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TECH SUPPLIER Mar 2018 - Market Forecast - Doc # JPE42928918
Japan Commercial Robotics Forecast by Technology, 2017−2021
By: Shigehiro FujimuraSenior Market Analyst, Communications, IDC Japan
In 2016, the size of the Japan commercial robotics market (spending-based) totaled 914.7 billion yen. IDC predicts that the market will continue to grow at a CAGR of 18.3% from 2016 to 2021, and by 2021, the market size will reach 2.1236 trillion yen. In 2017, the commercial robotics market in general was driven by the industrial robot solution market as new trends emerged, including the efforts to render factories intelligent that were initiated by industrial robot suppliers and artificial intelligence (AI) venture businesses. In 2018 and later, product expansion to make applications intelligent will continue to drive the industrial robot solution market. This includes the AI segment. IDC also predicts that the service robot solution market will grow as proof of concepts (POCs) for unmanned delivery robots have begun in airports and distribution facilities.
IDC classifies the Japan commercial robotics market into industrial robot solution market, service robot solution market, and enterprise drone solution market. Market trends and forecasts by market segment are as follows:
This IDC study is a translation of the Japanese document IDC #JPJ42920318. It presents the Japan commercial robotics market performance in 2016 and spending forecast from 2017 to 2021. In 2016, the market focused on industrial robot solutions that were already deployed by many manufacturers. However, IDC predicts that the service robot solution market will also grow as it is expected the market will rise in 2017 and later. "Growth in demand for alternatives that stem from the emerging digital transformation and the decline in the labor force population has encouraged efforts to streamline and improve productivity by utilizing enterprise IT and robotics in the Japan commercial robotics market. On the other hand, the excessive expectation users have toward robotics and the shortage in consultants and suppliers with knowledge and know-how of both IT and robotics inhibit growth in this market. In such a market environment, IT suppliers should equip themselves with a framework that is able to provide support from assisting robotics implementation to operation using IT," says Shigehiro Fujimura, senior market analyst, Communications, IDC Japan.
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20 - 23 September in Düsseldorf
Power and automation redefined
They say time flies when you're having fun and we have definitely had a very busy and exciting two years since the last Glasstec. Now part of Schneider Electric, we are able to offer you a full "one-stop-shop" covering power, process control and more, based on the combination of a huge Schneider Electric and Eurotherm portfolio along with our glass industry process, engineering and installation expertise.
From incoming high voltage power, right down to the sensors in your process, we can do it all.
- State of the art solutions
- Electrical utilities equipment
- Sophisticated power and process control
- Sensors
- Energy efficiency and productivity improvement strategies
- Data analytics and reporting
We welcome you to visit our booth and meet our team of glass experts who can help you move your business into a new era of energy and operational efficiency. They will show you how we're redefining the way power and process control are applied in your glass industry, to help you meet future sustainability demands. We promise that it will be time well spent.
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M Audio Mobile Pre Usb Computer Recording InterfaceReviewing: M Audio Mobile Pre Usb Mobile Preamp And Audio Interface | Rating:
I've used the M-Audio Mobile Pre for about a year now and couldn't record without it.
The Mobile Pre is a USB device that allows you to hook up two microphones, or a microphone and a line level input (guitar cable) to your computer. It can provide phantom power over the microphone connectors so you can use active condenser mics. Also it gets all of its power over the USB bus so it does not require an external power brick so it would make an excellent travel companion if you needed to do recording on the road.
I primarily use it in conjunction with an Audio-Technica AT-2020 mic for podcasting but I do some music recordings of accoustic instruments and all the recordings have come out very well. It comes with a software package but I typically use it with Garage Band on the Mac and Audacity on the PC. On the Mac it is a simple plug and play process and I have never had a problem with it. Recommended.


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Two months on from the devastating floods that hit Calderdale on Boxing Day, and communities are slowly beginning to return to normal, with many shops and businesses reopening.
Council services will also return to normal. In affected areas, parking charges were suspended and skip hire has been free of charge since the floods hit, but this period of relief is due to end on Tuesday, March 1.
More than £100,000 worth of skips have been made available by the Council to homes and businesses who have experienced flood damage. Requests for skips have been reducing, as the majority of damaged items have been removed from homes or businesses.
Parking charges in flood affected areas will return on Tuesday, March 1. The suspension of charges was extended from the end of January until the end of February, with the last day of free parking in the affected Council run car parks now being Monday, February 29.
However, financial support is still available, with grants for those affected, as well as relief from council tax and business rates. Full details of all the flooding help is available at www.calderdale.gov.uk by searching for 'flood funding'.
Councillor Barry Collins, deputy leader of Calderdale Council, said: "To help communities get back on their feet, we have extended our offer of support for as long as we have been able. The after effects from the flooding will be felt for a long while yet, but communities are returning to something like normal.
"The free parking was a big help for people emptying properties or assisting with the clean up, but now that businesses are reopening in the affected towns, it's important that there is a good turnover of spaces to boost trade.
"Of course our offer of financial support is still available and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't yet taken up this offer to apply.
"There are grants for both businesses and residents, as well as funding to help protect properties from future flooding."


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For many online publishers, user-generated content is often created
through commenting systems that allow users to engage in discussion
around a publisher's content. In many cases, these user-generated
comments are more interesting than the content they are in response to.
That's a boon to publishers.
But comments can be problematic. Trolls and spammers, often anonymous,
can wreak havoc and turn a friendly experience into an experience
plagued by hate and vitriol.
This weekend, Matthew Ingram, a writer at GigaOm and former community editor for The Globe and Mail, weighed in on the topic of anonymous comments, asking "Are they good or evil?"
His post is interesting, and well worth a read. For publishers, the debate about such matters is far more than just theoretical. User-generated content can't be ignored, and developing a sensible comments policy is a must for publishers who permit users to interact around their content.
Here are five tips for doing just that.
- Know who your users are. Different kinds of content bring out different kinds of commenters. You can't develop a sensible commenting policy unless you understanding who your users are and what motivates them to leave comments.
- Check your content. High-quality content is far more likely to produce high-quality comments. Therefore if you're worried about the type of comments you're receiving, you might want to evaluate the possibility that your content is part of the problem. Needless to say, publishers should not be surprised that sensationalist headlines and linkbait is a motivator for less-than-quality commenting.
- Let the community filter. As a publisher, you should be able to trust your users. If you've built a loyal, engaged audience, chances are that members of it are more than willing to help you filter comments. Filtering can range from the promotion and demotion of comments (eg. a voting system) to a simple spam reporting mechanism.
Incentivize reputation-building. In many cases, debates over the value of identity really, when you get right down to it, revolve around reputation. Instead of, say, forcing all users to provide a first and last name, thinking that this will keep commenters on their best behavior, look at ways that you can reward commenters who add value. After all, that's what you really want.
Points, rankings, special profile features (eg. avatars, user titles,
etc.) and the promotion of superb comments are but a few of the ways
different websites effectively encourage commenters to add value.
- Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Nobody likes bad apples, but a few of them never hurt anybody. Trolls, spammers and troublemakers can never be completely defeated, but if they're not ruining the experience for everyone else, consider whether or not draconian measures are really warranted.
It's important to remember that commenting functionality is an outlet for human thought, and emotion. What form both take usually depends on the environment individuals are placed in. A good comments policy is designed to create a good environment.


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Q. Why did you create WomanSavers.com? Q. How does WomanSavers make money?
A. Like many women, I survived abuse both as a child and an adult and decided it was time to stop living with the pain and start doing something to prevent further abuse for others. I created WomanSavers.com in 2002 after a painful breakup because I wanted to help women network together to make better, safer and smarter dating decisions.
Q. How popular is WomanSavers.com?
A. WomanSavers is in the top 1% most popular women's websites in the world and receives millions of hits per month. Our forum is one of the most popular forums for abused women to seek advice, heal and get support from other women who have experienced similar situations. WomanSavers also features the popular Crime Prevention 101 Safety Show hosted by radio personality Susan Bartelstone and has a volunteer physician and self defense specialist on staff to give advice to women in need.
Q. What is "cyber cheating" and how does it affect relationships?
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57% of all rapes happen on dates.* Women, especially single mothers, are vulnerable in the online world where dangerous men can easily hide behind aliases. 82% of all child sex abuse is committed by men in a relationship with the mother.* The typical child sex offender molests an average of 117 children, most of whom do not report the offense.* (Source: Monterey Rape Crisis Center). A little information before it's too late can prevent a lot of abuse.
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Elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation can happen to any senior. There are victims among all communities, income levels, races, and religions. Every senior has a right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. There is no excuse for harming a senior, it is a crime, though often a hidden one.
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Our uniquely designed Detroit Speed weld-in subframe connectors increase your car's stiffness by connecting the front subframe to the rear frame rails. Our subframe connectors are fabricated from 2" x 3" x 0.120" wall rectangular steel tubing. Laser cut brackets are included that attach the rear of the subframe to the connector for an easy, strong, and simple welded joint. Unlike others, the DSE subframe connectors are barely visible from underneath the car. The rear of the connector is tapered to attach to the rear frame rails and also has a laser cut slot that conforms to the rear seat floor pan. The connectors are bent and TIG welded in a fixture for accuracy and repeatability. Our subframe connectors do not interfere with seat attachment hardware or the installation and removal of the rear leaf spring pocket. Can be installed on convertibles. The molded factory carpet will still fit over the subframe connectors. Our weld-in connectors are supplied with templates, pictures, and detailed instructions for installation.


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|Anton Hunter
Guitarist/ composer Anton Hunter (of efpi records and Beats 'n' Pieces) has just been awarded the "2014 Irwin Mitchell mjf originals commission ", and will create a new work to be performed at the 2014 Manchester Jazz Festival (July 18-27)
The new piece, Article 11 is for an 11-piece ensemble. Mjf say their scheme, which to date has given rise to sixteen new works, is 'the UK's only open jazz commissioning scheme for composer-musicians'.
Anton Hunter told us: "It's a suite . The name comes from the fact that are eleven musicians, but also that Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights is the right to free assembly. Musicians include Mette Rasmussen and Sam Andreae from Trio Riot, Cath Roberts of Lume, and my younger brother Johnny Hunter on drums.
I've been inspired by the levels of freedom in the ensembles of Graham Collier and Ken Vandermark. What I've done. rather than having the composition fully formed, is to sent out 3-4 bar sections to the musicians and invited them to improvise and send their improvisations back for me to take the work further. So they've been involved right from the word go, rather than stepping in late in the day."
Law firm Irwin Mitchell have stepped in this year as the new sponsor for the commissioning scheme.


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"The order of photos and videos in your feed will be based on the likelihood you'll be interested in the content, your relationship with the person posting and the timeliness of the post. As we begin, we're focusing on optimizing the order — all the posts will still be there, just in a different order." –Instagram
Do you use Instagram? We are curious to see how their algorithm based personalized news feed affects the future of this popular social media app. Many small businesses are crying foul over the decision to boost content according to the viewer. For quite some time Instagram has been one of the few remaining platforms that guarantees that an account's posts will be visible in their follower's news feeds, a significant feature for small accounts trying to grow. As with Facebook and Twitter, this is the dropped flag for digital strategists to begin developing ways to "outsmart" the algorithm.


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So far it has been a really good year for UMK - new hosts and new production standards managed to breathe new life into the format. Three more songs will get chosen for the big final and the big question if is either of these six candidates can grow into a real contender for victory.
As the running order is kept secret until the show, these reviews come in alphabetical order instead.
Aikuinen / Kyynelten lahti
A quirky brand of pop that Finnish people traditionally had quite a strong liking for. I'm Finnish enough to really enjoy the track while I find the video clip partially unwatchable. Hit or miss depending on the stage presentation - a possible surprise in the making.
Ida Bois / Kumbaya
Starts out promising before developing into yet another pop/dance/synth-based track and what could have been quite an original entry ends up being nothing more than a standard offering.
Järjestyshäiriö / Särkyneiden sydänten kulmilla
Last week we all saw what happened to the best song in the running (in short: it was eliminated when it shouldn't have been) but I decided to put my faith in Finland again. A key change or something could have done it some good but still - this is a pretty fine little pop number.
Angelo de Nile / All For Victory
Every wondered what Queen would have sounded like without the genius of Freddie Mercury? Or without the sharp songwriting? Wonder no more. This pretty much answers your question.
Heidi Pakarinen / Bon Voyage
A not too distant relative of the brilliant "Shanghain valot", this one doesn't reach the same dizzy heights but still makes my schlager heart beat a little faster. Classical but classy and I like it. I would love for it to make it to the final but won't believe it until I see it.
Solju / Hold Your Colours
This competition has never been exactly drowned with Sami entries, then suddenly you will have yoik in both Finland and Sweden. At the same time. This one is a bit too calculated - a bit too Disney if you so with - for my taste, but is still likely to hit a nerve with the viewing audience.
Tobson predicts:
So far, I got two out three right every week. So if I am to stick with that formula, I predict Järjestyshäiriö, Ida Bois and Solju to be our qualifiers while I secretly hope for Finland to swap Solju for Heidi Pakarinen. Or even Aikuinen. With a really visual performance, perhaps even Angelo de Nile could look like a qualifier. (But I really hope not.)


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I'm Listening
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You sure are a polite and patient lady, Hannah. But, if your mom does start taking too long, sometimes you just have to be pushy, and in that case rub her legs all you want. Purrs!ReplyDelete
Hannah, sometimes you have to push the humans. If she's not cutting up that chicken soon...go push her. :)ReplyDelete
You can never be too pushy when it comes to chick-hen!ReplyDelete
The Florida Furkids
It's very polite. And if your mom takes too long, she won't think you're pushy if you come and look at her before rubbing her legs after a while. PurrsReplyDelete
Way to go, Hannah! You're learning the subtle art of... of... oh, there's no way we'd have your level of patience!ReplyDelete
Good idea to play it cool.ReplyDelete
Ha-ha, Binga should take some lessons from you on not being pushy, Hannah!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your yum pretty Hannah!ReplyDelete
You are being very polite, Hannah. When my mum is taking too long with my dinner, I have to keep tapping her on the leg.ReplyDelete
Hope ya got dat chikken.ReplyDelete
Oh heck.ReplyDelete
Just be pushy and get our chicken.
You know you want it!
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
Sometimes when one is sitting in the corner, it's for a "time out" ...ReplyDelete
glad to know you're only waiting on your chick-hen!
Hi to your Mum!
Good thinking, Hannah. Acting non-interested is always a good way to go. :)ReplyDelete
Oh I hope there's a plate of chicken turning up VERY soon!ReplyDelete
Loves and licky kisses
hannah...grate nooze !!! de ckcn burd getted cut up sew mum could mor eazee a lee put it in de trash !!! HOORAY ~~~~~~~~~~ waves two lucy ♥♥♥ReplyDelete


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Folk singer helps out fan after her iPod was confiscated
James Taylor is to send a fan an iPod after her MP3 player was confiscated by police in New York during a row about a taxi fare.
Natalie Lenhart had her credit card declined when trying to pay a taxi fare. A policeman then threatened to arrest the 20 year-old if she did not hand over her MP3 player as payment.
Lenhert complied, and later gave an interview to the New York Post in which she said she was a James Taylor fan. Taylor read the article and got in touch.
The folk singer promised to send Lenhert a replacement MP3 player and criticised the police officers involved in the incident, describing their behaviour as "like frontier justice".
He added: "They sort of had the policemen make the decision about what was appropriate payment on the spot. It's weird."
The cab driver, named Mohammed Islam, has offered to send back the MP3 player in return for his $49 (£36) fare.


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18 Eye Opening Digital Marketing Stats
Here are some of our favourite Digital Marketing Stats for 2012
Social Media
- 20% of all page views on the internet are on Facebook. (Jeff Bullas)
- 20% of Facebook users have purchased something because of ads or comments they saw there. (Ipsos)
- Twitter attracts one million new users per day. (Jeff Bullas)
- Twitter users now post 340 million tweets per day, or roughly a billion tweets every three days. (Digital Buzz Blog)
- One-third of global B2B buyers use social media to engage with their vendors, and 75% expect to use social media in future purchases processes. (Social Media B2B)
- 91% of online adults use social media regularly (Experian)
- 38% of people have recommended a brand they "like" or follow on a social network (Ipsos)
- Companies that blog have 434% more indexed pages. And companies with more indexed pages generate far more leads from online search. (Search Engine Journal)
- Roughly 60% of business blogs are updated at least twice per week (Marketing Charts)
- 61% of U.S. online consumers have made a purchase based on recommendations from a blog (BlogHer)
- Email opens on smartphones and tablets increased by 80% in the first half of 2012 (Litmus)
- Mobile commerce is projected to ten-fold from 2010 ($3 billion) to 2016 ($31 billion). (TMGmedia)
- Although the percentage of visits to b2b websites coming from smart phones has increased nearly 50% in the past year, they still represent only about 1 out of every 24 sites visits on average. (Webbiquity)
- 57% of B2B marketers say SEO has the biggest impact on their lead generation goals.(Mindjumper)
- Half of all local searches are performed on mobile devices. (Hubspot)
- Websites with active content (blogging) and SEO programs increased their total website traffic, on average, by 25% in the past year. Those who neglected SEO (either never did it or did SEO only as a one-time effort at site launch) experienced an average 15% decline in overall visits.(Webbiquity)
Email Marketing
- Nearly one billion Internet users are on Facebook. But 3.1 billion use email. (Hubspot)
- Email open rates have increased 82.4% between March of 2011 and March of 2012, now accounting for nearly 30% of email opens. (Marketing Land)


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I never kept this one… honestly I feel a little funky about posting it because I'm not overly proud of it…primarily because I thought his face looks a little creepy. Hear me people, its all in the eyes when you make a portrait etch a sketch..and if you don't totally get it, you can get a creepy looking image. But it took me hours, so enjoy.


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Bob Lutz has worked for BMW, Ford, Chrysler and, most famously, General Motors, where he served as vice chairman until 2009 before retiring from GM altogether in 2010.
He now serves on the board of Utah-based VIA Motors, which will soon start production on an extended-range electric truck, cargo van and passenger van using a similar powertrain to the Chevrolet Volt. The VIA Motors VTRUX can travel 40 miles as a pure electric vehicle and up to 400 miles using a gas generator.
The 81-year-old Lutz talked about his legacy and his latest business venture in a recent interview.
Q.: Do you think the Volt should have been a truck, not a sedan?
A: We started at the wrong end. The whole automotive industry made the intellectual mistake of thinking EVs were all about maximum range, so we all started with small vehicles that are basically very economical anyway. Yes, you do save fuel. You can use a smaller battery, but it makes less sense to take a 40 mpg vehicle and make it electric than it does to take a full-size pickup or SUV, which in town realistically gets 11 to 12 mpg. If you take that to 100 mpg, now you're really saving money and saving a scarce natural resource and reducing CO2 emissions drastically.
The realization came to me suddenly late that the right place to electrify is at the heavy end, with full-size pickups and SUVs, which America loves but which are a somewhat endangered species with fuel-economy regulations.
Q: Do you think electric vehicles would have the same marginalized, tree-hugging reputation if they had started with pickups instead of small passenger vehicles?
A: It would have changed it. Bigger trucks are the only electrified vehicles that I know of that make instant economic sense because the fuel saving is so large that you will more than get back your monthly lease price.
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Tesla is Still Best-selling Electric Car for 2013
By Julie S | Dec 29, 2013 04:41 PM EST
Tesla Motors' Model S sedan, amidst multiple fire issues, is still 2013's best selling electric car. (Photo : Reuters)
Tesla Motors' Model S sedan, amidst multiple fire issues, is still 2013's best selling electric car.
According to the Seattle Times, despite federal investigations involving three Model S cars that went on fire in October and November, one by collision and two after hitting objects on the streets, the company's array of electric cars prove to be the most sought after cars for this year.
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), a trade group based in Washington, D.C., said that it expects to see a nearly 100 percent increase in the plug-in and battery electric cars compared to 2012's sales.
However, though the sales augmented that much, it is still fewer than 100,000 vehicles, in a year when the automobile industry aims to reach 15 million sales.
The total sales clearly bring a positive sight for many environmentalists. However, the high points of 2013 were sometimes counterbalanced by impediments. One example would be the subdued sales of EV models and Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid that prompted automakers to cut down its prices by thousands of dollars.
Along with that, Tesla's Model S sedan showed that it could stand on its own in the automobile market, gaining total sales of more or less 20,000 cars in the U.S.
It has been a successful year for Tesla so far. In August, Tesla Model S has received a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which proves that it is one of the safest vehicles in the U.S. The 5.4 star rating to be exact, means that the Tesla Model S has the lowest possibility of causing injuries to its passengers. The electric sedan is joining the one percent group of cars awarded by NHTSA with a similar rating in the safety category.
A few weeks after the award from the federal agency, the California New Car Dealers Association released a report showing that Tesla S sold more units compared to luxury cars in the area leaving behind Porsche, Land Rover, and Volvo. Come November, Edmunds.com revealed that the Model S has become the newest favorite in the U.S wealthy communities.
Evidence that Tesla S has been in-demand is the rapid broadening of public charging stations. There were 6,712 charging stations in the United States in mid-December, the Energy Department.
This year, said Eric Evarts, senior associate autos editor at Consumer Reports in an e-mail to the Seattle Times, is the year in which electric vehicles have "captured the public imagination" and turn out to be "more practical for the mainstream."


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Ozzy Osbourne Has A Grope Of Sharon Osbourne's Breasts As They Pose For A Photo For A Save The Arctic Campaign
Singer Ozzy Osborne has groped his wife Sharon Osbourne's breast as they posed for a Save The Arctic Campaign.
Ozzy looked like he was having a good time as he grabbed the former X Factor judges breast and Sharon looked very happy.
The husband and wife where dressed in a t-shirt that was designed by Vivienne Westwood for the campaign.
The charity is trying to help protect the North Pole by preventing oil drilling and industrial fishing.
Good for them someone needs to help out.
We are not sure about the breast groping though.
Photographer Who Snapped Kate Middleton's Bottom Is Donating The Money From Sales Of The Photo To Charity!
Over the last few days a controversial photo of Kate Middleton walking and the wind blowing her dress up showing off her bare bottom has been flying around the internet.
Well now the photographer who snapped the photo has said that he will donate the money that he has received from selling the photo to charity.
The photographer has said:
"It wasn't until I got home and I popped my camera card into the computer that I realized what I had captured. Kate and William spent so much time speaking to the victims of the bushfires that I decided I would donate any money raised from the sale of the photo to the Blue Mountains Bushfire Mayoral Relief Fund."
That's the best thing to do.
He must have mad a heck of a lot of money because a magazine published the photo on their cover but now accruing to source legal action is being taken over the magazine.
Good for him.
Kim Kardashian Only Donates $20,000 To Church Charity After Selling Her Clothes On eBay When She Made $200,000!
Kim Kardashian likes to seek her old used clothes on eBay and she claimed that she donate lots of the money to local charities.
But now it's been revielved that Kim only donates $20,00 to the church charity and keeps $180,00 to herself when she made $200,000!
People have said that this is completely not on because she is worth over $40 million and what is $200,000 too her??
According to Paypal Charitable Giving Fund tax documents Kim's mum Kris Jenner donates the money and only gave $19,975 to the charity.
Kim has taken to her website and said:
When the eBay numbers get broken down, the auction management agency that posts for me gets a percentage for all their hard work, then, eBay listing fees, end of auction fees, eBay Store fees, Paypal fees, etc, all add up to about half the sale. Then I give 10% to charity,'
'Giving comes from the heart.'
We think she should give all the money to charity!
She is rolling in millions and can't give $200,000 to charity…. not on.
Nick Grimshaw Looks Happy As He Completes 12 Hour Bike Ride For Sport Relief
He's been cycling on a bike since this morning.
But now Nick Grimshaw has completed a whopping 12 hour bike ride outside BBC Broadcasting House for Sport Relief.
Nick started at 7AM and finished at 7PM.
Tweeting on his Twitter account the 29-year-old said:
'Aaarghhhh my a***!'
Then he added:
'Thaaaaaanks to everyone for donating today – BIIIIG! Sitting in a rubber ring'.
Nick was joined by lots of famous faces during the day including Daisy Lowe, McBusted, Laura Hamilton and Danny Dyer as he cycled in a perspex box.
Good for him!!
He must have raised so much money.
Pharrell Williams' Grammy Hat Sells For $44,100 On eBay!
Pharrell Williams has one of the most famous hats in the world right now but it's not going to be his for much longer.
The singer has been selling the hat that he wore to the Grammy Awards, Brit Awards and lots of other events on eBay and now the auction has closed.
The hat sold for a whopping $44,100 and Pharrell thanked the person who punched the hat on Twitter as he tweeted:
The hat was punched by Arby who are a sandwich company in America and when they saw Pharrell's tweet they decided to reply:
.@Pharrell You're welcome. We're HAPPY to support a great cause & get our hat back. Good luck at the #Oscars tonight! pic.twitter.com/2oA7qDPX9z
— Arby's (@Arbys) March 3, 2014
It's good to know that the hat has gone to a good home and raised all that money for charity.
Kim Kardashian Only Donates 10% Of Profits From Her eBay Sale To The Philippines Typhoon Victims
We recently told you that Kim Kardashian was selling some items of her clothing on eBay to raise money for the Philippines Typhoon victims but now we have learnt that she's only donation 10% of the money to the cause!
The reality star has been selling a number of items on the auction site and all the items are ones that Kim has worn so as you can imagine people are going crazy for the items.
Kim said:
'Hi guys, this is a very special auction because a portion of the proceeds of my eBay auction are going to International Medical Corps, a nonprofit organisation that provides critical health services on remote islands where families are struggling to access medical care and basic resources like food, clean drinking water and vital medications,'
'The proceeds will go directly to the communities they're serving in the Philippines and will help typhoon survivors get access to medical care and ultimately save lives.
'My prayers and thoughts are with those affected by the typhoon. Check out my eBay auction here and support those who need our help in the Philippines. Xo.'
Kim is reportedly worth $40 million so the few hundreds of pound she's made off eBay you would have though she would have donated all to the Typhoon victims make be she should reconsider.


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The morning after several thousand soldier beetles descended on my ancient plum, I stepped out on to the back porch with some trepidation. I fully expected to find the blood thirsty and x-rated orgy to be in full swing. Quite a different sight greeted my eyes.
Only a handful of sluggish hung-over couch potatoe soldier beetles remained. They were lounging here and there on plum leaves slick with aphid juice and littered with aphid body parts. It had truly been a messy feast. Not only was the plum littered with body parts, the porch railing beneath the tree was strewn with tiny inanimate aphid bits and shinny with their dried up juice.
Not every aphid expired in the massacre. Small isolated colonies huddled here and there in shocked silence. The plum had all ready begin to recover that very morning. Once drooping sprigs were pointed to the sky, once curled leaves had begun to unfurl.
I can only imagine those hordes of solider beetles heading out in the wee hours of the morning in search of moist organic matter rich soil to lay their eggs. I hope plenty of them headed for the hills were gardeners fond of chemicals will not mistake them for the enemy.
I have noticed that the general population of solider beetles has risen in my yard. They are making regular patrols of my plum tree. There are no longer any small colonies of aphids visible on the plum. (Hey guys, check out the fava beans! There are plenty of aphids over there.) Most of the plums leaves are greening up nicely, but a few have turned yellow. They are probably the ones most damaged by the previous aphid infestation.
The next happy chapter in this story, I hope, will be when I report that the soldier beetles larva are decimating the slugs that prey upon my seedlings. Nothing would make me happier. I can not plant a seed of any kind directly in the ground because of those ravenous slimy creatures. But this is a chapter yet to unfold.
Until then I am wishing you all a horde of ravenous soldier beetles . . .
I'll be back in a few days with some pumpkin scraps . . .
Meanwhile, you can always find me in the garden . . .


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Based on Katarina Jovanovic's 2008 picture book The King Has Goat Ears, illustrated by Phillipe Béhà (Tradewinds Books), The King's Ears app (Rascal Media, 2016; iOS only) adds music, movement, and interaction to this retelling of a Serbian folktale.
Tap your way through the story (which you can choose to have read aloud to you, or read silently to yourself) of King Boyan, who never lets his barbers leave the palace because of his embarrassing secret: underneath his mop of red hair, he has the ears of a goat. One barber, Igor, unable to contain this knowledge, shouts it into a hole, and that eventually, magically, lets the secret out. But it's all okay in the end, as King Boyan finally embraces his unique attribute.
While you're reading/hearing the story, there's lots you can do to get involved. You can tap characters to make them move, including a particularly draggable bird. In many cases, tapping characters will make speech bubbles appear, and they'll tell you what to do next. You can help Igor groom a cat, or help King Boyan select a hairstyle. (My favorite is a pair of braids reminiscent of Pippi Longstocking.)
Often, the opportunities for interaction are closely connected to what's happening in the text, so paying attention pays off. If you want to give a screen's activities another try, there's a button to reset it. And if you love one part of the story and would rather skip another section, there's a thumbnail menu you can pull down to select a screen and jump to it.
Though most of the interactions are fairly simple, a few are more involved. At the point in the story where reeds grow from the ground, you can create a reed flute just like the characters, and even record a tune and play it back.
On one screen, you can get the bird to drop and break eggs with a satisfying crack, though it takes some poking around to find the spot where this happens.
The sophisticated mixed-media illustrations are vibrant, and the sounds are relevant to the story, from the snipping scissors to the music of highly verbal flutes (you'll see). Actor Terry Jones narrates with the expression of a seasoned storyteller, and jaunty, celebratory music accompanies the buoyant ending. All in all, it's worth spending time with The King's Ears — even if he thinks they look silly.
Available for iPad (requires iOS 7.0 or later). Compatible with iPad. Recommended for primary users.


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Friday, December 18, 2015
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- Cathy said...
Oh my goodness. I certainly sympathize with the weight gain, since all of us over-50 year olds are prone to it. But pain and edema? Your physician should make it his/her MISSION to find and correct the issues. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear one. please keep us posted on your progress. Hugs ....
- December 18, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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I am not a doctor but I take cherry juice one ounce a day and it helps to keep the swelling down in my ankles, it took a week before I noticed a difference, cherry juice is used for gout a doctor recommended it to me because I did not want to take a water pill, other wise I would be in the bathroom all the time.
I hope you find an answer, I have been gaining weight since I was in my early forty's.
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England's 26-Man Squad For EURO 2016 Released; Dele Alli, Marcos Rashford, Jamie Vardy Make It
The team will be pruned to 23 players. See the full Squad list after the cut.
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley).
Defenders: Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool).
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Newcastle United), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).
Strikers: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
The deadline for all 24 teams to submit their 23-man squads is 31 May. The tournament will start on the 10th of June.


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Cheese is made in a wide variety of styles, tastes, aromas, and consistencies; from soft to hard, sharp to mild, and wet to dry. Traditionally, cheese is made by culturing milk either by encouraging natural enzymes and bacterial action (in raw milk), or by using a starter culture. While the exact steps and ingredients may vary between recipes, the fundamentals stay the same.
Sanitizing Your Work Area
Cleanliness before, during, and after making cheese is very important. Before you begin your first cheese project, review our article on Sanitization During Cheesemaking for tips on keeping the cheese work area and utensils clean to avoid contamination.
Basic Ingredients For Making Cheese
While there is some variation and individual choice within each category, there are four basic ingredients usually used to make any cheese: milk, starter culture, coagulant, and salt.
Milk for Cheesemaking
The main and most important ingredient in any cheese is milk, of course. Cheese can be made using almost any type of animal milk, though cow, goat, and sheep milk are most commonly used. Raw or pasteurized milk is fine for cheesemaking.
It is best to avoid ultra-pasteurized or ultra-high temperature pasteurized milk since it is highly processed and will not produce a satisfactory curd. The following articles are helpful for learning more about choosing milk for cheesemaking:
Cheese Starter Cultures
There are many, many different kinds of cheese culture available. Cheese starter cultures are usually sold in powdered form and consist of a specifically selected group of bacteria that cause acidification, making your milk the perfect environment for good bacteria growth and flavor development. The cheese starter culture used determines the taste, texture, and aroma of the final cheese.
For a review of all cheese starter cultures available at Cultures for Health, consult our Guide to Cheese Cultures, or purchase cheese cultures here.
Coagulants Used in Cheesemaking
Coagulants are added after the starter culture and are used to solidify milk protein into cheese curds. The most common coagulant is animal rennet, but vegetable rennet is available as well, in both liquid and tablet form.
Learn more about Rennet and Other Coagulants from our staff Cheese Expert or browse our available rennet products.
Salt for Cheesemaking
Salt is a natural preservative and a very important element in good cheesemaking, not only for flavor. To learn more about why cheese is salted and what type of salt is best for cheesemaking, consult our article, Salt in Cheesemaking.
Cheesemaking Supplies
Most soft cheeses can be made using common kitchen items. Check our Basic Supply List for Beginning Cheesemakers to see if you already own everything on the list.
When ready to advance to hard cheeses and more difficult cheesemaking tasks, add to your supplies from our list of Advanced Cheesemaking Equipment or browse our wide selection of home cheesemaking supplies.
If you are a beginning cheesemaker, start with small batches and basic recipes, and learn about ingredients and techniques from our staff. Our Introduction to Soft Cheeses is a great place to begin learning about soft cheesemaking. Continue learning about more advanced techniques in Cheesemaking Basics Part II.


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Best stadium seats
Watching sporting events are one of people's favorite pastimes. You get to watch a game, have fun, and spend some time with your family or friends. Not to mention that some people take these games very seriously and they root for their favorite team every chance they get. However, there is an issue that not many people take into consideration. Big stadiums, or even the small ones, do not have comfortable chairs. You either sit on the bleachers or hard plastic chairs. It is perfectly understandable. You cannot possibly expect that someone builds hundreds or even thousands of seats with cushions and pads. But you can do something about that. You can look for the best stadium seats and take it with you whenever you go to a game.
The benefits of having your own stadium seat
Depending on the model you choose, a portable stadium seat can be expensive or cheap. Now, do not think in hundreds of dollars, because they are simple seats, but the model can make the difference between 10$ and 50$. However, the benefits of sitting on a cushioned stadium seat are more extended than you would think.
- It can make a difference for your health – according to Harvard Health Publishing, too much sitting is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and premature death. I guess you can see the logic, and we all know that exercise is crucial for a long and healthy life. But when you need to sit down, at least do it in a comfortable and healthy The bleachers cannot provide that. They are not designed for comfort, which is why a padded stadium seat can make a real difference. Especially for you back.
- You will sit more comfortably – it is self-explanatory that a hard surface is less comfortable than a soft one. Portable stadium seats are soft, some are cushioned, others are padded, which will provide more comfort for you to sit down. When you spend hours on end sitting on a hard chair, let's just say that your bottom will not be as happy as when it sits on something soft.
- Avoid the cold – loyal fans will go to a game even when the weather is harsh. They put on multiple layers of clothes, they bring blankets, and whatever else can keep them warm. If you are one of those people, you can bring a stadium seat as well. It will keep you warm because there is fabric and not hard plastic on your seat. It can make a huge difference. We all know what happens when we sit on cold surfaces for extended periods of time, and it is not very comfortable.
- Stadium seats are portable – all the models you find online are made for easy portability. After all, you are not going to leave your stadium seat behind. All of them come with features that make them easy to fold, and they are designed to not occupy too much space when not in use. They are lightweight as well so that they do not cause too much trouble when you carry them
How to choose the best stadium seats?
There are so many products on the market that it can prove difficult to choose the right one. It is easy to make a choice at first glance, but there is some filtering through that needs to be done. I say that because it is very easy to end up with a low-quality product or one that has too few features for the money you spend. That is why I think it is best to follow a few criteria before you make a purchase. If you do not know what I am talking about, you will find a few useful tips below.
- Make sure that the stadium seat you buy has the right size – of course, stadium seats are made to fit bleachers of all kinds, but make sure that the size is right for you. Not all people have the same size, which is why not all products will have the same size either. Look at the specifications, and I am sure you will find one that comes in your size. Also, keep this aspect in mind when you want to buy a children's stadium seat. Manufacturers make those as well.
- Easy portability – the whole point of a stadium seat is to be portable, and nobody likes an item that creates discomfort while carrying it around. So, in order to achieve easy portability, you need to think of two things. The first one is weight. You need a product that is easy to carry. After all, you do not need something heavy that annoys you until you find your seat. Lucky for you, the manufacturers have thought of that and created lightweight stadium seats to satisfy your needs. However, keep in mind that the more comfortable the stadium seat is, the heavier it gets. That is because it has a more complex design. The second aspect you need to consider when looking for portability is folding options. Think of it this way: there is a big game coming up, and all the stadium seats are sold out. That means there is going to be quite the crowd. The less space you take, the easier you will get to your seat. If the stadium seat is too big, you are going to have a hard time. So, the point is that a foldable stadium seat will give you more room and will make your life easier in a big crowd.
- Go for the waterproof stadium seat – people who love going to games will do it whether it is sunny or raining outside. That is why your stadium seat should be waterproof. It is not like you are going to take a seat and never get up during the game. If it rains, the seat will get wet, and if it is not waterproof, you are going to have a soggy That is not very comfortable for anyone. Also, imagine having a dripping stadium seat in the car on your way home.
- Locking mechanism – not all people think of this, which is why I thought that is worth mentioning. If you buy a stadium seat that features a locking mechanism, the item will stay put on the bleachers. We all know that bleachers are slippery, and if you move around on your seat too much, the stadium seat will slip from under you. That is why my recommendation is to purchase a stadium seat that will always stay in place. Not all products have the same locking mechanism, but as long as your choice has one, you should feel more comfortable.
- Do not forget about weight capacity – depending on how much your scale shows, you should pick a product that can withstand your weight. Keep in mind that not all stadium seats are designed for heavy
What are the best stadium seats?
When browsing the internet, try to follow the tips above. It is not hard, and all you have to do is read the specification. However, if you do not want to go through all that trouble, I have found three excellent suggestions that I can guarantee you will like. They are not very expensive, and they will do a good job at keeping you comfortable while enjoying the game.
Flash Furniture Grandstand Comfort Seat
This is one of the stadium seats I came across and seemed quite impressive. It is not expensive, but the quality and reviews make me believe you are going to love it. It is designed for adults, but I do not see why children cannot use it as well. Also, with only 7.6 pounds, you are going to have an easy time carrying around.
Just like any great stadium seat, this one is designed to fold when not in use. It ensures portability, and it does not occupy much space in storage. You can stuff it in the back of your trunk, and you will never know it is there. The manufacturer added a carrying handlebar with a grip, and the seat is covered with black canvas and a back cover. Underneath the cover, there is a thick and comfortable foam padded seat that will keep you comfy for hours.
The frame is made of aluminum, which makes this stadium seat highly durable. The finish of the frame is also black. As for the weight capacity, this seat can withstand a weight of 500 pounds, and the foam inside is fire retardant, just in case. The seat can be locked in place with a bleacher hook under the seat. That, together with the rubber bottom grips, will keep the stadium in place for as long as you need. You can find this model in various colors.
Coleman Stadium Seat
This model is not as sophisticated as the previous one, but it is an excellent alternative for people who do not want to spend too much money on a stadium seat. It resembles more of a pad rather than a seat, but it will get the job done. The fact that it weighs only 1.2 pounds makes it easily portable, and you can even put it in your backpack or handbag. It does not have a frame, and that is why it is so lightweight. It is ideal for sporting events and concerts, and you have the option of putting it on the ground if you want.
The Coleman stadium seat can be used on bleachers as a seat, but you also have the option of transforming it into a bench pad. All you have to do is release the straps. It provides an adjustable padded seat with a clean sitting surface. The pad will also keep you warm. Moreover, the back and the bottom are water resistant, which means you can place it on wet or damp surfaces without getting soggy.
When you are done using it, you can just roll up the seat, and the shoulder strap will make it easy to carry. Since there is no frame involved, you do not have to worry about weight capacity. It can hold as much as possible without suffering any damage. Of course, it can flatten out at some point, but it will take a while until that happens, and it will happen no matter how much you weight.
The Stadium Chair Company
Last but not least, the Stadium Chair Company comes with a simple but comfortable chair that will spare your bottom a lot of pain and discomfort during sporting events and concerts. It is equipped with a sturdy steel frame, durable Cordova canvas and a patented bungee cord reinforced design. I am pretty sure that you will be more than satisfied with its use.
This stadium seat will fit almost all metal and wooden bleachers. Just to ensure that it does not slide off the bench or chair, the manufacturer added a bottom hook that will secure the seat in place. This model is one of the most stable stadium seats you will find. Just like the previous two models, this one is also foldable for your convenience. As far as weight goes, the Stadium Chair Company seat weighs 7.5 pounds.
The model provided by Stadium Chair Company has a weight capacity of 350 pounds, it is 17 inches wide and 15.5 inches deep. When you receive this stadium seat, you will notice that the fabric comes un-assembled, but assembly is easy and fast. All you have to do is slide the canvas over the frame.
My recommendation
No matter which model you choose from the ones presented above, I am sure you will have an excellent experience. However, my personal favorite is the Flash Furniture Grandstand Comfort Seat. It has everything you could wish in a stadium seat. It is padded, has a locking mechanism, and it is easy to carry around. In my opinion, this is one of the best stadium seats you can buy.
Stadium seats, while not expensive, can seriously improve your experience when you go watch a game or go to a concert. You will be warm and comfy, which is something that we all appreciate. All of the models above provide precisely that, which is why I strongly recommend them. Click here to buy on Amazon
External Links
- http://www.forumseating.com/news/a2016/art,160,chairs-uphold-the-quality-of-the-whole-project.html
- https://archinect.com/forum/thread/125678100/circular-stadium-seating
- https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/need-help-for-stadium/43281
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My next project is installing Geoserver on my Mac OS X (Leopard). First thing I have to do is to install Tomcat on Leopard. There are heaps of instructions on the net but it's quite complicate. I though Leopard already came with Apache built in, thus should be easy to just add Tomcat on to it. I guess, I was wrong. Tomcat set up is more complicate than I thought. It requires lots of Terminal commands and environment setup.
Nevertheless, I'm lucky enough to find the easiest way to install Tomcat just one click from NetBeans. I download the OSX NetBeans pack which already have Apache Tomcat 6.0.16 bundle with it. This is the easiest way to install Apache Tomcat on your Mac, trust me. After Tomcat installed, I can check if server is running, by go to http://localhost:8084
Next and last step is Geoserver installation. I did followed the instruction on Geoserver website and it works just fine. Here is what I did
1. Download the GeoServer-x.x.x-bin.zip version from the download page on the GeoServer home page
2. unzip to the directory of your choice
3. Open up a terminal and go to the unzipped 'geoserver' directory on the command line.
4. Configure your Java environment, on recent versions of Mac OS X this is done by typing
export JAVA_HOME=/Library/Java/Home
5. run bin/startup.sh
6. Go to http://localhost:8080/geoserver to configure your server
Now you can enjoy simple Mapserver on my Mac. It took me two days to find the way to do it but 15 minutes for installation both of applications.
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(or Small Violin)
The SV's are much less common than the LV's, and there are only 3 styles. One type was made by Clevenger, one by a Dell company, and the other is possibly also a Clevenger bottle. They were for sale as late as the 50's.
The size of an SV is approximately 7 1/4" high by 3" at their widest. The base is a little less than 1 1/4" thick. The shape of the sound hole is the best key as to which category a particular bottle belongs in. They also have a lady's leg neck, but it is less accentuated than is the case with the LV's. There is also one scarce type with a pontil.
The SV's are available in several colours, though they don't have the range of the LV's. Cobalt is known, but is scarce. Other colours available are clear, shades of blue, green, amber and amethyst.
As with the LV's, they are not reproductions of anything. They are smaller originals made to look like their LV cousins and were frequently offered for sale as a size choice along with an LV. Some of the Small Violin bottles have already approached and passed the 50 year-old mark.


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Tarot of Mermaids (2003, mini-edition 2005) is a Lo Scarabeo 'art deck', full of buxsome, lithesome mercreatures. This was the first 'mini' deck I ever bought, and as such it spent a fair bit of time in my handbag and dragged out for impromptu readings. And while it doesn't have the depth of symbolism many other decks offer, it is more readable than something like the Art Nouveau Tarot (Lo Scarabeo, 2002).
today's card: the Five of Chalices. A mermaid lies on the sea floor,
with three dark shells scattered at her side. Another two shells sit,
shining brightly, on a rock behind her. There is also a pyramidal
structure in the background, and a vortex of light, or perhaps ripples
on the surface, above.
This is a fairly traditional RWS-based
depiction. It suggests sorrowful emotions over what is past, and not
seeing the potential of what is available. I quite like the
three-dimensionality, which implies not only that she is turning her back
on potential happiness, but also that she could look beyond herself for a
brighter perspective.
was reminded a couple of days ago to look for the support that may be
available to me, and this card echoes that. My mother is a wonderful
source of support, and is coming for a visit today. So, time to let go
of pain and fears and appreciate the love and caring in my life.
I am grateful for my mother, who loves and supports me so kindly even now.
Saturday, 25 January 2014
Posted by Inner Whispers at 06:00
Labels: Five of Cups, gratitude, tarot, Tarot of the Mermaids
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Well, I was thinking I'm a grown woman in my forties. It's normal for your parents to love and support you when you're a kid, but all the more wonderful now, that she doesn't just say, "You're an adult, get on with it!" :D But yes, I can imagine that as a mother, you never stop being a mother...Delete
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Our CSA
An entire season of cheese and gelato?? Sign me up!!
What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is typically defined as subscribing to a farm to receive weekly shares of produce--mostly vegetables and fruits-in season. We've taken this concept and applied it to our farmstead dairy products: Our CSA offers a season's worth of cheese and goat milk gelato.
OUR 2019 CSA SEASON offers you CHOICES:
Our CSA is modeled on an "a la carte" menu. Shares are based on the number of pieces of cheese and/or pints of gelato. You then get to choose the types of cheese you want for each pickup. You also get to choose your flavors of gelato or sorbetto. You're in charge. We also offer special "members only" cheeses.
Every two weeks, from mid May to the end of October, for a total of 13 pick-ups, members receive the shares of fresh and aged cheeses and/or pints of gelato. How GREAT is that!?!
Why join our CSA if you can get our products at the farmers' market or local retail stores?
- We offer discounts on the retail prices of our products. The sooner you sign up, the better the discount.
- We treat our CSA members like local food royalty: We offer "members only" special cheeses and gelato flavors
- We offer a harvest feast for CSA members only
- You help us financially at a time of year when we need it most (winter and early spring.
Our 2019 season runs mid-May through the end of October. We have three pick up locations in Central IL: either at the farm--Prairie Fruits Farm or at Champaign, Urbana's Market at the Square, Bloomington (with Henry Brockman's CSA) and Bloomington (with PrairiErth Farm CSA).
One of the "perks" of CSA membership is a special harvest meal on the farm, prepared EXCLUSIVELY for our CSA members.
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Hey, I'm Alyssa
Wedding + portrait photographer
based out of Arizona and california
My goal is to show you the real you through my lens + creativity. We will definitely have some fun at your session too! I'll probably tell you some bad jokes to make you laugh if that's okay. Ready?
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
If you're still here after that, we are already friends!


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Miyadi won the third race with Royal Stormer ($9.60), the fourth with Letsgetitright ($3.60), and the fifth with She's Ordained ($6.80). Miyadi teamed with jockey Alejandro Gomez for the victories with Royal Stormer and She's Ordained, and partnered with Russell Baze for the win with Letsgetitright.
Sergio Ledezma was the only other trainer to win multiple races Saturday. Ledezma scored with a pair of longshots, taking the seventh race with Love Sir Paul ($24.40) and the ninth with Streamside ($16.40).
Gomez was one of three jockeys to record a riding double. Baze, prior to taking the fourth race with Letsgetitright, captured the second with Bailouttheminister ($4.60). Juan Hernandez won the first race with Dancing Yedeler ($6.20) and the eighth with They Call Him El ($7.80).
Racing continues at Golden Gate Fields Sunday. Post time is 12:45 p.m. and the track is offering $1 general parking, $1 general admission, $1 programs, $1 beers, $1 hot dogs, and $1 sodas.


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This next weekend is Easter. What better than to dedicate this week's topic to the last week of our Savior's ministry on earth. Holy Week.
The atonement and resurrection of Christ is a topic that seems so far beyond me. While the details and circumstances I don't understand fully, I do know the feelings that come over me when I pray. I do know the peace that envelopes my heart. This peace can come to my soul from no other source than when I study the scriptures and am involved in prayer.
Because of these strong feelings, I know He lives.
And because I know He lives, I know He was resurrected.
The details of Holy Week begin in John 11:55 to John 21. And continue through Matthew 21-28, Mark 11-16 and Luke 19-24.
Why was the atonement necessary? What physical pain did our Lord endure? What emotional and spiritual strains were caused him? Who were his greatest supporters? Who was against Him? And, if I were alive then, would I have followed Him?


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Large three-storey cabin on grassy, fenced half-acre with huge sandy beach and dock, ready for your vacation getaway. Five bedrooms, two baths, huge fully appointed gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, wraparound deck, and the list goes on. A great destination for year-round holiday activities, you will find everything you need here at Coupland's Cabin.
Limited edition wildlife art by notable artists, including Robert Bateman, hangs throughout all three floors. Across from the Kettle Valley Railway/Trans Canada Trail, and only 3.5 hours from Vancouver. Otter Lake is bordered by the Cascade Mountains near the town of Princeton, in the Okanagan/Similkameen valley. The lake is approximately 5 kms long and the water is clear and fresh, fed by mountain runoff and natural spring water. The chances are good that you'll see deer, moose, elk, black bear and maybe even a cougar. Otter Lake and other lakes in the area are home to large lake trout, kokanee and rainbow trout. Our cabin is serviced by a modern water system with excellent drinking water, tested weekly, so no need to pack gallons of water.
- Summer
o Boating
o Canoeing, kayaking, SUP
o Fishing
o Swimming
o Sunbathing
o Water-skiing, surfing, boarding, tubing
o Cycling
o Hiking, walking
o Bocci ball (supplied)
o Backroad driving, 4x4's, ATV's and dirt bikes
o Princeton Golf Course, 18 holes
o Goldpanning
o Visit the nearby historic mining ghost towns of Granite City in Coalmont, and Blakeburn
o Cliff diving and picnicking at Bromley Rock on Highway 3
o River rafting on Tulameen or Similkameen rivers
o Antiquing in the area
o Fossil hunting
o Tulameen Library
o Tulameen Museum (small)
- Winter
o Snowmobiling
o Cross country skiing – from our door, or at nearby Bear Mountain, Kane Valley or Manning Park
o Downhill skiing at nearby Manning Park or Apex Alpine
o Ice Skating – at Tulameen's covered rink, or on the frozen lake (use caution)
o Ice fishing
o Hunting
o Snowshoeing
o Toboganning
Sleeping arrangements:
- Maximum sleeping capacity – 12 people
- Security deposit forfeited if unregistered guests stay over night
o Master bedroom – 1 king size bed
o Guest bedroom – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs bedroom 1 – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs bedroom 2 – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs rec room bedroom - 2 queen size beds
Top Floor:
The top floor houses the master bedroom, spread over a sunny 900 square feet, and includes the following: an ensuite with a huge jetted tub under a skylight, a walk-in shower with glass doors, double mirror vanity and a supply of towels. The bedroom's vaulted ceiling is 14 feet high with beautiful knotty pine paneling and two ceiling fans, and the floors are engineered oak hardwood. The king size canopy bed is positioned under two skylights, and a third skylight sits above a private sitting area with leather furniture, flat screen tv with separate satellite modem and a desk. There are covered decks at the front and the back, so you can have your morning coffee in the privacy of your own lake or street overview. The laundry room is on the top floor away from the main traffic areas, with a tile floor, a washer and dryer, and includes laundry detergent, a laundry tub, ironing board and iron, skylight and plenty of room to sort laundry. There is also a private coffee station in here for the use of the master suite.
Main Floor:
The main floor features engineered hardwood floors and has an oversized gourmet kitchen which boasts a propane gas range with electric oven, side-by-side fridge and freezer with icemaker and water dispenser, dishwasher and microwave. There is a double sink at the window, and a single sink on the counter-height island, which includes four bar stools. A large dining area is beautifully situated in front of a full-height window on the lake. A large walk-in pantry holds linens, various serving pieces and assorted supplies. Also available are many small appliances, including two coffee makers (one of them upstairs), toaster, kettle, slow cookers, rice cooker, hand mixer, stand mixer, blender, Belgian waffle iron, salad spinner and a barbeque on the side deck. The kitchen is fully stocked with plenty of cutlery, dishware, beverage glasses, cook ware, serving ware of every shape and size, and even bake ware. The island includes two large, empty drawers where you can stow supplies for your stay. The large entry foyer leads to a spare bedroom with a queen size bed, dresser, bedside tables and cushioned window seat; a large main bathroom with tile floor, tub and shower combination with glass doors, twin sinks topped with a feature mirror, and a linen closet. Across from the kitchen is a spacious great room centred around a flat screen satellite tv, wood-burning wood stove (wood supplied) and large custom coffee table. A covered porch deck completely surrounds the outside of the main floor, giving additional living space regardless of the weather.
The basement has wall-to-wall carpeting with two private bedrooms, each with large windows, queen size beds, dressers and bedside tables, and opening out to the lake with sliding glass doors. A large rec-room anchors the space, with two additional beds in the back room– both queen size – and a tv for watching VHS or DVD movies. Outside the basement doors is a huge cement patio sheltered under the upper deck, where you can sit in the shade, or out of the rain, and enjoy the lake view. The basement includes an assortment of toys and books for kids to use.
The yard is a fenced one-half acre of lawn, with a large level area at the front for bocce, badminton, Arizona golf, or just lounging around in a lawn chair. Around the back there's a huge covered concrete patio area, always shady or protected from snow and rain, where kids can play in any weather, or senior relatives can watch the beach activities in comfort. A lower, separate deck overlooks the beach area. The beach itself is a level, sandy, huge area bordered by a rock wall, with a step down to the edge of the lake. Lots of beach chairs await you. A large dock is anchored to the rocks, where you can dock your boat, dive into the lake, cast your fishing line or kids can scoop fish with nets.
Sleeping arrangements:
- Maximum sleeping capacity – 12 people
- Security deposit forfeited if unregistered guests stay over night
o Master bedroom – 1 king size bed
o Guest bedroom – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs bedroom 1 – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs bedroom 2 – 1 queen size bed
o Downstairs rec room bedroom - 2 queen size beds
There is also a crib on site for infants.


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Transformation Coach
Boxing Coach
Personal Trainer
Nutrition Coach
I'm Kat and I run the show around here at 12 Rounds Boxing. That's not meant to come across as arrogant but 12 Rounds was built from my drive and passion to create a community where like minded people can actually enjoy getting fit and all the physical, mental and social benefits that boxing brings. Oh yeah and I do like to boss the other trainers around too 🙂
I might be small but I have big ideas and a big heart. I'm incredibly passionate about fitness and boxing but even more so in helping people build confidence and overcome any barriers that have stopped them achieving their full potential. Sounds cheesy but it's true. My passion comes from my own struggle with not only my weight but lack of confidence and self belief. I don't believe in letting anything hold me back these days. Infact tell me I can't do something and I'll sure as hell prove you wrong. I took part part in my first boxing match at 36. Overcoming my own fears and to prove that age or lack of confidence won't stop me. This is a philosophy I want to share with my clients.
I've worked with everyone from celebrities to CEOs and stay at home mums. Even though I love working hard and training hard, I now realise the importance of balance and take a more holistic approach to my training. My 1.1 programmes not only involve a training and nutritional approach but also involve coaching my clients to understand what's behind their struggles and create not only lasting results but a lifestyle that brings them true happiness.
Along with 12 Rounds Boxing I also run Box to Believe – workshops and retreats that help you train both your body and mind www.boxtobelieve.com
My programmes are not for everyone, if you just want a workout, I'm prob not your girl. Along with physical training I focus a lot on mindset work. In fact I'll work your brain just as hard as your body. I believe changing habits and lifestyle starts with re-wiring your brain to change how you think about things
If you're someone who wants to enjoy the journey and not just the results, if you like having fun and keen to learn and grow into the best version of yourself fill out the form below and we can talk more about how I can help you


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The Power of Intuition: How to Use Your Gut Feelings to Make Better Decisions at Work
Crown Publishing Group, Dec 18, 2007 - Business & Economics - 352 pages
At times in our careers, we've all been aware of a "gut feeling" guiding our decisions. Too often, we dismiss these feelings as "hunches" and therefore untrustworthy. But renowned researcher Gary Klein reveals that, in fact, 90 percent of the critical decisions we make is based on our intuition. In his new book, THE POWER OF INTUITION, Klein shows that intuition, far from being an innate "sixth sense," is a learnable--and essential--skill.
Based on interviews with senior executives who make important judgments swiftly, as well as firefighters, emergency medical staff, soldiers, and others who often face decisions with immediate life-and-death implications, Klein demonstrates that the expertise to recognize patterns and other cues that enable us--intuitively--to make the right decisions--is a natural extension of experience.
Through a three-tiered process called the "Exceleration Program," Klein provides readers with the tools they need to build the intuitive skills that will help them make tough choices, spot potential problems, manage uncertainty, and size up situations quickly. Klein also shows how to communicate such decisions more effectively, coach others in the art of intuition, and recognize and defend against an overdependence on information technology.
The first book to demystify the role of intuition in decision making, THE POWER OF INTUITION is essential reading for those who wish to develop their intuition skills, wherever they are in the organizational hierarchy.
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Your Learning Curve
Using Analysis to Support Our Intuitions
WAYs To APPLY
2 Selling the Company
3 A Dam That Failed
1 The Invisible Adversary
1 Creating a Microclimate
3 Wielding STICC
Coaching Others to Develop Strong Intuitions
1 Keeping Your CoPilot in the Dark
Overcoming the Problems with Metrics
1 Banking on Metrics
5 Schwarzkopf Presses the Attack
SmartTechnology Can Make Us Stupid
6 Numb and Number
Getting CreativeHow to Go Beyond Brainstorming
2 The Birth of the 401k
How to Improvise and Adapt Plans
1 The Japanese Robots
A Case Study
WAYs To SAFEGUARD
1 Covering Fine
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Low Spirits is our latest project! It's a half-hour scripted mystery/ horror comedy web series. Its unique "choose your own adventure" style of storytelling and social media program allows the audience to take control of the story and even place themselves inside an episode for a truly thrilling interactive web experience.
Felix Low is an ageing hipster turned psychic detective with a little bit of a substance abuse problem. In his defense, Low claims that when he's drunk or high he becomes acutely attuned to paranormal phenomena. Even when he's fighting a hangover, he hears voices, sees spirits and casts out demons.
Ken Downs is Felix Low's agent and best, maybe only, friend. He brings Low cases to solve, but he's concerned that Low's addictions are getting out of control. He believes that after finding and fighting so many terrible apparitions and things that go bump in the night, Low might be losing his nerve.
In Low Spirits, each case Felix Low investigates will have two different solutions. The crimes committed in each episode will either be the result of supernatural forces or they will have more scientific explanations. A tech billionaire's household staff is dying off. Is it
the curse of a mummy he looted from the Middle East, or a business rival's attempt to ruin him? In each episode of "Low Spirits" it will be up the viewer to decide which ending they want to see.
At a certain point in each episode of Low Spirits, viewers will be asked to vote on whether they want to see the supernatural or non-supernatural ending to Low's case. The ending with the most votes is the one that will be made available on the website for viewers to see.
At the end of the series' initial run, the "alternate" endings will be made available on the website.


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Susan Page of USA Today is reporting that President Obama's re-election campaign launches an initiative this week aimed at rekindling the connection with younger voters that helped fuel his 2008 campaign.
The outreach effort, called Greater Together, will tap Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites and target students on colleges and universities in key states, such as the University of Wisconsin, Ohio State University and Penn State.
The initiative's website will go up Tuesday, and the first of a series of "Obama Student Summits" will be held Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, featuring Mayor Michael Nutter and Obama campaign manager Jim Messina. The summit and future ones on other campuses will solicit questions and feedback on a live Twitter feed.
Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, former executive director of Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and a daughter of Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), will head the initiative.
President Obama changed the game in 2008 with his use of new media to gain young voters and propel himself into the White House. While there are several million young people who weren't able to vote in the last election but are now eligible, the president, Messina and Butterfield-Jones will have to convince them that they have a better shot at employment with President Obama as opposed to the Republican contenders. That shouldn't be too hard, with the GOP trouncing Obama's Jobs Act and filibustering the smaller parts of it that he's trying to push through.
Read more at USA Today.
In other news: Candorville: The Judge's Daughter.


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Goodness. Well, I don't think that any of us were expecting that. The build up had been about as horrific as could be. A terrible performance against the Czech Republic that was not masked by a flukey, last minute equaliser in front of a booing crowd. Then, a disjointed performance against an Andorran team that is about as limited as international teams come. There were rumours of discontent within the England squad, and the sense of unease was further strengthened by Croatia's workmanlike win against Kazakhstan at the weekend. The omens were bad. This had all the required ingredients of being a potential humiliation for an England team that has been stuttering for over two years, now. For once, however, England managed to not live down to expectations, and managed their best performance since they beat Germany in Munich seven years ago almost to the week.
For those of us that had confidently predicted a completely abject England capitulation, the first half wasn't as bad as it might we expected. True enough, Rooney and Lampard were both initially as anonymous as the invisible man on a reconnaissance mission for the CIA, but Heskey looked surprisingly unlumbering up front and the Croatian defence occasionally looked panicked when England moved forward. When they broke, they broke fluidly, and gave Croatia a couple of scares before they scored after twenty-six minutes. The goal, when it came, was the result of some benevolent defending. Cranjic's attempted clearance bounced off a team mate and conveniently into the path of Theo Walcott, who drove the ball across Pletikosa and in. It was, in many respects, less than they deserved. Croatia should, after all, have taken the lead after twelve minutes, when James fumbled a corner and Vedran Corluka shot wide at the second attempt from close range. Within a couple of minutes of taking the lead, Walcott, who by this point seemed to tearing Croatia apart on his own, shot across the face of goal and wide, but Croatia still looked the more convincing team going forward, with James spilling a second cross just before half-time.
The second half couldn't have started much worse for Croatia. They had started kicking England as soon as they went a goal down, and they seemed to start the second half in the same manner, with an appalling foul and straight red card arguably putting the result beyond any doubt. Just eight minutes of the second half had been played when Robert Kovac barged into Joe Cole elbows first and sent him flying. Playing against ten men, the result was a formality from here-on in. On fifty-nine minutes, Lampard's pass found Heskey, who in turn teed up Theo Walcott to drive in a second goal that looked remarkably similar to his first. A further four minutes had passed before Jermaine Jenas (Joe Cole's replacement after Kovac's assault) pulled the ball back for Wayne Rooney to end his recent drought and make it 3-0. Frank Lampard then had a goal disallowed after Emile Heskey tripped a Croatian defender. Such was the brittle confidence surrounding the England team that, three minutes later, nerves were being shredded again. John Terry appeared to be kicked in the head by a high boot from Darijo Srna, but the referee waves play on and, with Terry hopelessly out of position (and injured), Mario Mandzukic rolled the ball under David James to pull the score back to 3-1 with ten minutes still to play. We needn't, for once, have worried. With Croatia pushing forward to try and pull a second goal back, Wayne Rooney fed a perfect pass for Walcott to complete his hat-trick and make the score a scarcely believable 4-1.
England aren't going to win the 2010 World Cup, and there are still plenty of opportunities for them to make a mess of qualifying for the finals. There is every likelihood that this will be a false dawn. It's hardly as if there have never been any in the past, is it? More importantly than this, it's important that everyone keeps a lid on their expectation. Not only is English arrogance profoundly irritating, but it only increases the pressure on a limited team to unmanageable levels. For once, though, it is possible to allow a glimmer of optimism into our lives about their chance, and this seemed most unlikely earlier this evening. Even more surprising than the cohesiveness of England's performance this evening, however, was the extent to which Croatia simply didn't turn up. It was disappointing to see a team with so much talent resort to some pretty dreadful tactics once they went a goal down. I thought that this sort of thing didn't really happen in the modern game any more. To this end, they deserved everything that they got.