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I know I've said it before, but my dad is amazing. Back in April, he demonstrated his skills in helping Chase and me update the kitchen. The update is finally finished with the exception of accessories like curtains, rugs, and barstools. Here's our kitchen as it existed once we moved in and painted.
We wanted to put a backsplash in because we (but Chase mostly) are messy in the kitchen. Water gets splashed out of the sink onto the walls, as do food particles and coffee grounds (only Chase drinks coffee so it can't be me, I swear!). Behind the stove, the vent never seems to really suck up the moisture and there are water stains. See below examples (I apologize for the bad photos but it's hard to take pictures of these wall stains.)
Several months ago, we had purchased a glass mosaic tile for our backsplash. We looked and looked but had a hard time finding something we liked that looked okay with our cabinets and countertops. Finally, we settled on this guy from Home Depot:
With plans to install the backsplash on a Saturday, I prepped the kitchen Friday by taking everything off the counters, removing outlet covers and light covers and taped some drop cloths on the counter to protect them.
Early Saturday, Dad arrived and we got started. So evidently, the key to tiling this room is to start in the middle and work out. For us, that meant starting in the corner behind the sink and under the windows. UGH. Even Dad was frustrated with this. We didn't really have a saw that could cut glass really well and some of the tile pieces are made of stainless steel. Let's just say, cuts weren't always pretty and we had to patch in some random tiles.
Once we got the tiles cut under the windows and around the window trim, Dad mixed up some ThinSet for glass mosaics. Basically, you just add the powder to water and mix well. From what I could gather, you want it to be sort of thin but not so much so that it drips or runs down the wall. Once the ThinSet was on, we placed the tiles at the bottom and then rolled up and pressed the tile hard against the wall to get it in place. Once there, we had to move a few tiles here and there that got out of place or slightly crooked, but for the most part, we moved onto the next tile.
We also pulled the stove out and tiled behind it where people would see it. We screwed a board to the wall to support the weight of the tile as the ThinSet dried.
Ultimately, all that tile was up. Insert angels singing and giving high-fives. We were so thrilled to have managed our way through this project. We could not have done it without my dad's help and ability to cut tile with the saw. We used a glass nippers which Chase pretty much mastered but the sawing was a must.
After everything had dried completely, we moved on to grouting. This was fairly painless but the thin space between the tiles made it difficult to get the grout in the tight spaces. Once the grout was dry, we sealed it and then grouted along the edges.
After the tile, we decided to get rid of the boob light. We had ordered the Eglo Troy light from Home Depot to go over our island and our sink. This process took forever! We had to adjust the cords for the pendants and then cut all the wires because there was too much to fit in the ceiling. Chase doubted my electrical skills but I totally managed to rewire everything with the help of my dad on the phone and when he turned the breaker back on, we had light! He doubted me (said so himself) but I came through! Biggest downside: depsite our measuring, the pendants hang at different lengths.
Despite the new lighting, the kitchen is still fairly dark at night. To install recessed lighting would be expensive and messy since the kitchen is on the bottom level and any electricity would have to be run upwards. So for Christams, Chase got me under-cabinet lighting! And it looks so awesome and makes the kitchen so much brighter! As soon as I get around to cleaning the kitchen, I will take a final picutre with the new lights.
We love it so far and feel like our kitchen took about a million steps towards modern. We still need to get some rugs, barstools, and curtains but those things can wait. I think we spent enough money so far, but…that was last year. 🙂


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(Many thanks to lifehacker for this info)
1. Fresh cut flowers
To extend the life of your flowers, add one teaspoon sugar, one tablespoon bleach and two teaspoons lemon or lime juice with one quart of water and put it in the vase(this is the equivalent of the fertilizer packet that comes with your flowers.)
Tip 1 Don't wash so often, over time washing breaks down the fibers in clothing making them easier to tear or rip. .
Tip 2 Wash in COLD water, cold water uses up less energy and many man-made fabrics such as nylon, polyester, ect. handle the cold a lot better than the heat.
Tip 3 Zip up jeans and jacket before washing them, the zippers act like tiny saws and will tear up any other clothing that is washed with them.
Tip 4 Clean and/or polish you dress shoes regularly, this prevents dirt from settling into niches in your shoes and helps prevent cracking.
3. Cheese
Wrap your cheese in parchment paper or waxed paper, this gives he cheese room to breathe and will therefore make it last longer.
4. Your test trial of Windows7
You can use the same rearm code as was used for vista to extend your trial 120 more days, just follow these steps.
- Click on the Start button and key in Cmd in Start Search box.
- Press on Ctrl-Shift-Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative credentials (equivalent to "Run as Administrator").
- In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter when done: slmgr -rearm or you can use sysprep /generalize
- Reboot the computer.
- Rearm again when the remaining activation grace period timer counts down to 0 days.
5. Reviving your hard drive
You can punish your crashed drive by giving it some time in the freezer, and after hooking it up to your backup drive, you can pull the information off (you have to do this BEFORE it warms up.)


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You can tell it's World Cardmaking Day - two card posts from me in one day!
Challenge #242 at Crafty Creations Challenges is Winged Things. Now whenever I see wings mentioned, my kneejerk reaction is to head for my dragonfly stamps. But as I was rummaging through old stamps looking for Melonie (see my previous post) I cane across a small collection of cartoon bee stamps that I'd almost forgotten about, so I decided to have a play with those.
I made the outside of the card quite simple so the recipient will be extra-surprised by the "explosion" inside! (It's hard to photograph the exploding inside because it opens up to be bigger than the card itself - but I hope you get the idea)
Saturday, 5 October 2013
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Vinpearl will provide scholarships as well as extended opportunities of summer internships for FPT Polytechnic students who have excellent academic achievements.
On May 25th, Vinpearl Joint Stock Company and FPT Polytechnic signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding providing human resources. Ms. Phan Hong Nhung, Human Resources Manager of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company, and Mr. Vu Chi Thanh, FPT Polytechnic Director and representatives of related parties participated in the event.
Accordingly, Vinpearl will provide scholarships as well as extended opportunities of summer internships for FPT Polytechnic students who have excellent academic achievements. The Memorandum of Understanding opens the employment opportunities for FPT students in the industry of hospitality, restaurants and hotels, and relieves the thirst of quality human resources for Vinpearl's world class hotel and resort chain.
FPT Polytechnic students are also trained as full-time employees in 2-4 months. The unit facilitates facilities, appoints staff and participates directly in the company's projects…
Ms. Nhung said that based on the demand for human resources in the whole system, Vinpearl will make an "order" with the university. For example, the need of personnel (in which position) of Vinpearl in Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc or Halong. Meanwhile, students will also register their aspirations with the university in order for the company to arrange and balance.
Vinpearl also hopes that FPT Polytechnic will focus on language training so that students' communication skills are constantly improved. "The unit is recruiting personnel for positions of which will be in direct contact with clients such as front desk staff, lobby, luggage … Sufficient ability of foreign language is a great advantage for students to serve customers. Those who fully satisfy the requirements during their internships will be hired as full-time employees, "she said.
The training program of FPT Polytechnic is consulted by the leading council of Vietnamese scientists in the field of tourism – restaurants – hotel and is evaluated by companies, hotels, resorts and restaurants which are famous in HCMC and Da Nang. The school uses the project-based learning approach, which means learning through real-world projects and blended learning methods – with 70% of the time practicing to help students develop a comprehensive range of work skills.
Every year, FPT Polytechnic has signed a agreement of co-operation with businesses to ensure that the environment of internship and jobs for students after graduation. By the end of 2016, 21 enterprises in the field of information technology, economic-business and tourism-hotel sectors had signed agreements of cooperation in training human resources with FPT Polytechnic. Accordingly, partner businesses are committed to providing jobs for 100% of FPT Polytechnic students upon graduation. This is the signing ceremony of the biggest agreement of co-operation with FPT Polytechnic, which emphasizes the two objectives of co-operation: developing quality human resources and ensuring total support for businesses' recruitment.
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happy monday from jp...Posted by Ray at 10:27 AM
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We were blessed last night. We came home from church with four bags of clothes for our girls to wear. They were so excited to see to new to them things that came out of the bags. There were so many nice things for them to wear. They have so many nice things to wear to church and oh co cute things to wear to school. They couldn't wait to pick out what to wear to school today.
It seems to me that we have always been blessed beyond measure in the clothing department as far as our kids are concerned. I am always thankful of that. And so I always try to pass the blessings on when my kids out grow their clothes.
Remember to be thankful for your blessings and to pass it on when you can, you will be blessed even more.


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Unique Construction Materials That You Are Yet To See
When you are about to begin a construction project, the first thing you have to be concerned about is the choice of materials. This is mainly because the kind of construction materials you are using will have an impact on the quality of a structure in almost all respects. For example, the structure will be affected structurally. Put simply, it may be stable or unstable depending on the construction materials that are used to make it. Here is a look at some of the most amazing attributes of construction materials that are hard to find today. If you can come across materials for construction that have these attributes, you will certainly achieve your desired construction project results.
Water Repellent
This attribute is mainly important if you are dealing with the surroundings. It is an important attribute for exterior walls as well. This is mainly because exterior walls are supposed to be as impermeable to moisture and rain water as possible. Therefore, they have to be covered by a material that is not permeable to water. In some cases, the material may be breathable to allow for the release of internal pressure and avoid cracks. This is another important property that such a material is supposed to have. There are many choices of materials for construction that have this property. For instance, the most renowned one is concrete sealer which is currently used extensively by contractors around the world.
This is an attribute that is mostly important for the concrete which is laid on the driveway. It is also important for the exterior walls of a structure. The property is necessary for purposes of keeping the surroundings free of water. Instead of having surroundings which are water logged, you will be amazed to learn that this property helps to keep the water off the surface of the surroundings. This also applies to the exterior walls of a structure. In other words, the material does the job but remains transparent while playing the role of preventing the water from permeating the surface of the walkways and driveways.
In the past, coming across a structure that is eco-friendly was always a serious issue. This was mainly due to the lack of knowledge on subjects related to the importance of eco-friendly structures. Fortunately, many people have now realized the importance of eco-friendly structures and the general materials for construction. These materials are treasured for their ability to keep the surrounding environment in perfect shape while they are being used. In simple terms, they do not cause any harm to the environment.
Exceedingly Elegant
Another important attribute worth bearing in mind is elegance. This is important as it is the one which determines whether a structure can capture the attention of onlookers or not. It also helps to raise the confidence of structure owners.


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TEHRAN, November 23. /TASS/. Iran plans to boost production and export of natural gas in the nearest future, the country's President Hassan Rouhani said at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Tehran on Monday.
"In the nearest future Iran will boost gas output. Its domestic consumption and export will be growing due to declining share of oil in the total volume of energy resources being used and exported," Rouhani said.
For many years Iran's potential for boosting capacities and introduction of new technologies in the gas extracting industry were limited by sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic, the president said, adding that as sanctions are lifted and the nuclear agreement reached by Tehran and "the group of six" (5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) in July in Vienna is launched, new prospects are opening up for Iran in the development of gas fields and production of liquefied gas.
According to the country's Petroleum Ministry, gas reserves in Iran top 33 trillion cubic meters, which makes it the biggest player on the global gas market. Currently, the Islamic Republic of Iran produces 173 bln cubic meters of gas per year while it plans to double production to 1.3 bln cubic meters per day by 2020.


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Lorne Michaels, creator and producer of Saturday Night Live, has a saying: "The show doesn't go on because it's ready. It goes on because it's 11:30."
On that note, here's an article that is quite possibly my favorite thing ever written about the process of movie making.
"Neck & Neck" by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh (Entertainment Weekly) is the story of – what do you when your movie is called "Dracula 2000" and it absolutely, positively must be delivered before December of 2000?
It's a fascinating look at the insanity of meeting an immovable deadline while simultaneously trying to put out a quality product.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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The augmented reality acquisition space is hot — Facebook, Snap, Apple and others are throwing money at teams and technologies that promise to increase user engagement. Spektral, a Danish startup, is the latest venture-backed visual effects company setting its sights on the massive space. Spektral is announcing a $2.8 million round today from Litecap and Amp Ventures to continue… Read More
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The Saturday morning running group is growing like crazy! We had a great group of people who met at Crow Creek early and ran through the streets of Bettendorf. Thanks to Mr. Byrne who took this picture. This is a group of quality people. This group is a true example of people who live the uncommon life. I feel very blessed to be a part of the running group. The conversations flowed throughout the run and made a 17mile run seem like nothing. I am half way in my training for the marathon. I feel confident that the miles I am putting in and adding track workouts will allow me to achieve my goal. More important on June 16th if I don't achieve my goal of running under 3:30 (hopefully 3:20) the journey and friendships I have made throughout training are much more rewarding.
Run for life!
Grandma's Week 8: 4/2-4/8
Total Miles: 54
Monday: Off
Tuesday: 11 – Ran 6.33 with 6b46 and 4.23 with Louie after practice
Wednesday:8- 4X800's on the track. Thanks to Uhde and Maurer for pushing me to get this workout in. Ran 3:26,3:11,3:08,3:07)
Thursday:8- Ran 8 with 6b46 crew.
Friday:5- Easy 5 with Louie!
Saturday:17- Morning run with the group!
Sunday: I have 5 planned
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May 13, 2008
Spring? Kind of.....
Spring is SLOWLY making it's way into northern Wisconsin. The flowering crab on the south lawn is starting to show a little lavender tinge, a harbinger of the intense blossoming period. Some years it looks like a giant, glowing, intensely purple dandelion about to lose it's fluff.
The lawn looks quite green, I haven't mowed yet and don't want to with gas at $3.80 something up here..... sheesh.
The big silver maple in the yard is covered with these little pointy leaves. Soon the seeds will start forming, the leaves will stop growing, and the tree will be covered with thousands of little straw colored whirligigs. They will drop and cover the lawn til it's green, the leaves will re-awaken and things will be back to normal.
The first blooms have arrived, four tulips! It's still been quite chilly, with frost every morning, so things are taking their time. The poplar trees are quite green in the woods, the birch across the drive is covered with light green, tiny leaves.
Found another wood bicycle! These things are way cool, in my book. Well that's about it for this update, what's happening in your world???
I gotta go, Carlo
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Well, can anyone give us any updates as to what the trees/flowers are doing in your backyard? Any special birds around? Anything special going on in your lives? Please feel free to share with all of us.
Happy day. ps
Soooo you want to know what the birds and the trees are up to in my backyard uh..? even if I knew what they were up to I probably wouldn't understand them.
Have HAPPY day!!! :-)
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The attractions of Thailand are myriad – ruined cities, ancient monasteries, Buddhist monks, colourful hill tribes, floating markets, rave parties, dense rainforests, exotic wildlife, tropical islands, golden beaches and pristine coral reefs. Then there's Bangkok, the most exuberant capital city in Southeast Asia, which would justify a trip to Thailand all by itself.
The Thai people are famously hospitable, and Thailand was one of the first corners of Southeast Asia to really open up to outsiders – helped by the 19th-century king Rama IV, and his love of all things Western. It was Rama IV who launched Thailand on the path to modernisation, and also persuaded his people to swap chopsticks for knives and forks.
This travel smorgasbord has attracted everyone from backpackers to billionaires, and visitors can find any level of comfort they desire, from hippy hostels to five-star palaces. If anything, Thailand has become more upmarket as a destination since its backpacker heyday, with air-conditioning everywhere and almost every hotel offering Thai massages and spa treatments.
As well as relaxation – and what could be more relaxing than a massage on the beach? – Thailand is a place for adventure. The beaches and islands of the south call out to scuba divers, rock-climbers and watersports enthusiasts, while the dense jungles of the north are a natural playground for trekkers and wildlife spotters. Try bathing under a waterfall in an orchid-filled jungle clearing – you won't forget it.
Then there's the cuisine – one of the world's finest, and certainly one of the spiciest. From fine restaurants to street stalls and night markets, Thailand always seems to have a fork in its hand. Above all else, though, Thailand is a place to feel at ease – stroll along the sand, take tea with a monk, snorkel over a coral reef, and let the stresses of modern life slowly slip away.
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Day 01 Bangkok - Pattaya
Arrive at Bangkok. Proceed to Pattaya by coach. Enjoy Spectacular Alcazar show in the evening.
Day 02 Pattaya
Visit Nong Nooch Village for Thai Cultural show, Elephant show, Tropical Garden, Orchid Garden and Pottery Garden. Free time for shopping at Tesco Lotus Mall. Enjoy Pattaya Park tower which holds the real wonder of showcasing a view of the entire city from its 55th floor and also enjoy tower jump / cable ride at the tower.
Day 03 Pattaya
Enjoy Speed Boat Ride, Parasailing, Coral formations by Glass Bottom Boat and Swimming in the crystal clear blue waters of Pattaya at Coral Island. Relax yourself with Scientific Thai Massage.
Day 04 Pattaya - Bangkok
Proceed to Bangkok by coach. En-route visit the Biggest Gems Gallery in the world. Arrive at Bangkok. In the evening enjoy Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner and live music.
Day 05 Bangkok
Enjoy fun and excitement at Safari World, visit Marine Park. Enjoy Orang Utan Boxing show, Sea Lion show, Hollywood Cowboy Stunt show, Dolphin show and Spy War show. Explore wildlife like Giraffes, Zebras, Tigers, Lions and many more at Safari Park. Evening free for shopping at MBK - one of the famous shopping malls in Bangkok.
Day 06 Bangkok
City tour includes the Golden Buddha followed by Principle Buddha and Reclining Buddha. Visit an aquatic wonderland, Siam Ocean World which takes you through 7 different zones which are Weird and Wonderful, Deep Reef, Living Ocean, Rainforest, Rocky Shore, Open Ocean, and Sea Jellies. Experience the Sky Train ride. Free time for shopping at Indra Square.
Day 07 Departure from Bangkok
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.


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Holy basil is the common name of tulsi. It is alternatively spelled as tulasi and is botanically called as Ocimum tenuiflorum. It is a sub-shrub that has green leaves and strong aroma. Holy basil or tulsi has numerous medicinal benefits and is largely known for its medicinal properties. The plant is considered extremely sacred by Hindus in India and is worshiped for this reason. It is supposed to bring goodness to home and life. Holy basil is used as a medicinal herbs in most of the households in the native land. Largely, the leaves are used in tea that is believed to benefit the throat, chest, nasal passageway, and overall respiratory system. It is one of the most commonly used herbs in the Indian subcontinent.
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Here it comes...
So it's cold, dark and usually raining when I roll out for my 10 mile /35 ish minute two wheeled commute. I start out layered in cozy & waterproof clothes. At exact points along the ride I drop layers.
I unzip jackets at 7th & Failing St
At Interstate & Alberta I lose the fleece hat
At Delta Park I swap fuzzy gloves for skinny ones
Then I'm dialed for the rest of the ride.
[anyone still reading???]It's just {marginally} interesting how the human machine works and how the flow of cold wind & rain keeps the engine cool. Stopping at stoplights and the system overheats, even just the 30 seconds the equilibrium is broken and I roast. Then, with wind & rain back on, it all comes back down. Outside of the commute on recreational rides, the difference between climbing and descending is epic, all on the same day. If it's 47 and rainy, 10 minutes into a long climb and you could pretty much ride naked and be too hot. Then point the bike downhill and you're doing 35-40mph and exerting 30% of the output. The rain feels like ice pellets and your 5 layers with the final being a waterproof membrane isn't enough if the downhill is sustained for more than a few minutes.


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To Do, Part 5
59. Learn to ski or snowboard
My poor husband used to go snowboarding all the time until he met me. Hell, he's even snowboarded in Japan! I'm scared to death of it. In fact, I'm scared of pretty much any sport that might involve falling and damaging my teeth. However, if I get hurt, I'll be in good company. Chris always injures himself too. You'll have to ask him about the time he took Japanese Midol for an injured knee.
58. Increase my vocabulary
My mom used to say that curse words were used by people who weren't intelligent enough to say something else. Shit. I guess I'm not very smart. Well, or at least I knew that my vocabulary was lacking. It also doesn't help that every time Chris and I get in a fight he uses gigantic words, and I have no idea what they mean. Of course, I'm too pissed to ask him for a definition. Man that shit pisses me off.
57. Be a contestant on Family Feud
56. Watch the top 100 movies of all time
55. Dig for diamonds
Did you know that Arkansas is the only place in North America that has diamonds? Did you also know that you can dig for them at a state park for a minimal fee? As an Native Arkansan, I really should dig for diamonds.
54. Experience an Australian Christmas
It's hot there at Christmas! You can get sunburned on Christmas! It totally blows my concept of the holidays. Are their decorations the same? Surely there's no Frosty the Snowman. Does Santa still wear a heavy red coat and boots? Hot! Christmas! Crazy!
53. Eat at a diner made from an old train car
52. Own a miniature donkey
(Chris, my birthday is quickly approaching.)
51. Become a US Marshall
'Cause they're badass.
50. See the Northern Lights
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Amanda Cordova
I was a snowboard instructor and miss it terribly, it is truly my sport of choice…if you ever need company on a SB trip I am here!!July 31st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Stoby's restaurant in Russellville is in a train car. Don't know if that counts as a dinerJuly 31st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Lisa Sivley
#58- Mirriam Webster has a word of the day app for email.I use it bc I believe you can always sharpen your skills!August 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
#59 I know Dan and Chris did some snowboarding together and Dan misses it sometimes. I am too chicken to try. I told Dan I would like to go to LBL though and do some camping, horseback riding etc. when Spencer is a little bigger!#55 I had no idea you could dig for diamonds. I have got to research that!
I am curious to see how your eclectic list progresses- bonne chance
I'd like to experience Christmas in Australia too. Someday!August 4th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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Book Reviews
Darfur: The Ambiguous Genocide
by Gérard Prunier
Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 2005
212 pages, US$27.00 (hardcover)
Reviewed by Andrea Charron
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Author of The Rwandan Crisis: History of a Genocide, Gérard Prunier's latest book on the crisis in Darfur provides a more sophisticated context in which to "understand" the political violence in Sudan. Prunier avoids a simplistic, binary "Arab versus African" conclusion. Indeed, he stresses the need for a separate ethnographic study of Darfur as a region. Furthermore, he wisely counsels readers against seeking a coherence of facts: teleology, the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world, he says, is a "pitfall to be avoided."
In less than 200 pages, Prunier provides a competent sketch of the history of Darfur, and the current crisis within the politics of Sudan and the region. Although Prunier's style of writing is fluid, the number of facts presented means that, inevitably, readers are forced to re-orient themselves, using either the glossary of Arabic terms, the map, or a list of abbreviations.
Prunier's account of the current crisis in Darfur is conduced by four important factors: 1) Khartoum's role and its militia; 2) the Sahelian famine of 1985 and general economic disparity in particular parts of the country; 3) the interference by outside actors and states, especially Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi of Libya, and President Idriss Deby of Chad; and 4) the continuous relegation and marginalization of Darfur in Sudanese history and politics by successive Sudanese governments and by bordering state governments.
For all that is good about the book, it is not the final word on the crisis. Indeed, some authorities, most notably Alex de Waal, African scholar and program director of the Social Sciences Research Council in New York, lament the gaps in Prunier's research.
For example, key actors like Ahmat Acyl Aghbash, who, according to de Waal, is the legacy behind the Janjawiid militia, have been omitted from Prunier's account. Another perceived oversight is a lack of discussion on the "Arab supremacist ideology, which holds that the lineal descents of the Prophet Mohammed and his Qoreish tribe (to which Ahmat Acyl belongs)"1 are entitled to rule Muslim lands. Such thinking was Ahmat Acyl's "gift" to Sudan and an important factor, according to de Waal, in explaining Darfur's landslide into war. There is some mention of the general instability in the region, attributed mostly to Qadhafi's interference. However, the allegiances between different factions within Chad and Sudan, and the pressure of instability in neighbouring Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Congo, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, is not discussed in great detail.2
De Waal is also critical of Prunier's rebel history account, which he assesses as perfunctory and undocumented. Prunier asserts that the Darfurian rebel "alliance," which joined the largely non-Arab Sudanese Liberation Army (SLA) with the Islamist Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), emerged as a direct result of a Memorandum of Understanding between Johan Garang, the leader of the SLA, and Hassan al-Turabi, the sheikh of the fragmented Sudanese Islamists movement, later jailed by his one-time ally, current Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. However, according to de Waal, this is the most unlikely of explanations. This difference of opinion between two highly acclaimed academics is proof of the complexity of the crisis, and an excellent reminder of the importance of consulting multiple sources.
The title, "The Ambiguous Genocide," also deserves comment. Prunier notes the American government's decision to use the term "genocide" in reference to Darfur, if only for domestic reasons, while criticizing the "disingenuousness" of the International Commission of Inquiry into Darfur3 established by the UN Security Council. Such note and censure may be misplaced. In fact, the ICID's report chronicled the same abuses reported by the American government, but concluded the attacks on villages were the product of counter-insurgency warfare, and not a planned extermination of a people.4 The ICID concluded that the killing in Darfur amounted to war crimes,5 and recommended that the Security Council refer the situation to the International Criminal Court immediately. The United States, until recently, was resistant to such a suggestion. Given Prunier's reluctant recognition of the US State Department for its use of the term genocide, there is a disconnect of logic in calling the book "The Ambiguous Genocide." That may well be the case from the point of view of the international community, but I am not sure it is at all "ambiguous" to Prunier.
Still, there is much to recommend this book. The idea that the international community has been paralyzed into complacency over Darfur because of its overwhelming desire to ensure the success of the Naivasha peace agreements, ending nearly 50 years of war between North and South Sudan, is an important commentary deserving careful consideration. Other opinions can also be considered, such as Hugo Slim's "Dithering over Darfur: a Preliminary Review of the International Response" International Affairs (October 2004); NATO unclassified assessments of the African Mission in Sudan (AMIS); Nelson Kasfir's "Sudan's Darfur: Is it Genocide?" Current History (May 2005); Alex de Waal's Famine that Kills: Darfur, Sudan (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005); Security Council Resolutions, Presidents' reports, Security Council Update Reports, and International Crisis Group updates. However, a better understanding of the crisis in Darfur is not necessarily guaranteed.
Andrea Charron is a PhD candidate in the War Studies program at the Royal Military College of Canada.
- Alex de Waal, "Review of Gerard Prunier, Darfur: The Ambiguous Genocide, Hurst and Co.", in Times Literary Supplement (8 August 2005).
- Especially for aid workers and future military personnel to the region, there is scant information on the terrain, geography, disease patterns, and, most importantly, the wet and dry seasons in Prunier's account. There is also relatively little information on the oil fields in Sudan.
- Report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur to the United Nations Security Council. Pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1564. 25 January 2005 (Geneva, Switzerland), at <http://www.icc-cpi.int/library/ cases/Report_to_UN_on_Darfur.pdf>
- Ibid., p. 4.
- Ibid.


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You may feel that during term time you have more than enough to read, but you should definitely make time to check out one of Trinity's many student newspapers and magazines. Each completely free, stacks of publications sit in various Trinity buildings for students to pick up and peruse. Because all the newspapers and magazines are student-run, you're likely to come across an article written by a classmate as you flick through. From satire to celebrity interviews, sports stories to political pieces, Trinity's range of publications write on topics to suit every taste. Many student societies run their own magazine to update their members on events and achievements, and departments frequently release their own publications to keep students informed. There are also independent papers which cover university news, and student features and opinions (funded by Trinity Publications).
Trinity News
Ireland's oldest student newspaper, Trinity News reports on stories relevant to the university's students and staff, as well as discussing global topics from the perspective of a Trinity student. Founded in 1953, the paper is well-respected for the quality of its journalism (regularly winning Irish Student Media awards, including 2013 Newspaper of the Year). A new edition is published every fortnight, including the TN2 magazine which reports on 'alternative culture for students'. Trinity News often stirs up debate within the university by drawing the attention of the student body to controversial topics, including contentious decisions by the SU.
The University Times
The University Times is a newspaper endorsed by the Student's Union to ensure students are kept informed of the latest news and events in Trinity. Launched in 2009, this year the paper won "Publication of the year" for the first time (having previously achieved "Newspaper of the year" in 2010, 2011 and 2012). The tone of the paper shifts each year as the writers and editor change; budding journalists often seek to climb the ranks of this prestigious paper to get on the mast head. Annually, as part of the SU elections, The University Times' Editor (and SU's Communications officer) is voted for by the students themselves, typifying Trinity's democratic attitude to journalism.
Trinity College Miscellany (MIS©)
This publication has flirted with a host of forms; it began as a newspaper in 1895, later became a literary journal, and it is now a magazine. Although the content covers a wide range of topics, it centres upon reviews, opinions and features. Unlike Trinity News and The University Times, MIS©'s focus is not upon communicating news stories, instead discussing issues and topics relevant to the student body. The publication is split into five sections: 'Politically Minded'; 'Voices'; 'Geek Out'; 'Gaeilge'; and 'Agony Aunt'. The satirical 'Agony Aunt' section asks readers to submit their questions and comments to 'Aunt Firecrotch' to receive a comic (pun-laden) response.
The Piranha
Although all of Trinity's publications have at least an element of satire, none take it as seriously as the Piranha (Trinity's official satirical newspaper). Haunted by controversy, the Piranha is frequently accused of 'taking the joke too far', and print runs have been seized and destroyed due to their inflammatory content. Recently, the newspaper came under fire for its personal attack of a candidate in the SU election. You might not agree with their messages, however you've got to admit they're entertaining (and honestly without them Trinity's publications could become a bit vanilla!)


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Sun glasses // Quay Lunching Oslo Sisters lunching at Olivia and Rust. Rebecca in leather jacket from Zara.
Reykjavik, Iceland What to wear on Iceland? I asked myself before my vacation to Reykjavik. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost national capital, and it's also a compact, tightly organized city where you can walk nearly everywhere in a few minutes. Hva i alle dager har man på seg på Island? Dette spurte jeg meg selv om før avreise. Reykjavik er verdens nordligste…
Vintage market Oslo Vintage market Oslo. Flea market on a Sunday in Oslo So many different things to find on these markets Vintage or replica? Hmm Blå Sunday market at Grünerløkka Rebecca found a moose she wanted to bring home. Vintage market in Oslo
Skappelgenseren Today I was shooting for Skappelgenseren homepage. Love the color of this wool jacket Behind the scenes 60 different sweaters/ jackets The photoshoot team <3
Mirror shoot: Top//By Malene Birger Clutch//Loewe Puoch Jacket // Zara Pants // By Malene Birger
Army look By Malene Birger Army look By Malene Birger. The summer is almost over and the fall is approaching Scandinavia. This Vinnie-dress from by Malene Birger is nice to wear on a late summer day, or trough the autumn with a pair of leggings or leather pants. The color combinations is so beautiful on this dress
Buddha Bar Monaco My sister, Rebecca, with Sofie, Mette Maj and me at Buddha Bar in Monte Carlo. Really nice place to eat, or just take a drink. Outfit for the evening Shirt // By Malene Birger Skirt // Zara Purse // Saint Laurent My Loewe Pouch with my too high heels.
Ericeira Vacay wearing By Malene Birger and YSL Ericeira Vacay wearing By Malene Birger and YSL. I have surfed for my very first time – it was so fun. Ericeira is a good place to surf for beginners. I'm wearing my By Malene Birger silk dress from last summer. ACCESSORIES Bracelets // Bvulgary, and Bjørg Rings // Saint Laurent,…
Eleven Paris T-Shirt Portugal Using the Eleven Paris t-shirt to get the surfer-look. Ericeira is a beautiful surfer town in Portugal. T-shirt / Eleven Paris Skirt / H&M Shoes/ Birkenstock After a couple waves I finally managed to stand up on the board 😄 Me in Eleven Paris t-shirt – trying to look like a surfer-girl Eleven Paris has a lot of…
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Economy - overview: Iraq's GDP grew by 11% in 2016, the best performance in the past decade, but declined in 2017 as domestic consumption fell. During 2016, security and financial stability throughout Iraq began to improve as Iraqi Security Forces made gains against the ongoing insurgency and oil prices slowly rose. The Iraqi Government entered into a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the IMF in July 2016, which helped stabilize its finances by encouraging improved fiscal management, needed economic reform, and expenditure reduction. Iraq passed its first SBA review in December 2016, and additional progress on the program is critical to its long-term fiscal health. Diversification efforts – a key component to Iraq's long-term economic development – require a strengthened investment climate to bolster private-sector engagement. Sustained improvements in the overall standard of living depend heavily on global oil prices, the central government passage of major policy reforms, and progress in the conflict with ISIL.
Iraq's largely state-run economy is dominated by the oil sector, which provides more than 90% of government revenue and 80% of foreign exchange earnings, and is a major determinant of the economy's fortunes. Oil exports in 2016 averaged 3.3 million barrels per day from southern Iraq, up from 2015. Moreover, the slow recovery of global oil prices improved export revenues throughout 2016, although monthly revenue remained below 2015 levels. Iraq's contracts with major oil companies have the potential to further expand oil exports and revenues, but Iraq will need to make significant upgrades to its oil processing, pipeline, and export infrastructure to enable these deals to reach their economic potential.
Iraqi oil exports from northern fields are hampered by fundamental disagreements between the Iraqi Government and autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq's Kurdistan region (IKR) on the roles of federal and regional authorities in the development and export of natural resources. In 2007, the KRG passed an oil law to develop IKR oil and gas reserves independent of the federal government. The KRG has signed about 50 contracts with foreign energy companies to develop its reserves, some of which lie in territories whose status is in dispute between Baghdad and Erbil. Some of the companies have left or returned blocks, citing lack of commercial prospects. In 2014, the KRG began exporting its oil unilaterally through its own pipeline to Turkey, which Baghdad claims is illegal. In the absence of a national hydrocarbons law, the two sides have entered into four provisional oil- and revenue-sharing deals since 2009, all of which collapsed. In September 2016, the two sides began implementing a fifth ad hoc agreement to split oil exports from Baghdad-controlled fields in Kirkuk.
Iraq is making slow progress enacting laws and developing the institutions needed to implement economic policy, and political reforms are still needed to assuage investors' concerns regarding the uncertain business climate. The Government of Iraq is eager to attract additional foreign direct investment, but it faces a number of obstacles, including a tenuous political system and concerns about security and societal stability. Rampant corruption, outdated infrastructure, insufficient essential services, skilled labor shortages, and antiquated commercial laws stifle investment and continue to constrain growth of private, nonoil sectors. Under the Iraqi constitution, some competencies relevant to the overall investment climate are either shared by the federal government and the regions or are devolved entirely to local governments. Investment in the IKR operates within the framework of the Kurdistan Region Investment Law (Law 4 of 2006) and the Kurdistan Board of Investment, which is designed to provide incentives to help economic development in areas under the authority of the KRG.
Inflation has remained under control since 2006. However, Iraqi leaders remain hard-pressed to translate macroeconomic gains into an improved standard of living for the Iraqi populace. Unemployment remains a problem throughout the country despite a bloated public sector. Encouraging private enterprise through deregulation would make it easier for Iraqi citizens and foreign investors to start new businesses. Rooting out corruption and implementing reforms - such as restructuring banks and developing the private sector - would be important steps in this direction.
Definition: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 102183
rpm package doesn't contain a logrote configuration
Last modified: 2007-04-18 12:56:48 EDT
From Bugzilla Helper:
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030626
Description of problem:
The package doesn't contain a configuration to be added to the /etc/logrotate.d
directory which by default allows the /var/log/scrollkeeper.log to grow without
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
Install the rpm that contains scrollkeeper
Additional info:
Red Hat apologizes that these issues have not been resolved yet. We do want to
make sure that no important bugs slip through the cracks.
Red Hat Linux 7.3 and Red Hat Linux 9 are no longer supported by Red Hat, Inc.
They are maintained by the Fedora Legacy project (http://www.fedoralegacy.org/)
for security updates only. If this is a security issue, please reassign to the
'Fedora Legacy' product in bugzilla. Please note that Legacy security update
support for these products will stop on December 31st, 2006.
If this is not a security issue, please check if this issue is still present
in a current Fedora Core release. If so, please change the product and version
to match, and check the box indicating that the requested information has been
If you are currently still running Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 9, please note that
Fedora Legacy security update support for these products will stop on December
31st, 2006. You are strongly advised to upgrade to a current Fedora Core release
or Red Hat Enterprise Linux or comparable. Some information on which option may
be right for you is available at http://www.redhat.com/rhel/migrate/redhatlinux/.
Any bug still open against Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 9 at the end of 2006 will be
closed 'CANTFIX'. Again, if this bug still exists in a current release, or is a
security issue, please change the product as necessary. We thank you for your
help, and apologize again that we haven't handled these issues to this point.
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Patient: Dislocatied shoulder how long wear brace , how long before trying to move it ?
Doctor: Generally, if your shoulder is wrenched upward and backward, you may dislocate it out of its socket .Basically now, try to avoid shoulder straining movements and activities that could potentially produce a new dislocation and wear the brace for three weeks. You can wear a sling, If a sling is not available, rig one by tying a long piece of cloth in a circle (a bed sheet or towel may do nicely). A pillow placed between the arm and body may also help support the injured shoulder. After a period of immobilization (usually a few weeks), slowly and gradually begin to increase the range of motion at the shoulder joint. This helps to preserve natural movement and lessen the risk of recurrent dislocation which is your particular case here. When good progress is made with range of motion, strengthening exercises may be added to help you to return to full function. According to the current medical literature, the recurrence rate for shoulder instability is highly dependent on the age of the patient. Nonoperative care should be performed first before entertaining the thought of surgery. Most patients are able to rehabilitate their shoulder with rest and physical therapy. Numerous studies have shown the increased likelihood of traumatic glenohumeral arthritis in patients with multiple shoulder dislocations. Operative care may consist of both open or arthroscopic treatment of the cause of instability, and of course a Rehabilitation program after surgery to control pain, limitation and regain full function.


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This morning I tried to give Blaze some probiotic and she took to her snack with such vigor she ripped the plastic nipple apart.
So….I guess with no nipple to feed her with she's weaned, eh?
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Plus special guest Jean Bayou returns from her tour in France to share her songs, followed by late-night jam with friends. You know who you are, so bring your instruments!
Showcase performers/acts sign up online and are guaranteed stage time to perform three songs starting at 8 pm. Original songs and cover songs are welcome.
Each reserved-slot showcase evening is followed by an open mic. Show up, sign up, and share a song or two, originals or covers. Showcasers may also sign up to perform additional songs during the OM.
Each show starts with a piano prelude, 7:30-7:55 pm
All tips go to the featured act, which is followed by an open mic at 10 pm.
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Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 8, 2018
Job Description:
SLAIT Consulting is currently seeking an ETL/ Data Warehouse Developer for a contract to hire position in Richmond, VA.
• 3+ Year experience working with SAS Business Intelligence (BI) tools; SAS Web Report Studio, SAS Cube Studio and SAS Information Map Studio
• 2-4 Years experience working with data warehouse systems and a solid understanding of the data warehouse life cycle
• Demonstrated experience with multi-dimensional data structures
• Familiar with traditional Oracle development tools
• Experience with development of basic PL/SQL procedures to support data aggregation
• 2+ Years of experience working with clients to define and develop BI applications that enhance business decision making capabilities
• A proven ability to develop a clear understanding of clientsa needs and the ability to incorporate them into a BI solution
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and cross-team coordination skills. Solid oral, written, and presentation as well as strong interpersonal skills are required
• A team player with the ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members
• Interacted with the Business Systems Analysts, users and business leads to understand Business needs.
• Provide technical guidance to Business Analyst and end user to best address business functional requirements.
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• Support QA (resolve issues and release fixes) UAT and production support when required.
• Develop, maintain, document and manage BI Solutions using Business Object, SAS and Spotfire
• Develop, maintain, document and manage custom data delivery systems for large scale business intelligence initiatives.
• Partner directly with other BI developers, data architects, clients, other technical data warehouse team members and database administrators to design and develop high performing BI solutions and maintain consistent development functions.
• Ensure solution designs address performance requirements, reusability, availability, integrity, security challenges, and business functional requirements.
• Provide work estimates and proactively communicate to the relevant parties any changes in scheduling. Apply good time management technique.
• Prepare Business Objects system landscape to provide end-to-end BI architecture solution for the project
• Design universes to provide semantic layer between Business Intelligence reporting tools and various data marts
• Create and maintain Universes based on user requirements and data sources with measures and dimensions objects, join conditions, Filters, LOV, cardinality, Aliases, Contexts, Aggregate Awareness.
• Select the appropriate reporting tool (CR 2011, CR for Enterprise, Webi) at the onset of a reporting project. Articulate and document the rationale in the decision making.
• Evaluate and review deliverables from peers.
• And all other duties assigned by the manager and/or supervisor.
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SLAIT Consulting, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, is a premier provider of information technology services, infrastructure and business solutions to a broad range of commercial clients within the United States. SLAIT Consulting is an EOE.
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Dr. Alvin Garfield Foster
Dr. Alvin Garfield Foster
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Dr. Alvin Garfield Foster was born April 7, 1934 in Bethlehem, MD. He graduated with a B.S. and Magna Cum Laude honors from Univ. of MD Eastern Shore on a 4-H scholarship. He received a full scholarship and graduated from Tuskegee University Veterinary School with a DVM. After finishing veterinary school, he served 2 years in the U.S. Air Force as a veterinarian for service animals. He was awarded a scholarship and graduated from Washington State University with a Ph.D in veterinary microbiology.
Dr. Foster accepted a position in the Animal Science division of Merck and Company, Inc. in Rahway, and worked there for 25 yrs. He relocated his family to Tinton Falls and lived there for 43 years. While at Merck, he became the Director of Animal Science Research, and founded the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Summer Program which has grown into the Merck-UNCF Scholars program. Dr. Foster participated in the Boy Scouts of America, was a Board Member of the Tinton Falls Schools Board of Education, a member of the Monmouth County Men's Club, and of the Zeta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for 60 years. After his retirement, he participated in the Monmouth County Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and was a charter member of the Monmouth County First Tee organization. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Red Bank for over 40 years and served on the Outreach and various other church committees.
Dr. Foster passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Dr. Foster is survived by Gertrude, his wife of 55 years (Shrewsbury); his three children, Alvin G. Foster Jr. (Mountainview, CA), Kerwin C. Foster (Richmond, VA), and Kelsie N. Foster (Tinton Falls); two sisters, Dorothy Townsend (Preston, MD), Alice Myers (Brandywine, MD) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.
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"The GSU's action is disappointing given the significance of the Company's offer and opportunities for additional compensation through a generous annual incentive program," said Colleen Vancha, Viterra's Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs.
Viterra's five-year offer consists of a 6% compensation payment on signing and annual increases of 6, 5, 5, and 5% beginning November 1, 2008 based on performance. In addition, Viterra will introduce an annual incentive program that has the potential to add to an employee's total compensation in the range of 5, 10 and 15% of their pay. The Company is offering common terms and conditions of employment, including market-based compensation and benefits, fairness, flexibility and long-term labour stability.
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We were here for one night.The rooms are spacious with comfortable bed and well equipped bathroom.The buffet breakfast was wide spread.There is a kettle with tea and coffee supply in the room.Overall a comfortable stay.
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I stayed there one night and I was pleased because my staying met my expectation. The hotel is a little bit far from Stuttgart city center, 35 minutes drive. The receptionist lady was extremely nice and helpful. I asked for a triple room and I...More
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It is a pleasure to read your kind feedback and we do hope that you had a great journey back home.
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My stay at the beginning seemed at best, hum drum, then as I began to explore the hotel and surrounding grounds, I was pleasantly surprised. What wonderfully quaint community , with shops and supermarkets around.
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Human Resources, Recruitment, International company, Career opportunities, Use of English language, Great package of benefits, Friendly work culture, Team breakfasts, …
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recruiter to join a busy and expanding team! You will support the business in attracting, sourcing and screening the best candidates. You will be assisting with facilitating the candidate experience throughout the whole recruitment process.
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November 8, 2017 at 11:51 pm
I loved when you mentioned how you should consider choosing a bookkeeping company that can keep track of the finances of several departments in your company. It is important to remember that choosing someone like this can help you save a ton of time and not have to hire several companies to do the same thing. As I see it, taking the time to read online reviews and ratings can help you learn this information and see how reputable a company is before hiring them.


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We have seen the impact of the Welfare Reform changes of 2008. The Employment and Support Allowance, which changed the basis for assessing incapacity claimants, has made it harder than it has been in decades to successfully claim state benefits.
Under the new regime, more than two-thirds of claimants are now rejected.
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The flooding hit hundreds of homes in the city along the Ouse and the Foss and has led to the closure of tourist attractions including the Jorvik Viking Centre.
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York City Council's chief executive Steve Stewart said: "We've been overwhelmed by the response from both businesses and members of the public who have offered their time, donations and financial assistance to give relief to the people directly affected and the communities around them. We thank Nestlé for this generous donation, which will undoubtedly go a long way to helping York residents get back on their feet."
Lord Mayor of York, Coun Sonja Crisp, who is on the board for the York Disaster Fund: said: "The boost to the York Flood Appeal from Nestlé is fantastic news. We have over 600 families affected by the floods in York and the fund will make a huge difference to the help we can provide."
Anyone needing to apply to the fund should call the council on 01904 551550. Businesses or individuals who wish to donate should contact Jan Garrill, of Two Ridings Community Foundation or go online at www.trcf.org.uk


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Susan Miller donated her original artwork, "Wolf Totem" for use on our lightweight long sleeve Tee-Shirt - perfect for winter or those cool summer nights. It is available in unisex sizes, Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
Visit the Wolfwatcher Store for details about this and other shirts available for sale.
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Susan Miller, of Cherokee descent, was born and raised in southwestern Oklahoma. She works primarily in acrylic, using vivid color to create large paintings on wood panels and canvas. Highly stylized wolves and coyotes are favorite subject matters, along with Native American motifs inspired by her Cherokee heritage. Susan passionately believes in the importance of wolves to a healthy ecosystem. "In my paintings I try to convey my love and respect for the wolf, and to honor his strong and wild spirit". Reproductions on canvas are available for each of her paintings. If you would like more information, visit Susan's Facebook page, SusanMillerTaosArt or her website at www.susanmillertaosart.com
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Of late, the only reason I scan the papers is for inspiration. The reading material leaves me sad, invairably. But, it is in photographs from around the world that I find some connect with humanity and beauty.
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