text:
The winners are:
- areallibrarian
- Susan
- nfmgirl
Congratulations and I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much to Hachette for providing the giveaway!
Thank you to all who entered!
Thank you so much!!! I'm so excited!!!
Thank you so much!!
I'm currently accepting a limited number of new books for review so please feel free to send me review requests.
Click here to send me a requestI am no longer able to accept requests directly from authors.


text:
Martha and Courtney Gillis
(804) 467-8048
(804) 262-2226
6800 Bethlehem Rd, RICHMOND, VA 23230
A Better Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate
Thank you for visiting www.teamgillis.com! This is a one-stop real estate website for all your home buying and selling needs in RICHMOND, VA. We are professional real estate brokers and agents who will help make your search for a new home an enjoyable experience in the RICHMOND area.
We encourage you to check out our website for local neighborhood and school details, mortgage information, interactive maps, listings of homes for sale, and many more features.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the RICHMOND real estate market, or buying or selling a home in RICHMOND, VA.
Thank you for visiting www.teamgillis.com!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
About Me
- Cathy
- I have moved - click My Web Page for direct link to new blog
- Living, loving, Laughing and Travelling as much as possible. Come along and join in my life and travels - I'll be happy to have you there with me.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Baby update
Grandma told me very late yesterday she'd certainly didn't do what was suggested and gave the baby lots of cuddles and tickles and sang songs and did all the sorts of things you do when there is a babe in your arms - was rewarded with lots of smiles and that funny coo tiny babies make
The grandma then mentioned she'd spoken (nicely) to the dil on a different day about her concerns and it seems she has a thing in her head about controlled crying. The little one cries a lot during the day and the night ( not what Grandma observed the day she looked after her) and she, the mother was really tired and had heard that if you leave them be they will go to sleep, She thought it would work during the day as well
Yes, said Grandma sometimes it works with older babes and children but yours is still really little and needs to be held. Thankfully when she saw the 'nurse' a day later 'she' said similar things to her and as well as the baby has taken her (the mother)under her wing.
Her son now says they have had some really nasty fights over leaving the baby to cry and didn't know where to get help for the mother. Lets hope mum gets lots of help and it doesn't lead to a case of PND unless the seed has already been sown
8 comments:
Oh, yes, I remember DH and I had many a fight over our son and his crying when he was a tiny baby. It was me that figured he should be held and played with etc and DH thought he needed to learn from the get go, that he couldn't have his way. Oh, boy, some of those fights were real beauts! I think it (the letting them cry thing) comes from the Grandparents.... Really is a shame.ReplyDelete
Hard to watch our children make mistakes, especially when it concerns the little ones. I always try not to interfere with rules in the different households and would never undermine the authority of m children as parents ........ but I still speak my mind. Got to have lot of hugs and kisses when I am around and I am fortunate that I have good relationships with my in-law children.ReplyDelete
I think a baby needs pick up and cuddle and the visionary things too...I was a baby sitter for a very long time and I didn't leave a baby to cry...I picked them up and walked and talked to them and played with them they need a feeling of love and saftey...I hope all works out for mom and baby.ReplyDelete
All I can say is I am glad to hear that things are looking up for that baby.ReplyDelete
One of the thoughts that ran through my head after I had hit send was if the mother was experiencing PND. I seriously don't know too many new mothers that are seemingly detached enough from their child to "try" controlled crying during the day.
Either way my suggestion would be to get them all to a good GP(son included).. if the child really is crying that much during the day, when getting appropriate levels of interaction and attention, it could easily be reflux or something physical. If it is simply the mother needing support a good GP, or early childhood nurse, will be able to suggest what services might be available.
Kind Regards
Oh goodness I am so glad that her perspective changed. And I am really excited for the grandma to carefully but pointedly voice her concerns. Bravo to her.ReplyDelete
It is so hard to watch our kids struggle. I know we made our tons of mistakes too but it is still torture to watch them muddle through.
Blessings my sweet friend.
It is an absolute miracle the number of first children who survive their parents. It amazed me when my kids explained to me how to properly hold a baby and when I held their newborn "firsts" they watched me like a hawk. I always wondered who they thought raised them.ReplyDelete
By the way I just found Magoo in your sidebar and have enjoyed playing with him. How delightful.
I think that little baby is very lucky to have grandma. I also wonder what dil's pediatrician would say?ReplyDelete
I am sure some "old dear " could cover it for you for a small fee?ReplyDelete
Commenting with Blogger is proving to be difficult for some of you - hopefully its fixed now. If not maybe you'd like to email me - the address is on my profile page
Take care


text:
Market Overview:
Nutraceuticals are referred to as functional foods, beverages and dietary supplements derived from natural food sources that imparts health benefits. Major share of nutraceuticals has been witnessed in North America, which held 36.69% of market share for the year 2017. Nutraceuticals are derived from natural as well as synthetic raw materials. They contain additional nutrients that are not found in conventional foods which is driving the market of nutraceuticals. They are available in different forms including powder, pills, liquid, capsule and others which helps in reducing the risks of chronic diseases and helps in further providing health benefits. Growing health concerns among the population is boosting the growth of the market.
The global market for nutraceuticals has been experiencing high demand from the last few years and is projected to reach USD 319.61 billion by 2023 compared to USD 216.32 in 2017. Increasing number of health conscious population is driving the growth of nutraceuticals market. Owing to the high nutritional attributes of nutraceuticals, it is gaining popularity among growing health conscious population.
Based on the type, dietary supplement is expected to witness the highest growth rate of 6.88% on a global level. Functional beverages is also expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period. Moreover, on the basis of ingredients, vitamins and minerals is dominating the market over past years. However, Omega-3 is projected to witness high growth at a CAGR of 8.23% over the forecast period followed by Probiotics.
Request a Sample Report @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/sample_request/2181
Key Players:
The major key players in nutraceuticals are:
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (U.S.)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.)
- GlaxoSmithKline Plc (U.K)
- Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. (U.S.)
- DSM Nutritional Products, Inc. (the Netherlands)
- Cargill Inc. (U.S.)
By Downstream Analysis:
On the basis of type of the nutraceuticals, functional foods is dominating the market holding a global market share of 35.14%. However, dietary supplements is expected to grow substantially over the forecast period followed by functional beverages.
Potential application of vitamins and minerals as an active ingredient of nutraceutical have a positive impact on its market growth with the major market share of 47.40% in the year 2017. However, Omega-3 is likely to witness the highest growth rate followed by probiotics over the coming years.
Based on the distribution channel, store based distribution channel is dominating the market with a leading share of 74.49% in the year 2017. However, non-store based distribution channel are projected to witness higher growth rate over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
Among the regions, North America is dominating the nutraceuticals market with over 36.69% of the global market share and is projected to reach more than USD 111.86 billion by 2023. In North America, Mexico is expected to grow at the highest rate followed by Canada over the forecast period. Moreover, Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period 2017-2023 in which India is expected to grow at the highest growth rate. In Asia Pacific, Japan is dominating the market with market share of 45.96% in the year 2017.
Access Report Details @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/nutraceuticals-market-2181
Market Segmentation:
The global nutraceuticals market is segmented by type, ingredients, distribution channel and region.
About Market Research Future:
At Market Research Future (MRFR), we enable our customers to unravel the complexity of various industries through our Cooked Research Report (CRR), Half-Cooked Research Reports (HCRR), Raw Research Reports (3R), Continuous-Feed Research (CFR), and Market Research & Consulting Services.
Media Contact
Company Name: Market Research Future
Contact Person: Akash Anand
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +1 646 845 9312
Address:Market Research Future Office No. 528, Amanora Chambers Magarpatta Road, Hadapsar, Pune –
City: Pune
State: Maharashtra
Country: India
Website: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/nutraceuticals-market-2181


text:
Victoria has more than 300 resource recovery centres/transfer stations that are an integral part of the waste management system. Sustainability Victoria's best practice guidance provides information on why and how resource recovery centres/transfer stations can progress towards best practice.
These guidance materials aim to promote and inform continuous improvement at resource recovery centres, as well as provide information about minimum standards.
Recycled crushed concrete, crushed brick, glass fines, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and crumbed rubber products now commonly supplement traditional virgin aggregate and sand extracted from quarries in pavement construction.
Recycling services differ from council to council, so always check what is collected in your council area before putting out your recycling.
Over the past decade Victoria has seen significant improvements in kerbside recycling. Improvements include an increase in the amount of organics collected; with many councils moving to a three bin collection system.
A guide to best practice for waste management and resource recovery in multi-unit developments.
Public place recycling is a materials recovery system designed to collect materials from the waste stream for recycling in high-use public areas.
Receive monthly emails about the latest news & events


text:
Purchase this article with an account.
M. Brankov, D. Zhang, T. Robertson, E.P. Rakoczy; Cathepsin D Mutations Associated with Retinal Dystrophy in Transgenic Mice . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2003;44(13):1702.
Download citation file:
© ARVO (1962-2015); The Authors (2016-present)
Abstract: :
Purpose:The aim of this work is to clarify the effects of inactive CatD or proCatD on POS-debris accumulation in RPE that is supposed to cause retinal degeneration or AMD. A transgenic model with the inactive human CatD (CatDM1) has been developed and characterized. Methods:Two transgenic lines with mutated and inactive human cathepsin D (CatDM1 & CatDM2) have been established. Color fundus photography and fluorescein angiography were performed. For histology transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used and the retina sections were prepared by conventional methods. Results: Ophthalmological observation showed that at 6 months of age there was no much change detected in fundus photography and fluorescein angiogram in CatDM1 mice. However, peripheral changes were observed in CatDM2 mice at the age of 6 months old. By 12 months of age both transgenic homozygotes have developed hypopigmentation in the periphery of the retina in some mice. Fluorescein angiography revealed hyperfluorescence suggesting retinal atrophy but not leakage. Histological study of the homologous animals at the age of 12 months demonstrated retinal changes, involving abnormal RPE cells and a reduction in the number of photoreceptor cells. The ultra structures of the RPE cells and Bruch's membrane revealed a major difference between the normal and the transgenic homozygous animals. The most significant changes in the homozygotes were massive deposits in RPE between plasma membrane and basal lamina membrane, basal linear-like deposits in the Bruch's membrane and large vacuoles in RPE cytoplasm. Conclusions: The in vivo results have demonstrated that the impairment of CatD activation in RPE cells may potentially affect RPE photoreceptor proteolytic function and result in both basal lamina and linear deposits similar to those observed in a patients suffering from aged related macular degeneration.
This PDF is available to Subscribers Only


text:
ECOMIG forces in The Gambia have disarmed soldiers at a barracks in northeastern Gambia after the departure of the country's longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh.
The forces are on a security sweep to ensure the safety of the country's new President Adama Barrow, who is expected to arrive in the capital, Banjul this week to take power.
Barrow authorized the West African troops to enter the West African nation Thursday, shortly after taking his oath of office at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal, where he is holed up.
Former President Yahya Jammeh suffered defeat in the hands of Barrow and refused to cede power plunging the country into political turmoil.
The push by ECOMIG force to capture Jammeh was paused after a last-ditch diplomatic effort was launched by the presidents of Guinea and Mauritania to secure Jammeh's peaceful exit.
Although the military offensive has been called off, some West African troops will remain in the country to stabilize the situation in partnership with Gambian armed and security forces.
President Barrow is waiting for the security sweep to be clear, including in the State House before returning to the Banjul.
Some troops within the Gambian army, especially in the presidential guard unit remain loyal to Jammeh. Forces loyal to teh former ruler arrested dozens of officers suspected of switching loyalty to Mr. Barrow before Jammeh agreed to stand down.
(Reporting by Omar Wally and Writing by Sam Phatey)


text:
Along with a man's age are developing health problems, that's why it is very unlikely for medical establishments to not have patients. And because of this, there is a strong need to have added competent people on the medical team which will help maximize healthcare services through quality and speed. These extra hands have a name, and they are often known as CNAs.
The training curriculum has a very important role in your success as Certified nursing assistant. Prepare your budget because prices usually range from $400 (High Point) to $1000 (High Point). If you're researching ways to cut back on the costs, there are institutions and programs willing to provide free CNA training.
These scholars of nursing homes and hospitals will be great inclusions in the team, that's why they continue to offer free CNA classes. Rather than employ the service of a new CNA and pay for her wage, most medical establishments opt to give free training to CNA hopefuls but still get the help they want. It's a usual practice for hospitals and nursing facilities to require graduate students to work for them for free. In North Carolina, there are lots of scholarship grant programs granted from the government's funding and a great example is found in High Point where the local employment office promotes this type of opportunities.
CNA scholarship programs are also offered by the state government. You will be assured that the CNA training course will be paid for. And of course, who will ever leave behind the power of the web? This method minimizes the expense of training and helps trainees learn handily at their homes at their own personal time. With the large scope of the internet, you are one step closer to getting reliable free CNA training that will help secure your future in the health care industry.Author: Paula Shelton


text:
Nissan plant hit by cyber-attack
That said, the threat hasn't disappeared, the MalwareTech researcher said. The ransomware was created to repeatedly contact an unregistered domain listed in its code. Although cyber extortion cases have been rising for several years, they have to date affected small-to-mid sized organisations, disrupting services provided by hospitals, police departments, public transport systems and utilities in the United States and Europe.


text:
Simple Guide To Become Successful In Health And Fitness
The subsequent advice will help you in becoming more experienced in getting in shape correctly. You must know about exercising before starting which means you don't injure yourself. Before starting a training regimen do your research.
Buying new clothes to use while working out can present you with a good boost of confidence when you're exercising. Also a tiny purchase will assist make you stay going and excited to acquire back into the gym.
Start a garden. Gardening is a great workout. There's a lot of squatting in dirt, digging, and weed pulling involved. Gardening is probably the simple things you can now do while at home to maintain a great fitness level.
Once you set goals for yourself, it is quicker to stay motivated. You may center on getting there as an alternative to contemplating how hard it really is. If you consider of a weight loss program within a more substantial life goal, you might be less likely to drop out halfway through.
One way to boost your fitness is calorie counting. When you're familiar with the amount of calories you've been consuming, it'll be easier to be certain you're losing the body weight you need. By eating fewer calories on a daily basis and burning them off through exercise, in time you will be fit.
When you exercise while you are watching tv, it will probably be quite simple to take care of your momentum.
Once a commercial comes on, walk throughout the room or get some good work done. You may even assist small weights while you sit down on the sofa. There are numerous chances to squeeze in some exercise.
A solid core is definitely the foundation of a fit body. Strong, stable core muscles provide excellent support for all sorts of exercise. Crunches and sit-ups supply a great workout while helping to strengthen your core. Sit ups also stretch the muscles with your abdomen, making it possible for a broader range of motion. This will help get more from abdominal exercises in the foreseeable future.
Are you wanting more is a result of the same time frame spent training? You may increase your strength up to 20 percent just by stretching. Make an attempt to stretch your muscle mass after each pair of your unwanted weight lifting routine. By doing simple stretches, you are able to improve the grade of your regular workout.
People rely on results to drive their motivation. Try wearing tight clothes as opposed to using the scale. When you place on these clothes occasionally, it is possible to notice the difference in your body.
Avoid talking about your fitness program as exercising or exercising. Should you consider it an overwhelming task you can expect to loathe it and also be less motivated. Use the name in the activity instead, like running or cycling.
There are a variety of exercises available that you can use to get fit. There are a lot of methods in becoming motivated too. You should find what works good for you. Produce a personal routine that is certainly fun to suit your needs. The greater number of you understand fitness, the better it will likely be that you can stay interested..


text:
The role is an excellent opportunity for Commercial Analyst to join a well known company.
Client Details
The client are a industry leader in their market looking for a Commercial Analyst in North East England.
As Commercial Analyst, you will support the identification of areas of commercial opportunity from market intelligence relevant to my client's growth strategy.
Your key responsibilities will include:
The successful Commercial Analyst will have the following demonstrable skills:
Job Offer
A unique and exciting opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to join a growing team in North East England.
Salary up to £35k depending on experience with excellent benefit package.


text:
The celebrity and heiress Paris Hilton may pursue her lawsuit against Hallmark Cards over its use of her picture and catchphrase "That's hot" on a greeting card, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday.
Hilton had contended that Hallmark violated her privacy and right of publicity by ripping off a scene from her reality TV show "The Simple Life" on a birthday card captioned "Paris's First Day as a Waitress."
U.S. socialite Paris Hilton poses at a party in downtown Beirut July 3, 2009.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Hallmark's argument that its depiction of the Hilton Hotels heiress was protected speech as a matter of law.
It sent the case back to a lower court, which had turned aside Hilton's claim of trademark infringement but rejected other Hallmark defenses.
Lincoln Bandlow, a lawyer at Lathrop & Gage LLP in Los Angeles representing Hallmark, said "the analysis of the First Amendment defense is incorrect. It will leave a lot of speakers subjected to meritless right of publicity claims."
He said Hallmark will evaluate options including a possible appeal to the full 9th Circuit or the U.S. Supreme Court.
Brent Blakely, a lawyer for Hilton, was not available for comment.
The card showed Hilton's face superimposed on a cartoon of a waitress serving a plate of food to a restaurant customer.
Hilton tells the customer, "Don't touch that, it's hot." The customer asks, "What's hot?" Hilton responds, "That's hot." The inside of the card reads "Have a smokin' hot birthday."


text:
United by Blue
saddleback tote bag
United by Blue
saddleback tote bag
- Length: 21"
- Width: 7"
- Height: 14"
Whether it's books or a laptop, a change of clothes or a change of shoes, this rugged organic canvas tote is large enough to carry everything you need. And with sturdy leather handles and brass hardware, it's up for the task. For every product sold, UBB removes one pound of trash from waterways around the world.
- Organic waxed canvas with genuine full grain leather.
- Heavy-duty brass hardware and zipper.
- Custom pinstripe lining.
- Item Code : 321


text:
My early explorations of dual-booting of Windows and Linux led me into the world of disk partitioning. It also served a another use since any Windows 9x installations (that dates things a bit…) that I had didn't have a tendency to last longer than six months at one point; putting the data on another partition meant that a fresh Windows installation didn't jeopardise any data that I had should a mishap occur.
Then, Partition Magic was the favoured tool and it wasn't free of charge, though it wasn't extortionately priced either. For those operations that couldn't be done with Windows running, you could create bootable floppy disks to get the system going in order to perform those. Thinking about it now, it all worked well enough and the usual caveats about taking care with your data applied as much then as they do now.
For the last few years, many Linux distributions have coming in the form of CD's or DVD's from which you can boot into a full operating system session, complete with near enough the same GUI that an installed version. When a PC is poorly, this is a godsend and makes me wonder how we managed without; having that visual way of saving data sounds all too necessary now. For me, the answer to that is that I misspent too many hours blundering blindly using the very limited Windows command line to get myself out of a crux. Looking back on it now, it all feels very dark compared to today.
Another good aspect to these Live Distribution Disks is that they come with hard disk partitioning tools such as the effective GParted. They are needed to configure hard drives during the actual installation process but they serve another process too: they can be used in place of the old proprietary software disks that were in use not so long ago. Being able to deal with the hard disk sizes available today is a very good thing as is coping with NTFS partitions along with the usual Linux options. The operations may be time consuming but they have seemed reliable so far and I hope that it stays that way in spite of any warning that get issued but you make any changes. Last weekend, I got to see a lot of what that means and I setting up my Toshiba Equium laptop for Windows/Ubuntu dual booting.
With the capability that is available both free of charge and free of limitations, you cannot justify paying for disk partitioning software nowadays and that's handy when you consider the state of the economy. It also shows how things have changed over the last decade. Being able to load up a complete operating system from a DVD also serves to calm any nerves when a system goes down on you, especially when you surf the web to find a solution for the malady that's causing the downtime.


text:
For the final challenge at Scrap-tastic, the remaining 10 contestants were asked to create a double page layout using masks, and changing lyrics to a song.
This was the most difficult challenge for me because I had never created a 2 page layout before.
I decided to create a silly layout about Memphis' bad habit of trying to drink toilet water, so I changed the lyrics from Beyonces song "single ladies" to be about Memphis and her bad habit.
For masking, I used gaffer tape, letter stickers and a chipboard piece from a kids game, along with paint, spray paint, Maya Mist.
Eliminating 9 people in this final round, I knew the odds were against me(and I didnt win) but the competition was terrific, and the AI winner did a great job!!!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
double page layout
Posted by Trace Geworsky at 11:24 AM
2 comments:
- Saucy said...
I still lurrve double page layouts, even though they fell out of fashion for a while I still made them over the last couple of years. They really tell a story...
- April 27, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- May 31, 2010 at 4:36 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
I recently purchased the Delta 980T-SSSD-DST Pilar Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet for a self-renovation, and I couldn't be happier. This faucet jumped out at me at me because of its sleek look and stainless finish. I knew that the finish on the faucet would be easy to keep clean so that it always had a new appearance, and I was right. The patented Brilliance Stainless finish is guaranteed not to corrode, tarnish, or discolor for as long as I own my home!
Delta Faucet 980T-SSSD-DST Specifications
Because this was no ordinary faucet I was afraid it would take longer to install. I was certainly wrong about that! It did not take any longer to install than any other standard 2-hole faucet – this faucet uses standard 2-hole, 4" cutouts for installation.
The high-arc pull-down portion of the faucet swivels 360 degrees, which is a pretty cool features that I didn't even know I wanted! The length of the hose is 59" which provides a great reach in order to fill my flower watering can and dog water bowls. As for flow rate, the faucet performs at 1.80 gpm at 60 psi, or 6.8 L/min at 414 kPa.
This Delta faucet not only looks great, it is ultra functional. To top it all off, the DIAMOND Seal Technology features a valve embedded with diamonds. Up to this point, I thought diamonds were only useful for jewelry – not the case! This diamond technology addition will ensure that my Delta Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet operates like new for the life of the hardware and the house.
- With Touch2O Technology a simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle will start and stop the flow of water
- Helps keep your faucet cleaner, because washing the mess off your hands shouldn't involve making a mess of your faucet
- LED light signals blue when touch mode is active and flash red when batteries are running low
Delta Faucet 980T-SSSD-DST Features
It's hard to get excited about kitchen faucet features, but this Delta unit really brings a lot to the table. To start, the exclusive MagnaTite spray head docks securely and has a snug fit. This means that the spray head is held in place by a magnet and requires only a gentle tug to pull it down. When returning the spray head to its normal position, the magnet almost seems to grab it from your fingers to ensure a tight fit – this tight seal will help to prevent the growth of bacteria over time as well.
One of the best features of this Delta 980T-SSSD-DST is the touch technology – I can easily turn the water on with a touch from the back of my hand or one of my clean fingers. No wonder it's called a Touch 2O! Whenever my hands are dirty or greasy from cooking, I just have to tap the faucet to get the water flowing. I don't have to spread grease, dirt, or other germs around my kitchen. That feature alone just blows me away.
The built in soap dispenser adds to the already-useful Touch 2O technology. Whenever I grease pans for baking, I need a way to get my hands clean without getting grease all over the sink and fixtures. The Touch 2O feature and the soap dispenser ensure that this won't happen again. When I think about all of the people working with raw meat in their kitchens, I realize how far Delta has gone to ensure that germs are not spread from one surface to another in the kitchen. I really have never seen so much useful technology embedded in one faucet before.
The touch technology has helped and will continue to help me conserve water and be more eco-friendly. Instead of having to turn the water on for long periods of time, the touch technology allows me to use just what I need for the task at hand. The gentle pressure required to turn the water on and off allow me to get just the right amount of water without excessive waste.
What is more, the features of this Delta faucet will make life easier for those friends of ours who have disabilities or physical impairments. Because the faucet requires only gentle pressure to turn on and off, those with fine motor control problems will have no problem using the kitchen faucet.
Delta Faucet 980T-SSSD-DST Extras
The Delta 980T-SSSD-DST Pilar faucet is in sharp contrast to pull-out style faucets. Pull down faucets require less effort to operate than pull-out faucets. Pull-out faucets usually pull out from the side, and these types of movements seem almost unnatural. Water flows downward, so the faucet should pull downward in the same direction as the flow of the water. The 980T-SSSD-DST was truly designed for the ergonomic, utilitarian kitchen of today.
If you care about the brand of your equipment like I do, check out this interesting tidbit – The Delta brand is an innovative leader in the way that we use water every day. Delta Faucet Company was founded in Greensburg, Indiana, in 1954. Today, Delta's corporate headquarters are located in Indianapolis, IN. This means that by supporting Delta, we are supporting American manufacturing, ingenuity, and engineering. When I think of quality faucets, I think of Delta.
Delta Faucet 980T-SSSD-DST Warranty
Delta offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty on the Delta 980T-SSSD-DST for the original purchaser. Delta is known for its amazing customer service department. For this reason, it will be convenient to file a complaint or ask for a replacement if that time should ever come. It has been my experience that companies that offer such good warranties do so only because their products are of extremely high quality and operate for years with almost no hassles or worries. I am sure this will be the case with the 980T-SSSD-DST model as well.
Delta Faucet 980T-SSSD-DST Conclusion
Whenever I am considering a remodel or a simple fixture replacement, I will always consider Delta Faucets first. The money I pay up front for a quality faucet like the Delta 980T-SSSD-DST Pilar Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet is an investment in my home. I do not take investments likely. I now look for products that work well and will last long. With this Delta faucet, I have gotten so much more. I have gotten function, style, and durability.
For a long time I have known that Delta was a leader in the faucet industry. But it wasn't until my most recent purchase of this unit that I realized how "green" this company was. Delta's commitment to the conservation of water certainly shows through in the "tap" feature of this new faucet. The fact that I now have another tool in the kitchen to keep me from spreading germs around from surface to surface is also a great consideration for me. Delta already shows that it cares because of their high-quality products. But, the "tap" feature of the faucet goes far beyond just being a feature. I will continue to buy Delta products because of their commitment to remaining eco-friendly and because they are focused on meeting the needs of the customers they serve in more ways than one.
I also believe that my choice in purchasing Delta Faucet products is going to help me to maintain the value of my home. The two most utilized rooms in a home are the bathroom and kitchen. Whenever others see that I have paid attention to detail by installing such high quality fixtures, they are going to understand the care which I give to my entire house.
When it comes to quality, functionality, and durability, there can be no shortcuts. Before I began using Delta Faucets, I would sometimes just pick up cheaper fixtures from a home goods' store. I paid for those poor decisions in the time and money I had to spend in fixing leaky faucets and with numerous fixture replacements. I can confidently say that my purchase of the Delta 980T-SSID-DST has inspired me to make more efficient decisions as a consumer. I wholeheartedly recommend this awesome faucet to anyone looking for an easy-win upgrade in their kitchen!


text:
This is a collection of quotes/answers of some musicians that was interviewed via certain magazines.
"Rock has always been THE DEVIL'S MUSIC . . . I believe rock and roll is dangerous . . . I feel we're only heralding SOMETHING EVEN DARKER THAN OURSELVES." -David Bowie (Rolling Stone, Feb. 12, 1976)
"I'm the devil's advocate. We have our own worshippers who are called 'groupies.'Girls will give their bodies to musicians as you would give a sacrifice to a god."-Frank Zappa (Peters Brothers, What About Christian Rock, p. 17)
"Hopefully, I'll be remembered as the person who brought an end to Christianity."-Marilyn Manson (Spin, August 1996, p. 34)
Manson claims his album Antichrist Superstar came via "supernatural-inspiration":
"I heard this album as finished, I heard it in dreams . . . It was like the revelations of John the Baptist or something."-Marilyn Manson (huH, Oct. 1996, p.34)
"I think every time people listen to this new album maybe God will be destroyed in their heads. . ."-Marilyn Manson (huH, Oct. 1996, p.37)
"I don't know if anyone has really understood what we're trying to do. This isn't just about shock value . . . that's just there to lure the people in. Once we've got em we can give em our MESSAGE."-Marilyn Manson (Hit Parader, Oct. 1996, p.2
"My mom used to tell me when I was a kid, If you curse at nighttime, the devil's going to come to you when you're sleeping. I used to get excited because I really wanted it to happen . . . I wanted it. I wanted it more than anything . . ."-Marilyn Manson (Rolling Stone, January, 23, 1997 p.52)
Carlos Santana Admitting To Being Controlled By Demons
"The energy of devils and angels is the same energy; it's how you use it. It's fuel. There is a saying: If you scare all your devils away, the angels will go away with them. You know, the halo and the horns are the same thing. I mean it's OK to be spiritually horny - that's what creative genius is all about. Geniuses don't have time to think about how it's going to be received... they don't have time to think whether people like it or not, is it morally right, will God like it?"- Carlos Santana(Rolling Stone, magazine, March 16, 2000, p. 87).
"...you meditate and you got the candles, you got the incense and you've been chanting, and all of a sudden you hear this voice: 'Write this down' " Carlos Santana(Rolling Stone magazine, March 16, 2000, p. 41).
"Rock concerts are the churches of today." -Guitarist Craig Chaquico (of the rock group 'Jefferson Starship.')
"Get them while they're young and bend their minds." Spencer Dryden (of the rock group 'Jefferson Starship.')
"I'd kill my mother for rock and roll. I WOULD SELL MY SOUL." -Bon Jovi (Smash Hits Magazine)
Satanic Quotes From Musicians In Songs:
"Dear God,I Wonder can Ya Save Me,(Illuminati Want My Mind,Soul,And My Body)Dear God,I Wonder Can Ya Save Me,(Secret Society,Tryin To Keep An Eye On Me)"-Jay-Z,D'evils
"Whoever said illegal was the easy way out couldn't understand the
mechanics,And the workings of the underworld, granted..."-Jay-Z,D'evils
"I used to say 'fuck mic skills,' and never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti,That's right it's wicked, that's life I live it
Ain't askin' for forgiveness for my sins, endz"- Jay-Z
"all the evils that the game'll do
It gets dangerous, money and power is changing us
And now we're lethal, infected with D'Evils..."-Jay-Z
My soul is possessed by D'Evils in the form of diamonds and lexuses
The exorcist, got me doin' skits like Homie-Jay-Z
"Lucifer, dawn of de morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of Earth
Lucifer Lucifer, dawn of de morning."-Jay-Z,Lucifer,Chorus
"Lord forgive him
He got them dark forces in him"- Jay-Z,Lucifer
I ain't tryin to be facetious
But "Vengance is mine" said the Lord
You said it better than all
Leave niggas on deaths door
Breathin off res-por-rators -Jay-Z, Lucifer
Man i gotta get my soul right
I gotta get these Devils out my life-Jay-Z,Lucifer
And if you feel in my heart that i long for revenge
Please blame it on the Son of the mornin-Jay-Z,Lucifer
Some of them might be your favorite music icon, or they might be the rockstars who inspired you, i just shared this-----for you might never knew T_T
2 Corinthians 2:11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for fwe are not ignorant of his designs.


text:
The authors write that "as far as crime is concerned, it turns out that not all children are born equal... Decades of studies have shown that a child born into an adverse family environment is far more likely than other children to become a criminal. And the millions of women most likely to have an abortion [are the] poor, unmarried, and teenage mothers for whom illegal abortions [were difficult to get]. They were the very women whose children, if born, would have been much more likely than average to become criminals. But because of [the ruling supporting legalized abortion] these children weren't being born. This powerful cause would have a drastic, distant effect: years later, just as these unborn children would have entered their criminal primes, the rate of crime began to plummet".
Commenting on the recent gang fights, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan noted that if youths had a sense of purpose, they wouldn't get violent. The question is... "How does one inculcate a sense of purpose in youths?"
Lost youths without purpose in life are a product of a society where parents work all day and are never around. As the income gap grows, lower and middle income parents will need to work so much harder just to keep up. They have little capacity to save. Without adequate savings there is nothing to invest. Neither do they have time to invest in their children. Unless there are grandparents or uncles and aunties to fill the gap as mentors to the family's children, these children grow up untethered to any anchor... unloved... unsupported and afraid.
These children grow up in adverse circumstances. There is no one at home to comfort them when they are scared. There is no one to turn to when the world has been unkind. Indeed, their own parents, stressed out by their low-paying jobs, may often be the most unkind to their own children. To really get at the root cause of the gang fights, it isn't police effectiveness that should be questioned.
To understand why youths set upon youths with parangs in Singapore, one needs to turn the clock back 20 years and examine the gradual development (or lack thereof) of the children's relationships with their parents. We should be questioning an economy which devours work lives voraciously such that parents are never there when the little ones need them. And in this day, where ties to the extended family are so much weakened, children grow up without adequate parenting. Recent data shows that juvenile delinquents often come from relatively well off homes where BOTH parents work long hours. In the local context, adverse circumstances may not be a dearth of money resources, but a dearth of time resources.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's analysis lacks depth. He should push his analysis beyond "lack of purpose". Why do these youths lack purpose in their lives?In essence, when you find your purpose in life, you find something you deeply care about. If no one cared about you when you were small, it's hard not to be afraid... and lost. How to have a purpose in life when deep inside, you're still that frightened little boy? Frightened animals are violent animals. Fearful people are also quick to anger and violence.
It doesn't help that the educational syllabus in Singapore is so challenging that reasonably intelligent children minus parental kindness and emotional support, have little hope of succeeding. They don't do well in school because they lack access to family support that helps them cope with stress.
We waste talent that way. These kids grow up thinking they're dumb when they're not. And before life has started for them, they have scripted for themselves the role of failures in life. And when you think you're a failure, it's hard not to fullfill the prophecy... and to be tempted to take the lawless route in order to make a living.
Make it easier for parents to spend time with their children. Fix the work-life balance problem in Singapore. Fix the legislation so that men and women are truly equal (i.e., it's alright for men to pull childcare duty... and men can claim maintenance). Help Singaporeans be better parents.


text:
by Yogi Sinzapatos
(England / Mexico / Turkey)
Swami Vivekananda Saraswati to lecture on Tantra Yoga while visiting Mexico in October 2010.
Swami will be in Mexico City October 23 and 24th and will be in Mazunte, Oaxaca from 25th to the 30th before catching The Day of the Dead in the city of Oaxaca.
October 23rd will be a 1 day teaching on Tantric sexuality, one of the staple teachings the school has become known for.
October 24th, in anticipation of The Day of the Dead will be a teaching on The Art of Dying (a workshop which combines some of the metaphysical understanding of death and contemporary ways of making the dying experience conscious and loving).
Both days will include special meditations, techniques and probably some Hatha Yoga appropriate for the day.
Swami's time in Mazunte will include some lectures and an intensive weekend workshop retreat. Click here for more information.
Swami Vivekenanada Saraswati will also have the support of a hall in central Mexico City used by such figures as The Dalai Lama and the simultaneous translations through headphones by Nicholas Gibler who has translated for Bill Clinton, Deepak Chopra and the like, Nicholas is familiar with Swami's work, style and character.
Sexualidad Segrada - Swami Vivekananda Saraswati
Los misterios y secretos del erotismo sagrado son presentados desde una perspectiva moderna, coherente y actual, adaptada a la visión occidental, pero sin perder su misticismo y riquezas originales. En este taller se combinan y explican diversas técnicas provenientes del Yoga, el Taoismo Chino, Budismo Tibetano, Alquimia e Imsak, de una forma clara y precisa, adecuada tanto para principiantes como para practicantes mas avanzados.
23 October · 08:30 - 18:30
Centro Area
Avda Reforma 199 3er piso Esq. Rio Neva Col Cuautemoc
Mexico City, Mexico
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Agama Yoga Blog.


text:
CSX Corp. is telling some shippers to brace for rising pains, including additional days of transit times, as the railway implements Chief Government Hunter Harrison's plan to tighten schedules. One tip to easily remove these cussed bits is to use static electrical energy to attract the bits upwards and out of the fibres, making them simpler to remove with a hoover. You are able to do this using a latex glove, and gently rubbing your hand throughout the floor of the carpet. The friction will generate static, and pull the bits upwards for simpler elimination. The Ford engineers started working and in 2002 the BA model was introduced to the Aussie public. The BA had been given an entire make over, going again to what we call the 'European' look.
Unlike different automotive parts producers, we manufacture not just a compressor but a supercharging system optimized in functionality, complete and prepared for installation. Our supercharging system does not require any costly adjustment or adaptation of the present engine. Our supercharger along with the chosen engine creates a competent operating system. The design makes it common for a complete series of engines and bikes.
Corolla XRS – This model is fitted with body kits, Spoiler, the facet rails are body colour. The edges are extra sporty. BCUIC is part of the worldwide Navitas Group, an internationally recognised training supplier, and the partnership permits students to entry the University's facilities and companies and transfer seamlessly by to achieving a Bachelor's degree from Birmingham Metropolis College.
Mounting tools similar to hub-less cones must be kept in top situation and stay clean between the slots to work efficiently. I've one question for you. First up a bit of bit about what I shall be doing subsequent 12 months. Thanks for the input Kubth. Honesty … Read More ...


text:
Considering we don't have the luxury of unlimited funds, we've already accepted the possibility of occasionally degraded performance or even unavailability. If performance degrades too much, we always have a way out by scaling up, increasing the size of the box. This is easy, so we have the opportunity to push our luck a bit. We can try to find the real limits of our small infrastructure by being deprived of resources, and we'll only scale up when we really have no other option. By then, we will probably be ready to start planning for some elasticity in our infrastructure.
There are two types of performance measurements: absolute and relative. We think that measuring absolute performance is only necessary for something like management software for a nuclear power plant. So, most of the time, we are more interested in relative performance.
In Internet apps (web, mobile, etc.), there are always two sides to performance: the client side and the server side. You can help the client by using CloudFront, for example. For the rest, it basically comes down to using the checklists provided by excellent tools like FireBug or the developer tools in Chrome. On the server side, however, we can help a lot. If your server is not too busy, performance is usually OK (if you followed the checklists, of course). But if your server is getting busier, performance can degrade quickly.
It is relatively easy to test this kind of performance. With tools like Apache ...
No credit card required


text:
Saint George Assisted Living
There are 9 Assisted Living Facilities in Saint George, UT and 0 Assisted Living Facilities nearby. The average cost of Assisted Living in Saint George, UT is $3,100 per month.
Average Cost: $4,500
The Meadows Senior Living Community
The Meadows senior apartments in St. George, UT, offers you beautiful, customizable comfort with an endless list of extravagant amenities for you t...
Sterling Court
Sterling Court in beautiful Saint George, Utah offers a variety of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care with a variety of amenities including a pool, movie theater and fitness center.
Brookdale Southgate
In a temperate region that offers ample cultural and recreational activities, Brookdale Southgate is a welcoming assisted care and memory care community for seniors.
Ridgeview Gardens of St George
The moment you step into Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living you enter a friendly neighborhood where welcoming faces and conversations are easy to co...
The Retreat at SunRiver St George
Welcome to The Retreat at SunRiver St George Assisted Living! With spectacular views of the mountains, we are located within an award-winning maste...
The Retreat at Sunbrook
Welcome to The Retreat at Sunbrook Assisted Living located in St George Utah. With panoramic views, our location is exceptional. We are located wit...
Snow Canyon Assisted Living Facility
Spring Gardens Senior Living
Back to Top
Saint George Assisted Living Facility Costs
The median cost of Assisted Living in Saint George for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,100/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.
Cost of Saint George Assisted Living Facilities
|Starting Price
|Sterling Court
|The Retreat at SunRiver St George
|Ridgeview Gardens of St George
|The Meadows Senior Living Community
|The Retreat at Sunbrook
Cost of Nearby Assisted Living Facilities
|Starting Price
Reviews of Saint George Assisted Living Facilities
Brookdale Southgate
Brookdale Southgate is fine, like all the other places. I have a two-bedroom unit which is very nice but quite small. The activities here are OK. The food is not very good, for the most part. The staff is very nice and very helpful. There's a nice place where we could go and sit.Read more Brookdale Southgate reviews
Brookdale Southgate
My wife is living at Brookdale Southgate. She is getting along there pretty well, however, her Alzheimer's is getting so bad from one day to the next that it's totally different. The people that I talked to and worked with are doing very well. The CNAs are very dedicated as far as as I can tell...Read more Brookdale Southgate reviews
I'm moving into Sterling Court. They seem to be knowledgeable and friendly. I met the chef and the workers; they all seemed cordial. The person who showed me around was very knowledgeable. The place was exceptionally clean and everything seemed in good order. I ate there, and the food was alright...Read more Sterling Court reviews
I was very impressed with Sterling Court. It's beautiful and spacious inside, and the rooms they showed us were very nice. I liked their idea of having a cafe where you could go to order your meals. The person who gave me the tour was very nice, but they do not have, as of yet, the memory care unit started...Read more Sterling Court reviews
I did go to Sterling Court and they gave me a tour. The rooms were very nice. The whole facility was nice. It's more of assisted living and my mother-in-law is almost to the point where she might need more than assisted living, but I really liked the place. It's a very nice place...Read more Sterling Court reviews
The Meadows Senior Living Community
I went to The Meadows. I really liked it. Everything is well-kept and well managed. The staff is friendly. They also have a doctor on staff. There is a beauty shop and a small theater. The rooms are very nice. Some have patios, and on the ground floor, they have a courtyard for you.Read more The Meadows Senior Living Community reviews


text:
Aircraft Management
With years of aircraft management experience and even more years of corporate and charter flying under our belt, why not trust ATD Flight Systems for all of your aviation-related needs? We provide the following services of total aircraft management:
- Highly-trained flight crews with thousands of hours of flying experience. Our flight crewmembers are annually trained and re-evaluated every 6 months. Our flight crews are standing by to meet your needs day and night 24/7.
- Aircraft maintenance provided by our factory-trained maintenance personnel. The majority of your aircraft's maintenance will be performed in-house with the very minimum of downtime. Our goal is to keep your aircraft in a ready state at all times. We will maintain your aircraft to required FAA and factory standards with impeccable record keeping. You can trust your valuable asset to ATD.
- ATD's dispatch personnel are ready to assist you in arranging your travel event. We can help with rental car, limousine, catering and anything else that you may need. You are way too busy to worry about every detail of a trip, and that's where we step in. Since we have to deal with the Fixed Base Operators (FBO) at each end of the trip, let us make these important arrangements so the ball doesn't get dropped. Most FBO's have hotel discount agreements with area hotels that may benefit you as well. Let our dispatchers check for you.
- With your authorization, ATD will use your aircraft for air charter, generating revenue for you. This cuts down your total cost of aircraft ownership and offers tax benefits as well. We will never fly a charter without your approval; you have total control of your aircraft's availability. And, if your aircraft is on a charter and something comes up, don't worry. We will arrange another aircraft to meet your needs.
In a nutshell, ATD does it all; we work for you. We are your "Flight and Travel Department". We promise to be the most efficient and detail-oriented segment of your business.


text:
night sky
This is my first attempt at imaging a portion of the Milky Way Galaxy from my back garden. The Crux Constellation and Coalsack Dark Nebula can be seen near the bottom of the photograph. At the top of the photograph the Milky Way's galatic centre is captured in this view.
Twenty stacked 20-second exposures at ISO 800, f/4.0, 17mm.
I recommend Stellarium (a free open source planetarium software) for anyone interested in looking at the night sky.
Included in the notes are the positions of: Alpha Centauri, Beta Centauri, Apus Constellation, Coalsack Dark Nebula, Crux Constellation, Milky Way Galaxy, Musca Constellation, Cat's Paw Nebula, Pipe Dark Nebula, Triangulum Australe Constellation, Southern Pleiades.
37,035 views
107 faves
32 comments
Taken on September 1, 2010


text:
Bergen County CPA firm Hunter Group CPA participated in the New Jersey Society of CPAs' Pay it Forward presentation exposing high school students to the accounting profession.
The presentation, part of NJSCPA's statewide Pay it Forward campaign, included videos on the rewarding aspects of a CPA career, fun facts and an overview of career choices available after graduation.
This fall, more than 160 CPAs visited classrooms and discussed their accounting careers with nearly 10,000 high school students.
Hunter Group's co-managing director Frank Pawlowski, supervisor Christopher Martin, and David Rounds Jr. presented at Mahwah and Don Bosco Prep high schools.
"It was a wonderful presentation that students responded well to," stated Pawlowski. "It was refreshing to see students in high school so interested in accounting."
The NJSCPA also operates New Jersey's largest professional scholarship fund, awarding more than $425,000 in scholarships to 74 high school and college students to support their accounting studies in 2013.
For more on the Pay it Forward program or to watch a sneak peek of the presentation, visit the NJSCPA's website and click on Educator Resources.


text:
Merona Grant, Cover Reveal
July 31, 2017
My cover is finally done! It's been crazy long in the works, so I can't help pinching myself every time I look at it, but it's real… I actually finished it! For a while it felt like I would never get around to completing the darn thing, but when the last pieces came together, I must admit, I was pretty happy with the end result. Hope it does the story justice, and vice versa.
A Glimpse of Adventure
June 15, 2015
You've met Merona Grant (and if you haven't, you should), and though for the time being I've put my writing edits on her story on hold (so I can go back with fresh eyes later), I've been plugging away at sketching in some of the interior concept art for her upcoming adventure. And well… I thought I should give everyone a glimpse of just one of the pieces I've done so far.
Intrigued? Good.
I had contemplated talking all about this picture… who's in it, where they are, and what chapter it will feature in within the novel. But then I thought, "Nah." A picture's worth a thousand words, right? I'll just let it speak for itself. I mean, it seems pretty clear what it's trying to say.
Meet Merona Grant
June 5, 2015
I've been working on a little story (which has slowly, and against my will, turned into a big story) for a while now, and I thought it was about time I introduced its heroine to the world.
Meet Merona Grant. Adventuress, and treasure hunter for hire, with a predisposition for receiving black eyes, and a rifle which she keeps cleaner than she keeps herself.
This sketch is one of the first I ever did of my leading lady, and though her final design differs quite a bit from this one, this image was what stood as my main visual inspiration while writing the initial draft of my story.
So, who is Merona you ask? Oh, you didn't? Well, I'll tell you anyway. Merona is the adventuring heroine I've been waiting to read about since I was… let me think… like nine years old. She's as straight shooting with her words, as she is with her gun, can handle herself in a scrape (even if she herself gets scraped up in the process), hates bathing as much as I did at nine, and lives a life sleeping under the stars alongside her scruffy companion, a mongrel-dog who sticks to her side like glue, but rarely listens to a word she says.
I have numerous rereads, edits, and concept art to complete before you will have a chance to get to know her as well as I do. But until that time comes, you can feel free to gaze at her picture (if you're inclined to do that sort of thing) and try your best to see past the brim of her hat for hints of her unseen depths, and, as yet, unrevealed adventures.
The Pale Rose: Cast of Characters
December 4, 2012
I wanted to post another piece of art from my mystery novella The Pale Rose, and thought I would include the character descriptions featured at the start of the book. Incidentally, this illustration is for the last chapter, and features the lead detectives, Charles & Amelia Humble.
Cast of Characters
Amelia Humble: A devoted wife and mother with a scandalous proficiency for probing the criminal psyche; though no one would know it to look at her.
Charles E. Humble: He would have gladly admitted to his wife's marked hand in shaping his career, had she not forbidden him from doing any such thing.
Montgomery Townsend: Unwavering in his devotion to the woman he loves; hiring a private detective was only the first step in his endeavor to find his wife.
Josephine Townsend: An effervescent woman with expensive taste and a love for things of beauty.
Gregory Richards: A close friend of Mr. Townsend, he appeared to care little for much of anything, least of all his tiresome wife.
Victoria Richards: A woman very practiced at forgetting unpleasant things, and speaking only of pleasant ones.
Rufus Barrymore: Born to money, he had little need to think, which was fortunate for him, as he had little ability to do so with any degree of success.
Oscar Barrymore: Life's wicked jokes had hindered any grand plans for his future, souring both his perspective and mood.
Patricia Bartlett: A dear friend of the missing woman, her appearance was as agreeable as her manner was helpful.
Mrs. Attwood: She was unable to attend the party on the evening of the tragedy, though this hardly meant she could add nothing to the investigation.
Forbes: He maintained an appearance of rigid strictness, but inwardly seemed to hide something more.
Matilda Oliver: A young maid who kept to her work, and tried her best to stay out of trouble; though trouble had a way of finding her.
Miss Kippering: The highly suspicious cook, her unpleasant nature made it no wonder at all that she never married.
Vincent Welling: Mr. Townsend's bungling assistant, who still held his employment to the great marvel of all who met him.
Inspector Cole: The inspector in charge of the case, his disproportionate arrogance seemed to be the beginning and end of his character.
Greetings world!
February 13, 2010
This is my first web journal, so bear with me as I learn the ropes and slowly expand my site. I've started posting art in my Sketchbook already, as that is mainly what this site will be dedicated to. I am also a writer, but to date have only published one book, though my head contains about a dozen or more stories waiting impatiently to be unleashed.


text:
In order for mushroom caps to rise up, several conditions need to be met: warm and sunny weather must be preceded by a relatively short rainy period. In the fall as soon as I notice the sun coming up after a rain, I take my basket and a little knife, and I am off on my hunt. The basket keeps the mushrooms from breaking, and I use the knife rather than pulling the mushrooms out because they must be cut at the bottom in order to grow again in next year.
You can never be too safe
When in Istria, I usually go hunting for a couple of mushroom species, mostly porcini and Caesar's mushrooms, both common to this region. Since there is always the danger of confusing the edible with poisonous mushrooms, you can never be too careful! Even the smallest difference between the different species can present a great danger. As a precautionary measure, every year I revise what I know about the features of each mushroom species, and after the hunt I consult my pickings with experts. That way I am sure that I can safely prepare them for myself and the people around me.
Treasure hunt
How else to describe this activity but as a treasure hunt? A pleasant stroll with friends along the glades and sunny slopes of the hills of Northwest Istria, where terrific fall delicacies await you at almost every step – what else do we call it? But I am never too convinced about my chances of coming home with a big haul. The mushrooms I want have an excellent camouflage, so you need to focus your eyesight, and know how to recognize a good find! That is why each mushroom I discover gives me so much joy and pride.
Porcini mushrooms
Thick and meaty, porcini mushrooms are one of my favorites. Not only because they make a wonderful side dish or main dish, but also because I find so many of them whenever I go mushroom picking. Besides, they are considered the safest mushrooms to pick since there are no poisonous mushrooms that strongly resemble them. Hidden under leaves and pine needles and blending into the background of twigs with their color, porcini mushrooms are experts in camouflage. To make things even more interesting, not all of them have the same identical shape. Their caps can be big, wide and reddish brown, or, on the other hand, they can be extremely dark, almost black and compact. They also have a characteristic white stem and a meaty cap hanging toward the ground. The older the mushroom, the flatter its cap gets, while its stem becomes darker and softer. They can be found either two at a time, or in larger clusters. They usually grow at the bottom of oak trees, pines and birch trees, and the color of their caps may depend on the type of tree that they are close to.
Caesar mushrooms
Amanita caesarea, known also as the Caesar mushroom, earned its title by being the favorite item on the menu of Roman emperors. The imperial status was not granted to it accidentally, and it is still considered one of the finest mushrooms out there. It is at the top of my list of favorites, so I like to pick and prepare it. Its most recognizable feature is the white shell that resembles an egg shell, from which it sprouts. I often mistake these mushrooms for pebbles, but if I take a more careful look, I recognize their soft white veil, which remains on the ground after the mushroom has matured. Underneath the reddish or orange cap they have gills which also serve to tell them apart from similar, more dangerous types of mushrooms.
A gourmet experience
When I fill up my basket and head for the kitchen proudly, I first take out a few porcini and Caesar mushrooms to prepare right away. Now there's a delight! I cut the freshly picked mushrooms into slices, throw them into a pan with a bit of oil and salt, or roast them on an open fire. That is the best way to prepare them, and it gives me satisfaction in burning my fingers feeling to see if they are done. I save the rest for other occasions by cutting them into slices, boiling them, zipping them up and freezing them. That way I can prepare them whenever I want, and my most common choice is to use them for a frittata. Finally, I dry some of the porcini mushrooms and use them in other dishes, or grind them into an aromatic seasoning which I can then mix with other seasonings, such as black pepper.


text:
Cardno provides a wide range of construction materials testing and inspections services around the world.
Our clients benefit from our extensive network of accredited laboratories and large equipment fleet. Cardno understands the importance of a prompt turnaround providing accurate results, quickly – we aim to provide lot closeout in the fastest possible time.
Cardno testing and inspections cover a wide range of projects, including;
We test a range of materials including;
Additional to the tests outlined above, Cardno provide Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Consulting services.
Once construction is underway, our extensive experience and innovative thinking allows us to help our clients deal with challenges in a practical, hands on manner to keep their project on track and to verify that the construction meets the project specifications.
Click on a name below to make an enquiry:
Copyright 2018 Cardno Limited. All Rights Reserved


text:
Knight, Keith – Dances With Sheep
There I was, at Quimby's In Chicago, and I could have gotten both of the other Keith Knight books, but did I? How could I be so stupid? Granted, I had just spent something near $100 on comics, but still… I think this is his first collection and, while I think he got funnier after 9/11 when he started skewering news topics instead of just daily life, this is still some funny shit. That's all you really have to say about a comedy book, right? Whether or not it's funny? My only minor problem was that I don't think the strips were run in order, or maybe Keith has a really confusing life. Doesn't matter that much, it's just that I feel compelled to be negative all the time about something. Topics in here are about all sorts of things, including roommates, Jerry Garcia, sheep, supermodels, cars, comic conventions, airplanes and old friends. And about a zillion other things too, but what do you want? The book's 136 pages long, there's bound to be all kinds of things talked about and you should really be reading that instead of thing anyway. Contact info is up there, spend money!
Posted on April 27, 2010, in Reviews and tagged Dances With Sheep, Keith Knight, The K Chronicles. Bookmark the permalink. Comments Off on Knight, Keith – Dances With Sheep.


text:
From Will Gore writing at The Independent:
The permanent suspension from Twitter of Milo Yiannopoulos for violation of the site's "hateful conduct policy" has thrown the issue into particular focus. Yiannopoulos, a conservative writer and provocateur, appeared to criticise the actress Leslie Jones for expressing concern at racist and sexist abuse she had received from other users. He referred to Jones "playing the victim" and criticised her acting ability. He was accused not of direct racism himself but of fanning the flames of harassment.
The problem on this occasion is that Twitter appears to have played the man rather than the ball. Yiannopoulos might well be a disagreeable prat, but banning him from social media will do more to whip up those whose postings really do go beyond the pale than his continued presence ever could. His voice and his ability to be heard extend beyond the confines of the Twittersphere – hard though that may be for Jack Dorsey to believe.
Vulnerable people should not be left to the mercy of the mob – either on Twitter or on the street. But by enabling ostentatious rabble-rousers like Yiannopoulos to present themselves as martyrs in the cause of liberty, there is a danger that Twitter shifts the focus away from their misdemeanours, instead of holding a mirror to them.
Read the rest of the story at The Independent.


text:
I am the fix-it around our house. J gets too frustrated too quickly to do most home improvement or repair projects. He's of the If It Doesn't Fit MAKE IT School of home repair. I frown on this method. (Although I must admit that his penchant for hitting computers seems to get errant hardware working.)
That is why when the disposal was clogged with potato peels (don't ask) on Monday night, I was the one who borrowed a drain snake from my dad on Wednesday. I released the trap, with a bucket below to catch the mess, and snaked that pipe! It was dirty only in the most literal sense of the word.
The good news:
I did it! I fixed it! A sense of accomplishment all around.
The bad news:
Thursday during a Very Important Meeting at work I got a call from my house husband that I could not answer (VIM.) He called back twice more in a row. Since I couldn't leave to take the call I instant messengered J's friend, who called him and told J to get on IM to communicate with me (this would have been easier had J not voluntarily given up his cell phone last year.)
"The Dishwasher is broken," he entered. "What happened?" I asked.
Long story short, smoke started billowing out of the washer. Hmm. This is probably beyond my Huxtable-like skills of home repair.
Score 1 for me and a drain snake.
Score 1 for the appliances and the repair guy who is coming today.
The best news is that we have options when it comes to affording new appliances.


text:
Lynn Hershman Leeson, Glowing Cat, 2014
Digital Archival Print, from The Infinity Engine series
© Lynn Hershman Leeson
HeK (House of Electronic Arts Basel) will honor American artist, filmmaker and trailblazer in the use of new media and technologies, Lynn Hershman Leeson, with a large solo exhibition bringing together her latest work on the theme of biotechnological developments. Anti-Bodies is the complete and final version of the prophetic installation, The Infinity Engine, and features new pieces especially created for this showing – all raising current and challenging questions about regenerative medicine, DNA manipulation, genetic engineering, and, most recently, scientific antibody research. Curated by Sabine Himmelsbach, Anti-Bodies includes a Talk with Peter Weibel (May 2), screenings of the artist's films, and workshops addressing the topics raised in the exhibition.


text:
Cycla is an environmentally conscious recycling management company with a passion for recycling. We connect buyers and sellers throughout the world to help them responsibly REDUCE / REUSE / RECYCLE materials quickly and efficiently.
Cycla has demonstrated success over the years by following one simple rule, "Successful clients create a successful business." We believe this is more than simply providing a recycling solution, and our customers testify to this:
"Trish and her team have helped us navigate the world of carriers and shippers for our recycling materials and there is no one better in the business today."
"I would absolutely recommend Cycla to a business that needs recycling management. This team really knows their job and will always be a strong advocate for you."
"I honestly think Cycla is the strongest group I've worked with since our business has started, and I've been doing this for decades."


text:
chooselife MEN is literally the muscle ministry of chooselife CHURCH. We believe that God is a God of order and has set systems of order in place for not only the success of our personal lives and families, but the local church. chooselife MEN is about not only developing the men of this generation but inspiring the next generation in life style and disciplines that reflect the character of our God in every facet of life: work, home, recreation, and church. This unique event features special ministry from Pastor Greg Kalstrup, dinner, and great time with friends. Its the perfect place to invite your friends for growth and encouragement to be all God created them to be!
Time//Future dates to be determined
Ages//16 and up


text:
As part of We Players' five year cooperative agreement with San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (the first partnership of it's kind in the nation!), we are collaborating with a wide range of artists, creating work from diverse vantage points in a variety of media as an exercise in exploring the many layers of story within the site.
The extended venue of San Francisco Maritime NHP, including the Maritime Museum building, Municipal Pier, Hyde Street Pier, the historic vessels, Victorian Park, and Aquatic Park and lagoon serves as a laboratory for We Players experiments in site-integrated programming, 2012-2017. Projects include the generation of new theatre works inspired by classical literature and Greek mythology, music concerts, dance, staged readings, visual art exhibits, conversations, parties, and workshops. In addition, San Francisco Maritime serves as a "floating classroom" for our growing aesthetic education programming, which is intended to serve youth from diverse backgrounds in neighborhoods throughout the Bay Area.
This long-term residency allows us to deepen and further stretch our practice. We look forward to sharing a wide variety of events with you in the beautiful environs of SF Maritime National Historical Park.
"We Players are a refreshing, revitalizing and very relevant park partner of SF Maritime."
– Craig Kenkle, Superintendent Cuhahoga Valley National Park; former Superintendent, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park


text:
Shoes, Baby!
Okay, it's probably no surprise to anyone reading this that I love me some shoes. I confess, I have about 50 pairs. (But in my defense, keep in mind: a) this collection represents about a decade's worth of shoe hoarding, b) about 1/3 of them are cheap flip-flops, and c) I always get my shoes for really amazing prices--so don't think I'm too spoiled or greedy or materialistic--I work with people who spend more on one pair than I spend on 20.)
This Christmas was a good year, shoe-wise. Mom got me 3 pairs of darling heels, the cutest of which would make Barbie jealous. Sadly, all three pairs are open-toed, so they'll have to wait a while to make their debuts.
For now, I'll have to make do with this little bit of awesomeness:
It actually gives me something to look forward to every morning at work.
This gives you an idea of what the pages look like:
It may be the best calendar ever compiled. It could keep me entertained for hours! Sadly, I'm not even exaggerating. It's only the forth day of the year, and I've already got two pairs of shoes that I'm madly in love with. And the nice part about them existing only in pictures (at least for me) is that I'll never get a blister or break a heel. It's a groovy kind of love.


text:
Happy new year Gareth. I am very proud of the South African teams performance in Zambia (in all codes) .ONE THING I HAVE TO SHARE WITH YOU IS :The 100m male relay team of NAMIBIA WAS ROBBED OF THEIR SILWER MEDAL We truelly came second to your team (R.S.A).Insead of disqialifing ANGOLA in line 7 ,Namibia bite the dust UNFAIRLY.(Athletics coach ,NAMIBIA).It was an experience to compete against my country of birth.Hope to see the team soon.BEST WISHES.
- Huge Tokyo 2020 boost for SA Paralympians
- Team SA named for African Youth Games
- SASCOC condolences for wrestling fraternity
- SASCOC host breakfast of appreciation for NLC
- Team SA kit unveiled ahead of Commonwealth Games
- Wilson named in Team SA for Winter Olympics
- President's Voice – Gideon Sam
Amajimbos give SA golden finish
- Updated: December 16, 2012
By Gareth Duncan in Lusaka, Zambia
The South African men's U17 football team secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Zambia in the Zone VI Games final.
Amajimbos head coach Eprhaim 'Shakes' Mashaba promised the nation that his team would be victorious, saying: 'we did not travel all the way to Zambia for nothing. We came here to win ÔǪ to win gold.'
And his charges delivered on that promise as they overturned a 1-0 half-time deficit to be crowned the champions of the southern Africa youth competition.
They deserved the goal medal as they surged through the tournament with an unbeaten run. They topped Group A with three wins over Malawi (4-0), Botswana (3-2) and the Seychelles (4-1) and drew 0-0 with Zambia. They then beat Angola 3-0 in the semi-finals before gunning to first place.
However, it was a disappointing start to the final for the eventual winners.
South Africa conceded an early goal as Zambians took advantage from a corner. The visitors were guilty of ball watching and static defending in the box, and were rightfully punished.
The hosts enjoyed most of the ascendancy during the opening stages, but South Africa eventually settled and went on to dominated possession. The score remained the 1-0 to Zambia at half-time.
The Amajimbos came out stronger in the second stanza, and the early introduction of reserve winger Fagrie Lakay proved to be a masterstroke substitution.
Lakay first scored the equaliser with a long-range strike, which bounced in off the crossbar. Then he turned provider two minutes later, sneaking in midfielder Kabelo Seriba with a smart through ball behind the Zambian defence.
Malunga's goal proved to be the match winner as both teams failed to capitalise later in the match.
Mashaba lauded his team's composure under immense pressure.
'It's never easy playing against Zambia, especially on their home turf,' Mashaba told RoadtoRio.co.za. 'We conceded in the early goal. The crowd was backing them. But we fought ourselves back into the contest. We realised that there was space behind their defence. So we targetted that area in the second half, and it worked out for us.
'It feels so good to celebrate gold. This is a talented squad of young players. We made South Africa proud.'
Lakay went on to be named Man of the Match and was selected in the tournament Dream Team.
The Amajimbos' feat took Team South Africa's final medal count at the Zone VI Games to 138, which includes 68 gold.


text:
Serving for the month of December
|8:30 am Service
|11:00 am Service
|Susan & Ken Crabtree
|Loretta & Tom Griffin
|Welcome Center
|Susan Crabtree
|Loretta Griffin
|Communion Prep.
|Annette Stuck, Vicky Shealy
|Tammy Shealy
|Visitation Team
|Sandra & Pete Ayoub
|Gail Bundrick, contact; Glenda Lindler, Connie Griffin, Earline Comalander, Catheryn Lindler
Ushers for the month of December
|8:30 am
|11:00 am
|Jerry Shealy, Leader
|Bill Griffin, Leader
|Pete Ayoub
|John P. Rister
|Jesse Frick
|David Splittgerber
|Sonny Shealy
|J.D. Splittgerber
|Dalton Perry


text:
C017/2291 Rights Managed
530 pixels on longest edge, unwatermarked
Request/Download high-res file
Uncompressed file size: 51.3MB
Downloadable file size: 1.8MB
Please login to use the price calculator
Credit: SCIENCE SOURCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.
Keywords: apparatus, auriscope, device, diagnostic equipment, ear drum, ear health, ear speculum, eardrum examiner, health care, healthcare, medical, medical instrument, otoscope, otoscopy, still life, tool
Licence fees: A licence fee will be charged for any media (low or high resolution) used in your project.


text:
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
Popular Now
01803 865913
+44 1803 865913
These kits are replacement reagents for the Environmental Monitoring Test Kit.
Carbon Dioxide - 110 tests
Carbon dioxide; method: Base titration method; Smallest Range: 0.1, 0.5, 1 mg/L;
Chemical Method: Phenolphthalein; Weight: 460 g
Range: 0.0 to 10.0; 0.0 to 50.0; 0 to 100 mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen - 110 tests
Dissolved oxygen, Method: Titration; Smallest Increment: 0.1 mg/L; Chemical Method:
Modified Winkler; of Tests: 110; Weight: 910 g
Range: 0.0 to 10.0 mg/L
There are currently no reviews for this product. Be the first to review this product!
Your orders support book donation projects
my first port of call for ordering books
Search and browse over 110,000 wildlife and science products
Multi-currency. Secure worldwide shipping
Wildlife, science and conservation since 1985


text:
Our Crew
Troy Kidwell
Troy is our composer. As a long time musician who has fronted several bands and is a Berklee College of Music Professor, Troy is our composer for you. He has brilliantly written, recorded, mixed and mastered the score to our feature film, The Bond, the short film, About Him, and is ready to create the perfect musical piece to accompany a promotional video for our clients.
Monica Nagle
Monica is a ridiculously talented singer/songwriter, author and artist and in addition has blended her talents as a grant writer to help develop projects for various non-profit organizations to help bring about a positive message for society as a whole. She also can create scores for your projects.
Ken Siddons
Ken is an extraordinarily talented actor having played roles in such major productions as; Castle Rock, Vinyl and The Equalizer, and has played leading characters in several of the Turtle's productions. He is also a major force behind the camera doing everything it takes to make a production a success. From being a sound recorder, boom operator to assistant director, script supervisor and production assistant Ken is an absolutely invaluable member of the Turtle team.
Elizabeth Wicander
Elizabeth is an incredibly talented and versatile young actress who has performed in a variety of projects with the Turtle over the past several years. She is also one of our most reliable members of the team behind the camera. She is a very hard working production assistant handling a variety of jobs in order to ensure a successful production.
Maggie Christi
Maggie is our north of the border team player who not only is an artist, the co-writer of our series "Beyond Perdition" but also the one to contact about lining up screenings and projects. She is also an extraordinary artist, practitioner of numerology and THE person to talk to about bringing feng shui into your life and surroundings.
Roxanne Nichols
She is invaluable with a wildly creative mind on set design, scene structure and story lines. She is also the spiritual balancer and purveyor of positive vibes. Roxanne is also one of our key actresses in various productions and in the real world is a Reiki Master, a Hypnotist Healer and so much more. Her studio at Bliss Body, in Stow Mass, is a place where you can certainly find solace or assistance in uncovering your direction in life.


text:
A landslide at a gold-mining settlement in Chima, Bolivia, killed at least two people March 31. One initial report had the death toll as high as 10.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said April 1 that at least two people were confirmed dead, while Bolivian authorities confirmed four dead and three injured.
The extent of the damage in the remote jungle town of 3,000 people is still unclear -- reports on March 31 claimed that at least 400 homes were buried and dozens of people were missing. On April 1, OCHA reported that 30 people were missing and 30 homes were affected.
Rescue workers were not able to reach Chima, which lies about 125 miles north of La Paz, until nearly 24 hours after the landslide.
All power and telephone lines were knocked out, according to OCHA.
The Bolivian government has declared Chima a disaster area, but has not formally requested international assistance. The World Food Program, however, is sending tools and 5.5 metric tons of food, and the World Health Organization is providing medicine, according to OCHA.
Related Topics:
Wicked forecast brings warnings
No easy answers for post-fire mudslides
Maps might have prevented CA tragedy
More links on Mudslides


text:
Introducing Schedule & Save. Save time and money. Learn More
You have not viewed any products recently.
Removes dirt while protecting finish on ceramic and vinyl tile, terrazzo, and varnished hardwood. Also use on walls, tables, countertops and restroom surfaces. No rinsing; leaves no dulling residue and minimizes yellowing. Low-sudsing formula is suitable for automatic floor scrubbing machines. Recommended dilution: manual (1:128), automatic machines (1:512). Stock up and save! Application: Floors; Applicable Material: Ceramic;Terrazzo;Vinyl;Wood; Chemical Compound: Ammonia.
Your session has expired, and you've been logged out. Please login at mystericycle.com for access.
Please click here to login again.


text:
What could be more fun than to celebrate your Girls Only Birthday Party at US Nails Spa?! Ashton Bathchelor and her five girlfriends, Meredith McMillen, Jordyn Hall, Esther Ehrisman, Sarah Tolman, and Jenna Daries all came to US Nails Spa to celebrate Ashton's 10th birthday on Saturday, September 15th. Like little princesses, the girls were treated to our Kid's Special Manicure Package (which includes cute nail arts and different color nail polishes on different finger nails). Thank you mommy for bringing the girls to our salon. We love to see the sweet smiles on our little clients' faces!
Leave a Reply.
At US Nails & Spa, we like to keep our clients informed with upcoming events and promotions at our salon.
October 2016


text:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) --Monday morning, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner commented on the Chicago police misconduct scandal and the roles of two elected officials including his personal friend, Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
"I am very disappointed in the mayor and the state's attorney for Cook County," Rauner said. "Very disappointed."
Rauner says he would sign legislation allowing voters to recall the mayor of Chicago, but he says the law wouldn't apply to Emanuel.
Citing ongoing investigations, the governor would not detail his disappointment in how Emanuel and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez handled the Laquan McDonald police shooting. He was also asked about the bill filed in December in the General Assembly that would allow Chicago voters to recall the mayor.
"I've not studied the bill that's been proposed, but what I've been informed about it, based upon that, I would sign that bill," the governor said.
But Emanuel ally U.S. Senator Dick Durbin cautioned the governor and lawmakers against acting emotionally on a recall bill.
"Recall is extremely serious because it basically challenges the verdict of an election," Durbin said.
Self-described friends Rauner and Emanuel, who shared an expensive bottle of wine a few years ago near the governor's Montana ranch, are at odds over how to resolve the Chicago Public Schools' budget deficit. The mayor has rejected the governor's demand that the city support pro-business, anti-union reforms in exchange for state cash.
Political analyst Maze Jackson says the police misconduct scandal and calls for Emanuel's resignation has caused the mayor to lose leverage in any negotiation.
"I think no one is scared anymore. I don't think anyone is worried about a fish coming to them in the mail. They might send it back, actually," Jackson says.
At his morning news conference, Rauner appeared to step up pressure on the mayor to support the governor's turnaround agenda.
"We'll work together cooperatively. If the city is helping us reform the state, we'll work together to solve some problems," Rauner said.
The governor was asked about CPS threats to layoff thousands of teachers if there is no state aid by the end of this month.
Rauner insisted again, he would not be moved to support cash for CPS without reforms.
Late Monday, a spokesman for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said in a written statement: "We're a little surprised given that at the governor's own request, our team has been actively involved in trying to untangle the logjam in Springfield. At a time when Chicago's children are leading the nation in academic improvement, it's unfortunate that yet again they are being used as pawns in a political chess match."


text:
"Marching to the Beat of the Community"
By Jamie Engle, printed in Connections Magazine, February/March 2012
When Rob Hunter and his wife Debbie decided to retire to Wylie from Chicago, it wasn't so they could sit idly and watch the world go by. It was to pursue their passion for music.
"I originally intended to go to Dallas to continue my singing career," Rob said. "When I saw how parents were so supportive of their children's choice for music, I wanted to be right in the 'thick of it,' and decided to open a music store in historic downtown Wylie." One year later, in 2006, they opened Ballard School of Performing Arts, offering music, voice and dance lessons.
"Our main focus is to use music to change lives," Rob said. "Music is a way to bring people out of their shells and to interact with those around them. I feel that extracurricular positive social interaction strengthens communities at the grass roots level. Through this interaction we are more equipped to tackle the effects of global problems on our local society."
Music has always been a part of Rob's life. He's been performing since he was five-years-old. In addition to singing, he plays piano, guitar, woodwinds and percussion. After getting his Fine Arts degree, Rob worked at the Veterans Administration for 29 years. Then he came to Wylie, which presented him with a new way of life and a new focus. He and Debbie are changing lives, one music lover at a time.
Since opening six years ago, more than 500 children have taken lessons through the school of performing arts. This year, there are more than 200 students.
"We feel so blessed to be able to bring music to people's lives,"Rob said. "We appreciate the support we've received from parents, the schools, the city and the whole community." He and Debbie strongly believe in being active in and supporting the community, especially for children, seniors and vets. They participate in nearly all the Wylie community events, and are members of the Downtown Wylie Merchants Association and the Wylie, Sachse, Murphy and Lavon Chambers of Commerce. Rob and Debbie are members of the First Baptist Church of Wylie and Debbie is on the Wylie Historical Society board of directors.
Through their Searching for a Star Foundation, Rob and Debbie have provided more than $25,000 in scholarships and donations to the Fine Arts departments in public schools.
Ballard Music's newest program is bringing karaoke to families and seniors through the Wylie Recreation Center.
"It's great fun!" he said. "I hope we see a lot of families and seniors out there, relaxing and having a good time." The next Searching for a Star competition begins this spring.
"I always get so excited to see the great talent that comes out for Searching for a Star!" Rob said. "They come from as far away as Fort Worth and San Antonio just for the contest. Can you imagine that?"What's easy to imagine is how a heart as big as Texas has, through music, touched the lives of so many in our communities.
Personal Words from Rob Hunter, The Founder of Ballard Street Music Company
Never Too Young to Learn!
Its not often that I use the Ballard Music website to send out personal thoughts, but sometimes there are messages too important to hold inside. With this message I want to encourage parents to involve their children as much as possible in music and the arts. I am certain that any band director, choir director or dance choreographer will agree with me that music and the arts can enhance and strengthen the lives of children.
Early Childhood Development is Key!
I was born into a musical family; my mother and father, both musicians, song writers and vocalists introduced me to music at birth. They nurtured me and my siblings in a home that was full of rhythm and sound. I don't believe that they ever published any of their music, but they made sure that their children had music in their soul. Throughout my life music has been a faithful companion. Many times it was the pillar that I leaned on to weather life's storms. As I look I can truly say that my love for music has helped to shaped and direct my path…My involvement in music has taken me on a journeys, introduced me to many people, and opened doors that would have been non-existent had my life been void of it.
My move to Texas has lead me to know and understand my Godly purpose, it's all about the music! Why Texas, I would ask myself? I now knowthat it is to spread the news about the benefits of music to both the performer and the listener!
When carrying the right message, music has the power to up lift a heart that is down, provoke thought, inspire the soul and give direction to the seeker. A person need not be a musician to be touched by its power; there are Lawyers, Doctors, Airline Pilots, News Reporters and Architects that I know who play and love music… If you want to learn to play, find yourself or your child a good instructor!
Remember, instructors that have a true love to teach get paid for teaching, but… they don't teach just to get paid.
"I believe that tears borne out of accomplishment and compassion are greater than tears of sorrow and fear; it's natural to see tears when one is sad or afraid, but tears of joy are much more rare!
"I believe in the human spirit; in the capabilities of women and men to continually soar, reaching and searching to find ways to improve life… I believe in that!
"I believe in talent…Talent that is developed until it is so keen and sharp that the possessing man or woman is filled with extraordinary skills…I believe!
"I believe in technology and those that teach… Those that paint a mental picture and make clear the unrecognizable pathways that lead to knowledge…I believe in them.
"I believe in knowledge, the supreme tool… More precious than gold, it is the jewel by which all inventions, past and future were and are financed!
"I believe that in the future we will be greeted with many new and untraveled paths. Without a doubt, there will be hills to climb and valleys to span. My advice…spread your wings…Learn, and once learned, never forget how to soar!"
Written by Robert C. Hunter
To the 2000 graduating class of 2000 at the International Academy of Merchandising and Design
Delivered in the keynote speech at the Field Museum, Chicago Illinois in June 2000.


text:
2318 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-2242
Julia Morgan, Architect to Town & Gown
In conjunction with the statewide Julia Morgan 2012 celebration,
The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) is proud to
present a special self-guided building tour on the afternoon of
Sunday, November 18, from 12 noon to 4 PM. "Julia Morgan, Architect To
Town & Gown" showcases the work of the 1894 UC Berkeley graduate and
includes three Julia Morgan private homes (now used as student living
groups), the Berkeley City Club, and two buildings on the UC Berkeley
campus–monumental Hearst Gymnasium for Women which Morgan designed
with Bernard Maybeck, and the century-old rustic Girton Hall, built as
a senior women's clubhouse. Tickets are $25 for the general public,
and include a tour booklet with maps and information on some 30 Morgan
designed buildings on or near the UC Berkeley campus. Rain or shine.
LOCATION: Tour headquarters and ticket sales at 2318 Durant Avenue,
across from the Berkeley City Club.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.berkeleyheritage.com/ Tickets may
be purchased on line, by mail, or in person on the day of the tour.
Sunday, 18 November 2012
12:00 pm


text:
This blog is about everything in our society. In here I writes about public health articles to solve the public issues. Please give your comment to this blog,so I can build a good articles for all. This Public Health Articles will I update periodically according the problems in our society.
I hope it will have many issues that maybe difficult to find in daily activity. If you want to get a treatment you can use this articles as a early knowledge. So, you will not get a bad service according to your standard. Please share this blog and like our page public health articles Fioba in facebook.


text:
Breast cancer
F002/1393 Royalty Free
Please login to use the price calculator
Credit: MEDICAL RF.COM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.
Keywords: 3d medical illustration, anatomy, below view, black background, breast cancer, cancer, cancer cells, colour, front view, glow, human, illustration, malignant cancer, portrait, side view, stylised, three quarter view, transparent skin, tumour, with skin
Licence fees: A licence fee will be charged for any media (low or high resolution) used in your project.