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GEOS Team Aims for Exascale Target
October 28, 2016
Massively parallel physics simulations provide Lawrence Livermore with a wealth of data to complement experimental observation. Within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, computational geoscience is a cornerstone of the Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Division's (AEED) efforts to advance energy and environmental technology. Because the nation's security depends in part on energy independence, a Livermore team developed GEOS—a three-dimensional, multi-physics modeling code that addresses problems of subsurface fracturing in rock. A key feature of GEOS is the ability to simulate the evolution of hydraulically driven fractures through rock. Hydraulic fracturing has driven the oil and gas boom over the last decade, but comprehensive understanding of the physical mechanisms that govern the process remains elusive.
Feeling the force between sand grains
August 24, 2016
For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have measured how forces move through 3D granular materials, determining how this important class of materials might pack and behave in processes throughout nature and industry.
Granular materials such as sand, soil and rice exist everywhere around us. However, scientists and engineers do not yet fully understand how external forces move through these materials. The ability to quantify that force transmission is missing, yet critical in efforts to predict material behavior.
Using X-ray diffraction, computed tomography and new mathematical analysis, the team measured how forces move through a slowly compressed, opaque 3D granular material. The new technique confirmed that forces move spatially through granular materials in patterns that agree with theory and simulations, and tend to behave more uniformly as load is increased.
"Understanding how forces move through granular materials is important for building models and predicting the behavior of geologic materials such as sands and soils (e.g., when they fracture and flow during hydraulic fracturing and when they are penetrated to defeat buried enemy targets)," said Ryan Hurley, a PLS scientist and lead author of the study appearing in the Aug. 19 edition of the journal, Physical Review Letters.
Scientists find evidence for climate change in satellite cloud record
July 11, 2016
Scientists, including researchers from the Atmospheric, Earth and Energy Division of LLNL's Physical and Life Sciences directorate, have found that changes in cloud patterns during the last three decades match those predicted by climate model simulations. These cloud changes are likely to have had a warming effect on the planet.
Records of cloudiness from satellites originally designed to monitor weather are plagued by erroneous variability related to changes in satellite orbit, instrument calibration and other factors, so the team used a new technique to remove the variability from the records. The corrected satellite records exhibited large-scale patterns of cloud change between the 1980s and 2000s that are consistent with climate model predictions, including poleward retreat of mid-latitude storm tracks, expansion of subtropical dry zones and increasing height of the highest cloud tops.
The research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, Riverside, and Colorado State University appears in the July 11 edition of the journal, Nature.
"What this paper brings to the table is the first credible demonstration that the cloud changes we expect from climate models and theory are currently happening," said study lead author Joel Norris, a climate researcher at Scripps.
Research finds clues to uncanny electrical conductivity in Earth's mantle
May 6, 2016
A team of scientists, including one at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has found that the dehydration of chlorite is likely to be crucial in explaining the anomalously high electrical conductivity observed in the Earth's mantle.
The high electrical conductivity (EC) in the mantle wedge regions between depths of 40 and 100 km is often attributed to the aqueous fluid released from descending slabs. It is well known that mantle silicate minerals are electrical insulators with large electronic band gaps of around 7.5 to 9.5 electron volts (eV) at room temperature.
Laboratory-based measurements of the electrical conductivity of hydrous phases and aqueous fluids are significantly lower and cannot readily explain the geophysically observed high electrical conductivity. The released aqueous fluid also rehydrates the mantle wedge and stabilizes a suite of hydrous phases, including serpentine and chlorite.
The new research, appearing in the May 6 edition of the journal Science Advances, shows that the EC of chlorite is similar to other hydrous silicate minerals. The EC has a weak or no-pressure dependence but varies significantly with temperature.
"We have measured the electrical conductivity of a natural chlorite at pressures and temperatures relevant for the subduction zone setting," said Davide Novella, a geophysicist at LLNL. "In our experiment, we observed two distinct conductivity enhancements when chlorite is heated to temperatures beyond its thermodynamic stability field. The initial increase in electrical conductivity can be attributed to chlorite dehydration and the release of aqueous fluids. This is followed by a unique, subsequent enhancement of electrical conductivity."
Climate models underestimate global warming by exaggerating cloud 'brightening'
April 7, 2016
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Yale University have found that climate models are aggressively making clouds "brighter" as the planet warms. This may be causing models to underestimate how much global warming will occur due to increasing carbon dioxide. The research appears in the April 8 edition of Science.
As the atmosphere warms, clouds become increasingly composed of liquid rather than ice, making them brighter. Because liquid clouds reflect more sunlight back to space than ice clouds, this "cloud phase feedback" acts as a brake on global warming in climate models.
But most models' clouds contain too much ice that is susceptible to becoming liquid with warming, which makes their stabilizing cloud phase feedback unrealistically strong. Using a state-of-the-art climate model, the researchers modified parameters to bring the relative amounts of liquid and ice in clouds into agreement with clouds observed in nature. Correcting the bias led to a weaker cloud phase feedback and greater warming in response to carbon dioxide.
"We found that the climate sensitivity increased from 4 degrees C in the default model to 5-5.3 degrees C in versions that were modified to bring liquid and ice amounts into closer agreement with observation," said Yale researcher Ivy Tan, lead author of the paper.
Atmospheric carbon-14 measurements reveal natural production rate by cosmic rays
March 2, 2016
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have measured the carbon-14 isotope (14C) produced by cosmic rays in the stratosphere and found its production rate is less than most previous estimates.
The team, led by Kristie Boering of the University of California, Berkeley and including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists, measured the 14C content of carbon dioxide in air collected by high-altitude balloon flights in 2003, 2004 and 2005, and estimated the contemporary 14C production in the stratosphere, nearly four decades after the Limited Test Ban Treaty restricted atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons.
Atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the 1950s and '60s injected massive amounts of 14C into the stratosphere. The amount of weapon 14C at that time was so large that it effectively hid the natural production of 14C by cosmic rays. Now that the weapon 14C has mostly dissipated from the atmosphere, the new measurements enabled the team to estimate the natural 14C source and found it was much lower than most previous estimates. The research appears in a recent edition of the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
"Our estimates are the first that use recent measurements of 14C concentration in the stratosphere to estimate the natural 14C production rate," said LLNL scientist Philip Cameron- Smith, a co-author on the paper. "We confirmed our analysis by simulating 14C with the LLNL atmospheric chemistry-transport model (IMPACT) on the Livermore Computing supercomputers."
Researcher sheds light on ocean observations
February 24, 2016
Oceanographer Paul Durack of the Laboratory's Program for Climate Modeling and Intercomparison (PCMDI) recently opined about the importance of ocean salinity observations and needed urgent attention for the ocean observing system in the journal, Nature Climate Change.
The global water cycle — where, when and how it rains, and the corresponding changes to water availability — are as pressing an issue as any when it comes to climate change.
The global ocean is a great place to ascertain observed water cycle changes, as it contains 97 percent of the Earth's water and is where 80 percent of fluxes — water exchanges at the Earth's surface — occur.
The backbone of historical ocean measurements dates back to ocean research undertaken on the original RV Challenger cruise in 1872. Data from subsequent research cruises have been enhanced since 1999 by automated profilers called Argo, and a coherent global network of repeat ocean sampling undertaken by the international GO-SHIP Program. Argo has provided the first continuous, near-global salinity (and temperature) observing system, cycling at 10-day intervals in near real-time and taking measurements for the top 6,600 feet (2,000 meters) at a target density of one float per 3.3 degrees of the global ocean. This has significantly increased measurement coverage and density, particularly for the Southern Hemisphere that has been the focus of recent LLNL research.
Consequences of today's carbon emissions will linger for thousands of years, study finds
February 8, 2016
The Earth may suffer irreversible damage that could last tens of thousands of years because of the rate humans are emitting carbon into the atmosphere.
In a new study in Nature Climate Change, researchers at Oregon State University, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and collaborating institutions found that the longer-term impacts of climate change go well past the 21st century.
"Much of the carbon we are putting in the air from burning fossil fuels will stay there for thousands of years — and some of it will be there for more than 100,000 years," said Peter Clark, an Oregon State University paleoclimatologist and lead author on the article. "People need to understand that the effects of climate change on the planet won't go away, at least not for thousands of generations
LLNL's Benjamin Santer said the focus on climate change at the end of the 21st century needs to be shifted toward a much longer-term perspective.
"Our greenhouse gas emissions today produce climate-change commitments for many centuries to come," Santer said. "Today's actions — or inaction — will have long-term climate consequences for generations of our descendants."
"The long-term view sends the chilling message what the real risks and consequences are of the fossil fuel era," said Thomas Stocker of the University of Bern in Switzerland, who is past co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Working Group I. "It will commit us to massive adaptation efforts so that for many, dislocation and migration becomes the only option."
Livermore scientists find global ocean warming has doubled in recent decades
January 18, 2016
Lawrence Livermore scientists, working with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and university colleagues, have found that half of the global ocean heat content increase since 1865 has occurred over the past two decades.
"In recent decades the ocean has continued to warm substantially, and with time the warming signal is reaching deeper into the ocean," said LLNL scientist Peter Gleckler, lead author of a paper (link is external) published in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Changes in ocean heat storage are important because the ocean absorbs more than 90 percent of the Earth's excess heat increase associated with global warming. The observed ocean and atmosphere warming is a result of continuing greenhouse gas emissions. Quantifying how much heat is accumulating in the Earth system is critical to improving the understanding of climate change already under way and to better assess how much more to expect in decades and centuries to come. It is vital to improving projections of how much and how fast the Earth will warm and seas rise in the future.
Increases in upper ocean temperatures since the 1970s are well documented and associated with greenhouse gas emissions. By including measurements from a 19th century oceanographic expedition and recent changes in the deeper ocean, the study indicates that half of the accumulated heat during the industrial era has occurred in recent decades, with about a third residing in the deeper oceans.
'Underground battery' could store energy, CO2
January 6, 2016
Meeting the Paris Climate Agreement goal of limiting the increase in the global average temperature to well below two degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels will require increased use of renewable energy and reducing the CO2 intensity of fossil energy use.
The intermittency of when the wind blows and when the sun shines is one of the biggest challenges impeding the widespread integration of renewable energy into electric grids, while the cost of capturing CO2 and storing it permanently underground is a big challenge for decarbonizing fossil energy.
However, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Ohio State University, University of Minnesota and TerraCOH, Inc. think they've found an answer to both of these problems with a large-scale system that incorporates CO2 sequestration and energy storage.
The team's paper, published in the December issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine, describes a subsurface energy system that could tap geothermal energy, store energy from above-ground sources, and dispatch it to the grid throughout the year like a massive underground battery, while at the same time storing CO2 from fossil-fuel power plants.
"If you want to store the large quantities of renewable energy necessary to balance seasonal supply-demand mismatches and store it efficiently, we believe the best way to do that is underground," said the paper's author, Thomas Buscheck, leader of the Lab's Geochemical, Hydrological and Environmental Sciences Group. "We believe this is a cost-effective way to store the energy long enough so it can be used later."
Buscheck's team's approach involves injecting liquid-like CO2 into underground reservoirs located in sedimentary rock, creating a pressurized plume that pushes brine up production wells to the surface. The brine could be heated and reinjected into the reservoir to store thermal energy, and the resulting pressurized CO2 would act as a shock absorber, enabling the system to be charged or discharged depending on supply and demand. When there's insufficient renewable energy, the pressurized CO2 and brine could be released and converted to power.
Climate models overestimate rainfall increases
December 10, 2015
Lawrence Livermore researchers and collaborators have found that most climate models overestimate the increase in global precipitation due to climate change.
Specifically, the team looked at 25 models and found they underestimate the increase in absorption of sunlight by water vapor as the atmosphere becomes moister, and therefore overestimate increases in global precipitation.
The team found global precipitation increase per degree of global warming at the end of the 21st century may be about 40 percent smaller than what the models, on average, currently predict.
The research appears in the Dec. 10 edition of the journal Nature.
Evaluation of model-predicted global precipitation change with actual precipitation observations is difficult due to uncertainties arising from many sources, including insufficient spatial and historical data coverage. As an alternative approach, the team, made up of LLNL scientist Mark Zelinka and colleagues from the University of California, Los Angeles, including lead author Anthony DeAngelis, evaluated model-simulated global precipitation change through consideration of the physical processes that govern it.
The team found that the increase in global precipitation simulated by models is strongly controlled by how much additional sunlight is absorbed by water vapor as the planet warms: Models in which more sunlight is absorbed by water vapor tend to have smaller increases in precipitation. They demonstrated that model-to-model differences in increased absorption of sunlight were not controlled by how much their humidity increased, but by how much additional sunlight was trapped in the atmosphere for a given increase in humidity. Conveniently, this quantity can be measured from space, allowing the team to assess how well the models capture the physics controlling changes in global precipitation.
PLS climate scientist reflects on 20 years of climate-change science
November 20, 2015
In a letter to the editors of Nature published in the Nov 12, 2015 edition of that journal, Lab climate scientist Ben Santer reflects on the impact of the 1995 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2nd Assessment Report, the lessons learned, and progress made since then in detecting and attributing the causes of observed changes in global climate. Santer was the convening lead author for the 8th chapter in the IPCC 2nd Assessment Report, entitled "Detection of climate change and attribution of causes". His letter to Nature is reproduced here.
Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries
November 5, 2015
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have found that lithium ion batteries operate longer and faster when their electrodes are treated with hydrogen.
Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are a class of rechargeable battery types in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging.
The growing demand for energy storage emphasizes the urgent need for higher-performance batteries. Several key characteristics of lithium ion battery performance -- capacity, voltage and energy density -- are ultimately determined by the binding between lithium ions and the electrode material. Subtle changes in the structure, chemistry and shape of an electrode can significantly affect how strongly lithium ions bond to it.
Through experiments and calculations, the Livermore team discovered that hydrogen-treated graphene nanofoam electrodes in the LIBs show higher capacity and faster transport.
"These findings provide qualitative insights in helping the design of graphene-based materials for high-power electrodes," said Morris Wang, an LLNL materials scientist and co-author of a paper appearing in Nov. 5 edition of Nature Scientific Reports.
"The performance improvement we've seen in the electrodes is a breakthrough that has real world applications," said Jianchao Ye, who is a postdoc staff scientist at the Lab's Materials Science Division, and the leading author of the paper.
Research lends new view of the Earth's core
September 22, 2015
There is more oxygen in the core of Earth than originally thought.
Lawrence Livermore geologist Rick Ryerson and international colleagues discovered some new findings about Earth's core and mantle by considering their geophysical and geochemical signatures together.
This research provides insight into the origins of Earth's formation.
Based on the higher oxygen concentration of the core, Ryerson's team concludes that Earth must have accreted material that is more oxidized than the present-day mantle, similar to that of planetesimals such as asteroidal bodies. A planetesimal is an object formed from dust, rock and other materials and can be can be anywhere in size from several meters to hundreds of kilometers.
Earth formed about 4.56 billion years ago over a period of several tens of millions of years through the accretion of planetary embryos and planetesimals. The energy delivered by progressively larger impacts maintained Earth's outer layer and an extensively molten magma ocean. Gravitational separation of metal and silicate within the magma ocean results in the planet characterized by a metallic core and a silicate mantle.
The formation of Earth's core left behind geophysical and geochemical signatures in the core and mantle that remain to this day. In the past, core formation models have only attempted to address the evolution of core and mantle compositional signatures separately rather than looking for a joint solution.
Laboratory's role in underground explosives tests will help nation's detection capabilities
June 11, 2015
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) team played a leading role in fielding the recent Source Physics Experiment (SPE-4 Prime) detonated at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
The SPE tests, including the most recent one on May 21, consist of a series of seven underground, high-explosive field tests in hard rock that are designed to improve the United States' ability to detect and identify low-yield nuclear explosions amid the clutter of conventional explosions and small earthquakes.
"As nuclear monitoring scientists, we are very excited by the new data from SPE-4 Prime," said Bill Walter, the SPE scientific leader for LLNL and the SPE-5 chief scientist. "It is the most over-buried field explosion in granite from which we have ever obtained data, and the data return and quality look excellent.
"We will be able to compare this new data with the prior SPE shots, which were shallower, allowing us to directly measure and understand the role that the interactions of the Earth's surface play in generating the signals we observe."
PLS researchers use seismic signals to track above-ground explosions
May 20, 2015
Lawrence Livermore researchers have determined that a tunnel bomb explosion by Syrian rebels was less than 60 tons as claimed by sources.
Using seismic stations in Turkey, PLS scientists Michael Pasyanos and Sean Ford created a method to determine source characteristics of near-earth surface explosions. They found the above-ground tunnel bomb blast under the Wadi al-Deif Army Base near Aleppo last spring was likely not as large as originally estimated and was closer to 40 tons.
Seismology has long been used to determine the source characteristics of underground explosions, such as yield and depth, and plays a prominent role in nuclear explosion monitoring. But now some of the same techniques have been modified to determine the strength and source of near and above-ground blasts.
Soil organic matter vulnerable to climate change
March 31, 2015
Soil organic matter, long thought to be a semi-permanent storehouse for ancient carbon, may be much more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought.
Plants direct between 40 percent and 60 percent of photosynthetically fixed carbon to their roots and much of this carbon is secreted and then taken up by root-associated soil microorganisms. Elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere are projected to increase the quantity and alter the composition of root secretions released into the soil.
In new research in the March 30, 2015 edition of the journal, Nature Climate Change , Lawrence Livermore scientists and collaborators found that the common root secretion, oxalic acid, can promote soil carbon loss by an unconventional mechanism — freeing organic compounds from protective associations with minerals.
Microcapsules capture carbon safely
February 4, 2015
Using the same baking soda found in most grocery stores, Lawrence Livermore scientists, along with colleagues from Harvard University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, have created a significant advance in carbon dioxide capture.
The team developed a new type of carbon capture media composed of core-shell microcapsules, which consist of a highly permeable polymer shell and a fluid (made up of sodium carbonate solution) that reacts with and absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2). Sodium carbonate is typically known as the main ingredient in baking soda. The capsules keep the liquid contained inside the core, and allow the CO2 gas to pass back and forth through the capsule shell.
Lawrence Livermore research finds early Mesoamericans affected by climate change
January 26, 2015
Lawrence Livermore researcher Susan Zimmerman and colleagues analyzed pollen, stable isotopes and elemental concentrations, which serve as proxies of past climatic and environmental conditions, from lake sediments in the region and found evidence of a regional drought between 500 and 1150 AD, about the time Cantona was abandoned.
Lawrence Livermore scientists discover bacterial resistance to improve biofuel production
March 26, 2014
Resistance is not futile when it comes to a new method to more efficiently convert biomass to biofuels. New research by scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in conjunction with the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) suggests that a type of bacterial resistance may provide more efficient production of biofuels.
Science academies explain global warming in 'plain English'
February 28, 2014
If emissions of greenhouse gases continue in a business-as-usual manner, future changes in climate will substantially exceed those that have occurred so far, with a warming of the Earth in the range of roughly 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century.
Volcanoes contribute to recent warming 'hiatus'
February 23, 2014
Volcanic eruptions in the early part of the 21st century have cooled the planet, according to a study led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This cooling partly offset the warming produced by greenhouse gases.
Current ice melt rate in Pine Island Glacier may go on for decades
February 21, 2014
A study of the Pine Island Glacier could provide insight into the patterns and duration of glacial melt. New research by an international team including researchers from LLNL shows that this same glacier also experienced rapid thinning about 8,000 years ago. Using LLNL's Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, Livermore researchers Bob Finkel and Dylan Rood reported that the melting 8,000 years ago was sustained for decades to centuries at an average rate of more than 100 centimeters per year. This is comparable to modern-day melting rates.
Change in Pacific nitrogen content tied to climate change
December 15, 2013
Using deep sea corals gathered near the Hawaiian Islands, a Lawrence Livermore scientist, in collaboration with UC Santa Cruz colleagues, has determined that a long-term shift in nitrogen content in the Pacific Ocean has occurred as a result of climate change.
LLNL scientists find precipitation, global warming link
November 11, 2013
A new study by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists shows that observed changes in global (ocean and land) precipitation are directly affected by human activities and cannot be explained by natural variability alone.
LLNL study finds human activity affects vertical structure of atmospheric temperature
September 17, 2013
Human influences have directly impacted the latitude/altitude pattern of atmospheric temperature. That is the conclusion of a new report by scientists from LLNL and six other scientific institutions.


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Tesla is known for being one of the few car manufacturers to combine performance with electric power, and it's Lotus Elise-styled Roadster proved popular, but now the company has branched out to the saloon market with the Model S, and crammed it full of gadgets, naturally.
Shown off at CES for the third year running - although still not available in the UK until later this year - the Tesla Model S's interior is dominated by a 17in portrait touchscreen mounted in the centre of the dashboard.
Hooked up to two, quad-core Tegra 3 processors, the screen is joined by a smaller display mounted behind the steering wheel, where you would normally find the instrument binnacle; each screen is controlled by scroll wheels mounted either side of the wheel, and they can be used to control music volume, temperature and the full-length sunroof.
The central 17in screen can be used to control just about everything, and can even be split up to display two function at once, such as the music player and satellite navigation (provided by Google Maps).
But the screen goes beyond just offering entertainment and heating controls like a regular dashboard - the display can be used to adjust aspects of the Tesla's handling and performance, and access the internet over a 3G connection, which can also be broadcast as Wi-Fi for use by passengers.
Although the display and technology on offer here is deeply impressive, we can't help but think how distracting it would be, and how difficult it could be to control while driving, as regular car controls are easy to operate without looking, thanks to being physical buttons and dials, not a flat screen.
Glare and reflections may also pose a problem, as we find the sun hitting glass and aluminium car controls to be a pain, never mind a huge glass-front computer screen.
Away from the interior tech, the Tesla Model S's part piece is its electric motor, which produces up to the equivalent of 420 horsepower and 443 ft lb of torque, propelling the 2.1 ton car from 0-60mph in just 4.4 seconds.
Available in the US now from $57,500 (£35,700), the Tesla Model S will go on sale in the UK later this year, and although prices aren't yet confirmed, you can hand over a £4,000 deposit to get on the waiting list.


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January 19, 2013
Joe Gibbs Racing is next on our list to preview for the 2013 season. In 2013, JGR will field the #11, #18, and #20 Toyota Camry's for drivers Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and Matt Kenseth, respectively.
Denny Hamlin
Despite 5 wins, 14 top five finishes, and 17 top ten finishes in 2012 as well as qualifying for the Chase again, Denny Hamlin and crew chief Darian Grubb came up short of the championship yet again last year. With Hamlin and Grubb having a year together under their belts, one has to wonder if this is the year that Hamlin finally gets it done and wins the championship after coming close in recent years. Hamlin seems to come out of the gate strong to start the year, but fizzles once the end of the year nears. If Hamlin and crew can put together a whole year and avoid the mechanical failures that hurt them late in 2012, then the #11 FedEx team might be right up there when Homestead rolls around in November.
Kyle Busch
After a 2012 season that many would consider the worst of his career, Busch and crew chief Dave Rogers are looking ahead to 2013 as a rebound year. Busch only found Victory Lane once and failed to qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, due in large part to a rash of mechanical failures that led Busch to a 13th place points finish. As long as Busch can put his dismal 2012 season behind him and avoid the mechanical gremlins in 2013, he should have no problem finding Victory Lane and qualifying for the Chase in 2013. Busch could also be a championship contender if all the cards fall right for Busch and his team.
Matt Kenseth
After driving for Roush Fenway Racing for the majority of his career, Matt Kenseth moves over to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2013 to take over the #20 Home Depot/Dollar General Toyota. Kenseth will team up with crew chief Jason Ratcliff in 2013 and as the only member of the JGR squad with a championship, could raise the game of both Hamlin and Busch. Kenseth should no doubt be able to find himself in Victory Lane and be in the Chase again this year and if 2012 is any indication, will be a force to be reckoned with at the restrictor plate tracks of Daytona and Talladega, where Kenseth won two of his races in 2012.


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One of his clients, psychologist Lori Thompson, established her own firm, Insight Psychological Services, LLC, which aims to provide high-quality mental health services to clients in the Virgin Islands. At Insight Psychological Services, individual clients gain access to psychotherapy, counseling, and medication management, as well as a full array of other services, such as couples counseling and family therapy. In addition, the practice offers testing to assess potential learning or developmental issues in children and adolescents.
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Leighton Contractors signs motorway upgrade contract in Auckland
Source: Leighton - www.leightoncontractors.com.au
27 February 2014
The NZ Transport Agency and Leighton Contractors have signed a contract to upgrade a two kilometre section of Auckland's State Highway16 (Northwestern motorway), from the St Lukes Road interchange in Western Springs to the Great North Road interchange in Waterview.
Under the NZ $70 million contract, Leighton Contractors will widen the motorway from three to four lanes in each direction and make improvements to ramps and the motorway overbridge at the St Lukes Interchange. The new layout and additional lanes will relieve congestion and improve safety in the area.
The project is part of the Transport Agency's Western Ring Route, which will provide an alternative motorway link between Manukau City and Albany, bypassing Auckland's city centre and the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Leighton Contractors New Zealand General Manager, Andrew Stevens, said: "This is a vital section of the Western Ring Route, which when complete, will significantly improve access and connectivity for Auckland's commuters and freight carriers.
"Working with the Transport Agency, we look forward to contributing our experience from similar projects both here and overseas. This project complements the work we are delivering nearby on the SH16 Causeway upgrade, as a member of the Causeway Alliance."
Leighton Contractors has been involved in a number of major road developments in recent years including the Northern Gateway Toll Road, SH20 Manukau Motorway Extension and Newmarket Viaduct replacement project.
"Leighton Contractors is committed to New Zealand's infrastructure development. Our operations here have grown steadily over the past 10 years. Today we employ approximately 3,000 people – more than 700 direct employees and more than 2,300 subcontractors across our infrastructure, mining, services and telecommunication operations," Mr Stevens said.
The Leighton Contractors led Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP), was recently selected by the NZTA as preferred proponent to deliver the NZ $1 billion Transmission Gully Motorway, under an availability based Public Private Partnership arrangement. The project involves financing, designing, building, maintaining and operating the planned link between Linden and MacKays Crossing, north of Wellington, for up to 25 years.
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Why It Pays to Replace Both Air Conditioner and Heater at Same Time
Your family relies on air conditioning and heating systems to warm your home through the winter and cool your home in the summertime. The decision on what system to put into your house is an important one and a substantial investment. When you and your family decide to replace the HVAC systems, you might choose […]Continue reading


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Boys & Girls Club of Lake County: About Us
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (BGCLC) is one of Lake County's greatest resources, providing a constant source of hope and direction for youth. The Club is committed to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It is only through the support of our local and national donors that the Club can provide youth with the tools they need to remove themselves from the cycle of poverty. Club members aren't receiving a handout, but a hand up.
BGCLC believes that every child has the potential to become great and do great things. The Club gives our members a fighting chance to create a better future, concentrating on children who need us most. Being the only non-profit of our kind in the area, BGCLC is the best alternative to unsupervised activity, which often includes gang involvement, drugs and other illegal or negative activities.
Genesee : 724 South Genesee Street (Waukegan, IL)
LEARN 6 Charter: 3131 Sheridan Road (North Chicago, IL)
Oakdale Elementary: 2230 McAree Road (Waukegan, IL)
Teen Center: 730 Martin Luther King Drive (Waukegan, IL)
Our Priority Outcome Areas:
- Academic Success – Support for club members to maintain or improve their grades, progress to the next grade level and graduate from high school
- Good Character & Citizenship – Learn responsibility, respect, accountability and listening skills while developing leadership skills
- Healthy Lifestyles – Support club members to make responsible choices regarding food and exercise and avoid drugs, alcohol and premature sexual activity
It Is Our Goal To Provide:
- A safe place to learn and grow
- Ongoing relationships with caring adults
- Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
- Hope and opportunity
According to a Harris Interactive Survey:
- 90% of Club alumni graduate from high school
- 57% of alumni said the Boys & Girls Club saved their life
- 97% of alumni said their Club experience taught them that helping others is a priority
- 67% of alumni say the Club is where they learned how to "say no" to drugs and alcohol
- 63% of alumni said the staff contributed to their success in high school
Lake County Statistics:
- This year, more than 1,000 youth will drop out of school in Lake County
- 42% of high school students will drink alcohol in the next 30 days
- 76% of incoming kindergartners have no knowledge of books
- 80% of teen mothers will end up on welfare
- 66% will end up in jail or on welfare because they can't read
- 30% of our homeless population is made up of children
- Half of our Club members come from single parent homes
- There are over 3,500 active gang members in Lake County
- The meals and snacks we serve are often the only opportunity for our youth to eat something
Our Impact:
- 90% of Club mentored children have achieved higher grades
- Club members rank tutoring as the most important Club activity
- Club staff are, in some cases, the most influential and positive adult role model in their lives
- The snack served at the Club is often the last meal of the day for our youth
- Club youth pay $20 per school year to be a member of our After School Program


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Kerry GAA chiefs will sound out Croke Park about the possibility of bringing forward the throw-in of their National Football League game against Dublin in Killarney on February 10 to avoid a clash with Ireland's home Six Nations clash with England.
The fixture is timed for a 2pm throw-in, just one hour before kick-off in the Aviva Stadium.
The matter could be brought up at the next Central Council meeting on Saturday week.
Kerry chairman Patrick O'Sullivan said: "There is still time for movement on the matter. Nothing is written in stone and there is no direction given on it either but perhaps all league games might be moved that day, by possibly 30 minutes, to ensure everybody can enjoy both sports."
The Kerry-Dublin game was originally pencilled in for Saturday, February 9 but was later pushed back a day.
Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice could yet be involved in an All-Ireland intermediate club final on the Saturday in Croke Park should Finuge beat Monasterevin in the Gaelic Grounds on January 27.
Mayo are also down to host Tyrone in Division 1 at 2pm on February 10 as well eight lower division football fixtures, while there are All-Ireland intermediate and junior club finals scheduled in Croke Park.
Last year, Cork's Division 1 opener to Armagh on February 5 clashed with Ireland's home game against Wales. However, Mayo's request to have their game against Dublin in Castlebar last February 11 brought forward by 30 minutes was accepted. Its original 7pm throw-in time conflicted with an 8pm start between Ireland and France in Paris.
Incidentally, both games were postponed due to adverse weather.


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Crisis Grants are intended to offer grants or in kind support in order to provide a safety net in an emergency when there is an immediate threat to health or safety.
Community Care Grants are intended to offer grants or in kind support in order to enable independent living, preventing the need for institutional care.
If you wish to apply for a Community Care Grant or Crisis Grant, please complete the online application form (or have an advisor complete it with you), or if you wish to print a paper copy to complete please do so by clicking here, or request an application by phone on 01595 744682.
The funding that the Shetland Islands Council receives for administering this scheme is limited, therefore only applications deemed to be "High Priority" will currently be awarded.
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The Met Office forecast for Derbyshire for today, Monday, November 9 is for another mild day, with some bright spells, especially in the east.
Cloudier in the west with rain possible over the Derbyshire Peaks and a little rain in places late afternoon.
Winds increasing, becoming strong through the afternoon.
Maximum Temperature 15 °C.
Remaining windy and mild overnight, and rather cloudy with perhaps some patchy light rain, especially in the west.
Remaining dry further east with some clear spells.
Minimum Temperature 11 °C.


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Event pro David Stark explains how to create a wedding that flows smoothly, oozes mojo, and looks nothing like the next girl's.
Which of your weddings was the most fun to do?
My sister's. It wasn't big; there wasn't a theme—there wasn't a big idea. There was just a love of sunflowers. They even inspired the escort-card table, which was essentially a low tray filled with sunflower seeds propping up the guests' place cards.
A great, inexpensive idea!
It's all about looking at everyday materials and making them extraordinary. My ideas can be big and radical; sometimes they're simple.
How big and radical?
We did a wedding in Istanbul in an old palace. There was a desire for something very atmospheric, as if you had fallen down the rabbit hole. The decor was made entirely of paper. It was as sophisticated as humanly possible. Complicated, sure, but it was never just going to be a bowl of peonies, you know?
How do you keep your concepts innovative?
The best ideas come from personal lore. I had a bride who was famous for her chocolate chip cookies and a groom who was famous for eating them. So for favors, we created kits of ingredients with recipes attached.
So you are pro-favors?
I'm not interested in giving out fake silver or tchotchkes. I only want to do favors if they have personal meaning.
Personalizing is key, but knowing when to say when is just as crucial, no?
Yes, there's pressure to have many "special" things peppered throughout your event. But if you do too many, it's overkill. It's not about putting your monogram on everything. That starts to get corporate-looking or like somebody got one-stop-shop-happy. Don't do lots and lots of things. It's about doing just a few things right.
Do you prefer to dance between courses, or eat dinner and then dance?
They're two very different parties. Neither is right or wrong. Ask yourself: Who's your crowd? Foodie guests prefer to focus on the ritual of dining—and then dance.
How do you ensure the party isn't a snooze-fest?
By surprising people. You want to create arcs in the evening and continue to delight your guests. So, for example: Have a gospel choir at the ceremony. Or hire 25 French-horn players to signal it's time to move from cocktails to dinner. We've done this; another time we did it with a marching band. I know someone who had 50 people dressed up as pink bunnies show up to kick off dancing.


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a fake disease I made up to describe my crippling desire for things to be exactly the way I expect and want them to be.
I have a bad case of "expectationitis" and I get it really bad during the holidays because I LOVE traditions and the holidays are full of them.
Every year, around Christmastime I have to intentionally pray that God will give me the patience and open mind to experience His season the way He wants me to, instead of the way I want me to. And, if I'm being really honest it's hard…and most times, I end up trying to control things. I don't want to, but it still happens.
I'm convinced this is how the enemy gets me, he makes me feel like everything has to feel and happen a certain way- when in reality everything that will happen has already been orchestrated by God to happen that way and is usually unexpected.
God's plans are always greater than my expectations. It's a truth we all know, but "expectationitis" can still sneak up. This Christmas was no exception, but I really do believe God taught me a valuable lesson during this holiday season that He will use to shape me throughout the rest of the year- because this is something I really struggle with year round.
As I have gotten older, God has started to open my eyes to why He placed the feeling of expectation in our hearts during this time of year in the first place. It isn't so that we can eagerly expect to hang certain ornaments with certain people on a certain day or watch that one movie we love to watch on Christmas Eve.
The feelings of expectation are not for what and how we celebrate, they are for Who and why we celebrate- Jesus.
I always have to remind myself that we may know the ending of Jesus' birth story, but the people who lived in the story didn't have this same knowledge. They were desperately waiting in expectation for the Prince of Peace to be born and save them from themselves. I can only imagine the joy they experienced when they heard the Savior was born and their promised hope had come.
Even though I already know this part of His story, I still desire to have that same expectation for Him every year.
My prayer for all of us is to not let the enemy get us hung up on our own fleeting expectations, but instead for God to guide us into Heavenly expectation and adoration for Him on December 25th and every day after.
Our reason for expectation isn't always easy to remember during the chaos of our everyday lives but it is always true- whether we choose to realize it or not- because He is always constant.
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or death." -Philippians 1:20
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WASHINGTON — In an ominous election-year sign for Republicans, Americans are leaning sharply toward giving Democrats control of Congress, an AP-Ipsos poll finds. Democrats are favored 49 percent to 36 percent.
The poll was taken this week as Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to tax evasion, fraud and corruption charges and agreed to aid a federal investigation of members of Congress and other government officials.
President Bush's job approval remains low — 40 percent in the AP-Ipsos poll. About as many approve of his handling of Iraq, where violence against Iraqis and U.S. troops has surged.
"I don't think anyone is hitting the panic button," said Rich Bond, a former Republican National Committee chairman. "But there is an acute recognition of the grim environment that both parties are operating in."
"If the Democrats had any leadership or any message, they could be poised for a good year," Bond said. "But in the absence of that, they have not been able to capitalize on Republican woes. Because of the size of the GOP majority, Democrats have to run the board, and I don't see that happening."
The public's unease with Republican leadership in the White House and Congress creates a favorable environment for Democrats, said Democratic consultant Dane Strother.
"The problem is you don't vote for a party," Strother said. "You're voting for a member of Congress. And we're a year away."
Two-thirds disapprove of Congress
About a third of the public, 34 percent, approves of the job Congress is doing, and nearly twice as many, 63 percent, disapprove, according to the poll of 1,001 adults taken Jan. 3-5. The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. Public opinion of both Democrats and Republicans in Congress has been mixed, recent polling found.
"Neither one of the parties has done a very good job so far," said Cristal Mills, a political independent from Los Angeles. "They get away with murder, they get paid to pass certain things. It's the good ol' boy syndrome."
In the Senate, 33 seats will be on the ballot in November, 17 of them currently in Democratic hands, 15 controlled by Republicans, and one held by Sen. James Jeffords, a Vermont independent. Democrats now have 44 Senate seats and need to pick up seven to gain a majority, six if Vermont independent Bernie Sanders replaces Jeffords.
All 435 House seats are on the ballot this fall, and Democrats need to pick up at least 15 to become the majority party and take control of the House.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
While many House races are noncompetitive, Republican strategists fear that fallout from the Abramoff scandal will give Democrats fresh opportunity for gains. But they dismiss suggestions that Democrats could take control of the House.
Republicans became the dominant party in the House in the 1994, when the GOP picked up more than 50 House seats held by Democrats. In that midterm election, Democrats won four open seats that previously were held by the GOP.
Carl Forti, a spokesman for the GOP's congressional campaign committee, said about 30 House seats are competitive this year, compared with more than 100 a dozen years ago. Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, who heads the Democrats' campaign efforts, put the competitive number in 2006 at 42, and he suggested ongoing scandals improve Democratic recruitment of candidates by "making the environment more conducive. It helps move them along in the process."
Some people say they are leaning toward giving Democrats control of Congress because they want to see changes.
"I just don't like the direction our country is going in," said Steve Brown, a political independent from Olympia, Wash. "I think a balance of power would be beneficial right now."
© 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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I have been busy creating new art pieces. Experimenting with new mediums and techniques for watercolour. Also, considering the use of fabric as a collage element.....I have a generous stash of colour coordinated fabrics in delicious hues and patterns, just calling to me.......
Studio work in progress: Watercolours on Arches 140 Lb, maybe some collage to be added...
Studio Work in progress: Watercolour & Acrylic on Canvas.
Need to define the flowers, change the vase shape......I'll think of more as I continue with it.
From New Years to early Spring, I make every effort to stay "hold up" in my Kalispell studio. Its a time to test new ideas, be productive & get my blogs back on schedule...I have more than one blog now. Its also a time for me to take a class or two. I'm currently learning how to build repeat patterns using my own art, and a social media workshop...."When you know better, you do better" Maya Angelou.
Definitely a favorite time of the year for me. If you're in the area, please give a call...I make a great scone and cup of coffee.
I've put together a short video thanking everyone for making 2015 an amazing year. I'm truly grateful!
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This morning I got up early to attend the news conference organized by the Pac-12 (formerly known as the Pac-10, so if you have anything that says Pac-10 on it, it might someday be a collector's item). Here's the story I wrote on today's announcement.
So NCAA stuff in the a.m., baseball in the P.M. Got the Diamondbacks tonight vs. Colorado.
Last year on this day, my wife and I were celebrating being in Venice, Italy, walking under archways to stay out of the downpour, watching glass blowers do their thing and taking a boat ride to Baveno, a picturesque little town among the waterways leading to the Adriatic Sea. I look back with fondness on the fact that I have seen other parts of the world, and on Friday, it's off to see more of the planet with a trip to London and Paris.
So does anyone have any recommendations as to what to eat/see in London and/or Paris? Taking suggestions.


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This is a case with a complex and somewhat unique history but it will still serve as a cautionary tale to any plaintiff wishing to bring a defamation claim, including businesses who believe negative and hurtful reviews may be untrue.
A Tarrant County District Court just awarded $1.3 million in sanctions against a plaintiff who had brought a lawsuit claiming defamation and cyberstalking against several defendants alleging they had posted threatening language against the plaintiff and his family. The plaintiff was James McGibney and his company ViaView Inc., which operates various websites that the Appellate Court described as "a forum for users to publically shame bullies, unfaithful paramours" and others for perceived wrongs. McGibney had also purchased revenge porn websites for the purpose of shutting them down. One defendant immediately sought protection from the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute that serves to protect online free speech and provides an opportunity for defendants to win a dismissal early in the case as well as obtain attorneys' fees and sanctions against the plaintiff.
Legislatures across the Country have enacted "anti-SLAPP" statutes to protect online free speech in the ever-evolving internet age. Texas enacted its version of an anti-SLAPP statute in 2011, called the Texas Citizens Participation Act ("TCPA"), and it allows a defendant to file a motion to dismiss if a defamation lawsuit "is based on, relates to, or is in response" to the defendant's right of free speech. If the defendant meets this burden by a preponderance of the evidence, the plaintiff then must show by clear and specific evidence a prima facie case on the claims in question. If the defendant is victorious with the anti-SLAPP motion, the Court must award attorneys' fees as the Court finds reasonable. The Appellate Court in McGibney clarified that if a defendant is successful with its anti-SLAPP motion, sanctions against the plaintiff were mandatory and must be in an amount sufficient to deter the party who brought the action from bringing similar cases.
The trial court in McGibney initially allowed the plaintiff to nonsuit his claims rather than rule on defendant's anti-SLAPP motion but the Appellate Court found the defendant was still entitled to a ruling on his anti-SLAPP motion for the purpose of obtaining attorney's fees and sanctions. The Appellate Court further found the defendant did establish by a preponderance of the evidence that any statements he made were related to his right of free speech and the plaintiff did not respond with a prima facie case to show the statements were not protected free speech. Accordingly, the Appellate Court ordered the case remanded to the trial court to award reasonable attorney's fees and mandatory sanctions- and what an award it was. The trial court found $300,000 reasonable for attorney's fees because this was a heavily litigated case in a new area of law. The trial court further awarded $1 million for sanctions to discourage the plaintiff from filing similar claims based on the fact the plaintiff had filed other lawsuits in other jurisdictions.
This case is far more complicated than most that would involve a negative online review or internet posting but it shows the difficulty and complications that can arise in trying to sue over online content.


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Important This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry
When you use an FTP client to download a large file from an FTP server, you receive an error message that resembles the following:
Connection closed by remote hostThis problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
- The Application Layer Gateway service is running on the FTP server.
- The Routing and Remote Access service is running on the FTP server.
This problem occurs because the Routing and Remote Access service and the Application Layer Gateway service use the Lpnat.sys driver to create a time-out value that is 60 seconds for TCP port mappings. However, the original time-out value for TCP port mappings is 24 hours.
To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.
Change a registry value to affect the behavior of Application Layer Gateway service on the FTP Server. To do this, follow these steps:
Method 1Stop the Application Layer Gateway service if you do not have to use the service.
Method 2Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
Change a registry value to affect the behavior of Application Layer Gateway service on the FTP Server. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type Regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate, and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ALG\ISV\{6E590D61-F6BC-4dad-AC21-7DC40D304059}
- In the results pane, double-click PreferExternalManifest.
- In the Value data box, type
Disable, and then click OK.
- On the File menu, click
Exit to close Registry Editor.
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.


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Charlie Dent (R) Gets an Education
How You Seek My Vote
This question and essay is intended for members of the Republican Party, Tea Party and all who support and/or agree with their efforts.
The Only Republican Beating Obama
There hasn't been a drop of good economic news in months, yet miraculously, only one Republican candidate leads Obama in the polls.
Where are the Women?
A big thanks to Anthony Weiner for keeping his withering career alive. It gives us all lots of time to reflect on just how stupid people in high places are capable of behaving.
Republican Unity on Ryan Plan is Political Suicide
If NY-26 is not a clear warning bell for Republicans eager to embrace Paul Ryan's Budget Plan, which essentially ends Medicare as we know it, I'm not sure what is.
When Reagan Raised Taxes
I know we have had much discussion on the legacy of President Ronald Reagan here at RFO.
Raise My Retirement Age
Social Security is not in the same boat of trouble Medicare is, but it could still use some shoring up.
My Favorite Parts of the Ryan Plan
I'm glad Rep. Ryan put together his proposal. I agree with those who think it could lead to some serious conversation about our budget problems.


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A few years later I was sharing an apartment with a tiny blonde student named Charlene. She grew up in a town with a name like 'Fred, Oklahoma,' where her father was the pastor of an extreme right fundamentalist church. She spent her childhood dressed like a character from "Little House on the Prairie," living in a house that had no radio, no television and no secular literature. The main form of recreation was nightly prayers and Bible study. Charlene celebrated her liberation from this environment by entering a passionate love affair with a 6' 2" graduate student from Ethiopia.
One day Charlene was off with her lover and I was home recovering from a bout of the flu. I was wearing an old flannel nightgown with orange juice dribbles down the front and a long tear under one sleeve. There was a knock on the door. I walked out of my room and discovered that my dog Moses had gotten into the trash, carried it into the living room and sorted it at his leisure, doing such a thorough job that the entire living floor was covered with an even layer of eggshells, coffee grounds, banana peels, unmentionable items recovered from a wastebasket in the bathroom....
I still answered the door, assuming it was just one of the other
student degenerates who lived down the hall. I opened the door and there stood Charlene's parents. Something clicked inside my head and I passed into a whole new, expanded state of consciousness. I became the Zen Observer standing on the bridge watching the scene unfold.
"Come in," I said. "Charlene isn't here but you are welcome to wait for her. Would you like a cup of coffee?" I spoke while leading them across the carpet of garbage, to the couch, as grandly as Queen Victoria leading guests into her private sitting room at Buckingham Palace. They collapsed onto the sofa, their eyeballs fixed at the ceiling. Sweat was breaking out on her father's forehead and her mother was breathing in little asthmatic puffs. After about two minutes they jumped up babbling about remembering another place they had to be - out of town - far out of town - and scrambled for the door, with me waving graciously and saying, "Charlene will be so sorry she missed you. Have a good trip!"
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Club Impulse in Independence, OH, offers a diverse menu. From delicious salads to mouthwatering sandwiches, our menu has something for every palette here. Our bar is a must-see, stop in for a tasty drink and to unwind.
Teriyaki Pot Stickers $6.95
Seared with Asian Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce
Maryland Crab Cakes $9.95
Four Mini Lump Crab Cakes Drizzled with a Tangy Remoulade Sauce
Boom-Boom Shrimp $8.95
Tender Crispy Shrimp tossed in a Sriracha Chili Sauce
Italian Flat Bread $7.95
Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, with Italian Marinara
Chips & Salsa $3.95
Crispy Tortilla Chips, Served with Fresh Salsa & Corn Relish
Tomato Bruschetta $6.95
Chopped Fresh Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar & Fresh Mozzarella & Served with oven baked Focaccia Bread
Caprese Flat Bread $6.95
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spinach with Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
Quesadilla $8.95
Baked Tortilla filled with Bacon, Scallions, Jalapeno, Tomato, Chicken & Cheddar Jack Cheese
Traditional Beef Sliders $7.95
Three Sliders topped with Cheddar Cheese, Sauteed Onion, Pickle and French Mustard.
Spinach Artichoke Dip $7.95
Creamy Blend of Artichokes & Spinach, Served with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Mozzarella Wedges $6.95
Italian Seasoned Breaded Triangles of Mozzarella served with Marinara Sauce
Pulled Pork Sliders $7.95
Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork Topped with our House BBQ Sauce
Signature Wings $8.95
10 Crispy Wings, tossed in your choice of one of our Signature Sauces – BBQ, Hot or Sweet Chili, Seved with Celery Stick and your choice of House made Ranch or Cream Bleu Cheese
Dinner Menu
Impulse Salads
Classic Caesar $9.95 Add Grilled Chicken: $12.95 Add Grilled Salmon: $14.95
Fresh Romaine Lettuce, tossed with Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and a Traditional Caesar Dressing
Cobb Salad $10.95 Add Grilled Chicken: $12.95
Chopped Greens, Black Olives, Shredded Cheese, Avocado, Sliced Egg, Chopped Bacon, Crumbled Bleu Cheese and Tomato
Impulse Sandwiches
Presented with your choice of French Fries, Cole Slaw or Fresh Fruit
Michael's Burger $9.95
1/2 pound Angus Beef, built with Pepper, Onion, Mushroom, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and choice of Cheese
The Classic Reuben $9.95
Shaved Corned Beef, Sauerkraut & Thousand Island Dressing on Grilled Deli Rye
Club Croissant $8.95
Shaved Smoked Turkey, Ham, Swiss, Bacon, with Lettuce & Tomato
Shaved Roast Beef Philly $9.95
Piled High on a Hoagy Roll with Sauteed Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms & Melted Provolone
Grilled Italian Club $8.95
Sliced Turkey, Ham, Salami & Provolone Cheese with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Italian Dressing on Cibatta
Grilled Chicken Monterey $8.95
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Monterey Jack Cheese, Tomato and Avocado
Impulse Entrees
Presented with Warm Rolls, choice of House Salad, Caesar Salad or Soup Du Jour, Fresh Vegetables & choice of Baked Potato or Rice Pilaf
Delmonico Ribeye $17.95 – 12 ounce
Caramelized Onion Demi Sauce on the Side
Chicken Penne $15.95
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce
Pan Seared Tilapia $17.95
Lightly Seasoned and Pan Seared with Lemon Butter Sauce
All Fare is Served Monday to Friday until 10 pm
Wine List
House Wine
White Zinfandel
$6.25 Glass $25.00 Bottle
Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot
$6.25 Glass $25.00 Bottle
Bela Sera
Pinot Grigio
$6.25 Glass $25.00 Bottle
Covey Run
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Canyon Road
Sauvignon Blanc
$6.25 Glass $25.00 Bottle
White Wine
Moscato, Pink Moscato
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Chateau St. Michelle
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Chateau St. Michelle
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Ecco Domani
Pinot Grigio
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Santa Margarita
Pinot Grigio
$50.00 Bottle
Kendall Jackson
$9.00 Glass $36.00 Bottle
$9.00 Glass $36.00 Bottle
Red Wine
Ranch Zabacho
$8.75 Glass $35.00 Bottle
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Napa Valley
Pinot Noir
$7.25 Glass $29.00 Bottle
$6.25 Glass $25.00 Bottle
Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Cabernet, Merlot
$6.75 Glass $27.00 Bottle
Yellow Tail
$6.50 Glass $26.00 Bottle
Kendall Jackson
Pinot Noir
$9.00 Glass $40.00 Bottle
Sparkling Wine
House Champagne
Cook's Brut
$24.00 Bottle
Chandon Brut
$45.00 Bottle
Martini & Rossi
Asti Spumante


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Brother Burger has been on my to do list for a while now – unfortunately I don't get out as much as I used to. Chris however is footloose and fancy free… without letting me know, he went off and sampled Brother Burger, and then was nice enough to send me a photo and suggest he do a write up… Thanks Chris. Below is his take on Brother Burger.
After Archery on a weekend there's nothing like heading to get a good Burger. Being in the area a friend of mine and myself decided to try Brother Burger on Brunswick Street Fitzroy. It was the long weekend so Melbourne was deserted. Fighting our way past the tumbleweeds and chirping crickets that populated the streets instead of people, we were relieved to see that it was open. Honestly it looked like the Zombie Apocalypse was in progress. But Brother Burger was buzzing. Ahh, this is where everyone is. Well…were all the hipsters were.
Brother Burger promises a good Wagyu burger experience, they make a big deal of the high quality hand grinded burger patty you are about to experience taken from cows that had been pampered in fields so grassy you could only see their little cow ears poking up. So naturally I got the double. My friend strangely got the lamb burger. Who gets the lamb burger?
To start we decided the Smokey Buffalo wings and beers were the order of the day and to accompany them some beers. They have a craft beer called the "Holden Haytime" beer by Half-moon. It was amazing. A desert like beer that manages to taste not entirely unlike a Golden Gay time. Look it's a beer. The fact that it tastes like a golden gay time at all is amazing. When the wings arrived they were beautiful with a crispy outer shell of batter that had been soaked in Smokey sweet BBQ sauce. So far so good. We also ordered some of the Onion rings because….well onion rings are awesome.
When the burgers arrived they looked the business. They smelt amazing. Mine was a beautiful stack of grilled meat with cheese, BBQ sauce, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions for sweetness and sharp American mustard on a nice light milk bun. The burger was a good size and looked like it would hold together well.
There were just two issues with it. First, whilst the meat was not quite as promised, it wasn't the best cut, it wasn't even the second best cut. This was chuck, chuck with gristle in it. Wagyu? Um…no. I had to chew my way through more than a few pieces of sinew and cartilage. Which I don't mind…..provided I'm not paying $17 for a burger and I was faithfully promised finest Wagyu by the menu.
Second was the Mustard. Way too sharp and way too much of it. I didn't order the Mustard burger did I? No…that's just how it comes? Ugh.
My friend was having similar issues with his burger. But his biggest problem was the meat. He did not like the meat. Now look, Lamb can be divisive; it's our national meat but it has a strong smell and sometimes that puts people off. I'm not squeamish and I like lamb, but based on the smell did not try the small piece of patty I was given to sample. It might have been the herbs, it might have been the spices but it seemed like it was the meat itself and I was glad I didn't order it but my friend had ordered it and it remained uneaten. And that's the most damming thing I can say about Brother Burger. Even though we were both hungry when we walked in neither Burger was finished.
I give my burger 4 out of 10.
Well – there we have it – not the best burger experience. Another let down? I will have to investigate further myself and I promise to dutifully report back.


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So you have a specific product or service to launch but don't want to commit to an ongoing campaign? Don't worry we have just the package for you. All our product or service launch campaigns are different and bespoke and can be tailored to your particular campaign's needs.
The below is a taster of what you will get from our basic product launch package which starts at €450 per month with €150 of that being used for paid promotions.
A Comprehensive Strategy based around your Product or Service
This will also take into account your business' overall marketing strategy, the marketing plan for that particular campaign and the audience you are looking to target. We will work closely with any in-house or outsourced marketing team you have employed to make sure that the strategy and content we will be delivering on your chosen platform is on brand and in keeping with your overall marketing plan.
Choosing the right platforms for your Campaign
It's very easy to waste hours on a social platform with little or no visible return. We aim to ensure that this does not happen and that you are using the right platform(s) to reach your target market. We won't up sell you a platform that we feel won't benefit your business. Sometimes it's more beneficial to just post on one medium and to make that work really rather than post on multiple channels.
Creation of a Social Media Profile or the Conversion of a Current Platform for the Campaign
For your campaign we will either set up a new Social Media Page or use an existing one. All information and content posted on the page will relate solely to your new product/campaign. The look and tone of the page will be carefully curated so that it matches the tone of your product or Service
Sourcing, Curating and Creation of Content
As well as sourcing engaging content for your page we will create content that can be used to promote the service/product you wish to launch via Paid Ads. Professional Videos and Photographs of your Product will be utilised in any Paid for promotions. These services can also be arranged if not already in place.
Media Spend
Unfortunately the days of "Free" marketing on social media are coming to an end. This is particularly true on Facebook with it increasingly becoming a paid for platform. If you wish to utilise Facebook's massive audience and its impressive targeting tools then this will come at a cost.
This is why for single product or service launches we have an increased media spend of €150 for "Paid for Ads". We will create the ad(s), working with any in-house or outsourced marketing team you may have employed, select your target your audience and monitor it for you. The results of this will be presented in a weekly review documentation.
Prepare a Comprehensive Content Calendar
Based on sign off from the strategy. This includes the type of content we will curate and create in order to promote this campaign including all paid promotional posts. While the campaign may be short and targeted it's still important that content created engages your audience. There may be more emphasis on the promotion of a particular product or service but this does not mean that non-promotional content should be ignored. Sometimes the soft promotion of a brand can be a lot more successful than full on promotional posts. For that reason it's important to have a mix of promotional and soft promotional content so as to ensure engagement from followers.
Facebook Pixel
A piece of code which is installed on your website and which tracks consumers who have visited. It collects information on what pages they have interacted and then allows you to target them with specific ads via facebook. Only applicable if you have a website for the product / service.
At the end of each week of the drive we will carry out a comprehensive review of the previous week's campaign looking at what adverts worked and engaged users. With changing algorithms on the different platforms it's important to look and be flexible around strategies. At the end of the overall campaign we will compile a comprehensive analysis of the success of the promotion. As the client you will receive a report based on your pages and adverts performance for the campaign. This will include the reach and engagement with the campaign. Any suggestions or changes from the client during the campaign can easily be incorporated going forward.
Dedicated Account Manager
You will have your own account manager who will liaise with you on all aspects of your campaign. If you have any queries or concerns regarding your campaign they will be on hand to answer all your questions. They will also be logged into your account (from early morning to late evening) so that any messages or notifications received are seen and dealt with immediately.For those times that they are not available immediately a notification will be set up so that the consumer is notified of the short delay and that the query will be dealt with in a timely manner. Where we can't address a specific question we will contact you immediately requesting further clarification on the information sought. The consumer will also be contacted advising them that their query is being looked at and that we will get back to them as soon as possible.
Any complaints or bad reviews received on your page will be dealt with immediately in a professional but friendly manner so as to minimize any damage to your brand image.
Boutique Business.
We are a small business and are passionate about what we do. Because we are small we offer all our clients a very personal service and pride ourselves on listening to our clients needs. We will liaise with you on all areas of your campaign and are available to take calls and answer emails at all times. We will work with you as much or as little as you wish. With the weekly and analytics reports it is very easy to see the progress of your page and the results it is garnering.
Additional Services which can be arranged.
- Professional Photography Services
- Professional Video Shoots
- Website Creation
All packages can be tailored to your business' particular needs and no business is too big or too small for us to Handle. Get in touch today.


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Boxing is not only one of the most famous and popular sports, but also a great way of self defense and development of skills that take the form of creating opportunities, capitalizing on mistakes and taking advantage of situations as they unfold. Our boxing classes focus on movement and conditioning, teaching the technical aspects of the sport so that our students can reach their maximum potential.
We concentrate on stance, footwork, technique and strategy, using focus mitts with a class partner to simulate both the offensive and defensive aspects of the sport. Supervised sparing occurs in advanced classes. Students who train in boxing can expect a great workout that will burn fat, build strength, increase stamina, and promote fluidity in movement. Our classes are suitable for everyone, from total newbies to those looking to climb in to the ring. Sparing occurs only in the advanced classes, which are marked on the schedule.
At Guardian Gym, our boxing program is led by our head instructor Bilal Mahasin, the current GBO Welterweight champion who is also a motivational speaker and an Oakland community leader. In addition to Bilal, we have a number of other instructors and volunteers from the leading boxing gyms in the Oakland and San Franscisco Bay Area. We have both youth and adult classes at both the beginner and advanced levels including advanced level sparring classes.
We are striving to develop one of the leading youth and adult boxing programs in Oakland and welcome you to come join us for a class. To get started boxing at Guardian click the link below.


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Tuesday, January 23, 2018
I hope your day is as Magical as me
19 comments:
- Gail said...
so adorable Lisa Lynn - I like the added glossy accents
- January 23, 2018 at 7:34 AM
- Janis Lewis said...
This card is just the cutest!! Thanks for joining us at Always Happy Birthday. Good luck!
- January 23, 2018 at 10:06 AM
- Chrissy said...
He is so cute Lisa and look at that little ladybug..love the glossy balloon too..
Luv CHRISSYxx
- January 23, 2018 at 11:05 AM
- Lisa said...
So absolutely adorable!! The image is too cute!! I love the glossy accents on the balloon!! What a fun card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
A Mermaid's Crafts
- January 23, 2018 at 12:47 PM
- Margreet said...
Gorgeous card with the unicorn and the idea of putting Glossy Accents on the balloon is great!
xxx Margreet
- January 23, 2018 at 12:53 PM
- Brenda's Card Corner said...
Too cute Lisa Lynn! Fabulous coloring...love the glossy accents on the balloon! The sentiment is a fun one!
- January 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM
- Silvis Kreativstube said...
Hallo liebe Lisa Lynn,
eine wunderschöne Karte hast du gestaltet. Das Motiv ist so genial. Ich bin ganz begeistert. Ganz liebe Grüße herzlichst Silvi
- January 23, 2018 at 3:27 PM
- Pat K said...
Awesome sentiment on this great card Lisa Lynn...LOVE the glossy balloon. Pat K xx
- January 23, 2018 at 4:07 PM
- KT Fit Kitty said...
Hello, Lisa Lynn! This is sooooo cute! I do love Bugaboo images! I didn't get to join the Birthday Bash but I saw so many adorable Bugaboo cards last week, yours included! I love how you glossed up the balloon! Just popping in to thank you for the warm welcome back to my blog! I am doing things differently now and won't be able to visit much but wanted to say hello! Enjoy your evening!
- January 23, 2018 at 4:33 PM
- aussie aNNie said...
Very sweet indeed love the glossy balloon too, well made and presented. [aNNie]
- January 23, 2018 at 5:29 PM
- Anet van Zyl said...
Beautiful card Lisa. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Digi Designs. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTx
- January 23, 2018 at 7:07 PM
- Nathalie said...
Very cute & funny card! Thank for playing with us at Di's Digi challenge.
Nathalie DT
- January 25, 2018 at 1:07 PM
- Fikreta said...
so very cute card!
- January 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM
- Susan Hogan said...
Pretty chilled Unicorn! Great humour expressed and well put together too. Thanks for sharing this work with us at Crafting with Dragonflies and Happy New Crafting Year!
- January 26, 2018 at 7:19 PM
- Daffodil Cards said...
Brilliant, I love everything about it Lisa, love the shine on the balloon too.
- January 27, 2018 at 9:57 AM
- Amy Ottmers said...
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Always Happy Birthday, good luck!!! Amy DT
- January 27, 2018 at 10:39 PM
- Dwie lewe rączki said...
Super cute card. Thank you very much for sharing with us at Crafthazelnut's Patterned Paper challenge.
Hugs, Iwona
- January 31, 2018 at 3:08 PM
- Loose Stitches said...
So very adorable Lisa, love the sentiment and image!
Hugs, Sherry x
Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads
- February 2, 2018 at 1:57 AM
- Granmargaret said...
Lovely cute card. Thank you for joining the challenge at Crafting with Dragonflies. Hope to see you again next time.
- February 3, 2018 at 11:46 PM


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Winter makes me want to wear colourful dresses and bright shoes to compensate for the fact that everything else is dark and grey.
I often feel like a gypsy with my traveling and moving to different countries every few years and this outfit expresses this feeling perfectly; colorful, fun and quirky fashion is close to my heart. I absolutely adore this dress, the pattern is so beautiful and lifts up my mood. Also, can we talk about how pretty red orange looks with navy blue? It may be my favorite combination so far. Let me know what you think about this outfit!
Photography by Aleksandra Zielinska / Illustration by me
Dress: Escada
Scarf: Massimo Dutti
Heels: Escada
Bag: Pennyblack
Bracelet: Balmain
Bangle: Accessorize


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WATCH: BTS Shines on 'The Late Late Show' Performing 'Fake Love'!
The world takeover of BTS continued last night on The Late Late Show! They stopped by to perform their latest hit single 'Fake Love' and lets just say it was a show stopping performance! Check out the full video below!


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Models show off latest fashions in tartan clothing. Princeton in the United States of America.
Short Summary
Scotch over the water. Princeton University in the United States of America.
CU Back view man walking away from camera towards girl standing in porch of Princeton University. He wears tartan jacket. SV Girl wearing tartan suit, hat and shoes and carrying tartan hat box. Man runs into picture and greets her. SCU Man and woman greeting. CU Woman's skirt, hatbox and shoes in tartan. CU Man and woman wearing tartan outfits. Man picks up bag and they walk out of picture. SV Towards man and woman walking away. Hatbox fills screen. CU Back view man and woman walking away from camera. Woman wearing tartan dress and man tartan slacks.
SV Man and woman stop and he points. CU Man's tartan slacks. CU Neckline of woman's tartan dress showing border regiment badge. SV Man and woman looking at book. LV Man and woman cycle into picture and stop outside house. Man wearing tartan shirt and woman tartan slacks. SV Man and woman looking at house. SV Woman's tapering tartan slacks. SV Belt round woman's waist and pendant from neck. LV Man and woman walking from house onto terrace. SV Man and woman on terrace. Man wearing tartan tuxedo and the woman a tartan dress. CU Woman's shoes and skirt SV Man and woman talking.
- Film ID:
- 1486.10
- Media URN:
- 48502
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 31/08/1950
- Sound:
- Sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:01:15:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:12:29:00 / 01:13:44:00
- Canister:
- 50/70


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Patrick McIvor
As one of the most respected colorists in the industry, the former Color Director for Nick Arrojo and Rodney Culter in NYC, is a cultural junkie inspired by international cosmopolitan influences from fashion and global trends to technology. He specializes in social media and salonable haircolor, and creates new experiential educational formats highlighting technology, technique and culture. The ideas he shares with stylists build business and connects them with community so they can "Take Back The Social Network."
My Posts
3 Ways to be Successful on Purpose
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Salon Management
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Yalmeh Eye Cream Canada
I received this great product in a timely manner and in perfect condition from the seller.
I have tons of issues with Dark Circles under my eyes. Good value too as you do not need to use a lot of the cream to cover your under eye area. This product has a light scent and absorbs quickly making it easy to wear under foundation. I've seen marked improvements in my fine lines and wrinkles as I have been using the product for almost a month. Plus this cream is made of all natural ingredients.
★DARK CIRCLES? Are you troubled by dark circles under your eyes? Do people think you party too much or don't get enough sleep, even though the real problems are your family genes or broken capillaries under the eyes? Yalmeh's Super Youth Eye Cream treats and repairs wrinkles, dark circles and reduces the look of age spots and reduces fine lines around the eyes. People also use it around the mouth, forehead and cheek area and have seen similar results in those areas
★LUXURIOUS FEEL - It contains a combination of Organic Aloe, Alpha Lipoic and Alpha Hydroxy acids which work by removing old skin, allowing new skin to be produced. The Eye Cream is soft and creamy and feels soothing when you put it on. In fact, some have described the feeling as luxurious. It is not greasy. Formulated for Quick Absorption.
★ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS- Yalmeh Eye Cream contains all natural ingredients, no toxic chemicals or cancer causing additives - no mineral oil, propylene glycol or paraben. We do not test our products on animals NEVER-EVER. The Aloe Vera based eye cream contains organic and natural oils, gels and extracts, as well as Grapeseed Oil and Vitamins E and C, and is an effective natural solution for all types of skin. And, it lasts forever - a little goes a long way. And what matters most, however, is that the cream works incredibly well. You will feel better both inside and out.
★REDUCE FINE LINES - Watch the fine lines in the corners of your eyes be reduced to the point that they are no longer visible. With Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream, you will see the difference in the morning. Your skin will look younger, feel softer and the areas under your eyes will look lighter. People who have used it around their mouth, forehead and cheek areas, have seen similar results in those areas. Our customers normally see results after three months of daily use, although some see improvements much sooner. Our products are Made in the U.S.A. in our Advanced FDA Registered facility. Everyone that uses our products, come back for more. We must be doing something right!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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Class 12 Computer Science Question paper 2017 set -1 is the first set of question paper that either appeared in Delhi or outside Delhi. You are requested to check its second set also so that you can check how only the figure are different.
Download this paper as well as previous year class 12 computer science question paper for better understanding of questions that appears.


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For some cases we may have access to database instance of MongoDB as DBA. But we may not have access to Linux or Windows box to shutdown the MongoDB service or MongoDB instance. To Shutdown the MongoDB instance you should be able to log in to "admin" database. If your MongoDB instance is running with "auth" mode you really need a password and username. In this demo I assume MongoDB instance is not running with "auth" mode.
I login to MongoDB shell first.
Then I change the database to admin database.
use admin
Now I'm going to run that command. This command will shutdown the instance hence think twice before you use it.
db.runCommand( { shutdown : 1 } );
That is like adventure to a DBA because your database will crash if you don't have any replication plan. ;)


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Staying power is amazing for this liner, it stayed on my lids for the entire day and did not smudge at all not even in the inner corner of my eyes where usually most of the liners start smudging. The only complaint apart from the one way twist up packaging is that you really cannot achieve thin lines once the tip becomes flat.
-> Stunningly beautiful shade!
-> Formula is creamy and glides on eyes
-> No tugging or pulling is required
-> Good staying power
-> Glitter is not chunky at all
-> Water resistant
-> Does not smudge or fade
-> Easily available across all Chambor counters and online
-> Horrible one way twist up packaging!
-> The tip gets blunt after one use due to highly creamy texture
-> Cannot achieve thin lines
-> May not be suitable for waterline due to fine shimmers
-> Expensive
Rating:- 4 out of 5
Price:- 545 for 0.28gm
I really like the shade a lot and will definitely recommend it to everyone who wants some dazzle on your eyes :)


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Lulu and the Duck in the Park
by Hilary McKay
Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
Published by U.S. edition: Albert Whitman, 2012
104 pages
Ages 4-7
Animal lover Lulu knows her animal-averse teacher Mrs. Holiday is serious about trading their guinea pig for stick insects if anyone brings an another creature to class. It was a rule invoked after Lulus dog followed her to school, and it left Class Three silent with shock. No more cheerful interruptions of squeaks in quiet lessons . . . . No more useful sausage shaped guinea-pig poops to flick around the classroom. Now Lulu faces a dilemma: she rescued a duck egg on a field trip to the park. Can she keep the egg a secret from Mrs. Holiday until the end of the school day? With the help of her cousin and best friend Mellie, it seems she can . . . until the egg starts to hatch. No one does funny like Hilary McKay, here turning her attention to newly independent readers in an easy chapter book full of rich language and abundant humor rooted in both situation and characters. The boundless enthusiasm of brown-skinned Lulu, and the strained patience of Mrs.Holiday, are a particular delight. (MS) ©2012 Cooperative Childrens Book Center