is trained with the skills needed for our niche services" says Nicolas Nicolaou, concluding that their "visitors experience the best value for money accommodation during their stay in the capital".


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I work on the Client Services team with the other Project Team Leads, reporting directly to the Director of Client Services. Our work varies daily: we could be conducting an in-depth strategic analysis one day and an exhaustive quality assurance (QA) review session the next.
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Lunch finds a way to stay on my schedule most days, especially since we eat as a team, which provides valuable face-time and conversation with our engineers. The remainder of the day includes meetings, client calls, more emails, a much-needed snack, and whatever few items remain on my to-do list.
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The ballots opened on August 22, and closes on Wednesday September 21, at midday.
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The winner will be announced at a Labour Party Special Conference, which will be held on Saturday September 24 in Liverpool.
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Labour's National Executive Committee ruled that current leader Jeremy Corbyn should be on the ballot automatically.
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An armed squad of over 60 CISF personnel has taken over security duty at the sensitive Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun, to protect it against any possible terror strike or threat.
The centre functions under the command of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is the premier training and educational facility for developing trained professionals in the field of remote sensing, geo-informatics and GPS technology for natural resources, environmental and disaster management.
"A contingent of 63 CISF personnel has been sanctioned to be deployed at the facility by the government. The squad took charge of the task yesterday," Central Industrial Security Force CISF) spokesperson and Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Hemendra Singh said.
The paramilitary force will provide round-the-clock armed security cover to the facility and special vehicle-borne quick-reaction teams of commandos will be stationed at vantage points in case of an attack or sabotage-like activity at the facility.
The campus also houses the headquarters of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific and is affiliated to the United Nations (UN).
The headquarter of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), the largest non-governmental scientific society in the country, is also located in this campus.
"In light of increased threat perception to Department of Space (DoS) installations situated across the country, IIRS is inherently vulnerable to threats from anti-nationals and may be a potential target," the spokesperson said.
With this induction, the CISF now has a total of 340 units, both in Government and non-government domain, under its security cover across the country. (PTI)
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[INTERVIEW] Shift, dedicated to linking Korean startups with Southeast Asia
[THE INVESTOR] It would be an understatement to say "Southeast Asia" is a buzzword in Korea's startup scene, as accelerators, venture capitalists and startups alike are keen to enter this huge block of emerging markets.
Shift is one Korean accelerator that also changed gears when its founder Ryu Cheong-yeon turned to Asia after experiencing frustration in places like Silicon Valley and China. This was when he was at Born2Global Centre, a government-backed agency under the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, to help attract investment for Korean startups, and their global expansion.
Southeast Asia-foused aelerator Shift founder Ryu Cheong-yeon (Shift)
"It does depend on how you define 'going global,' but I became frustrated within a year or two after setting up endless meetings with investors," Ryu said during a recent interview with The Investor. "At that time, there seemed no place for Korean startups around the world. Korean startups were not savvy enough for Silicon Valley, while China seemed to be a whole different world with totally different rules, not to mention communication barriers."
Then in late 2014, he made a trip to Southeast Asia that changed everything.
"The market is big, their population is huge and they are quickly becoming big consumers," said the CEO. "In particular, their mobile infrastructure is developing rapidly."
To focus on Southeast Asia in earnest, Ryu founded Shift in December 2015. Seed-level investment came from Bon Angels, a leading early-stage VC led by Chang Byung-gyu, the founder of Bluehole Studio.
Ryu hopes to encompass the entire region one day, but for now, Shift is focused on Indonesia, because despite what the world's fourth populous country has to offer, it's still quite unfamiliar for Korean startups. "Koreans are familiar with Vietnam, due to wide business connections. As for Singapore, startups are already using it as their Southeast Asian base. But Indonesia, despite its attractions, is still kind of unknown," Ryu said.
Shift has so far invested a total of 1.4 billion won (US$1.3 million) in four startups that include IP content providers and cross-border logistics firms. Ryu said Shift plans to invest more vigorously once it establishes its own VC fund in the first half of this year.
"Just because you're successful in Korea doesn't mean you can replicate it in Southeast Asia. I've seen some of the businesses failing miserably," Ryu said. "So we hope to provide the right kind of resources to help startups find their fit."
Ryu says while a growing number of VCs and startups are paying more attention to Southeast Asia, the main audience is still government-backed institutions. "I think VCs and startups are still a bit unfamiliar with Southeast Asia," he added.
As part of efforts to highlight the region and its potential for Korean startups and investors, Shift hosted Asia Beat, a two-day conference focusing on Southeast Asian markets and startups. The purpose of the annual event is to build networks and provide real opportunities for both startups and investors who are interested in Southeast Asia.
The first event bore some fruit, with some matchmaking occurring between investors and startups, according to Ryu.
In the long run, Shift hopes to expand its scope to include countries such as Myanmar and Bangladesh that are still left on the margins of the startup boom, and also help more overseas startups build their network in Korea as well.
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September 25, 2013
The cancer survivor, arriving with a clean bill of health after many months of chemo, radiation or surgery, may reach for various images and metaphors to try to make sense of the experience. When I emerged from six-months of chemo—limping, punch-drunk and bewildered—I felt like I had survived a train wreck. Surveying the chaos and disruption of my post-cancer life, the idea that everything had gone off the rails certainly seemed appropriate. It also included an implicit suggestion on how to move life forward: having been forcibly de-railed, the obvious thing to do now was to "get back on track."
In my case, it was clear what that meant. When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in February 2011, I had just completed the last of a flurry of graduate school applications. I was actually scheduled to finish chemo before classes were due to begin, so assuming all went according to plan I could conceivably have started classes in the fall. I held on to this hope for about a month into treatment, before finally facing the reality of what chemo was doing to my body and mind. It was clear that I would need time to recover, and that school was out of the question for that year.
An eventual return to school then seemed like the obvious way to re-board real life. Still, it is often only after we are thrown from the tracks that we stop to consider just where that train was taking us. Many cancer-friends of mine had their lives totally transformed post-diagnosis, and began to question their direction, or even the very idea of following a pre-built track. Indeed, the image of life as a journey on fixed-line transit is about as uninspiring as they come, a reflection well captured in this limerick:
There was a young man who said, 'Damn!
It is borne in upon me I am
But a creature who moves
In predestinate grooves.
I'm not even a bus, I'm a tram!'
And yet, after spending two post-chemo years working, I have found my way back on that original rail-line. At the beginning of this month I finally started graduate school at the University of Toronto. A tram, indeed.
Yet I know this also sounds so much cleaner and neater in retrospect. At the time I was diagnosed I was in the throes of a quarter-life crisis, and originally applied to grad-school as much out of a lack of alternatives as a burning desire to hit the books. I didn't return to school to fulfill some 'life-plan', or to check a box; I'm here because I'll enjoy myself more than anywhere else, because it allows me to follow my passions. It's only incidental that I'm realizing a design I made before cancer intervened.
If you've suffered from derailment, crossed tracks or collision, you don't have to hurry back to the accustomed track to feel normal again. Just keep your ear tuned for the sweetest whistle, grab your hobo-sack and ride the rails for awhile. I lost count of the number of times I was asked, in my first week back in school, what exactly I would do after I got me degree. Having just made it back on the train, I was already being pressed on where my next trip would take me. I have been too busy admiring the countryside to give it much thought. Much better, after my train pulls in, to leave the tracks behind for good and find a way to take the wheel. Forget the train, I'll say: this dune-buggy is bound for glory.
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The Other Kind of Buckeye Football
There are fewer pro opportunities for soccer players in the U.S. than for players in the "Big Four" sports. MLS has only 20 teams, compared to 32 in the NFL and 30 each in the NBA, NHL and MLB. But the Buckeyes alone have still sent about 20 players on to the pros in the time John Bluem has been coaching, and they're not the only team in Ohio – or even central Ohio – that can say that.
OSU soccer stars who have gone pro include current Crew SC goalie Matt Lampson; defender Eric Brunner, who played for six teams across eight seasons; brief early 2000s Crew SC player Jake Traeger; and former Crew SC midfielder Konrad Warzycha. One of the biggest success stories has been Honduran defensive midfielder and wing back Roger Espinoza, who spent 2007 as part of the team and has gone on to play for MLS and the English Premier League.
"Along the way, he also played in two World Cups for Honduras, and he also played in the Olympics with Honduras," Bluem says.
Another notable OSU name is current goalie Alex Ivanov, who is one of only two Buckeye athletes in history to win the Senior CLASS Award for outstanding Division I athletes.
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The Eagles will begin their second season this spring, with their home opener likely to occur in June.
The team plays at the Wellington School field.
It's a much smaller venue, a much newer team and a much less prominent league, so the Eagles' fan base can't compare to Crew SC's or the Buckeyes', but it impresses in its own way. Attendance at a typical WPSL game is only 25-50, but the Eagles were regularly breaking 100 last season even though the team went winless, says team Media Relations Consultant Steven Santino.
For 2015, Santino says, the team is looking to build on what it did right last year – and put up a good fight against newfound rivals the Cincinnati Lady Saints.
Fandom Defining Moments
Frankie Hejduk: The Crew's 2008 MLS Cup playoff victory over the Chicago Fire. "I thought the place was just a packed house, full as could be. I remember the noise and the energy and the electricity around the stadium. But then I see pictures, and it was only about 15,000. It just sounded like there were 80,000 people there."
Clark Beacom: Attending a fan event at which a group of 50 to 60 Crew supporters were building a tifo – a coordinated show of support, such as a series of signs or a large banner – by painting sheets and sewing them together. "I think these guys spent maybe six or seven nights just sewing, tracing and painting, all so, for about 30 seconds or so … the players would know how much the fans care about them and the club."
Blake Compton: The July 4 fireworks game against the Los Angeles Galaxy this past year, with a choreographed flag display by the Nordecke and the Hudson Street Hooligans. "I think there were 100 flags at one point," Compton says.
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Columbus is one of the top five national viewing audiences for the World Cup.
"Being one of the top-rated markets to view the World Cup, it's just amazing to see the growth here," says Crew SC's Clark Beacom.
The U.S. team is undefeated at MAPFRE Stadium, including four wins over Mexico – a big part of the reason it keeps coming back.
"(MAPFRE) Stadium does bring out the emotional effect to tried-and-true soccer fans in America," says GCSC's Linda Logan.
The Crew had five sellout games last year – a team record – and this year, seats in the Nordecke, its dedicated fan section, sold out in a matter of minutes.
If the Columbus Eagles are any indication, the local soccer community is quick to gin up support for new ventures.
Just a few months after it was announced the team would be coming to Columbus, a group of Crew SC fans started a fan group called the Eagles Nest that got up to 200 members – not nearly as many as Crew SC's fan groups, sure, but pretty good for a fledgling team in a smaller league.
Youth soccer clubs are big in Ohio, to the point where the state has two youth soccer conferences rather than one: North and South. Those clubs do a great job of preparing players for college and even pro ball, says John Bluem of OSU.
"There are a lot of kids playing soccer in Ohio, and there are a lot of good clubs, a lot of good coaches," he says.
The OSU team is also growing a fan base among students, says coach John Bluem, particularly when it plays such on-field rivals as the University of Akron, the University of Maryland, Indiana University, Bowling Green State University and, of course, the University of Michigan.
Children aren't the only new soccer fans who have helped to galvanize the Columbus market. The city's diversity contributes as well, as immigrants from such areas as Somalia bring their own love of the game to town.
As time has gone on, Blake Compton's support of the Crew has evolved, though his love of the team has not lessened. No longer part of the Hooligans, he now promotes the team and sponsors events through his company, Compton Construction.
The youth programs deserve a good amount of credit for the city's soccer enthusiasm, says Steven Santino of the Eagles. Santino has been impressed just with the number of clubs in his hometown of Westerville, and Westerville certainly isn't the only community with robust soccer numbers; Dublin's soccer scene, for instance, has a reputation for being expansive and competitive.
"There's enough interest there, there are enough players who are willing to ... show up and support their teams," Santino says.
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More news up in the store! This time from a talented, free spirited Norwegian woman residing on the beautiful island of Mallorca in our beloved Mediterranean. I absolutely adore the robust earthiness of her handmade design, which has features and details found in Africa, Afghanistan, Mexico and beyond. The red venice necklace is my favorite. Can't think of any cooler accent to be worn with a pair of old jeans and a white sloppy t-shirt, in particular when accompanied with a sun-kissed skin. Aaaah summer, we miss you!
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We are a culture that works long hard hours with very little vacation time, "me" time, down time, family time, fun time, or just plain-old time. Most of us work hard, but resent the work we do because it is hard. As a result we look for what's easy and quick; quick and easy dinners, quick and easy […]Continue Reading
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Hemingway abhorred them. Stephen King famously quipped, "I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs." If there can be such a thing as a controversial part of speech, adverbs probably are it.
On the one hand, adverbs can be useful tools to enhance your writing. They can convey important information about how something is said or done, which can completely change the meaning or add more layers of significance. On the other hand, adverbs can clog up writing, become repetitive, and turn into shortcuts that cover up for lazy writing elsewhere.
So, should you use adverbs? We'll look at both sides and let you decide!
Adverbs: The Case In Favor
Adverbs are like the spices in your kitchen cupboard: you can do without them, but if they're used in the right amount, they can elevate the end product from "just fine" to exciting.
In essence, an adverb is meant to enhance the context around a verb – typically an action verb – by adding information about how an action is performed.
They also can modify adjectives, usually by denoting degrees or emphasis.
The new graduates were extremely happy.
When used properly, adverbs genuinely enhance or clarify the meaning of verbs, adjectives, or sentences. On a larger scale, they might create tension, foreshadowing, or suggestions about a character.
For instance, let's say there's a character who performs a morally shady action and whose motivations are, at that point in the story, a bit murky. If they perform that action verb "slowly" or "deliberately," that might suggest to the reader that they're enjoying the villainous action. If they perform that action "hurriedly" or "distractedly," that same action suddenly might be cast as something the character finds distasteful or is being forced to do.
They can also reflect priorities, as in the "job listing" example above. Being able to communicate "efficiently" draws focus to that qualification, implying its importance as opposed to other qualities not named.
Used sparingly and with specific goals in mind, adverbs can be a real asset to your writing. And yet many successful writers still disparage them as the root of all writing evil. Why?
Adverbs: The Case Against
At some point, you've probably read a paragraph like this:
That was annoying to read, wasn't it? That's a prime example of how adverbs can clutter up writing and produce the exact opposite effect the writer wants.
When we look at many adverb examples, we often see instances where writers use adverbs as a sort of shortcut to "spice up" writing that could be much more concise. Instead of using words that carry their own connotations, writers often use adverbs as the quickest way to add description to a sentence.
Compare the above adverb examples to something like this:
The second version – though perhaps not exactly cliché-free either – avoids a bunch of adverbs while also giving us more information in the implications of the words. "Muttered," for instance, gives us a sense that perhaps the male character is reluctant or cynical, rather than the muddled "quietly but certainly."
There are also instances where adverbs add information that already is in the sentence.
You don't need to strip your writing of all adverbs, unless you really want to. But just like it's always a good idea to check for proper use of MLA style or APA format, check for adverb usage! A good rule of thumb is to try to eliminate around a third to half of the adverbs from your first draft. Use them sparingly, and you'll find yourself with interesting yet concise writing!


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On a recent Sunday morning in our sanctuary, 10 wonderful folks – all of whom have found HUUC within the past year – signed our membership book and officially became members of Heritage Church. (You can "meet" them, and read about them, elsewhere in this Heirloom). By joining Heritage, they swelled our membership ranks to more than 180 adults, by far the largest membership this congregation has had since the 1950s, and roughly 50 percent larger than we were at the beginning of the 21st century.
As I reflect on church membership, and the meaning thereof, I am reminded – and want to remind you – that the Annual Meeting, on the first Sunday in June (June 3), is rapidly approaching. Once known as the "Membership Meeting," this yearly event is truly the one time, each year, when the members of the church get together for updates, information, decision-making, elections, and generally to conduct "the business of the church." For most of us, church is a refuge and respite from "business" – an opportunity to focus on spiritual growth, community, and mutual support. Coming as it does right at the beginning of summer, the Annual Meeting asks us to remember that our church functions, year-round, only because of the myriad ways in which its members serve the greater whole.
No one – not even your ministers – is aware of all the things that go on behind the scenes to keep Heritage Church running so smoothly and seamlessly. Personally, I work closely with a few key groups such as the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, the Worship Committee, and the Committee on Ministry, while collaborating extensively with other hard-working teams like the Caring Circle. My colleague, Rev. Leslie, works with other groups including Religious Education leaders and teachers. Just the groups I have mentioned so far are composed of more than three dozen diligent, committed church members who are simply a delight to work with – but we know that elsewhere, there are dozens more individuals, on numerous official and unofficial teams and working groups, who consistently put together amazing programs and opportunities, activities and events that serve not only our own Heritage community, but the wider Cincinnati community as well.
As the weather warms up and we begin to get out more often, I hope you will remember to "come in" for a special Sunday morning celebrating "Home" on June 3 and – if you are a church member – to attend and participate in our Annual Meeting that day as well. And regardless of your membership status, I hope you will consider joining the ranks of those who "make it all happen" at Heritage by giving of your time and talent to our shared spiritual home. It truly takes a village – and what a beloved village we are blessed to have!
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Ghosts, Goblins and Spooky Food
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LOLOLOL that looks grusomeReplyDelete
Super spooky. Love it.ReplyDelete
We only succumbed when number five was born and managed to avoid years of it with the others. The spooky food is such fun!ReplyDelete
Last year we made lala's birthday a Halloween one as she has it on the fifth of Nov. Your ghouls looked very pleased with the spread!
I am not a fan of halloween, and I seem to be hanging on to not 'celebrating' it by a fingernail. The kids have never participated in any halloween antics, I've told them my reasons, American not Australian tradition, encourages more sugar consumption in an already obese society, contributes to even more consumerism and landfill when we throw out our 'cheap' decorations etc the next day...BUT even hubby said this year that the kids who were out trick or treating looked like they were having so much fun!...And I've always relied on him to back me up!!ReplyDelete
I say Go for it! Enjoy a night of fun and dress ups. It is in Australia now whether we like it or not,and I believe it is here to stay! I try to limit the amount of sugar the children eat, A friend of mine actually tells her children that the Halloween fairy takes any left over candy away that night! And as for decor, I purchased a few items last year and just packed them away and used them again this year, There is also many decorations you can make yourself as well, last year I made a cardboard bunting which I used again this year. Costumes can be anything. Do what your comfortable with and celebrate it in your own way. Enjoy xoDelete
- Just JoyfulNovember 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
That spooky food is fantastic! I especially like the eyeballs and the mummies. You are a very creative and talented cook. What fun!ReplyDelete
II think the most palatable version of the origins of Halloween have it as a harvest festival celebrating the end of the northern hemishpere growing season. Personally I think it should be enjoyed purely for its current day silliness. Love your feast.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Liz, I like the sound of that one.Delete
Very healthy looking skeleton there! Must try that with some kids !ReplyDelete
I love your spooky food...so creative!! Where do you find the time you inspirational Mumma!!!ReplyDelete
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DWH Managing Partner Leads 2015 ACG Cup Event
On Saturday, February 21st the West Michigan Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) held their annual ACG Cup Case Study Competition. The program features both MBA and undergrad teams from colleges and universities across Michigan.
Rabih Jamal, Managing Partner, was the 2015 Committee Chair and had the opportunity to discuss the event with WoodTV8 on their morning show. Check out his interview here.
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A long-discussed proposal to build a luxury residential community on land used by the Chandler quarry and the Rolling Hills Country Club is in jeopardy, with a developer looking to the courts to force the land sale necessary for the project.
Cayman Development Co. filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing Chandler's Palos Verdes Sand & Gravel Co. of reneging on an oral agreement to sell the bulk of the 300 acres needed for the 600-home development. Cayman's project, which would be in both Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance, calls for redesign of the golf course and filling of the 300-foot-deep quarry off Palos Verdes Drive East near the Lomita boundary with Rollling Hills Estates.
Cayman wants the court to order the Chandler company to honor the agreement or pay damages in excess of $10 million.
"We felt we had an agreement; they feel otherwise at this time," said Dave Eadie, Cayman vice president who is in charge of the project.


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It was bento day for K at school today*! Last night we talked about what he wanted for his bento. I have a few bento books, so we looked at those and he decided on chick onigiris and a chick egg. K despises furikake, so the onigiri were just with salt. The faces were made of nori eyes and the end of a sausage for the beak. The chick egg was a rolled, Japanese-style omelet, the face was also made of nori and sausage - original, I know. He also requested sweet potato, spinach, cucumber and apples. I thought it was a lot of food for him, but when he got home he was so excited to tell me that he ate everything!
As per usual, Y's bento was pretty lame. Most of it was leftovers from the previous nights' dinners, along with a few cherry tomatoes thrown in for good measure. I also made him onigiri, but as Y actually likes furikake, they had salmon furikake mixed in the rice with flaked salmon and mayonaisse in the middle.
*In my last post, I wrote about how K was having a really difficult time with school. This week, however, he did awesome. He cried all weekend about having to go. Monday morning rolled around and I expected HUGE tears, but was met with just a bit of whining and a voice on the verge of tears. He held it together, came home, and said he had so much fun.
Yesterday we talked the entire day about school and why it is important that he go and mama stay home. I reassured him I would be waiting for him at the bus and that we could get some ice cream afterwards. He didn't cry, but didn't seem all that pleased. This morning, he jumped out of bed and was ready to go! He didn't cry at all, and generally seemed excited to be headed to school. Weird. And awesome. He came home and told me about all the fun he had. What a relief. Let's hope next week continues like this...


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President's Message 2012
4th Quarter 2012
Summer finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest on July 4th. Hopefully some of you got to attend the A.N.A. Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs. I talked to some P.N.N.A. members who attended and they said they had a great time. Other P.N.N.A. members attended the A.N.A. show in Philadelphia and reported light participation.
A big thank you goes to James Reinders and family for hosting the P.N.N.A. July 28th Board meeting. Although in the Portland area, we did have a quorum and discussed some important future events. Please read your minutes to find out what is going on. (See 4th Quarter newsletter for minutes.)
P.N.N.A. Board members have been busy during the summer:
End of September brings the Willamette Coin Club/P.N.N.A. co-sponsored convention to the Doubletree in Portland on September 29-30. Please consider visiting, exhibiting and if possible, volunteering in some way. A big thank you goes to the show committee and volunteers that make this convention a success every year.
At the Tukwila convention, more volunteers are needed in 2013. Additional information will be provided on the needs and I hope members of the Board and P.N.N.A. will step up to relieve some of the workload on the Convention Committee.
Ed Fisher is chairing the sub-committee on the redesign of the P.N.N.A. logo as well as
coordinating the 75th anniversary festivities scheduled for 2015. Got ideas or want to be
part of the committee – contact Ed Fischer
The Board serves at your pleasure – please contact any one of us with your suggestions. We want to grow this organization and we want to better educate our members on the subject of numismatics. Please read the article on the first annual Literary Award – we want to see what the P.N.N.A. clubs are doing in communicating club information to their members.
Have a great "numismatic" fall/winter – consider attending the ANA Fall National Money Show in Dallas, October 18-20. Hope to see some of you in Portland.
3rd Quarter 2012
At the Tukwila convention, new officers and board were inducted to lead the P.N.N.A. over the next two years. Here is your new Board for the 2012-2014 term (see officers page or The Nor'wester). I want to personally thank the membership for their confidence in the new Board and to welcome new Board members John Brown, Ed Fischer and Jesse Torres to the Board. In addition, I want to personally thank outgoing Board members John Enges and Bruce Wonder for their past Board service to the P.N.N.A. Thanks also go to Lisa Loos for her leadership the past four years.
The Spring P.N.N.A. convention was held this past April. Interest continues as we watch the volatile metals market. We had steady crowds all three days. Thanks to all the volunteers and to the Convention Committee. We continue to need more volunteers and will address these needs at future Board meetings. Thank you to the King County Coin Club for being the host, Jesse Torres for filling in for the YN treasure hunt and Juanita Labosier and Jasmine Kenny for helping in the hospitality room. We will continue to address the need for a hospitality room at future Board meetings. Again, thanks to all of you that spent endless preparation and labor hours in making the Convention a success.
The Puyallup Fair is just around the corner (September 7-23, 2012). We need volunteers to staff the table at the Fair. We use this opportunity to continue to educate the public about numismatics as well as a recruiting tool. Rick Schulz, Puyallup Fair Coordinator, will begin visiting local clubs to solicit volunteers. The Board encourages you to participate and sign up for a shift or two. By the way, the Fair has great entertainment in the evening. Please contact Rick by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like to volunteer.
The Board serves at your pleasure – please contact any one of us with your suggestions. We want to grow this organization and we want to better educate our members on the subject of numismatics.
Have a great "numismatic" summer – consider attending the ANA World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia, August 7-11, 2012. (Please see www.money.org or www.worldsfairofmoney.com for more information.)
President's Message 2012
2nd Quarter 2012
I am writing this with mixed emotions. Sadly, after four years of leading the PNNA, my term as president has come to an end and it is time for me to step down and make way for the new president. I am happy though for what was accomplished the past four years. The present board was very receptive to trying new things and implementing new ideas. I felt a true camaraderie with this board and I am pleased that I will continue to be an involved participant on the board as Past President.
The many things that were accomplished could not have been done without the outstanding officers and board members. I truly have not worked with a more passionate and hard working group. I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication and commitment these past years. I know that with the new slate of candidates coming in, this dedication and passion will still be there to help grow the PNNA into the best numismatic organization. On that note, I hope everybody has received their ballot and has sent it back to the election chair, Bill McKivor.
My last official duties as president will occur at the upcoming PNNA convention April 13-15 at the Tukwila Community Center. I encourage every member to attend the board meeting Saturday at 8:00 AM and the general membership meeting that evening at 6:00 PM. This will officially be my send-off as the new slate will be inducted to lead for the next two years. In the past, I have used this membership meeting to introduce the members to all the great work the board has accomplished, and to hold an open Q&A forum. We certainly found the Q&A helpful and made some changes from the feedback that was received. I am confident that the new president will continue this format and continue to hear the voice of the PNNA … its members. The general membership meeting is also where our annual awards are given. Come and see who the recipients will be this year.
Thanks to everybody for your support and confidence in me to be your president. I can't stress enough how much I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for the ride.
Hope to see you all in Tukwila. Thanks again.
1st Quarter 2012
I can't believe that the year has come to an end. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and found time to relax. As the calendar turns, we have several events to get us back in the swing and not think about all the eggnog and goodies that were consumed.
January 8-9 is the Greater Tacoma Coin Show at the King Oscar in Tacoma. Followed by the Boeing Employees Coin Club Show at the Kent Commons January 21-22. For those of you that are a bit more adventurous, there is the Florida United Numismatists Convention in Orlando January 5-9. These same dates is also the New York International at the Waldorf Astoria in the heart of Manhattan. Whether you stay in the cozy confines of the NW, or travel back east, I am sure you can find that one special gift for yourself.
This new year also brings the close of the current officers and board members terms. (Just think, you only have to endure one more of my President's messages!) Elections will be happening this quarter. If you know of anyone who would be a valuable asset to the board, please send the nomination to Bill McKivor, Election Chairperson. Keep in mind, there is no harm in nominating yourself.
Best wishes for the New Year. — Lisa


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Black River - West Coast - New Marina development
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Black River, West Coast, Mauritius - A new residential and commercial development on the Black River, on the west of the island consisting of 24 apartments and 5 penthouses overlooking La Balise Marine. It also has 13 retail areas, ranging in size which are for sale or lease. It is a local development for Mauritians or for foreigners with a resident permit.
The freehold residences have direct access to the sea, allowing residents to benefit from the unique marina lifestyle, including a proximity to marina services (slipway, filling station etc.), boutiques, restaurant and nautical services.
Ground floor apartments - Priced from MUR 12,000,000 - 12,900,000 or around 300,000 - 322,500€:
- Canal view - four 3 bed apartments of 148m2 with an internal space of 104m2 and external space of 29m2
- Marina view - four 2/3 bed apartments between 143-175m2 with and internal space of 70-104m2 and external space of 21-65m2
- Sea view - two 2 bed apartments of 138-152m2 with an internal space of 78-82m2 and external space of 47-63m2
First floor apartments - Price from MUR 11,500,000 - 12,900,000 or around 287,500 - 322,500€
- Canal view - four 3 bed apartments of 123m2 with an internal space of 104m2 and external space of 4m2
- Marina view - eight 2/3 bed apartments between 102-143m2 with an internal space of 70-104m2 and external space of 4-43m2
- Sea view - two 2/3 bed apartments of 178-181m2 with an internal space of 102-117m2 and external space of 45-64m2
Second floor penthouses - Priced at MUR 22,300,000 or around 557,500€
- Canal view - two 3 bed penthouses of 248-252m2 with an internal space of 160m2 and external space of 65m2
- Marina view - one 3 bed penthouse of 243m2 with an internal space of 161m2 and external space of 60m2
- Sea view - two 3 bed penthouses of 231-419m2 with an internal space of 133-185m2 and external space of 80 - 199m2
With La Balise Marina IRS development as a direct neighbour, the apartments and shops overlook the marina's peaceful waters.
Homeowners benefit from the marina's high quality amenities, such as the sports centre and 'The Sunset', a leisure centre offering a variety of facilities, including a spa, gym, kids club, pool and restaurant.
- New development overlooking La Balise Marina
- Direct Access to the sea
- 2/3 bed apartments and penthouses
- Proximity to marina services and amenities
Facts & figures
|Classic Freehold
|From MUR 11,500,000 or around 287,500€
Call +44 7725 869 724 for more information
Non-contractual document


text: The objective of the project is to utilize the grant to implement municipal projects in solid waste management. The funding covers: a) Management of all categories of solid wastes resulting from activities in the following sectors: domestic, hospitals, slaughter-houses, agricultural, industrial, market place, etc…b) All stages of the waste management cycle: collection, sorting, transfer, recycling, and treatment (mechanical, biological, thermal). Landfilling was excluded from this cycle as the strategy for locating landfills is still at the planning stage at the Central Government level.


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Demand Planner
- Recruiter
- Cycling Sports Group
- Location
- Poole, Dorset
- Salary
- Competitive salary + Bonus +Pension + Healthcare + Gym
- Posted
- 17 May 2018
- Closes
- 17 Jun 2018
- Specialist Area
- Demand Planner, Sales & Business Development, Supply Chain
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an immediate requirement for a Demand Planner to work within our offices in Poole Dorset.
Role Purpose
A highly visible role that will support the S&OP Manager by overseeing the CSG UK Demand Planning process. You will be responsible for maintaining and communicating a detailed demand plan forecast that inputs into and supports the business high-level sales forecast. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain colleagues, you will continuously refine the demand plan at SKU level to accurately reflect changing sales forecasts, historical trends, seasonality, promotional activity, and constraints on supply.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly Demand Plan review with Sales Management
- Interpret high-level sales forecasts into a detailed demand plan that can be used in MRP to generate a supply plan forecast
- Collect and review current sales performance at company, customer, and product hierarchy levels to provide a detailed analysis of the changes that have occurred, why, and the potential impact future sales and supply forecasting.
- Collect and review historical sales performance trends that can help understand current and future sales, supply, and demand plan forecasts
- Work with colleagues to understand the wider bicycle supply market and the key influences, locally and globally, that impact forecast. Investigate significant variances between forecasts, budgets and business plans
- Input and make recommendations into S&OP Consensus meeting to agree revisions to the sales forecast based on your objective and subjective data gathering.
- Ensure that all documentation for the sales forecasting processes and systems is accurate, up-to-date, and complies with company standards
- Continuously review and make recommendations to improve the demand plan and monthly forecasting processes with a view to improve accuracy and reduce volatility
- Communicate with other parts of the business in the UK and Globally to ensure the UK demand and supply plan is accurate, updated and relevant
Key Skills
- Analytical, numerate, good at detail
- Team player with good interpersonal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functionally
- Motivated, persistent, and goal oriented
- Flexibility to adapt to different circumstances and priorities
- Ability to work internationally. Overseas travel may be required
- Experience of working in a similar Demand Plan role for two years +
As a fast-growing company, we expect excellent career development opportunities for the right candidate.
Closing date for applications is 8th June 2018.
Full details of Dorel Sports / Cycling Sports Group Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at the following link.


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HAVANA, CUBA - Could there be peace in Latin America? After more than 50 years? The answer is, 'yes!'
In Colombia, a conflict began that has never taken a break, until now.
A quick history lesson: the conflict is between the Colombian government, paramilitary groups, crime syndicates and left-wing guerrillas. The reasons for fighting vary from group to group.
Some claim to be fighting for the rights of the poor, some have been accused of engaging in drug trafficking and terrorism. But all parties have been criticized for numerous human rights violations.
Fast-forward to this week in Havana. Colombia`s president Juan Manuel Santos met face-to-face with leftist guerrilla leader, Rodrigo Londono for the first time.
In a joint statement, the two sides say they have agreed on a process for compensating victims of the decades-old conflict and a system to punish rebels accused of war crimes. Leftist guerrillas also agreed to lay down their weapons within six months.
Since the fighting began, more than 220-thousand have been killed and millions have been displaced.


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Yet another military fake
Brian Khan of Harrisburg claimed to be a Marine who served in Afghanistan. He had everyone fooled, including a documentary filmmaker and his own kids.
Read Harrisburg man who faked being a Marine even fooled his family, brother says, on PennLive.com.
Link supplied by a Lovefraud reader.


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Velvet Underground - Heroin
Kenyataan yang lumayan pahit di mana gw hanya bisa menghabiskan waktu di kamar beserta dengan tumpukan debu,gitar,sound,kaset jazz era 80-an,buku-buku politik ato filsafat, poster-poster musisi,laptop dan Football Manager 2011, kertas-kertas berisi lirik ato puisi, baju-baju kotor,kabel, dan akhirnya musik.
Akhir-akhir ini gw rada sering menyendiri di kamar gw yang terkesan gelap. Kemarin ada orang yang nanya tentang tulisan di pintu kamar gw "Clapton is God". Tapi gw tanggepin sebagai pernyataan yang gak terlalu penting.
Well, lagu ini dinyanyiin sama Velvet Underground yang benar-benar menggambarkan perasaan penggunaan heroin. Gw suka banget sama liriknya, lagu ini juga simpel tapi berat, cuma pake 2 chord tapi ritme-nya kadang pelan tiba-tiba cepat. GOKIL!
I don't know just where I'm going
But I'm gonna try for the kingdom, if I can
'Cause it makes me feel like I'm a man
When I put a spike into my vein
And I'll tell ya, things aren't quite the same
When I'm rushing on my run
And I feel just like Jesus' son
And I guess that I just don't know
And I guess that I just don't know
I have made the big decision, I'm gonna try to nullify my life
'Cause when the blood begins to flow
When it shoots up the dropper's neck
When I'm closing in on death
And you can't help me, not you guys
And all you sweet girls with all your sweet silly talk
You can all go take a walk
And I guess that I just don't know
And I guess that I just don't know
I wish that I was born a thousand years ago
I wish that I'd sail the darkened seas
On a great big clipper ship
Going from this land here to that on a sailor's suit and cap
Away from the big city where a man cannot be free
Of all of the evils of this town
And of himself, and those around
Oh, and I guess that I just don't know
Oh, and I guess that I just don't know
Heroin, be the death of me
Heroin, it's my wife and it's my life
Because a Mainer to my vein
Leads to a center in my head
And then I'm better off than dead
Because when the smack begins to flow
I really don't care anymore
About all the Jim-Jim's in this town
And all the politicians makin' busy sounds
And everybody puttin' everybody else down
And all the dead bodies piled up in mounds
'Cause when the smack begins to flow
Then I really don't care anymore
When the heroin is in my blood
And that blood is in my head
Then thank God that I'm as good as dead
Then thank your God that I'm not aware
And thank God that I just don't care
And I guess, I just don't know
And I guess, I just don't know


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So... my apartment, that I have lived in for the last 8 months, is being demolished. Seriously. I was told that they weren't sure when it was going to happen... definitely by the end of the year... but that they would be sure to give us a month's notice. Whatever... I figure I'll make the first move rather than struggling to find a place within a month.
My best friend from NY, Derek, has been living on my couch for the last month. We found a place a week ago that we're moving into. It is such a great condo and is only 6 blocks up the street from where we are now. I have moving people coming on the 21st of this month to move all my crap. Packing started last night. Fun times.
Here are some things I will NOT miss from the current apartment:
1. No central air or heat. When I moved in last December, I was constantly freezing. I would put the 100 year old heater on but the smell of gas scared me and the nightmares of blowing up in the middle of the night made me turn it off. Now, it is 100 degrees out and the wall air conditioner, that is strategically located in the dining room, sure doesn't cool down my room at all.... it just wastes my money on the electric bill and cools down the living room (where Derek has been sleeping). Lucky guy.
2. The screaming lady next door. The woman next store has two kids who cry all the time... probably because she is constantly yelling at them. I'm so glad she is pregnant and bringing another life into this world. I don't think I've heard her say one kind thing to them... ever. She was screaming and belittling them so bad one night that I banged on the wall to let her know I could hear her and to shut it. I will not miss them one bit.
3. The old guy who hawks up a loud luggie (spelling?) every morning exactly at 6:30 AM. Seriously.
4. The alarm that goes off for about a minute every mornng at 5:45... 15 minutes before I have to get up. Of course, I have my windows open in my bedroom because it is so frickin hot so it sounds like the alarm is in my room. The guy downstairs is mentally retarded so I have to be patient but it literally takes him sometimes up to a minute to turn it off.
5. The guy across the way who plays guitar... plugged into an amp.... with his windows and door open... at all hours of the day and night. At first I enjoyed it because it was like having a live concert inside my apartment. And then it drove me absolutely wonky because it was like having a live concert inside my apartment.
6. Sharing one washer and one dryer with 15 adults and 5 children. Enough said.
7. Bizarre smells of middle eastern food and fried nastiness coming from downstairs... seeping into my cabinets and aromatizing my carpets and curtains. Aromatizing? Is that even a word?
These are the reasons I will not miss this apartment. :o)Posted by Jenny at August 6, 2004 02:40 PM


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Today in Postal History
Uruguay to Romania
March 19, 1932
This registered airmail cover appears to have had
a difficult life, to say the least!
it received five Monevideo CDS before it got on its way - and that was on the front.
(There appear to be none on the back.)
A Montevideo registry label was also added.
There also is a square stamp near the center top
which appears to be a rate calculation or fee allocation box.
(However, the numbers appear to add to 44
which doesn't match the 54 centavos on this cover.
Another of life's little mysteries.)
Its destination was Timisoara which is about 400 km
west northwest
of Bucharest, 300 km southeast of Budapest and about 150 km northeast of Belgrade.
Its arrival was marked by five destination registration marks
(note small R.C.A. in CDS) on the reverse on April 2.
It appears to have an added Timisoara CDS for
April 3 with a Roman IV for April.
This was probably stamped when the item was delivered.
It does not appear to be a registry stamp.
There are other transit marks with two different
March 28 (where?) and one for March 31 (Bucharest),
There may be another CDS under the Timisoara CDS on the lower left rear.
The franking consists of two of each of the 1928
5c olive green
and 1932 10c red orange Artigas regular issue (Scott 357 and 362)
and one 30c dark green Pegasus airmail of 1930 (Scott C42).
Today in Postal History
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
Index - The First 300 and the Next 208
provides more tidbits about stamps and collectors.
Comments? Send me an e-mail
Please include a reference to this item.


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Because all details are stored in the online system instantly, you can eliminate the use of paper in your office if you want to.


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Google is the most popular internet search engine and even if we have to admit the popularity of such tools as yahoo, msn and altavista - google is the leader nowadays. If you would like to trick google - the answer is - it is virtually impossible, however it is possible to get high rank on yahoo or altavista.
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked by my clients is "What is the best way to promote my site?" If a brand new webmaster asks me that question then I will take as much time as I can possibly muster to answer their request, before they learn about and put on the SEO and ranking blinkers so many webmasters wear with pride.Allow me now to state the obvious, the success of any website is in direct proportion to the amount of visitors it receives.
Can What You Dont Know About Web Analytics Hurt Your Site? Yes is an Understatement!
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Google Gives Web Page History More Importance
The Google patent application submitted in March, 2005 has generated a good deal of debate among search engine optimization experts. The patent document contains many general suggestions about the direction Google wants to move their search criteria and ranking techniques in the near future.
Marketing Your Web Site the Right Way is a Worthwhile Investment
I admit it, I have a problem. I'm a control freak and I like to do things myself because "I'll do it right and save money at the same time".
How to Promote Websites Popularity?
Once your site is launched, half your battle is won. What lies ahead is the interesting and challenging part of the game.
How To Increase Your Page Rank And Web Traffic FREE
Google is the most popular and most used search engine that
is used in this day and age therefore it is important to increase your link
popularity to your website with links that are pointed to your site which will result in increase a of your website traffic and your Google page rank. How do you do this? Is the question you are most likely linking of well is will tell you how and the best thing it is free.
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