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A TEAM of forensic experts have brought an ancient Egyptian mummy 'back to life' through the power of science.
Using facial reconstruction techniques, CT scanning and 3D printing, a group of researchers have managed to give us a glimpse into the past.
The ancient Egyptian royalty, known as Meritamun who was the Great Royal Wife of the legendary Pharaoh Ramasses, lived anywhere between 2,000 and 3,500 years ago and was roughly 18-25 when she died.
Her mummified remains were discovered in The Valley of the Queens and her well preserved state has allowed scientists from the University of Melbourne to give an accurate and real-life depiction of Meritamun the 3D printed skull – which took a total of 140 hours to complete.
Forensic sculptor Jennifer Mann then applied the face to the skull by attaching plastic markers which indicated varying tissue depths to accurately create a modern Egyptian's features.
Varsha Pilbrow, a biological anthropologist said: "The idea of the project is to take this relic and, in a sense, bring her back to life by using all the new technology.
"This way she can become much more than a fascinating object to be put on display.
Ms Mann added: "It is incredible that her skull is in such good condition after all this time, and the model that Gavan produced was beautiful in its details.


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{Video} Tripods
Hello! This week's Makelight Video is all about tripods and the set up I use for my flat lays. Perfect for taking images with both hands in the shot!
*** an important little edit. I totally forgot to tell you to use the self-timer on your smartphone or camera to take the images! Thanks for all of you who asked me about that one! ***
Here are a few images I've taken with this set up.
This set-up is also perfect for photographing or videoing yourself making something, which is an important part of a maker's visual story.
For more tips, tricks and help with your photography you might like to join my Photography for Makers Online Course that started today.

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With Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis
Ashlin has been playing with pianist and Jazz Master, Ellis Marsalis, in a variety of settings during the past three years, ranging from the famous club in New Orleans - Snug Harbor, to jazz festivals in New Orleans and Bermuda, to Marshall University, and to Dizzy's in New York City.
At Dizzy's in Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Ellis Marsalis Quintet played four evenings in November 2016. The final concert may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/lolhEL9v7h4 . A surprised reviewer, expecting a performance on the "staid size of the jazz street," described the ensemble as "a quite energetic machine" with "extremely capable musicians." His full review may be read here in the Columbia Tribune.
At New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2014, 2015, and 2016, Ashlin performed with the Ellis Marsalis Sextet to enthusiastic standing-room-only crowds. Both performances were recorded live and are available for purchase here: https://www.munckmusic.com/wms/jazzfest/index.html
At the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts in January 2015, Ashlin played with the Ellis Marsalis Jazz Quintet. The reviewer called the performance a "Masterclass in Jazz" and noted the "superb high legato of Parker's trumpet" in one number and a "brilliant vibrato solo by Parker" on another tune.
One reviewer of the group's performance at French Quarter Fest in April 2015 hailed it as a "funky outdoor party." Applauding the energetic approach taken by the master and his musicians, the reviewer had this to say about the individual musicians: "Bassist Jason Stewart and drummer Jason Marsalis acted as a musical trampoline, vaulting saxophonist Derek Douget and trumpeter Ashlin Parker to the heights. Some of the finest frontline playing came when the two horns locked in counterpoint duets -- a modernist bow to the group improvisations and heated emotions of early New Orleans jazz."
Another reviewer echoed the excitement about the French Quarter Fest performance, writing that "… the 80-year old Ellis Marsalis evaded the rain, drawing a packed crowd to Jackson Square, with a quintet performance that needed no defending on grounds of age. With drummer son Jason Marsalis always propulsive and uplifting and a soaring front-line of Ashlin Parker, trumpet, and Derek Douget, tenor and soprano, theirs was music with real bite and zest. Parker and Douget are both educators in the city and were new names to me but not to Ellis, for both had studied with him. "They keep me young," he told me."


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Rick Smith is the CEO of Securus Technologies. Securus Technologies is one of the leading companies that deal with providing communication services to correctional facilities. The company provides vital services such as email, payments using various platforms, phone calls, phone messages, inmate tablets, software services, and many others.
Since Securus Technologies acquired JPay in 2015, they have been able to strengthen their services, and there can now provide practically all software services in correctional facilities. Securus Technologies serves over 2,400 law enforcement, correctional facilities and public safety facilities all over North America. Moreover, the company's services are also used by more than one million across the region. The company's headquarters is situated in the Dallas area of Texas. The company also has other regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Allen Texas and Carrollton, Texas and his Linkedin.
Securus Technologies was founded in 1986, and it has continued to grow tremendously over the years. In addition to serving inmates and officials in the prison service, the company also tackles public safety measures. They do this by ensuring that the public can communicate with the inmates and even send them money through the safest way possible.
Under the capable leadership of Rick Smith, Securus Technologies now provides other services such as biometric analysis, incident management, information management and emergency response. In addition to services such public information services, investigation, monitoring products, communication services and inmate services which they provided since inception. Therefore, Securus also strives to make the inmates safe while undergoing their sentences and makes sure that their wardens are carrying out their mandate as expected.
About Rick Smith
Richard A. Smith is the CEO and Chairman of Securus Technologies, and he ensures that the company is running efficiently and smoothly. Through him, the company launches new products and services weekly. The capable CEO attests to this by confessing that the company receives numerous emails and correspondence services through letters about their brilliant services. The chairman and CEO took over the reins of the company on June 23rd, 2008 from Richard Falcone.
Thanks to efforts of Rick Smith, the company has been able to invest over 600 million dollars in patents, acquisitions, and technologies over a period of three years. Before working with Securus, Mr. Smith was working for Eschelon Telecom as a President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to this, he worked for the same company as a CFO and also as the president and CEO. Between 1972 and 1988, Rick Smith worked for Global Crossing North America under various positions and what Rick Smith knows.
Rick Smith attained his MBA from The University of Rochester. He attended the State University of New York at Buffalo and graduated with an Engineering Bachelor's Degree. He also has a Master's Degree in engineering from the same institution. Rick Smith has an associate degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. The Securus Technologies CEO is a member of the Integra Telecom company board and the Eschelon Telecom board and https://apps.securustech.net/press_listing.asp?press_id=21.


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Accessorising Tips For The Bohemian Bride
Award-winning blogger Gabriella from Blossom Bride lets us in on her best style advice for accessorising as a bohemian bride
"The ultimate way to achieve a boho chic style is to take a sleek wedding dress and accessorise it,' says Gabriella. 'Stand out from the crowd with a designer costume style neck piece, stacked bangles, or even statement earrings. The key is to keep it to one or two accessories that speak for themselves.'
Dress Detailing
'Sometimes the perfect dress is right in front of you, it just needs some tweaking. This beautiful blush gown by Sadoni requires no alterations, but similar cap sleeves could be all you need to take your bridal gown from pretty to outstanding! Play around with your look, adding embellished cap sleeves, flower appliqué or a vintage belt until you find the boho style that is right for you.
Flower Crown
'A boho wedding is so much more than just a floral crown,' says Gabriella. 'But floral crowns are hard to resist! The Majestic Empire Campaign by Viktoria Novak provides a range of handcrafted, bejeweled crowns and headpieces that are the perfect alternative to a traditional fresh flower crown. I'm also loving the surge in popularity for leaf crowns, especially for autumnal brides.'
Bridal Separates
Is there anything more inspired than bridal separates? The ability to take your bridal look from day to night without a second dress is game changing! Gabriella says, 'A topper is the must have accessory for any boho bride, especially if you think your dress is too simplistic. Pair a fitted wedding dress with a topper in tulle or chiffon to add just the right amount of whimsy.'
If you want something different for a wedding veil why not try our cap with side veil.Keeping the detail of your dress shining through. Your veil your way Visionary Veils#2018brides #bridalinspiration #bridalinspiration #capveil #capveils #veil #veils #bespokeveils #veildesigner #handmadewedding #custommade #laceveils #belfaststudio #niweddings #nibride #quirkywedding #weddingjournal#madeinni #madeinbelfast #belfast #weddings #newlyengaged #weddingdress
'I love seeing brides who go for something different when it comes to the veil,' says Gabriella. 'A cap veil is yet another option for the boho bride who wants to forgo the popular flower crown. If this look isn't for you, a sheer veil tied at the nape of the neck will also looks amazing.'
'Another go-to accessory for 2018 is the bridal cape. Whether your bridal cape is to keep you warm or to look fabulous, it is the perfect way to add a touch of the ethereal to your wedding day look. Especially if it has vintage-inspired beading like this breath-taking design from Gibson Bespoke,' says Gabriella.
For more boho style and wedding inspiration from Gabriella head over to BlossomBride.com
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How Great Leaders Deal with Problem Project Staff
An essential aspect of a project manager's role is to deal with problem project staff expeditiously. In this article in ProjectTimes.com, Drew Davison takes a look at how a good manager would deal with situations of this kind.
Dealing with Problem Project Staff – The Great Leader Way!
1. Conversations
A great manager should have a string of conversations, in the elevator, the hallway, one-on-one, and so forth. The manager should make every effort to find out more about their staff. More significantly, the expectations of the job, responsibilities to the team, the relationship with the larger organization, actual performance results and areas for improvement, growth, and excellence should be communicated.
2. The Support Alliance
The culture and core values of the organization and team can influence an individual's performance. When an individual is facing a challenge, the manager should build an improvement alliance, which should include the individual, the work manager, the resource manager, an HR person with knowledge of the organization's processes and practices, and one or more SMEs. This alliance exists to help the individual succeed.
3. Plan of Action
A plan to help the individual improve his performance should be developed. The assignments should consist of real work and must have clearly specified acceptable completion criteria. Weekly or bi-weekly checkpoints to assess progress should be included as well.
4. The Plan in Action
Here the individual takes on the assigned tasks and provides it for assessment. The manager in question should be aware of the information and metrics involved in the assessment. Occasional checks to see if the individual needs external help should be carried out and then allowed.
5. Appraisal
The support alliance should meet at the pre-appointed times to review results. Ideally, the individual should lead the discussion.
6. Act on the Results
If the results of the plan aren't acceptable, efforts must be made to enforce a career change (job change or termination) via the organization's HR practices. If the results are positive, it can be liberating for the individual and the team – after this, steps must be taken to sustain and build on this improvement.
Click on the following link to view the original article: https://www.projecttimes.com/drew-davison/from-the-sponsor-s-desk-dealing-with-problem-project-staff.html


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Bonds End Mixed in Europe; Japan Bonds Fall on Rate Fears
LONDON -- European government-bond prices ended mixed, following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision Tuesday not to raise short-term interest rates.
German bond prices retraced the morning's gains to end mostly lower as fears emerged of a U.S. rate increase in July, traders said.
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Effective questioning is the foundation on which learning occurs, and the forum, in which, risk-taking evolves. Creating the right atmosphere for students to think, process and share is ultimately based on one thing – patience.
Now, I'll be the first to admit that I am often guilty of choosing the first – and often quickest – hand that I see in front of me after asking a question to the class. This is how I can keep the pace of the lesson. This is how I can cover the content of the lesson. But, what if this is also how I am leaving some students behind? So what's wrong with rewarding the efficient and quickest-thinking student? Well, studies show that waiting at least 3 seconds to provide adequate 'think time' will improve the quality of the response and success of more students involved.
I recently had the opportunity during a Collaborative Math Inquiry Project to watch an intermediate teacher in action, and she dazzled me with the power of purposeful wait time. She would ask a question. Prompt the students to "think about it." Wait five seconds. Tell the students to "turn and talk to their partner about their answer." Give 20 seconds. Announce "Now, what do we think?"
I watched this cycle take place for three different math questions in a safe, collaborative environment that ran like a well-oiled machine. She had built a supportive, discussion-rich learning environment where students could take risks, delve deeper into the questions and scaffold their learning using the ideas of others – consequence-free.
Years ago I watched a video where the presenter showed the audience what it was like for a student who has a learning disability to process information in an environment where the wait time was less than 3 seconds. To do this, the audience was asked to answer a question – but was not allowed to use the letter 'e' in their verbal response. They struggled to get the thoughts out and there was nowhere near enough time to express them before someone else had their hand up to answer (who had the luxury of using the whole alphabet in their word choice). It was eye-opening and it serves as a reminder for me to deliberately wait three seconds.
So, the next time you pose a question to your class and find yourself looking for the first hand to go up – ask yourself – why are all the other hands not up? The answer, students often respond to the environment we help to construct, and in knowing this, it is worth the wait, and certainly, worth three seconds of our time, to bring all students along for the ride.
What strategies or reminders do you use to make sure you give appropriate 'wait times' during questioning? Have you experienced something as a teacher that opened your eyes to the importance of being patient during class discussions?
During Neil's 10 years of teaching experience, he has taught in London, England; Ontario; public and private schools; elementary and secondary; junior; intermediate; core french; developmental skills; and junior gifted (grades 4,5,6). He is a Reading Specialist that has been incorporating technology in his practice consistently throughout his career. Neil has recently published his first book entitled "Ignite. Incite. Inspire." – Examining 21st Century Issues in Education, which is a collection of teaching articles and posts written from January to December 2011.


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Using in situ thermal remediation technologies at sub-steaming temperatures, a process called HEPA® (heat enhanced plume attenuation) remediation, to accelerate naturally occurring processes, TRS can provide a total plume solution at costs substantially lower than applying ISTR at steaming temperatures.
Heat enhanced biodegradation: Elevating the temperature of the groundwater can dramatically increase the bioremediation solutions.: TRS is implementing low-temperature ERH at sites to accelerate Enhanced Anaerobic Bioremediation (EAB). This solution enhances dissolution of DNAPL, while increasing biodegradation kinetic rates, and enhancing abiotic degradation rates reducing cleanup time frames as both a source zone and/or total plume remedy.
Advantages include:
Heat enhanced multiphase extraction: TRS combines ISTR with multiphase extraction (MPE) to reduce the viscosity and density of long chain petroleum hydrocarbons, coal tar and creosote.
Advantages include:
Heat activated chemical oxidation: Heat activating sodium persulfate creates the most reactive version of the reagent. Applying the technology in the Pacific Northwest, TRS helped treat pentachlorophenol in groundwater at a former wood treatment facility.
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The New Flexibility of Yoga Getaways
Yoga vacations—more self-indulgent than you'd think—are taking off around the globe. One lazy yogi heads to Italy for a low-stress, no-hassle trip. Plus: How to find the right yoga retreat and 6 other fun-filled fitness vacations
YOGA RETREATS are point-and-shoot vacations: Pick a destination, find an all-inclusive retreat, book your flight. No need to worry about an itinerary or hotels. Wardrobe? Loosefitting. If you're a lazy planner (hand raised), like to travel alone without being alone (hand still up), and want a holiday that's more likely to renew than exhaust you, a yoga escape is ideal.
No longer the province of ascetics who consider binge-drinking wheatgrass shots a bracing good time, yoga has become a $16 billion-a-year business in the U.S.,...


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Putting Your Church on the Map
11th April 2019
How do you baptise two people when there is no pool? You take them to the beach, pray that the rain calms down for the spectators, and baptise them in the water provided by the ocean. That is how Janine and Duncan Johnston were baptised in front of about 50 onlookers during the weekend intended for learning more about media and the church. Pastor Gabriel Perea led the couple in a renewing of their marital vows, after 23 years of marriage, before commencing with the baptism of both of them in the sea. Janine and Duncan have studied the Bible for more than a year already, and decided to be baptised because of their convictions and love for God and everyone else. They live near Musselburgh and attend church there. They are also heavily involved with the Cook-In project which is run by the church, providing food for the hungry and homeless in and around Musselburgh.
This event was the highlight of the weekend of training, attended by around 22 communicators from around Scotland. The baptism gave the communicators an opportunity to capture, create and learn at the same time.
To those who attended the weekend, it became clear from the start that communication is about getting the word out there, about the Gospel, about God's word and that it is for everyone. Not only do you make media and share it, you become an evangelist as such.
A question that echoed throughout the weekend is, "How visible is your church? If your church were removed from where it is at the moment, would the people in that neighbourhood suddenly miss it? What can be done to be sure we are still relevant as a church?" These questions are good questions, and they were asked by each of the four invited experts to the Scottish Mission Media Training weekend, happening from 5-7 April 2019. Pastor Neale Schofield, Pastor Neville Neveling, Pastor Weiers Coetser, and Pastor Peter Jeynes were asking the same questions during their respective presentations on the weekend.
Pastor Neale Schofield has worked in television media for some time, and has led the Hope Channel in New Zealand. You can find Neale when searching for his series called Masterstroke here. Pastor Schofield presented ways in which local churches can put themselves on the map more effectively. His catch phrase: "Do something new, or something old in a unique way." He showed examples of how churches in New Zealand changed their church signage and websites to benefit from the popularity of Hope Channel New Zealand's many lifestyle and actuality programmes. He is currently working on a PHD at the University of St Andrews, but still has a strong input in the content produced by Hope Channel New Zealand.
Weiers Coetser is the Irish Mission communications sponsor. In his Sabbath morning presentation he highlighted a distinction between communication as transmission – which focusses on sending a message across space in order to bring about change in people – and communication as "ritual" in which the focus is more on building a community and creating meaning together. He emphasised that a successful church communication strategy should incorporate the values of each of these approaches. With his wife, Simone they shared a few examples of how they experimented with reaching across spaces where the church is unknown in order to make church visible and relevant to people in the community.
Pastor Neville visited Scotland, all the way from Namibia. He works for Adventist World Radio, and presented another form of media communication, using mobile phones to share evangelistic series. The ministry that he pioneered has led to thousands of baptisms around the world. Evangelistic material has been prepared and is being sent out in multiple different languages by hundreds of volunteers from every division. Mobile phone technology provides the opportunity to create evangelistic efforts of scale. Pastor Neville explained that an evangelistic sermon, broadcast by himself is shared an average of eleven times by each of the original recipients of the sermon. We will share more of his work in future publications. Some of his material and work can be seen here.
Other experts sharing their knowledge during the weekend were from Scottish churches and clearly love their roles. Charles Lethbridge and Igor and Elizabeth Mihailova concentrated on the practical side of things. From photo composition to sound and light equipment in the local church was discussed and learned. Making media is essential, and making more of it while witnessing a beautiful baptism and vow renewal on the beach, provided best opportunity to do so. Charles and Igor have been doing media for a number of years, and they enjoy sharing their expertise. They demonstrated how excellent media can be created cheaply. This is good news for any church thinking that in order to put yourself on the map, will be expensive.
Peter Jeynes put a cap on the events of the weekend when he arrived on Sunday, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he pastors. Over the years he has specialised in helping Seventh-day Adventist churches become featured in local newspapers. He shared an example of how a beach baptism featured in one newspaper. He invited the newspaper photographer to capture a practice session in which he 'baptised' a volunteer a few days before the event. This was more than a staged baptism, it was an essential exercise in ensuring the safety of the baptismal candidates. The photos of this trial baptism was published in the newspaper before the actual event and the publicity resulted in a beach full of onlookers on the day that the actual baptism took place. Pastor Jeynes shared many other examples of how congregations can leverage good and bad news stories that will capture the interest of the local press.
The participants all agreed that the food on the weekend, although humble in nature, was excellent, and they thanked Catia Lethbridge for spending the time in the kitchen for them. A beautiful baptism would also not be complete without a nice piece of chocolate cake. A media weekend would not be complete without good food.
When asked what the highlight of the weekend was, most participants referred to the mobile phone evangelism, presented by Pastor Neveling. Essentially, bible studies and other lessons can be sent to contacts on anyone's phone from any of us. This in an effort to spread the gospel in a channel that already exists. Everyone has a mobile phone, and so do we. What could be easier than to send the gospel to those who might want it, but never get to go to church, or cannot get to church. All the participants were moved by the stories of thousands of people around the world, who have responded to mobile phone evangelism over the past year or two. For details about this please contact Jimmy Botha or the Scottish Mission office.
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Nestling between high-reaching mountain forests and a volcanic spine, this informal hotel is an ideal base for excursions in the Volcano Eifel. Make yourself at home in the cosy rooms and marvel at the fascinating landscapes at your doorstep.
This cosy and welcoming hotel is located in Birresborn, in the picturesque Eifel region. This enchanting area is characterised by medieval castles and monasteries, dense forests, clear water, idyllic villages and steep cliffs.


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History was made Friday night at the Julie Conn Rec Center, as the Stratford University Women's Basketball program hosted their first home game in program history, as they hosted Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg. The first half action was high scoring and included an up and down pace, which saw CU-Harrodsburg jump out to a 27-22 lead after the opening quarter and held a 45-40 lead at the half. The second half was a different story though, as Stratford struggled to keep pace with the Tigers, as they were outscored 48-28 while falling 93-68.
Shannel Pope led the way for Stratford with 16 points and 3 steals, while three other Lady Cardinals scored in double-digits as Imani Jenkins added 12 points, Synquist Strothers scored 11 points and Ashley Cunningham dropped 10 points. Yolanda Fells added a double digit rebounding night with 10 boards and Nyare Evans blocked 2 shots.
Stratford falls to 2-4 on the year and returns to action on December 15th with an away contest at Thomas Nelson.


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A busy town centre road has been closed in Rugby as a result of a burst water main.
The stretch of Albert Street leading down to Railway Terrace has been closed off to traffic, with Severn Trent arriving to assess the situation at around 9.30am.
Speaking to the Advertiser, an employee for the company said: "We've been called to look at a burst water main. We can't say for certain but we'll have to re-tarmac so it will probably be closed for most of the day."
When asked if residents would have their water supply cut off, he added: "Initially no - it depends what we find. But there is a possibility we will have to."
He advised that residents living nearby should keep an eye on Severn Trent's website for updates: www.stwater.co.uk


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Over the last 60 years there have been plenty of great things that have happened here in our store. And similarly, there a few things that have not happened to our store. We thought we'd take this opportunity to share ten misconceptions that pop up regularly about our store:
We are owned by True Value. False. Never have been, never will be. We are still owned by the same family that started the store in 1955. We were a member of the True Value hardware co-operative from 1986 until the end of 2016. Being members of this co-operative allowed us to source the merchandise our customers need for a fair price. Collectively, we along with the other members of the co-op can pool our buying power to compete with the big box stores.
- We are owned by Ace Hardware. Nope. Same response as the one above regarding True Value. Ace is also a co-operative, and in 2016 we opted to switch from True Value to Ace because they provided the best products and services that we needed to take care of our customers.
- We are part of a chain. Uh-uh. We have one store. Yes, we tried a satellite store out at Thunderbird (now known as The Meadows Shopping Center at Baseline & Foothill Parkway) in 1965, but by 1986, we closed that store to concentrate on our main store here at Arapahoe and Folsom.
- We only buy from our co-op. Nah. With our unabashed commitment to support local independent businesses like ourselves, we actually source goods from over 1,500 vendors.
- We own the building we are in. Negative. Yes, we've been here a long, long time and we are the largest store in the shopping center,
but we do not own the building. We are tenants and we have had a number of great landlords over the decades…. Reg Platt, John Cohagen, and now the Gart brothers or Gart Properties, to name a few. (Recent customer issues with parking here in the Village Shopping Center reminded us to include this misconception)
- We are so much more expensive. No siree. We do our best to be competitive yet responsible with our pricing. We stay competitive by using our co-op buying power (See #1 & #2 above). But let's also remember that we employee 250 people and they need to afford to live HERE… we pay sales taxes HERE so that public schools, public works, open space, bike trails, etc. can thrive HERE…. we do this because we are based HERE. Much of our competition is based out of state and do not have the same financial obligations or the moral compass that we do. Ditto for our online competition. So before mocking our prices, we ask you to think about what you are actually paying for when you shop here.
- We have a pretty lax security staff. Fat chance. It's widely recognized that if theft happens, the price of goods has to go up in order to cover the losses. And
when you don't have other stores to offset those losses, you become very diligent about the security of your store. Well, with our four entrances, our security team is super diligent so that we don't have to increase pricing. Once upon a time, the CU Boulder residence hall staff used to warn incoming students to think twice about shoplifting at our store because the likelihood of being cuaght was and still is high.
- We don't have enough parking. No way. With nearly 1,000 parking spaces in the Village Shopping Center, there's plenty of parking on the north, south, east and west sides of our store. Now with the four entrances we've mentioned above, the door you might refer to as our "front door" may differ from the other people that stop by to shop the day you do… if most of the people that call our south entrance the "front" show up at the same time, they might have to park on the west side… but like we said, we've got four entrances and plenty of parking. Recently, the property managers of our mall noticed a higher volume of "illegal" parking by those that take advantage of our free parking lot… one example is CU Boulder students or football fans that park here and then walk to campus for classes or a game… thankfully, the mall's efforts have curbed much of this sort of illegal parking.
We can't wait for bigger name chain stores to move into our mall. No thanks. Remember that bit above about us preferring to support local independent businesses? Our mall is uniquely 98% independently owned and operated.
- We are just like every other hardware store. Not on your life. What hardware store is actually a tourist destination? Where did you go when you needed to help your son or daughter figure out how to build their award-winning science fair project for school? Where does Ball Aerospace go for parts for their next vehicle that they launch into space? Who else has a harpist during the holidays that has been performing for your shopping pleasure for over 25 years? We do have a wonderful story to tell. A story that is as much a part of Boulder as Boulder is a part of our store. Thankfully, we were able to enlist one of Boulder's favorite journalists, Clay Bonnyman Evans, to tell our story. Clay wrote a book this year titled, Behind the Green Vest. We think he did a great job.
Stop by for a visit soon! And if you have any other questions for us or myths that you need us to debunk, just let us know.


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We have a $200 minimum order!
- Custom Cakes including Sculpted/3D. Starting at a minimum order of $200. Order here.
- Sheet Cakes can be added to any custom order of 100+ servings, to increase servings and reduce cost for $2/serving.
- WE ARE DELIVERY ONLY! We operate out of a rented kitchen, so pick up is not available. Delivery to Seattle addresses is included with your order. Delivery outside of Seattle is $10+. We are closed Sunday and only accommodate large orders. You may accept delivery the day before or pay an additional fee for Sunday delivery (if available). Select Sunday Delivery when ordering.
- Rush Orders. A $35 fee is applied to all orders received a week or less in advance of the event date, if we are able to accommodate the order.
- Custom Sugar Flowers, Figures and Toppers. Priced individually. Can be shipped to US locations. Please inquire.
- Detailed Cake Boards. All cakes come on a plain cake board. Detailed cake boards are priced by design and can be added to your order. Please inquire at the time of ordering.
- Decorated Styrofoam Risers (adds height to cakes or acts as cake/cupcake stand). Starting at $10.
- Edible Images. Starting at $20. Send us an image and we can print it onto your cake, cupcakes or cookies! *Please note that some color variations may be present, due to the limitations with edible ink and paper.
- Cake Pop Bouquet. Six cake pops layered amongst six seasonal flowers, in a beautiful arrangement. $65.
- Cupcake Bouquet. One dozen, floral-design cupcakes arranged in a bouquet and placed inside a vase. Perfect alternative to flowers that will wilt! Starting at $125, delivered.
- Custom Cakes including Sculpted/3D. Starting at a minimum order of $200. Order here.
By the dozen.
- Items sold by the dozen are only sold in addition to custom orders/dessert tables.
- One flavor is included per dozen.
- Make any individual item a wrapped favor for $3 /dozen.
- By the dozen – Unadorned Cupcakes, Cakepops, Cookie Pies and French Macarons can be added to any custom order for $30/dozen and wrapped as favors for an additional $3/dozen.
- By the dozen – Decorated Cupcakes, Cakepops, Cookie Pies and French Macarons can be added to any custom order for $36-48/dozen and wrapped as favors for an additional $3/dozen.
- Cookie Gift Sets. $30. Includes 6 custom-designed cookies, gift wrapped. (Designs coming soon!)
- Dessert Tables. If you'd like for us to cater an entire dessert table, complete with beautiful stands and decor, please let us know and we can work out a quote! We can provide a variety of different desserts, aside from our regular menu, such as chocolate-covered oreos, marshmallows, plated desserts, etc.
- Set Up Fee. Items that are too large or fragile to be assembled prior to delivery will require delivery and set up by Bakerilly (i.e. wedding cakes). An additional charge will apply and can be determined by the location of your event. Delivery is $1/mile (outside of Seattle) and set-up is $25/hour (minimum 1-hour charge).
- Special Requests. Organic, Gluten-free or Allergy-wise cakes, available for an additional charge.
- Tastings are by appointment only. We operate out of a rented kitchen, and therefore do not have a dedicated space for tastings. We can meet with you at a local coffee shop to discuss your event and you'll receive a sampling of 6 of our most popular flavors, the cost is $25. This amount is applied to an order of $500 or more, if you place it within 3 months from the tasting date. We recommend scheduling your tasting at least 4 weeks before your event date to ensure availability of our baker and allow time for any special items to be purchased or made for your special cake. Schedule a tasting today!
We do not accept orders over the phone.
Please email us or place an order online. To review all of our terms of service, please refer to our Contract. Email is the best way to reach us, as we're usually baking or out on deliveries!


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Helen Mort is a poet based in Sheffield. She has published two collections with Chatto & Windus, 'Division Street' (2013) and 'No Map Could Show Them' (2016). Her first novel 'Black Car Burning' is forthcoming in 2019. Helen has also written for stage and for radio. She teaches Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Helen won the 2017 Mslexia Poetry Prize and this residency is part of the award.


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I have been a Montreal Canadiens hockey team fan since I can remember (early sixties). Consequently I am super spoiled. In my lifespan, as a fan, I have seen no less than 13 Stanley Cups won by this team. They are, along with the New York Yankees, one of the greatest and most decorated sports franchises in the world.
It has been sheer delight, almost a maniacal joy to watch my heroes destroy teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Redwings, New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames and the LA Kings with the most overrated "best player ever" of all time: the annoying Wayne Gretzky. (Bobby Orr was greater, sorry folks).
We had a bit of a drought from 1980 to 86. Although we remained competitive, it was painful to watch my team finish less than best. So, in 1986, after 7 long painful years of frustration ended, we won the Cup again. It was heaven. It was as it should be. The Stanley Cup was where it belonged, back home, in Montreal. We didn't win another cup for another seven years. And since then we have not one any. For me, a man who is used to watching his team win, it has been a long long season of drought. Yet somehow I felt this storied franchise would come back.
This year has been the worst year in Canadiens history since 1940. We are at present the worst team in the NHL statistically, but not on paper. This team almost went to the finals two years ago with essentially the same line up and coach. Now, well, they stink. They really stink and they can't find a way to win against teams that are not worthy to be on the same ice.
What of it my friend ? What of it ? Sometimes you can be the wisest, the strongest, the fastest, the richest and the best and still get decimated by life. Life is bigger than all of us. No one, no matter how great, can master it forever. Adversity will come. The mighty will fall. Just ask the Montreal Canadiens.
Life is bigger than all of us. Yet, we believe our finite limited selves can overcome it. Then, tragedy comes: an unexpected major expense, a loss of employment, an unexpected disease, an untimely death. Or, a love relationship suddenly goes sour and dies. Enthusiasm and energy drains. Motivation is nowhere to be found.
Nothing is worse than doing all you know and find nothing is working for you anymore. No matter how hard you try to fix it things it get worse. What a feeling of hopelessness. How can anyone in this state escape despair.
Do we turn to God in those moments ?
I am reminded of a Scripture verse from that states "It's not by might, not by power, by His Spirit" (Zechariah 4:6) The meaning is clear. God is bigger than life and we were never meant to live it apart from his strength and intervention. How foolish to think that we can. Every one of us will discover sooner or later we can't. We will be overwhelmed. Hurt will find us. Setbacks will come. Adversity lies in wait.
Surely, we find we are able to deal with a lot of it. It's amazing how resourceful and cunning we can be. God has gifted us with a prowess that can handle almost anything.
Right ! GOD has given us this prowess. We can handle almost anything !!! Almost. What about we what can't handle ? Will it turn us to him ?
I don't know about you but in my case I was confronted with something I could not handle at the age of 19. I become ill with an incurable disorder. It was the worst season of my life. I turned to God. I committed my life to the Lord Jesus Christ. In that moment, I set out on a course that revealed what my real problem was : SIN: separation from him, ignorance of his ways. Since then my definition of sin is simply this: living your life without God.
Some believe in him but live like atheists. They pay him lip service and may even go to church every week but their lives are self directed. God does not receive the honour he deserves. He is not the source and centre of their lives. Though they have a form of godliness they deny its power by putting him on the back burner of their lives. He may be a quaint idea. He may be a religious ritual. But he is not the lifeline. He is not Lord. He is essentially nothing: just a formality; nothing more. Some don't believe in him at all.
It is sorrow and tragedy that serves to speak to us about our need for him. The Scriptures tell us godly sorrow leads to repentance. In other words, when I am down and crushed beyond my ability to recover it may lead me to look up to him and LIVE.
Sometimes the mighty fall. As far a I am concerned, they always do sooner of later. It is testimony to me that there is someone mightier yet who empowers us to rise above anything we can face.
The prophet Zephaniah once declared this truth in his book (Zephaniah 3:7)
"The LORD your God among you is powerful— he will save and he will take joyful delight in you. In his love he will renew you with his love; he will celebrate with singing because of you. " (New International Version)
In Jesus, he is not only among us, he with us always and lives in us. Nothing is impossible for us. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Even if it's the worst season of our lives.
No matter how tough things get we know "All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to his purpose" Rom 8: 28
Has anybody thought to pray for the Montreal Canadiens? They sure could use it.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 28, 2014) - Blue Ribbon Income Fund (TSX:RBN.UN) has renewed its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 2,557,700 units of the Fund representing approximately 10% of the public float of 25,577,517 units. The Fund may purchase up to 513,550 units in any 30 day period which is 2% of the 25,677,517 issued and outstanding units at November 24, 2014.
As of November 24, 2014, the Fund had purchased 477,800 units under its current bid at an average price of $11.90 per unit.
The units may be purchased for cancellation from December 3, 2014 to December 2, 2015 through the facilities of the TSX or alternative Canadian trading platforms and may only be purchased at a price per unit not exceeding the last net asset value per unit. The Administrator of the Fund believes that such purchases are in the best interest of the Fund and are a desirable use of its available funds.
For further information, please contact your investment advisor, call Brompton's investor relations line at 416-642-6000, toll-free at 1-866-642-6001, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit our website at www.blueribbonincomefund.com.
You will usually pay brokerage fees to your dealer if you purchase or sell units of the investment fund on the Toronto Stock Exchange or alternative Canadian trading platforms (an "exchange"). If the units are purchased or sold on an exchange, investors may pay more than the current net asset value when buying units of the investment fund and may receive less than the current net asset value when selling them.
There are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning units of an investment fund. An investment fund must prepare disclosure documents that contain key information about the Fund. You can find more detailed information about the Fund in the public filings available at www.sedar.com. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed in this press release and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the Fund, to the future outlook of the Fund and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the Fund. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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ARTIQ & Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian open 'The Man & The Monarch' exhibition
The new collection at the Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh, created especially for the hotel by art consultants ARTIQ, is based around and inspired by one of the most famous Scottish paintings of all time – 'The Monarch of the Glen' – and its artist, the Victorian painter and Royal Academician Sir Edwin Henry Landseer.
Painted in 1851, this monumental depiction of a Royal Stag in the Scottish Highlands contributed to Landseer's fame and was considered the perfect example of his moralistic, anthropomorphised portrayals of the animal kingdom. The painting became so popular, it leant its appeal to sweet tins and whiskey branding, as well giving its name to a BBC series in the early noughties.
In 2016, the painting became a topical cause célèbre when its current owner, drinks giant Diageo, put it up for sale, raising the possibility of the painting departing its erstwhile home in the National Museum of Scotland and moving out of the country altogether. The decision was reversed following a public outcry and the painting now hangs in the National Gallery of Scotland, with the institution campaigning to raise funds for the painting to transfer to its permanent collection.
Pairing a selection of Landseer's other works with portraits of the artist and contemporary prints, this exhibition explores the man behind the painting, acknowledging Landseer's struggles with depression that accompanied the accolades and fame.
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We have the largest selection of Orange County's Finest Venues
We have negotiated incredible rates at Orange County's Finest Venues, saving you thousands of dollars! Many of you have asked, "How are AllStar's rates so much less than other planners or even if I call the venue direct?" Let me answer that for you. We have spent 26 years building relationships with all the finest venues in the Orange County area. We own our own venue, Dove Canyon Courtyard, and network daily with owners and managers of many of the best venues in the Orange County area. This gives us a real advantage in securing the best dates, venues and rates on your behalf. We specialize in HUGE venues with 300 – 1500 capacities.


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Announcements and Important Events
Calendar For Fall High School Sports Tryouts and Practices!
High School Sports tryouts and practices begin on the following dates:
Junior Varsity and Varsity High School Boys Soccer Tryouts begin on Monday 8/18 through 8/22. Practices begin on Monday 8/25 at 5pm on the HS Fields.
High School Girls Soccer Tryouts begin on Monday, 8/18 through 8/20. Practices begin on Monday 8/25 at 5pm on the HS Fields.
High School Coed Cross Country begins on Monday, 8/18 and is on going. No Tryouts for this team.
Girls Varsity Volleyball Tryouts begin on Tuesday, 8/19 through Wednesday, 8/21 at 4:30pm in the HS Gymnasium.
If you are still interested in participating, please pick up a form at the front desk / lobby of the school. The tryout and conditioning forms must be filled out entirely and signed in order to participate. You can also find the form on this website if you go to "Files and Links" and then click on "Emergency.Tryout & Conditioning Form."


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The next vendor up for introduction is Mary Hummert of Pairabelles. Pairabelles reflects Mary's life-long dream and accomplishment of owning and operating an antique business featuring unique antique and vintage furniture, linens, glassware, porcelain, jewelry and other objects de' art. She also creates upcycled jewelry artistically fabricated from broken jewelry bits and pieces, vintage clip-on earrings and silver plated flatware.
All of Mary's pieces are one of a kind and we will have a fantastic selection for sale at The Foundrie this season. You can always visit Mary online as well at www.pairabelles.com.


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Recycled wood Heart wall sculpture This piece will be made to order. Finished piece will be similar to the one picture in the listing. Due to is creative inspiration for us.
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Apple Tablet PC Intro
Apple may not have invented the tablet computer but as is often the case they caught the tablet wave with the iPad at exactly the right moment and managed to catch most of the market. Apple Computer has re-established itself as king of the hardware kingdom by making elegant products that interface intuitively with users. Best of all Apple products have an uncanny ability to just work well while much of the competition is still stalling and running out of batteries. The Apple iPad has been a huge success for a good reason- it's a brilliant machine at an amazing price point.
The Apple iPad comes in two versions: the iPad with Wi-Fi and the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3-G. The 3-G version can connect to the Internet anywhere using a 3-G network just like your cell phone while the Wi-Fi version must latch on to either a public or private Wi-Fi network to gain access to the internet. The 3-G service requires a monthly service contract. Both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3-G versions come with three different sizes of memory: 16, 32 and 64 GB. This makes six different versions of the iPad to choose from. Very shortly the iPad II will be released. iPad II will probably be released in six versions. The memory on the iPad can't be upgraded so choose wisely when you are deciding which device to buy.
The iPad sports a 10 inch screen with beautiful definition and while the iPad can be used as a production device with it's small size and light weight (1.5 pounds) it is really the ultimate consumption device for accessing and viewing information off of the internet. The iPad is in the enviable position of having more applications available than any other tablet computer. This turns the iPad into a powerful little machine that can be customized to fit your needs or the needs of your company. Any iPhone app will run on the iPad but it may be small- the size of the iPhone screen. Many applications are designed in two versions- one for the iPad and one for the iPhone. Due to the increased cost of producing two apps, iPad specific applications often have a small fee. Most free applications are produced in what is called a Universal format that will adjust to the size of whatever device you are using. There are thousands of useful free and paid applications and these applications are what set the Apple iPad years ahead of the competition.
Another feature that sets the iPad apart is the significant battery life. The iPad can operate for 10 hours of continuous use before needing to be recharged and when not in use the iPad will hold a charge for an entire month. This and the size and weight make the iPad a truly portable device that will fit easily into a purse or a briefcase.
The excellent color screen on the Apple iPad makes this an ideal device for reading books and magazines, looking at TV or downloaded movies and playing video games. The screen doesn't do very well in direct sunlight. Through Apple iTunes you can get just about any book and magazine you would like. In addition, there is a free Kindle application that you can install on your iPad to access all of Amazon Kindle's content and Amazon's online bookstore. Netflix and Hulu TV offer apps that allow you to access videos and TV content anywhere at anytime. There are tons of games available and the finger touch interface makes these games fun and easy to play.
The iPad really excels when it comes to surfing the Internet. The larger screen makes this much easier than with the iPhone and the touch screen creates a very pleasurable experience. The iPad is also the perfect device for using Facebook and email and for viewing and sharing pictures with your family and friends.
'So the iPad is a great toy, so what,' you may be thinking. 'I've got enough toys and I can't see myself lugging this thing in addition to my computer on a business trip.' Well the really neat thing about the iPad is that you can probably take it instead of your computer and use all the valuable space you save for a change of clothes. The iPad is actually a pretty savvy little computer for business.
The iPad has a very useable touch keyboard that is 80% regular size. An external keyboard can also be attached if you just can't get used to the touch keyboard. With the iPad you can produce written documents, spreadsheets, graphs and slideshows. You can then send and save them in a variety of formats including all the PC compatible equivalents. The iPad can be connected to a projector and using your finger you can create a laser pointer on the projection screen. For $99.00 (-$30.00 the first year if purchased at the same time as your iPad) a year you can purchase MobileMe from Apple. MobileMe allows you to remotely sync all you contacts and calendars across all your devices including your PC. For example, if you add a new number on your iPhone it will automatically be updated remotely onto the contacts on your iPad and your computer at home. MobileMe also comes with 20 gigabytes of secure remote storage where you can send any documents. MobileMe storage allows you to remotely save something at work and then pull it down onto your iPad at home or on a business trip.
The iPad can also be very useful in a hospital environment for viewing patient's records and charts. In addition, there is a free application produced by Dragon, a leader in voice recognition software that is useful for doctors. The iPad comes with a microphone and used in conjunction with the Dragon app a healthcare provider is able to make verbal patient notes and have them immediately transcribed onto the iPad.
The much-anticipated iPad II will be released very shortly. The press release for the iPad II is expected to be March 2, 2011. Until March 2 no one knows what new features will be included on the iPad II. However, there are rumors that the iPad II will be more interactive especially when it comes to using the touch screen with books and learning materials. There are also rumors that the iPad II will have the ability to edit and process photos and video content- something that the current iPad can't do. The iPad II may also come with a front camera. This is all speculation until the press release and the Apple iPad is already an amazing machine.
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Each institution has a unique fingerprint - its own combination of values, history, capabilities, environment and aspirations - that can be used as the foundation for attracting and retaining best-fit candidates.
Mind and Hand Associates can help uncover these combinations and create the
strategies, processes and metrics that lead to success and continuous
improvement throughout the student lifecycle. We can work with you across
marketing, recruitment, and students' time on campus to ensure that what is promised
is valued and that programs continually improve to meet evolving student needs.
The Mind and
Hand team has deep experience in recruiting, admissions, program marketing, student
affairs, and program management. We know how to work with
students, faculty and staff to distinguish between presenting problems and
underlying issues, work through problems, prioritize activities, and
improve results.
We help schools
▪ Recruiting strategy
▪ Competency-based screening
▪ Behavioral event interviewing
▪ Student surveys
▪ Program evaluation
▪ Performance measurement and management
projects and presentations in this area include:
▪ Admissions Strategy and
Competency-Based Screening. A graduate
professional program with very loosely defined admissions screening criteria,
admission decision meetings that were highly emotional and time-consuming, and
no results tracking found that many students were underperforming academically,
socially, and/or in the job search process. The school commissioned a series of
projects to determine best-fit competencies and screening mechanisms to use
during the application, interview and selection processes, train admissions
team on competency-based screening and behavioral-event interviewing, and
implement screening and tracking processes and metrics.
▪ Increasing Yield of Female
Applicants to an MBA Program. A
top MBA program attracted a disproportionately low number of female applicants
and matriculants, and wanted to improve its success in recruiting women to the
program. Project included benchmarking
peer outcomes, a survey of acceptors, rejectors and application abandoners, and
focused discussions with female students.
▪ Presentation: Measuring
Student Services. Presented
at the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) 2009 Annual Industry
Conference in Baltimore on The Art and Science of Measurement in Student
Services. Presentation focused on
various methods to track and assess results in student services.


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Where Googling Will Come In Handy - And Is Your Website Prepared?
I wrote a blog post a few weeks back that asked this question:
The point of this question was to contemplate whether YOUR TARGET MARKET is searching for your provided service and if they find you:
A match can mean all sorts of things ... but the biggest focus was: budget. Are Googling clients bringing an ideal budget to the table to spend on the services you provide?
What I mean by 'Google search' to find YOUR SERVICE is some variation of the following:
- Orange County Wedding Planners
- Florida Wedding Florists
- Chicago Wedding Photographers
^^ IMO, if a potential client is Googling to find those things ... well ... they may not be in the 'higher-end' market ... I know, I know ... be mad if you want ;) Also, consider this: the first 5-ish results for a Google search like that will most likely bring up the top online wedding vendor directories ... and not actual websites owned BY the professionals themselves ... so might be smart to advertise on those pages, no??? Haha ...
Moving along ... I believe there is one thing that WILL HELP YOU on Google searches ... and that is the searches that happen AFTER a couple decides on their venue.
When I design websites for my clients I insert my secret formula to each and every image I upload ... and what happens to their traffic, inquiries, and overall success is HUGE ... it typically blows up ... the combination of my creative eye, user experience optimization strategies, image selection, and 'secret optimization formula' create an online environment that leads to success for my clients.
If you are noticing that your website has traffic that rarely leads to inquiries - or if the inquiries that do come in aren't ideal - then let's chat! It never hurts to talk about options and what I have to offer you.
Questions to ask yourself:
- Has your website gone over 3 years without being touched? You need a redesign.
- Are you getting clicks from your advertising outlets that rarely lead to hires? You need a redesign.
- Do you go to your website and immediately wish it looked different? You need a redesign.
- Are there new companies launching in your area that you fear will start to take business away from you? You need a redesign.
- Does your website break or work strangely on mobile devices? You DEFINITELY need a redesign. 55 - 65% of your website traffic will be via a mobile device and that number is growing!
XO~ Heather


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The Kindergarten through eighth grade students are invited to sing in church during the 8:00 or the 11:00 am worship services at Sola Fide on Sunday, September 24th. (We'd be more than happy to have you sing in both services!)
We'll be singing "Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly."
Check out a version of it here.


text: Dungannon turned on the style for the latest Autumn/Winter collections in the town's first fashion event of the season. Local style icon and TV presenter, Joanne Salley, hosted proceedings at the 'Heels on the Hill' fashion show, which saw top models from Style Academy showcase the latest looks from both high street favourites and local independent boutiques in Dungannon town centre and The Linen Green. Now established as a firm favourite with locals and fashionistas, the show, organised by Mid Ulster District Council, is in its fourth year and was once again staged in Hagan's, where guests were welcomed with a West Coast Cooler drinks reception and received a generous goodie bag, jam packed with healthy treats from Little Big Shot, Linwoods, and beauty products from Vita Liberata and Hello Gorgeous, as well as discount vouchers to spend in Dungannon. Lucky audience members Brenda Hilley and Eva Park received the coveted 'Golden Ticket' prizes for the ultimate shopping experience in Dungannon and a special spot prize sponsored by Vita Liberata had been won by Lynda Young. Prizes were presented with their winnings by Chair of the Council, Councillor Linda Dillion. The fashion fest continues this weekend with an exclusive wedding fayre held in the historic Ranfurly House on Sunday from 1pm to 4:30pm. A total of 30 exhibitors will be under one roof during the free afternoon event which aims to bring inspiration for weddings, using local retailers and specialist service suppliers. For further information about the events, what's on and shopping in Dungannon visit: www.DungannonLife.com.


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Lois Garton has been a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 25 years. She explains why nutrition is key to maintaining hormone balance as you age.
If the body is well balanced going into menopause, any problems encountered are going to be minimized. The hormonal changes are going to be easier for the body to manage. If you have a body that has been out of balance for 20 or 30 years, that will contribute to having more of a problem when the hormones begin to change.
In Chinese medicine, the Kidney energy is the mother of all energy. This energy naturally depletes as we age; our hair turns grey and our skin ages. How do you keep the Kidney energy strong? First, don't expend your energy carelessly, and second, eat well to keep your energy replenished.
In TCM theory it is the Spleen that works to provide the nutritive energy necessary to buoy up the Kidney energy. Interestingly, in TCM, the Spleen is not only involved in good digestion and absorption of nutritive energy but also in maintaining a balanced hormonal system. So you really do have to eat well and regularly!
I see women in their 50's who have been pushing themselves every day and following poor dietary habits. When they hit menopause, the wheels fall off. These are the women who are likely to have more severe menopausal symptoms.
Get yourself balanced in your 30's and 40's so that at menopause, if you have problems, they will be less severe and easier to address.
Proper nourishment is a good starting point when it comes to keeping the hormones balanced. Hormonal transitions such as menopause can be supported by a nutrient dense diet consisting of whole foods. Include quality protein sources, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, and hormone-balancing dietary fats in your daily nutrition.
Eating food high in nutrients will keep your body functioning optimally and give you a better chance at managing your hormonal changes.
Check out last week's blog on Healthy Fats.
For more health and wellness advice, pick up a copy of my book, Healthy Body for Life - A Guide for Women Over 40.
Eat well - Stay active - Live happy and enjoy a healthy body for life!
Healthy Fats - Good for You
This is a touchy subject among women. As women, we are often encouraged to follow a diet low in fat. But fats are an important part of a healthy diet and help our body function properly.
Here are some of the benefits.
Healthy fats:
Some healthy sources of fat are avocados, nuts and seeds and their butters, olive oil, flax seed oil, coconut oil, and fish oil.
Make it a habit to carry healthy snacks with you that are a good source of fat such as nuts and seeds with fruit.
Subscribe to receive a free gift: 7 Day Healthy Habits e-book.
Here is a great breakfast, lunch or snack idea.
Avocado & Egg Toast
1 piece of bread
½ avocado
1 tsp coconut oil
1 egg, fried
1 dash salt & pepper
1. Toast slice of bread.
2. Smash avocado and spread on bread.
3. Fry egg in coconut oil and place on top with dash of salt & pepper. Enjoy!
Accomplish Great Things
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe."
I have a sign on my home office door that reads:
What am I going to do today that will take me one step closer to my dreams!
Let's take one step today and every day to help get us closer to accomplishing our goals and dreams!
Refreshing Lemon Mint Water
I hear this all the time..."I don't like the taste of water!" We all know that we should stay hydrated for good health. And that a good general rule of thumb is to drink 8 glasses of water a day. So what to do if you still say you don't like the taste?
Here is a simple, refreshing, and great tasting way to add flavour - not calories - to your water with no added colours, preservatives, or artificial flavours.
Refreshing Lemon Mint Water
- 2 litres of water (2 quarts) and ice
- add the juice of one lemon
- 2 thinly sliced lemons
- a few sprigs of fresh mint
Keep in the fridge and enjoy!
We can almost pretend it's already summer while drinking this refreshing drink :)
There are many different ways to use fruit, vegetables, and herbs to infuse flavour into your water. Experiment with berries, cucumber slices, and much more.
Adopt the healthy habit of drinking more water; your body will thank you!
Subscribe to receive a free e-book to help you establish 7 healthy habits, at this
link: 7 Day Healthy Habits Challenge!
At the beginning of every year I give myself a quote, to help me stay motivated and focused on my goals. This year my quote is...
"There is no GROWTH in the COMFORT ZONE -
there is NO COMFORT in the GROWTH ZONE!"
I use this quote whether it's for a physical fitness goal, personal goal, business goal.
Sometimes we get stuck in the familiar, the comfortable, the seemingly easy.
Do we step out of our comfort zone? Do we progress? Do we meet our goals?
Here's wishing you a HAPPY MONDAY. Let's all take stock today of where we are with our goals and strive to get to the next level.
Remember, if you're comfortable, you're not growing.
Let's keep GROWING!!! Let's keep pushing the limits!!! And remember to SMILE 😀
July 2019


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One word. One sentence. One year.
A few months ago I listened to this sermon series and really started to do some honest soul searching. Sometimes it is easy to ignore the darkest corners of our hearts, but I found that mine were hindering me from truly experience the joy of being a wife and mama. And while I am still growing, learning and sifting out the myriad of self-focused thoughts, I know that I want this year to be a year of love.
The author of this series challenges you to pray for one word that will define your year, then one sentence that will focus your goals and actions throughout the year. My word? LOVE. And inspired by these sweet women, my sentence...
The unyielding, sacrificial love of a wife and a mother writes the beautiful story of God's amazing grace.
It's not easy being a mom, whether you stay at home, work from home or work outside the home. The challenges, the exhaustion, the sacrifice is always difficult. But it is beautiful. I think of my own mother and the things that she gave up in order to pour herself into me and my siblings, and I can only pray and hope to be able to give that much of myself for my husband and children.
It is a daily struggle, a daily dying to oneself for the benefit of those you love. A practice of letting go of control and accepting your life just as your Father in heaven gives it to you, one day at a time. But here's to a life defined by great love. Love that starts in our thoughts, then overflows into our actions, a love that seeps from our innermost beings to touch all those around us. A love that only our Creator can give.


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There was anxiety at the arrival floor of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday as a passenger on queue at the Port Health Unit of the terminal building slumped and died.
He slumped while waiting to collect his vaccination and inoculation certificate otherwise known as "Yellow Card."
The passenger identified as a Nigerian was said to be on his way to Ghana for medical treatment.
The passenger's death coincided with the visit of the new Aviation Minister, Chief Osita Chidoka , who inspected facilities at both the domestic and international terminals of the airport.
It was the minister's maiden visit to Lagos to inspect airport facilities and engage stakeholders.
According to sources at the airport, the passenger arrived Lagos on August 8 for business transactions and took ill.
When his health got worse, he reportedly called his doctor in Accra, who advised him to return for further medical treatment.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Yakubu Dati, said," The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a Nigerian passenger residing in Accra who arrived Lagos for business transactions aboard an Arik Air flight on Friday August 8, 2014 has died at the Murtala Mohammad Airport, Ikeja, on his way back to Accra.
"The passenger, Mr. Akunne Osei took ill on Saturday, August 9 and started stooling. When the situation got worse, he called his doctor in Accra who instructed him to return to Ghana immediately for further treatment.
"During boarding formalities for his return trip to Accra, at the international terminal of MMA, Mr. Osei, who had obviously become weak at this time, was subjected to Ebola Virus test by port health officials, the result of which was negative.
"No further attention was paid to him after his Ebola Virus result read negative but the passenger later slumped and died around the port health office.
This release is necessary to forestall the possible dissemination of unfounded and misleading media reports on the unfortunate incident."


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|Invitation to the Autoparts Expo Africa 2019
Dear Sirs/Madam,
We are honored to invite you to participate in the Autoparts Expo Africa 2019. The 8th edition of Nigeria Autoparts Show will be held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos starting on 08th May. It is a 4 day event and will conclude on 11-May-2019.
China-Lutong Fuel Systems is a leading manufacturer of Fuel System Parts & Components in Internal Combustion Engines. The company will showcase Full Line of Diesel Fuel injection Systems and Common rail Components at Nigeria Auto-parts Expo 2019. We Cordially Invite You Visit China-Lutong At Stand 48 at Autoparts Expo Africa 2019 in Lagos Nigeria.
Autoparts Expo Africa 2019 (Lagos)
Booth No.: 48
Time : 8th - 11th May
Location£∫ Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Lagos, Nigeria
Web Address£∫ http://www.china-lutong.com
E-mail£∫ email@example.com
Tel. £∫ 086-594-3605653
Mob.: 086-13599498981
West Africa Autoparts Expo has the ultimate objective of providing a good forum for existing and potential practitioners as well as other stakeholders in the automobile and allied businesses across the world to explore and exploit the potentials that abound in the industry in Nigeria. It brings together major local and international vehicle manufacturers, Brand Representatives as well as policymakers in the road transport and automotive business in Nigeria and West Africa.
We believe that the Nigeria Auto-parts Expo 2019 will definitely satisfy you, don't miss this great event! I am looking forward to meeting you next week in Lagos, Nigeria!


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Brightlands Rolduc Polymer ConferenceEvent date: September 10, 201712:00u
End date: September 13, 2017
rightlands Rolduc Polymer
Conference is an international conference being organized on the latest
scientific achievements in Polymer Materials Research, entitled:
Innovative Polymer Materials for Future Mobility
This conference, in the series of the well-known Rolduc Polymer
Meetings, will take place September 10-13, 2017 on the premises of
Rolduc Abbey, a medieval monument at Kerkrade, near Maastricht in the
Netherlands. The conference is organized by Brightlands Chemelot Campus.
Don't miss out this opportunity to share your latest insights with peers from industry and academia from all around the world.
The conference will focus on the following topics:
1. New Polymers for Automotive
2. Lightweight Materials and Composites
3. Functional Materials/Coatings
4. Autonomous Driving & Polymeric Sensors
5. Energy storage/Fire and Explosion Prevention
6. Bio-based Polymers and Recycling
7. Additive Manufacturing
8. Self-Repair Systems
In addition to Invited Lectures, the program will consist of some 50 Contributed Lectures and there will be ample space to present your latest findings in the popular Poster Discussion. We aim to bring together Leading Innovative Academics and Peer Industry researchers.
Submission of abstracts is closed.
Please register via the online Registration Form, where you can indicate if you wish to present a Contributed Lecture or a Discussion Poster.
June 1: Deadline for Abstracts
June 30: Deadline for early fee
July 1: Presentation of Program
August 31: Closing of registration


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The first decent light for a few weeks. There were some nice high clouds looking west, so I headed down to Boambee Beach. The tide was very low, and a full moon started to rise above the horizon. When the tide is low it is a good opportunity to work with sand reflections. The sea had a bit of energy about it and I found a nice little channel which each wave rushed through. I stayed after dusk, and the clouds held a burnt orange glow to them.
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Spring Sunset
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Kind and considerate Poole Hospital staff have
decided to donate their prize from a recent local fitness
competition to the hospital's children's unit.
Staff from the pathology department gifted £200
of sports and fitness vouchers to the children's unit's play
and physiotherapist team who used them to purchase a cross
The new machine will be used to help encourage
younger patients to stay active while undergoing treatment or
The pathology department won the vouchers
after finishing second by average point score in Beat the Street, a
fun and free game where teams compete to travel as far as possible
in a set time.
Points are scored by walking, cycling,
scooting or running from point to point and tapping a card on
sensors called 'Beat Boxes', which are placed on lamp posts.
The Poole and Purbeck version of the game took
is funded by Public Health Dorset and took place over a six-week
period in October and November. More than 10,500 people took part
travelling a total of 67,272 miles.
The department's 16-person team covered a
total of 856 miles and the team members undertook different methods
to increase the points tally. Jo Hill-Cousins, pathology PA, turned
her dog walks into runs while Andy Barber, acting laboratory
manager, microbiology, cycled 24 miles in a single journey to
accumulate as many points as he could. Dani Greenslade, pathology
PA, completed five kilometre runs on her lunch breaks.
Tori Williams, acute paediatric physiotherapy
team lead, was very thankful for the kind contribution. "Thank you
so much to everyone in pathology for this donation," said Tori.
"We are extremely grateful and are so excited
to have a new cross trainer which all of our younger patients will
be able to use to provide some fun and enjoyment and aid in
rehabilitation while in the unit."
This website was kindly sponsored by the Poole Hospital League of Friends
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 2JB. Tel: 01202 665511
© Copyright Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 2019.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
New Jersey Knockouts Announce Their Roster
2008 Team Roster: (New Jersey has not decided which rating list to use. Aug 08 listed below)
1. GM Joel Benjamin: 2644
2. IM Dean Ippolito: 2500
3. FM Aviv Friedman: 2407
4. NM Mackenzie Molner: 2397
5. NM Evan Ju: 2292
6. NM Victor Shen: 2265
7. NM Michael Khodarkovsky: 2248
8. Jayson Lian: 2142
1. Andrew Ng: 2175
With a promising first season which saw the Knockouts miss the post-season by the closest of margins, they return with a nearly identical array of weapons in 2008. However, a year can be a tremendous difference when dealing with youth, and with 2007 All Star GM Benjamin leading them again, and their large collection of young talent, NM Ju, NM Shen, Lian, and the new addition Ng, all on the rise, New Jersey might just have that extra spark they need to crash into the post-season this time around.
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Bait Boxes
A perfect way to make your bait last longer and in the process, draw crayfish from a larger area by releasing scent and small pieces of your bait into the water.
You'll be astounded by the increase of your catch. Bait boxes are a must during high peak times, but can also be beneficial during the spring and fall. Our bait boxes are large enough to hold a good amount of bait and can be left in the water for those 24 hour soaks.
Your bait box also comes with a detachable bait hook that can be used to attach your bait box to your crayfish trap.
Helpful Hint: Fill your bait boxes with your choice of bait (herring, fish heads, fish gut, etc.) and put them in a freezer bag and place them in your freezer. No need to thaw when you are ready to use, this will simply prolong scent.
Bait Bags
Fresh and salt water use with results much the same as our bait box, but are best suited for larger pieces of bait.
Large fish heads, whole fish (such as herring) or any other large chunks of bait fit perfectly in our bait bags. An ideal way to bait your traps for shorter soak times (4 to 6 hours).
Can also be filled and stored in a freezer bag and placed in your freezer until you are ready to use.
Helpful hint: Always wash your bait bag before storing. Use a mild dish soap in a lukewarm water soak. Rinse thoroughly. Let bait bag dry before storing.
Shellfish Boil
A special blend of quality spices developed over the years by J&S.
Because it has always been difficult to find a boil that is not Cajun, we developed this blend for our own personal use. We always use this boil at our own Crayfish & Crab Feeds and it is always a hit!
Our special spice pouch can be used with crayfish, prawns, shrimp and crab. You will receive a detailed instruction sheet with your order. Also instructions on freezing prepared shellfish in our boil. Truly a delicious way to prepare your favorite shellfish!
Helpful Hint: Our special spice pouch can be used 3 times (original batch plus 2 more).


text: Three episodes of Louis Theroux's documentary series, where the deceptively baffled Englishman investigates some of America's strangest subcultures and meets some bizarre people along the way. In 'Gangsta Rap', Louis looks more out of place than usual amongst the gun-toting rappers of the American South. In 'UFOs', Louis joins up with some UFO believers and even manages to sneak into Area 51, but is that garbled recorded message really from the planet Koldas? In the bonus episode 'When Louis Met Jimmy', Louis spends some time with the eccentric DJ and presenter Jimmy Saville, and tries to find out what makes him tick. With his wardrobe full of his dead mother's clothes, his tall tales and prickly nature, Louis reveals a previously hidden side to the enigma that is Jimmy Saville.


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With a comprehensive programme of London tours we can offer a wide selection of hotels, ranging from 3 star to 5 star and available all year round, along with pre bookable tourist attractions, shows and meals.
Hear the stories, sing the songs, and see the sights on this unique tour which visits England's three capitals of the British Music; London, Liverpool and Manchester.
Stay in London in a very Central hotel on Tottenham Court Road, 2 minutes walk from Oxford Street and the underground


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Sonos One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa, the easy-to-use voice service, for hands-free control of your music and more. Use your voice to play songs while you cook. Tell Alexa to turn up the volume while you're in the shower. Or even request a lullaby when you're tucking the kids into bed.
Sonos One connects with the Amazon Alexa voice service easily over WiFi. Just set up the speaker, select the Sonos skill in the Amazon Alexa app, and you're all set to play music, get news and answers, manage your smart devices, and enjoy other Alexa skills using nothing but your Sonos One.
*Applies to UK mainland & orders placed before 3pm
From: £169.00
Sonos One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa, the easy-to-use voice service, for hands-free control of your music and more. Use your voice to play songs while you cook or tell Alexa to turn the volume up. You can even request your favourite lullaby when you're tucking the kids in.
Sonos One connects with Amazon Alexa easily over Wi-Fi. Just set up the speaker, select the Sonos skill in the Amazon Alexa app, and you're all set to play music, get news and answers, manage your smart devices, and enjoy other Alexa skills using nothing but your Sonos One.
Since Alexa responds to any voice, anyone in your home can take charge of the music. Kids can call out their favourite sing-alongs. Friends can skip or replay tracks and adjust audio settings, no app required. Party guests can request their favourite songs in real-time. No matter who says it, Sonos plays it.
Small in size - big on sound
The convenient combination of your voice and the Sonos app allow you to manage everything you listen to in one place. You can start and control music using just your voice when you're listening to Spotify*, Amazon Music (Prime or Unlimited), TuneIn radio, and iHeartRadio. Or start songs on Apple Music, Deezer or any other streaming service with your app, then use voice requests to skip or replay tracks, pause the music, adjust the volume and more. Since Sonos and Amazon Alexa are continually updating with new features, services and skills, your music and voice options will both keep getting better over time.
Sonos One allows you start and control your music with your voice. Amazon Alexa built right in. Use your voice and the Sonos app to control and manage all your music in one place: Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, radio, podcasts and much more.
Ask Alexa to check news and traffic, set a timer, manage smart devices and other helpful skills using a single Sonos speaker. *Sonos One does not support Alexa voice calling.
Sonos One seamlessly syncs voice, app, and touch commands, enabling you to manage music with a single word, tap of the app, or swipe of the speaker. Combine voice with the Sonos app to manage all your music in one place.
Sonos One wirelessly connects to Sonos speakers in
additional rooms, allowing you to expand your Home Sound System when you're ready.
Enjoy surprisingly rich, room-filling sound from a smart speaker.
Seamless all-black or all-white color, smooth matte
finish, durable metal grille for an appearance that fits in any home.
Its size makes it perfect for bookshelves, counters and snug spaces. Mount Sonos One to the wall, ceiling or a floor stand using third party accessories.
Pair two Sonos Ones together in the same room for instant stereo sound; add a Sub for deep bass. Or pair with your TV's Playbar or Playbase for epic home cinema surround sound. Cannot be stereo paired with other Sonos speakers including Play:1.
Q: Can I use voice to control Spotify?
Currently you cannot ask Alexa to start music from Spotify on Sonos. You can start music with the Sonos or Spotify app. Once the music is playing, you can ask to skip a song or turn the volume up. You can start and control music using voice with the music services that Alexa currently supports, including Amazon Music, Amazon Music Unlimited and TuneIn Radio. We will offer full voice support for Spotify by 21st of December 2017.
Q: Can I create a stereo pair between Sonos One and Play:1?
A: Sonos One will only pair with another Sonos One. You cannot pair a Sonos One with a Play:1 for stereo sound or as rear surrounds in a home cinema configuration. Sonos One can be wirelessly stereo paired with another Sonos One. In addition, you can use a pair of Sonos Ones as the rears for a Sonos home cinema set-up. Sonos One is fully compatible with all the other Sonos speakers to play music in multiple rooms. For example, you can speak to your Sonos One in the kitchen and send music or turn the volume up in another room where you have a Sonos speaker.
Q: Are there stands or wall mounts for Sonos One?
A: We have worked with partners to develop stands and wall mount accessories specific to the Sonos One. These will be available to buy. Sonos One does not have a standard speaker screw mount so always check compatibility of the stand before purchasing.
Q: Do all Alexa commands work through Sonos One?
A: Most Alexa commands and skills are supported by Sonos One. However, several specific features that Alexa provides on Echo devices are not available. These include:
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What warranty comes with my Big Joe product?
What warranty comes with my Big Joe product?
Megahh Bean Products
When it comes to our bean filled products, you can be rest assured that the cover will stand up to unlimited** lounging for up to one year. Megahh beans will go flat and are not covered under the unlimited use policy. It's simple physics so based on how much fun you have on it, eventually you will have to buy a bag of Big Joe bean refill and bring your chair back to its glory days. If your product deflates within 30 days please contact us.
Ahhsome Foam Products
Big Joe stands and sits behind all of our products. As long as you have registered the product and are the original owner, you can lounge around assured that when it comes to factory defects** we will replace your FUF for up to one year from the date of sale.
Orahh Molded-Core & Mobilitë Modular Products
Our Mobilitë Modular collection is as close to unobtanium as you can get, and still get a receipt. If its broken before you even use it or breaks** within the first year of ownership, take a picture, because like unicorns you've just witnessed a real rarity and we'd love to have proof and reward you for a good hunt with a money-back guarantee If it showed up and it just didn't meet your expectations, simply return it and we'll donate it to someone in need though our Big Joe Cares program. Good furniture like this deserves to be loved.
** Our lawyers made us say this stuff: If you have too much fun on it and spill, tear, puncture or drag it behind your pick up truck, all bets are off, but we'll give you a high five for living life to the fullest!


text: Daily Archive: Monday, November 13, 2017 Learn The Advice The Experts Know About Hotels Posted by in Budget Travel On November 13, 2017 When you are getting ready to travel, your to-do list is likely to be long. Between planning, packing and preparing, you have a lot to do. Do not forget to make your hotel reservations. If you want Read More