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INCREDIBLE RAJASTHAN 09 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
This Incredible Rajasthan tour is one of the tourist-pleasing tour packages for India. India Car N Tours will present you with beauty of the Golden triangle based destinations i.e. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur cities of India with adding up of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Pushkar for showing you the credibility of Rajasthan. You will gather marvelous experiences of Mughal times, Rajputana royalty and will get enlighten with religious spirits. The fascinating event will be hanging out in Chandni Chowk which is there in old Delhi. In Jaipur, you will gain knowledge about the Indian culture by making your presence at its famous monuments. The tourists favorite state which is always kept as the major destination in their plan.
• Hotels will accommodate for 9 nights on the basis of Bed and Breakfast.
• Airport transfers with staff assistance.
• A warm welcome at Delhi airport on arrival.
• Transport will be Air-conditioned.
• At Amber Fort there will be Elephant / Jeep ride (one way only while going up).
• Wherever available a Guide will be provided; well versed with speaking English.
• All taxes are currently applicable.
• Entrance fee of any kind.
• Travel Insurance.
• Supplement of any peak season.
• All sort of personal level expenses such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
• Any type of Tips and porter charges
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
• Any other service/s not specified above.
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
For fascinating tour in India, India Car N Tour team member will welcome you warmly and then our team member will guide you to the hotel. As and when you reach Delhi, Check into your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
Explore Delhi after your delightful breakfast. India Car N Tours will take you to Akshardham Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament House, India Gate, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial and Qutub Minar Complex, according to the way taken. After completing all these, you can visit Delhi's main marketplace for shopping for which everyone is crazy about. Later, rest and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Agra Ride (216 kms, 4-5 hrs drive).
In the morning, proceed to your next destination which is known as romantic place by being famous by the Taj mahal monument. Check into the hotel when you reach Agra. This place will give you the feeling of Mughal time. Here, you will be amazed with the scenic art of the Taj Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Fort of Agra. Get back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur sikri (240 kms, 5 hrs drive)
You can visit Taj Mahal during sunrise by managing your time schedule. We are giving you full benefits and not leaving any place which can be on road also like Fatehpur Sikri and Step wells of Abhaneri which will be on your route to Jaipur. Safely with joy reach Jaipur and by late evening you can hang around the fascinating bazaar of Jaipur city and grab some unique and traditional items. Return back to hotel for a pleasant overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur Exploration
The amazing part is to ride by elephant on the roads of Jaipur city to Amber Fort in the morning. Greeting people on road and learning their tradition is a beauty of this place which can be gained by being here. Next, visit the alluring palaces and Haveli to get into more heritage type information about Rajasthan. After the visit to City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli, get yourself treated in Rajasthani themed style of Dinner at Chokhi Dhani. Return to your hotel and have pleasant night stay.
Day 06: Jaipur - Jodhpur (350 kms, 5-6 hrs drive)
Proceed to your next planned spot which is Jodhpur. Jodhpur is most famous and attractive tourist place as it consists of so many forts and palaces which give immense pleasure to the tourists. Upon your arrival at Jodhpur city, you will be glad by visiting the royal Jaswant thada, Ummaid bhawan palace and Mehrangarh fort. Experience the royalty of the place and later return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Further, start the ride for your next destination to Udaipur. Here also you can on the way take tour to Ajmer and Pushkar but that will depend on your time schedule with which you are rolling on. On arrival at Udaipur, the very first thing which you should do is to book a boat trip during sunset over Lake Pichola. Overnight lodging will be at Udaipur hotel.
Day 08: Udaipur
Start your day by exploring this heritage place which is well known for its City Palace. This palace will give you a brief of whole city and also detailing about the beautiful lakes from its very own balconies and towers. After completing this spot, you can lead forward by visiting Temple of Lord Jagannath. The grand Fateh Sagar Lake will please you with its beauty. Stay overnight at resort.
Day 9: Udaipur – Pushkar (280 Kms; 5 hrs drive)
Leave from Udaipur city early morning and drive to Pushkar. This is a top ranked destination to explore for tourists and enjoy the charm of Royal Rajasthan. You will be taken to the known Brahma Temple said to be one of the few temples being dedicated to this lord in the world. This lake will fill your mind and soul with peace and harmony. You can shop many different ornaments and clothes from the lined shops there. Experience the tranquility of the place and later return to your hotel for overnight stay. Your stay will be at Pushkar hotel for overnight.
Day 10: Pushkar – Delhi (400 Kms; 6-7 Hrs drive)
With this your tour of Incredible Rajasthan ends here. Now, it's time to get back to your onward destination from the exciting trip of Incredible Rajasthan. For that get transferred to the Delhi airport and catch your flight for your home.


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I drank my morning cuppa waiting for the Inbound Fitchburg to Boston commuter train. The brisk breeze buffeted my chilled ears while I stood on the outbound side of the track, counter intuitive as this may seem, construction ongoing on the rail further up the line caused my confusion along with several of my fellow travelers. I had just returned to the station from a quick diversion to the local convenience store where I engaged in a brief disquisition with the manager on the high price of tobacco products.
"Please don't tell me that the current price of a package of cigarettes has reached over $8.00." I remarked without invitation to the clerk standing behind the counter.
"Oh yeah! Welcome to Taxachussetts." He replied obviously amused by his use of the outdated witticism and with himself for remembering it.
"Well, I would disagree on that being the soul cause of the exorbitant price but more to the point I can't believe that people will pay so much for something so bad. However perhaps that is in their best interest and will encourage them to quit." Came my sympathetic reply.
"And why would that be the case?" Asked the clerk, clearly in disagreement.
"Paying over $8.00 per pack just to damage your health doesn't appear to be a very good deal to me." I cautiously replied.
"We're all going to die eventually, that is a certainty! So why shouldn't I be able to smoke if I chose to do so." He spoke with all the conviction of a Tea Party member insistent that his personal rights always trump wisdom.
"No one is less impressed with their own mortality than I, sir, but why rush the inevitability and make the journey less enjoyable for all concerned?" This was my final comment as I walked out the door to find my place on the platform with the rest of my comrades awaiting the 11:15 into Boston.
I'm traveling into the heart of my birth city, I'm a baked bean, born and raised. I've lived here for just about sixty-five years come this May eighth. Few cities hold such a deep felt place in my heart and I've visited quite a few in my short visit to this planet. Perhaps it's the familiarity with the landmarks; there is a memory on just about every corner, some that go all the way back to my childhood. Don't worry I have no intention of becoming maudlin; I have another story to relate.
I'm on this train to attend a Hearing at the Massachusetts State House in support of those Activists who will offer testimony to a Congressional Hearing on several bills, both House and Senate. The bill that I am most concerned with is SENATE Bill no. S-53 [Donnelly], one of the two Bills for a legislative Amendment to the MA Constitution, comments on them will be heard by the Joint Election Committee today at 2 pm; Room A-1 of the MA State House. The Amendment supports the premise that:
Corporations are not people
Money is not Speech
While my conveyance rumbles out of the West Concord Station I vaguely recall taking this same ride on another Spring day two years ago to support those speaking at an EPA Hearing on proposed new rules for reducing Carbon Emissions. Those emanating from Fossil Fuel powered Electric Generating Plants, then mostly coal powered. Today is a bit colder but no less vital to the wellbeing of our Democracy, environment, and our personal interests. I watch the same transition from bucolic village greenery to progressively increasing urban development as I race toward my beloved Boston.
The MBTA Rail car I'm seated in is well worn and has seen better days despite it being WiFi equipped. It shows its age just as surely as I do. I muse to myself how wonderful public transportation could be if only a fraction of the vast sums currently being spent to influence our elections and funneled into our 2016 election cycle in support of both dysfunctional Parties was diverted instead to upgrading, enhancing, and developing a truly 21st Century Public Transportation System _ OR_
- Funding College Education for all Citizens.
- Fully funding Public Schools
- Improving the Nation's infrastructure.
- Providing Single Payer Health Care Insurance.
- Research on the development of renewable energy.
- Development of a Solar Energy Storage Battery.
Any of the many dreams that Socialists envision for the US.
But then I remember that this is not the agenda of the royal wannabe Brothers from Wichita who abhor all things that hint of socialism no matter how beneficial those initiatives might be for lesser beings who reside among the ranks of 99%.
Arriving at North Station a brief forty-five minutes later I walk through the 'Gardens'; hallowed ground for many Boston sports fans. I pass through the double doors out on to an unrecognizable city-scape, hopelessly cluttered with motor vehicles of all shapes and sizes spewing CO2 at an alarming rate while whizzing about at breakneck speeds obviously on business of paramount importance. Their drivers take little notice of me as I make my way up Stanford Street toward Cambridge Street. The smooth concrete sidewalks are easy for me to negotiate, a stark contrast to the uneven red brick paved walkways that attempt to foil my every step a short distance away from the Cambridge Street crossing. The pedestrian lights talk to me here in the city; informing me when I must wait and when it is safe to cross the busy thoroughfares, unfortunately the drivers here within the city pay stricter attention to their indicators than do their suburban cousins. These city denizens give no quarter to the slow or feeble when the traffic light swings in their favor. Finally reaching Temple Street I pass Suffolk University ensconced in the depths of Beacon Hill and I can see the white steps of my destination growing closer. Several urban dwellers are standing on Temple Street holding leashes with the cutest little dogs attached that I've ever seen, delicately doing their business in what ever spot seems most appropriate.
The State House is an impressive seat of State Government with its gleaming, golden dome, a granite edifice in which to conduct the peoples' business. I caught up with my designated group of activists out front where they had taken up station at the North Gate and I assumed duty as the banner holder along with several other individuals who were handing out leaflets and imploring any and all passersby that a hearing of great import to them was to be held at 02:00 P.M. in room A-1. Most people were going about their noon time business and took little interest or notice of our ragtag band of grey haired aging Activists and I must admit to a momentary sense of deflated purpose because of their neglect but I soon took inspiration from our energetic leader, a woman who has a gift for engaging the common man/woman in the importance of the cause. Her effusive style, much like a Carnival hawker for people's rights, coupled with boundless energy seemed to enthrall the masses of humanity that passed by and added some much needed esprite de corps to my flagging enthusiasm. Taking over for this civilian politician was another woman who made up for her quiet style with dogged determination. She was a kind, neatly dressed, short grey haired, attractive woman who would approach the endless stream of pedestrians with this effective phrase "there is a hearing inside today that you may want to attend" handing them a leaflet with information on how to contact their elected representatives. Some people stopped to hear more details and engage us in conversation, most were supportive and in full agreement but others were too intent on their own interests to considered even limited involvement. I guesstimated it was a 50/50 split. One humorous interaction that recalled another era of social activism; one that took place during a distant engagement of America's very contentious and unpopular wars; a middle aged man driving by yelled out his window, "Get a job you Commie Fags!" we got a hoot out of that and I felt a sense of pride at having been considered as part of that brave group who opposed an unjust and useless war.
Finally the hour arrived and I walked through the labyrinth of ancient granite corridors that led to a subterranean room where a security detail of Statehouse Police checked me for contraband and directed me toward the elevator that would take me to Hearing room A-1. The Hearing Room itself was unimpressive as such. We've all seen in film and in the media august sessions of this Senate Hearing or that House committee pontificating from on high as the elected officials supposedly do their jobs seated at a raised curved desk behaving more like members of the Grand Inquisition. The MA Hearing chamber is less intimidating and those who go about the people's business do so at eye level with the rest of us in the room. In attendance were Senator Thomas Kennedy (Committee Chair), Representative John Mahoney, Representative Rady Mom, Representative Mike Lombardo, and Representative Kevin Gordon. These men would out of necessity come and go because the State House being in session on budget proposals required their attention elsewhere from time to time so the members in attendance varied giving me the impression that they were not listening and that their attention was focused elsewhere.
The first two witnesses to give their testimony did so with divergent styles. A man, who I had just shared time holding the banner with outside but cannot recall his name, spoke first. He gave an impassioned speech that made up for in heart what it lacked in cohesive argument. Next to speak was a young woman who delivered a fiery, well thought argument for the eradication of big money in our political process. Next to take the stand was an elected official, Senator Kenneth Donnelly, the filler of the bill, who spoke forcefully for the inclusion of the PassMass Amendment on the ballot. Next we heard from Jack Kauffman who also spoke in favor of H.573 another but similar bill. Then Congresswoman Barbara L'Italien spoke in favor of the bill along with Janet Carson, who is the regional coordinator for Worchester County. It was difficult to hear in the Hearing room, the irony of that should not be lost on anyone, however another woman spoke very eloquently to the issue being addressed. I was only able to catch her first name and I'm not sure of that, I believe her name was Anita, a slight woman with intelligent dark eyes who delivered several letters and affidavits from supporters who could not attend.
It was at this point that I had to leave the proceeding in order to catch my train back to West Concord and my ill fated appointment with the Acton Minute Van. The detail of that unfortunate mishap I've documented previously
All in all I felt privileged to have been able to participate in our Democratic process, one that is currently under siege from Big Moneyed Corporate interests that seek to usurp the Rights and Inheritance of the American people. Those hard fought Rights, handed down by our founding Fathers, fought for by many generations of patriots, like my 'Commie Fag' comrades who peacefully go about the People's business.


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出版社:JAMA Dermatology
作 者:Stephanie Nagel, MD; Hagen Graf Einsiedel, MD; Manfred Kunz, MD
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年 份:2018
A 4-year-old boy presented to our department of
dermatology with a 3-year history of nonhealing crusted scalp lesions. He had
previously been treated with various topical glucocorticosteroids and
antibiotics without improvement. The physical examination revealed multiple
disseminated erythematous papules, petechial hemorrhages, and yellowish crusts on
the scalp (Figure, A). The remaining skin and mucosal surfaces, as well as
neck, axillary, and inguinal lymph nodes, were unremarkable. The patient did
not show any other obvious abnormalities, but his mother reported occasional
otitis media. The family history was negative for skin disease. Routine blood
examinations revealed no pathological findings. A whole-body magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scan showed 2 osteolytic lesions on the right frontoparietal
skull (Figure, B). A punch biopsy specimen of an erythematous papule on the
scalp was obtained and stained with hematoxylin-eosin for histopathological
analysis (Figure, C). In addition, immunohistochemical stainings were performed
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You don't need to drop all your savings on a ticket to Rio or hot-foot it down to Notting Hill to experience first-hand the electric energy of the carnival as the spectacle is heading straight for the Capital.
Blistering Afrobeats, throbbing Samba and sequin-bedecked barely there bikinis will be a sight for sore eyes on Sunday 15 July when the free Edinburgh Festival Carnival hits the streets.
And organisers want you to be a part of the action alongside the professional musicians, feather-trimmed dancers and nimble street performers. Individuals, groups and families are being invited to be right at the beating heart of the arade wearing one of the elaborate costumes.
Now in it's seventh year, the Edinburgh Festival Carnival will be led by Barefeet Theatre, an acrobat group from Zambia, and joined by 800 performers from around the globe to bring the rhythm of the carnival to Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens.
Chinese dragons, circus performers, street theatre acts, traditional bagpipes with a modern twist, drummers and many more will offer a feast for the eyes underneath the Castle.
More than 20,000 people shook their bon bons after being infused by the global party spirit last year, and organisers are hopeful that an even bigger turnout will cheer on this year's cavalcade who hail from China, South Africa, Brazil, Jamaica, Zambia, Portugal, and of course, Scotland.
The parade will start at 2pm and come to a close in Princes Street Gardens for an afternoon of live performance with Forth 1 DJ Ewen Cameron will compere.
Among the acts are South African dance troupe, Artscape; drummers and dancers KalentuRa from Holland, the Edinburgh Samba School; Kingston spoken word group Manifesto Jamaica and Italian band Rumba De Bodas.
The Edinburgh Festival Carnival will take place on Sunday July 15, from 1.30-4pm. For more information go to http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/carnival.html


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In the morning, we all walked over to the building on Simpson's campus that houses the main dining hall. Upstairs in one of the banquet rooms, we met with various members of the college including the president. Each table had a representative from the college and a current/former student. We heard about the academic programs, financial aid, the focus of the college, and study abroad. I liked that general education consists more of concepts that students need to learn and not certain classes that have to take. They have choices in all departments. Their big majors are education, business, pre-professional programs, and criminal justice. After the presentation, we toured campus with a current student. It was a compact campus and in the middle of Indianola, and construction was in progress to make a walking area to connect the whole campus where once a street ran through it. I found the main points of this visit being that there is a lot of new things going on at Simpson-new students center, addition to the gyms/fitness, and a new collaboration with Drake to allow students to take 3 years at Simpson and 3 years at the law school-shaving off a year of college. They house the DM Metro Opera, have a very strong intramural program, many options to study abroad for a semester or for May term, a chapel with a coffee shop, and a cadaver for use in their biology program. They have Greek life, but it is more service oriented. This was a great visit, and I was impressed by the college.
Next stop was Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. We arrived in time for lunch and were served by students from the culinary program. It was very impressive, and it is obvious they are proud of this award winning program. After we ate, we went on a tour of campus. Highlights were: new dental assistant program with hygienist to be added in the fall, robotics, nursing simulator, and the strong sports teams. We also heard about Job Corps and the aviation mechanics and pilot programs. Students can live in apartments on campus much like suites we have see in other schools. The healthcare programs seemed to be in demand for workers, and it was mentioned that with the radiology and dental assistant program that they had way more jobs that graduates.
Our next stop was the main draw for me to go on the Ride this year. I was really interested in seeing Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield. We were welcomed to campus and spent about 1 1/2 hours in the auditorium watching clips from Jim Carrey's commencement address and listening to college reps and students talk about the school. It is very focused on transcendental meditation, and it would be a place that a certain type of student would be interested in going to. For one thing, there are many more graduates than undergrads-1200 graduates and 400 undergrads. Students can receive a BA, MA, and PhD. that is accredited and its most popular are media communication, sustainability, and health careers. The school is the on TM college in the U.S., provides a organic vegan diet, and encourages meditation twice a day. They have choir, drama, theater, and intramurals. Fairfield is supportive of the college, and they also have K-12 school on campus. We got to tour one building to see their sustainability program but that was all. I was hoping to see more classrooms as well as the apartments. Since they are focused on doubling their enrollment, it seemed strange they didn't share more with us.
Pella and Central College was our next stop, and we had another warm welcome. We stayed in dorms on campus with Dutch Letters, chocolates, and other Central college info/memorabilia. We had a picnic at a park by a nearby lake where we enjoyed burgers, salads, and dessert provided by Central Catering. Many Central staff members attended to welcome us. After the picnic, we went back to the dorms to sleep.


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Mushroom House Baby Fairy Escape Game
Mushroom House Baby Fairy Escape is a new cool and fun adventure game created by First Escape Games. In the fantasy land fairies existed and other magical creatures like unicorns. Those creatures can only be found in books and fiction movies. One day in the fantasy land a baby fairy is exploring the land and she doesn't know that it is dangerous to fly outside their territory. The baby fairy was captured by goblins and they bring her in the mushroom house. The goblins locked the baby fairy inside and they leave her alone. The baby fairy asks for your help to escape from the mushroom house. Can you help the baby fairy escape? Good Luck!This game is from First Escape Games.


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Like "Wag the Dog," "Primary Colors" is a political satire striving to be so realistic that it almost seems ripped from today's headlines. Unlike that film, though, "Primary Colors" doesn't know when to quit while it's ahead.
This dark comic drama, based on the best-selling novel by Anonymous, starts out promisingly enough, and the first half is pretty funny and well-paced. But in the second half the story becomes so downbeat and preachy that the movie feels much longer than its 143 minutes."Primary Colors" also differs from "Wag the Dog" because it actually lets us see the embattled president at the center of the story, who is obviously based on our current commander-in-chief. Despite the fact that the character is played by John Travolta, that's a big mistake.
While Travolta has painstakingly tried to duplicate President Clinton's Southern drawl, his performance seems more like a lengthy impersonation than real acting, and the movie suffers for it.
To its credit, much of the story early on is about Henry Burton (newcomer Adrian Lester), a former political aide with some mighty big shoes to fill. The grandson of one of the country's most prominent black activists, Henry is looking for a candidate and campaign to believe in.
And he thinks he's found his man in Jack Stanton (Travolta), a suave Southern governor running for president as a Democrat. Jack and his politically savvy wife, Susan (Emma Thompson), quickly convince Henry to join Team Stanton, which also includes redneck strategist Richard (Billy Bob Thornton), campaign trouble-shooter Libby (Kathy Bates) and media adviser Daisy (Maura Tierney).
But they've got a hard fight on their hands, especially in the primary elections, where shady bits of Jack's past keep surfacing, including evidence of an affair. Still, that's nothing compared with the threat of Fred Picker (Larry Hagman), a retired politician who steps in for another candidate, and who becomes the front-runner.
That puts Libby and Henry in the uncomfortable position of trying to dig up dirt on Picker, which makes Henry reconsider his political and personal beliefs.
Subtlety isn't director Mike Nichols' strong point this time around. Instead, he and screenwriter Elaine May load down the movie with cheap jokes obviously aimed at the president (particularly his eating habits) and heavy-handed political statements wielded with clublike bluntness.
And as mentioned, Travolta concentrates so much on his Clinton affectations that he forgets he's supposed to be acting.
More's the pity, because the rest of the cast really tries. Lester is particularly good, although his natural British accent keeps resurfacing. Also, Thornton nearly keeps the film afloat single-handedly (until his character disappears midway through the pic-ture) and Thompson again proves how adept she is at comedy.
"Primary Colors" is rated R for profanity, vulgar jokes and references, violent slapping, racial epithets and brief, partial female nudity.


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Crockpot Autoimmune Protocol Freezer Meal Workshop
Crockpot Autoimmune Protocol Freezer Meal Workshop
Workshop bundles which include recipes, grocery lists, prep instructions and bag labels can be ordered to be done in conjunction with a group workshop that you or someone else hosts or you can order a Workshop Bundle to Do-On-Your-Own at your convenience and on your own time schedule.
Additionally – please note that while these workshops are prepped as Freezer Meals – you can prepare any and all "fresh" on the day of preparing.
All workshop menu plans are gluten free and can be easily adapted to be dairy free.
At a Freezer Meal Workshop, YOU put together 10 meals that you get to take home with you, put in the freezer and pull out later at times when you don't even have time to 'think' about dinner, let alone prepare it!
Here's the bundle of Wildtree products you will need to make these meals:
- Garlic Galore
- Ranchers Steak Rub
- Pizza Seasoning Blend
- Lemon Pepper
- Herb Grilling Marinade
- Lemon Rosemary
- Dill Dip Blend
- Scampi Blend
Here's what we'll be making:
- Old Fashioned Beef Stew
- Asian Chicken Soup
- Lazy Man's Chuck Roast Stew
- Lemon Herb Pork Loin
- Orange Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
- Fish Chowder
- Mahi Mahi with Mixed Vegetables
- Lemon & Dill Salmon
- Stovetop Shrimp Scampi
- Thai Chicken Coconut Soup


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there I'd some chance I will get myself a pedicure kit for my birthday, a photo by marymactavish on Flickr.
I've had one on my wishlist since pretty much the dawn of time, though I might also consider adding something like this for when my hands get sore or my dexterity poor:
I have heels like my mom had, gnarly and cracked and, well, I look like I grew up in California and spend more than 50% of my waking hours barefoot. I wear sandals enough that I actually forget my toenails need trimming.
When time finally comes to put on tights or nylons, forget it, I can wreck them putting them on.
I soak my feet, get as much as the dead skin and cracks off my heels as I can (I used to have what I called a heel-shaver, but broke it, should get a new one) then slather those in lotion, thickly. I trim my nails. I lotion (lube up?) my legs. Then I pull on the hose, and hope for the best.
Really, I'm not high femme.


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Another Avicii mix? Why yes, his music is that good and he has been on fire this year. A clear example of this are the amount of people taking his work and mixing over and over. While there are some bad mixes out the the following one is pretty damn good. Check out "Don't Give Up On Us (Aylen and ThatMoment Mix)."
Avicii – Don't Give Up On Us (Aylen &ThatMoment Remix)


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Niverville, Manitoba.
The population is around 3500.
You'd figure running a bookkeeping business there would be extremely challenging.
Well, it can be unless you're our guest today, Mira Salter.
She is the owner of Emerald Tree Accounting Services who found a way to be a success despite operating her business in a small town.
Her secret?
She discovered a couple of niches by catering her bookkeeping services to non-profits and parishes in her surrounding area.
Her business has been doing extremely well ever since.
During this inspiring interview, you'll learn...
Why focusing on a specific niche can lead to more business
Why you should always get referrals from clients you love
Why you should take advantage of networking opportunities
To find out more about Mira, visit here.
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The grace of God is magnificent! And He is not far off. Andrew Murray stated, "Someone has said that the holiness of God is the expression of the unspeakable distance by which He in His righteousness is separated from us, and yet also of the inseparable nearness in which He in His love longs to hold fellowship with us and dwell in us."
When we encounter a holy God we must bow before Him. His fire will consume the sin that stains our hearts and separates us from Him. Our hearts will no longer belong to the world; they will belong to God. It is impossible to hold onto a holy God with one hand and the world with the other. When we let go of the world and cling to God with both hands, we will not only be on holy ground, but we will be on praying ground.
Moses' life would never be the same after his encounter with God. His heart was set apart for God's divine purpose. He became known as the friend of God. Exodus 33:11 says, "The Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend."
Too few people are known as the friends of God. Many are known as great communicators and ministers, great musicians and workers. But a great need exists for friends of God.
A friend of God will have the imprint of holiness on his heart and the tool of prayer in his hand. He will live every day with a separated and seeking heart. Many claim to have a seeking heart without having a separated heart. They claim to pray and seek God but continue to live with sin tucked away. They may fool others and may even deceive themselves, but they will never fool God. Only a holy heart will be honored in the presence of a holy God.
Lord, to be separated from You is the greatest agony that can be imagined! May every encounter I have with You be a Moses encounter – a walk on holy ground! I long to spend time deepening my friendship with You, and allowing You to speak truth into my life. Help me to separate myself from the sinfulness of the world while still living as an example of holiness within it!
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Praise God as the Creator who makes all things new (Rev. 21:5). Give thanks for his power to bring even the most deadened souls to life in Jesus— including your own (Eph. 2:1-5). Confess those times when you have lost faith in God's power to renew and restore. Commit yourself to renewing your mind every day in prayer and in reading God's Word. Ask God to teach you what it means that you are now God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works (2:10).
Pray that those prayer warriors who intercede daily for politicians and governments around the world will never lose faith in God's power to renew and restore.
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46 Craigleith Hill Park, Craigleith, Edinburgh, EH4 2NR
Offers over £375,000 - Mortgage funding available
Highly desirable linked-detached house.
Property Description
This property is subject to a Buyer's Premium.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to acquire this highly desirable four bedrooms linked-detached house, making for an ideal family home and located within the popular Craigleith area of Edinburgh. Viewing of this property is highly recommended.
The ground floor features an entrance hallway which leads to the bright and spacious lounge/diner with a large floor-to-ceiling window flooding the room with natural light and a fully fitted, partially tiled kitchen, benefiting from an integrated four gas hob/oven, extractor hood, two large storage cupboards, optional access hatch to the dining area and access to the rear garden.
The first-floor landing features a linen cupboard, master bedroom with access to the sunny south facing balcony, also providing views across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle and Arthur Seat and a three piece, fully tiled en-suite shower-room with built-in storage.
There are also two spacious double bedrooms, one of which has two double built-in wardrobes, a single bedroom with the optional use as a home office and a three piece, fully tiled family bathroom with an overhead shower and a chrome heated towel rail.
There are two sections of attic space in this property, one is partially floored and accessed via Ramsay ladder in the landing and the other is accessed via the master bedroom.
This property also benefits from, real wood flooring presumed throughout the ground floor, gas central heating, full double glazing, private garden grounds to the front, side and rear of the property with a single driveway to the front, leading to the single integral garage, allowing for secure off-street parking for up to two cars and more than adequate meter parking to accommodate for visitors. Additional residents parking permits can be obtained for a small annual fee.
Extras (included in sale): All fixtures and fittings, including; blinds, curtains, light fittings, carpets and fitted floor coverings. Please note, other items may be available through separate negotiation. Buyer's Premium Value: £4,800
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Boundless Kingdom [Part 2]
Are you ready for some good news?
Faith is like a seed. It grows when it is sown.
Today's Text: "Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."" (Matthew 17:19–20, ESV)
When the disciples express their disappointment upon failing to cast out a demon, it seems like Jesus is condemning them for having too little a measure of faith.
It sounds like Jesus is saying, "there is nothing smaller than a mustard seed and your faith isn't even the size of a mustard seed – if you had a slightly bigger faith you could do far greater things."
But that's a misreading of the text. Jesus isn't saying you need faith the size of a mustard seed; He's saying you need faith like a mustard seed.
You need faith that operates like a mustard seed. Faith might feel small, nearly invisible, but, when it is sown, it has great power.
The way that faith grows is the way a farmer grows a harvest. If the farmer has ten ears of corn and, instead of eating it all, sows the seed, he's going to see a lot more corn. In fact, there is no limit to the amount of corn that can come from one seed.
Faith is like that. The smallest act of faith can reap a miraculous harvest. Inside that harvest will be more seeds of faith to be sown again. And again. And again.
Your mountains will always look huge compared to your mustard seeds of faith. But, when you sow your faith, you'll find out that the mountain wasn't so big after all. And that's the Gospel!
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8 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Acne Once and For All
Pesky pimples remain regular issues for approximately 50 million Americans per year. The good news is there is hope for banishing those blemishes for good.
The truth about adult acne
With millions of people affected by acne every year, the American Academy of Dermatology reports acne is the most prevalent skin condition in the United States—with many sufferers who are well past puberty. For those battling regular breakouts, studies show acne isn't purely a cosmetic issue, but can also contribute to poor self-esteem or depression. "As an adult, there is no such thing as mild acne," says Doris Day, MD, of Day Dermatology and Aesthetics. "Every pimple is an insult and lasts too long." (Here are sneaky reasons you're having an acne breakout.) Fortunately, between classic methods and continually emerging dermatological technology, it is possible to achieve clear skin.
Start a basic skincare regimen
Acne thrives on neglected skin. Many cases of adult acne result from dead skin that clogs pores. That's why the first line of defense against acne should be good daily cleansing habits. "An ideal daily skincare routine for adults with acne may include a medicated acne wash, glycolic or salicylic exfoliating treatment pads, and a lightweight moisturizer," says Jeff Birchall, MD, medical director of Dermacare Laser and Skincare Clinic. These are the morning routines of people with great skin.
Consider adding retinol to your routine
If acne isn't responding to glycolic or salicylic treatments, Dr. Birchall recommends adding retinol to your nightly routine. Unlike gentler exfoliation methods, this topical form of vitamin A helps prevents pores from getting clogged. With strong scientific evidence behind it, retinol or retinoids are among the best treatments for persistent acne. Plus, retinoids pack the added benefit of anti-aging properties by slowing the breakdown of collagen. Here's what derms do to wake up with younger-looking skin.
Go on a cleaning kick
Another contributing cause of many cases of acne is bacteria and the bad news is most phones—which most of us are essentially tethered to like an umbilical cord—are teeming with it. According to a 2011 study from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 92 percent of cell phones carry some type of bacteria. Dr. Birchall explains that when that bacteria is then repeatedly pressed against the face during phone calls, acne can get exacerbated. The same is also true for pillow cases that rarely see the washing machine or dirty makeup brushes. Thankfully, combatting that is simple enough: He suggests regularly cleaning anything the face contacts. These are everyday items you should be washing a lot more often.
Read product labels
Instead of grabbing the first bottle of sunscreen on the shelf, take a moment to seek out a product that will protect from sun and acne. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends scanning labels for keywords such as non-acnegenic, non-comedogenic, and oil-free. The same goes for moisturizers, makeup, or anything else applied to the skin. Here's what the label on your sunscreen really means.
Watch out for too much of a good thing
Even with the best of intentions, too much cleansing and exfoliating can make acne worse. By stripping away all of the skin's natural oils, pores are vulnerable to bacteria. The simple solution: ease up on cleansers and limit usage of home exfoliating brushes to once or twice per week. Dr. Day even suggests adding some moisture back to the skin by way of coconut oil, which has been found to help protect against inflammatory bacteria. Here are more neat beauty uses for coconut oil.
Reevaluate your diet
Despite the popular belief that certain greasy foods directly contribute to acne, there is actually insufficient evidence of a link between "food enemies" and pimples. While that means no food is inherently evil when it comes to causing breakouts, some are certainly better than others. To keep skin in check, Dr. Day suggests eating a diet high in antioxidants and low in processed foods. Still, she cautions that a diet overhaul alone won't clear up skin. Here are foods that can help clear acne (and a few that make it worse!).
Acknowledge your hormones may be to blame
Anyone who endured puberty knows that acne and hormones have an unfortunate bond. Although your hormones may not be flaring up as much as in middle school, adults continue to be affected by them—which Dr. Day explains is often a main cause for continued breakouts. The double whammy is that skin doesn't bounce back as quickly as in younger days. "As you get older, the marks tend to last longer and seem more likely to leave scars," she says. That is why diet and at-home skincare tactics cannot always cure the issue.
Get help from a dermatologist
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It may take a team effort to defeat acne once and for all. Dr. Birchall recommends combining a deep pore treatment with therapies offered by dermatologists, such as Blu-U Blue Light Therapy or Levulan PhotoDynamic Therapy. Even then, he says there is no such thing as an instant fix—with most people require three to six months of regular treatments to see the clear skin they want. But with a little patience and diligence, it is possible to wipe out acne for good. (These are the 9 best acne products to buy in drugstores recommended by dermatologists!)


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You are invited to speak on the new product your company just launched. You deliver a killer presentation. You receive questions from your audience. You get a standing ovation. Then nothing happens. You didn't get a lead. You didn't get a referral.
When you speak at a professional or trade conference you have the opportunity to build brand awareness, expand the database, get a referral, attract another client, or close a sale. However these opportunities often vanish like vapor from a fog, and when the fog clears you walk away thinking you aren't a very good presenter after all. This is a false assumption and an unfair judgment about your own abilities.
If you aren't getting the results you hoped for it's not because you aren't a good presenter. You aren't getting the desired results because you haven't learned how to distinguish a hope from an intention.
You hope you will get interest. You hope to brand your company. You hope to build your database, attract a new client and close a sale. These are your hopes. Unconsciously you have another agenda, your secret intentions. You intend to impress the audience with your knowledge. You intend to get a standing ovation so you can feel warm and fuzzy and tell your friends how you "nailed the presentation." You intend to re-live your war stories about the difficult product launch, how you worked with no sleep and how you emerged the hero.
How do I know? I know because I've experienced it myself, and I've watched people just like you, therefore I know how to identify the red flags. Let me explain.
When you invited your audience to ask questions, (whether that audience is one or one thousand) you missed the buying signal and instead blathered on about "back stage" stuff.
What is back-stage stuff you ask? Back stage talk is when you start speaking about what is behind the curtain instead of focusing on the performance.You have forgotten you have an audience and the conversation has reverted to your favorite topic--you.You talk about your dream, your company's history, your great website, your struggles to get the product launched, your process for delivering the product and everything else except solving the customer's problem.
Come to think of it, giving a good sales presentation is a lot like fishing.The problem happens when you become the fish instead of the fisherman. With a single question your prospect baits the hook, casts the line and you swallow the bait, hook, line and sinker. Without noticing you just got reeled in with your potential customer's question. You forgot that you are the fisherman, not the fish.
Don't feel bad. There is a way to become a better fisherman. Here are some steps so that you don't take the bait.
1. Get clear on the outcome you desire.
2. Transition, answer briefly then redirect the question.
3. Listen to uncover problems.
4. Step up to the next level.
Here's an example of how it works.
Step one: you become clear that you want to attract new customers. Now that you know your intention, you have to match your actions. This means you stay focused on solving a problem rather than sharing back-stage information and overwhelming to your customer. All your customer cares about is how he benefits from your product.
Step two: when you open for questions, you must recognize the bait. A customer's question is your opportunity to transition, briefly answer, then redirect the question back to her.For example, your customer asks, "So tell me how you came up with the idea for this product?" You recognize your initial tendency to want to give a dissertation and instead you use the redirect. You transition, "I'm so glad you asked, then you answer briefly, "We noticed customers having problems with...." then you redirect by asking, "what kinds of problems do you currently face?"
When you redirect, it means you have cast the line and it's your turn to listen and take notes. After your prospect has finished talking, your presentation at this point needs to be directed toward the next step in the sales process.That may mean an appointment, another presentation, a trial offer, a demonstration or signing the dotted line. Happy fishing.


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Extensive domain shuffling in transcription regulators of DNA viruses and implications for the origin of fungal APSES transcription factors
Extensive domain shuffling in transcription regulators of DNA viruses and implications for the origin of fungal APSES transcription factors - Download this document for free, or read online. Document in PDF available to download.
Genome Biology
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First Online: 13 February 2002Received: 16 November 2001Revised: 09 January 2002Accepted: 10 January 2002
BackgroundViral DNA-binding proteins have served as good models to study the biochemistry of transcription regulation and chromatin dynamics. Computational analysis of viral DNA-binding regulatory proteins and identification of their previously undetected homologs encoded by cellular genomes might lead to a better understanding of their function and evolution in both viral and cellular systems.
ResultsThe phyletic range and the conserved DNA-binding domains of the viral regulatory proteins of the poxvirus D6R-N1R and baculoviral Bro protein families have not been previously defined. Using computational analysis, we show that the amino-terminal module of the D6R-N1R proteins defines a novel, conserved DNA-binding domain the KilA-N domain that is found in a wide range of proteins of large bacterial and eukaryotic DNA viruses. The KilA-N domain is suggested to be homologous to the fungal DNA-binding APSES domain. We provide evidence for the KilA-N and APSES domains sharing a common fold with the nucleic acid-binding modules of the LAGLIDADG nucleases and the amino-terminal domains of the tRNA endonuclease. The amino-terminal module of the Bro proteins is another, distinct DNA-binding domain the Bro-N domain that is present in proteins whose domain architectures parallel those of the KilA-N domain-containing proteins. A detailed analysis of the KilA-N and Bro-N domains and the associated domains points to extensive domain shuffling and lineage-specific gene family expansion within DNA virus genomes.
ConclusionsWe define a large class of novel viral DNA-binding proteins and their cellular homologs and identify their domain architectures. On the basis of phyletic pattern analysis we present evidence for a probable viral origin of the fungus-specific cell-cycle regulatory transcription factors containing the APSES DNA-binding domain. We also demonstrate the extensive role of lineage-specific gene expansion and domain shuffling, within a limited set of approximately 24 domains, in the generation of the diversity of virus-specific regulatory proteins.
Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article doi:10.1186-gb-2002-3-3-research0012 contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Author: Lakshminarayan M Iyer - Eugene V Koonin - L Aravind
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An ordinary trip by bus turned dangerous when a crash in Baltimore resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another on a recent Wednesday afternoon.
Kirby Alexander Cooper, 71, of Woodlawn, was driving his pickup truck the wrong way on northbound Woodlawn Drive during the afternoon rush hour when he struck a Maryland Transit Administration bus head-on, according to Baltimore County police. He died at the scene.
The bus driver, Alan Jerome Shanks, 52, was admitted to Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious but non-life threatening injuries. All eight passengers on board the bus were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries. Woodlawn drive was closed for about four hours.
MTA and Baltimore County authorities were working together to investigate the crash. MTA spokesperson Terry Owens said that the bus driver would be questioned and the bus itself would be subject to a thorough mechanical investigation.
When a public transit vehicle is involved in a crash, authorities have an obligation to investigate the accident thoroughly, even if it seems the cause is obviously the fault of another driver.
Bus passengers rightfully expect travel by bus to be an exceptionally safe form of transportation. And in most cases, it is. Buses are heavy, hard not to notice, and driven by well-trained operators. This case illustrates that all motorists need to drive defensively, because you never know when the unthinkable, like someone driving the wrong way on a road, can happen. The fact that the passengers escaped serious injury is fortunate.
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Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a fruit that comes from southern Mexico and northern South America. It is a plant that grows in the tropic such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Ripe papaya fruit which will be reddish and very soft and sweet.
Before we eat papaya, we need to clean the seeds contained in papaya flesh. Many people consume papaya eaten manner directly or blended with milk and ice cubes added. Papaya long-lasting if kept in the refrigerator.
Papaya health benefits
The amount of nutrients in the fruit makes the papaya as a favorite fruit for treating the disease. Here are some of the properties of papaya as a traditional medicinal plant which is suitable to be planted in the yard.
Dental pain medicine
Take the sap from the leaves of papaya, then drops on the aching tooth using cotton or cottonbud. Let sap absorb and dry, it is intended that the bacteria that cause tooth pain die.
Papaya benefit to get rid warts
Warts sometimes make uncomfortable and repugnant to some people. Now it is time to get rid wart with natural method. Papaya can be used to elevate warts attached to the surface of the skin, apply papaya sap on wart per 3 hours.
Smooth the heel
Rough heels can lose confidence, and therefore immediately overcome by utilizing the papaya fruit. Use young papaya sap to rub both heels, leave for 15 minutes then wash with warm water.
Papaya treat burn injury
Burn is not always defined as injury that arise because of a fire, other examples such as calf skin exposed to hot engine exhaust. If you experience it, you can use soy sauce. If it is less effective use unripe papaya sap then apply to the wound surface.
Benefits of papaya fruit to get rid of acne
Many types of acne, but there are also many ways to get rid of acne as well, such as by using papaya. Drying 3 old papaya leaves but wash it first, then crush it while flushing with 1/4 cup water, squeeze it. Use the juice to wash your face every day.
Benefits of papaya fruit for diarrhea
Because it is rich in fiber, papaya is suitable to be used to treat diarrhea. Pour a handful of papaya seeds that have been finely ground 3 times a day each 1 cup.
Papaya fruit overcoming leucorrhoea
Many women complain when experiencing leucorrhoea, itching and burning really excruciating. For that, papaya present as natural remedies are effective enough to overcome it. Prepare papaya leaves, wash and then slice. Add 50 gr of grass root. Boil it into 1.5 liter of water and strain. Drinking water once a day.
Behind the benefits of papaya fruit for health, not many people who know papaya nutrients.
Nutrients at 100 grams of papaya are:
- 0.6 g protein
- 10 g carbohydrates
- 470 mg of potassium
- 0.1 g fat
- 16 mg phosphorus
- 0.3 mg of iron
- 39 calories
- 20 mg calcium
- 0.3 mg niacin
- 0.04 mg of vitamin C
- 0.03 mg vitamin B
- 1.75 IU of vitamin A
Papaya plant is suitable as family medicine because it can help many people. You can cultivate papaya in your backyard with the intention that if one day your family there who suffer health issues as above, could easily treat with papaya fruit.


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I just read the Quirks conference tips and thought it was helpful for ideas when attending a conference. But what about before you go? As all those email invites hit our inbox each month, how do you decide which one(s) you should attend?
Remember you can attend conferences for many reasons: learning more about current priorities, identifying new methods and opportunities that directly relate and can be incorporated into your current or next, understanding the big picture (trends/strategy/industry changes), sharing your own problems and solutions, and networking. There are some awesome conferences out there that can fulfill these needs!
First check out the conference topic, timing, location, and last but certainly not least, the cost! That's a given, but if it's a 1 day conference located across the country, it may rarely be worth your time unless you can combine it with other travel needs (though January conferences in Florida rarely lack for attendees from the snowy states!). Group conference options into quarters and take into account what your focus and priorities may be during that time.
Next, review the schedule to make sure the conference title matches the content. And note the speakers. Are they your current peers or clients? Have you heard them before? Is there enough content that you can learn new information? Do the topics excite you and will they help you take action when you return to the real world?
Last, ASK…your colleagues, clients, LinkedIn network, etc. Who has been? Was it worthwhile? What was lacking? What worked?
Once you decide to attend, prepare a bit ahead of time and think about how you'll spend each day and which key speakers you don't want to miss. The importance of getting to an attention-grabbing session early is so true, as many popular speakers are beyond SRO and have crowds spilling out the door. Take notes that might interest your colleagues and share them when you return, ideally with ideas for actionable next steps.
Enjoy the camaraderie and fun of a conference but remember, your time is valuable – make it work for you! And if you can't make a great event, find someone you trust who can attend and share important details with you afterwards!


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Last Friday I attended the La Roux concert at the Guvernment with my friend Bevan and her lover Paul.
Like responsible adults we began our evening drinking Rockstar Energy drinks + vodka on the way to the venue. Très dangereux.
The opening act was Diamond Rings and he surely knows how to rock. I highly advise, if his sweet outfit isn't enough ammo for worship, that you click on the link and enjoy a tune.
La Roux took the stage next and I was immediately impressed. She's fantastic live.
She wasn't feeling so hot so the set was pretty short but she rocked every song. I couldn't help dancing and the lovely people I met beside me were groovin' along too.
(Insert high fives to Brad, Robbie, Mitch and Shane here)
The Set List
Cover My Eyes
Colourless Colour
I'm Not Your Toy
In For The Kill
(the set list below says Fascination but she never played it- I assume health-related)
It was really hard to get some decent shots of her because she moves around a ton- but here are the best few.
I also managed to take two videos. The first is In For The Kill:
The second is Bulletproof but I'm not sure what I was thinking- the camera is tilted all wrong here and there throughout- but overall it's kiiiinnnda decent:
After the show, which ended incredibly early – think 10:30ish or so, Bevan, Paul and I decided to stand by the bus to try and get autographs and whatnot but it was pouring rain and we lacked an umbrella. They left after a good hour or so wait- I decided to make some more friends and be a die hard as usual. *insert Kayla fangirl here*
By the end there was just three of us: two guys Dennis and Kevin + myself waiting huddled under their umbrellas.
Some of the crew/management guys (not really sure who they were actually- kind of sad as we talked for a good while and I have no names) kept us company talking about London, music, the tour and the like- incredibly awesome people.
Eventually edging on 1am we got to meet Mickey and William:
Then Elly came out and we were told that Ben (her co-writer/ producer) was actually hanging out on this tour which was a bit of rare thing, so we got to meet him as well.
Not exactly the sauciest photos but considering I was soaked and I'd been waiting for 2.5ish hours meeeh.
Annnnd zee autographs + set list:
The end.
Tags: Ben Langmaid, Bevan, concert, Diamond Rings, Elly Jackson, fangirl, La Roux, Mickey O'Brien, October 23rd, Rockstar, The Guvernment, Will Bowerman


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When looking for a daycare in the Calgary area, you may find several daycare's that are focused more on just ensuring that kids are safe and in one place. Here at 2000 Days, we ensure safety and socializing with those kids who attend, but we also have a curriculum that we adhere to for each age we have at the school. Why do we focus on a curriculum? This is a good question, and there are several reasons as to why we make 2000 Days one of those daycare's that focus on learning, socializing and overall helping the child to grow and learn.
How a Curriculum Helps Children
There are many benefits that a child will find when they attend a daycare that has a curriculum in place. For example:
- Kids who are encouraged at this young age to learn are going to make great strides in life to learn at every stage of their life.
- Kids who are emerged in one of these curriculums perform better once they get to their real school, and this performance is seen for the rest of their lives, even into the college years.
- Those kids who attend these programs are often those who have higher test scores.
- Kids develop a love for learning, which is essential to ensure that they enjoy school for the rest of their lives.
Why wouldn't you want your child to develop a love of learning when it has been shown to help the child in numerous other aspects of their life now and into the future? As a parent, you want your child to get all the help that they can to be the best that they can be, and this curriculum is just one of the ways in which a daycare can help your child.
What Our Curriculum Covers
One of the things that we focus on is that every child is different. Thus, the curriculum is not going to be cut and dry for each student in our class. We focus on:
- Literacy
- Match
- Physical Education
- Creative Arts
- Music Yoga
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Science
We want kids to develop their basic understanding of these areas so that they are going to have a natural curiosity for these areas as they age.
In the end, when choosing a daycare, having a curriculum is looking out for the welfare of your child now and in the future!


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Turn Money Blues into Happy Money/
Spring is my favorite time of the year for the softness of the air and the aroma of flowers.
We all have our money struggles and challenges – I certainly have had mine– from not paying bills on time, to NEVER balancing my checkbook and living paycheck to paycheck.
But, we can all change. Spring is the time of change and new beginning, so start where you are and pick one of the 7 Steps to change things for the better!!
JOY & Prosperity to you,
My mission is to change the world one financially healthy & happy woman at a time
If you're ready to Turn Money Blues into Happy Money here are 7 Steps
How many of you believe that more money will bring you greater prosperity, peace & happiness?
A study showed that people thought their life satisfaction would double if they made $55,000 rather than $25,000 a year.
But, in fact, those making 55K were only 9% moresatisfied than those making $25,000. (*Happy Money – Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton)
Step 1) The first step of change is being willing to do something different. It really does take 21 days to settle a new habit into your brain. Pick 1 thing from the following list and commit to doing it!!
Step 2) Focus on Experiences rather than stuff*: My husband and I live a simple life and one thing we value over a big house or fancy cars are experiences. Dave's a hang-gliding pilot, we like to travel and I like to push myself exercise wise – occasionally. This weekend I'm doing a 30 mile bike ride in Napa with girlfriends.
Step 3) Value the Money You Already Have: Research shows that after $75,000 a year more money doesn't make people ANY happier – zip. Instead of focusing on MORE how can you get the most out of what you have? Look at your expenses – no, really print them out and look. Notice where you can cut and make conscious spending decisions.
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Intentional JOY: How to Turn Stress, Fear & Addiction into Freedom, Lynn Telford-Sahl
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Shot today at about 900 meters above sea level.
Monday, September 29, 2008
First sign of winter
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I am not ready for snow yet, but the cherry tree in my back yard is starting to change colorsReplyDelete
Huff da, dette var ejg ikke forberedt på enda nei....Måte på å være ivrig og da !ReplyDelete
Hihi, neida men snø er vel noe av det verste..Nei, over til noe annet!
Stigen min; er du rundt 30 kg kan du vel klatre i den men det er ikke noe jeg setter fram for feieren for å si det slik! Hadde den ute i hagen i sommer, men tok den inn da jeg fryktet den skulle knekke under vilter lek her ;0)
Ps. Stikk innom en gang dere farter forbi på vei til slekte da!
Vil ikke ha snø og kaldt enda...må ha litt skikkelig ruskværsvåt Bergens høst først. Ikke det. Det er vel det som er den Bergenske vinteren.
Men kjekt for gutter som liker snø da. Slik som Mokomoko og deg?
The snow and the clouds are beautiful!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry you have snow so early.. I am here with the windows open and ceiling fans on.ReplyDelete
You always get it first. Sometimes, I wish I live far north too to enjoy all of the joyous whites of winter. Hope it's not a bad winter snowfall wise.ReplyDelete
Lucky you? I don't know! I'm still trying to adjust to all of the beautiful autumn color, and you've got SNOW 900 m above sea level? I hope it doesn't cost as much to heat your house there as it does here.ReplyDelete
Oh yeah, love the photos, as usual!
Oh, that chills my bones just to look at it!ReplyDelete
Ivar: What a great view of the mountains with snow. I certainly want to spend Fall before I see any snow.ReplyDelete
Those clouds are so pretty! I am awfully glad we don't have any chance of snow for a while! I'm just not ready. It is raining right this second though. Thank goodness it is only 60 degrees outside! Hope your day is happy! God bless.ReplyDelete
It is nice to see the first singn of winter after this beautiful autumn in Norway.ReplyDelete
I only trust the chance to cool dowm our climate, after we startet the countdown people on the other side of the world will continue.
Good luck for the world and have a nice winter in Norway.
Looks like your winters come quickly, but I suppose it has something to do with being so far northReplyDelete
Feel free to express your honest opinion, good or "bad". I am eager to learn more about photography ;-)
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There are countless different types of shoes for men, women, and children. Poor choices can result in adverse effects on your feet. Some effects can only be resolved with surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons.
Choosing Good Footwear
Picking a shoe based on looks alone can have a negative impact on the health of your feet. Improperly fitting footwear may cause calluses, soreness, blisters, and even permanent deformity. Once damage has occurred, orthopedic surgeons can often treat the deformity with conservative measures or surgical procedures to eliminate pain and discomfort. Additionally, foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons can instruct you on how to pick the best shoe for your foot. By bringing a pair of shoes to your initial doctor's appointment, the doctor can use your shoes as part of your initial evaluation.
General tips
- To ensure a proper fit while choosing footwear, try on shoes at the end of the day. Measure your larger foot if there is a substantial difference.
- Make sure to choose a shoe by fit and not size. Toe space is just as important as space for your heel. There should a thumb's width of space between the end of your great toe and the end of the shoe. To test for appropriate shoe width, remove the existing insole and step on it. Should your fit splay out wider than the insole, the shoe is not wide enough for you.
Men's shoes should
- Conform to the foot
- Have a roomy toe box with sufficient space both vertically and horizontally
- Have a low heel (about half an inch)
Women's shoes should
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- Have a wide/square toe box
- Limit daily wear of high heels
Children's Shoes
Children do not need shoes until they begin walking. Once they start to walk, measuring your child's feet and checking for signs of a too large or small shoe is very important. A shoe that shifts too much is a sign of being too large. Physical signs of children's shoes being too small include redness, calluses and blisters. If your child is removing his or her shoes often, it may be a behavioral sign of poor fit. Check your child's foot regularly for recent growth and ill-fitting shoes.
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#HTCS #PSO #B4Inc
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Erica's cute :)
Kind of funny how these kids are getting busted this time
That Girl, Erica is one smart girl.
To catch a preador for kids
Surprise muthafucka. Second. ME AGAIN!
"Catched by a Predator" 😀
I'm in the service…still waiting on my care package…
Educate your kids please
actor: can i get a photo? me: ask my mom. she has 50,000. actor: okay can i
get an adress: me: somewhere over the rainbow
Lmao the mom's face at the very end..
If i was those kids i would do a grab ur friends and run like hell.
He was acting more nervous, therefore the girls saw it. Not very accurate
I think parents are going about this the wrong way. It's not simply a
"strange situation" that is the problem. It's a lack of skeptical and
critical thinking skills. If they were really assessing the situation then
they'd ask questions, like why do you want my information? What's your
name? Let me see your ID. Do you have a number why your information can be
confirmed? Who is your employeer? What kind of TV show? What network is it?
You should not merely teach kids to rely on specific scenarios
I disagree…he IMO….was the exact same…
That's the whole idea….these predators are wolves in a sheep's
clothing…they're not going to come looking like the Boogey Man….and
kids need to be aware of that….
Lol they use a young attractive white man. Not threatening at all.
I bet Xavier got a whooping at home for telling the stranger his home info.
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March 16th:
The 2017/18 Sandringham Baseball Club Junior season has come to an end and we would like to congratulate every one of our players across all our teams. As a Club, our focus remains on getting as many kids involved in baseball as possible – improving their skills inside and outside of the game. We continue to be very proud of all the players who have made representative teams – from Victorian State teams through to our Charter Representative teams.
We should not forget our teams who played finals baseball either – and indeed, those who completed the season by winning a premiership. Our congratulations to all players, coaches, team managers and scorers for our Friday Intermediate League team, our Sunday Little League Minor team, and our Sunday Little League Major team
It was fantastic to see so many of our players at the Connexxion end of season Junior Awards, and we would once again like to take the opportunity to congratulate all award winners across all our age groups.
It is also appropriate for us to thank Connexxion for once again being the major sponsor of our junior program. They have been with us for 7 years and provided incredible support to us as a Club. As their business continues to evolve we hope they will continue to support us.
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Perhaps if you win this one I can put a word in for you. You know, extra carrots and that sort of thing, a bit of molasses in the evening. A bigger brass plaque for your box at home."That's bribery," Keeley murmured. Brian turned, his eyes going warm. "That's bargaining," he corrected. "But if I can interest you in a bribe," he began and opened the box door intending to snatch Keeley inside for a much anticipated welcome back kiss. He nearly stepped over Mo. "Sorry. Didn't see you there."I'm short. That's my cross to bear.
It would be nice to think that the menacing aspects of North Korea were for display also, that the bombs and reactors were Potemkin showcases or bargaining chips. On the plane from Beijing I met a group of unsmiling Texan types wearing baseball caps. They were the 'in-country' team from the International Atomic Energy Agency, there to inspect and neutralize North Korea's plutonium rods. Not a nice job, but, as they say, someone has to do it. Speaking of the most controversial reactor at Yongbyon, one of the guys said, 'No sweat. She's shut down now.' Nice to know. But then, so is the rest of North Korean society shut down—animation suspended, all dead quiet on the set, endlessly awaiting not action (we hope) or even cameras, but light.
I saw an advertisement the other day for the secret of life. It said 'The secret of life can be yours for twenty-five shillings. Sent to Secret of Life Institute, Willesden.' So I wrote away, seemed a good bargain, secret of life, twenty-five shillings. And I got a letter back saying, 'If you think you can get the secret of life for twenty-five shillings, you don't deserve to have it. Send fifty shillings for the secret of life.
The stranger came early in February, one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow, the last snowfall of the year, over the down, walking as it seemed from Bramblehurst railway station, and carrying a little black portmanteau in his thickly gloved hand. He was wrapped up from head to foot, and the brim of his soft felt hat hid every inch of his face but the shiny tip of his nose; the snow had piled itself against his shoulders and chest, and added a white crest to the burden he carried. He staggered into the Coarch and Horses, more dead than alive as it seemed, and flung his portmanteau down. "A fire," he cried, "in the name of human charity! A room and a fire!" He stamped and shook the snow from off himself in the bar, and followed Mrs. Hall into her guest parlour to strike his bargain. And with that much introduction, that and a ready acquiescence to terms and a couple of sovereigns flung upon the table, he took up his quarters in the inn.
WILLMORE: Nay, if we part so, let me die like a Bird upon a Bough, at the Sheriff's Charge. By Heaven, both the Indies shall not buy thee from me. I adore thy Humour and will marry thee, and we are so of one Humour, it must be a Bargain - give me thy Hand - [Kisses her hand.] And now let the blind ones (Love and Fortune) do their worst.
You must know the story of how the race of ancient days reached the stars, and how they bargained away all the wild half of themselves to do so, so that they no longer cared for the taste of the pale wind, no for love or lust, nor to make new songs nor to sing old ones, nor for any of the other animal things they believed they had brought with them out of the rain forests al the bottom of time--though in fact, so my uncle told me, those things brought them
Heterosexual relationships seem to lead only to marriage, and for most poor dumb brainwashed women marriage is the climactic experience. For men, marriage is a matter of efficient logistics: the male gets his food, bed, laundry, TV, pussy, offspring and creature comforts all under one roof, where he doesn't have to dissipate his psychic energy thinking about them too much - then he is free to go out and fight the battles of life, which is what existence is all about. But for a woman, marriage is surrender. Marriage is when a girl gives up the fight, walks off the battlefield and from then on leaves the truly interesting and significant action to her husband, who has bargained to 'take care' of her. What a sad bum deal. Women live longer than men because they really haven't been living. Better blue-in-the-face dead of a heart attack at fifty than a healthy seventy-year old widow who hasn't had a piece of life's action since girlhood.
Good Morning!" said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat."What do you mean?" he said. "Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?"All of them at once," said Bilbo. "And a very fine morning for a pipe of tobacco out of doors, into the bargain...."Good morning!" he said at last. "We don't want any adventures here, thank you! You might try over The Hill or across The Water." By this he meant that the conversation was at an end."What a lot of things you do use Good morning for!" said Gandalf. "Now you mean that you want to get rid of me, and that it won't be good till I move off.
Anyway, you never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from. I was too young for one war and too old for the next one. But I seen what come out of it. You can be patriotic and still believe that some things cost more than they're worth. Ask them Gold Star mothers what they paid and what they got for it. You always pay too much. Particularly for promises. There aint no such thing as a bargain promise.
Each person possesses and inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override. For this reason, justice denies that the loss of freedom for some is made right by a greater good shared by others. It does not allow that the sacrifices imposed on a few are outweighed by the larger sum of advantages enjoyed by many. Therefore in a just society the liberties of equal citizenship are taken as settled; the rights secured by justice are not subject to political bargaining or to the calculus of social interests. The only thing that permits us to acquiesce in an erroneous theory is the lack of a better one; analogously, an injustice is tolerable only when it is necessary to avoid an even greater injustice. Being first virtues of human activities, truth and justice are uncompromising.


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Temperature for January 1992
In January 1992 the average high temperature in Knobnoster, MO was 46.4°F, and this was 7.4°F warmer than the average of 39.0°F. The hottest day in January 1992 was 30 January when the temperature reached 60.1°F. Overnight the average temperature in January is 21.8°F and in 1992 the average overnight temperature was 7.3°F warmer at 29.1°F.


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Training Ride – Hill repeatsPosted: June 19th, 2008Category: Life as I Know It, Training 1 Comment
Bike – BMC SL01 51-35 Qrings x 11-23 Ksyrium SL wheels
Ride Food – 1 bottle of Exceed, 2 shot blocks
Haven't really been on the bike much as I've been VERY sick since Monday. What I thought were allergies turned out to be a full blown head/chest cold so I have been living in mucus land for a while. My body doesn't respond well to meds, I can't take a whole lot as it really messe with my body so I suffer through it with a spray of Afrin a day.
but I digress
I warmed up with a ride down the hill to Fauntleroy ferry, and around the park then started my repeats. I was surprised at how good I felt on the first one but wanted to keep a steady effort, never really coming out of zone 3. Each time I did it faster except the last which was 5 seconds slower then the previous and was in zone 5 the entire time. My chest was REALLY hurting and I thought I might have over done it a bit considering how sick I was.
Here is the map data, only 15 miles and 1600 feet of climbing but, hey… I just took a month off the bike AND I have been sick. Cut me some slack!
Off to go fix the bathroom sink!


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Rejuvenate Your Skin with Fractional (carbon dioxide) CO2 Laser
There are many forms of lasers in the market. While CO2 lasers can be the most ablative and therefore the ones that create the most results, they also cause long downtime and have higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. However, with the arrival of fractional CO2 lasers, it is a new technology that can reduce the risk of PIH and downtime significantly. Fractional laser uses a form of delivery system where the laser minimises damage to the outer skin. Instead, it delivers laser in point form in a grid formation. This leaves areas of healthy surrounding skin and yet allows the CO2 laser to penetrate into the dermis to produce new collagen and break/soften fibrosis in depressed scars. This technology helps in reducing acne or surgical scars by penetrating the dermis to stimulate collagen remodeling. It is can deliver energies deep into the tissue and is our preferred treatment for acne and surgical scars. Read on for more on Fractional CO2 laser.
How Does It Differ From Other Lasers?
Fractional laser differs from traditional laser in their mode of delivery. While traditional older laser uses laser as a moving beam so that the surface of the skin is ablated through, Fractional CO2 laser uses new grid-like technology where laser is delivered as numerous point laser. This leaves most of the outer skin largely intact.
With significant parts of the outer skin intact, a patient can experience less sensitivity from external environmental factors such as the sun. This means the skin's healing is optimised. Because of advancements in fractional technology, the harsh effects of other traditional CO2 lasers can be avoided, yet retaining maximum results and minimal downtime. As with any procedure or treatment, downtime can vary by the individual.
What Can Fractional CO2 Laser Do?
Fractional CO2 Laser is our preferred treatment for acne and surgical scars. It is also beneficial for open pores and reducing fine lines. As with any procedure or treatment, results can vary by individual.
How Is It Done?
The treatment can take about 60 minutes or more, depending on the area(s) treated. A numbing cream is applied prior to the treatment. Fractional laser is then applied part by part. Thereafter, an optional post-laser mask is applied to speed up the recovery process.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
Results can be seen after one treatment, depending on the individual. We recommend 3-6 courses of treatment, to be done 4-6 weeks apart. For severe scars, 6 courses are recommended.
The Recovery
Downtime can last about 2-3 days or more. The initial recovery can see some redness in the skin, which can gradually fade away. We recommend to avoid the use of any cosmetic products for the first 2 days of recovery, to wash with tepid water, and avoid direct and prolonged exposure to sun light for approximately 2 weeks or more.
Related treatments:
Fractional CO2 Laser for Vaginal Rejuvenation and Tightening Treatment
Fractional CO2 Laser for Stretch Marks
At Beauty & Laser Clinic, Our experienced qualified therapists will advise you based on your skin type, Condition and the nature of the treatments that you are receiving to assure your needs and budget by providing an honest and realistic outcome in the consultation.


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In regards to the artwork BARNS AND FARMS, what about this piece sparks my interest? My answer is as follows:
You're telling me about something that you're not showing me. With two layers presented in a square, a square that would feel very-much-at-home on an Instagram feed, I'm moved by the vibrant colors of a big sky as well as the purity of machined, white type.
The horizon line of blackened land at the base of the work anchors and helps to let me know just how small I am. The golden sunset (or is it a sunrise?) gives me a cue to close up shop for the evening (or to get ready for the day).
As an advertisement, there's a cadence I like. Chop-chop, barns and farms. Let's kick the tires and light the fires. I didn't live on a farm growing up, but I visited the one where my grandparents lived often. I've seen this scene thousands of times driving on the gravel county roads of Nebraska. I didn't need a message to entice me there, I was there already.
As a moment in time, with the clouds frozen in place, it causes me to pause and to recall the smell of those massive, wooden structures called barns. The dirt floors, the hay bales, the musty interior of the vehicles parked there. Things stored inside were protected, sort of. Things stored inside had value, monetarily speaking. The barn was a key part of the working farm operation.
People lived on farms, but they were there to work. Sunrise to sunset, constantly doing some form of labor. Gotta do the chores, grow the crops, and tend to the animals. You eat, sleep, and procreate so you can do those work things better, more efficiently.
As nostalgia, there's love in that square. Memories of family. As history, there's mixed emotions in that square. A country feeding itself and also causing a great big dust bowl. Prosperity and livelihood for the working man and then the corporations squeezing them out with monoculture. The freedom and good nature of rural America now with declining populations, economic insecurity, immigrant tension, drug crisis, and an often referenced part of one side in the country's deepening divide.
I'm in a car when I've seen this scene. I'm moving and feeling the freedom of the open road. But I'm also a little scared. Because I don't want to stop. I don't want to break down and have to venture onto a farm for help. There might be a big dog. There might be a suspicious farmer with a gun. It might be where I'm knocked unconscious and wake up in a dark basement. It's there I'm plumped up over a few weeks and then turned into soup for a very traditionalist family of cannibals. Seen that movie?
And I feel anxious. Like I get with most advertisements these days. I like the beautiful presentation of type over image but am also unsettled with the unspoken outcomes that could lie beneath. That's not Ed's fault. Na, that's just advertising.
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