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Few perfumes brand themselves as love potions or the extract of the female being for the modern woman, but Ellen Tracy, to its acclaim, is one of them. Theres just a particular something about a fragrance like this one, which brings together a luscious peach and sugar-drenched plums top note, moving into powdery florals and aldehydes in the heart, with a faint hush of woodiness at the base. It exudes a most endearing, lady-like, pretty aroma which we would not mind smelling on our colleague at the office, the next pew at church or a gathering of friends. This gift set includes a 3.4oz EDP spray, a 3.4oz body lotion and a 3.4oz shower gel.
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On the last day in Lisbon we did last day things like walking really close to trolley tracks.
Going to a church that was destroyed in an earthquake before our country was a country.
Looking at clouds.
Going to beautiful bars and drinking cherry and ginger ale floats with pistachio ice cream.
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If you only sew with waxed canvas occasionally, there is probably no need for any special maintenance of your equipment. However, if you get hooked on sewing with waxed canvas, the waxy finish of the fabric can begin to take its toll on your sewing machine and sewing supplies. Here are a few tips for keeping your equipment in good shape when working with waxed canvas:
1) Feed Dogs: Waxy residue can build up on feed dogs and reduce their ability to feed fabric through the machine. When wax builds up on my feed dogs, I remove as much as possible with a stiff-bristled paint brush. I use a small flathead screwdriver to remove any stubborn wax that remains, and then I wipe the feed dogs with a clean cloth.
2) Bobbin Case: After a particularly epic waxed canvas sewing session (yes, that's a thing), I noticed quite a bit of wax build up on my bobbin case. I simply removed it from the machine and wiped it carefully with a clean cloth until no residue remained. I dusted out the machine using my fluffy dusting stick (the technical term, I'm sure), then oiled my bobbin case and reinserted it into my machine.
3) Sole Plate: Wax can build up in the holes of the sole plate. Use a clean cloth to wipe the wax away. You may need to employ a pin or small screw driver to get at the bits of wax that cling to the holes of the sole plate.
4) Iron and ironing board: Use a press cloth any time you press waxed canvas and make sure that the press cloth protects your ironing board, iron, and any other fabrics you are working with in addition to your waxed canvas. You should have a press cloth that is dedicated to waxed canvas, since it will oily and waxy. I just use a large piece of muslin fabric. I generally try to avoid pressing waxed canvas since the heat causes some of the wax to melt, but it can be helpful in some cases. If you do get any gunk on your iron, you can probably get it off by just wiping the hot iron on your press cloth. You can also try iron cleaner-- I think the goo type works much better than the kind that comes in sheets.
I also recommend switching your needle after every bag making project, cleaning and oiling your machine after each project, covering your machine while not in use, and getting it serviced once a year. A well-maintained machine makes for pretty stitches and happy bag makers!


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MedPAC to Congress: No marketbasket update for skilled nursing
Nonprofit and for-profit nursing home providers expressed displeasure Tuesday after MedPAC commissioners voted not to recommend that Congress provide an inflation adjustment in Medicare funding for skilled nursing facilities in 2007.The vote followed a similar MedPAC panel draft recommendation last month. The MedPAC recommendation will now be sent to Congress in a report in early March. Congress, along with the Bush administration, will determine the annual inflation updates for SNFs and other providers, including inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs).
Skilled nursing providers don't necessarily have to expect the worst, however. None of MedPAC's recommendations are binding; in fact, Congress has ignored similar recommendations from the panel the last two years.
While the recommendation for SNFs echoed last month's recommendation, the commissioners deviated from last month's staff recommendations regarding IRFs. Contrary to last month's recommendation, commissioners voted for a zero update for these facilities, as well.
Larry Minnix, president of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, said his association is disappointed, "especially since the commission reported last month that profit margins at nonprofit SNFs are nearly zero."


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Chelsea secured a much needed 1-0 win over a Bournemouth side who put in a stubborn defensive display.
A single goal separated the sides just after half-time when Chelsea's Eden Hazard was put through on goal on the left side of the field and as he approached the goal he drilled a low shot past Bournemouth's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to his near post.
Chelsea dominated the match for long periods and had other chances, which mostly fell to striker Alvaro Morata, who was denied on a number of occasions by Begovic.
The Cherries were reduced to shots mainly outside of the penalty area as it took until stoppage time in the second half for them to finally hit a shot on target.
In a match that was important to both sides, here are four things that we learned from the fixture…
4. Bournemouth May Have Enough to Avoid Relegation
Bournemouth had had a very good week, winning against Stoke in the Premier League last weekend and then against Middlesbrough in the league cup in midweek, but this defeat to Chelsea will bring the mood down a little bit at the club.
Looking at the league table, they are in the bottom three and have only managed to get seven points in the first 10 league games of the season.
However, looking at the teams they've played in those matches, include Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal. Their next three games are against Newcastle, Huddersfield and Swansea, so they will have opportunities to start picking up points, especially if they play with the same determination defensively they did against Chelsea.
3. Hazard to the Rescue
Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard scored his first Premier League goal of the season as he helped Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over the Cherries.
The Blues will be thankful to have the Belgium star back firing after missing the first part of the season with an injury and he's now scored three goals in his last three matches for the London side.
Despite the win, Chelsea remain quite a distance away from league leaders Manchester City, nine points to be exact. If Chelsea are to cut that gap and sustain a challenge to defend their title, they will need their main man to stay fit and continue his good form.
2. The Cherries May Have Some Injuries to Worry About
Not too many Bournemouth fans would have expected to get a result on Saturday, and so it proved. So there shouldn't be too much panicking after the defeat.
But there could be some concern for the health of two of their stars, Benik Afobe and Junior Stanislas, with the pair pulling up during the match and forced to come off.
Bournemouth will be hoping their injuries aren't too bad with both players key to the Cherries' success this season.
1. Could This Be the Spark for Chelsea?
Since losing to Manchester City and Crystal Palace, and then drawing to Roma at home 3-3 in the Champions League, Chelsea are finally back to winning ways, with this result the second win in a row following the Watford win.
They also went on to beat Everton in the Carabao Cup in midweek, which confirms the upturn in form for the Blues.
This could be a very important week in Chelsea's season. Last year a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal became a catalyst for title success. Could this week be a similar thing this year?
Source: http://www.90min.com/posts/5734118-4-things-we-learned-as-chelsea-battle-past-bournemouth-to-win?utm_source=RSS


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Research on subtropical plants
Introduction of research staff
A paper has been published concerning the respiratory system of embryonic dogfishes.
A paper has been published concerning oocyte maturity and the concentration of blood hormones in female whale sharks.
The eggs from a mother turtle killed in a traffic accident were artificially incubated, hatched, and then released
Publication of a paper concerning vitellogenesis and estrus of the sea turtle (Hawksbill turtle).
Publication of a paper concerning semen evaluation of sea turtle (Hawksbill turtle)
Publication of a paper concerning the oviposition of sea turtles.
Publication of a paper concerning the reproductive mode of tiger sharks.
2015 Okinawa Humpback Whale Conference 〜Pursuing the Mysteries of Whale Songs〜
Research meeting: "Physiology of Cartilaginous Fishes (Chondrichthyes) and Developments in Reproduction Research"
Publication of research into the sedentary behavior of coconut crabs
Publication of a paper concerning new record of Oceania armat
Publication of an article on the reproductive behavior of humpback whales
Publication of article on the feeding behavior of the goblin shark Mitsukurina owstoni
Publication of an article on the mysterious reproductive mode of the great white shark.
Paper published on the astonishingly strong claws of coconut crabs.
Great white sharks have embryonic teeth! X-ray CT scan images clarify the mysterious growth processes of great white shark embryos
Scientific paper published on the appearance of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the waters near Amami Oshima.
Scientific paper published concerning the local movements of humpback whales in Okinawan waters
Scientific paper published concerning distribution characteristic of humpback whale
Scientific paper published on Okinawa's rare freshwater fishes the Oriental weatherfish and Asian swamp eel.
How do the white shark embryos receive oxygen without placenta?
Breeding success of captive black turtle!!
Scientific paper published on the mating behaviors of loggerhead turtles.
A baby false killer whale is born!
The Mammal Society of Japan Journalism Award received for scientific paper on the distribution of humpback whales around Okinawa
A third generation of loggerhead sea turtles was born!
Efforts for the promotion of public awareness
Dispatch of instructors, Acceptance of training courses
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Strand 5: Brain-inspired Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Applications
Researchers: Eric Robson, Jerry Horgan, Kevin Doolin
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the development of intelligent machines and systems that mimicking the human brain. Over the years, numerous research initiatives have led to sophisticated AI algorithms that are capable of performing tasks to the level of humans. This TBI research strands aims to develop AI and machine learning algorithms that mimic the human brain, incorporating communication and connectivity of neuronal networks, all the way to cognition processes at the brain level. Since AI algorithms are far from the capabilities of the human brain, especially in terms of resources and energy consumption of computing systems, these algorithms will be deployed over Hyper Scale Systems (HSS). HSS will be used to provide a dynamic software layer that will seamlessly interact with all the associated hardware elements of TBI. It is specifically designed to provide the large-scale, plasticity, and low-latency (high-speed) processing and storage (cognitive) resources that are required to augment (or emulate) brain functions. HSS will be used to hide or abstract the high level of system complexity that is created by dense interconnectedness at scale.
Research Objectives:
- Development of neuronal network simulation models that can represent AI algorithms that also incorporates learning functions.
- Development of AI platforms that can be executed on Hyper Scale System, providing remote intelligence to external devices, systems, as well as supporting new applications for Brain Machine Interfaces.


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how to disable preview thumbnail icons for video files
Hi all
I don t want to see any thumbnail for video files, but i want to see them for image and audio files.
what can i do ?
Thanks !
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Theres no easy way of disabling thumbnails selectively for videos. You could just move videos into one folder separate from the pictures, and then change the view option to icons instead of thumbs.
Though Klite codec pack lets you disable thumbs by file extension. If you're comfortable with klite, you can give it a shot.
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yes, my video files are in a separete folder and i have installed k-lite with the feature of disabling the related feature,
but there are still some formats that are shown as thumbnail in the tile mode of icons.
By the way, i have instaaled and using gom player and the km player.
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|22 Apr 2011
Which formats?
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|22 Apr 2011
And you have disabled thumbnail generation for these extensions in klite and also enabled icon view in the video folder?
You can set view by template for the video folder.
Folder Template - Change
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We offer a complete IT solution to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of your manufacturing facility. We provide expert IT services specifically geared for factories, manufacturing facilities and machine shops. Our goal is to make your technology stress free. We are committed to building long lasting relationships and work as part of your team to create a tailored IT solution that will meet your specific needs.


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To be accepted in desirable institution or organization, in the process of listing the participants will surely through many stages of the examinations or tests. One of the stages of the test is Mental Health Test. For participants who qualify in this test, the participants would advance to the further stage of tests. And when the participants do not qualify in this stage, the participants will fall and not be able to proceed to the next step.
This article will examine the tips and tricks that can be done to face the mental health tests, so that participants can qualify and advance to the next test phase. Please try.
- Blood tests. Drinking white water lot, consuming any fruit juice, and eat a lot of vegetables.
- Blood Pressure Test. If your blood pressure high/low then you should follow these tips. Just info, normal blood pressure is 120/80. To make your blood pressure remain normal, you should have enough rest in the evening, do not stay up late, and drink a cans of bear milk (bear band).
- Urine Test. A lot of the content that will be tested on the urine test. Good urine is clear and do not turbid. How to outsmart the test is pretty easy. Drink a lot of water. Avoid drinking not required medicine or multivitamins.
- The Lung Tests. Another name of this test is a test of X-rays. This test is a test of the most dangerous and scary for smokers (active and passive). How the hell to outsmart it? For a while of these x-rays tests, the first is stop smoking. Frequently breathe the fresh air in the morning. Consume a soft drinks 3-5 days before the examination, as much as possible, approximately 1.5 liters per day. This is done to make the pulmonary look clean on the results of x-rays.
- Hearing tests. The test is usually called a test of Audiometry. We normally will be checked using the headset, which will test the right and left ear in responding to the sound with the level of decibels that coherently. For outsmart it, clean the ear hole, stay away from loud sound source (music concerts, speakers, crowds, etc) 24 hours before the examination
- Vision Tests. The test is also referred to as a test of Visual acuity. We will be faced with a test of the ability of our eyes to see far away by using the Snellen card in the form of the order of the letters that vary in size. When you use the glasses/contact lenses, no need to worry, because the test is not a measure could or not you read those letters, just match the condition of your current eye health. There is also the outsmart way, i.e. with Memorize a few letters order in advance when you queue up waiting for the turn to the inspection.
7. Color blindness test. These tests typically use a special book, with colors, where each picture hidden a certain numbers.
WARNING!!! The only one test that could not be outsmart.
Guess what these numbers?
That Must Be Done Before The Health Tests:
- Expand the consumption of vegetables and fruit juice at least 2 weeks before the scheduled of health test
- Avoid a cholesterol food, fried foods, and fatty foods
- Expand the drinking of water at least 3 litres a day
- Exercise, not a weight necessarily/fitness, simply by jogging every day
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
- Sleep at least 8 hours a day (maximum at 22:00)
- Do not stay up at least 1 week before the scheduled test of your health
- This much is forgotten, the milk is indeed nice and healthy, but look at the fat content in advance. So avoid full cream milk and drink low fat milk
- Try to not consume any drugs maximal 3 days before the scheduled test of your health
- Avoid spicy foods
- Keep yourself healthy and strive for the day of your test schedule
- Pray!!!
So What Should Be Taken Towards The Health Tests?
- Drink milk with soda water. Then after an hour eat soy sauce 1 sachet which measure approximately 25ml. In the morning, please drink a milk.
- Drinking coconut water to make clean the lungs
- Drink Bear Band
- For the SGPT and High SGOT, drinking Temulawak Juice or Curcuma Tablet
The Reason Did Not Qualify Health Tests
- Using drugs/Addicts/Junkies
- Suffer from Hiv/Aids Or Other infectious diseases
- TUBERCULOSIS Or lung cancer or other cancers
- Physical disabilities
- Having tattoo
- Deaf
- Severely sight impaired (blind/total color blindness)
- Blood pressure Exceeding 135/95 Mmhg
- An Enlarged Heart With a high Sgot and Sgpt
- Carpels Tunnel Syndrome
- Severe Scoliosis
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- Leukemia
- Diabetes mellitus suspect/Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High uric acid
- Hbsag Positive
- Starbismus/Squint
- Eyes Minus/Plus more than 5 In one or both eyes.
- High less than 156 Cm
- Psychiatric disorders
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Do you want to be a Nyah Project Fellow?
Eligible candidates:
You have a positive attitude and are excited about new experiences, new cultures, new people, and of course, travel.
You are teen residing in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and are between 15 – 18 years old.
You have demonstrated a record of volunteerism in your community through extracurricular activities and non-school affiliated services projects.
You have a financial need or economic disadvantage and/or your total annual family income is below $75,000.
You are currently enrolled in high school and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
You have a U.S. passport that is valid for at least 12 months from June 1st of the year for which you are seeking a fellowship, or you will apply for a U.S. passport by the application deadline.
You can meet all Program Deadlines (see below).
Your parents/guardians complete all applicable written consent and release forms as well as eSign your online application.
What's included:
International airfare
All in-country accommodations and meals
Cultural excursions and service learning activities
In-country support and travel chaperones
Group travel and medical insurance
Mandatory vaccinations (as applicable)
Application Instructions & Deadlines
The application period for the 2018 Nyah Fellowship Program closed at 11:59 PM EST on January 22, 2018. Nyah Project online applications will re-open for the 2019 Nyah Fellowship Program during the fall of 2018. If you have any questions about the application, please contact our team via email at: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Protective moisturiser for everyday use.
Gently formulated for daily moisturising, QV Face Moisturising Day Cream also offers SPF 30 protection to help buffer your skin against damage and premature ageing by the sun's UV rays.
Always read the label and use only as directed.
If symptoms persist see a healthcare professional.
ACTIVES (w/w): Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2.5%, Bemotrizinol 1.8%.
PRESERVATIVES: Hydroxybenzoates, Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol.
CAUTION: For external use only. Avoid eyes and contact with broken skin. If irritation occurs, wash affected area and discontinue use. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing, hats and eyewear to further reduce risk. Store below 30°C.
Apply to the face and neck after cleansing.
Always use a moisturising day cream with a high protection SPF to help combat premature aging.
Been using QV Face Day Cream with SPF30 for about 3 weeks now. I am loving that it is nice and light and not hearvy on my skin. Best of all it doesn't have that distinctive sunscreen smell. Will definitely be continuing to use this product. Thanks QV
This left my skn feeling smooth and fresh. Doesn't seem to leave oily residue on face after using like other brands tend to! 8/10.
I work in mining and work remote parts of Australia in 40 to 60 degree heat in some places and my wife got me some moisteriser qv and I find it just soaks into my skin and really feels great. im a man that dosnt use creams sunscreen unless compulsory.. so yere i find it great. thanks


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Berkowits, Hair and Skin clinic situated in the capital city of India, is a name recognized for offering high class skin and hair problem solution.
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Dr. Mohan Skin & Hair Centre is the only clinic in India that is located in Phagwara that gives you perfect solution for your skin diseases like wrinkles, anti aging, vitiligo, scars and much more.
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Copying Chart Drawings from Other Charts Automatically
A Chart Drawing is a drawing drawn with a Chart Drawing Tool from the Tools menu. This includes Lines, Rays, Parallel Lines, Price Retracement drawings and all of the other types of drawings drawn with a Drawing Tool.
To copy these Chart Drawings from one or more charts to a specific chart in the same or different Chartbook automatically, then you will need to use the Copy Chart Drawings from Chart #'s edit box in Chart >> Chart Settings >> Advanced Settings 2 for the chart.
Enter in that box, the source Chart Number. Example: 4. Each chart has a number that is shown after the # sign on its title bar, or the Region Data Line at the top of the chart. This is the Chart Number you need to specify without the #.
If there are multiple chart numbers, separate them with a ',' (comma). Example: 1, 2, 3.
Copying Chart Drawings from Other Chartbooks: It is supported to copy Chart Drawings across charts from different open Chartbooks. It is necessary for the Chartbooks containing the charts which contain the Chart Drawings which are being copied, to be open. To accomplish this you need to specify the Chartbook name with the Chart Number in the Copy Chart Drawings from Chart #'s box. The general format is: [chartbook name]:[chart number]. Example: Chartbook1:4, Chartbook1:2. There can be multiple Chartbooks with a Chart Number specified, each separated by a comma.
When using this feature, when the Chart Drawing changes in the source chart, it will automatically be updated in the destination chart. This occurs at the Chart Update Interval.
Chart Drawings copied from a source chart can also be modified on the destination chart, refer to Modifying and Deleting Chart Drawing Copied to Other Chart.
For complete documentation, refer to Copy Chart Drawings from Chart #'s.
If the Chart Drawings from the source chart do not display on the destination chart, then refer to What to Do If Chart Drawings Do Not Copy and Chart Drawings Not Visible in Destination Chart from Smaller Time Frame Per Bar Source Chart.
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University of Strasbourg – Phase Out
The origins of the University of Strasbourg date back to the early 16th century when an institution was created for theology, philosophy, medicine and law. In the wake of historic developments, three separate universities were established in 1971 focusing on sciences, humanities and legal, political, social and technological education. Inter- university cooperation, strengthened over time by jointly designed and managed projects, led the three universities to the decision to unite their potential for instruction and research within a single university. European by nature and international by design, them University's strengths and assets stem from its active involvement in virtually every discipline comprising the current body of knowledge.
ITIRI (Institut de Traducteurs, d'Interprètes et de Relations Internationales) was established in 1985 by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Strasbourg in cooperation with the University Marc Bloch. As ITIRI's courses are professionally- oriented, the institute employs each academic year about 120 professionals who teach in courses according to their expertise. ITIRI offers graduate courses in three areas of study: Translation, Interpretation, International Relations and Lobbying.
City Unity College in cooperation with the University of Strasbourg/ITIRI offers postgraduate programs in the areas of Translation, Interpretation, Conference Interpretation, International Relations and Lobbying.
Why choose the University of Strasbourg?
3 Nobel prizes
The largest university in France
Among the 200 best universities in the world
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We give you access to deep technical expertise and a wide pool of talented, passionate people.
Pride in our Work
At OrkidTech we are very lucky to work with many very talented people. We are extremely passionate about our craft, about Software Development and take great pride in our work. We love finding solutions for difficult problems and helping our clients achieve success. We are extremely grateful to have access to such a diverse and talented bunch of people!
Common challenges we help our clients solve:
- How to utilise and take advantage of newer technologies with existing team skillsets
- Technology transition, updating older systems, phased approach, legacy migration
- Architectural assistance and follow through guidance
- Suitable technology choice
- Access to scarce resources and expertise as needed
Some reasons why you should consider working with OrkidTech:
- Our expertise in helping our clients build successful scalable software efficiently
- We provide additional expert resources to accelerate project delivery
- Help to improve software development capability, increase productivity, reduce costs
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Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
"I Wish I Had The Courage To Publish My Book"
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." – Jack Canfield
The Washington Post ran a story about a Alexandria, Virginia resident, Nancy Belmont, who set up a large blackboard in her Del Ray neighborhood that she called a "Courage Wall." On top of the board was written: I WISH I HAD THE COURAGE TO. On each side of the board is a bucket of chalk for visitors to fill in the remaining part of the sentence with their hopes and aspirations.
The Washington Post ran a story about a Alexandria, Virginia resident, Nancy Belmont, who set up a large blackboard in her Del Ray neighborhood that she called a "Courage Wall." On top of the board was written: I WISH I HAD THE COURAGE TO. On each side of the board is a bucket of chalk for visitors to fill in the remaining part of the sentence with their hopes and aspirations.
Nancy Belmont was recently interviewed on NBC's Today show and prior to the interview, she set up the Courage Board on the NBC plaza and allowed passersby to write what they wish they had the courage to do. Interestingly, in finishing the sentence I WISH I HAD THE COURAGE TO, one person wrote, PUBLISH MY BOOK.
Why do you need courage to publish a book? What's there to be afraid of? It isn't hard, is it? It seems as if everyone is publishing a book these days, right? No. Many authors would love to see their manuscript in print but fear and trepidation comes upon them simply at the thought of going through the publishing process.
While there are various reasons for this, one of the primary reasons why first-time authors are hesitant to publish their work is due to a fear of rejection. What first-time authors must realize is that not everyone will like their work, but that should not stop them from accomplishing their goal of publishing.
While authors have their own personal reasons as to why they are afraid to publish their books, there are two main reasons that many first-time authors cite:
1. Rejection. Rejection is part and parcel of the publishing process but authors must have the courage to believe in what they created. Whether it's rejection from a traditional publisher, family or friends, authors must face the fact that everyone will not like their work. While authors should take constructive criticism of their book, they should not use rejection as a reason not to publish their work.
While authors have their own personal reasons as to why they are afraid to publish their books, there are two main reasons that many first-time authors cite:
2. Publishing costs. There is a variety of ways to publish: traditional print books, electronic books (also known as e-books, including Mobipocket e-books for smart phones and personal D assistants), and audio books. There are specific costs to each method of publishing, so first-time authors should determine which method will best their budget.
Admitting your fears to others, in this instance writing it on a public blackboard for all to see, is the first step in making a decision to publish your book. But the next step to take is having the courage to actually carry it out.
Monday, May 11, 2015
A Mother Shares 82 Years of Living History In "A Collage of Family History"
What was it like during the Depression? What was it like during World War II? How did women cope? What made families so special in the 40s and 50s? Were there women ahead of their time? How did a divorced young mother cope in the early years, when this was not "common"? Etta Wilson Lawrence's book, A Collage of Family History: Sharing the Memories answers these questions and more.
She shares eighty-two years of living history with her readers. She has worked in a wide range of jobs. Quite frankly, there is little she has not done and not seen. And there are those fond and funny moments when she would visit the farm and enjoy the butterflies or the family pig. Then, she shares her experiences as she traveled in the US and in the Caribbean. And what about that bull and outhouse?
Etta Wilson Lawrence introduces you to her family members and the stories behind each one:
Granpaw, William Ervin, was called "Erv." He was about six feet, had lots of dark brown hair which often fell across his brow. His eyes were very blue and he loved to joke and tell stories, especially about his Moonshiner days...He was about eighteen when he married his schoolteacher, Mary Elizabeth "Bettie."
I never knew Granmaw's real name until I saw it in her personal Bible that Aunt Maude had until she died early in 1994. Aunt Maude was Margie's mother ... Granmaw Bettie was a tiny woman, about five feet tall with dark hair that she wore in a bun on the top of her head. She was full of life and her brown eyes would sparkle when she told some of her stories, many that we had heard before...
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Cruises have specific destinations. So, do academic courses. Dr. C, a community college professor, decided to take a different approach to teaching her weekly creative writing course. For starters, Dr. C. used the metaphor of a cruise for her course which began in January. Instead of referring to herself as the "professor," Dr. C served as the captain of a "crew," which were members of her digital class. Dr. C's goal was to prepare her crew (students) to work on his or her own cruise line (improve their writing skills and complete the course).
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Dr. C's Academic Creative Writing Cruise is an example for educators, teaching on any academic level, to take course and turn it into a creative experience for yourself and your students. And, having your students become published authors is a bonus.
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Getting to Cabramatta
By Train – The festival will be held on John Street in Cabramatta CBD and the closest train station is Cabramatta, which is accessible on the T2 South, T3 Bankstown or T5 Cumberland Lines.
To help you get home an additional service will leave Cabramatta at 20:20, stopping all stations to Parramatta, Westmead, Seven Hills and Blacktown
From Central Station, your journey will take between 45 minutes and an hour.
Sydney Trains Timetables | Transport For NSW info
By Car – For freeway drivers from the City:
Take Parramatta Road, then the M4, left on to the Cumberland Hwy exit and follow the signs
Take the Eastern Distributor on to the M5 all the way to Casula, then right on to the Hume Hwy
Brave the Hume Hwy all the way to Lansvale and turn right on to Cabramatta Road
By Bus – Fairfield City Council's Cabramatta Moon Festival will have a FREE shuttle bus service operating on Sunday from 9am to 8.30pm. You can park your car in Canley Vale or Canley Heights and look out for the Hoang Do - Cabramatta Moon Festival Free Shuttle Bus service to hop on and off and beat the crowd.
Members of the public are encouraged to use Council's car parks in Canley Heights, Canley Vale and Cabramatta and catch the free shuttle bus into Cabramatta.


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June 10, 2009 23:59 ET
MONCTON, June 10 - In April(1), the overall vacancy rate forapartment units in New Brunswick's urban centres declined to 4.7 per cent from5.3 per cent in the spring of 2008 according to figures released today byCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
"Demand for rental units, particularly in the province's large urbancentres, remained strong this spring, leading to the lower vacancy rate insome markets," said Claude Gautreau, CMHC's senior market analyst for NewBrunswick. In New Brunswick's three large urban centres, the largest vacancyrate decline occurred in Moncton, where the vacancy rate decreased 1.4percentage points to 4.1 per cent. In Fredericton and Saint John, the vacancyrate was down by 0.5 and 0.3 percentage points to 5.3 and 4.0 per cent,respectively. "In-migration in New Brunswick's large urban centres continuesto bolster demand for rental units," continued Gautreau.
In New Brunswick's smaller urban areas, the vacancy rates were higherthan the provincial average of 4.7 per cent. Campbellton and Bathurst postedcomparable vacancy rates at 7.2 and 7.3 per cent, respectively. Meanwhile, thehighest vacancy rate in the province was 9.2 per cent in Edmundston, whileMiramichi recorded the lowest in the province at 2.0 per cent.
In Fredericton and Moncton, the average two-bedroom rent in new andexisting structures was $712 and $673, respectively in April 2009, compared to$696 and $665 last year. The average two-bedroom rent in Saint John, althoughlower than the provincial average of $653, moved closer to the average,reaching $643 per month. The average two-bedroom rent in the province'ssmaller urban centres varied between $463 and $524.
As Canada's national housing agency, CMHC draws on over 60 years ofexperience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentallysustainable, and affordable homes - homes that will continue to create vibrantand healthy communities and cities across the country.
------------------------ (1) CMHC's Rental Market Survey is now conducted twice a year in April and October, to provide vacancy, availability and rent information on privately initiated structures in all centres over 10,000 population across Canada. Reports are released in June and December.
The spring survey covers apartment and row structures containing at leastthree rental units, and unlike the fall survey does not report information on:
1. Smaller geographic zones within centres 2. Secondary rental market (rented condominium apartments, single detached, semi-detached, duplexes or accessory apartments).
In our analysis, we have avoided making comparisons between the resultsof the April 2009 rental market survey and the October 2008 survey. A keyreason for this is that changes in rents, vacancy rates, and availabilityrates between the spring and the fall may not be solely attributable tochanges in rental market conditions; they could also reflect seasonal factors.For example, if more people tend to move in the spring than in the fall, itcould have an impact on vacancy and availability rates as well as the level ofrents. Alternatively, in centres where there are a significant number ofuniversity students, vacancy and availability rates could be higher in thespring if students move home for the summer.
To the extent that these types of seasonal variations exist, comparingresults from the spring and fall Rental Market Surveys could lead to incorrectconclusions about trends in rental market conditions.
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NOTE: A table of vacancy rates, availability rates and rents is attached.
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacancy(*) Availability(XX) Average Rents ($) Rate Rate Two Bedroom Units ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Centre Apr-08 Apr-09 Apr-08 Apr-09 Apr-08 Apr-09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moncton CMA 5.5 4.1 6.4 5.3 665 673 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saint John CMA 4.3 4.0 4.9 4.5 604 643 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bathurst CA 6.3 7.3 6.5 7.7 504 522 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Campbellton CA 6.3 7.2 6.7 8.0 505 517 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edmundston CA 8.2 9.2 9.9 10.0 453 463 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fredericton CA 5.8 5.3 5.9 5.7 696 712 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miramichi CA 2.9 2.0 3.1 2.2 512 524 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Brunswick 10,000+ 5.3 4.7 5.9 5.4 635 653 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
(*) Vacancy: A unit is considered vacant if, at the time of the survey, it is physically unoccupied and ready for immediate rental. In other words, a new tenant can sign a lease for a vacant unit and move in immediately. (xx) Availability: A rental unit is considered available if it is vacant or the existing tenant has given or has received notice to move, and a new tenant has not signed a lease. In other words, an available unit is one for which a lease can be signed by a new tenant, whether the unit is occupied or not. Because the availability rate includes vacant units, the availability rate for a given area will never be lower than the vacancy rate for that particular area.
Claude Gautreau, Senior Market Analyst - NB,(506) 851-2742, email@example.com
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LED Progress Conference
Conference LED Progress "LED Lighting: News. Practice. Prospects" – is a professional platform for experts meeting of the scientific, business sphere and representatives of the state structures where actual tendencies of the LED market will be shined.
The Curator and Leading of Conference – Victor Sorokin, the corresponding member of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Deputy Director of Institute of Semiconductors Physics of NAS of Ukraine, professor.
According to professionals – LED Progress Conference became the most significant LED conference of Eastern Europe.
Conference Visit
The number of places is limited.
The Conference speakers are
- Seoul Semiconductor (South Korea) Speaker – G. Korolev
- Cree (USA)
- Ledil (Finland) – Saken Usupov
- Schreder
- Beltrade
- VD Mais
- LEDCON the Speaker – Vadim Smirnov "The IES TM-30-15 standard as a way to home manufacturer to compete successfully with lamps of a mass segment of the market"
- economists and investment companies:
- representatives of scientific community and public institutions
- practicians of introduction of LED lighting
- native producers and representatives of business
- designers and engineers, lightdesigners and architects
- advertisement makers and organizers of holidays, shows
The main section of the Conference
- Practice of LED decisions
- Economy and investments
- Aspects of LED lighting equipment development
- New materials and elements of LED lighting equipment
- Standards. Regulations. Metrology
The Schedule of LED Progress 2017 Conference you can see here
To become the speaker of the Conference please write the Organizers: email@example.com
LED Progress 2017 Programm
September 13 – 15, 2017, Conference hall #2, Pavillion №1
|September, 13
|I. Opening
|Organizers` welcoming address.
|II. LED solutions practice
|Problems of improving energy efficiency and light quality
|V. Sorokin, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Lashkarev Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
|Future Technologies: Acrich4.0, Wicop2.
|G. Korolev, Seoul Semiconductor
|Solutions for outdoor and indoor lighting fixtures
|Dmitry Yurovskikh, Mikhail Chervinsky, regional representatives of CREE
|LED lamps of production of Radiy: specifics of use and their complex tests
|A. Rezunenko, Radiy
|Light-emitting diodes OSRAM OS
|Sergey Antipin, Osram Semiconductor
|OPTOTRONIC® LED Drivers – Modern solutions from OSRAM – application and functionality
|Bogdan Mikhalik, Osram GmbH
|Lighting control, from simple to complex. Review of options on the principle of «It is necessary and Enough»
|Yu. Masnev, LLC LedEffect
|The ophthalmologic, hygienic and lighting prospects of introduction of LED light sources at manufacturing enterprises of Ukraine
|PhDs in Medicine. V.G. Martirosova, DU «Institute of Medicine of the Work NAMN Ukraini»
|Experience on modernization of street lighting with investments involved from international financial institutions
|V. Deboy, GARDECONSULTING
|September, 14
|III. Economy and Investments
|NAK «Ukrsvitlolizing» – as an instrument for combining the interests of the manufacturer and the consumer in achieving the common goal
|T. Serbina, NAC Ukrsviltoleasing
|Competitive features of the LED lighting products market of the formation in the communal and budgetary sectors. Current status and development prospects
|S.Khopersky, Association «Manufacturers of LED Lighting technology»
|Application of leasing, long-term lease and installment instruments to create a self-made segment of the market for LED lighting in the housing and utilities sector
|І. Belov, LLC EET
|Challenges of LED street lighting public procurement in Ukraine
|Dr.Sci.Tech. K.D. Petrenko of LLC Schreder
|IV. LED Lighting Technology. Aspects of Development
|Features of the choice of LED lamps for lighting streets and roads
|M. Maslov, LLC EKTA
|Methods and means of obtaining light with a high color rendering index in lighting systems
|PhD in Tech. Sci. V. Kornaga, O. Oleynik, Institute of physics of semiconductors of V.E. Lashkarev of NANU
|Accent Lighting in Retail: LED Lights with Special Spectra
|Dr.Sci.Tech. Z. Monastirsky, Svitlotek Group
|LED Vossloh-Schwabe solutions for agribusiness
|А. Вебер, VS Lighting Solutions: A member of the Panasonic group Panasonic (by the invitation of Svitlotek Group)
|Improved color rendering white LEDs
|D. Hmil, Dr. Sci. Phys. N Kamuz A.M., Dr.Sci.Tech. Sorokin V.M. Institut of physics of semiconductors of V.E. Lashkarev NANU
|Novelties of optics LEDIL
|Saken Yusupov, LEDIL
|Light formula: an integrated approach to building an LED lamp
|A. Valentik, VD MAIS
|Promising areas of lighting control systems development
|A. Litvinov, S. Litovchenko, Dr.Sci.Tech. L. Nazarenko of LLC STU
|The newest national plant for the production of high-tech IT products, a domestic manufacturer of energy-saving electronics.
|V. Brendikov, M. Tkachenko, LLC FlyLights
|V. New Materials and Elements of LED lighting equipment
|Issues of designing decorative and functional lamps by printing on 3D printers
|A. Galinsky, STC Aeroplast
|The newest achievements in technology of organic light emitting diode heterostructures and lighting sysyems on their basis.
|PhD in Tech. Sci. Yu. Kolomzarov, Dr.Sci.Tech. V. Sorokin, Institute of physics of semiconductors of V.E. Lashkarev of NANU
|Increasing of heat removal efficiency from high-power semiconductor LED structures by thermal interfaces based on aluminum nitride films.
|Dr. Phys-Math.Sci. E. Rudenko, Institute of metallophysics of NAN of Ukraine
|High-performance bulk led modules for super poweful household lamps.
|PhD in Tech. Sci. A. Listratenko, Dr.Sci.Tech. V. Borshchev, Dr.Sci.Tech. V. Sorokin, M. Protsenko, I. Tymchuk, G. Nikitsky, A. Fomin, PhD in Tech. Sci. A. Rybalochka, D. Kalustova. LLC STU, IFP NANU
|Aluminum heat pipes for LED lighting devices
|Dr.Sci.Tech. Yu. Nikolayenko, D. Kozak, Kiev Polytechnical Institute of Igor Sikorsky
|Schematic solutions to improve driver settings
|S.M. Litovchenko, A.G. Litvinov, Dr.Sci.Tech. L.A. Nazarenko, I.V. Golosno, LLC STU, HNUGH
|LED driver ordered from the Ukrainian manufacturer
|O. Klimchuk, A. Sery, LLC TEHMIK, LLC Gazotron Light
|September, 15
|VI. Standards. Regulations. Metrology
|Verification of testing results of lighting products in Ukraine
|Kalustova D.O., Levchuk V.V., Minyaylo M.A., Oleynik PhD in Tech. Sci. O. S., Rybalochka A.V., Institute of physics of semiconductors of V.E. Lashkarev of NANU
|Problems of metrological support of LED radiation sources and methods for their solution
|Dr.Sci.Tech. P. Neezhmakov, PhD in Tech. Sci. N. Gureev, Institute of metrology
|Market of LED illumination of Poland. Development and opportunities
|A. Butenko, Director, ALITON (Poland)
|New edition of DBN V.2.5-28: 201Х «Natural and artificial lighting»
|Yu. Gromadsy, LLC Kiyevpromelektroproekt
|Transition to energy-efficient lighting and ensuring compliance of lighting products
|N. Smirnova, DP «Poltavastandartmetrology»
|Photometer for measuring the brightness of LED panels
|PhD in Tech. Scie. B. Shabashkevich, Dr.Sci.Tech. Yu. Dobrovolsky, V. Yuryev, LLC Tenzor
|Construction of a colorimetric system taking into account the physiology of the human eye
|Bilyk E.V., Dr.Sci.Tech. Nazarenko L.A., HNUGH
|Directions of development of standard conditions of measurement of illumination
|Dr.Sci.Tech. P. Neezhmakov, Dr.Sci.Tech. A. Kupko, PhD in Tech. Sci. V. Tereshchenko, «Institute of metrology»


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The issues in question in Washington D.C. are keeping Realtors guessing about where the commercial real estate segment of leasing and sales is going. Most affected currently is the office segment. Vacant commercial real estate in the area, at least industrial and retail properties have been as active as in other parts of the country. But, when it comes to office space, it is quite slow. It has been taking a dive in small increments over the past eight quarters.
Contractors are shrinking their work force to reduce costs as the market is insecure. Government workers are hit heavily in Northern Virginia and the I-395 corridors. Tenants discontinued leasing almost three million square feet of space in the past year alone. Conversely, in the D.C. district, vacancy rates have made small improvements. Tenants have rented 8.8 million square feet. This gives landlords there a bit of power when setting rates for the rentals.
However, investors are still apprehensive. That is due to sales volume decreases. Pricing is down to an average rate of $305 per square foot, which is an 11 percent drop. The hesitancy is spreading to hotel and apartment rentals. Investments are down by 34 percent this year. But, the facts are that due to risks on the Eurozone and distress in China, investors are finding the metropolitan area a safe place to put their money.
They are seeing the investment in commercial real estate relatively danger free in D.C. as compared to other international cities. For example, a week ago, Brookfield Office Properties paid $506 per square foot for an almost fully occupied office building at 799 9th Street NW for a total of $106 million. Trump Organization has committed to an investment of $200 million. They will convert an existing Post Office, turning it into a luxury hotel, with 250 rooms and conference facilities.
Apparently an upturn is expected since those rooms will have to be filled and conferences have to be held somewhere. A new facility with The Donald's stamp of approval will become very popular very quickly. Also, as more travelers and more business people come to town for conferences and sales opportunities, more office space will be needed. As usually happens, one segment of commercial real estate expansion will feed into the office segment and the retail segment.


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Middlebury schools streamlining bus routes next year
Middlebury Community Schools are taking steps that could affect your child's bus route. Starting this fall, students will no longer be picked up or dropped off at different stops.
Officials hope the move helps them cope with a driver shortage.
Until now, Middlebury school buses had the ability to pick up and drop off students at more than one place, be that mom's house, dad's house or a daycare provider.
But that system will change in the fall when buses will only pick up and drop off students at one location. Affected students and parents will have to decide.
"Which means they have to choose one spot where their child would be picked up to go to school every day all year long and the same for coming home -- where they will be dropped off every day," said Middlebury schools superintendent Jane Allen.
Some parents may have to scramble to make sure their child is in the same spot every day.
Allen says the change will affect 10 percent of the more than 4,000 students in the Middlebury district who use the bus to get back and forth, to class, which amounts to about 400 of them. She wants to get the word out now so that parents and students affected can adjust accordingly.
The reason for the move is a shortage of bus drivers to handle the current routes.
"We are going to be down five drivers at the beginning of the school year, correct. We've got several drivers that are going to retire at the end of the year, and I am having a hard time replacing those drivers at this point," said Middlebury Community Schools Transportation Director Michelle Willey.
"We'll make our routes streamlined so we can have less buses being used because we have less drives to drive them," Allen said "That our issue right now."
Current drivers say the job isn't for everyone.
"You have to multi-task with this job. You've got to be able to have different points of view, constantly going in a 360 in the mind. You've got children, you've got the traffic," said driver Tracy Leduc.


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Crime Statistics
When truth is the victim..... (follow up comment addressed to FrogBlog & Russell Brown)
Responding to the many who have contributed to the crime statistics thread, I am glad to see there is some measure of oversight.
Crime is not just what is reported. Victims 'self report' exceeded the offense statistics. Uninsured 'burglary' and dishonesty is an example. Another, and the GREENS executive know this but fail to connect the dots is the prevalence of 'drug related' crime, again not analysed in any meaningful way.
The nexus of many crimes of dishonesty is prohibition related. Criminogenic in nature prohibitory social engineering escapes due scrutiny because contemporary analysis is conveniently simplistic, and (any) conclusion runs counter to prevailing political paradigms. There has NEVER been a cost benefit analysis of prohibition. What you cant measure you cannot manage.
Key matters arising from drug related crime is it being characterized by the vicious and often fatal outcomes, extended duration of inquiry, expense to prosecute and the difficulty of obtaining conviction(and resolution). These are all unmeasured.
The trial of those accused of Phillip Cowan's bodyless murder trial (Operation VeeDub) cost over a million dollars. The inquiry even more. The truth was never discovered. What price 'justice' ?
Many prohibition related murders remain unresolved and some, where legally concluded still carry the baggage of significant doubt. Deviancy amplification is a consequence of the identified poor public health policy putting at stake, the integrity of the 'law' and thus governance. Simplified statistics for offenses disguises what is really broken while the societal cost of disrespect for rule of law is simply unaccounted.
What consequence is borne by all when Police are held in disrepute?
(i.e.: the flood of PCA cases are a predictable outcome of social doubt )
The systemic failure here in New Zealand is having national Police 'anti-drug' protocols deficit funded. Drug interdiction activity is an easy way to top up the budgets. Drug related work is billed in half hour units. Just the same as Road Safety is billed to LTSA except... the LTSA $$ pool is finite.
Value and performance and return on investment are not words in the anti drug lexicon. It is, quite simply 'allow' [or maintain] the matrix of dysfunction' at all costs. The market mechanism is self interest entrenches prohibition practice, anyone one who speaks up is a 'pro drug' loony, and politicians play 'tough on crime'.
Until there is a cost benefit analysis (one was budgeted for, but dropped due to the legislative implications) crime statistics will remain lies, lies and damned lies.
500 ++ Economists, including three nobel laureates called for such a study to be made... but the political economists, like Brash and others... duck for cover shying from any "soft on drugs" label and pretending that there are 'more important matters'.
Yet the nexus of harm reduced drug policy would see crime drop massively along with prison musters. Effective drug policy would render the current bunch of politicians 'stupid'.
Thankfully there is a global trend that increasingly marginalises those who continue to see altered states as 'evil' and the demand for drugs as 'eliminatable'. Such terms are historical anachronisms. Our current crime levels, what ever they are, are unacceptable. We should all be regaling.
"A maxim for the twenty-first century might well be to start by not fighting evil in the name of good, but by attacking the certainties of people who claim always to know where good and evil are to be found." Tzvetan Todorov


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Well, we think a lot. "Priority Capital" is a motto, not just a name. We aren't a financial investment firm and we don't use the word "capital" to suggest that. Priority Capital is a play on words that signifies our approach to debt resolution. We want to flip the script, innovate and open eyes. Not just provide a service. We want to you re-adjust the way you think about finances. We want you to prioritize your fixed income, salary, equity in your home, in a word, your capital. If we can help you improve your budgeting abilities, essentially you will be maximizing the value of your income and other assets. If we can simultaneously educate you to identify and avoid lending practices at high interest rates we are addressing the source of the problem. Over the course of time these healthy behaviors will erode the pitfalls that trap consumers in revolving credit debt. This the essence of the idea that Priority Capital, LLC was founded on.


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Louboutin and Kyong Nguyen worked together to bring you this amazing serie of images for the new shoes.
The images were inspired by the stories we used to love (or hate) when we were little.
Such as Alice in wonderland, the little mermaid, cinderella and many more.
Mr. Kyong Nguyen is known by his collaborations with brands like Porsche, Citroen, Wad, La souris sur le gateau, Samsung or Smart…
As for Louboutin, don't be fooled most websites that sell them are fake, here's the official site.
The little mermaid
Alice in wonderland
The steadfast tin soldier
Snow Queen
Seven-League Boots
The Seven Dwarfs
The Little Thumb
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Twas less hazardous than trying to miss a cat and hitting a telegraph pole.Have a funny feeling it was one of the first
25's Shonagh did. You didn't get much sympathy that night did you. Most just rolled about laughing as you recalled the experience. However still dangerous to ride with your head down.


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Black box technology is supposed to help drivers reduce their premiums but break the rules and a fine could be on its way through the post from your insurer
Black box technology – also known as telematics – was designed to help motorists, specifically young drivers lower their premiums by agreeing to have a black box fitted to their vehicle to monitor the policy holders driving.
Currently there are around a dozen companies providing black box insurance which is getting more popular year on year. For example between 2010 and 2014, the number of policies increased from 12,000 to 290,000. With premiums for young drivers being astronomical because they are most likely to have an accident it is no wonder the number of people choosing black box technology is on the increase.
Another reason for the big increase in policies being taken out could be down to the fact that insurers are no longer allowed by law to discriminate between genders. In general before the EU directive females benefited from lower premiums compared to a male counterpart.
The fact these policies are sold on the pretext that if policy holders can prove they are safe drivers the insurer will reduce the cost of your premiums. Research does suggests that policy holders who have a black box fitted, and record safe driving habits through the technology could have £212 knocked off their insurance, but premiums do start at around £1,300 a year.
According to the Association of British Insurers, 18-year-old drivers are three times more likely to be involved in an accident than a 48-year-old
But like anything nowadays the devil is always in the small print. Mike Powell, insurance analyst at research company Defaqto, says: 'Black box insurance carries so many fees and charges, they need to be made much, much clearer.
'It's very easy for drivers to be taken in by the technology, along with the promised drop in premiums, but they can end up paying out a lot more than they thought.'
Why is this? A recent Daily Mail investigation discovered that drivers who purchase black box policies could be fined for speeding, selling their car, switching insurance policy or breaching the policies small print.
They newspaper found that £100 penalties are issued in the most extreme cases. Insurers like iKube, for example, fine motorists £100 per night for driving during the policy's 11pm to 5am curfew, and these penalties (fines) can be added from day one.
Some of the reason exposed for insurers fining policy holders included: £100 for missing an appointment to get the device fitted, not having documents like a driving licence, MOT certificate and proof of ownership during installation can result in fines between £30 and £45. You'll also have to pay to reinstall the black box if you buy a new vehicle or a fee if you cancel your policy
How black box cover premiums compare
|Without black box
|With black box
|17-year-old student (third party fire and theft)
|£1,875.14 (Bell)
|£2,109.29 (Drive Smart)
|17-year-old student (fully comp)
|£1,633.03 (Endsleigh)
|£1,254.51 (Drive Like a Girl)
|19-year-old student (third party fire and theft)
|£750.48 (Bell)
|£1,346.25 (Drive Smart)
|19-year-old student (fully comp)
|£837.40 (Bell)
|£821.95 (Hastings Direct)
|21-year-old office admin (fully comp)
|£647.66 (Bell)
|£564.80 (Drive Like a Girl)
|25-year-old teacher (fully comp)
|£513.77 (Endsleigh)
|£522.58 (Tesco)
I can understand why drivers are attracted to these type of policies. This investigation shows before signing up always do your homework and compare fees and fines between the dozen or so insurers offering this type of cover.


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Silkscreen printed posters and other promotion design made for the documentary Blackhearts.
The documentary takes a fresh look at the notorious Norwegian black metal music scene – but from a striking new angle. It travels to South America, Europe and the Middle East to follow three black metal diehards who hail from extreme religious and political backgrounds.
The tree main personas Hector, Kaiadas and Sina are willing to risk alienation, imprisonment – even death – to play black metal and live by its ideology. They worship the Norwegian black metal music they have modeled their lives around. These three are also the in the senter of the poster design. In the background we can see the snowy Norwegian landscape.


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One last status report on this teeny gauge VVCAL blanket before I start joining it and digging into that wide, lush border.
New planning supplies thanks to the tax free weekend and discounts on back-to-school funsies. Graph paper notebooks are the bees knees! And I'm not sure I need another binder, but honestly, floral and stripes?! I've been trying so hard to bring back that 2013 fashion trend and this whole time it's been alive and well on stationery??
This is KnitPicks Palette yarn.
The VVCAL squares already work well together but I'm throwing in a few surprise squares as I took the oppotunity to design some new squares. Yay!
I dragged out my hand-drawn charts from the Vibrant Vintage CAL for this blanket project. Gorgeous hook roll by Instagram's @SewRayMe.
And #2 – amongst about 3 more…
I tried several joins for these squares and I didn't like any of them. So of course I came up with a different Join altogether!
The Row by Row JAYG, or the "Boomerang Join" is a simpler alternative to the continuous Join-as-you-go, but still lets you weave far fewer ends and makes for a quicker joining experience. Read about this Join here. There's even a video!
Looking forward to sharing this FO with you all, as soon as I can finish it. 🙂
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Regardless the candidate for president, no man or woman can save America. No man or woman can make America great again. No man or woman alone is trustworthy enough to not have to be under constitutional checks and balances. No man or woman has all the answers to the needs of our nation. That is the description of a king or queen. We threw off the tyranny of king during the American Revolution.
What many voters, regardless the candidate, are seeking from whom they support is some form of kingship or soft tyranny. Our government was designed to not allow one person to have that type of power. Somehow we believe if it is our guy or gal then they will not be corrupted by the power and stay on the straight and narrow. As James Madison once said, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary."


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on an adventure date to Manhattan with my hubby :)
I'm linking up with Joanne with Head over Heels for Teaching
1. Wise Owl
making wise choices
working on-task.
I stick a couple of tickets underneath the
"Good Work" cone as an extra motivator.
It's simple, but very motivating. As soon as I grab these "helpers" off my desk, I hear the hushed whispers of "shhhh...she's coming with the owl!" or "here comes the good work cone!"
I pass them out several times a day - sometimes even several times in one class period to award different students or groups for their effort.
Well I'm off for a fun-filled day!
Link up your motivating ideas with Joanne :)
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How do your organize your books?
How do you collect/buy your books?
Can students check them out? Can they take them home?
How do you keep your library neat and organized?
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Rihanna is on the hunt for a cultured guy who can teach her about the world and great music.
The sexy Umbrella singer insists she's single, but if she was in the dating game, she'd be looking for a guy with a good musical knowledge and a global perspective.
"I'm turned on by guys who are cultured," she tells The New York Times' T magazine. "That'll keep me intrigued. They don't have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught."
And in the candid interview, the R&B star admits she has had plenty of time to perfect her sex skills, revealing she first started thinking about intercourse when she was an 11-year-old schoolgirl - but she felt sure she was lagging behind her friends.
Rihanna explains, "There's always this human instinct about that, even from a very, very young age. But, by, like, age 11, girls were talking about what they had and hadn't done. I hadn't even kissed a boy yet, so it always made me feel insecure, like I was never gonna be good or ready or know what to do. I didn't even have boobs."
Rihanna has since dated Chris Brown and has been linked to Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio and racing driver Lewis Hamilton.


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Learning Celebration
Our Learning Celebrations took place last week. Our Primary classes showcased their study of the Wampanoag Indians that culminated in a feast that they prepared for parents/guardians.
The following night, Intermediate classes transported us back in history where ancient civilizations were brought back to life. We also enjoyed some music presentations as well as student's work created during Art.
Core Value – Caring
We began our discussion about Caring by describing what it means as well as what it sounds like. We are also continuing to collect donations for the homeless family that we are helping to get settled hopefully in time for the holiday.
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|pants- 14
|shirt- xl
|shoes- 8
|Child 1: female 16yo
|pants- 9/10 juniors
|shirt- medium juniors
|shoes- 8
|leggings or skinny jeans
|winter coat, gloves, boots
|Child 2: female 15yo
|pants- 3 juniors
|shirt- small juniors
|shoes- 7
|leggings or skinny jeans
|winter coat, gloves, boots
|Child 3: male 11yo
|pants- 18 boys
|shirt- 18 boys
|shoes- 6
|winter coat, gloves, boots, snowpants
|Child 4: female 10yo
|pants- 10-12 girls
|shirt- 10-12 girls
|shoes- 4
|art supplies, jewelry making, books, puzzles, legos
|winter coat, gloves, boots, snowpants
|Child 5: female newborn
|pants- 6-9 months
|shirt- 6-9 months
|shoes- 0 newborn
|coat, hat gloves
|General Needs & Wants For Family
|Paper towels
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Congratulations to Andrew, Cooper, Drew, Haya, Lucas, Mara and Matthew!
Sculptor Class Share
Mrs. Rainey read The Invisible Boy then her class talked about what makes a leader versus a boss. A leader shows by example and a boss tells people what to do.
Upcoming Events
December 16th – No School due to Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
December 20th – Board Meeting 6:00 pm at the school
December 21st – Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences continue in the afternoon
December 26th – January 2nd – No School
PEF News
All parents are invited to our next PEF Meeting on Monday, Jan 12th at 7pm at the school. We have many exciting things going on and are eager to have parent input.
After School Enrichments
We are actively looking for parent volunteers to run enrichment courses. If you have a skill you'd like to share with the students at Polaris please email us at email@example.com. Some ideas that have been suggested in the past are sewing, astronomy, and programming, but all ideas are welcome!
PEF Auction– The PEF Auction Planning Committee will be having a meeting at the Bedford Panera on Tuesday, January 5th at 7pm. The Committee could use parent volunteers as well as parental input as this event is planned. Please attend if you are able.
Polaris Game Day– The PEF is excited to announce a Game Day! This fun event will be held on January 14, 2017 at 10am.
Pizza Ordering Reminder– Please use the order forms. If for some reason you are not able to use the form, it is very important that you include your child's NAME, CLASS, and # of pizza slices and if the pizza is Gluten Free (GF) with the money that you turn in. Otherwise, your order may not be placed correctly and your child is likely to be disappointed. Thank you!
School Spirit Wear– School Spirit Wear is now available on line. Choose sizes from toddler to 5X. This year's selection includes great customization options as well as new options such as coffee mugs and winter hats. There is no deadline to order. The school store is here year round. However, each order is customized and can take up to 14 days to process and complete. We recommend you make all holiday orders at least 20 days in advance. The store has available special custom options including shirts that say Polaris Mom, Grandma, Uncle or Dad will make a great gift for the holidays! Order any time:
Picture Retake Orders: If your child had picture retakes, all orders must be placed online at www.haywardphotography.com no later than December 14th in order to receive free shipping and for orders to be mailed to the school. They have indicated they will do their very best to get us our order before the winter holiday.
Below, you can find some important dates for your School Calendar:
- PEF Meeting– January 12th -7pm at Polaris
- PEF Auction Committee Meeting– January 5th– 7pm at Panera in Bedford
- Picture Retakes– Orders Due by December 14th
- Game Day January 14th at 10am
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Electronics are among the most sensitive items to buy. It might not seem such a big deal at first, but if not careful, the whole process might turn into a nightmare. You might even be surprised finding that you bought the wrong thing. Sometimes buy an item which is not compatible with your electric system or damages the components as you trying to fix them. This article will guide you on how to make the best purchase decision when it comes to electronics.
Buy electronics
A lot of research need to be done before purchasing an electronic equipment. They come in different sizes and voltage. If the wrong choice is done, you will not be able to use the item hence wasting your money. Make sure you knew exactly what you want. Be very specific about size and voltage. Remember the seller is out to make money and will give you what you ask. Stress will be on you is asked for the wrong thing.
Genuine dealer
When buying electronics online, the procedure will be, choosing a dealer, select what you want, then have the item delivered to you. If you choose the wrong person, you will have the wrong equipment's delivered to you. And especially for online purchases, make sure to select genuine dealers.By genuine I mean those are selling original working electronics.
You might relax because you think that the items you bought are okay and working as expected. But of how long are they are going to be okay. Make sure that the item you bought has a warranty. This way, you will be able to return it to the seller if they get spoiled within the period of warranty. On warranty make sure to carry the warranty document signed by the manufacturer. Keep it safe on getting home. It might save you a big deal in future.


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Paddle shifters are an integral part of the smart car transmission, what they call their automated manual transmission. Paddles can be used in lieu of a stick shift.
Shifting paddles are one of the many convenience touches in the American smart car. Located behind the steering wheel, as pictured at right, they can be accessed without taking your hands off the wheel, which can add to your safety while smart car driving.
There are 2 paddle shifters... one on the left, which shifts down in sequence each time you pull the paddle towards you... and one on the right, which shifts up in sequence each time you tap it.
The paddles are very responsive and operating them — once you master which shifts up and which shifts down — is quite simple.
You definitely have to "get the feel" for when to shift up and down in a manual transmission vehicle, but without the clutch, it's much easier to master.
Basically, you need to shift up when you start to feel the smart car straining to accelerate. The smart electronic display on your dash will also give you a visual indicator arrow telling you when to shift, but consider that a guideline or suggestion, as it's not always 100% accurate.
You should shift down as your speed drops. However, the great thing about a smart car, even in pure manual mode, is that it automatically will shift down to a lower gear as you slow down. If you don't want to wait for that to happen, though, you can use the paddles (or stick).
The answer to that question is, it doesn't need them. But, if you want to be able to use the manual transmission, they are easier and safer to operate than a stick shift is. Why use manual transmission? Because, in at least the 2008 and 2009 smart car U.S. models, the automated manual transmission can be sluggish in changing gears. Most of the sluggishness goes away when you switch to pure manual mode. So, the paddle shifters are a nice option.
Interestingly, these shifting paddles were originally designed for race car drivers. The paddles allow the driver to shift the transmission with his finger tips while still keeping both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, which at high speeds on the race track or course, is probably a good idea!
Paddle shifting moved from race cars to pricey sports cars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris next, but recently have begun to appear in some of the fuel-efficient vehicles like the smart fortwo car and the Honda Fit.
Paddle shifters, to me, are a bit of a novelty item. Neither my wife or I ever use them when we drive our smart car. But they are a convenience feature of the smart car transmission for people who want the flexibility of manual mode, without having to learn to use a stick shift. To each his own, I guess...
Welcome to the site! I'm Jim, and I'm here to guide you through a journey of smart car discovery. So, look around & drill down as much as you want to for all the smart fortwo details you're looking for. Read and interact! And feel free to contact me!
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We have two Blossom Sweet weddings coming up this weekend, one of which is the wedding of Hilda and Tyler. They sent me over some info for a spotlight, so without further ado...
Introducing H + T:
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How did you meet?
"Tyler and I met while working at Tahitian Noni Cafe. She was a stunning waitress and Tyler was a hot chef."
How long did you date prior to engagement?
"We had known each other for three years and started serious dating two of those years."
What were your first impressions of each other?
"My first impression of Tyler was that he was fun to work with. He seemed like an easy going hard worker."
"My first impression of Hilda was she was a lot younger that I was but she was really cute and fun to be around."
What did you do for your first date?
We went out on the pier at Utah Lake and I gave her a piggy back ride.
What is the one thing your are most excited about in regards to getting married?
"One thing we are most excited about in regards of getting married is that we don't have to drive back and forth from each others houses and starting a new life together as a family."
What are your favorite qualities about each other?
"Hilda has too many great qualities to mention. She is very persistent in everything she does. She is a hard worker and does her best in everything she does." "Tyler's qualities are he's always willing to listen and understand others. He is always there for me when I need help or support with anything."
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hilda + tyler
We have two Blossom Sweet weddings coming up this weekend, one of which is the wedding of Hilda and Tyler. They sent me over some info for a spotlight, so without further ado...
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Neno la Bwana
Neno la Bwana
(Neno la Bwana is Swahili, and could be translated into English as 'Word of the Lord'.)
I have, for over a year now, been on adjunct faculty with an extension theological education school here in Kenya called itee-kenya. Their website is itee-ke.org. This school intends to teach the bible and theology over the internet, especially to Kenyans. In October 2012 or so, I completed a course on 'how to teach over the internt' in preparation for my role with the above school.
I took the above course on the understanding, reached with the director of itee-kenya, that I would teach in Swahili. We have launched the above course in January 2014. It operates through linked-in, so is effectively one of the groups in linked-in. To find us, go to linked in, and search for the group called 'Neno la Bwana'.
Note that pretty much everything on this course runs in Swahili. Only those able to read and write Swahili to a significant level will be able to participate.
Jim Harries
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Offeror(s): Talley's Fisheries Limited
Independent Adviser(s): Deloitte Corporate Finance (Rule 18)
Company Meeting Date: 17/04/2002
On 4 March 2002, AFFCO Holdings Limited ("AFFCO") was formally advised that Talley's Fisheries Limited ("Talley's") had entered into a conditional agreement to purchase the AFFCO shares respectively owned by Green & McCahill Investments Limited ("G&M") and Kilmacrennan Farm Limited ("KFL") at the price of $0.38 cents per share ("the proposed acquisition").
At the time, Talley's held 19.86% of AFFCO's voting rights. The combined shareholdings of G&M and KFL represented 10.53% of AFFCO shares. After the completion of the proposed acquisition, Talley's would hold 30.34% of AFFCO voting rights. Accordingly, Talley's proposed acquisition would breach the fundamental rule unless it was approved by its shareholders under rule 7(c) of the Code.
At the special meeting on 17 April 2002, AFFCO shareholders rejected the proposed acquisition.
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An interesting, and somewhat surprising, finding was uncovered by the National Center for Health Statistics in a recent comprehensive review of the medical literature. After reviewing over 95 medical studies and close to 3 million subjects, the researchers concluded that people medically classified as overweight and low-grade obesity have significantly lower mortality risk than people in the normal weight category! Excess mortality occurs only at the highest levels of obesity, i.e., grade 2 and higher.
These findings are somewhat puzzling, although they are consistent with several previous studies.
A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 to just below 25 is considered normal weight – e.g., an individual 5′ 8" and 160 lbs. is considered normal weight.People with a BMI of 25 to just below 30 (e.g., 5′ 8" and 190 lbs.) are classified as overweight, while those with a BMI of 30 to just below 35 (e.g., 5′ 8" and 200 lbs.) are labeled grade 1 (or low-grade) obesity. A BMI of 35 to just below 40 is grade 2 obesity.
We don't know why overweight and slight obesity may be protective.We can only speculate at this point. Among the possible explanations: slightly increased amounts of body fat may provide beneficial and protective metabolic effects.
So, carrying a little extra weight may have some benefits.