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The Department of Energy's National Science Bowl® is a highly publicized academic competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth, computer and general science.
Registration Opens:
Monday, October 2, 2017, at 12:00 p.m.
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Contest Starts:
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For more information about this program, contact:
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Each year since 1991, Brookhaven National Laboratory has hosted the Long Island regional competition for the National Science Bowl. All high school students who attend school on Long Island are eligible. Entries of teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until all available slots in the competition are filled.
The teams are comprised of five students(one of which is an alternate) and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. The competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final. The questions are multiple choice and short answer in the categories of chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science.
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Mass for Canonisation of Mother Teresa
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Mass for Canonisation of Mother Teresa
Interesting that the Communion hymn at the Mass in St Peter's square was sung in Italian to Winchester Old (While shepherds watched...).
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Was that the one piece of music that the EWTN commentators chose not to yabber continually through? I've all but given up viewing EWTN's televised liturgies since almost anything musical is treated as irrelevant and so they take the opportunity to spontaneously translate or commentate without ceasing. It's very, VERY annoying.
Ah well.
Ah well.
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Didn't watch the Mass, but saw a news item - they were singing the verses of Paul Inwood's hymn for the Year of Mercy - a bit too slow and too free with the rhythm I thought. Did anyone else notice this?
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I did notice the Year of Mercy hymn. It was also sung at the WYD big Mass.
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Understanding the division of property in a Virginia divorce
On behalf of Duff & Kronfeld, P.C. posted in Family Law on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
If a couple decides to dissolve their marriage, one of the greatest issues they will have to resolve is the issue of property division. The outcome of this process can be determined by many different factors and it is advantageous to have an understanding of the process before you get involved in it. Before a couple can begin dividing their property, they must first recognize what types of property they have and its relative value. The state of Virginia acknowledges two primary types of property; marital property and separate property.
Separate Property
Separate property is generally understood to be property that was acquired before the couple was married. While this certainly includes assets that one spouse owned prior to the marriage, it also includes some things that were acquired during the course of the marriage. The important factor here is not so much what the property is, but rather how it was acquired.
If a spouse acquired property via bequest, inheritance, survivorship, or gift from a person who was not their spouse, it is considered separate property. If it was acquired by means of the sale of separate property it is also considered separate as long as it stayed separate within the marriage. There is also the possibility that some separate property gained value while the couple was married. In such a case, the added value is also considered separate property.
Marital Property
Marital property is, essentially, anything that is not found to be separate property. If the assets were acquired by both parties, are owned in the name of both parties, or were acquired by one party and not specified to be separate property, it is generally recognized to be marital property. This includes retirement funds of any kind acquired during the marriage, prior to the separation. Once the marriage is dissolved, any asset that is not proven to be separate is considered marital and will be divided as equitably as possible.
Some property can be considered to be both separate and marital if the acquirement or added value of the property came directly as a result of the efforts of either party. Commingle separate property with marital property will also transform the asset to marital property. A similar concept of separation is also applied to debt, so a couple may acquire both property and debt as a result of the division of their property. The main goal in the division of property is the make the result as equitable as possible for all parties.
While this is by no means an exhaustive explanation of property division in divorce proceedings, it is enough to establish the primary concepts. However, property division is an intricate and complex aspect of law and is best left to legal professionals who are familiar with the process and who are willing to assist you as you move throughout it. If you find yourself in a situation where you are confronted with the possibility of property division, the assistance of a skilled legal professional will be very helpful.


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I am looking forward to testing this rom out, Big up to the developer,
What has attracted me most to this rom is, HDMI support which iv been hoping was implemented into a rom for the P6200.
I am guessing that the IR, or Infrared controllers are also going to work, which is also slight bonus, since i would be able to use peel again
On the downside Im probably going to loose my Cm10 darker look, and have to make do with the bright white stock look.
Is there anyway that the darker colors could be implemented into this rom?
Another thing is the Cm 10 clock, it would be awesome if cm10 clock could be installed over the stock clock, as the stock clock kinda sucks.
Im hoping some of this is possible.
The clock would be fantastic and really add style look and features, since the clock also offers built timers, alarm shortcuts, and stopwatch...
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When you power up your Ubuntu/Mint desktop and the boot procedure gets started in the background, you see a nice graphical animation appear in the screen. This initial bootscreen is rendered by software called Plymouth, which uses the kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) and Kernel Mode Setting (KMS) driver to show graphical animation with the native resolution of the display even before X server starts. Other alternatives (e.g., Usplash, Xsplash) predate Plymouth, but now they have been replaced by Plymouth on the latest desktop. Plymouth daemon (plymouthd) is responsible for displaying animated splash at system startup and shutdown.
Plymouth is designed to be scriptable and can support different themes. So if you want, you can always customize the boot splash screen based on your preference. Gnome-look.org maintains a collection of custom splash screen themes contributed by users, which you can download and install.
Let's find out how to customize the default splash screen by applying a custom theme.
Suppose you downloaded a custom Plymouth splash theme (e.g., http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Thingamabob%3A+Plymouth+splash+theme?content=164098).
Extract the content, and install the new theme under /lib/plymouth/themes directory as follows.
$ sudo cp -r thingamabob/ /lib/plymouth/themes/
$ sudo update-alternatives --install /lib/plymouth/themes/default.plymouth default.plymouth /lib/plymouth/themes/thingamabob/thingamabob.plymouth 100
Now switch default.plymouth by running update-alternatives as follows. When prompted, enter the number that corresponds to the custom theme that was just installed.
Finally, re-generate an initramfs image:
Go ahead, and reboot your desktop. You should see a new custom splash screen during system startup and shutdown.
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You can also edit a Plymouth script for the new theme, which is located in the theme folder (e.g., /lib/plymouth/themes/thingamabob/thingamabob.script). By editing the script, you can change things like displayed text, opacity, background color, duration, rotate speed, etc.
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The House has taken positions opposite to that of the Trump administration on two key federal workforce issues, DoD base closings and Circular A-76 contracting out.
The House considered those issues during voting on an appropriations bill (HR-3219) that combines four of the regular spending bills for the upcoming fiscal year—those for DoD, VA, Energy and DHS—into one. The House accepted by voice vote an amendment to deny the White House's request for a base realignment and closure round, which would occur in 2021 but with preliminary work needing to start much sooner. A separate authorization bill the House passed earlier also would deny the request; during voting on that bill the House voted down an amendment to allow a round of closings. The vote on the appropriations bill amounted to underscoring the point.
Also, the House voted 253-172 to prevent agencies from comparing in-house costs to private sector bids under the A-76 process, one that in the past has resulted in the privatization of many thousands of federal jobs. However, there has been a moratorium against such studies since late in the Bush administration due to concerns about loss of expertise and cost overruns after work has been contracted out.
The Trump administration had proposed reinstating the A-76 process as a way for agencies to comply with its directive to restructure for greater efficiency. The House Appropriations Committee recently approved a bill that by remaining silent would allow the current ban to lapse; in recent years the Senate counterpart bill has favored continuing the ban and the House later agreed. The vote on the combined bill signals that the House wants to keep the ban in place.
Also rejected was the first proposed use of the "Holman Rule" since House revived it earlier this year; that rule allows a House member to propose cutting a federal office or even an individual's salary. An attempt to close the office within CBO that does cost estimates and transfer its responsibilities elsewhere in that agency—following disputes over estimates of the impact of Republican-sponsored health insurance reform bills—was defeated on a 309-116 vote.
The appropriations measure could be used as the basis for resolving the need to renew agency funding starting October 1, although for now it will serve mostly as a placeholder. Much work remains to be done on agency funding for the upcoming fiscal year, and the bill as written would trigger "sequestration" cuts in defense accounts because the defense spending level exceeds the amount in a previous law. The Senate will not vote on that measure or any other appropriations bills until after Labor Day.


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10 You want show off your favorite cookie, bownie or challah recipe
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8 It's your birthday, your partner's birthday, or your child's birthday
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6 You want to honor the memory of a loved one
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You are welcome to bring any food items, that you
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Bring a challah, a few snacks, and enjoy Shabbat with your community!
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Gazza treats dad to bling and shops for jewelleryApril 9th, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.9 (ANI): Former England football star Paul Gascoigne aka Gazza treated his dad to some bling and took him shopping for jewellery.
According to The Sun, the 41-year-old former England footie idol, bought a solid gold gun-shaped charm for his 62-year-old dad John.
The former Newcastle and Spurs star, who has battled drink and drug demons, showed how his fortunes have changed as he haggled the price down to 220 pounds.
An onlooker said: "Gazza wasn't settling for the first price he was given and really tried to get it down."
Gazza now plans a football "comeback" in an all-stars game at Darlington FC on May 3, to raise funds for struggling clubs. (ANI)
- Gazza rolls back the clock, plays first footie match in two years - May 04, 2009
- No end to 'glazed and legless' Gazza's drinking woes - Nov 05, 2010
- Gazza looks like 'Elephant Man' after car smash - Jun 17, 2010
- Gazza ticked off after street kick about with nephew - Aug 24, 2010
- Witness' failure to attend court delays Gazza 'drik-driving' care for 3rd time - Dec 14, 2010
- Manager Hoddle was right to axe me from France 98: Gazza - Aug 23, 2010
- 'I'm an alcoholic, I'm ill, but I'm not a bad person,' says Gazza - Aug 23, 2010
- Gazza's eight-week jail sentence suspended by Newcastle court - Dec 10, 2010
- Gazza may be jailed for druk driving - Nov 11, 2010
- Facing jail time for drunk driving, Gazza now wants to be an actor - Nov 10, 2010
- 'Sick man' Gazza wants 12-week rehab programme to work - Jul 22, 2010
- 'I've already died twice,' says Gazza - Mar 11, 2011
- Gazza's drinking pal accused of telling absolute pack of lies in court - Feb 16, 2011
- HobNob munching Gazza says cheating death in crash beat booze addiction - Aug 21, 2010
- Gascoigne back in rehab following cocaine arrest - Oct 25, 2010
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Fascinate design for Living room furniture ideas
There are many rules that are applied to determine the detail design of the living room furniture ideas. Moreover, the concept of the elements of a given design would be supported by quite different concepts. Essential elements given by adjustments like this would certainly be part of the desired comfort. The better the quality of the detail element in all parts of the course will allow you to involve many parts better. Normally all parts of a given concept would be adjusted to determine the different integration. To maximize the many parts of the adjustment with a fairly decisive element would be adjusted through a very interesting element.
Maybe you can make some choices of design given by Living room furniture ideas. The concept of adjustments and settings for all parts will also allow you to specify some other detail parts. Each of the elements and settings for all parts of the course will be tailored to better involve adjustments. This is done by maximizing the concept of some elements is quite interesting. Modern design on the choice of furniture for living room like this would make a comfort to detail the elements of the best options as desired. However, you also have to specify additional integration given by some part of the concept which is quite good.
All parts of the concept are applied to the living room furniture ideas will be supported with an important choice in quality comfort. The better the quality of comfort details like this, then you will also get adjustments to quite different options. Perhaps you too will make the whole piece comes with some integration. Best material layer on the entire section will also be supported with an important choice through very good elements. Usually the implementation of many of these parts will also make the whole appear quite impressive. You should also be able to make some choices color concept very interesting.


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Archaeologists dig up Romulus and Remus cave in RomeNovember 21st, 2007 - 1:41 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 21 (ANI): For hundreds of years, archaeologists have been trying to find the cave where, according to legend, the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were raised by a she-wolf. Now, they believe that they have finally found the grotto.
The cave was uncovered earlier this year when a team of archaeologists stumbled across a cave buried 52ft inside the Palatine Hill, facing the Circus Maximus underneath the palace of the first emperor, Augustus.
They then used a probe to take samples and photograph it.
Based on the photos, they have verified that the cave is indeed the Lupercale - Luper being Latin for wolf.
The pictures show that the chamber, which is seven-and-a-half metres high and six metres wide, is studded with seashells and mosaics. In the middle it is a marble mosaic of a white eagle - the imperial motif.
The probe showed that while part of the grotto appears natural, part of it seems to have been built.
The cave was decorated by Augustus, who wanted to establish a religious cult that celebrated the she-wolf.
Giorgio Croci, the lead archaeologist, revealed that his team "almost screamed" when they realised that they had uncovered the cave of Romulus and Remus.
Francesco Rutelli, the Italian culture minister, said that the pictures sent back by the probe were indeed a sight to behold.
"The photographs that the probe sent back showed the most famous place in Roman mythology. We have been searching for this site for years, and at last everyone can see it," the Telegraph quoted him, as saying.
Walter Veltroni, the mayor of Rome, added: "It is amazing to think that this legendary place has finally become real before our eyes. Rome never ceases to stun the world with this sort of discovery."
Giorgio Croci believes that the reason why the cave is underneath the palace of the first emperor is because Augustus wanted his residence to be built in a place which was sacred for the city of Rome.
According to legend, the twins Romulus and Remus were born around 770BC to Rhea Silvia, a mortal priestess, and Mars, the Roman god of war, who abandoned them at birth.
The boys were thrown into the Tiber in a cradle and were washed up near the Palatine hill where they were by a female wolf who suckled them in her lair.
They were then found by the shepherd, Faustulus, who raised them to adulthood, reaching which they decided in 753BC to establish a city.
However, they argued about who had the support of the gods, and Romulus killed Remus in a fight on what became the Palatine hill.
Angelo Bettini, Rome's chief archaeologist, revealed that people were not allowed to enter the grotto as yet.
Archaeologists are now searching for the cave's original entrance, and will shortly build scaffolding to secure the interior. (ANI)
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Definition of functional harmony
- In Riemann's interpretation Berlioz sought to destroy the fundamental unit of functional harmony, the cadence, by substituting 'false' functions.
- —Alexander Rehding, Hugo Riemann and the Birth of Modern Musical Thought, 2003
- Modal harmony can operate as a signifier of the historical period before the development of tonal functional harmony in the seventeenth century.
- —Annette Davison, Hollywood Theory, Non-Hollywood Practice, 2004


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A play on the word "unemployment", referring to a person that is receiving unemployment benefits but not pursuing a replacement job.
After Josh lost his job at the warehouse he didn't even glance at the classifieds for three or four weeks. He sat around the house, playing Xbox and jacking off on the government's dime. Gotta love those on-enjoyment benefits!
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Q: I've been reading a lot of posts online and doing searches about which scales work over what chords. I've found a lot of good information, but I'm not really sure how to actually practice and internalize the information once I have it. Any advice?
A: This is something that I've been working on with my students at PSU (Portland State University) lately. We've been exploring the use of melodic minor (and related modes) as well as symmetrical diminished scales. The attached PDF is a rough version of how I encourage them to approach (and how I personally approach) getting used to thinking of X scale over Y chord.
Using any given tune (we'll use Stella By Starlight here, as it's a great tune for practicing minor ii-V's), I have them map out where they can use certain scales they'd like to explore within the changes. In this example, I've written a scale for every chord, however I emphasized the Melodic Minor and Symmetrical Diminished options.
NOTE: If I was doing this for myself, I'd probably reduce the clutter and only write in the chords that were giving me problems, or the chords that specifically related to what I wanted to focus on. Leaving the rest to spontaneity and keeping the page free of clutter so I don't get distracted.
I tell the students to practice this both in time and out of time. Practicing things out of time and at your own pace allows you to more fully explore certain sounds and chord types without having to jump to a new chord so quickly. Playing each scaler option over a held chord, looped chord, etc. can be very useful in internalizing how the mode sounds over that chord type and giving you time to explore the shapes and sounds inherent to that mode.
I also encourage them to explore each scale possibility from any related mode (in other words, to not just think G melodic minor from the E-7(b5), but also:
- E Locrian natural 2
- F# super locrian
- G melodic minor
- A dorian b2
- Bb Lydian Augmented
- C Lydian Dominant
- D Mixolydian b6
I know that each of us tends to gravitate towards certain shapes and we may be more comfortable with Lydian Dominant than we are dorian b2, for example. So, over an E-7b5, you can pick any of the related modes and play that shape, from that root note (as written above as relating to G Melodic minor).
Because of this, I have them pick two or three of the modes that they like the sound of the best, or can see the shape of the best and then explore those modes with full focus and intentionality.
Here's an example of a homework assignment I gave some students just today:
- Pick 2 or 3 melodic minor modes that you like
- Develop and notate (put on paper) 3 different minor ii-V licks using melodic minor on the ii, symmetrical diminished over the V7b9 and resolving to the minor I chord.
- Develop and notate (put on paper) 3 different minor ii-V licks using melodic minor on the ii, the altered scale (super locrian) over the V7b9 and resolving to the minor I chord.
- Do a chord scale study of "Stella" using all available options for modes as relating to the minor ii-V's
Note that, in the homework, I make mention of the fact that you could also play the altered scale (or super locrian – 7th mode of melodic minor) over the V7b9 chords. This is true and fully worth exploring, however I, personally, prefer the sound of symmetrical diminished over that chord so I have them explore all of the options and decide what they think sounds the best to them.
Feel free to print out this PDF and write in each of the scales for each chord, if you like. This is a nice way to see similarities between the scaler options available to you.
So, in short… there is no quick and easy way, but there is any number of thorough ways to explore this type of stuff. It just takes:
- A lot of time and/or research with regard to figuring out what scales are available to you
- Even more time exploring the sound of each scale
- Even more time playing through tunes with this kind of intentionality in order to really internalize these things!
I also keep a little cheat sheet by my desk of certain chord types that have given me fits and what scales I could use over them (as well as different "cheats" as to how I can think of it or remember what to play). Print this out and continue the work and add your own.


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Although the Internet, "Web 2.0" and social networking sites are everyday's business for urban people and those who understand technology, but adopting the current trend of social networking comes back to personal taste and choice, instead of mere access..
Man: Do you like Friendster? (read: Do you often check your Friendster page?)
Woman: Yes, I do that.. (very confidence tone)
Man: I see.. but I rarely go online..
Woman: But I don't like making friends using online sites. I like meeting people directly..
Man: Uhm.. You see.. those who like to make friends are called "friendly". If you like "Friendster", then you have to enjoy going online.
Woman: (there goes my first date..)
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South African cinema may be making a break-out onto the world circuit, not only getting European / American releases, but picking up international awards on the way.
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha has its UK release, having been feted at Berlin and Cannes Festivals. The praise is justified.
What we have is a contemporary remake of Bizet's opera Carmen with the action transposed to the Cape Town township, Khayelitsha. The film is spoken and sung in Xhosa (the language we may know from Miriam Makeba's Click Song). It's is a re-working of the opera, though reduced by about an hour. The songs are the ones we know so well, but the lyrics are the language and slang of the townships.
Carmen is the beauty working in a cigarette factory; the soldier is a South African cop; the bullfighter is a famous singer returning in triumph to his home township. The jealous love, the spurned lovers, the obsession, the murders.... they're all there, it's still the opera.
The joy of this film is its naturalism. It was originally a theatrical piece performed by a South African acting group, and the actors are also the singers, lip-synched. Most, if not all, musicals and films of operas often have a rather artificial feel: here's the drama, this bit is the acting, here are the songs. Of course, you suspend belief, but the barriers are there. Here, the process flows smoothly and beautifully. Bizet's familiar score is interspersed with local singing, the background noises (the streets, the shebeen, etc) are still heard below the music, and some of the songs are used as voice-overs to show inner thoughts.
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is shot entirely on location. The locals who served as more than "extras" are neither awkward nor obtrusive, and the film often has a documentary feel.
This is Mark Dornford-May's debut as director, having worked in British theatre for over 20 years. He more recently helped develop community theatre initiatives in South Africa which led to this film. He, and the actress playing Carmen, Pauline Malefane, were at The Ritzy, Brixton, this evening, doing a Q&A after the film. I had the rather odd, and heart-fluttering, experience of seeing before me the woman whose beautiful eyes and face had bewitched me for the previous two hours. And she thanked me for coming to see the film. I bet you wouldn't get that from Julia Roberts.....
Do see this film, whether you think you like opera or not. It's well-acted, imaginatively shot, and shows contemporary South African life in a realistic and positive way.


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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Book Review: "When Death Draws Near"
This time, Gwen Marcey is helping to solve two mysteries. Her primary reason for accepting work in Pikeville, KY (besides her need for funds) is to help the sheriff's department find a serial rapist. The victims, once rescued, keep leaving town with their families without a trace. Gwen soon learns, though, of a series of unusual accidental deaths happening around the town. She suspects there is a connection between the two mysteries.
My favorite part of this book was the personal lesson Gwen learned at the end of the book. Parks touched on the message so gently throughout this powerful story, then drove the point home beautifully. Readers who enjoy inspirational criminal investigation stories will like this series of books. I thank Thomas Nelson Publishers for sending me a complimentary copy in exchange for this honest review.
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The Great Plains Indians
When the spanish explorers first saw the great plains they called it the sea of grass.The french colonist saw the great plains they called it the prairies. The great plains covers 1/4 of America. The grass is sometimes taller than man.
Clothing and Tools
Teepees belonged to the woman. The shelter is made out of buffalo skins and sticks. They used portable houses called teepees. They also made grass houses that got up to 20 feet. Indians that are not nomads make houses made of earth and grass. The Pawnee made houses covered in soil and dome shaped these were called
People that were part of the government got 160 acres for cheap. The native americans chose there elderly to lead the tribe.When the leaders want to move the village the entire village moves.The leader lives in the biggest teepee
Native american woman cooks next to her home.
Sometimes the great plains indians wore a bear claw necklace for special purposes. Breast plates were made of bones or shells.Arrows heads were made of quartz, flint, chert and quartzite.Attacking tools are tomahawks, clubs, spears and bows.The thumb scraper cleans hide.
The spanish battled a lot with the indians.When the is a skulls on the village that means all the indians were killed.There was always a fire in the middle the teepee.While hunting they rode horses and used bows and spears to hunt. indians came across a land bridge
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World No. 1 Serena Williams' mission for a historic calendar grand slam lives on, with the American declaring she's "not done yet" after 21 grand slam wins.Williams, 34, was on Wednesday toasted at a Manhattan event in honour of her Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year win.
|Serena Williams after winning the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year trophy.
"It is, obviously," Williams said.
"I've never done it, so we'll see. I'm not putting any pressure on it."
She said having won the French Open on "only" three previous occasions shows that completing the grand slam set in 2016 is "going to be a little difficult to do".
Williams admitted she has got plenty of work to do ahead of next month's Australian Open, having consumed more than usual over her break.
"I took a lot of time off ... I ate a lot," she laughed at the event.
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In a relief to Abinash Ruidas, the AIFF has overturned the Indian Football Association's directive to the winger to play for East Bengal, making it clear that only the parent body has the "authority to adjudicate the disputed" subject.
IFA secretary Utpal Ganguli, had on July 27, declared that Ruidas is contracted to East Bengal for two more years. Ruidas was signed by ISL franchise Mumbai City FC at its players draft but East Bengal have claimed that the footballer still had a contract of two more seasons.
Ruidas claimed that he never signed for East Bengal for 2017-18 and they have "forged" his signature. The AIFF then formed a seven-member special committee to find out whether the federation has the "authority" to decide on the status and transfer of the footballer, with eminent lawyer Usha Nath Banerjee as its head.
In a statement the committee said, "The decision of the IFA dated July 28, 2017, cannot be sustained and/or enforced. "AIFF is the authority to adjudicate the disputed subject issue in its entirety including the 'status' of the player and/or whether there exists any valid and binding written contract, and whether there has been mandatory compliance of Articles 4.3 and 5 of the AIFF Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players."
The IFA had earlier received a strongly-worded letter from the AIFF. The committee further stated, "As per the AIFF constitution and AIFF regulations for the status and transfer of players, the 'players status committee' of the AIFF is entrusted with exclusive powers to deal with and settle the 'dispute' as to the status of the player and his contractual validity.
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Monday 13 March 1922
It was Monday, under the sign of Pisces. The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jim Rodger and Frank Camm.
Sherlock Holmes, directed by Albert Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1922
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Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Botticelli, Titian, Nelli. All were once greats of the Renaissance, though if the last name on the list doesn't ring a bell with you, you could be forgiven. Like those of her male contemporaries, Plautilla Nelli's Biblical paintings were masterful works of beauty, but, in a tale as old as patriarchy itself, she was written out of every Renaissance history book, dismissed as just another nun with a paintbrush.
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Just my thoughts on everything and backing away from the glut of games. ARPG has gotten over flooded into any new one that comes now. Is almost certainly to be doomed to fail. The exceptions to this rule is Lost Ark and Lineage. Anything else nope you're doing and cancelled in one year tops.
The old tried and true wow clones. Are all hanging tight, even they are slowly fading. The public is more aware of cash grabs and not spending on non sense. This has done two things for us as a community. One is they basically made any Triple A community scared to cash grab. And number 2 is everyone for the most part is copying anything that succeeds.
PVP you can forget even asking about that. Because now MMO pvp sadly is considered Overwatch or shut up. Guild Wars 2, Tera, Blade and Soul, and Black Desert. Have all been rendered useless due to bad choices and bots. To be honest their is no true number one in that area.
Next up you have the one bloated and now thank god scarce Browser MMO's. They are the prototype of pay2win and cash grab. Some more than others sadly. The truth in all of this is most of the browser MMO's have died a quick and needed death. We still have Naruto Online and it was the number game on the planet for awhile. Bleach Online meh it's pretty much dead and League of Angels both 1 and 2 are still striving.
The last area is the most concerning but highest growth. That is the Android Mobile MMO area. This has exploded so much some game companies have completely abandoned pc gaming. It's easy to make these games cheaper. And the cash shops out shine any other genre's cash shop. It's good for the companies and bad for us. Now we have too many of these games coming.
The point too all of this is we actually just have too many games. No one human can possibly play it all. And it has led to a massive water down of the industry. I personally have downsized the games on my pc. Unless I need to review them for some magic reason. Just too much bloat for my taste. You should try it out maybe you will come to my same conclusion?


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Charmo out to reclaim stature in Kilroe
ARCADIA, Calif. - There was little fight in Charmo through the final furlong of the Thunder Road Handicap at Santa Anita last month. Charmo made a dazzling move heading into the far turn and did not sustain the rally, finishing eighth. It was hardly the form he was expected to show in his first start in eight months.
For the past month trainer Julio Canani has been determined not to let that happen again in Saturday's $300,000 Frank Kilroe Mile.
The Grade 1 Kilroe Mile gives Charmo a chance to reestablish his reputation as a top turf miler, a status he held last spring when he won the Grade 2 San Francisco Breeders' Cup Mile at Golden Gate Fields and finished second to division leader Aragorn in the Grade 1 Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile at Hollywood Park.
Canani and the partnership that owns Charmo are banking on the 6-year-old's quick rally to be the difference on Saturday. That was part of the problem in the Thunder Road. Canani said that Charmo "saw the daylight and took off" too soon.
If he is more patient under jockey Garrett Gomez in the Kilroe, Charmo's chances will improve. Canani was enthused by Charmo's half-mile workout in 46 seconds on dirt at Santa Anita on Monday.
"The other day, he broke five lengths behind another horse and he caught the other horse," Canani said. "He's doing very good right now."
Even with his best effort, Charmo will be tested. The Kilroe has drawn such a deep field that defending champion Milk It Mick will be a longshot, while making his first start since recovering from a cannon bone injury suffered last summer.
Likely to be near the front early on are Fast Parade, the crack turf sprinter; Kip Deville, the winner of the Sir Beaufort Stakes here in December; and Silent Name, the winner of the Grade 2 Arcadia Handicap last April.
Fast Parade does not need the lead, trainer Peter Miller said, even though he has been near the front in his last three starts, all stakes wins in turf sprints. "He's really rate-able, and I see us stalking," Miller said. "I don't see us on the lead. He really relaxes well and finishes."
Bayeux, a closer, will be well-backed. Trained by Patrick Biancone, Bayeux was second by a nose in the Thunder Road, his first start since winning the Grade 3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs in his U.S. debut last November.
"He's a proper horse," said Biancone.
Silent Name is making his first start since finishing sixth in the Grade 1 Citation Handicap at Hollywood Park in November. He led to the eighth pole of the Breeders' Cup Mile at Churchill Downs last fall before finishing sixth.
"He looks great," trainer Gary Mandella said. "He was a tired horse after the Citation. His coat got long and dull for the first month. In the middle of January, he turned the corner."
Despite the layoff, Silent Name will be "100 percent fit," Mandella said. "I believe he will be or I'd ship for an easier spot."


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The Big Boat
Here's the big boat (Carnival Paradise) passing under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Neat shot. I'll bet it's a neat view, too, from the deck of the ship as it passes under the bridge.
Wonderful shot!
How exquisite!
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wow, that's a neat sight to see I bet
Awesome timing to get this great shot!
I like the bridge in the background - gives the viewer a perspective to show how HUGE the cruiser really is!
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Beer lovers staying in Wiltshire cottages next month should head down to Langford Steeple Ground from 14th-15th September for a refreshing drink at Langford Beer Festival 2012.
This year will be the festival's 13th year and it will feature as many different real ales as they can muster. There will be 32 real ales from a variety of breweries, as well as 12 different ciders to sample. This is the perfect opportunity for beer connoisseurs to get a taste of some of the best beers and ciders produced locally and nationally.
Along with the tasty offerings of real ale and cider, there will also be a wine tent, various hot food stalls and live music from local bands and musicians, so once you've sampled a few drinks there will be plenty of great music to keep you entertained.
The Friday session is from 7-11pm and is £5 in advance and Saturday's session is from 12-11pm and is £7 in advance. This event is one of the most highly anticipated annual festivals in Wiltshire, so make sure you get your tickets online soon.


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History of The London Marathon Charitable Trust
When Chris Brasher and John Disley founded the London Marathon in 1981, one of their original aims was to raise money for sport and recreational facilities in London. Their vision was that the profits from the event should go to a charity and they created The London Marathon Charitable Trust to distribute those profits.
Almost uniquely, Chris and John set up the charity as the holding company for the event organisation company to ensure that all the profits from the London Marathon - and future events - would go to The London Marathon Charitable Trust in perpetuity.
Since its founding, the London Marathon has been an extraordinary force for good that has inspired millions of people to participate in physical activity. The success of the London Marathon has enabled London Marathon Events Ltd to stage world-class mass-participation events in London, Surrey and Northamptonshire.
London Marathon Events Ltd holds 75 per cent of the equity and income of London and Surrey Cycling Partnership LLP (LSCP), which delivers the RideLondon festival of cycling for the Mayor of London and his agencies. All entry fees bequested by riders entering the ballot for the sportive in the event go directly to The Trust. In addition, London Marathon Events Ltd's portion of the profits made by LSCP are gifted to The Trust.
Chris and John established both organisations with complementary aims:
- London Marathon Events Ltd is constantly working to grow and improve the mass-participation sporting events it organises, the amounts raised by participants for charities and the positive impacts generated by inspiring people to take up sport.
- The London Marathon Charitable Trust provides grants primarily for recreational facilities in the areas in which London Marathon Events Ltd organises events to enable and encourage more people to take up an active lifestyle.


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I learned to trust the muse a long time ago. So long, in fact, that I can't remember when it occurred. Music speaks to me in ways that I cannot speak for myself. When words are log-jammed and my brain can't figure out how to articulate what my heart is feeling, a song is usually the thing that gets me unstuck. Often, when I need it, music can deliver truth in seed form, and hitting repeat is my ticket to linger in a moment that illuminates my darkness.
Those who know me well know that I express myself best on the page, where I can sculpt my thoughts into something useful. I often wonder why I don't hear theme music at those critical junctures in life. Where is the soaring score that underlines the fact that you have just passed some life test, completed passage into some higher level of wisdom or maturity? When my father passed away suddenly, I found myself at one of those places where more is required of you than you know how to deliver.
J.M. McSpadden III is a writer and a roots music enthusiast who believes that every life needs to find its own soundtrack, and every road trip is an opportunity to full tilt boogie. Let's face it, people, a car ain't nothin' but a stereo on wheels.
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1979-1987 : Mr Major's Written Parliamentary Answer on Battery-Powered Wheelchairs
Below is the text of Mr Major's written Parliamentary Answer on Battery-Powered Wheelchairs on 10th February 1987.
Mr. Flannery Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has yet decided on a date to make public his decisions regarding the recommendations of the McColl committee on dual purpose battery-powered wheelchairs.
Mr. Major I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the right hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 29 January 1987.


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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.
Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.
Health Hazard Alert - Certain Viandes Giroux Inc. brand ground beef may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria
- Recall / advisory date:
- January 11, 2012
- Reason for recall / advisory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Viandes Giroux Inc.
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
- Reference number:
- 6930
Affected products
|Brand Name
|Common Name
|Code(s) on Product
|Reason for Recall
|Viandes Giroux Inc.
|Approx. 2.5 kg
|Microbiological - E. coli O157
More information
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page.
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Free Society Sweatshirt for $12), Shirt-Merona (similar JCrew Factory Gingham Shirt), Pants-H&M Kids, Flats-Gap Kids (similar Sam & Libby Bow Flats)
1. A while back when browsing Pinterest, I stumbled upon a pin of my exact neon yellow sweatshirt paired with a polka dot shirt underneath. This came in handy for one of those "I have nothing to wear" days. Since I don't have a polka dot blouse, I swapped it for a black gingham shirt instead.
2. I'm so bummed that the shows A to Z and Selfie got cancelled! It stinks getting really into a new program and then it's over with after only a couple of episodes. Oh well, more room on the DVR.
3. Apparently the "polar vortex" will be here over the next few days. Temps will only be in the 40s which is cold for this time of year, but that really doesn't seem like a polar vortex to me after last year's negative temps. Are we just using that term any time it gets cold now?!
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Sinfully adorable pale pink home decor, accents & accessories.
In the spirit of my new project, a living room re-design which includes a new color scheme, I want to share with you these adorable home accents and accessories in one of my favorite colors; pink.
One thing I cannot have enough of is storage, especially when it looks like this:
Maybe without the pillows I could get away with a light pink duvet cover. After all, the man of the house did agree to pale pink as my new accent color in the living room. (I totally have to design around a gigantic Wayne Gretzky picture that doesn't match at all)
As if these matching cuties aren't special enough being pink but they also have spots to engrave a message or initials. These would make a lovely birthday gift for me. Just sayin'. 😉
I love this. After burning the candle I'd use this glass cloche to hold trinkets or accessories.
Every one of these items is on my wishlist however, I may not realistically purchase the rug. The other pink home accents will be mine. (I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I was doing the evil laugh in my head while writing that)
There's hardly anything not worth mentioning on Etsy, it's full to the tits of adorable things. Not all of them are pink though, which makes these things extra awesome.
As far as accent colors go in living rooms, what is your color of choice?


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ELSMERE, Del. - September 5, 2013 --Three trailers at a New Castle County rail yard were destroyed by flames Thursday night.
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I'm delighted to announce that we have a new arrival in our household. Her name's Ozzy. She's a black Labrador puppy. And she's now coming up to ten weeks old. I know, you want a photo, so before we go any further here she is.
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Taking a moment
I read somewhere or other that our lives are a series of moments. Now, the physicist in me is quick to point out that this is a statement of the bleeding obvious. But my philosophical side would counter that, in any life, there are likely to be some moments that have greater salience than others. They just might not be the ones we'd expect.
The song of the paddle
One of the things that I don't do enough of in my life is canoeing. Which is to say that I've been perhaps once or twice. Over twenty years ago. But I absolutely loved it and have been kicking myself ever since for not having done more. It has that rugged outdoorsy-ness to it that many sporting activities seem to lack. And, unlike kayaking, you don't have to worry about whether your eskimo rolling skills are still up to scratch.
So it was with considerable enthusiasm that Natalie, Molly and I actually got our acts together sufficiently to take a short canoeing trip down part of the River Wye. It's one of the best places in the country for canoeing and (I'm ashamed to admit) it's only about an hour's drive from my front door.
There was also a certain trepidation to the escapade, though, as while Natalie and I have both canoed before and know that we like it, nobody was quite sure about Molly. Do Labradors canoe? Or would we end up taking the shortest canoe trip ever, followed by an extended swim and a hefty damage bill?
Autumn bliss
I knew it was going to be a nice morning as soon as I stepped outside, just before sunrise, and saw the planet Venus glimmering brightly in the heavens. And sure enough, as Molly and I set out for our morning walk, the sky was clear, the dew was shimmering and the Sun was radiating for all it was worth.
Walking in the moonlight
It was already gone seven o'clock when Molly and I went out for our walk this morning, but the crescent moon was still bright in the heavens and even the planet Jupiter was visible in the dawn sky. As we sauntered along in the curious early morning mix of weak sunlight and fading moonlight, it struck me that the dark days of winter do sometimes have their advantages.
Molly and the Mendips
At the weekend, Natalie, Molly and I took a hike out to Crook Peak, perched on the end of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Molly and I had been before, but this was Natalie's first visit, so we were keen to have an enjoyable day out. And with some hills, a packed lunch and an overenthusiastic Labrador, who could possibly fail to enjoy themselves…?
It's the autumnal equinox tomorrow, that time of year when the night becomes longer than the day and winter starts to set in. And as Molly and I sauntered out of the house first thing this morning, it looked like the planet was trying to get a head start. The sky was still dark, the crescent moon glowed gently above the horizon and the brightest stars still shone through the early dawn. Continue reading
Parental gardening support 101
My mother has big plans for her garden. And these plans, perhaps inevitably, involve a fair amount of digging, heavy lifting and general gorilla work. Which, perhaps even more inevitably, is where I come in. And so we found ourselves spending a tiring – but ultimately rather enjoyable – weekend tearing up a small portion of Somerset. Continue reading
Gratuitous Labrador photo of the week
It's scooting time
Last week, if you could cast your mind back, you may recall that I bemoaned the lack of watersports in my life. Well, you can rest assured that this was a one off. Because we have a new addition to the family, in the form of a Perception Scooter sit on top kayak. I used to think that sit on tops weren't 'real' kayaks, but were rather aimed at pudgy holidaymakers looking to get sunburned in the surf. But I'm pleased to admit that I was wrong. Very wrong. Because my Scooter is truly awesome. Continue reading


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I'm a big reader, so I found this survey to be quite fun, and if you're into it you should totally do it too!
Author you've read the most books from.
Don't judge me but, Nicholas Sparks. I actually enjoy reading his books because I can breeze through them so quickly.
Best sequel ever.
Recently I'd have to go with Catching Fire from The Hunger Games trilogy. It's actually my favourite of the three. All time though I'm going to have to say Harry Potter, because the series got me into reading as a kid, plus it's HP, duh.
Currently reading
Allegiant. It's so good!
Drink of choice while reading.
Tea. Duh.
E-reader of physical book.
If I know I want to add the book to a physical library, I'll but the physical book, but I do like e-reading.
Fictional character you would have probably dated in high school.
HAH. Yeah right. Me? Date in high school? I was too big a nerd. But if I were a total babe back then I would certainly have to go with the same answer as Kristin. Jon Snow. Because he knows nothing, and due to me being a complete nerd, I'm certain I know everything.
Glad you gave this book a chance.
Warm Bodies. Not into zombie books, but I really enjoyed this one.
Hidden gem book.
The Guernsey Literary and the Potato Peel Pie Society. Longest book title, right? It's a small book, but soooo good. Especially if you enjoy books that are set during war times.
Important moment in your reading life.
I remember picking up The Diary of Anne Frank when I was a kid and just crying in my room about how they were being treated. I had never understood World War II to great extent because I was so young, but reading the true story of a girl that was there put things into perspective. It changed my life.
Just finished.
The Hobbit! It took me a while, but I did it!
Kinds of books you won't read.
I stand by trying to give books a chance (see Warm Bodies), but I do limit myself to some books. I will never read Fifty Shades of Grey, or anything like it, including Twilight. Also I don't particularly like Jodi Picoult novels either..
Longest book you've ever read.
At 766, Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix takes the prize. Thanks Goodreads.
Major book hangover because of...
The Fault in Our Stars. I read it in a weekend so I felt like I was just chill in' out with Gus and Hazel and then all of a sudden I wasn't. Bummer.
Number of bookcases you own.
Technically two. Jess and I share one bookcase for our textbooks which is kept in the storage room because it's an eyesore. The other bookshelf is in the living room, and it has both of our collections on it.
One book you have read multiple times.
I've only ever reread Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. And I don't technically "reread" I just reread the bits I liked best.
Preferred place to read.
I will read anywhere. On the couch, in bed, on the subway, break room at work. As long as I'm comfy.
Quote from a book you've read that inspires you.
"People can tell you to keep your mouth shut, but that doesn't stop you from having your own opinion" Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
"The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared" Lois Lowry, The Giver
Reading regret.
I went through a phase where clutter used to actually make me feel anxious, so I would throw stuff out to avoid having to find new space for it. During this phase I through out almost half of my library. I wish I had kept the books, or at least donated them.
Series you started and need to finish.
Veronica Roth's Divergent series. And I'm doing that as. we. speak. ish.
Three of your all-time favourite books.
1. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen; 2. The Giver by Lois Lowry; and 3. HP (Hufflepuffs unite)
Unapologetic fangirl for...
Chick-lit. I like reading Nicholas Sparks and Sophia Kinsella. What are you going to do about it?
Very excited for this release more than all the others.
Technically is just came out, but Allegiant by Veronica Roth. I work at a book store and you better believe I bought that sucker first thing in the morning.
Worst bookish habit.
I bend the spines of books I'm reading. I actually like the way it looks. Makes my books look well-used.
Your latest book purchase.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Zzz-snatcher book (the last book that kept you up way late).
The Fault in Our Stars. I just wanted to see if Gus and Hazel would get to Amsterdam and live happily ever after!
And there you have it folks!
Also, it's #backthatazzup Friday so go ahead and fill out this survey yourself whilst jamming to the magic that is Phil Collins. You're welcome.


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Wedding insurance is a vital part of any wedding preparations; but how soon should you take out your wedding policy? Should you be on the phone the minute your fiancé gets down on one knee, or can you wait until the day before the wedding?
You really need to take out a wedding insurance policy as soon as you've paid for any part of the wedding, so that the deposits you've paid are covered. Wedding insurance will protect financial investments you make, so the sooner you get protected the better.
Although the bride and groom are the most important people during a wedding, there are other significant parts to the day.
As you work your way through your wedding checklist, you will find a wedding is also about the invitations, the car you arrive in, the rings exchanged, sharing wedding cake, gifts, flowers, and perhaps even a marquee. Whilst the love the happy couple share is the most certain thing about a wedding day, these other ingredients can go astray: which is why getting insurance is a wise investment.
The first financial commitment you might make would be the invitations. The cost of wedding stationery will be covered if the wedding is cancelled or rearranged, so you won't lose out on all those precious invitations.
You might then begin to look for a wedding dress or other ceremonial clothes for the wedding – in case of loss or theft, these will be protected three months prior to, during and up to 48 hours after the wedding.
Later, you will need to order the wedding rings, flowers, and the wedding cake. Again, these will all be protected against loss or damage up to seven days prior to the wedding and up to four hours after the reception, as long as they are safely stored by you or a close relative. Even your gifts will be protected against loss or theft.
You may want to book a fancy car for your big day and a professional photographer to record happy memories; your wedding cars will be covered if the private hire firm or individual fails to meet their contractual obligations and you will also be financially protected if the professional photographer does not turn up, or the film or negatives are damaged before copies are made.
In fact, if any of the pre-booked suppliers for your wedding fail to do their job because of bankruptcy or liquidation, your insurance will cover at least part of the cost of lost deposits or additional costs in arranging alternative equivalent services.
As you begin to plan your wedding, you will see how the deposits stack up. Keep a record of all payments and deposits you make, as well as any police documentation, medical notes or other relevant communication: you may need to submit these as part of your claim.
A wedding is an investment of love, but it is also an investment of time and money. From the moment you decide to get married, you will be making a financial commitment to each other and the ceremony that celebrates your love – so get your wedding insurance as soon as you can.


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What Happens When Parents Comment on Their Daughter's Weight?
Even Slim Women Are More Likely to have Poor Body Image If Their Parents Commented on Their Weight in Youth
Parents play a key role in shaping children's body image and perceptions of food
Parents should avoid commenting on their daughter's weight as those comments can negatively impact body image and even BMI later in life
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Brian Wansink, Lara Latimer, and Lizzy Pope (2016). "Don't Eat So Much:" How Parent Comments Relate to Female Weight Satisfaction. Eating & Weight Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s40519-016-0292-6
The less you comment on your daughter's weight, the less likely she is to be dissatisfied with her weight as an adult according to a new study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab.
The findings published in Eating & Weight Disorders show that women who recall their parents commenting on their weight are more prone to being overweight and are less satisfied with their weight as adults. "Commenting on a woman's weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls," says lead author Brian Wansink, PhD, and author of Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life.
For the study, 501 women between 20 and 35 years old were surveyed about their body image and asked to recall how frequently their parent(s) commented about their weight. Those with a healthy BMI were 27% less likely to recall their parents commenting on their weight and 28% less likely to recall parents commenting on eating too much compared to women whose BMI indicated they were overweight. Importantly, both overweight and healthy weight women who did recall their parents commenting on their weight as youths were less satisfied with their weight as adults. This indicates that weight related comments were damaging to body image regardless of weight.
These findings suggest that commenting about girls' weight can have a negative impact later in life. "If you're worried about your child's weight, avoid criticizing them or restricting food. Instead, nudge healthy choices and behaviors by giving them freedom to choose for themselves and by making the healthier choices more appealing and convenient," recommends Brian Wansink, "After all, it's the choices that children make for themselves that will lead to lifelong habits."
Previous research findings from the Lab provide insights into how to nudge healthier food choices:
- Give healthy foods creative, appealing names
- Keep sliced fruit and vegetables in a visible, easy to reach spot in the fridge for snacking
- Ask "what would batman eat?"
- Check out more tips here!
This self-funded study was co-authored by Lara Latimer, PhD, of the University of Texas at Austin and Lizzy Pope, PhD, of the University of Vermont; they are both former Food and Brand Lab postdoctoral researchers.


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