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I generally don't like pictures of myself, let alone candid photos. I get a twist in my gut of self-consciousness and usually delete it upon viewing. I know I really should kick the habit, but admit it, nobody truly loves every selfie that they take. Recently however, Munch has learned to steal my phone and… Continue reading When little eyes are watching.
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The appearance of empathy
Dear Munch, It has been a while since I have written you a letter, and even though I have been taking a hiatus from social media, and my blogging seems to be scarcer than water in a desert (I blame technology for that one), I was struck by quite a miraculous moment today that I… Continue reading The appearance of empathy
Starbucks Vs. Diapers: The laughable factor.
Diapers are life. So is coffee. While living in North Carolina I cloth diapered Munch for a long time. When he became a growing and eating toddler, disposables took over and I didn't mind. $7.50 For a pack of diapers a week is doable (and then there of course is bulk diaper buying from Sams… Continue reading Starbucks Vs. Diapers: The laughable factor.
Homemade Flashcards
It is no secret that I want to home school Munch. Homeschooling doesn't start at a certain age. Homeschooling is ALL the time, anywhere and with anything. Its all about hands on learning and since we do that anyway, I know the future will be a wonderful adventure. (I myself have been home schooled, and… Continue reading Homemade Flashcards
KonMari: 1 week update- Clothing
Well Ladies and Gents, it has officially been a week since I have started my KonMarie Journey of Tidying, discarding and organizing my house and my life. Incase you didn't know…. I am using the Book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organization By Marie Kondo. You can find… Continue reading KonMari: 1 week update- Clothing


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Churchtown Medical, 96-98 (Upper) Churchtown Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14.
Galway City East Primary Care Centre, Doughiska Rd, Westlink Commercial Park, Co. Galway
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Bon Secours Hospital, Strand Street, Tralee, Co Kerry.
Kildare Centric Health, Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Maynooth Road, Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Ayrfield Medical Centre, Granges Road, Off Freshford Road, Kilkenny.
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Accessibility of funding remains a challenge for early stage and scaling businesses in the tech sector. Find out the various sources of funding that could be available to a scaling tech business throughout their growth lifecycle.
12 December 2019
RSM's retail restructuring team has advised the Bushell Investment Group (BIG) on the acquisition of the trade and assets of Regis UK out of administration.
Peter is an indirect tax partner based in RSM's Birmingham office. He advises corporate clients on all aspects of their VAT affairs and has extensive experience in the retail, manufacturing and leisure & hospitality sectors.
Graham is a tax partner and leads RSM's North West region innovation reliefs team.
04 December 2019
Liverpool is an ambitious, thriving tech sector that is wanting to grow and a range of professionals, regional technology businesses, policy makers and academic organisations met with Jonathan Levav, to discuss how to learn lessons from Silicon Valley; inspire innovation; and build an effective ecosystem that harnesses great ideas, people; and ultimately businesses.
25 November 2019
Andrew Westbrook, RSM's head of retail, comments ahead of this year's Black Friday.
Jennifer is an experienced employment solicitor who helps businesses with people management, assisting clients with complex issues involving their people and implementing a solution in accordance with clients' objectives.
14 November 2019
Andrew Westbrook, RSM's head of retail, comments on the latest official retail sales figures for October published by the Office of National Statistics.
22 October 2019
In the current uncertain economic and political climate trading has become increasingly challenging. Many retailers and restaurant operators have implemented CVAs as a means of addressing their long-term structural issues, notably over-rented extensive property portfolios. RSM's Retail Restructuring team share their thoughts on successful CVAs.
Irfan has over 15 years' experience in taxation of pan-European real estate funds, infrastructure funds and debt funds and structuring and restructuring of inbound, outbound and pan-European investments in real estate and distressed debt portfolios. He also holds a qualification in Islamic finance and have been part of the HMT/HMRC Islamic finance working group to advise on the changes to the UK taxation rules.


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The Bulgarian Adoption Process
International adoption can be an exciting process. When you partner with Upbring, we will help you through every step. If you family is seeking the adoption of a child who is either young and healthy or has very specific characteristics, the traditional program is for you. While each adoption is unique, this is a general outline of what you can expect from the traditional adoption process. **Please note that the process for a Waiting Child adoption will be different.
- You will Complete the inquiry form and return it to Upbring. You will be contacted by the Director of Adoption to discuss the program and, if you decide to proceed, you will be provided with a packet of introductory paperwork.
- You will participate in a home study and Hague-mandated training. Although we do not provide home study services, we can refer you to an experienced professional in your area.
- You will submit the I-800A form and a copy of the home study to the United States Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) for approval. To familiarize yourself with USCIS and this process, we recommend that you review their website.
- You will prepare a collection of documents required by the Ministry of Justice called a dossier and submit it for approval to be registered on the Bulgarian adoptive family registry.
- You will receive confirmation of your approval, and then you simply wait for a referral.
- When you receive a referral of a child, you will review it and either agree to proceed or decline the referral.
- If you proceed with the referral, you will travel to Bulgaria to meet the child. Plan for two days' travel and five days in Bulgaria.
- If you still want to proceed, you will submit the I-800 paperwork to USCIS for approval.
- You will then wait for the adoption hearing to be completed and the child's birth certificate and passport to be issued.
- At that time, you will travel to Bulgaria to complete the visa process, which will require another 5-7 days.
- You can then celebrate and return home with your child.
- Once home, your new family will participate in post-adoption support services through your local home study agency. During this time, a social worker will visit your home on 5 occasions over a 2-year period: within the first 6 weeks after arriving home, and then at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. At each visit, the social worker will assess the family to see how everyone has adjusted to the adoption and offer any support needed. The social worker will then write a report that Upbring will have translated and submitted to the Ministry of Justice.
- The final step is to readopt your child in a U.S. court and have another celebration.


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MEET our new fashion model DARE Taylor. We had the pleasure of casting light on Dare in a fashion sense through the gorgeous styles of our photographer JoeL. Her body would be a crime against beauty to leave clothed …so we asked her to be a model in a TYM sense. This is a taste of her first nude shoot with us & I will be posting more in the weeks to follow. After that.. it will be up to me & you if we see her perfect body again. – Mistress Amy
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An Issan motorcyclist was arrested after allegedly snatching a teenager's purse, then slamming into a wall trying to escape.
Moo Singboon, 29, of Suphanburi was captured by police while attempting to flee on foot following the March 27 bag snatch and bike crash. He sustained injuries from both the motorcycle accident and falling into a roadside ditch while running from officers.
Sureeporn Sornwieng, 18, called police after Moo allegedly drove by her on Soi Batman and grabbed her handbag, which contained 2,700 baht, an iPhone and documents. After snatching the bag, the suspect lost control and drove into a fence.
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Well no shocks in this transfer window.
What started off looking optimistic with two early signings, the transfer window slammed shut with plenty of ITK's and gormless main stream journalists looking as foolish as Wenger's die hard fans.
It should never be a shock that we make a profit in the transfer window. We have heavy form for that, but at a time where the financial constraints were deemed to be over 3 years ago, it has kick started even the most mild mannered head in the sand supporters.
I don't blog much these days, leaving more or less all of it to Keenos. I get on with the Facebook page, Twitter, shop and 2 young kids who seem to run all over my gaff quicker than Stan getting out of an AGM and on a flight back to the States. But after the shambles this summer I felt the need to get things off my chest…
Stan, our Billionaire majority shareholder. What is left to say about a man who runs sporting franchises which all seem to fail where it matters on the pitch/rink. A good 'Business',(as much as I hate that term when speaking about a football club) needs firm strong and often charismatic leadership, Stan offers none of these. Add his complete lack of knowledge of the game and his hands off approach, it leads Arsenal to be an almost rudderless ship.
Our board, who in the past could sometimes reach a half decent decision, is now just the old men and tax exile lady who he allows to sit on it in name only. None of them are in a position to make a decision. They just sit around smoking cigars, drinking whiskey and patting eachother on the back over an ever increasing share price.
Make no mistake, Kroenke's decision to let Wenger stay another 2 years is baffling and to have no succession process in place is incompetent and threatens the future of our once great club.
The decisions by people who pretended to love the club like fans which lead to him being invited into the club and then allow him to take control are completely to blame for this mess we are now in. The former share holders who sold out to both him and Usmanov have a lot to answer for. They got rich(er) selling their shares, and walked off into the sunset.
Our dear CEO, Ivan, the master of spin, the catalyst of change…now I do feel in the past I may have been a bit unfair on him (apart from any role he has played in ticket price increases). He has an employee that's really his boss, he has a boss whose always absent and right now he must seriously be considering getting a big brown box putting his personal effects in it and driving off into the sunset.
I bet every time a UEFA or FIFA vacancy pops up, he ponders whether to Apply Now through LinkedIn.
No-one will ever fully know what he does for the club. His main role seems to be that of Alistair Campbell in Tony Blair's Labour government. Trying his hardest to spin yet another bad news story and to give him some credit he tries and tries and some do fall for it – he is always the man who puts his head above the parapet.
He tried his best for change, apparently. It is likely it was even him that leaked stories about getting in a director of football and telling players there would be a new manager this season. All decisions it seems he was left out of when Stan and Wenger had a cosy chat in the summer.
Gazidis could be a great CEO, but under the current messed up Stan/Wenger love in he will not get the chance to prove it, but I guess the pay packet and bonuses for turning a profit makes up for his lack of any real control.
Wenger, oh Wenger, I really have nothing to say on him that I haven't said for the last 6 or 7 years. He has played a blinder. He has Stan around his little finger and he still has complete control of the club.
The next 2 years will be more of the last few years – which FA Cup victories aside, has felt like we are jumping from one disaster to the next on the pitch.
Round holes in square pegs, not learning from past mistakes and a pigheadish approach to anyone who would dare question Wenger.
If he truly loved the club he would look in the mirror and leave before he goes even more nuts than he is right now. But then at £10m a year, why would he resign? The board are not going to sack him. He is onto a good thing. Unaccountable and paid handsomely.
Everyone knew another contract was a big mistake. Even the most hardened of the 'Arsene knows' wet blankets excused it by saying there would be changes and help would be brought in to ease his work load. Wenger, of course, was having none of that and sadly Stan agreed.
It seems the way it went was Gazidis wanted a Director of Football. Wenger said he would not stay if a Director of Football was bought in above him. Kroenke sided with Wenger and quashed Gazidis' idea, and Wenger stayed.
The next 2 years (if he lasts that long) will be hell for him.
The next few games will be very toxic no matter the result. Once that has died down, and we have maybe put a run together, the abuse in the terraces aimed at him will return after every defeat.
The sooner he goes and the fans can unite behind getting rid of Stan the better – or him leaving might force Stan to step up and support the club to move forward.
Protests…The problem with them right now is too many seem to want to talk on social media then not turn up. They would rather stay in the pub (Keenos has said this a few times "cant be bothered to protest, I would rather get another pint in" – although his opinion is changing).
Too many others want to be "fan famous" and position themselves front and centre, ensuring they are on camera, even if it is them recording themselves. This leads to others not turning up to protests as they do not want to be associated with the wannabe self proclaimed Super Fans".
Others are too scared to lose any club access they get. They will not criticise the club to aggressively for fear of not getting an invite to a meet and greet, or not having their next book put in the membership pack.
Too many up late to the party that the clearing up has been done, everyone has had a nap, had the hair of the dog and cooking a bacon sarnie. Then of course we also have the 'wrong time' merchants, those who are worried any protest before the game will put the players off, worried it looks stupid to protest after the game if we win.
Before a game is the wrong time, during the game is the wrong time, half time is the wrong time, after the game is the wrong time. The wrong time lot will never agree there is a right time.
Personally, I will not be partaking or encouraging in any nicely organised walk around the ground then sit at the roundabout waving a few banners with people who just want there boat in the papers and on film who then stream off nicely into the ground and sit on their hands.
The club do need to know how you/we/I feel and the best way of doing that is by not going into games, but I understand this is hard to do.
With 66% of the ground being season ticket holders who have paid £1000+ for their seat, and the rest having to book up 1-2 months in advance, I understand why people will want to waste something that they have spent their hard earned cash on. And the club already has their money, so it is a bit futile.
There will never be a mass boycott of any game, and why should people who spend their hard earned cash not watch the game they have pair a fortune to watch!
History does show the best way of getting rid of a manager and putting pressure on the owners is withdrawing money from them. But sadly this is hard for Arsenal fans to do. The season tickets are paid for in advance, and for every silver or red member who boycotts, another one will happily purchase a ticket in their place.
So like the title says, we are a shambles, from the majority shareholder, to the board, to the CEO, to the manager and to a fanbase who will never agree on the same course of action…..This would never have happened at Highbury…..
The only hope is that we can get through the next 2 years with as little collateral damage as possible. That Kroenke does not get tempted to offer Wenger another extension. And that we are sitting here in 2019 with a new manager and new players who actually want to play for the club.
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Hilarious Brown Duvet Cover
Brown duvet cover is not a usual color in the bedroom and yet it is a great alternative as shown by the images we have selected today. It is a color with which it is easy to give a masculine touch to the bedroom. But that we can also apply in female and children's bedrooms. Blue is a common color for decorating male bedrooms. A few months ago we showed you how to combine it, do you remember it? We speak then of white, gray or black as usual companions, but not of brown.
And it will not be because there are no images to illustrate this combination. Brown duvet cover, blue / gray and white is a recurring tandem when it comes to decorating men's bedrooms. Bedrooms that usually have dark walls and that opt for a refined industrial style. It is common to find lamps and lamps with metal screens, furniture that mimics the old industrial lockers and / or trunks.
It is curious to see how in bedrooms with a more feminine character, brown is introduced from textiles usually printed. It is a way to soften the image that this color projects. They are also used in these cases less intense brown duvet cover, with less red, and matt.


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Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160
Position: ATH
Team: Trinity Christian
Gpa: 3.75
Stats: Jr.High over 400 rushing yards 5 tds (2 games) JV 20 carries 237 rushing yards 4 touchdowns (4 games)
My Point of View
When you are speaking of Florida High School Powerhouses and D-1 prospect factories, Trinity Christian Academy is always tops in producing some of thee best athletes in the country. If you're unfamiliar with their track record let me run down some of those prospects for you Deontai Williams ( UF), Kevin Tolliver (LSU), Shawn Wade (Osu), D.J Matthews (FSU), Chris Barr (USF) and current big time DB Tyreke Johnson. If you're wondering where I'm going with this just picture having a 7th grader playing JV and Middle School ball because Coaches sense they have something special in this youngster. That young phenom name is Treyaun Webb who is already standing 5'10"-160 pounds and is 12 years old competing and shining with the likes of 14 & 15-year-old players. Treyaun is a do it all athlete he makes his presence known in all three phases of the game rather that's him giving you 6 points on special teams or going 60 yards on a hand off, but let me not neglect to mention what makes him that much more unique which is his advanced skills as a defensive-back. When your favorite players include Patrick Peterson & Kevin Tolliver it is only fitting you put in non stop work to mimic those guys, which is a big reason why Treyaun is considered the best at it in the Class of 2023. Pro Impact 15u Coach Fred Highsmith & Matt Hardy didn't shelter Treyaun from older competition in fact they helped him sharpen his skills by throwing him in the fire versus the loaded Sf Express 15u 7v7 team and trust if you can hold your own versus that squad you're on your way as big-time prospect. Advanced far beyond his years Treyaun possess a long wing span & fluid hips that allows him to either man handle receivers at the line of scrimmage as well as turn and run with them if they so happen to beat the jam. While I can go on and on about Treyaun Webb athletic prowess, I would like to focus on Treyaun's father Reggie and his support system that keeps him grounded and focused on success outside of sports. Enrolled in all honors classes and on pace to enter duel enrollment once he gets to High school which will put him in position to graduate with honors & a AA degree. Music to my ears when you hear about a young prospect with a support system that is preparing him for life outside football. Most kids shy away from competition or challenges till they get their feet wet Treyaun runs toward it which is the reason he won DB MVP honors at our 2017 Skills competition where he proved to be to skilled & physical for the kids his age. One thing you can never say about this young Phenom is he isn't proven where ever you say that work is or the best is, is defiantly where you will find Treyaun Webb who puts on for his City and is the next up in that long line of Trinity Christian Academy D-1 factory prospects.
The Skinny
Treyaun Webb plays for Trinity Christian Academy which has one of the best football programs in the state of Florida. Considering how many plays he made on both sides so far on Jv as only a 7th grader, he would have to be considered one of the best players to come out of Duval County if were just talking projection & ceiling. He has scored plenty of touchdowns so far in a variety of ways for his Middle school & Jv team at Running-back, but he projects to play corner at the next level and if he makes even half the amount of plays he did as a jv player on the High school level then he'll be an outstanding 5-star prospect down the line. Webb has good, but not elite speed. He makes up for it though with great short area quickness combined with elite size and length. Webb has great ball skills and makes a ton of plays intercepting passes. Has the ability to do something with it when he intercepts it as well as he's always looking to score. He's great at dropping his hips and breaking on the ball. His compete level to break up passes is outstanding. Webb is also known as a smacker he will come up and lay the "BOOM" against the run and is a sound tackler. One of the exceptional things about Webb at a young age is he has no scheme fit he can play off coverage just as well as he dominates receivers in man press coverage. With the Webb potential soaring thru the roof he's talented enough to see some time as a nickel corner immediately and might even be a starter as a 8th grader on varsity. There aren't many plug and play players coming into High School, but Webb just may be one of them seeing as he is no doubt thee top Defensive back in the class of 2023.
Treyaun Webb fits in that feature back category. He's a big back that has the athletic skills of a much smaller player and he is only going to continue to get bigger and stronger. Webb has really good lateral agility and very good feet. He shows a great burst out of his cuts and has great speed overall speed. He already has the size to be a feature back at the High School level and has plenty of room to add weight naturally without losing any quickness. Webb has all the traits necessary in a great runner. He is able to maintain balance after contact and run with power. He will break arm tackles and has the speed to run away from players once he gets a crease at the second level. He runs tall, but will lower his pad level when making contact. His change of direction skills for a player his size is impressive. That combined with his power make him very difficult to tackle one on one. Webb potential is through the roof. The fact that he is this size at this age is scary and it will be even scarier once a player like him with his speed gets bigger and stronger. He has the potential to be a feature back or dominate DB at Trinity Christian Academy.
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His nose was long. Actually, one of the main complaints this gentleman had
about his nose was its projection, but on this oblique view you don't see
the excess projection; you only see the excess length. The tip of this
nose droops significantly below where you would expect to find it.
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Next: an example of the solid advice Dr. Denenberg gives patients on RealSelf.com.
Get that advice for your own situation by emailing your photos to Dr. Denenberg.
What can be done to improve the droop of my nose? I also seem to have what looks like a bump in my profile when I smile.
I only like my nose when I am staring straight into a camera and tipping my head upward. My goal is to not have a droop when I smile, to make my smile more symmetrical (one nostril is slightly higher), to breath better (70% of the time left nostril "whistles" when breathing), and to improve the slight bump. I want to prevent looking overdone or like Jennifer Grey post-op. My nose but better. All answers are much appreciated!(Questioner submitted photos)
Dr. Denenberg's answer: Elevating the tip is possible in a rhinoplasty
Hi, Whenever someone smiles, the tip of the nose tends to move down. When we work on a nose, we don't try to set the nose to be perfect when the patient is smiling, because then it wouldn't look right the other 99 percent of the time. If someone's nose is distinctly too long with a smile, that almost always means that it's too long when the face is at rest, too. We make the nose look as good as we can when the face is at rest, and then good things happen during the smile:Since the nose is *starting* from a shorter position after the tip is elevated surgically, it can't lengthen down to the same level with the smile, so the smile is not as bothersome to the patient. Then, since the tip is usually held in its new position with stitches, the *distance* that the tip can drop during the smile is less, and that helps, too. Then, the natural scar tissue that forms after any rhinoplasty also helps to minimize the movement with a smile.See the video for a simulation of possible results on your nose, and the Web reference link for noses that were shortened by elevating the tip.If there are problems breathing, those can almost always be addressed at the same time as changing the appearance of the nose. However, asymmetry of the nostrils, especially "slight" asymmetry, is almost always not possible to fix. We are not good at tiny asymmetries, but most people don't notice them anyway.These proposed changes to your nose require advanced techniques on the tip cartilages, and most plastic surgeons cannot accomplish them. Be sure to see before and after photos of the surgeon you are considering using, and don't just see profile images where a bump was removed. The photos are the only way for you to check out your doctor: board certification diplomas tell you nothing about his skill in the operating room.
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The Happy Russian Speaking Customer Service Agent - Belfast
Meet Anton, originally from Lithuania, he wanted something new but he was struggling with finding multilingual jobs that were right for him.
Anton speaks Russian and was looking for something in Customer Service.
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Why Work Abroad?
I was living in Lithuania and I couldn't find a job there. The reason I was looking to work abroad was that my English was better than my Lithuanian, as I am from a Russian speaking family I use my Russian more often.
My previous job was in sales and cold calling, I didn't enjoy it all that much. So I am thankful that Careertrotter was able to find me a Russian job I could enjoy.
I really like how my new job is structured and the management of the company I am working for. My new Russian job is a customer service one, where I get to speak Russian most of the time, it is usually when I am talking to customers and I speak English when I am with my fellow customer service agents and my friends.
How did Careertrotter help you?
Careertrotter was a great help; they gave me advice and told me how to prepare myself for the interview process. They were the one who was dealing with any questions or troubles I had about getting this job abroad.
I have already recommended Careertrotter to a number of my friends who want to work abroad because they helped me so much! When my friends are looking for jobs abroad I do tell them to look at the Careertrotter website. I would definitely use Careertrotter again if I decide to work in a different place in Europe or beyond.
What do you think about Belfast?
My opinion about Belfast while working here is that it is such a great experience! The people in Belfast are so friendly and I have a feeling that I have been living here already for a very long time. I like the fact that Belfast is a small city because my apartment is not in the city centre and I am still able to walk to work. Belfast is an affordable city to live in.
My advice to other Trotters before they work abroad:
To save up their money before going abroad, because they would need it especially in the beginning. I would also advise you to practice the most common language in the country because people would rather speak their native language and you will easily integrate if you "jump over" the language barrier.


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Not many gadgets are worthy of their own book, but the iconic iPod is no ordinary gadget. Apple didn't make the first MP3 player, but by transforming a good idea into what author Steven Levy calls "the perfect thing," the computer company helped foster a revolution that is creating new industries as it disrupts and remakes old ones.
Levy's history of the iPod is on firm footing when it studies the ways in which Apple helped legitimize a business model that the music industry viewed with a mix of suspicion and hostility. But the company's genius is in refinement, not invention. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is a charismatic figure, and the best salesman of his "insanely great" vision. Unfortunately, Levy seems willing to give him credit for things he had nothing to do with.
That's a shame, because what Steve Jobs is good at – inspiring engineers and designers to perform fits of brilliance – is almost buried in hagiography. Jobs' famous "reality distortion field" has drawn in many a journalist. In this case, much of "The Perfect Thing" becomes a story of Jobs and not the candy bar-sized device he unleashed upon the world.
With the iPod, Apple created a product that was easy to use, powered by technology that was always two or three steps ahead of the competition. They addressed the vexing problem of getting music from the computer to device by creating a trinity of computer, software and device. Apple wrote the ITunes software to recognize and add music to the iPod automatically. When the iTunes Music Store was introduced in 2002, it was built into the software. Like the elegantly simple Macintosh computer, this integration and ease of use is the key the iPod's charm.
The iPod's cultural impact is undeniable. "The Perfect Thing" provides a lively account of the myriad ways it has affected the landscape of music, television and, with the advent of podcasting, journalism.
Levy made the fanciful decision to let each chapter stand on its own. Multiple versions of the book have been released, each with a different "shuffle."
The first chapter of each edition, "Perfect," paints Steve Jobs as a Pied Piper of the Apocalypse, trying to "bring a little joy in to people's lives" during the product launch shortly after 9/11. "Origins" recognizes the true pioneers in the field, from the Sony Walkman to, in the late 1990s, Compaq's "Personal Jukebox." The latter most directly influenced the iPod.
"Personal" looks at the iPod's tendency to isolate listeners into a self-contained musical world, and the sociological implications of "[making] everyone into an extra from Village of the Damned." The chapter also explores the evolution of personal audio cocooning, from transistor radios to Andreas Pavel's "Stereobelt," a shoebox-sized behemoth designed with two headphones for shared listening – a feature initially included in the Sony Walkman.
"Download" describes the way Jobs used his personal charms to persuade everyone from Sheryl Crow to Yoko Ono that the iTunes Music Store was the last best hope for digital music. "Cool" is Levy at his gushiest, implying that only Apple had the foresight to dream up this wonderful device and an Internet store to feed it, even as the vast majority of music is today stolen online. This is a situation with no clear solution, but Levy fails to point out business models like Rhapsody, which might provide better legal download solutions.
The phenomenon of "Podcast" provides the book's best moments. Sometimes whimsical broadcasts, distributed as MP3 files, have caused what Jobs rightfully would refer to as a "tectonic shift" in both radio and television. Apple legitimized the technology less than a year after it was introduced by incorporating it into the iTunes Music Store, and when it began offering commercial-free network television shows a few months later, turned episodes of "Desperate Housewives" into podcasts.
"The Perfect Thing" offers a mix of myth and history with unbound enthusiasm, in a well-written paean to a little Lucite box that's arguably the most important technology of the 21st Century.
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OpenTV Fires Back at Yahoo
The Kudelski Group said OpenTV, its video apps and middleware unit, has filed patent infringement counterclaims against Yahoo that spans ten patents.
The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Yahoo is infringing on patents that are used or have previously been used to power products and services such as Yahoo Smart TV, Yahoo Connected TV, Yahoo TV, Yahoo interactive video advertisements, Yahoo fantasy gaming and Yahoo Screen, which Yahoo shuttered earlier this year.
Yahoo, which is in the process of shedding non-strategic assets and recently extended the bidding process of its Internet assets to April 18, has already announced that it is exiting some legacy product areas, including games and smart TVs.
For the full story go to Multichannel.com.
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Sustainable land management (SLM) is a knowledge based procedure that helps integrate land, water, biodiversity and environmental management to meet rising food and fiber demands while sustaining ecosystem services and livelihoods.
It is necessary to meet the requirements of a growing population. Improper land management can lead to land degradation and a significant reduction in the productive and service functions.
The SLM involves these activities:
- Preserving and enhancing the productive capabilities of land
- Sustaining productive forest areas and potentially forest reserves
- Maintaining the ability of aquifers to serve the needs of farm and other productive activities.
- Maintaining the integrity of watersheds for water supply and hydropower-generation needs and water conservation zones
Such actions are increasingly important in uplands and watersheds especially those where pressures from the resident populations are severe and where the destructive consequences of upland degradation are being felt in far more densely populated areas downstream.
Land use conflicts are increasing in intensity and frequency as a result of expanding development, a finite land base and a growing environmental ethic.
Reactionary strategies, fragmented bureaucracies and the legacy of utilitarian management approaches have created disjointed environmental management that is poorly suited to resolve land use conflicts.
Land use activities whether converting natural landscapes for human use or changing management practices on human-dominated lands have transformed a large proportion of the planet's land surface.
Table 1. Concepts for Integrated land management
|Main Land Management Goal
|Operational approaches
|Science involved
|To understand the main processes in the eco-subsystem soil; included by threats
|Analysis of processes related to the 8 threats (Figure 1) to soil and their inter dependency; erosion, loss of organic matter, contamination, sealing, compaction, decline in biodiversity, salinisation, floods and land slides
|Inter-disciplinary approach through the cooperation of soil physics, soil chemistry, mineralogy and soil biology
|To know where these processes occur and how they develop with time
|Development and harmonisation of methods for the analysis of the estates of the 8 threats (Figure 1) to soil and their changes with time
|Multidisciplinary approach through cooperation of soil science with geographical sciences, geo statistics and geo information science.
|To know the driving forces and pressures behind these processes as related to cultural, social, economic, ecological or technical, local, regional or global development
|Relating the 8 threats (Figure 1) to driving forces and pressure
|Multidisciplinary approach through cooperation of soil sciences with political science, social science, economic science, historical science, philosophical science and others
|To know the impacts on the eco services provided by the sub system soil to other environmental compartments
|Analysis of the impact of the 8 threats (Figure 1), relating them to soil eco services for other environmental compartments
|Multidisciplinary approach through cooperation of soil sciences with geological science, biological science, toxicological science, hydrological science, physio-geographical science and others
|To have operational tools for land management available
|Development of operational procedure for the mitigation of the threats
|Multidisciplinary approach through cooperation of natural science with engineering science, technical science, physical science, mathematical science and others
By clearing tropical forests, practicing subsistence agriculture, intensifying farmland production, humans are changing the world's landscapes.
Although land use practices vary greatly across the world, their ultimate outcome is generally the same:
(i) to produce food and fiber
(ii) to acquire natural resources for immediate human needs. The sections that follow present the rationale for why SLM is a critical cross-sector driver for maintaining production and services from human dominated landscapes.
The challenges identified are also entry points for carefully targeted interventions and represent opportunities for pro-poor investments. There are different important concepts for integrated land management (Table 1).
Figure 1. The 8 Threats to soil and their functional inter dependencies
Integrate resource management (IRM) applies a number of concepts to balance development and conservation objectives.
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Explicit goals and indicators
- Trade off analysis
- Adaptive management
- Monitoring
- Development thresholds
- Zoning
Contributed By:
Dan Singh Jakhar1*, Pavan Devesh1, Ashutosh1 and Saket Kumar2
1Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences & 2Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
*Corresponding Author: [email protected]


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North Carolina Medicaid expenditures were nearly $6.5 billion at the halfway point of fiscal year 2018, the Winston-Salem Journal reports. Here are six insights.
1. The state spent about $14 billion on Medicaid annually in recent years.
2. If expenditures remain below budget through the end of the fiscal year, it will be the fourth consecutive year under budget.
3. Enrollment in North Carolina's Medicaid program reached 1.96 million in January 2017. That number could rise to 2.1 million by May, but enrollment has been below expectations.
4. There has been a decrease in nearly every Medicaid expenditure category, including physician payments and state supplemental Medicaid payments to hospitals. The former dropped 7 percent; the latter declined 4.5 percent.
5. The cost of settlement agreements had the most significant drop, from $101.5 million to $13.2 million
6. North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders seem unlikely to pursue Medicaid expansion due to skepticism about the federal government's pledge to cover 90 percent of administrative costs of expansion. A 2017 study predicted the state could lose out on $13 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next decade if it doesn't expand.
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SHOP TALK: Consider all details before buying protective equipment
A brand new pre-teen hockey player can enter into the sport for somewhere in the neighborhood of $275-$300 equipped head to toe at the entry-level specs, (especially if it's with a Behind The Mask Starter Package).
That same player could be outfitted with top-of-the-line products for over $1000. The middle-of-the-road equipment package would sit somewhere in between in price. The decision is obviously made by the one with the checkbook in hand, but there's a lot more to consider when buying protective equipment than just price.
Like most products consumers buy, from electronics or cars to other sporting goods, there are levels and price points offered. Each of those levels has its target user, which most of the time coincides with appropriate pricing to match. Hockey equipment is no different. There's an entry level, a mid-end or intermediate group, and then there's your high-end or pro-level gear with a hefty price to match. Each product is produced with a specific user in mind.
I have advised my fair share of players in this market over the years on what to buy and one thing has always stayed consistent for me – buy the product that's going to be appropriate for the level and frequency it will be used in.
For example, a Pee Wee-aged recreational player who is on the ice once a week for practice, another time for a game, does not need the same level of pad as a Pee Wee AA/AAA player practicing 2-3 times a week, and in some weekends playing up to four games. Those two players, although the same age and for the sake of this piece, the same size and build, cannot, and should not, be wearing the same equipment.
If a new player walks into my store and the parents tell me, "Price is no option, I want the best equipment my child can have," I would put that new player in roughly the same equipment as I would for the parent that comes in and says, "My child is new to hockey and we need to outfit him/her and I want to spend the least amount of money as possible." If you're wondering why, it's simple – a new player not only doesn't need (nor would they benefit from) pro-level equipment, but more importantly, the bulk and padding levels of these products would make it harder to develop and learn. The movement and articulation you get at that level is considerably less as a trade-off for the extra protection.
On the opposite side of this coin, when dealing with the buyer of an upper level player who tells me they want a low-end product for their child, I will advise against this for the same principle reason – it's not created for that player's level and use. That high-end player needs a product that will not only last through their growth, but will also remain as protective the day it's replaced as it was the day it was purchased. Padding breaks down, construction (and materials used) at the mid- and upper ends are better than their entry level counterparts. The protection you need in key areas like collar bone, knee and elbow joints, forearm, side and back calves, etc., are beefed up on mid- and high-end product because it's built for players who need those areas protected more.
I often times attempt to use this analogy when talking through a purchase like this to a customer – A Ferrari wasn't built to be commuted in to work every day, nor would you try to hit the Autobahn in a Geo Metro. Both cars were created for a specific reason. The same is true for hockey equipment. Buy accordingly and you will get the value and protection you're looking for with your hard-earned hockey budget.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy -- or CBT -- teaches a person how to recognize moods, thoughts, and situations that cause drug craving. A therapist helps the person avoid these triggers, and replace negative thoughts and feelings with ones that are healthier.
The skills learned in cognitive behavioral therapy can last a lifetime, making it a potentially powerful method of drug abuse treatment. However, not all therapists are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, which can be complex.
In contingency management therapy, a person in drug abuse treatment receives positive incentives for staying clean. Vouchers for goods and services, or privileges in a more rigid treatment setting are common incentives. Contingency management therapy is effective in drug rehab studies. But skeptics point out its high costs, and that when incentives stop, its positive effects decline.
Traditional therapies for drug abuse treatment involved confrontation. Addicts are masters of denial, the thinking went, and therapy should break down walls to force them to accept the reality of their addiction.
While confrontation may still have a role, many therapists instead promote motivational interviewing, a newer counseling method. In motivational interviewing, a therapist seeks to understand and enhance an addicted person's natural motivation for change. For example, if the person reveals he is motivated by love of his family, or returning to work, these may become the focus of therapy.
Most experts today consider opioid addiction to be a chronic, relapsing illness. Just like other chronic illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure, opioid addiction treatment in some form must be lifelong.
Many people with opioid addiction will continue to take maintenance therapy in the form of methadone or Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), sometimes for decades. By the same token, experts say, they should also continue some form of counseling.
This idea runs counter to historical views of drug rehab, in which a person was considered "cured" after a relatively short period in treatment. However, evidence is mounting that lifelong treatment with counseling or maintenance therapy and, often, both should be standard drug abuse treatment for most people with relapsing opioid addiction.
• Increased general anxiety
• Anxiety attacks
• Euphoria
• Psychosis
• Improved self-esteem
• Depression
• Irritability
• Lowered motivation
• Behavioral symptoms:
• Opioids are used for longer or at a greater amount than intended
• Unsuccessful attempts to decrease the amount taken
• Large amount of time spent obtaining, using, or recovering from the drug
• Abandonment of important activitieS
Group counseling allows the opportunity for patients to process what they learn in treatment into the form of open group discussions and educational lectures. We believe that addiction education is a key part of each individual's treatment, allowing them to learn about addiction, what impacts it and more importantly what can be done for a successful recovery. Group counseling allows individuals undergoing drug rehab to experience getting support and feedback for personal addiction issues from the experiences peer support. Group Counseling is usually 2 hour groups that involves 8-10 other patients and a Licensed Counselor.This is usually recommend 1-2 times weekly.


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Charles Town Classic (G2) and Harlan's Holiday (G3) winner Stanford and Todd Pletcher stablemate Madefromlucky top a field of nine older horses entered in the inaugural running of Saturday's $ 400,000 Poseidon Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
The Poseidon, one of seven stakes on a 12-race program highlighted by the $ 12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), will be run under handicap conditions. The 1 1/8-mile stakes also attracted 2016 Preakness (G1) runner-up Cherry Wine, Grade 2 winner Imperative and Mylute, who was third in the 2013 Preakness.
Stanford, trained by Todd Pletcher for Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith, was assigned high weight of 120 pounds. He drew Post 4 and will be ridden by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez. The 5-year-old son of Malibu Moon returned from a six-month layoff on Dec. 17 to win the Harlan's Holiday by three lengths over Keen Ice, a Pletcher stablemate who is entered in the Pegasus World Cup.
The Harlan's Holiday victory pushed Stanford's record at Gulfstream Park to 2-3-0 from five starts.
"Stanford ran terrific in the Harlan's Holiday and has trained really well," Pletcher said. "He seems to be in great form. He had a sharp work. As he's shown in the Charles Town Classic, the Harlan's Holiday and a few other races, when he's on his game, he's a tough customer. We're looking forward to that."
Peter Pan (G2) and West Virginia Derby (G2) winner Madefromlucky was fourth in the Harlan's Holiday, his first start in seven months. Madefromlucky will leave from Post 6 under 117 pounds, including four-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Javier Castellano.
"He's a seasoned veteran, a warrior," Pletcher said. "He can be a little tricky in terms of the trip he gets. He didn't get a great trip in the Harlan's Holiday, he was kind of stuck inside, but he has come back and trained well. I expect that the mile and an eighth will be in his favor."
Dale Romans trains Cherry Wine, a homebred owned by William Pacella, Frank Jones and Frank Shoop. The 4-year-old son of Paddy O'Prado will be making his first start since mid-November at Churchill Downs. The highlight of his productive 2016 season was the second-place finish to Exaggerator in the Preakness on May 21 over a sloppy track at Pimlico at odds of 17-1. Jockey Corey Lanerie, who was aboard in the Preakness and an allowance-optional claiming victory at Gulfstream Park last year, will ride in the Poseidon from Post 5.
Antonio Gallardo was named to ride Imperative in his first start for new owner Ran Paolucci of Loooch Racing. Imperative won the 2014 Charles Town Classic (G2) has been graded-stakes placed six times since that biggest win of his career. The 7-year-old gelded son of Bernardini will be making his 36th start in a career that has produced $ 2 million in earnings.
Also entered in the Poseidon are Ranger in Paradise, Papa Zulu, Fearless Dragon and Sunshine Millions Classic winner Hy Riverside.
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Step back in time and enjoy the holidays the old-fashioned way with Dickens Christmas, as Skaneateles Area Businesses give a gift to the public for their continued support throughout the year. Plan now and join the Village of Skaneateles, located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, this holiday season.
An annual tradition, the celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs every Saturday and Sunday through December 18, from noon to 4 pm, plus December 24 from noon – 2:30 pm. Charles Dickens and his cast of over 50 characters will interact with residents and visitors in the streets, stores and restaurants. Don't miss lively acts at the Library, live music, unique shopping, wonderful food and horse and wagon rides around the Village.
SPECIAL EVENT: Dinner with Dickens and Friends! Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Mirbeau Inn and Spa at 6 pm. Celebrate the Christmas Season and watch literature brought to life, as Charles Dickens and Company perform a live rendition of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy a traditional dinner with special child friendly options available for the youngsters. Entertainment provided by Scarlett Rat Entertainment as seen in Skaneateles' popular Dickens Christmas.
- Christmas carol sing-along, The Mid-day Revels, at 2 p.m. at the Gazebo with the entire Dickens cast. (Bad weather place is the Hannum House of the Sherwood Inn.)
- Free horse and wagon rides around the Village. Pick up in front of the Sherwood Inn. Additional stops at Finger Lakes on Tap. Sponsored by the Sherwood Inn.
- Free roasted chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels, donated by TOPS Market, and roasted by Mid-Lakes Navigation.
- Mother Goose reads holiday stories to the children at Skaneateles Skoops from 12:30 – 4
- Father Christmas greets the children on the porch of the Masonic Temple (13 E. Genesee St.) each weekend day from noon to 2 p.m, and 3-4 pm. He will have special treats for especially good children.
- Special shows at the Skaneateles Library at 1 and 3 pm. Special live entertainment each Saturday and Sunday at the Library. Events are free, however donations are welcome.
- Every Sunday during Dickens Christmas – visit the Mirbeau Inn & Spa Winter Wonderland "French Country Christmas Display." Get your picture taken professionally in front of the Currier & Ives cutter sleigh by the Mirbeau Christmas tree noon to 3 pm. 851 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles. 315-685-5006 or 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328)
- The Dickens characters will be acting out scenes from a Christmas Carol at the Gazebo (bad weather back-up: Hannum House) at 12:30 and 3:30. These interactive trunk shows are sponsored by the Summit Auto Group.
Don't miss our annual World's Smallest Christmas Parade Ever on opening day, Friday, November 25, at noon. Watch for Charles Dickens and his entourage as they meander down Fennell Street, turn right onto Jordan Street, then right onto Genesee Street to their grand opening on the porch of the Hannum House next to the Sherwood Inn at 12:10 pm. To celebrate the 23rd Anniversary.
Dancers, carolers, live music and special events flow in and around the weekend celebrations, making for wonderful family memories. A live brass band plays every Saturday on the village streets; a bagpiper or two may be found entertaining on Sundays; and local musical groups share their many talents in that heartwarming Dickens' spirit. Beware of mean old Scrooge roaming the streets…..but, he may have a nice surprise for you.
Father Christmas will be glad to listen to all the children to get their wish list for the big day. Father Christmas will be on the porch of the Masonic Temple from 12:15-2 pm, and 3-4pm each Dickens day. The Masonic Temple is located at 13 E. Genesee Street in the heart of Skaneateles.
And don't forget to visit the unique area shops and restaurants that will be open throughout the Dickens' events. The shopping district includes Genesee, Jordan and Fennell Streets. Enjoy a slower paced, more enjoyable atmosphere where shopping can still be fun. Our 70 plus shops and restaurants are the perfect addition to a holiday vacation.
If you want to be a true shopper and don't want the hustle and bustle of a Dickens weekend be sure to come back to Skaneateles any weekday. Our shop owners will welcome you with open arms and be able to give you individual attention. Tuesday, December 6, 2016 we are having a special shopping day in Skaneateles called Shop, Sip and Stroll. You will find specials and discounts in the stores, special free treats, and receive a free drink coupon with a purchase between 5 & 8 pm good for one of our area restaurants.
Visit Skaneateles winery: Anyela's Vineyards. Be sure to visit them just 4 short miles down West Lake Road on Route 41A. We also have our own glassworks…Snake Oil Glassworks just 2 short miles north on Jordan Rd. in the hamlet of Mottville.
Make a day or a weekend of it! We have wonderful accommodations ranging from B&B's, hotels/inns, and affordable priced motels. There is plenty to do in the area, and Skaneateles is conveniently located in Central New York on historic Route 20. We are just 25 minutes from Syracuse and an hour-and-a-half from Rochester, and an hour ad 15 minutes from Binghamton.
For additional questions contact the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce at 315-685-0552.
Free horse and wagon rides around the village leaving from the Sherwood Inn. Carriage rides are provided by Rt 80 Quarry Stables out of Nedrow, NY. (315-492-3404) Look for a few special places around the Village for "Official Dickens Photo Spots".


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Hewlett-Packard has launched the new ScanJet 4400c and 5400c series of scanners, which comprises the 4400c, 4470c, the 5400c, 5470c and 5490c.
Each scanner features dual-sensor CCD-scanning technology, and delivers preview scans in four seconds and full-image scans in eight seconds, according to HP.
The five devices each have a scan-to-CD button that enables scanned images to be saved straight to a CD. They also feature Scan, Email, Share-to-Web, Copy, Photo Reprint, Cancel and Powersave buttons. The Share-to-Web feature is not available as standard on the 4400c, but can be included with its software.
True colour The entire line features dual-sensor CCD technology, which scans "true 48-bit colour". The scanners also have resolutions of up to 2,400dpi, HP claims.
The 4400c (£75) and 4470c (£92) both ship with Trellix Web-site creation software. The ScanJet 4470c has an adaptor for scanning 35mm slides and negatives.
The 5400c (£126), 5470c (£169) and 5490c (£237) each bundles with Corel Print Office 2000 for manipulating scanned images. The 5470c and 5490c also include an adaptor that scans 35mm slides and negatives. The entire range ships in October.


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Our commercial planters are chosen by businesses who value good quality and great styling at competitive prices. All planters are manufactured in either treated timber or recycled PPE, delivering a low maintenance display solution that will provide years of service. All planters are supplied with an internal lining where required, casters, false bases and internal plant holders.
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October Concerts in aid of Rotary Charities
Thursday, 4th October 7.30 Belhaven Church, Dunbar and Tuesday, 9th October 7.30 St Andrews Blackadder, North Berwick.
Songs from Oklahoma, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Beatles, Disney.
In concert with Gladstone's Bag (Dunbar) and North Berwick Sings (North Berwick)
Tickets £8 (children under 15 free) Pay on the door.
- Singing season start.
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How often do you look in the mirror and wish your skin looked better? You might wish that it was more radiant, less dull or even just a little bit healthier all round. I frequently look at mine and wonder what products it would take to give me skin that looked healthy and happy and naturally just a bit better. So hearing about Perricone MD and their range of make-up products recently got me seriously intrigued, specifically because their range prides itself on being created to be just like your own skin – but better. If you haven't heard about Perricone MD No MakeUp then I'm about to blow your mind…
I first heard about Perricone MD because of their skincare, as their products are regarded as some of the best performing on the market. So I had high hopes for the make-up! The No MakeUp range is supposed to bring colour and life back to your skin to reveal a natural and radiant glow that looks just like your skin – but better. And for this reason, I couldn't wait to give it a try. And I'm so glad that I did!
My impressions of the range are that it's a beautiful way to wear make-up and still feel like you're doing something really good for your skin. None of the products feel heavy, they sit nicely on the skin and give a light and fresh feeling – to the extent that you don't even feel like you're wearing make-up at all. The quality of products far exceeded my expectations – which were already really high because of how highly I regard the Perricone MD skincare products. What's more, is there's something for everyone in this range – whether you like a full coverage look, or a soft and barely-there style of make-up, this range suits the needs of all make-up lovers with it's products. Let me tell you about the individual items and my thoughts after using them, and you can find a swatch at the end of the post too…
No Foundation Foundation Serum
Obviously this product was the very first one that I tried on – foundation is always the first thing that I apply because it's the base for the rest of my make-up (duh!) Considering I usually go for a full coverage foundation, I was intrigued to see what level of cover could be achieved with this. The first thing I noticed about this foundation was that it has a very liquid texture. Not creamy, or solid but probably the most liquid foundation I've ever used, which was really interesting because I've never tried one like that before. You apply using a dropper tool and I found the best application was to put several drops in the palm of my hand and apply that way – with a washing-over motion.
Once on, the foundation felt like air! I literally felt like I had nothing on my skin at all, and it felt lovely! I was really impressed with how well the foundation evened out my skin tone and created an all over colour that even overcame the more red parts of my face. The coverage was light and subtle with a fantastic matte finish. Perfect for when you just want a little bit of light coverage. If you go for full coverage foundation then I recommend that you build this up in layers, but for me I like wearing this when I'm having a lighter make-up day. It's got a flawless finish and it's ability to even the skin tone was brilliant, along with the fresh feeling it gave my skin. Also – because it's a liquid, you really do only need a few drops per application, so one bottle of No Foundation Foundation Serum is going to last you ages! (Swatch below)
No Bronzer Bronzer
With the summer coming up, I've been on the look out for good bronzers but I hadn't tried a liquid bronzer before. This is one of the products in the Perricone MD range which has revolutionised my make-up regime on a daily basis. I initially tried it as it was intended – as a bronzer, and it gave a really lovely tan shade to my cheeks and forehead. I found I achieved the best results by lighting rubbing a few drops together in my palms and applying over the top of my foundation.
…However…this little gem has been used everyday since it arrived as…a contour product! The intensity of colour when applied as the dark contour shade on my cheeks was literally insane! (And I mean 'insane' as a very good thing!) It's highly blendable and yet still subtle enough for someone with pale skin like me to be able to add that lovely shadow affect that good contouring can give. It's liquid formula means that it's easy to apply and build up, but it's also a lovely summer bronzer for all over the face too – so it's dual purposed. (It also has Vitamin C in it, which is always a pro point for face products as well.)
No Blush Blush
This beautiful and universal pink blush is a really lovely all rounder. It's got just the right balance between pink and red on the colour spectrum, which means that this product really does take your skins own natural 'blush' shade and make it better. When blended in, it sat lightly on the skin – as do all the products in this range, and it added a really nice and natural look. My impressions of this are that I was really impressed with the intensity of the colour – you don't need much, just a few drops on your cheeks and you've got enough to last all day.
|Left: No Concealer Concealer. Right: No Foundation Foundation Serum
No Concealer Concealer
*Holy Grail Product alert!* This concealer is amazing. I've been using this a lot recently and am blown away by the different it makes to my all over make-up look. I needed a new concealer and so the arrival of this was perfectly timed. But what's more is that it's dual purposed – it's designed to cover the under eye area as well as cover blemishes. It does both so well that I can't fault either. I don't have black bags under my eyes, but this is great as an under eye primer, and just adds that little bit of life to my face by taking the off-grey bags back to a more natural shade that matches my foundation. It's also a thick enough coverage for mild to moderate blemishes. Being prone to hormonal breakouts, this is really important to me as I need good quality concealer to prevent me loosing confidence. This product lightens and brightens my under eye and covers breakouts fully, it's easy to blend and it's got Vitamin C in it too. My thoughts? Put it this way – I won't be using any other concealer for a while!
No Lipstick Lipstick
Perfect for that natural looking lip with just the right shade of rose looking pink, this is very much like your natural lip colour – but better. It's a universal shade that will suit everyone and it's very easy to wear. You can tell that's it's a high quality lipstick because it has zero stickiness and it leaves your lips feeling healthy and full, during and after application. Considering this was described as a lipstick that can give buildable coverage, I found that only one to two coats was all that was needed. It's got a creamy, almost glossy finish that means you don't need to wear a lot of it to get the full impact. It's a great everyday lipstick and I can't think of a skin tone that it wouldn't suit.
No Lipgloss Lipgloss
A matching shade to the lipstick, this pretty and pink gloss is also very conditioning for the lips, leaving them feeling full even after you've worn it. The natural shade and high intensity gloss gives a lovely everyday lip look that works perfectly when worn alone or, as I personally like to wear it – over the top of the lipstick. The overall look is feminine, classy and understated. Perfect for everyday wear and it's a universally flattering shade as well.
No Highlighter Highlighter
For those of you who follow me on Snapchat (username: misschloebrewer) you'll know I raved about this product when I tried it…and I haven't stopped raving since! It'a a truly beautiful highlighter that adds a gorgeous pearlised effect to the cheeks, brow bone and tip of the nose. Again, it's a very liquid formula with high intensity colour, but when applied, it's shimmer blends perfectly into the skin and sits lightly on top, while catching the light in all the right places to highlight your natural features. It's a cool white/pink shade, so it's perfect for me as someone with pale skin, and together with the bronzer, it really helps to create a stunning contour system that's subtle enough for everyday wear but bold enough to shadow, shade and highlight all the key parts of your face.
This is another product that I've used every day since it arrived and it's replaced my trusty highlighter – something I've used since I was 16 years old. Bold statement huh? But I can honestly say I'm thrilled with No Highlighter Highlighter!
So, that's my run down of the No MakeUp Skincare range and you can see that I'm as sold on the make-up as I was on the skincare products. I recommend the No Foundation Foundation Serum to those who prefer a lighter coverage, or just for those days when you want a lighter, more subtle make-up look. But other than that all the products in the range are designed to be universal – and they are.
Created to enhance the skins natural features, colours and pigmentation – this range ticks every box with it's products. For me, the No Concealer Concealer, No Bronzer Bronzer and the No Highlighter Highlighter are now being used every day – in place of some products I've always previously classed as staples in my make-up bag. Another very key point worth mentioning is the staying power of the products – this make-up isn't going anywhere once you've applied it! It's got a stubborn nature that I love because it means I don't need to reapply at all during the day – at most a quick touch up of the lip products is all that's needed. Other than that, I can apply in the morning before work and know that my make-up will last throughout the day. This is very important to me as I don't get a lot of time in-between meetings etc to nip to the toilets and have more than a quick make-up refresh.
It's also really important to me to mention that the products have SPF in them ranging from factor 15-30. Meaning that not only can you look great and healthy, you're also covering your skin in sun protecting make-up too. Perfect for summer holidays, and I fully intend to take my collection away to New York with me in the summer. The light nature combined with the SPF means that my skin will not only feel light and airy, but it won't get weighed down by the need for sun cream.
I'm loving the Perricone MD No MakeUp Skincare products, I can't recommend them to you highly enough. And if you want any more information you can find full details, along with application techniques and videos on the Perricone MD website.
I'd love to hear your thoughts – which of these products do you think you'd like to try the most?
|Left to right: No Lipgloss Lipgloss, No Lipstick Lipstick, No Blush Blush and No Highlighter Highlighter
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Valentine's Day is finally here and The Bobby Bones Show members each of their own plans for the romantic holiday. Bobby is out filming in California for American Idol where he plans to go to dinner with one of the presidents in our company. Amy has a special surprise dinner from her husband happening and one of her gifts to him is her being on time. Eddie will be getting some wine and sushi to enjoy with his wife at home. Lunchbox hopes that his wife makes some big plans for him.
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Gray Divorce on the Rise
Gray divorce is the term for the upward trend of baby boomers, some of whom were married for 20 or 30 years, getting divorced late in life. In contrast to the divorce rate for the general population, which has declined over the past 20 years, the divorce rate for people over 50 has doubled.
What is Driving Gray Divorce?
There are many reasons why couples who have been together for so long may choose to go their separate ways. Often, they have just grown apart without realizing it, and this fact becomes painfully clear when their children are older and out of the house. Previously they had their children in common, but in an empty nest, they may wonder what is left to hold them together. Any weaknesses in the marriage become glaringly obvious.
Longer life expectancy can also play a part in gray divorce. The average American man who is 65 today can expect to live until 84, while a woman the same age has an average life expectancy of 86. A spouse living in an unhappy marriage may see no reason to stick it out for another 20 years. In the past, the social stigma of divorce may have been a deterrent, but it is no longer such a strong factor. Religious views on divorce have also softened, paving the way for older people to leave a marriage that they would not have two decades ago.
Things to Consider in a Gray Divorce
For couples divorcing late in life, there are plenty of issues that need to be taken into consideration. Chances are the longer you have been married, the more complex your divorce will be.
Alimony will need to be decided and should be based on the total compensation package the higher earning spouse is receiving, not just salary alone. It is possible that at this point in their career they have a compensation package that includes restricted stock units, options, an ownership stake in a company, a car allowance, and other perks that should be included when calculating alimony payments.
In many marriages one spouse, usually the woman, opted to stay home and raise the children, which means lifetime wages, and therefore social security and other retirement savings, are diminished. This should also be taken into consideration when determining alimony.
The division of assets must also be decided. The first step in this is to determine the value of pre-marital assets, any inheritances on either side, and division of retirement funds, which can be tricky if the pension plan is from the government.
Guidance from an experienced divorce lawyer can be invaluable when trying to negotiate the complex issues surrounding gray divorce. Couples considering a gray divorce should know that there are many options for ending a marriage besides fighting it out in court. Collaborative divorce or mediation can be good options for those looking for a reasonable, less time consuming, and less costly way to come to a fair and equitable agreement.
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Nigeria plans to build a 65 billion liters/year biofuel plant to boost supply of clean fuels in the country, state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. said Wednesday.
NNPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southwest Ondo state government to build the project, which will use cassava as a feedstock.
NNPC group managing director Maikanti Baru said the ethanol produced from the plant will be blended with gasoline produced locally or imported by the NNPC to lower the sulfur content in the fuel.
"The benefits [of the project] include reduction of fuel import, reduction of greenhouse gas emission to combat global warming, and boost in the production of animal feeds from by-products of the plant," Baru said.
Baru did not say when the project will take off or the cost, but said some private investors were involved in the project, which could create at least one million direct and indirect jobs.
Nigeria along with four other West African countries of Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana Togo agreed late in 2016 to ban imports of high-sulfur petroleum products as part of an initiative organized by the UN Environment Programme.
However, Nigeria has struggled to effect gasoline fuel specification change, which would see the sulfur content of up to 1,000 ppm dropped to 150 ppm, even though it previously fixed July 1, 2017, as the implementation date.