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Handmade Superior Leather Briefcase Messenger Bag with 14" 15" Laptop / 13" 15" MacBook Sleeve(z01)
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Handmade Superior Leather Briefcase / Messenger Bag -- with a 14" 15" Laptop / 13" 15" MacBook Sleeve
This handmade leather bag is made with selected materials. The properties of superior cowhide and vintage design make this item unique.
All hand stitched, works excellent.
A truly one of a kind item!
Material: superior cowhide from Italy; durable cotton fabric lining; bronze tone hardware
Color: reddish brown
W: 14.6" (37 cm)
H: 11.8" (30 cm)
D: 3.5" (9 cm)
Weight: 1.8Kg
Internal structure: wall zippered pocket; cell phone pocket; wallet pocket; laptop / MacBook sleeve
- It fits 14" laptop, 15" laptop, 13" MacBook or 15" MacBook Pro.
- Adjustable shoulder strap, which is also detachable.
- Its versatility allows you to wear it as a hand briefcase, laptop bag, shoulder bag and messenger bag.
IMPORTANT!!! Please, provide your correct delivery address and a phone NO. for express delivery when purchasing.
Worldwide shipping takes about 8-15days to USA and most of countries normally, we can deliver cargoes to every corner in the world
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Your satisfaction is very important to us. No questions will be asked. If you are not satisfactory with the merchandises, please just mail it back in 2 weeks, you will receive a refund
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We are excited to annouce that Apple Butter Cake Designs is now providing specialty cake design in Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, and Powder Springs. Now you can enjoy the mouth watering taste of Georgia's Best Cakes.
Apple Butter Cake Designs offer:
Wedding Cakes
Birthday Cakes
Baby Shower Cakes
Specialty Cakes
Custom Cakes
Choosing a the best cake for your special day, can be fun and delicious. At Apple Butter Cake Designs you may choose to arrange for a cake tasting. That's right, before your special event you may try any of our delicious mouth watering cakes.
When it comes to your style of cake, simply tell us what you like and we will make it for you. Does the guest of honor love to play his guitar? Let us carve a guitar out of cake and decorate it to match the real thing. Is your daughter having a Barbie Party? How about a cake that looks like a Purse? Your guest of honor deserves a cake they will remember. Let Apple Butter Cake Designs design a cake they will never forget.
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Apple Butter Bakery & Cake Designs is Now Serving Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, and Surrounding Areas
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Atlanta Custom Cake Design
Apple Butter Bakery & Cake Design provides delicious custom cake design for your wedding cake, birthday cake, and baby shower cake to residents in Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw and surrounding areas. Custom cake design can be made simple with Apple Butter Cakes . First we give you our entire gallery of custom cakes to choose from. Then we consult you on your custom cake idea to see exactly how you would like your cake to look. We guarantee you that we will provide beautiful and delicious cakes.
Apple Butter Cakes specializes in custom cakes of all kinds. We are not like the common bakery that bakes cakes and sits them out for people to purchase. All our work is customized to your specific request. If you are interested in having a cake tasting call (404) 494-0348. We would love to bake you up to 3 of our delicious flavors to help you decide on the perfect cake for your special day.
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Lots of us find Bach enchanting. His mathematically complex music seems to satisfy a dual need for order and feeling. So I booked a ticket to hear his St John Passion performed in the glorious Sheldonian Theatre last night, fully expecting to be moved.
I got something more. It was the first time that I have really paid close attention to the words. I heard that familiar story of Jesus' trial and execution, but found that the soaring music amplified its meaning to send a shiver down the spine. A spiritual challenge, but a joy too.
If you have time today, then ignore all other distractions and join Bach to meditate on some of this:
"My soul, think how a heavenward-guiding flower springs from the thorns that pierce the Saviour's head. Consider in anxious relief, in bitter joy, with a heart torn between grief and consolation, how his suffering is your most precious treasure."


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I had really thought I'd be able to find something useful to put down here a little more often, but if I'm not careful, the only journal entries I'm making are the ones around New Year ...
It's just that I'm rather busy with other things at the moment and painting cars just isn't very high on the priority list. Or not yet actually, because although I'm the only Corvette driver in our team at the moment, we will be moving to another car set and chances are that more of us will get back into the Vette's again.
So who knows, we may need more cars for the team and that makes clearing time for putting in the effort less tricky.
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T.H.I.N.C. Music Talent Search
Dates: Tuesday, August 2nd – Friday, September 30th
Location: Online
Submissions Open: Submissions are open now!
Submissions Close: Fri Sep 30
Submission Fee: 10.00
Event Description:
T.H.I.N.C. Music is seeking great songwriters, producers and performers in the R&B, Hip Hop and Pop genres. T.H.I.N.C. is looking for fresh sounds. If you have great songs or are a great performer, submit your music.
Aside from label consideration, at least one artist will be selected from these submissions to collaborate on an upcoming single with Artist, Songwriter and Actress…TRUTH HURTS. This will result in radio airplay and exposure on iTunes, Amazon, and other major music sites for her upcoming album.
T.H.I.N.C. Music is a publishing company, music label and talent development enterprise that seeks to be the top resource company for record companies and other music entities seeking outstanding compositions, productions, artists and related music services.
The producer/songwriter/artist is required to submit their RPK for consideration. Submitted music will be heard and critiqued.
Judging Panel: DJ Quik (Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Truth Hurts, Kurupt, Jadakiss & More), Jazze Pha (Producer has worked with Cee Lo Green, Mary J Blige, T.I., Usher & more), Focus (Producer for Aftermath), The Real Etc. (Artist/Songwriter) and Steve Raze (Executive VP of Digital Content at AllHipHop.com).
If interested in the T.H.I.N.C. Music Talent Search do not contact T.H.I.N.C. Music outside of Reverbnation. Submissions are taken here.


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Vapefest, the original UK vaping event, has been running under that banner every year since 2010. The hard-working team have always looked for ways to improve and expand. Originally a pub beer garden vapemeet, Vapefest has experienced huge support from the vaping public meaning that last year the event moved to the 53-acre site in Shrewsbury.
Free camping is available on site while those seeking to make a long weekend of it can check into one of the many B&Bs or hotels in the area surrounding Shrewsbury, a town fully geared up for visitors. Each year the team produce a guide that will answer almost all of your questions, this year there is also a Top Tips section too.
One of the reasons for the massive popularity of Vapefest, in addition to the laidback friendly nature, is the free aspect to it. Ric, one of the organisers, commented: "UK Vapefest has always been a free entry event for the public. Last year quite a few people said they would pay. We're not keen on charging, so if you want to show your appreciation please put some money into one of Garry Dibley's Children in Need collection buckets."
Another highlight has always been the incredible raffle; the quality and volume of items to win each year is awe-inspiring. "This year there will be two raffles instead of one big one," added Ric, "tickets can be bought from the Soundstage marquee." The raffle info page will grow and grow as we move closer to the event with over 75 additions in the pipeline.
Over EIGHTY vendors and manufacturers are already confirmed at this early stage meaning that one day is probably not enough to get round them all. Juice makers, mod manufacturers and vendors will be attending but, in addition, this year the organisers have invited the French modders collective to feature in the modders area. One look at their pages shows what incredible work they are doing: Animodz, Créavap, Mod in France, Vape Prod and Vape Tools.
Mention has to be given to the entertainment this year - and we're talking more than the team from Manabush twirling nipple tassles. DJ Billy Idle will be spinning tunes throughout the event, an eclectic mix of dance floor anthems and classics, from the late 80's to last week.
Bands are also featuring this year:
- JOHK, a fantastic punk band from Poitiers, France. They have an album on iTunes so you can sample a load of tracks - or buy them.
- Leicester's alt rockers Omaha.
- LIVE/WIRE, described as the ultimate salute AC/DC.
Plus, we are delighted to announce that this year we will have a Planet Of The Vapes marquee. POTV members who would like to meet up with other forum users or escape the blazing sun, just need to keep an eye out for our logo and make yourself at home.
As much as there is already so much confirmed there will be many additions to come. "Please keep up to date with any changes via the website," Ric suggested. The official Vapefest 2015 page can be found here and there is also a Vapefest Facebook page.


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Scrap Car Haggerston, EN4, Scrap your car for free
Scrap Car Haggerston are your Haggerston (EN4), London based free scrap car collection service. Scrap cars can cause you severe problems, if you have an old car that you are not using you will still be expected to keep the car taxed. Do not pay to have your old scrap car collected. We will pick up your old scrap car for you FREE!
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As well as offering a completely free collection, we are also currently able to offer cash for scrap cars in Haggerston depending upon the weight of the vehicle!
If you'd like us to make you an offer just ask when calling or add 'CASH QUOTE PLEASE' in the 'Additional Info' box when submitting our online form.
- DVLA notification
- Nationwide coverage
- Convenient collection times
- Environment agency approved recycling facilities
- Completely free collection!
Complete the form to the right or just give us a call on 0800 043 5100!
Choose Scrap Car Haggerston
Keeping customer satisfaction as a priority we have many happy customers in the London area. Considering that we have been trading in and out of Haggerston we know the area very well and can be with you when you need us. At Scrap Car Haggerston, our service also includes a very fast response and we will always be with you in your specified time slot. We are open 24/7 and are available to you 365 days a year, and we will work around you commitments.
We take care to ensure that your vehicle is disposed of in the right way. Unscrupulous companies might sell your old car rather than destroying it, in a lot of cases such as these they do not even inform the DVLA of any change of ownership. This can cause you to receive fines, legally the car is still registered to you. When we collect a scrap car in Haggerston we always ensure that the DVLA have been notified that the car is going to be scrapped, so that should keep your mind at rest. When we dispose of an old car we always ensure that whatever can be recycled is and we often reuse a lot of parts, keeping the impact on out environment as low as possible.
Make sure you do your bit for the local community and scrap your car in the correct way. If your area looks unsightly due to abandoned cars, we can help, call Scrap Car Haggerston, we will help keep our streets clean and tidy. The free and easy scrap car collection company, call us today!
The car scrappage scheme
The car scrappage scheme in Haggerston might seem like a great idea at first. However, you cannot purchase any vehicle on this scheme. You won't be able to go and buy any car you wish. People seem to get very frustrated as this deal is not available on all cars, only certain cars are available in the car scrappage deals.
How to scrap your car
It's so easy to scrap your car in Haggerston. Just by picking up the phone you will learn a lot about our service. Otherwise, please feel free to take a look at our guide to help you scrap your car before you call or book.
Reasons to scrap your car
There will be many reasons for you to scrap your car. Experience shows that most of the time a car is scrapped as it is no longer road worthy, usually failing it MOT. If you have a scrap car that is unusable you need to either declare it off the road or scrap it, otherwise your will continue to need to pay road tax on the car.
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Dallas Stars 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 FINALNHL.com @NHLdotcom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- It's taken 37 games for the Dallas Stars to top the .500 mark. Now they're shooting a lot higher.
Brenden Morrow and Mike Modano each had a goal and an assist to lead the way to a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, the Stars' fourth win in a row.
"We've had a lot of pressure on us," Morrow said after the Stars improved to 17-16-4-0. "We've not met expectations. But now we're getting some effort back. We weren't getting any breaks, but now we are."
Modano, who scored eight seconds into the game, and Morrow each have at least one point in those last four wins. Morrow has goals in the last four.
Defensemen Richard Matvichuk and Teppo Numminen also had goals for the Stars, who won despite not having a shot on goal in the third period. Columbus had just four, setting a franchise record for fewest shots by both teams in a period.
Rick Nash scored his league-leading 23rd goal for the Blue Jackets, coming off their first road win of the season at Chicago on Friday. Nikolai Zherdev and Lasse Pirjeta added goals.
The Stars -- and goaltender Marty Turco -- had their streak of allowing one goal or less stopped at seven games, one off the team record.
"The type of streak he's on is tough to keep up," Modano said of Turco. "He's done more than enough to help us win some games. It's time we did something for him."
After the opening puck was dropped, the Stars made three routine passes before Modano netted his eighth goal of the season. The goal was the second-fastest in Dallas history, a second off the record set five years ago by Joe Nieuwendyk -- and tied for the ninth-fastest ever in the NHL. It was also the quickest goal ever surrendered by the Blue Jackets.
Modano's shot came from just inside the blue line on the left wing and clanked in off the far post, beating Blue Jackets goaltender Fred Brathwaite on the glove side.
"It was a bit of a knuckler," Modano said. "I don't know if it moved a little. I caught it on the edge and I caught a pretty good piece of it."
Morrow then redirected Philippe Boucher's slap shot for his ninth on the power play. The Stars were 1-for-3 on the power play after coming in ranked 27th in the NHL in converting man-advantage opportunities on the road.
Columbus pulled to 2-1 on a highlight-reel goal by Zherdev. The Russian rookie, still dealing with possible problems regarding military obligations in his home country, skated from the left dot through the high slot and whipped a wrister past Turco.
Just over a minute later the Stars made it 3-1. Numminen scored on a soft goal, his unobstructed slap shot from the point trickling between Brathwaite's leg pads. It was the defenseman's first goal in a Stars uniform since being acquired in an offseason trade with Phoenix.
Modano's goal "should not happen," a disgusted Brathwaite said. "From there they kept coming at us and made it 2-0. Then we get back in the game and their third one, that puck can't go in. We're starting to work hard and take it to them and they get a weak goal like that."
Marc Denis replaced Brathwaite in goal to start the second period.
"We battled back, but I'm getting sick and tired of pulling goaltenders," Blue Jackets coach Doug MacLean said.
After Rob DiMaio fed Matvichuk on a backdoor jam shot to make it 4-1, Nash scored in his third game in a row when he wristed it in from the right dot through heavy traffic.
"He was drafted where he was for a reason," Turco said of Nash, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2002. "It was a good shot. I've not been beaten clean in a long time."
Pirjeta's second goal pulled the Blue Jackets within a goal with 6:44 left, but the Stars and Turco sealed off the defensive end.


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The irrigation machines are part of a project of agriculture. To achieve this goal, small projects are required to be achieved beforehand such as piping, electrical power line, pump station, well, etc.
Our highly experienced engineers and staff are trained to complete all related projects from design to the commissioning. The official authorization for designing the land assures us to meet all needs of our customers while our partners in construction assure the projects according to the requirement of costumers.
In this regard we provide the services as follow:
1- Design of land, irrigation systems, pump stations, electrical power lines and piping
2- Constructing pump station, electrical power lines, piping and other necessary facilities by our partners
3- Supplying the irrigation machines such as center-pivot, linear, center-linear, universal linear, etc.
4- Installing, commissioning , repairing, maintenance and modification of other brands machines
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Forum Post: SPEAKING UP: one of our most powerful weapons. Say it out loud to EMBOLDEN others to do the same.
Posted 6 years ago on Jan. 1, 2013, 9:58 p.m. EST by therising
This content is user submitted and not an official statement
At critical moments, whether with our friends, family, coworkers or strangers, we must not remain silent. We must speak up and say it out loud: "The emperor has no clothes."
Speaking up, however awkward, emboldens the silent majority to speak up too. It's sound so simple and yet it is so powerful. We need to awaken to the enormous impact of listening to others speak up. And we need to awaken to the power of setting an example by speaking up, taking the stigma off speaking of what we feel and see....speaking up to say the emperor has no clothes. It can shake the foundations of power if enough are emboldened.
What has become clear is that a silent majority already feels the way we do in their bones. Polls from major news outlets last fall showed that 40 - 50% of the American public supported OccupyWall Street. Do you think they feel any better today about corporate hijacking of our republic, the destruction of the environment or the wrecking of our economy and children's futures? The trick isn't to convince them. It's to do whatever small things we can to make people feel comfortable saying things out loud. That coupled with subsequent positive action steps and positive vision of what other world is possible will continue the virtuous cycle and lead us to powerful transformation, real individual opportunity and genuine community.
Simply listening to someone who is speaking up or speaking up yourself is powerful and revolutionary act. Speaking up is a real nonviolent threat to the power structure, hence the tanks in Tiannamen and the riot police violently evicting peaceful American citizens from parks and public spaces. Hence the pepper spray. Hence the massive propaganda.
And the best way to fight this is to do the opposite of rage. We need to be nonviolent but we need to be shrewd, calm and calculating. This can be won. It will be won. I can see it now. I can feel it in my bones.
Other links to check out on this topic:
The Emperor and his Clothes: HOW ONE PERSON RAISING THEIR VOICE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE -- the tenor of the times--- http://occupywallst.org/forum/we-have-the-power-to-turn-this-world-around-this-o/
WE HAVE THE POWER (using direct action and web in tandem): http://occupywallst.org/forum/we-dont-see-the-power-we-have-in-our-hands-to-tran/
They did it in Iceland and it worked. This will blow you away: http://sue-adams.hubpages.com/hub/iceland-shows-how-to-solve-economic-crisis (read the short reticle 1st and then check out the short video at top of article. It'll make your day!).


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Earth & City
Toronto, ON
Vendor Website: www.earthandcity.ca
Social Media Accounts: Twitter - @earthandcity, Instagram - @earthandcity, facebook.com/earthandcity
Primary Contact: Lisa Sweetman, info(at)earthandcity.ca
Market Staff: Lisa Sweetman
Description of their products: This season we will be selling fresh collard wraps and breakfast bowls with house made granola, local fruit and coconut kefir. For lunch we have bean/grain bowls and salads with local vegetables. We also sell dips/spreads/sauces (kale pesto, hummus, and lentil) and flatbreads (dehydrated breads and crackers). For beverages we sell local fruit/veg smoothies, lemonades, iced teas, sodas, and for snacks/desserts we sell cookies, macaroons, squares, and other sweets. Our cold weather offerings include hot drinks, hot soups, and hot breakfasts.
Information about the Company: Earth + City is an exciting and innovative business in Toronto. We prepare healthy, plant-based food in tandem with the Ontario growing season. All of our ingredients are thoughtfully chosen, with a focus on seasonal availability. Our produce is sourced from many regional farms, often purchased at our farmers' markets. The pantry staples in our kitchen are gluten-free, mainly organic, and frequently ordered through local food vendors. Our food is available at farmers' markets, in local shops, by ordering online, or for catered events.


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So, you've got a cuppa, a biscuit and 10 minutes to spare? Sit back, relax and let our specialist dermatologists talk you through some dermatology CPD.
We have partnered with the leading veterinary community web sites to provide easy access to our Vetruus Bites and enable vets and nurses to become involved too.
The dermatology gallery is a great way help build a library which everyone in the profession can refer to and it is curated by European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Sue Paterson, MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS, who'll be able to comment on your cases.
Vets should head to www.vetsurgeon.org and nurses should visit www.vetnurse.co.uk.
Simply log in and then choose "Dermatology" from the 'Galleries' menu.
We'll add more videos soon so check back regularly. Or, why not upload a video or picture of your own of any interesting dermatology cases you see? Just follow the upload instructions.


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Bio: Birth Place: Czech Republic
Hailing from the Czech Republic, Jenifer Jane is a beautiful brunette that you definitely want to check out! From her peppy personality to her bubble butt, Jenifer's got a bounce in her step, and that enthusiasm comes through in her scenes. From her sensual toying scenes to her passionate sex scenes with fellow pornstar Ridge, Jenifer is putting together a body of work that will stand the test of time. It's hard to watch a Jenifer Jane scene without a smile on your face, largely because of how much fun you can tell she's having when sucking hard cock. Said to be an absolute joy on set, maybe it's her smile, maybe it's her big tits, but everyone loves to have Jenifer around!


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That's going on RIGHT NOW! In fact, here you are! Wheee!!
If you're in
Central MA and like Yard Sales, grab your Smartphone and attend TWO BSER events at the same time! Congratulations - you've surpassed horse-lover's Zen.
If you're near Central, MA, join the Bay State Equine Rescue at the Wong Dynasty, in Holden MA for a night with Jerry Caruso and other excellent comedians. Visit our website for more info!
Every horse person needs them! Save money on your shavings while helping Bay State Equine Rescue get theirs. Visit our website for more info!
Events for 2011
Save on Shavings - every spring and Fall
Wine, Beer, and Liquor tasting at the Castle Restaurant
Hands on Horses: Learn the basics of horse care and training with this BSER Program
Old Sturbridge Village Sponsored Trail Ride
2011 Blogathon with Trish
Gigantic Yard Sale
Join BSER at the Equine Affaire!
In other words, as a rescue, we do more than just take in horses. We work with the community to educate them about horses. When we say we want to make the world a better place for horses - we mean it!
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Marwadi University is delighted to announce Marwadi University Common Admission Test (MUCAT 2018) - Phase 2. In view of the announcement made by the Gujarat Govt. requesting to extend admission dates and due to the delay in declaration of Board Exam results in a few states, the university has decided to arrange the MUCAT 2018 (Phase 2) to allow prospective students to get an opportunity to enroll for admissions at Marwadi University.
Students may check eligibility norms of various programs and apply for MUCAT 2018 (Phase 2) via online mode or at Marwadi University campus.
An integrated and landscaped campus
Engaging, interactive and technology driven learning Infrastructure
10,000+ Job opportunities created 1500+ Companies visited
Highly advanced infrastructure with all the latest technological equipment & services
Faculty from industries & reputed institutions, with highest no. of Ph.D Faculty
Independent vertical with latest technologies & infrastructure
2000 capacity hostel facilities for boys & girls with hall & recreation room
Laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, hardware, software & teaching aids
Seminars, visits, projects & counseling sessions by experts from reputed industries
4 acres sport complex with lake-side track for walking & jogging
Training for language, communication and character building
Marwadi University syllabus along with innovative teaching methodology with classrooms, lab work, project training, team work, industrial visits, case studies ensures that students are always updated with the current knowledge.
Marwadi University nurture every student for the Global Careers through the rigorous skill enhancement programs thereby bridges the gap of students coming out from education system and requirement of corporate world
Marwadi University aims to deliver holistic experiences to students to ensure their success not only in academics & professional careers, but also their overall life. Tertiary institution is created with the objective to make students more competent by imparting life skills, leadership skills and to foster the spirit of respect towards the society
Entrepreneurial people, excellent infrastructure, stable governance & business friendly policies.
Located on the banks of River Aji and Nirari, Rajkot is in te fast lane of progress with distinctly urban architecture and industrial developments. These are following city highlights:
MUCAT exams will be conducted for B.Sc- Micobiology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Agriculture, BBA, BBA-Hons, B.Com, B.Com-Hons, BBA-FM, B.Com.-LLB Hons., BA-LLB Hons.BCA, BCA-Hons., B.Des. M.Sc- Chemistry,Microbiology,Bio-Technology, Physics, Maths, Environment Science


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Sophie Morgan is 23 and has always done the right thing. She's caused no stress for her family, worked hard through university, has taken a successful leap onto the career ladder and nurtured a reasonably healthy bank balance. It's no small surprise then when, on a post relationship break-up, mini-break to Antwerp, she pursues a pair of thieves who steal her friend's handbag. But this is only the start of her world being turned upside down. She quickly learns that vampires exist, her neighbors aren't what they seem and new boyfriends can be found in the strangest of situations. – Goodreads.com
I've certainly read my share of vampire books, but this was somewhat of a new take and a fun read.
Sophie is an easy character to like. She's not perfect – she occasionally acts before she thinks, struggles with the right decisions, and is completely insecure when it comes to men – but that's what makes it easy to relate to her character. The way her relationship with Mickey gradually developed was very believable and a refreshing change from what I've seen in other books of this genre. Sophie's questionable choices got her into some interesting predicaments in this book, but she never backed down from challenges and played the hand she was dealt.
There were some repetitive words and incorrect word choices in some areas that may have been missed in editing and I felt like the first part of the book contained some backstory that could have been woven into the storyline a little better instead of having several pages of explanation about Sophie's life.
Relative Strangers has some good laughs, a lot of action, very likable characters, and a nice twist at the end that sets up the next book in this series. A very enjoyable read!
This review is based on a digital copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.


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Renee Post
Assistant Professor, Communications Coordinator
Academic Divisions - Arts, Humanities
Fine & Performing Arts Building
856-691-8600, 1470
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B.A. Elizabethtown College
M.A. Rowan University
Ed.D. Wilmington University
She is the advisor for Media Communications club and Co-Advisor for PTK, CCC's student honors society. She volunteers for CCC's Talent Show, Poetry Slam, One Book One College and Student Activities (SAAC). She was selected as CCC's Professor of the Year in 2014.
Post is currently enrolled in Wilmington University's Organizational Leadership & Innovation Doctoral program. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Elizabethtown College in 1992 and her Master of Arts degree from Rowan University in 1994.
Post is also a Rowan University adjunct faculty member teaching Fundraising & Development (Graduate Level) as well as Integrated College Composition and Public Speaking since 1998.
Her awards, grants and fellowships include ELF funding secured for CCC program equipment, Department of Education Writing and Resource Center grant for Rowan's Camden Campus, New Jersey Cultural Trust Strategic Planning Grant, New Jersey State Council on the Arts four-year Staffing Grant, Gloucester County Cultural & Heritage Commission Art Grants, Target, Inc. Community Partners in the Arts Grant, Juvenile Justice Department grant for Boys and Girls Club of Paulsboro, and Rowan University Graduate Assistantship-Marketing and Publications.
She has consulted for Literacy Volunteers of America and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. She also volunteers for the American Red Cross and her children's Home & School and Soccer Associations.
Post is passionate about communication, education and the performing arts. During the summers, as Executive Director, she manages the 25-year old theater company, Learning Stages, teaching young people about the theater process through educational workshops.
She resides in Pitman, NJ with her husband Dean, her children, Owen (13) and Abigail (11), and her dogs, Roxie and Reggie (adopted from Cumberland's SPCA).


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If you're anything like us, your dogs and cats are an important part of your life. Pets are now, more than ever, an integral part of our lives. Unfortunately we are not able to take our pets everywhere we go in Australia. At times we need to travel without them and when we do we want to make sure they are looked after with love and care.
At Fur Kids Resort we offer you peace of mind accommodation for your much loved pet.
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Our mission is simple: To love and care for each and every animal just like we would want someone to take care of ours.
We guarantee to feed your pet on a premium diet, provide fresh water at all times, keep you pet in a hygienic environment and to interact with it every day.


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Since the 1990s, North Carolina's North Mecklenburg County has become a fertile testing ground for the principles of the New Urbanism. The town of Huntersville, in particular, has been the nucleus of several innovative New Urbanist projects, including the new neighborhood of Vermillion and the redevelopment of Anchor Mill.
On 400 acres adjoining the downtown of Huntersville, the Bowman Development Group is building Vermillion with a DPZ-designed master plan that integrates the new community with the historic town. The rolling Piedmont terrain inspired a picturesque neighborhood and streetscape design. A creekway running through Vermillion is a central organizing element and connects to a countywide greenway system. Public space along the creek forms a 1/2-mile-long park ranging from 250 to 1,000 feet in width.
The layout of the first 35-acre section focuses on William Bowman Square, a formally planned square lined with townhouses, live/work units, a development office, and a pizza pub. A more casually designed triangular close is bounded by single-family houses and a community church. This first phase of 180 residential units includes affordable apartments and houses sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. Every resident is within a five-minute walk of a stop on a jitney bus loop that will connect to a planned regional rail system. Development plans include construction of a school, a neighborhood swimming and recreation club, a small inn, offices, and additional retail.


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As a wave of protests against government corruption and misrule rolls from country to country, nervous autocrats are using the same formula to crush dissent.
From Russia, to Ukraine, to Venezuela, to Egypt, and beyond, there are copycat crackdowns: Arrest opposition leaders on absurd charges, hold show trials, beat - or sometimes shoot - protesters, and silence media that challenge the government's message. Then blame a foreign conspiracy for all that has gone wrong.
This formula kept many dictators in power in the 20th century. It is outdated in this one.
To understand why, let's look at the shameful trial last week of three respected journalists in Cairo.
Australian Peter Greste, and two colleagues who work for the Al Jazeera English TV channel, were charged Thursday with undermining Egypt's national security as they stood inside metal cages in a Cairo courtroom. The three were hauled out of their studio in Cairo's upscale Marriott Hotel in December, and have been held since, two of them in cold, insect-infested cells without access to needed medical treatment.
All three, including Egyptian Canadian Mohamed Fadel Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed, are highly respected journalists. Their real "crime" appears to have been that they worked for Al Jazeera, a broadcast network owned by Qatar. That Gulf emirate backs the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group that dominated Egypt's electoral politics until the army ousted the president last summer.
However, Al Jazeera's English-language service - unlike the Arabic service - is widely considered to be a credible, independent broadcast network. "We had been doing exactly as any responsible, professional journalist would," wrote Greste in a letter smuggled from prison, "recording and trying to make sense of the unfolding events with all the accuracy, fairness, and balance that our imperfect trade demands."
In its questionable effort to brand the Muslim Brotherhood a "terrorist organization," Egyptian officials seem intent on squelching any public discussion of how to heal a deeply divided society. Nor is it permissible to write about grave human-rights violations, such as the fatal shooting last summer of hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators at the Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque.
In the Egyptian version of "you are either with us or against us," even raising these subjects can mean arrest for treason. State-controlled television vilifies any government critics as traitors, and has branded the three arrested men "the Marriott cell" and run leaked footage of their arrest, accompanied by heavy music befitting a spy thriller. A Dutch journalist was named as a suspect - because she had met and talked with journalist Fahmy. She had to flee the country. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 60 journalists have been detained in Egypt since July.
A highly respected academic, the American University of Cairo's Emad Shahin, was roped into a treason trial of Muslim Brotherhood leaders, apparently because he has written and spoken about the need for political dialogue between Islamic and secular segments of society. This is vital in order to stabilize the country, given that the Brotherhood, despite its flaws, still has a substantial base of supporters. Never mind that efforts to erase it may drive some of its youth into the arms of the real terrorists, salafi groups that have taken root in Northern Sinai.
Never mind that arresting journalists and moderate critics (even liberal leaders of the Tahrir revolution) will boomerang.
That is already happening in Egypt. The hate speech pouring out of official media has further polarized the country and increased instability, without curbing terrorism. That, in turn, will make it harder for the president-in-waiting, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, to restart Egypt's moribund economy and provide jobs for its youth.
Gulf states may bail Egypt out in the short term, but in the long term, the country needs foreign investment, and tourists, to flourish. A xenophobic, bitterly divided country is not an attractive climate for either.
And officials who are frantic to control all information can lose touch with reality. This, even as the younger Internet generation manages to access information that the regime seeks to repress.
Case in point: Last month, prosecutors investigated an allegation that a babbling hand puppet in a TV ad for Vodaphone was sending coded instructions to Islamist terrorists. Officials from Vodafone Egypt were actually summoned to respond.
Tweeters and bloggers went wild with film clips of the chattering puppet. One English-language tweet by a Mohamed Abdul Fattah: "The Onion is shutting down their website citing unbeatable competition from the Egyptian government."
What's happening in Cairo should serve as a warning to other autocrats who use a simular formula for repression: A government that muzzles the media and shuts down dissent is setting itself up for future failure - or even farce - as the world and its young people look on.


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Thursday, December 2, 2010
OOTD- Stop and smell the roses!
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I've been on a perfume hunt as well. Right now I'm really liking the philosphy line of perfumes - Inner Grace is my favorite, but they're all great.ReplyDelete
You might want to check out Anthro's perfumes - they have a lot that are resonably priced (most are less than $50), and they smell so....Anthro. I love them, I'm just trying to figure out which to buy!
Anyway, I love that royal blue cardi wit the soft greys in your outfit!
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 8:13 AM
You look gooorgeous! I love your title and how it matches your outfit and your perfume quandries! Like Ashley, I also adore philosphy perfumes! I use Amazing Grace and my mom uses Pure Grace. They are both wonderful. I prefer Amazing Grace, though! If you are looking for a quick spritz of something that is literally "Fresh & Clean," I suggest trying Victoria's Secret PINK Fresh & Clean. It's not a perfume, but it lasts all day and smells incredible!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Try Flower Bomb by Viktor & RolfReplyDelete
YOu look great today! I just saw an add for a Kate Spade perfume I was interested in...can't for the life of me rememeber what it was called. I think it was a litle roller perfume now that I think of it. SOrry--that was so not helpful! =) hahaReplyDelete
You are just taunting me with those boots!ReplyDelete
I'm not a real perfume user. I have a fig body splash from Bath and Body Works that I sometimes wear and I wore Burberry Brit for a while before I ran out of it. I tend to buy perfume and never wear it so now I just don't buy it anymore.
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 9:27 AM
I recently searched for my new signature fragrance and selected Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana. It seems very clean--fresh out of the shower, type of scent. Plus, if you buy it on Amazon it is only $40 versus $65 in the department stores.ReplyDelete
Jenni--is the Kate Spade perfume you are referring to, Twirl?
Poppy by Coach is great scent, I also wear Be Delicious by Donna Karan. I love the top of you, so cute. Can't wait for my boots to arrive!!ReplyDelete
I love that pop of cobalt blue! You look really cute! I have the hardest time with fragrances, I love Lemon Sugar by Fresh, but not for Winter...I'm using up my bottle of John Varvatos which is really pretty, but a touch too floral to be my holy grail. Let us know what you decide on!ReplyDelete
I've been wanting to try flower bomb it smells so good. And I love Marc Jacobs Daisy too. Love this outift!ReplyDelete
Every time I try a scent it smells completely different on my skin than it does from the bottle/tester. I don't know what it is but it is frustrating and leaves me wearing Vanilla Lace body spray from Victoria Secret everyday!!! aaahhhhReplyDelete
I just ran out of Givenchy Irresistible. I'm not sure if it's still available in stores anymore--I hope so, though!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 1:09 PM
I love D&G Light Blue, Dior SHINE, Amarige by Givenchy, London by Burberry, and Oiseau Woman in Yellow (avail at Anthropologie)ReplyDelete
This outfit is so cute! I love how nicely the top compliments the color of your pants.ReplyDelete
In the winter I always return to wearing Prada Tendre. I love it! Not at all flowery but romantic for sure.
I like really sweet scents, so right now I'm loving Fantasy by Britney Spears and Aquolina Pink Sugar (at Sephora).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Love love LOVE this outfit! So young and FRESH!ReplyDelete
You KNOW I love that top!! Someone returned a pair of those boots in a 7 at my local store so I finally got to see them IRL and they are so gorgeous. Now I really get it!!!ReplyDelete
I'm a fan of Philosophy Grace. It's so feminine and light.
I recommend Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle. It's a very nice scent that works in the summer or winter.ReplyDelete
I love all these pieces...I just recently discovered DolceandGabbana The One. I've fallen in love with the clean scent. Not too cloying or floral.ReplyDelete
So far I have 2 pairs of boots that you have. So I keep stopping here to see what outfits you come up with I might be able to copy. This is a winner on you. Very cute Tricia. Love the Pop of Blue Cardi. I remember this top. It was used in an online outfit. The model was in a library. But I can't think of the name. Grrr..ReplyDelete
Are these the Cohort Pants that are by Pilcro? I've been eyeing them since they hit sale.
I'm very sensative to even the best scents. They make my neck break out. But I do love Narciso Rodriguez For Her. Got it at Sophora as a matter of fact. It's about the only Floral scent I have ever loved. I usually go for the Spice scents.
oh Tricia!!! you are wearing my FAVORITE top!!! love it! love it!!!!!!!!!!!! WANT IT! lolReplyDelete
you look absolutely gorgeous! Nice boots too! I love how you have paired them with your clothes!


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There are many sources for local history, not all of them obvious.
1) Local archives.
2) The features, buildings and other aspects of the locality. Thus streets may indicate ancient field patterns, and locality, street, public house and other names of features may indicate some aspects of history.
3) Newspapers and magazines - local, national and specific to a particular subject. This can include both the text (including letters) and the adverts.
4) What is happening in neighbouring localities.