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The striking new Red Bull was unveiled on Monday morning
The new Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 has been launched, and sports an eye-catching interim livery.
The new RBR has been unveiled at a filming day, with Red Bull opting to shake down the new Aston Martin sponsored car at Silverstone.
Daniel Ricciardo took the wheel of the car on Monday, with the team aiming to use one of their two allocated filming days to iron out any initial snags with the car ahead of pre-season testing. Filming days are restricted to 100 kilometres total running distance, and must use special Pirelli tyres specifically for this purpose.
The livery shown is not the final livery the team will use this year, with RBR set to show off their actual paint scheme next week at testing. It's not the first time they've opted to launch with an interim livery – 2014 saw them launch the 'Camo-Bull', an unusual black and white livery that was very like what road car manufacturers use to make the shape of their cars difficult to discern.


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Politics Driving Consent Decree?
Massive expenses hint at cronyism à la Chicago…
In March, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the firing of Andrew McCabe, a key member in the Department of Justice. Sessions fired McCabe saying the top DOJ official "lacked candor" under oath about leaking information to the media.
Here is what Sessions stated at the time:
Both the [Office of the Inspector General] and FBI [Office of Professional Responsibility] reports concluded that Mr. McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor—including under oath—on multiple occasions.
The FBI expects every employee to adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and accountability. As the OPR proposal stated, "all FBI employees know that lacking candor under oath results in dismissal and that our integrity is our brand."
The charges against McCabe are part of a growing body of evidence that the Department of Justice under Obama was tainted and politicized, something that poses a great threat to the Democratic Party.
McCabe's lawyer is Michael Bromwich, an attorney who often seems to surface when Democrats are in profound legal need.
Consider: When Christine Blasey Ford came forward to allege a sexual attack against then U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, she also had an attorney with her: Michael Bromwich. In representing Ford, Bromwich announced that he had resigned from his law firm in order to represent Ford "pro bono," according to news sources.
Bromwich has a long record supporting Democrats.
From the Daily Signal:
Bromwich consistently has contributedto Democrats, including Obama's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, and Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. He also has made donations to the Democratic National Committee.
And Bromwich, needless to say, is no fan of President Trump.
From the publication entitled Heavy:
"Even as the 1st Amendment is under relentless assault, truth survives. This is actual patriotism, not fake patriotism," Bromwich tweeted.
Bromwich is a frequent critic of Trump's charge that the press is the "enemy of the people."
Responding to a tweet from Washington PostWhite House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker who said, "As Trump retaliates against political critics by revoking or reviewing their security clearances, it is worth remembering that the president himself revealed highly classified information to Russians in an Oval Office meeting," Bromwich replied:
"This has zero to do with national security. This is an Official Enemies List. The offense: exercising 1st Amendment rights."
Bromwich also suggested AG Sessions had missed a "teachable moment" recently when he echoed the "lock her up" chant often hard at Trump rallies, referring to Hillary Clinton.
Bromwich said Sessions could have told "his high school student audience that its 'lock her up' chant was inappropriate. Instead, he repeated 'lock her up' and giggled. The nation's chief law enforcement officer. Shameful."
Bromwich has a time or two referred to administration action or policy as "disgraceful."
Now Bromwich's name has surfaced in Chicago politics as well.
This time is it is the consent decree now being hammered out by Democratic machine bosses Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a consent decree that was rejected by Republican Sessions after he was sworn into office. One reason Sessions rejected it was that Sessions condemned the DOJ investigation that has been used to legitimate the consent decree. This original DOJ investigation was authorized and completed under the Obama administration.
Sessions said the DOJ investigation was largely anecdotal and unscientific, which is a lot more general than what some conservative writers said about it. Consider Heather McDonald:
The lack of any transparent methodology is the most damning aspect of the DOJ analysis, but its racial accusations are the most dangerous. The federal attorneys have the gall to recycle the calumny from "the community" that the "CPD does not genuinely care about the murders of young black men and women, and [does] too little to investigate and resolve those homicides," in the words of the report.
Since Madigan and Emanuel have worked to complete the consent decree, Sessions has continued to attack not only the agreement but also the political forces behind it, calling it the creation of "lame duck" politicians.
Sessions also discussed the immense cost of imposing such unnecessary oversight of the police department. Part of that expense includes "consultants." One of those consultants is Michael Bromwich.
From Chicago Business:
The city also drew on the services of seven consultants.The highest-billing is Michael Bromwich, who will receive just under $725,000. Bromwich monitored the Washington Police Department following a DOJ investigation.
The consent decree looks more and more like Chicago politics than Chicago Police reform. The money being spread around to consultants is one sign.
If so, the consent decree may be nothing more than business as usual in Chicago, another example of politically driven payouts like the hundreds of millions on dubious claims of police misconduct made by Emanuel during his tenure as mayor.
Whatever the answer to these questions may be, following the money in this consent decree will likely be more illuminating than any claims about it being motivated by social justice or reform.

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Make all your plans this month 'written in the stars' with these galaxy-themed strips for October. I thought they'd be just 'spooky' enough for all your Halloween embellishments, but also fun to pair with Fall leaves & pumpkin everything! Cheers to crisp autumn evenings!
In my neck of the woods September means back-to-school (even though school has already started in other parts of the world). Your classic black & white marble notebook was the inspiration for this month & you can have fun with it by using all your school-themed stickers!
I needed to throw something together for August's planner strips, and my only inspiration for this month's batch was hot hot heat and summer fruit. What resulted is a warm 'fun in the sun' ombre design that you could play up with beach-themed stickers or all the tropical citrus fruit!
I stole a section of the photo I took of the first sunset of summer & played around with the blur tool in Photoshop for this month's Planner Strips. The blues blending into pinks made for a modern red/white/blue theme for July & I paired it with the stars I used for April's bunch.
I played with aqua watercolor paint for this month's Planner Strips & used my best swishes to create a water-themed, pool-inspired bunch for June! Get all your splishy-splashy, beachy, mermaid, fish, flamingo, pool float squad girl embellishments ready for landing! Summer is here & we gotta keep cool! Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...
I'm not much of a 'purple' person, but it's always stuck out in my mind to give a lovely shade of lavender its time to shine this month. Furthermore, I've been HELLA inspired by my neighborhood magnolia tree. I decided to combine the two and WAH LAH: May's planner strips were born!
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9th June 2018 From India, undefined
9th June 2018 From India, Madras
01- Republic Day -26 january
02- Independence Day- 15 August
03- Gandhi jayanti- 02 October
i am unable to understand that why people count labour day as a National Holiday. for festival holiday you have to go through state rules. general there are 08 Holiday ( 05 Festival + 03 national). National hoilday menas which celebrate in national level and for festival holidays you have to provide holidays according to area, as like in north india rakshabandhan is a big festival but may be in south india its not celebrated. so you have to always think about area and the majority of workers. suppouse you hae muslim employee then you have to allow some muslim festival holidays as like EID. same for christian majority
and this is minimum requirement under the law but for maximum no limit any numbers you may provide.
11th June 2018 From India, Rudarpur
As stated , there are four compulsory national holidays which have to be followed.
Some state Shops Act have provided for additional holidays like in Maharashtra it is eight holidays. Check on this.
So number of holidays in addition to national holidays are governed by the state laws or left to the company policy.
It is not my knowledge that the holidays are decided in consultation with any Inspector . He is required to be sent a copy of the list of holidays decided by the management.
You are giving twelve festival holidays which are more than some state laws.
If you are all India organisation, you should consider regional preferences in selecting holidays at the same time keeping the number at twelve.
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12th June 2018 From India, Mumbai
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Its pretty cool that Fatlace gives out Thank you stickers, and a small Fatlace sticker. Well i guess im taking off my old 2009 Spring time Illest, slamburglars, and The hundred stickers. Not really a fan of a bunch of stickers.
But ill add like 2 more which ill take pics of soon. Its just stickers!!!!!! 10 more hp.


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The poster, which has text printed in Hindi with a large photograph of Mr Gandhi reads, "Amethi ke maanniya saansad Shri Rahul Gandhi Amethi se laapata hain" (Respected parliamentarian from Amethi Rahul Gandhi has been missing from his constituency). Mr Gandhi, who has been criticised several times by the BJP for neglecting his constituency, last visited Amethi around six months ago to campaign for the state election.
Residents of Amethi, which has been a Gandhi family stronghold for decades, have also complained about the lack of development in the past. In fact, a village in the constituency had even boycotted the Assembly election held in the state earlier this year.
The poster also had a complaint which read: "Because of Mr Gandhi's absence, development projects and other works which were supposed to be carried out under his administration as an MP have stalled in Amethi."
The poster further states that "The common man is feeling cheated and humiliated due to his behaviour." It even goes on to offer a reward saying, "Anyone giving information about Rahul Gandhi will be rewarded."
Yogendra Mishra, the District Congress chief, accused the BJP and RSS of a "conspiracy" to defame the Congress. He claimed that such things have happened in the past as well and said that the Congress "will register an FIR in this regard with the local police."
The BJP has completely dismissed allegation leveled against it by the Congress.
Slamming the Congress for "their own fault", Uma Shankar Pandey, BJP's district president said: "Had he (Rahul Gandhi) done something for Amethi, the situation would not have arisen."
Additional Superintendent of Police BC Dubey said that the police have not received any complaint in this matter yet. "If we get a complaint, we will investigate and take necessary action," he said.
Last week Mr Gandhi met residents of Amethi in Lucknow, where he had gone to submit a memorandum to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) regarding land acquisition of farmers for roads in his constituency.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Well there you have it - Huddersfield Town, the little Terriers, will be playing in the Premier League next season.
We had to wait a long time to get the result, but it was all worth it for the West Yorkshiremen, all thanks to some German engineering from the penalty spot.
A shootout is always a cruel way for things to be decided and for losers Reading it will be a fifth straight season in the second tier of English football.
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In the words of Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield, authors of Nature's Playground: Life is full of risk, so the best way to prepare children for life is to ensure they know how to judge risk for themselves.
The children in the Den became curious looking at the box which had been delivered to their room. The images of children climbing on a frame created some excitement with our children asking, "What's in the box?" That afternoon Tam (adult) counted out the parts ready to fix them together with a group of children gathering, waiting to help. The children were encouraged to hold the pieces of the frame which were coded with letters. Together we recognised the letters on the pieces and we started to follow the plans to assemble the frame problem solving as we went along.
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Citrus Salad with Cashew Cheese and Toasted Pistachios/
What to say about March? It makes me a little crazy, toys with my emotions making me feel much like I'm on a seesaw. One one hand, there's more light, signs of spring popping up everywhere but on the other, winter's relentless cold and snow still linger on. But the citrus. The citrus is still bright, sweet and bursting with flavor.
Every year around this time, I suddenly remember how much I like citrus; feeling the need to gorge on Tangelos, Mandarins and Blood Oranges and the occasional succulent but very pricey Sumo Mandarin. Perhaps it has to do with citrus season being nearly over and the basic desire to hold on to it for just a little bit longer. Or maybe it simply has to do with the fruit being in its prime. Either way, I'm finding myself with an abundance of it.
Citrus hasn't always been part of my life. Growing up, there were a handful of times I recall having it as it wasn't widely available. And for those times, I'm certain my parents had to jump through hoops to get their hands on them. So despite the year long availability here, to this day I regard citrus as special. So a nice, juicy citrus salad is in order, to celebrate the season. I wanted brightness, salt and sweetness to come through in every bite.
While salty cheese may be an ideal candidate for this salad, cashew cheese is a suitable and quite delicious alternative for the food sensitive crowd or even as a vegan option. A handful of toasted pistachios and sweet and salty dressing bring out the best in the citrus. You can use whatever oranges you want but I opted for Navel, Tangelo and Mandarins. It's a delicious way to elevate an average orange and bring out its aroma and zest.
And while this salad won't change March's unpredictable disposition, it may help to sweetened it up just a little.
citrus salad with cashew cheese and toasted pistachios
prep time: 5 minutes
soaking time: 2 hours
cooking time: 10 minutes
makes: 2 servings
For the citrus salad
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp pepper
3 oranges of your choice (I used Navel, Tangelo and Mandarins)
1 tbsp crushed toasted pistachios
For the cashew cheese
1/2 cup raw cashews
6 tsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp lemon
1/8 tsp salt
small pinch garlic powder
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp water
food processor
medium mixing bowl
2 small mixing bowl
baking sheet
Add cashews in small bowl and completely cover with water. Set aside and let soak for 2 hours.
Combine soaked cashews with the remaining ingredients under cashew cheese and add to food processors. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 and roast pistachios for 10 minutes until toasted.
Using a pairing knife, remove orange skin. Slice oranges and place them on plate.
Combine red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, honey and pepper and whisk well.
To plate, drizzle dressing over oranges, top with toasted pistachios and add as much cashew cheese as you'd like.
You can store the cashew cheese in an air tight container for one week.


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A kidnap case was filed against tollywood Item girl Alphonsa after a woman from Myladudurai complained to Chennai City Police Commissioner George that her husband was kidnapped by the item girl. Also she mentioned that Alphonsa threatened to kill her. The lady said that Jayashankar and herself got married after falling in love with each other but now Alphonsa warned her saying 'I fell in love with Jayashankar before you did and I will kill you if you try to separate us' on telephone. The woman also submitted some proofs to the commissioner after which he ordered a team of policemen to investigate the case. Complaint was filed by the woman two days ago but the issue came into light today.
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Netflix has confirmed that its acclaimed second Marvel Comics based series "Jessica Jones" has been renewed for a second season of thirteen episodes.
The only surprise about the long-awaited renewal is that it took so long. The series premiered in November to strong reviews, even better than that of Marvel and Netflix's first collaboration "Daredevil," with Krysten Ritter scoring great notices as the private detective with superhuman abilities and trying to rebuild her life.
The series was one of five original series ordered that were based on the characters in the comic giant's universe, the third is "Luke Cage" which is expected to premiere around mid-year. Still no real word on the "Iron Fist" or "The Defenders" mini-series, but Netflix's CCO Ted Sarandos says "We're still on the five we originally announced."
Both 'Cage' and the second season of 'Jones' will join the second season of "Daredevil" in terms of likely 2016 air dates. There's also a potential "The Punisher" spin-off series in the works at the streaming giant, but that's not confirmed.
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Femininely styled, the Serene Chloe Ivory Gloss Metal Guest Bed is a heart design that will add a touch of personality to the bedroom décor. Simply beautiful in Ivory Gloss.
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Volunteering is a great opportunity to make a difference to individual's lives, both for the person you help, but also for your own personal development and confidence building.
The Anzal Begum Foundation is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, looking for a change and can bring their skills and abilities to our organisation. We are looking for individuals who wish to get involved in various tasks from administration to help in fundraising activities. You can do as many hours as you wish, and below are some details of our commitment and values to those who volunteer with us. There is an online application form for you to fill in, we respond to all applications within 5 working days.
Our Commitment
The Anzal Begum Foundation acknowledges that volunteers contribute in many different ways, and that volunteering can benefit users of our services, paid staff, other volunteers and the wider community. We value the contributions made by volunteers and we are committed to involving volunteers in appropriate roles, and in ways which are supportive of the volunteers and beneficial to our organisation.
We see volunteers as people who, unpaid and of their own free will, contribute their time, energy, skills and experience to benefit our organisation and the wider community. We also acknowledge the unique contribution that volunteers make and the importance of a mutually beneficial relationship where the volunteer also gets something from the volunteering role as well.
Our Values
The Anzal Begum Foundation is committed to volunteering and we will:
- not introduce volunteers to replace paid staff. Their role will complement the role of paid staff, be beneficial to the organisation and the volunteers;
- ensure volunteers have a defined place in the structure of the organisation;
- acknowledge mutual support and reliability – our expectations of volunteers and volunteers' expectations of our organisation.
- acknowledge and value the individual skills, knowledge and experience that each volunteer brings to our organisation;


text: I got to kick off my 2017 season in the most wonderful way-- with precious little Myla. Photographing Myla was extra sweet because her mom used to nanny for my own little boys. I loved getting to be a part of this time in our friends lives and document how perfect this little gal is. Truly, she is like a little angel baby with the most to die for chubby cheeks. Scroll through to see some of my favorites!


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This 30-minute class focuses on dynamic movement that will help you strengthen and empower your core. You'll learn new ways to use a block (that go beyond squeezing it between your thighs in crunches), blanket slide variations, and more. Let's begin!
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Julianna Socks Free Knitting Pattern
Pick up your needles and cast on a pair of colorful socks. This pattern uses just one skein of Berroco Sox yarn. The Fair Isle self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you!
Completed Socks Measure: 8" around (foot and leg) x 7" long (from top of sock to start of heel)
You will need:
1 skein Berroco Sox Yarn (available on Amazon)
Size US 3 circular 16" needles (3 sets)
2 stitch markers
Gauge: 30 sts and 40 rnds = 4 ̋ in St st (k EVERY rnd) and Lace Pattern


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Stop into Dollar General and pick up everything you need to create a simple Meat and Cheese Platter, along with beer and wine for your next get together.
During November and December, there are so many great occasions to get together with friends and family. With so much going on, holiday entertaining can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. I'm going to show you how to put together a quick and easy meat and cheese platter for holiday entertaining. In fact, it is my favorite thing to serve because it's as perfect for a girl's night as it is for game day. In my opinion, the best get togethers are the ones where I get to enjoy my company, instead of spending all my time in the kitchen. When I'm in a time crunch, I look for simple shortcuts to make my life easier.
Dollar General is a convenient place to grab beer and wine along with a few essentials you might also need for last minute entertaining like paper plates and napkins. You'll be amazed at what you can find at Dollar General to help you organize a low key but special get together. Along with dry goods such as nuts, crackers, napkins and paper plates, you'll find fresh foods like cheese, apples, berries and cucumbers which you can use to build your meat and cheese platter.
Serving a meat and cheese platter is probably the easiest party food you can put together. There's no cooking or baking and very minimal prep. When you provide a nice variety of nibbles, all your guests will find something they like. It's perfect for people with special diets, too.
Ingredients for a Meat and Cheese Platter:
- Gouda, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheeses
- Peppered Salami, Genoa Salami and Pepperoni
- Black Olives
- French Bread and Crackers
Round out your meat and cheese platter with some fresh and dried fruit and mixed nuts to balance all your flavors. A spreadable herb cheese spread or goat cheese and chutney or preserves are also delicious on a meat and cheese platter. I also included olive oil and pink Himalayan salt. Be sure to set out toothpicks, and a small spoon for your chutney or preserves.
Pro-Tip: Plan on 2-3 ounces of meat per person and 1-2 ounces of cheese per person.
For a party with six guests, plan on 12-15 ounces of meats, and 10 ounces of cheeses.
Pro Tip: Serve your cheeses at room temperature for best flavor.
If you choose to put out larger pieces of cheese for guests to cut themselves, provide a different knife for each kind of cheese you are serving.
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- Serving Tray, Platter or Cheese Board. (I used my favorite extra large bamboo cutting board.)
- Cheese Board
- Paring Knife
- Ramekins or other small bowls
How to Build a Meat and Cheese Platter
- Start with the largest items first such as meat, cheese and bread.
- Add medium-sized items next such as ramekins.
- Fill in with smaller items like dried fruit and nuts.
How many bottles of wine do I need?
Plan on 2-3 glasses of wine per person. For a small gathering of six friends, I estimated three to four 750ml bottles. For this occasion, I served Pink Zinfindel, Pinot Grico, and a Moscato Spritzer. Be sure to check out the low prices and great selection of beer and wine at Dollar General. Selection may vary, but I found some of my favorite Barefoot Wines, along with a large selection of beer at Dollar General. It's not a bad idea to grab and extra bottle or two just in case you have an unexpected guest drop-in, or your guests favor one wine over another. Besides, Barefoot Wines also make a great last-minute gift, too! While you're at the store, grab a couple wine bags just in case!
Tips for a an Amazing Get Together
- Having a great play list will set the tone of your party. Do you want to be fun and funky or sophisticated?
- Serve foods that can be picked up in one hand so that guests don't have to find a place to set down their drink in order to eat.
- To keep bottles of wine chilled, fill a large tub with salted ice water and set the bottles inside.
- Always have non-alcoholic options on hand for those that would prefer it.
- Prevent guests from crowding around a table of food by placing things in different areas.
For more tips, check out this Secrets to Hosting a Stress-Free Holiday Party from HGTV.
More Recipe Ideas for Simple Entertaining
Here are some more great recipe ideas that your guests will love. The best part is that these can all be made up ahead of time, even the day before for most of them.
- If you have a few extra minutes, make our roasted garlic hummus and serve it with homemade pita chips.
- Our Red Velvet Cake Balls are a decadent make ahead two-bite treat that will wow your company!
- Grab some yogurt and whip up our dill Greek yogurt dip in no time. Serve with fresh veggies.
- Honey cinnamon almonds are a sweet and crunchy addition to any spread.
- Make a batch of Olive Tapandae Crostini or Caprese appetizers ahead of time.
How to make a Scrumptious Meat and Cheese Platter
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Meat and Cheese Platter
- 2-3 varieties meats such as pepperoni, salami or prosciutto
- 2-3 varieties cheeses such as cheddar, gouda and brie
- fresh fruit such as apples, pears, and berries
- dried fruit such as appricots, figs, raisins
- mixed nuts such as pecans, pisachios, almonds, peanuts
- assorted crackers and/or thinly sliced French bread
- Start with the largest items first. I placed on the slices of bread and piles of cheeses on my board first.
- Next, I rolled the Genoa salami up and fanned it out around the ramekin of Himalayan salt.
- After adding on the jar of fig preserves and dish of olives, I added the crackers.
- Lastly, I added the grapes, dried apricots, apple slices, dried figs, blackberries and mixed nuts.
- Next to the board, add other accoutrements such as olive oil along with napkins, plates, cheese knifes, etc.


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Today we've got to talk about the three ways that you can raise your vibration now if you don't know what I mean by raising your vibration I highly recommend that you read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and also read Ray Higdon's blueprint for network marketers, Think and Grow Rich for Network Marketers called Vibration Money Immersion. These are excellent and outstanding book and Ray Higdon also happens to be my mentor.
When you're raising your vibration, everything in the universe has to do with the energy that is vibrating back and forth. You both give and take opportunity for people. Your vibration is really what determines to an extent mood and what happens to you and how other people perceive you.
How do you raise your vibes?
#1. Always be in a state of gratitude. To have an attitude of gratitude is to be in a state of gratitude. Let's say you are looking to reach out to somebody to recruit them or to introduce them to one of your products. You first need to be grateful for the opportunity to speak to the person and you need to be grateful for that person and you need to be grateful that you have an opportunity or a product to share with them. This also could make money and be grateful for that. Be grateful for what the money can do for you.
Always try to be grateful in any situation, as Marcus Aurelius the famous stoic and Roman Emperor said. When bad things happened you have to embrace it because you'll be better off for it and that's hard that's really hard to do sometimes.
#2. You've got to have love! You got to love the people that you're going to speak to, you've got to love the process, you've got to love your product, you've got to love your opportunity and you just want to embrace people with love. Make people feel that you want to talk and reach out to them.
Always fall genuinely in love with your client
#3. Acceptance. You need to be accepting of the people who are in front of you. Be accepting about the situation that you are. Be accepting about what you have to work with. Accept that the product that you have are not for everyone
Accept that some people are not in the same playing field as you are in thinking about vibrations and love and gratitude.
Accept people for who they are and meet them where they are.
Watch this video and Raise Your Vibes With These Three Ways
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Let me know what you think in the comments below. And, feel free to share this with your teammates.
- What is the secret to living in fulfillment? Read this: Experience Fulfillment: Know The Art And Live It Daily
- How its like to be grateful. Gratefulness Is The Way
- What is the secret for being successful on a daily basis? Check this post: Secret Sauce Of Daily Success
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Rooms To Go partners with flexReceipts to Enhance Customer Engagement
Nation's leading independent furniture company to Go Beyond the Sale with enriched digital receipt program
Orlando—August 5, 2014 — flexReceipts, the leading enhanced digital receipts solution, today announced its selection as the exclusive e-receipts provider for Rooms To Go, the nation's leading independent furniture company. This partnership is directly in Rooms To Go's strategic vision to be the industry leader in customer engagement and satisfaction.
flexReceipt's patent-pending technology gives retailers the opportunity to offer their customers personalized digital receipts, encouraging customer interaction once the transaction is complete. The flexReceipts platform marries a retailer's point-of-sale operation with back-end analytics giving them the ability to incorporate product recommendations, unique discount codes as well as embed video and promotions.
"Rooms To Go has offered digital receipts since 2013, but needed a more dynamic solution and switched to flexReceipts for added functionality," said Tomas Diaz, flexReceipts CEO. "Our enriched digital receipts solution gives Rooms To Go a true post-sale customer engagement tool, allowing them to Go Beyond the Sale."
"We design our stores to ensure customers get a full Rooms To Go experience, but that experience fell short once the sale was complete," said Rooms To Go CIO Russ Rosen. "Our partnership with flexReceipts will allow us to continue that state-of-the-art concept after the transaction."
Rooms To Go will implement the flexReceipts technology in all 200 locations, and the initial receipts will offer custom offers, embedded video and more.
About Rooms To Go & Rooms To Go Kids Rooms To Go Corporation is America's #1 independent furniture company with the nation's largest furniture inventory. With more than 150 locations, the company offers stylish furniture at everyday low prices, original room packages, superior service and fast delivery. The retailer is also the leader in children's furniture through its Rooms To Go Kids chain and offers the widest array of themed room packages for children in the United States. For more information about the company, please visit www.roomstogo.com.
About flexReceipts flexReceipts, the leading enhanced digital receipts solution, offers retailers a post-sale opportunity to communicate with their customers. flexReceipt's enriched receipts build customer loyalty and drive sales, while allowing retailers to monitor spending habits and shopping trends. The company's patent-pending software allows retailers to add social media links, videos and customized offers to digital receipts. Go Beyond the Sale. Learn more at www.flexEngage.com.
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The Year In Fashion: Volume 2006 Part of the Series: The Year In Fashion Collection
Mid-stride into the new millennium fashion for the year 2006 opened with collections that were less about trends and more about diversity of style. The supreme range of creativity ranged from such standouts as Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Balenciaga, Rochas, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Miuccia Prada to Chloe and Proenza Schouler. The winter collections ushered in a more somber mood and palette. But throughout the year the runways were deluged with beauties from the former Soviet States; hot Brazilians were replaced with a cooler kind of classic beauty. Every fashion capital had memorable moments from Naomi Campbell's hurricane Katrina fundraiser "Fashion for Relief" to the Kate Moss drug scandal which in less than 6 months took her from fashion pariah to "comeback Kate" as she played a starring role in a slew of new campaigns.


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The girl wants nothing more than to touch the moon. She cries and wishes so desperately that a magic elf helps her grow the tallest ladder to reach her dreams, but when she becomes greedy and takes too much of the elf magic, what will happen to the moon?
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Man found dead in conference room at Apple company headquarters
CUPERTINO, Calif. — An Apple employee was found dead in a conference room at the company's Cupertino headquarters this morning.
Deputies from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's department were called to 1 Infinite Loop around 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday. They found a man inside an Apple conference room and declared him dead at the site, Sergeant Andrea Urena said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
The police would not confirm how the employee died. Authorities are not searching for any suspects, though they are interviewing people on campus.
"[Deputies] determined that there was no other individuals involved, and they believe it was an isolated incident and that there was nobody else on the campus or in the public that are at risk," said Urena.
Apple did not return a request for comment. The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office will conduct an investigation into the incident and determine the cause of death. The Apple building remains open for business.
The incident comes one day after Apple announced disappointing earnings. It was the company's worst quarter in over a decade.


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On the auspicious occasion of Eid Mubarak, Raj Chakroborty's Proloy starring Parambrata, Mimi Chakroborty, Paran Bandopadhyay and the power house of talent Saswata Chatterjee opened to a not just full but spilling house in Priya Cinemas Kolkata. The guests who came to the premiere to wish Raj and his team Luck included the entire Bengali film fraternity. Right from pretty actresses to award winning film makers, Bollywood hero Jeet, director Sandip Ray, Actor-director Sanjay Nag, Director Srijit Mukherhee and Birsa Dasgupta, Swastika, June, Ananya, to name a few were there at the premiere.
Along with being one common juncture where the celebrities and their fans come together, the premiere also works as a perfect stage to spark off a style statement and this Durga Puja, the style statement is definitely the white sari with a 'touch me now' red blouse that was not just sported by the Bengali Diva Mimi Chakroborty but many other actresses too. Ethnic Bengali traditional saris with matching costume jewelry sparkled all around. Swastika who most often than not succeeds to drive the shutterbugs in a clicking frenzy was also at her prettiest in the premiere and looked 'Oh so ravishing!' in a blue chiffon sari and a quite revealing satin blouse with the traditional juhi flowers gajra in her hair and a pair of heavy danglers. Ananya Chatterjee was the most differently dressed in denims, a low neck flowing top and a good load of junk jewelry. Koel who arrived a little late with her father Ranjit Mallick was dressed in a cool casual pair of denims and a blue top.
With the men, blue and black seemed to be the color of the day and the outfits ranged from denims and light jackets to the traditional kurta.
The primary highlight of the premiere was the presence of Barun Biswas's parents. Sholoana Bangaliana asked the martyr's father if he was happy with the way Barun's life has been portrayed in the movie to which with tears in eyes he said, "I am happy that people are acknowledging his efforts and struggle but the fact that Borun himself is not here to see all this and that in his lifetime no one either helped or recognized his efforts breaks his mother's and my heart'. There are probably no words to pacify this old bereaved couple who have lost their son as the pain of losing a child cannot be lessened with any kind of solace.
Another very interesting part about the premiere was the presence of Parambrata's fan club, all with placards showing "Barun Biswas Ke". The sheer number of Param fans who had come to this premiere and their word of mouth publicity is probably enough to ensure the successful running of this New Bangla movie with full houses for weeks together. People from Borun's native village Sukhiya were also present at the premiere.
Here are a few celebrity reactions about the movie, performance of actors, Box Office expectations and all such aspects:
The gorgeous Mimi Chakroborty: "I was way too nervous and since morning have been praying hard.. But now I am a bit relieved as most of the halls where the movie has released have reported great audience response".
The Captain of the ship, Director Raj Chakroborty, " I too had my fingers crossed all day but now that reports about the movie are quite positive I am quite excited. When asked about the selection of this subject for his film Raj said,"Everyone has a Barun Biswas within and this movie is the most fitting in the current scenario when atrocities on women have taken their all time high".
Bollywood Hero Sujoy: "The movie is outstanding, no words for it". Sujoy was also asked to score Param and Apu da(Saswata Chatterjee) and Sujoy instantly replied "Apu Da is my favorite".
Director Birsa Dasgupta was asked to describe the movie in one word to which he said, "Superhit". When asked to compare with Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express, Birsa says, "Proloy and Chennai Express cannot be compared as these are two absolutely different genres".
The fact that the movie was able to keep the audience absolutely engaged from the beginning to the end speaks volumes about the director's understanding of what the audience wants. A powerful subject, an item song, subtle romance, hideous criminals and their well deserved brutal ends and most important of all Saswata Chatterjee's power packed performance and fantastic dialogues which kept driving the crowd into roars of laughter and appreciation, all add to the Masala of the movie sealing its fate as a Box Office star.
Sholoana Bangaliana strongly recommends watching Proloy as the movie promises some real entertainment.
Photographs By: Amitav sarkar
Proloy Theatrical Trailer (Proloy) (Bengali) (2013) ( Full HD)(You Tube)


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These are a few illustrations I recently did for Lilipoh Magazine's summer issue.
This one is for an article all about the author's love of summer farmers markets. I had a lot of fun action-painting rows and rows of tomato renderings until I got ones I liked - with the right amount of looseness. I was trying to achieve some 'drool' factor, since the author gushed over juicy tomatoes.
This one is for an article called The Power of Premonition. I got this assignment last-minute to fill a space for the designer, so I had to work fast. The article was, lets say, hard to pin down as the subject matter isn't exactly physical. The concept of premonitions is so tricky to interpret I was kind of stumped for awhile until I started thinking of premonitions as waves of invisible information that you can only perceive if you're tuned in. So I started working with this idea and came up with several ways of creating those 'frequencies' with painting and ink.


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One of the biggest challenges that many small businesses face is following up on late payments, which can consume valuable time and resources. Having no cash to hand to take care of day-to-day expenses is a major reason why many businesses fail. In this blog, we'll run through some tips to help you maintain a positive cash flow for your small business:
5 Tips on How to Help Improve Cash Flow in Small Business -
Encourage customers to pay on time
The easiest way to eliminate cash flow problems is by ensuring, as far as possible, that you receive payment for goods and services on time. There are a number of ways you can do this. Try offering early payment discounts to customers who pay up front, for example, or shorten your payment terms from 30, 45 or 60 days to immediately after a project is completed. Asking for payment at specific stages of a project, or when certain milestones are completed, is another way to ensure the money keeps coming in.
Delay your payables
You can buy time by delaying or extending payables to vendors who don't demand immediate payment. However, you should be careful not to damage the working relationship with your distributors. Only delay your payables if you are sure that your suppliers are OK with it - and watch out for any late fees!
Provide numerous payment options for your customers
Most payment delays are due to restrictions imposed by certain payment methods - the reasons checks are less popular these days is because of the time it takes for them to clear. Most customers will be happy to pay with credit or debit card, but consider accepting direct bank transfers, PayPal payments, and e-checks if you don't already do so.
Use the right cash-flow management tools
You need the right software to keep track of money inflow and outflow. With the right tools, you can save time and have a clearer, more informed picture of your payables and receivables.
Consider short-term financing
Taking out a short-term loan can help your business if you're facing a shortfall due to delayed payments from your clients. Short-term credit helps to cover the gap between receivables and payables, or settle emergency purchases. You can use these funds to pay your distributors. Fast small business loans from a strategic funding source like LVRG is the first step in growing your business.
For more assistance on how to finance your small business, or to find out what small business capital loans you qualify for, contact LVRG today. We offer various small business funding options to keep your business running without any hitches.


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Writer, photographer, lifestyle expert and all around bad-ass lady Larkin Clark has explored some of Europe's most luxe, stylish and, yes, romantic destinations and hotels.
The catch? She did it sans romantic partner. She embarked on her epic sojourn alone and devised to meet up with lady pals almost every step of the way. Here's how she maxed out her travels and took advantage of honeymoon spots without the ball and chain.
3 Days*: Your last Euro adventure sounded absolutely epic and makes us green with envy. I (Ana) was lucky enough to meet you for a blissful sliver of it in Paros, Greece, which you can read about HERE. Can you tell us where else you went?
I'm so happy we were able to travel together for a bit! In total, I visited thirteen different cities around Europe, jetting between Greece, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, France, and Italy over the course of two and a half months.
I was in a sweet spot of being able to rent out my apartment and work remotely, so I decided to take advantage and start chipping away at my travel bucket list.
You never know when those flexible times in life will come around again.
3 Days*: That's quite an itinerary. Did you plan it all ahead of time or were you moving around spontaneously?
I loosely planned out the first few weeks ahead of time – plane, ferry, and train tickets; lodging; and a general idea of what things I wanted to see and do – and tackled the rest of the bookings once I was on the road. In general, I secured flights and lodging about a week or two ahead of arrival in a new place.
It may seem like a pricey way to travel, but airfare once you're in Europe is pretty cheap thanks to carriers like Ryanair and travel apps like Kayak, and you can generally find last-minute, affordable places to stay on Airbnb, Booking.com, and the like. I also have a lot of very generous friends in Europe who let me crash with them along the way, so that was also a huge help.
That being said, some of the splurge moments of the trip, like my stop at Il Pellicano in Tuscany, needed a bit more planning. I reserved a month or so before my departure for Europe to get a cheaper rate and more accurately budget for the rest of the trip.
3 Days*: So, how did you like traveling alone?
I absolutely love traveling alone! I think it's something everyone should do – if not regularly, then at least once. It's a bit terrifying at first, but once all the travel logistics are squared away – getting to your lodging safely, finding a meal, scoping the neighborhood, etc. – you can explore anonymously and follow any itinerary you set out for yourself.
It's quite liberating to wake up in a foreign place where you're surrounded by strangers and don't know much of the language, lay of the land, or local customs. And there's the exhilarating challenge of starting each day thinking, "How will I spend my precious time in this new place? What new friends will I meet today? What challenges will I have to overcome alone?"
I'm always surprised by how many places welcome the solo traveler and instantly make me feel at home. Even just a few days on your own can change your mindset about the world. It's one of the best ways to get to know yourself and to test the boundaries of your comfort zones.
3 Days*: How often were you able to arrange rendezvous with friends?
On this particular trip, I was lucky enough to have incredibly adventurous friends (like you!) who were willing to host or meet up with me at what seemed like a drop of a hat. So while I had a lot of solo time, I met up with friends every week or two.
Even in the places I traveled alone, I met new people to hang out with (like the museum touring buddy I met at a café in Amsterdam and the Barcelona dinner date I met in line at customs) or was connected to friends of friends who lived locally. It was a great balance of having partners in crime and being alone.
3 Days*: What were the most traditionally 'romantic' destinations you hit? Did you feel awkward without a partner?
I actually did have a partner at the most romantic spots – it just happened to be a close girlfriend rather than a lover! Lady friends who joined me along the way joked that we were on a single-ladies' honeymoon because we went to places people usually hit for romantic getaways – Paros and Santorini in the Greek Islands, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice., Hotel Il Pellicano in Tuscany, and Voile D'Or in Cap Ferrat (with a bunch of low-key spots in between).
These places are not cheap, but keeping with the bucket-list mindset, we decided to throw caution (and our credit cards) to the wind. Sure, we could have waited for our actual honeymoons or a romantic partner who wanted to visit these spots, but you can't tell what the future holds. So when the inspiration strikes, go for it!
That being said, we did find some tricks for maximizing our time and minimizing costs in each place, which I share on larkinclark.com.
3 Days*: What did you discover about traveling with girlfriends as opposed to a romantic partner? Did it affect where you went and what you did?
We were surprised to find that we often received special treatment just because we were two single women traveling together. And despite our feminist leanings, we had a hard time saying no to complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres that would magically show up at our table.
What we lacked in actual sexy time in the bedroom, we made up for by flirting with sun-kissed men by day (thank you, Italy, for producing such diligent poolside attendants) and dressing up in our finest to swan down to dinner at night. You can still feel sexy, feminine, and powerful without having a romantic prospect nearby.
3 Days*: What was your favorite destination?
Out of the "honeymoon" spots, I fell unexpectedly in love with Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice. I had been to Venice once before and while I enjoyed it, it had never been a "soul" place for me. (Paros in the Greek Islands, on the other hand, is.) Sarah actually had to convince me to stay at Cipriani last-minute (which sounds ridiculous, but when you see how much the rooms are, you'll understand).
We went to lunch at the hotel's Porticciolo poolside café when we first arrived in Venice and she threw out the suggestion that we stay a night, which I immediately shot down because it was out of my budget. But when she told me how high it was on her bucket list, I decided it was something we should do – after all, who knew when I might come back to Venice, let alone be traveling with someone who wanted to stay at this beautiful place?
It ended up being one of the best decisions of my trip! We only spent one night and two days there, yet it felt like much longer because there are a lot of different experience"vignettes" on the property, which is situated on the island of Giudecca, right across from the famous San Marcos Square.
A typical afternoon is spent swimming in the Olympic-size seawater pool overlooking the canals, wandering through vegetable gardens, and swinging in a hammock overlooking a little vineyard. There are clay tennis courts nestled into a lush part of the property, and lots of little waterside nooks to hang out in. The hotel offers 24-hour gondola service to and from San Marco Square, which is a blessing, as hiring a private water taxi is pretty expensive and public water taxis have specific schedules.
There are also several restaurants on the Belmond Hotel Cipriani property, so you don't have to leave if you just want to stay put. We watched a lightning storm over San Marco's square from the patio at Cip's Club one night, and it was one of the most magical travel experiences I've ever had.
3 Days*: Would you do anything differently?
I would build in more "downtime" every few weeks during the trip. When you're traveling for an extended period, it can be a bit overwhelming for your mind and body to constantly move from place to place without taking a break to download experiences, reflect, and recharge before the next destination. It's different than a vacation because you're always factoring in how to maximize your visit in the current city and planning how you're going to get to the next place.
I found that my personal threshold is around three weeks before I need to just chill in one place without exploring much and take care of "real-life" things like doing laundry, replenishing toiletries and prescriptions, and eating home-cooked meals – something you actually take for granted until you're eating at restaurants pretty much every day. (It sounds tasty, but too much of a good thing can be taxing on your system.)
3 Days*: Describe the best breakfast you had
I had some incredible breakfasts during my trip, but my dear friend Ebba, with whom I stayed in Stockholm, prepared a daily spread I still dream about! It was a typical Swedish selection of cheeses, cold meats, fruit, yogurt, homemade granola, and breads, but the variety was wonderful and everything was so fresh and satisfying. There's nothing like good European yogurt – it tastes really rich and decadent, but has a lot less sugar and doesn't mess with my gut like American yogurt does.
Oh, and the breakfasts at Il Pellicano and Cipriani were pretty epic – we're talking full buffet rooms with hand-carved meats, elaborate cheese towers, fresh-squeezed juices, and every pastry imaginable. They're enjoyed overlooking the water each morning, a not-so-subtle reminder that life is more than good.
Want more Larkin? Check out her awesome, just-launched website that sees travel, fashion, and beauty through a truly fresh (and funny) lens: larkinclark.com... And for more Larkin x 3 Days* collaboration, check out our profile on Larkin plus our 5 top picks for women travelers.


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By John J. Metzler
Moreover so much of Argentina conjures the word ― potential. Its size, resources, and traditions.Yet modern Buenos Aires, evokes a strong nostalgia too, not so much of impressive architecture from a bygone age, but of something missing in the modern era where inflation, massive government debt, and anemic economic growth have endured as an albatross to this once thriving country of 44 million people.
Now as Argentina prepares for crucial presidential elections in October, this land of huge potential but striking contradictions, will choose between polarizing political candidates.
Wracked by a turbulent and troubling history, the past century has witnessed Argentina evolve from one of the world's most promising and prosperous places in the early 1900s to a country falling below expectations today.
"Argentina started the 20th century as one of the richest ten countries in the world.For a while its economic position in the world was comparable to that of, say, Germany today.It had a per capita income much higher than that of Japan and Italy and comparable to that of France. However, it ended the century on the eve of the largest default in history," writes Vito Tanzi a former IMF official and author on the Argentine economy.
Argentina's GDP per capita income according to the Word Bank currently stands at $13,400, relatively high for Latin America but far below neighboring Chile or for that matter European lands from where it once lured immigrants such as Italy ($36,000) and Spain ($32,000).
A tempestuous political scene cursed by bouts of poor governance, military rule, and now a fractious democracy have seen Argentina's relative standing decline in comparison to many states.
Yet the central and enduring political malady affecting Argentina remains the rule and ensuring legacy ofCol. Juan Peron and especially his wife Evita who are viewed like a cult of cherished history, trade union solidarity, and near religious veneration.
Though Peron's rule ended in the mid-1950s and the popular Evita died in 1952, the high octane populism and state socialism of the Peronistaera endures, serving as an enduring political millstone to the system.
The tenure of President Christina Fernandez Kirchner, aka CFK, between 2007 and 2015, reinforced the undercurrent of powerful political trade unions and strident left-wing populism.
In 2015, Argentines elected Mauricio Macri, the popular mayor of Buenos Aires, as president and enacted long overdue free market policies to revive a moribund economy and re-establish closer ties to the U.S.Macri's government for example has been playing a key regional role in supporting the democratic opposition in Venezuela.
Macri is facing presidential elections later this year but with a possible challenge from the discredited Christina Kirchner who remains embroiled in a number of serious criminal allegations relating to her presidency.
Though the economy expanded in his first years, Mauricio Macri faces strong economic headwinds.To support the battered Peso currency, the government borrowed a further $56 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last year.GDP for 2017 grew by 2.9 percent but in 2018 contracted by 2.2 percent.Inflation last year rose to 48 percent.
A suffocating bureaucracy has hampered economic efficiency.Nonetheless Argentina ranks 83 out of 100 in the annual Freedom House standing of political rights and civil liberties.Moreover there's a free and independent media.
As South America's second-largest economy, Argentina is a member of the G20 group of advanced and emerging economies and recently hosted the summit in Buenos Aires.
Traditionally strong trade with the U.S. has now been surpassed by China.Massive Chinese infrastructural investment in hydroelectric dams in Patagonia and sweeping agricultural imports have made Beijing a close commercial partner of Argentina.As a major food producer, Argentina depends on exports which have been depressed in recent years.
Despite its economic woes, Argentines exhibit a strong sense of nationalism;street names for generals, colonels and captains abound.There's a powerful aura of history and national identity with flags everywhere.A certain nostalgia pervades society too.
Argentine politics are a bit like the national dance the tango: intense mood swings, seductive, and melancholic.Nonetheless, the all-encompassingstate,stands as the silent chaperone to the national polity and politicians.
So what's Argentina next move?Elections will decide whether the path of free markets or the lure of socialism captures the heart of this capricious nation.
John J. Metzler (email@example.com) is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of "Divided Dynamism: The Diplomacy of Separated Nations: Germany, Korea, China."


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I don't know about you, but I'm all about getting that extra 5-10 minutes in bed before getting up for work. It took me a while to really know how to do an everyday/office look and nail it so I can get it completed in ~10 minutes and ready to change and get out the door. I watched tutorials but not realising there is one important factor that contributes the most to an everyday look - habit.
I filmed a real time video on how I do my makeup, but the truth is that without habit, it's hard to really nail that everyday look (and modify it to produce different looks) in a short period of time. At least for me - you may be a lot better at makeup than I am. First you have to have a routine, then you build habit and really get to know each step of the way that suits your own face. That's the thing about tutorial - all these steps these people were doing weren't working because my facial structure and features and skin are different.
Here's the second key to nailing this look - knowing yourself.
You need to know what works and what doesn't on your face, and what products work best for your face.
I know my routine straight away; it's almost a muscle memory for me straight form cleansing and toning, to completing the look. Some steps like cleansing, toning and moisturising are pretty straight forward, but here are the steps that took me a while to really know what worked for me:
There are so many youtubers and makeup artists who are great with eyeshadows and blending and all that. Not me, really, I still have so much to learn and so many eye shapes that I need to practice on to get good at it. In fact, blending is still a challenge. But I know what definitely works for me - a wash of light/shimmer shadow, then apply darker colour on the outer 3rd of the eye and blend inwards.
This will create a really simple smoky eye that isn't OTT and you can opt for lighter/subtle colours to make it more suitable for the day, or intensify it at the end of the day to make it a night time look. Honestly this depends on how well you know your eyes and it takes a lot of experimenting for you to know what really works. So try, always try, always practice, and I promise you will figure it out.
I am going to come clean and tell you that it actually took me months to learn how to do my eyeliner suitable to my eye. Look, some eyes you just can't do a wingliner like every other youtuber out there. I do my right eye differently from how I do my left eye and that's absolutely okay because as long as the result is what you're after, then it works.
I am not a person who can do precise lip looks without taking 30 minutes. I know this, so I will always opt for products that I can get away with it - the Asian ombre lip look, lip tints, tinted lip balms... thing that don't require that much effort are the ones I will opt for
Every step of the routine I figure out the most efficient way to do it. Some to do with techniques, some with products and it's down to what you're happy with. There is no right way of doing an "everyday" look, but if you have a look you want to nail and complete in 10 minutes, ready to walk out the door with, the keys are habit and knowing yourself.
Here's the video:
Products (I've missed a couple in my image)
- Garnier Miscellar Cleansing Water (I don't recommend this, only using it as it comes in a small bottle which I bring to the gym with me)
- Skin79 AragoSpa Aqua Toner
- Sofina Primavista Ange Moisture Keep Base UV
- Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation
- NYX Gotcha Covered (Concealer)
- Real Techniques Blending Sponge
- MUA Eyeshadow Patlette - Heaven and Earth (nudes/browns)
- EcoTools duo Brush - Smudging and Blending
- Beauty People 10 Second Auto Gel Liner - real black
- Collection Extreme 24Hr Felt Tip Liner
- Shiseido eyelash curler
- Rodial Glamolash Mascara XXL
- NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Shine 835 Berry Couture
- MUA Ultra-Fine Loose Setting Powder
That's it for today! I hope that's been useful :) Do you have any tips for nailing an everyday look or making makeup more efficient for you?


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The end of April through June is a very busy time in school for all grades. Please keep up to date by looking at our calendar.
Apr 20 - School Survey Deadline! See below.
Apr 24 - PTA Meeting 8:30am - Nominations for PTA Exec Bd and SLT!
Apr 24 - K&1 Armory Visit - Sign Up is full. Thank you!
Apr 26 - Poetry Night, 6pm in the MMR - sign up and info below
Apr 27 - Jump a Thon
May 1-2 Math State Tests for 3rd-5th Grades
May 4 - Family Friday - Seedling Planting Day, 8:35am
May 4 - Story Pirates Assembly, 1pm & 1:50pm
May 7-11 - Teacher Appreciation Week! - more info coming soon
May 8 - PTA Exec Board Meeting, 8am
May 8 - K & 1 Armory Visit - Sign Up
May 8 - Parent Happy Hour - The Double Windsor, 6pm
May 11 - Mother's Day Plant Sale
May 12 - PTA Fun Run in Prospect Park
SURVEYS DUE APRIL 20 (online only)
Survey Time!
Today is your LAST CHANCE to give input! If you haven't yet completed a survey, please go online and follow the prompts to get a new one.
PTA and SLT NOMINATIONS
TUESDAY APRIL 24 8:30 am PTA MEETING
Please join your PTA to hear about and vote on an exciting new proposal for science this spring, and also to nominate people to serve our our PTA Executive Board and our School Leadership Team. Learn more here!
APRIL 26 6-7pm IN THE MMR
Come celebrate creative children courtesy of Calliope (muse of poetry)! Bring your rhymes, whims, piths, and gists, and remember that Carl Sandberg said, "poetry is the synthesis of biscuits and hyacinths." Long story short: words + kids = fun.
ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME! Students can read their own poems or their favorite poems.
May 4th during school
Optional Book Orders Due April 24
Story Pirates will be visiting PS 154 for an assembly on May 4th. Founded in 2004 to celebrate the words, ideas and stories of young people, Story Pirates pairs world-class teachers with first-rate actors and comedians, and offers a variety of tools to make learning more engaging and effective.
Their book, Stuck in the Stone Age, is being released in March, and they've offered copies of the book for sale to our community at a discount. If you wish, buy it here.
Due April 26
Our PTA raises $250,000 yearly to support The Windsor Terrace School. We support a variety of programs that affect every every child at our school.
Every parent and guardian of a PS 154 student is a member of our PTA. PTA budget and programming decisions are made at PTA meetings and must be voted on by PTA members present. At the same time, we hope that we can reach as many families as possible with this survey and get a more complete sense of the wishes of our PTA members.
You can fill out the survey here. DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN!
Did you know that you can come volunteer to help organize games and supervise play in the schoolyard during lunchtime recess? If you would like to get involved, please reach out to Debby Wattenbarger at email@example.com.


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Firefighters worked through the night to watch for flare ups among the six businesses that were destroyed and/or damaged in Pueblo.
The fire department was alerted around 6:40pm on Tuesday when smoke was seen coming from a building. When firefighters arrived, they realized they needed backup.
Authorities believe the fire started in an office supply store and spread to the next business - and so on. The fire spread extremely easily because the businesses shared a hallway. The fire got so intense that the firefighters had to move from an inside attack to an exterior attack.
Flames were shooting from the roof as it caved in. By the time firefighters had the fire under control, six businesses had been affected.
At the fire's worse, firefighters evacuated a parking garage, in fear that the fire would spread, and advised people within a 2-block radius to evacuate.
Firefighters are still on the scene to ensure no flare ups ignite. No cause has been reported yey and no one was injured.


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MiNF Cares
MiNF Cares is a personal grant directly supporting families affected with the disorder by personally connecting with people experiencing difficult medical treatment, surgery, births, deaths and other family changes. Cards, visits, meals, flowers and/or other personal needs are coordinated for these families. Families interested in this personal grant can apply here:
Travel Grant
The Travel Grant was established to assist families who are in need of financial support because of a need to travel to a specialist or hospital in order to receive necessary medical care to treat their NF. Applications are reviewed by our team and grants are given on an as needed basis. To inquire about a travel grant please contact us or ask an NF Michigan volunteer at the NF clinic in Grand Rapids.
Austin Volkert Memorial Scholarship
NF Michigan is pleased to announce the offering of The Austin Volkert Memorial Scholarship to qualified students. This scholarship program was established in 2018 in memory of Austin McEwen Volkert of Rockford, MI. The scholarship was endowed by family and friends of Austin and will continue through the generosity of future donors. Austin, who was diagnosed with NF1 at 18 months was a graduate of Lake Michigan Academy High School in Grand Rapids and dreamed of becoming a police officer. He was a staunch law abider who was passionate about rescue dogs, finding the best slice of pizza, and was a fervent Chicago Blackhawks hockey fan. Austin is survived by his parents, Scott and Shelley Volkert, his older brother, Zack, his younger twin sisters, Emma and Claire, and his rescue dog, Winnie.
If you are a high school senior, or post high school student, with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, pursuing furthering education (Associates, Bachelors, or Vocational as a full-time or part-time student), and you live in NF Michigan's service area you are eligible to apply for a $1,000 academic scholarship from NF Michigan. To be considered, please read through the application and selection process below:
Application open: January 1, 2020
Application due: April 15, 2020
Awards announced: May 15, 2020
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify you must meet the following criteria:
Diagnosed with NF or schwannomatosis
Entering or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program - Associates, Bachelors, or Vocational as a full-time or part-time student (part-time students must be enrolled for at least 6 credits to apply)
Live in NF Michigan's service area (state of MI – including the U.P.)
Selection Process
You will be evaluated based on character, community service involvement; including any NF related activates, and evidence of determination and persistence through difficulties related to living with NF. Upon receipt of your application, NF Michigan's Scholarship committee will conduct the following review:
Applications will go through an initial review to ensure all information requested has been submitted by the deadline.
If your application is incomplete or not on time, it will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the committee based on criteria met.
Two individuals will be awarded $1,000 scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year.
Additional Application Requirements
A letter from a physician certifying diagnosis
A personal statement essay (see application for writing prompt)
A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or mentor
An official HS transcript
An acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning or confirmation of enrollment
An official college transcript (for those already enrolled in a post high school program)
Award Announcements
Award recipients will be notified by email and letter by May 15, 2020. Applicants who are not selected will be notified by email or letter by May 31, 2020. Scholarship checks will be made out to the college or school of attendance.
For questions regarding eligibility, please contact Terri Rausch.


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Commodore USA is recreating the classic Commodore 64 with modern software and the exact replica of the original beige chassis.
The new computer has 4 GB of DDR3 memory, a one terabyte hard drive, HDMI compatibility, an Intel Atom 525 CPU and Nvidia Ion2 graphics.
It also includes six USB ports, a 6-in-1 media card reader and an optional Blu-ray Disc drive.
The Commodore 64 from the 1980s is an 8-bit home computer built by Commodore International. During the Commodore 64's market-shelf life, sales totaled 30 million units, making it the best-selling single personal computer model of all time. It was priced at $595.
Commodore USA said there is "overwhelming demand from former Commodore users worldwide" for the new machine and plans to roll out a model before the end of the year. So far, the company has not listed a price for the new machine.


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The first trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp is here, featuring the return of Paul Rudd as Scott Lang as the titular Ant-Man and the debut of Evangeline Lilly's Wasp, as Hope van Dyne finally gets to don a superhero outfit of her own. Hope inherits the mantle from her mother, Janet van Dyne, who served alongside Hank Pym's Ant-Man until she sacrificed herself by shrinking down to the subatomic level in order to stop a nuclear bomb, and was lost in the Quantum Realm. We saw the Quantum Realm revisited in Ant-Man when Scott used a similar maneuver, but he was ultimately able to pull himself out and find a way home.
In Ant-Man and the Wasp, Janet van Dyne will be played by Michelle Pfeiffer - so it's fairly safe to assume that Scott and Hope will find a way to rescue the original Wasp from the Quantum Realm. This trailer seems to offer a glimpse of exactly how the rescue will go down, as two quick shots show some kind of craft - first preparing for a mission, and then actually exploring the Quantum Realm (surrounded by tardigrades).
Related: Ant-Man And The Wasp Trailer Breakdown
The trailer didn't explicitly lay out a plan to rescue the original Wasp, instead focusing on the fallout from Captain America: Civil War, which has apparently left Scott, Hope and Hank on the run. However, given that Scott visited the Quantum Realm and managed to survive, it only makes sense that Hank and Hope would want to find a way to replicate his success and use it for a rescue mission. You can see the craft that may help them to accomplish this in the image above, and another below.
Of course, there's a possibility that this craft isn't related to the rescue of Janet van Dyne, but is actually used by Ant-Man and the Wasp's main villain, Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), whom we see being created in a lab similar to the one the quantum craft is in. In the comics, Ghost is an industrial saboteur with a vendetta against corporations (and a particular hate for Tony Stark), so it's possible that Ghost will try to steal some of Hank Pym's shrinking tech in order to better execute a mission. Then again, dealing with a villain who has shrinking tech might be too much of a retread (that was the plot of Ant-Man), so the far more likely explanation is that this craft was built by Hank Pym in order to rescue his long-lost wife.
Any mission to try and rescue Janet van Dyne will be inherently dangerous. Doctor Strange briefly showed the Quantum Realm being accessed by Stephen Strange through magical means, but otherwise the only way to get there is by physically shrinking down to the subatomic level - something that's very difficult to come back from. In the Quantum Realm, time and space cease to matter as residents eventually shrink down to a point where they simply drift through a silent void - it's not a fun place to get stuck. This was one of the most intriguing elements of Ant-Man, and it will be exciting to see it explored further in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
More: Check Out 48 Screenshots From the Ant-Man and the Wasp Trailer
- Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018) release date: Jul 06, 2018
- Avengers: Infinity War / The Avengers 3 (2018) release date: Apr 27, 2018
- Black Panther (2018) release date: Feb 16, 2018
- The Avengers 4 / Avengers: Endgame (2019) release date: Apr 26, 2019
- Captain Marvel (2019) release date: Mar 08, 2019


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