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From the first steam-powered car, by means of the introduction of reasonably priced mass-produced gasoline-guzzlers, to the most recent futuristic flying automotive ideas, humankind's love affair with all things automotive exhibits no indicators of abating. You may vote for whomever you want, however you need to no less than have the true facts. She didn't "lie" or "violate" any regulation. At worse, she fell beneath the usual of care on ethics tips and should have reigned Todd in. As I stated above, nonetheless, I would have protected my sister with a firearm personally. I learn the report, and it appears clear to me: She was cleared of authorized incorrect-doing and admonished for moral violations. I just don't understand these of us who do not have the slightest compunction about spreading what a few of them know to be lies. I'm not naive; I know they exist. However I'll by no means understand how such individuals let themselves act without conscience. They're on either side (witness the 'wife-abuse' smear on McCain) however the bulk of the ugliness has been directed at Obama.
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Has the authorized right as Governor (Govt Director) of the state of Alaska to fireside anyone she believes is just not a very good part of her cupboard. Presidents have the identical proper for their cabinet. She demanded the resignation of the Commissioner (who refused) and therefore fired him. Game Set Match. You'll find an abuse of power by any government official anytime a servant of the individuals is requested to resign. However as a rep of the folks, you could submit a resignation when requested to do so. Look it up and quit digging in a hole that has concrete in the backside.
Palin is wholly dishonest, a real amateur, and spectacularly unprepared to be the VEEP or the President. Now she has been called out on it by Repubs and Democrats, and by the media too. Furthermore, McCain's choice of her as his operating mate is totally reckless and egocentric: his political career is more important than nation. See how Keysight options can help with solar grid vitality efficiency and emulate excessive-energy, excessive-voltage electric automobile battery testing, cell self-discharge characterization, and energy system modeling.
Exactly. Argue your case with Mr. Dobbs, then, as a result of he is the one who conceded that Gov. Palin has cheap grounds to argue she was cleared of legal wrongdoing (he just does not – or cannot – admit that she was cleared of violating the ethics legislation too). I believe I've stated my piece on the issue. If someone (who has learn the full Report) desires to level out something specific you assume I missed, with page reference, please achieve this.


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From The Portable Jung: Carl Jung on "The Shadow".
Ten Learnings, from a presentation by Jerome Gans at the Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Conference, May 2011
40 Days and Nights in the Desert: The Experience of Need and Christianity
Two Kinds of Belief, Modern Political Foundations, and the Renewed Stress on Orthodoxy in the Catholic Church
My Experience of God in Upstate New York
An Overview of Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology and an Introduction to Object Relations Theory

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My gosh! IFO could be a CEO! She only lacks one of the listed qualities on this cover of one of her favorite newspapers, the Houston Business Journal.
Sorry it is so big. We can't figure out how to crop it and make it smaller. The cover story is an award-winning piece published in Nov. 2014. IFO missed it because she was traveling at that time.
When IFO is finished with this column, she intends to do a full review of CEOS running companies whose shares she owns in her own portfolio.
However, while perusing the news this morning, she came across an interesting takeover battle developing in the world of ag chemicals and seeds.
Monsanto (MON:NYSE), based in St. Louis, MO, MC: $53.7B, has sent an offer to Syngenta (SYT:NYSE), based in Basel, Switzerland, MC: 39.5B. She doesn't own shares in either one, but finds this an interesting case study.
Let's look at the CEOs. Nothing on height or birth order, but plenty to think about.
First up, let's look at Monsanto. Board Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant (really! – but not the real Hugh Grant).
THIS Hugh Grant, profiled in today's WSJ. Here's his recent "Letter to Shareholders" Here's his company biography.
And here's a link to Monsanto's discussion in a .pdf file of the proposed takeover. IFO's takeaway from that presentation is to note that it hardly mentions Syngenta at all. Most of it is blah, blah, blah. There's a great chart on p. 8, though, showing that just a tiny fraction (about 12%) of the Earth's surface involves cultivated land.
On to Syngenta –
CEO Michael Mack is an American with international management experience and degrees from Kalamazoo College, Univ. of Strasbourg, and Harvard.
However, taking the lead on the Monsanto proposal is Syngenta Board Chairman, Michel Demaré, a Belgian citizen who has long had relationships with Swiss companies.
He has just taken the unusual step of appearing in a YouTube video explaining Syngenta's reasons for the company's multiple rejections of Monsanto merger proposals. If you are short of time, just watch the first 3-4 minutes, then skip to minute 12:00 and watch to the end, taking special note of M. Demaré's major change in tone.


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Actor Dileep had a personal grudge against the victim actress and even had an open altercation with her for spreading rumours about his 'relationship' with Kavya Madhavan that led to his break-up with Manju Warrier, according to the chargesheet submitted by the SIT.
The enmity increased over time and Dileep tried to oust the actress from the Malayalam film industry. He hatched up a conspiracy with main accused Pulsar Suni and had met him at a hotel on MG road, Swift Junction at Thoppumpady, Santigiri College at Thodupuzha and another film shooting location in Thrissur as part of this.
"The actor had asked Suni to carry out the quotation before the victim got married and left the film industry. He handed over Rs 40, 000 each to the latter on two occasions and also deposited Rs 1.10 lakh in the account of Suni's mother," the 1452-page chargesheet said.
The supplementary chargesheet included the statement of nearly 50 persons from the film industry to prove the charges. While Dileep's ex-wife Manju Warrier was included among the main witnesses, his wife actor Kavya Madhavan is listed as the 34th witness.
The chargesheet also claimed that an earlier attack against the victim was planned to be held at a shooting site of 'Honey Bee -2' in Goa on January 4 and 5, 2017 but it flopped due to a change in plan by the victim at the last minute. The attack on February 17 was well-planned. Suni and his gang originally planned to gangrape the victim in the tempo traveller in which they arrived and even carried out modification in the vehicle to record the attack.
As per the chargesheet, the mobile phone used to record the assault was handed over by Suni to advocate Pradeesh Chacko a week before his surrender before a court. The latter handed over the same to his assistant Raju Joseph who destroyed the key evidence.
The chargesheet also accused Dileep of lodging a false complaint with DGP Loknath Behera to escape from the case.


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About Fall Fest
Fall Fest is a university tradition that began in 1994 as the Chancellor's official "welcome" for new students, faculty, and staff and a "welcome back" for returning members of the University family. The event was held in the LSU Quadrangle for the first twenty years.
Today, Fall Fest is an event where students, faculty, and staff can come together on the LSU Parade Ground to celebrate being a part of the LSU community. Fall Fest is an opportunity to learn about different campus departments, meet new friends and classmates, enjoy free food and drinks, claim free giveaways, and celebrate the spirit of LSU with student entertainment from the Fall Fest stage.
Students can learn about LSU services and resources and browse dozens of student organizations, with the ability to join some on the spot!
Fall Fest is free and open to LSU students, faculty, staff, and prospective students and families participating in Kickoff LSU and LSU Family Weekend.
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Are TV commercials making people sick?
The other day I was watching TV and I realized that most of the commercials were advertisements about what drug to take for being sick and where to go if you're sick. And of course all these commercials keep mentioning names of horrible diseases over and over again.
From a Law of Attraction point of view, hearing all these names of diseases over and over again could certainly get someone thinking about being sick, what they would do if they were sick, how long would they live if they had such and such disease, etc. etc. Obviously these thoughts would attract more of the same type of thoughts and of course could possibly manifest into some illness.
Could TV commercials promote good health?
It made me wonder, what if all the TV commercials were about feeling good, being perfectly healthy, being excited about life, being happy and celebrating life?
The same way all the commercials about being sick would cause sickness, commercials about the opposite would most likely in my opinion keep more people healthy, because even if someone didn't know about the Law of Attraction, we'd all be seeing images and hearing words about feeling good and being healthy, and therefore our thoughts would be more on feeling good than on being sick. As a result, we'd all be much healthier.
Solution for blocking out unhealthy commercials.
We can't control what commercials are shown on TV, but we can control the "mute" button on our remote controls. So why not mute all commercials when you can so that you don't have to hear about what sickness you may get, or you could even leave the room until your show comes back on?
Wouldn't it be nice if all the TV commercials were about feeling great and being happy!!! I bet more people would be healthier and happier.
Have a great day and do what you can to keep those unhealthy TV commercials and thoughts out of your mind by muting the TV during commercials or distracting yourself until the show you were watching comes back on.
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One Heart thanks for sharing this beautiful painting by Alisa Paints.Also, thanks for providing the beautiful devotions. Devotions and affirmations feel like a spiritual rest stop. You take the words in and they lift up the spirit.
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Just for this moment, count your blessings instead of adding up your troubles. There's always something to be thankful for, no matter our circumstances—sometimes we just need to shift our perceptions. Affirm your appreciation for being alive, and you'll manifest more to be grateful for in life.
"You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings." – Elizabeth Gilbert
Every Moment Is a Miracle
I've been gifted with another day to experience being alive.
We're all here at the same time, and that's something worth celebrating and honoring. What a gift it is to be alive at all, to be experiencing this lifetime on earth and to be a unique expression of the life breathing us all.
The fact that you're alive, breathing, and reading this right now is a testament to the wonder of life. Don't long forget to be in awe of this opportunity to breathe, to pause, to reflect, to hope, to give and receive love, and to understand what it means to give thanks in the first place.
To live at all is miracle enough. – Mervyn Peake Click To Tweet
There's so much to be thankful for, even when we feel like there aren't enough blessings worth counting. There's always enough, and we often need to hit a new "low" before we open our eyes to see that. We don't have to wait for a tragedy to happen before we get willing to shift our perceptions and see with new eyes the beauty we missed before.
The mysteries of the world are under no obligation to reveal themselves to us. Each day carries its own gifts and hardships, and it's our job to unlock the meaning of our circumstances and to unearth the treasure in the ruin. The first step to finding treasure is believing it's there, and then looking for it.
Don't close your eyes to the beauty still left around you; don't shut yourself off from living the depth of life.
In Dr. Wayne Dyer's wise words, "Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing." It's not our task to create miracles, for they're already waiting and willing to become manifest through us. It's our task only to invite those miracles into our lives.
Keep your mind and your heart open to the positive possibilities that are typically just below the surface, or hidden in the mud, or buried in the most unlikely places. There's often so much more to see than what meets the eye, so meet life with a smile, knowing that in doing so life will reveal a deeper current of joy.
Count Your Blessings with Care
I appreciate the little things that are too often missed, passed by.
If your heart is set on living a happy life, partake in the meaningful work of cultivating self-awareness. Consciously choose how you move through life, how you approach situations, and how you respond to what is not yours to control.
The daily question becomes: Will I leave my happiness up to others and outer circumstances, or will I take responsibility for my inner peace?
No matter our genetic predisposition or station in life, there's always space within each of us to choose how we approach life, how we respond to life, and what we bring to life. Some people may lean toward anxiety or optimism more than others, but there's room to maneuver.
Choosing happiness is a human journey that takes time and practice, for all of us. A primary tool in navigating this territory with greater ease is gratitude.
"Count your blessings," is another way of saying "enjoy your life fully."Give thanks for the tiny miracle today, for perhaps there are no little things. Click To Tweet
You might find that feeling grateful is a daily practice, and it's more than a feeling or a response: it's a way of being in the world. Your appreciation is the cornerstone of a happy life, one in which you truly feel blessed throughout the ups and the downs.
Even the darkness has its teachings.
Blessings Come in All Shapes and Sizes
I'm intent on seeing the beauty that's usually hidden in plain sight, for I know I'm blessed just to be here, participating in life on earth.
Give thanks for even the smallest miracles, because miracles, no matter their size, are always the highest expressions of love. There's no real hierarchy in miracles. What we view as a simple or subtle shift in a positive direction is a miracle—not less than the miracle that shows up as a gigantic leap into joy.
Even those times that show up as struggle and suffering offer the potential for miracles within them. Suffering is perfect grounds for a miracle, because it's likely we'll want to find a way out of the suffering, and doing that usually requires that we change our mind.Suffering gives us a chance to shift gears, to pick up a new perspective. The shift is a miracle. Click To Tweet
Stay open-minded when seeking out things to be grateful for, and broaden your idea of what it means to be blessed.
The moments we label as "ordinary" grant us the perfect opportunity to practice gratitude. You can transform any mundane moment into something momentous if you're willing to change your mind about it. Behold the moment, the place, the object, or the person as a blessing, a teaching, and that's exactly what it becomes.
You don't need more to feel gratitude toward what you have now.
In your appreciation right now, the universe will accept your request for a deeper experience of that appreciation. What you focus on is magnified, inside and thus outside. In other words, your genuine, undying gratitude is a magnet for countless blessings.
Read more positive affirmations.
- Are you willing to count your blessings today, instead of tallying your burdens?
- What are you grateful for right now, in this one moment?
- When has shifting into a more positive, loving, or open mindset freed you to begin again?
Please share your thoughts, helpful lessons in gratitude and true abundance, and any inspiring stories of positive change (a miracle) with me in the comments.
Share this affirmation with someone you're blessed to have in your life.
You are blessed because you are loved.
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What Causes Hair Loss?
Contrary to what you may have been told growing up about hair loss, baldness genes are passed down from both parents, not just from your maternal grandfather. Baldness genes affect hair loss in women as well as men, may skip generations, and are totally random in terms of how or which siblings will be affected.
Androgenetic Alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness , is caused by a sensitivity of the hair follicles to a hormone that causes healthy hair to become weaker and finer, until hair eventually stops growing. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the name of the hormone primarily responsible for male (and yes, female) pattern baldness . Typical areas that may be affected include the front and top of the head. Estrogen is responsible for keeping female DHT levels down, but when estrogen levels drop, usually around menopause, women's hair follicles also become sensitive to the effects of DHT.
Types of Hair Loss
Male pattern baldness is normally diagnosed based on the pattern and appearance of the hair loss, and a detailed medical history, especially any other incidences of hair loss in your family.
A specialized dermatologist should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment. Avoid those doctors who suggest a scalp biopsy, which is only necessary if there is a reason to suspect poison-induced hair loss.
The Norwood classification for hair loss in men, published in 1975 by Dr. O'tar Norwood, is the most widely used diagnostic tool utilized to determine the degree of hair loss in male patients.
This information is helpful to help patients determine which treatment options are best suited for them.
Norwood-Hamilton Hair Loss Scale
Stage I
- Minor or no recession of the hair line, a normal scalp and hair line.
Stage II
- Symmetrical triangle shaped areas of recession at the front temporal area. Hair loss remains well in front of the ears, and becomes thinner in the central front part of the scalp.
Stage III
- Deep symmetrical recession at the temples, which will have a sparse layer of hair, if any. This is also the lowest amount of hair loss sufficient enough to be called baldness.
Stage IV
- Severe recession at the front temporal areas and a noticeable lack of hair on the crown. A dense band of thicker hair extending across the top separates the hair loss between front temporal and crown.
Stage V
- The band of hair across the crown is narrower and thinner. The vertex region is still separated from the front temporal region, yet becoming less distinct. A definite horse shoe shape is forming when viewed from above.
Stage VI
- Hair loss is extending further back in the front temporal and vertex regions, with only a few sparse patches of hair across the crown area.
Stage VII
- A thin, narrow, horse shoe shaped band arond the sides and back is all that remains.
Hair Transplant
Laser Hair Replacement
Treatment Options
- For those in the early stages of hair loss, there are two FDA-approved, non-surgical treatments available: Propecia (finasteride), and Rogaine (minoxidil).
Surgical Hair Restoration
- Hair transplants are often done for those needing permanent hair replacement and is one of the top choices of dependable hair loss solutions. The procedure involves grafting of hair bearing scalp areas onto bald areas.
- Scalp reduction surgery involves removing a bald section of the scalp, then suturing the hair producing areas of the scalp back together.
- Laser hair restoration is a newer concept in the non-surgical approach to help stop hair loss. Studies show that when used in combination with Rogaine and Propecia, laser hair restoration has been proven to be very effective.
- Laser combs are sometimes used to accelerate healing after the surgical placement of hair transplants. They may be prescribed by a specialist to be used at home to provide phototherapy to the scalp.
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It's been a few months; I thought it might be time for an update. I recently had my 3 month cancer test and I found the message with results from my Oncologist on our voice mail today after work, "stable, the same as before." That's a message I can't imaging getting tired of hearing.
I have had two MRI's since my last update. The one in September caused some concern. The Neurologists office called me the same day I had the MRI saying the doctor needed to see me as soon as possible. When I saw him the next day, he came into the exam room and said, "I had to see you with my own eyes!" He explained that the MRI showed a small piece of what was left of my crushed vertebra poking quite sharply into my spine (the T8 vertebra had become a tumor from this cancer, and then it collapsed). He went on to express surprise that I was walking, that I didn't have pain shooting down my legs, and/or tingling and numbness. He did some push – pull tests on my legs and said if any of those symptoms develop, or if I lose bladder control, to call him immediately. The MRI last week showed no notable change.
I can feel that poking in my back, but it is not pain. It's more like a distraction. It's almost always there, but entire moments do pass when I'm not aware of it. I got the distinct impression that the doctor thought it was somewhat of a medical oddity. I'm going to thank you for holding me up in prayer, and I'm going to thank God for every walking, pain free day I get. I'll thank him for all the other days too, but I'm pretty sure I like these better.
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RailWorks worked directly with Abengoa Bioenergy and design-builder FruCon-Austin to construct a double-loop track to service the new ethanol plant.
Once the conceptual design was prepared, RailWorks surveyed the proposed site and worked closely with the BNSF, the servicing railroad, to ensure the track specification met the approval of all parties involved. RailWorks constructed a 15,000-foot double-loop track with nine turnouts. The new track infrastructure accommodates two unit trains simultaneously to ensure continuous bioethanol production.
The plant produces 88 million gallons of ethanol per year from 32 million bushels of local corn, making it the largest dry mill ethanol plant in Nebraska. In addition to ethanol, the facility produces approximately 150,000 tons of distillers dried grains with solubles ("DDGS") and 350,000 tons of wet distillers grains with solubles ("WDGS"), co-products of the corn-to-ethanol processing.


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The Plymouth Herald has scored a victory for press freedom by successfully overturning an invalid reporting restriction on the infant sister of a murdered baby.
The paper brought in a specialist barrister, Anthony Hudson of Doughty Street Chambers, to fight the unlawful order and cited a case from earlier this year where the Croydon Advertiser and others fought for the right to name convicted paedophile Raymond Cortis, whose children had been made the subject of an invalid order to protect their identity.
On 4 March ex-soldier Michael Burridge, 28, was found guilty in Plymouth of killing his eight-week-old son Rees in a fit of temper. But the judge, Mr Justice Royce, had earlier imposed a gagging order under Section 39 of the Children and Young Persons' Act 1933, specifically relating to Burridge's two-year-old daughter.
As a result, the press could not report that when first arrested Burridge had asked police whether his daughter could be responsible for Rees's injuries.
He claimed that weeks before his death, she had been seen holding Rees up by his neck, but medical evidence heard by the court dismissed the possibility that such an injury could have caused his death.
The paper argued that the daughter – now aged three and a half – was not 'concerned'in proceedings and could not be the subject of a gagging order under the act.
On 28 February the Herald's crime reporter Carl Eve asked the judge to lift the order and cited the Crypydon Advertiser case.
That case went to the Court of Appeal where a panel of judges ruled that section 39 orders cannot be used to protect children not concerned in the proceedings.
The judge, said he was aware of the Croydon case but he still refused to lift the order.
The paper's solicitors, Foot Anstey, unsuccessfully argued that the order was invalid and requested it was changed so case could be reported.
Editor Bill Martin decided to bring in Anthony Hudson to challenge the order which was lifted on 4 March
In a seperate gagging bid, Devon County Council sought to protect the child's identity via an injunction. Following the judge's ruling it agreed to amend that injunction, enabling the paper to report the facts surrounding Burridge's daughter.
The judge refused to order the council to pay the paper's costs of dealing with the injunction, and it was also with thousands of pounds to pay in fees with regard to the Section 39 challenge.
Solicitor Nigel Hanson of Foot Anstey said: 'As happens time and again when the media challenge reporting restrictions, the paper was left out of pocket after challenging an invalid restriction.
'As counsel put it, the paper fell between two stools. It is frustrating that the media generally get saddled with the costs of correcting invalid reporting restrictions. Even in the Croydon case, which ended in a media triumph before a five-member Court of Appeal, the press did not recoup any of its costs.
'This should be reformed. Someone other than the media – perhaps Central Funds – should pay the costs of having invalid gagging orders rectified where the right to freedom of expression has been unlawfully restricted."
James Garnett, The Herald's news editor, said: 'As it turned out, the incident with Burridge's daughter became almost immaterial to his defence so although important, it was not crucial to the story. But we were determined to fight this invalid order on a point of principle. Carl did a good job making early representations in court before the lawyers got involved."


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A kitchen makeover can add animation to a home and enhance its address to -to-be buyers. The job doesn't acquire to bulk bags of dollars.
"A kitchen acclimate can be done on any budget," says Jaclyn Pardini Hartzell, a backer for Lowe's. "Conduct analysis advanced of time, acquisition your inspirations, and apperceive which projects you can complete yourself and which ones you'll leave for an expert."
While there are banned to what can be done frugally, abounding home-remodeling experts say moderately accessible homeowners with aloof a little banknote to absorb can accomplish a big aberration in their kitchen.
If the assignment looks good, you're abacus disinterestedness to your home — which you ability tap for bigger projects after on, says Erin Davis, buyer and advance artist for Mosaik Architecture & Adjustment in Portland, Oregon.
Here are eight kitchen adjustment projects that bulk $500 or less.
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If your kitchen feels old, there's no bigger bargain antidote than a covering of paint.
"One of my architecture agents already told me that a gallon of acrylic is account $500 (in agreement of) the bulk it brings to a space," Davis says. "Not alone does it instantly change the feel of a space, but if you do it yourself, it will bulk about nothing."
And, for about $100, you ability add abstraction to the breadth area your cabinets accommodated the ceiling.
"If you're accessible with a table saw, it would alone booty you an afternoon to add a beefy allotment of acme abstraction to the acme of your high cabinets," says Atlanta-based DIY blogger Kelly Marzka, who runs the website View Along The Way. "This is an accessible way to accomplish bargain cabinetry feel like custom pieces."
New cabinets can be expensive, but abacus or replacing the accouterments on absolute ones is amid the easiest, best cost-effective means to adapt a kitchen.
"Hardware is like adornment for your cabinets," says Davis, of Mosaik Architecture & Remodeling. "You'll be afraid at how altered your cabinetry looks with adapted hardware."
Another, added complex advantage is to acrylic the cabinets, which will accomplish them attending new after replacing them.
Even coat cabinets can be painted, if you use a acceptable primer.
Supplies should run beneath than $100. But afore you paint, it's important to prep. Abolish the doors from the cabinets, awning the accouterments or abolish it, and be abiding to beach abroad old paint.
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You don't acquire to be a plumber to accord your kitchen bore a makeover, but you do acquire to be somewhat handy, says Jamie Gold, a certified kitchen artist in San Diego and the columnist of "New Kitchen Account That Work."
You can alter the faucet on your bore rather calmly in about an hour. But the costs can alter dramatically.
"Depending on the affection and actualization of the faucet, you could absorb anywhere amid $150 and $500," Gold says.
A added affecting option, and one that requires a little added muscle, is to alter the accomplished sink. That will booty a few hours and should run you amid $250 and $500.
Want to alter aggregate in your kitchen, including the kitchen sink? A home disinterestedness band of acclaim ability help.
If you've anytime anticipation your kitchen ability attending bigger in a altered light, you may be on to something.
"It is amazing what a abundant ablaze accoutrement can do to a room," Davis says. "Just swapping out new accessories in the absolute locations is the best affordable way to go. Another acceptable abstraction is to add recessed can lights to a kitchen to advance the accepted lighting."
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But abacus high-quality recessed lighting ability get a little catchy for a novice. Hiring an electrician to do the job should run about $150 to $200, which includes abstracts and labor.
If you don't feel adequate accomplishing annihilation electrical yourself, Davis says it's accessible to appoint a acceptable electrician for up to $95 an hour.
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Vinyl attic can attending abundant and costs alone about $2 a aboveboard foot.
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Similarly, you can install coat countertops on top of absolute counters. Accouterments food advertise countertops for as little as $45 per section.
Considering new granite counters? Attending into a home disinterestedness loan, which ability action a solid antecedent of funds.
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Leicester Based Manufacturer Achieves ISO14001 Environmental Standard
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Power resistor manufacturer Cressall has been awarded ISO14001 accreditation for its green processes and systems. The requirements of ISO14000 are an integral part of the European Union's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Although it was not a legal requirement, the management team at Cressall elected to undergo the process. The company started taking steps toward reducing its impact on the environment in January 2010 and, two years later, the ISO14001 standard was achieved.
The Leicester based company, which has successfully implemented a lean strategy in the last few years, has also reduced overall energy consumption. This has resulted in lower running costs and paved the way towards achieving Cressall's environmental objectives.
"Waste management and recycling have always been top priorities for us," explains Joe Pickering, safety, health, environmental and quality engineer at Cressall. "We don't produce high emissions, so it was natural that our focus would be to considerably reduce scrap and waste."
"However, our environmental targets also include energy reduction," he continues. "We strive to optimise our electricity usage and decrease gas and water consumption. This not only sends savings straight to the bottom line, but it is also good for the environment," Pickering concluded.
"Achieving ISO14001 means a lot to us," said Cy Wilkins, the company's managing director and lean champion. "It helps build confidence amongst our partners and suppliers and testifies to our commitment to continual improvement. Choosing to comply with this environmental standard also shows that Cressall is a responsible company employees can be proud to work for."
With 100 years' experience in the design and manufacture of electrical resistors for use in power generation, Cressall offers a wide range of technologies. Other typical applications for the company's products include high voltage and medium voltage power distribution, marine and offshore electrical systems, the drives and controls on cranes, hoists and industrial machinery, rail traction and standby power systems
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Shilpa Shinde's trade mark dialogue 'Sahi Pakde Hain', as 'Angoori' from &TV's comic caper 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!', has become an instant hit with everyone. From children to adults, 'Angoori' has mesmerized everyone with her innocent child-like persona. Looking ravishing in saris with matching accessories, Shilpa has been basking in the success of the show. However, the actress has stopped shooting for the show owing to her fallout with the channel and the production house (&TV and EDIT 2 Production). The makers have accused the actress of throwing tantrums but Shilpa has denied all the allegations and claims innocence. In an exclusive conversation with TV Times, Shilpa Shinde clears the air about the controversy… (Credits: Vijaya Tiwari)
1. On not shooting for the show
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Destruction everywhere in Botolan
By Robert Gonzaga
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BOTOLAN, Zambales – After the howling of winds stopped and heavy rains that triggered massive floods here became a drizzle, residents are struggling to regain a sense of normalcy amid the devastation that has swept the town.
In the coastal village of Bangan, a community facing the South China Sea, Conrado Durong, 64, said Typhoon "Pepeng" left an unexpected and unwelcome trace of its passing before it raced toward extreme Northern Luzon.
"Our problem here is not just the flooding, but also the waves coming from the sea. We have to watch out for them every time there is a storm, like this last one," he said.
Durong said the waves rose to almost as high as some of the coconut trees and crashed into houses along the coast, decimating a section of the village populated by fishermen and their families.
Bigger waves
No one, however, was hurt. Residents did not consider it out of the ordinary because most of them had gone through similar experiences, although Durong said his fellow villagers ran to the town plaza in panic as the waves grew bigger and bigger this time.
"Where the water is now, there were houses before. Each storm that comes here takes away a little of our village. This time, the sea took a lot. My house did not get hit because it was farther away from the shore. But they should build a seawall here just to be safe," he said.
Mayor Rogelio Yap said the waves might have risen due to high tide and this is the typhoon's exit path.
"Also, since the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo [in 1991], the shoreline in that area has come closer to the houses there," he said.
Of eight coastal villages in Botolan, only Bangan was hit hard by crashing waves.
Rice farms gone
A cluster of rice fields which leads to Capayawan, another village of Botolan hit hard by the flooding, is now gone. A wide expanse of agricultural land in Capayawan is now navigable only by boat.
"There used to be farms here. Now there is a new river that leads to the South China Sea. We lost our livelihood. A relative living nearby lost her house. We have to place sandbags in front of our houses to prevent the floodwater from reaching us," said farmer Manolo Dagsaan, 47, a resident of Capayawan.
He said those who owned boats have been offering rides.
Many residents now fear that a significant area of Botolan would be wiped out by the widespread flooding.
Julius Dimayuga, 37, whose family has lived for a long time in Barangay San Juan near the Bucao Dike, said the dike breached because "it was made of cheap materials."
Under water
"Now, almost a third of San Juan is under water. A lot of houses there are abandoned. I have taken my family to an evacuation center. It seems like all their focus is on that bridge in Carael but not yet on other parts of Botolan," he said.
Let's pray for our kababayans in Botolan and other affected areas in Zambales and other provinces.


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Keatley Can Strike At The Curragh
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Ballinrobe was a complete disaster from a punting perspective with not one of my selections hitting the frame, let alone winning. However, apart from doing my conkers I enjoyed the day and it is a racecourse that I highly recommend paying a visit to. The locals really support the track and it was packed to the rafters on Tuesday evening. I have been to other tracks in Ireland for midweek meetings and I have yet to see crowds like I witnessed at Ballinrobe on Tuesday night.
|Adrian Keatley has his string in good nick.
The horse racing powers that be have decided to hold the Derby at The Curragh this weekend, despite the disaster that was the Guineas Festival. The course is in the midst of redevelopment and surely it would have made sense to run the race elsewhere this year with capacity limited to just over 6000. The HRI have stuck to their guns though, and the crowds will have to make do with marquees and mud.
One horse that won't mind what the weather does this evening is Sahreej, a 4yo son of Zebedee who is trained by local handler Adrian Keatley. This fella loves to get his toe in and I can't believe his price after a very encouraging run here on bad ground last time. He was staying on strongly at the finish of that 5f contest off a mark of 76 for Gary Carroll and on the evidence of that run the extra furlong tonight should be right up his street.
This horse has yet to win for Adrian Keatley, but he was a heavy ground winner off 83 for Charlie Hills at Newbury as a 2yo. He gets to race off a mark of 74 this evening and crack claimer Danny Sheehy takes off another 7lb so he is effectively racing off 9lb lower than last time when beaten just over 3L. Although the current ground description is yielding there is rain forecast so it could get softer, and at odds of 14/1 I think Sahreej will relish the underfoot conditions and he is a confident each way selection


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Communication Patterns in Children and Adolescents.
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While Hollywood can be obsessed with discovering the next "It" girl, they can be equally obsessed with finding the next heartthrob. The world may be perplexed about all the graphic nudity in television and film, that doesn't mean that there isn't a fair amount of eye candy for female viewers. From the sought-after popular guy to the mysterious bad boy, there is a little something for everyone when it comes to male actor crushes.
Yet, not all heartthrobs continue on their journey to become the next Brad Pitt. While there are a few Leonardo DiCaprios and Johnny Depps that were able to transition from their teeny bop days into full fledge movie stars, not all of these young hotties have been so lucky. In fact, it's pretty surprising to see how many promising young actors have quietly slipped into oblivion rather than go on to continue a successful acting career.
Whether it was due to mistakes in poor role choices or just that time wasn't friendly to them, some of these former hotties have since lost their appeal. Not everyone can land the roles that help propel them into superstar status, and some let their personal lives leak into professional careers. The public seems to have a short attention span when it comes to their favorite actors, and even the slightest deviations can cause a huge disruption in their career trajectory. Check out our list of the 15 former heartthrobs that lost their appeal, and see how Hollywood can turn on even the most promising young actors.
15 Ben Savage
As the younger brother of Fred Savage, there were obviously some pretty high hopes for Ben when he started his acting career. While he was included in some of his brother's onscreen endeavors, no one really remembers him from the characters he played in Little Monsters or The Wonder Years. Instead, he didn't become a star in his own right until he portrayed Cory Matthews in Boy Meets World. No one can deny that he started the series as an ultra adorable child actor, but he didn't exactly fit the mold for a teen heartthrob as the show progressed. With the series lasting seven years and then his character transitioning to the Girl Meets World spin-off, he obviously resonated with fans. Girls everywhere rooted for Cory and Topanga to have their fairytale ending, and therefore considered him an ultra desirable catch. However, age was definitely not a friend to Savage, and is now seen as anything but a heartthrob. From the short curly hair to the receding hairline, Savage isn't winning any Brad Pitt lookalike competitions anytime in the near future.
14 Rider Strong
When Rider Strong first started out acting at the tender age of just 9-years-old, there was a lot of promise into his budding career. Starring in the stage production of Les Miserables, he transitioned onto the small screen and even starred alongside Julie Andrews. Yet, he didn't reach heartthrob status until he appeared as Shawn Hunter in the hit series, Boy Meets World. As a 90's sitcom, Strong has to be forgiven for his grunge style and shaggy hairstyle. Yet, even looking back on him by today's standards still shows a great deal of appeal. Perhaps it was the bad boy status or maybe it was just that the audience needed a reprieve from his curly-haired counterpart, Ben Savage, but he was definitely a teen idol adored by girls everywhere. After the show ran its course, Strong didn't have much success transitioning into further TV or film portrayals. While he did appear in the thriller film, Cabin Fever (and its flop sequel Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever), he never regained his status as a heartthrob. Nowadays, he is pursuing a career in writing and directing, and is hoping he has more success behind the lens.
13 Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick is a hugely talented actor and singer that has received multiple accolades and awards, including two Tony Awards. However, he is probably best known for his portrayal in the 1986 iconic film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. While he may not have been the typical body builder type or had the dreamy baby blues like other film stars, Broderick's character had a type of swagger that made him instantly appealing. His ability to exude confidence in any given situation was more than just a character trait for the film, but actually leapt offscreen and made girls everywhere swoon over the simple word: Bueller. Although he's gone on to star in a number of stage and film portrayals, he never had the breakout role that would reach the same Ferris Bueller heartthrob status from his younger years. Nowadays, he seems to be more enthralled over playing the role of father and husband to his beautiful wife, Sarah Jessica Parker. While he may not be the public's dream man, he certainly seems to be able to keep SJP satisfied.
12 Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas had the makings of becoming the next Leonardo DiCaprio when he starred as Randy Taylor on the sitcom, Home Improvement. While men were watching for the power tools and adult humor, little girls everywhere were looking at Thomas with doe eyes. Sometimes there is a strange time between the phase of adorably cute and young dreamboat where teenagers can look a bit awkward, but Thomas didn't seem to have that phase. His face actually started to thin out from the chubby cheeks with ease, and he even started to develop a structured chin and jawline that made people excited to see what he would look like as a full grown adult. Yet, hopes were quickly dashed as he reverted back to the chubby cheeks look as he aged. Although he landed a few television roles after transitioning from a child actor, none ever compared to his success on Home Improvement. During his guest spots on Last Man Standing, people didn't even recognize him from his former heartthrob self.
11 Andrew Keegan
Andrew Keegan was first introduced as a young heartthrob during his stint on hit television shows, Party of Five and 7th Heaven. While he definitely cultivated a large female fanbase, things didn't go as swimmingly when he transitioned onto the big screen. The 90s style fully embraced the overuse of hair gel, but tastes drastically changed within the next decade. Even though Keegan's chiseled good looks held up well as he aged, his mental stability may not have fared as well. In 2009, Keegan faced physical abuse allegations from his then-girlfriend, and in 2011 Keegan was arrested after a disorderly house party. Yet, things got really interesting in 2015 when he organized a religious group that many characterized as "a cult." This New Age religious group was raided by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and arrests were made for the illegal selling of kombucha. Kombucha isn't exactly heroin or cocaine, but regardless, it was enough for there to be arrests. It's hard to tell what makes him most unappealing, but the whole cult association thing ranks at the top of the list.
10 Ralph Macchio
Although Ralph Macchio has been in a number of feature films, he is probably best known for his role in the Karate Kid series and the 1983 classic, The Outsiders. Back in the 80s, Macchio was seen as the ultra cute Italian heartthrob that had some seriously sexy hair. Although he has appeared on a number of film and television series since peaking in the 80s, age hasn't been a friend to Macchio. From his stint on Ugly Betty to his brief cameo on HBO's Entourage, he never truly reached movie star status like in his younger days. The closest that he came to rising star status would have been in his portrayal as Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, but he was definitely overshadowed by Marisa Tomei's Oscar-winning performance. Afterwards, Macchio made a brief comeback into the public eye on Season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, but he was ultimately eliminated from the competition. While he still remains a very likable persona, he isn't exactly having the girls screaming his name or daydreaming about his now-thinning hair.
9 Emilio Estevez
While there was once an argument as to who was the better offspring of Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez or Charlie Sheen, Emilio definitely came out the winner. While he may not have had the hugely successful television career like his brother Charlie, he wins the competition purely because he didn't indulge in the drugs and prostitution like his brother. Estevez was part of the infamous Brat Pack in the 80s, and was paired alongside other hotties like Sean Penn and Rob Lowe. He is most known for his role in such hit films as The Outsiders and Young Guns, but he officially achieved heartthrob status for his role as the hot jock, Andrew Clark, in The Breakfast Club. Although fans may not have been able to see the resemblance with his father, Martin Sheen, when Estevez was young and built, they can definitely see the resemblance now. Fortunately, Estevez has kept his flowing auburn locks, but he's also added a few pounds to his once-built frame. Nowadays, he looks like a spitting image of his thin-lipped father, but has some ill-groomed facial hair to try and distract from his now-fuller face.
8 Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin first became introduced to audiences as a soap opera actor on The Doctors, and has had a consistently successful television career ever since. Starring on a number of sitcoms and miniseries, Baldwin is probably most known for his role on the hit show, 30 Rock. He isn't only thought of as an actor, and is actually considered a comedic actor due to his quick-witted humor. Appearing multiple times on Saturday Night Live and even chose to appear alongside Jerry Seinfeld in an episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Baldwin is considered a multitalented actor that has been able to further his career long after the heartthrob days were put to bed. While his looks haven't gone completely downhill since his heartthrob days, that doesn't mean his appeal has stayed at the same level. Having a number of public snafus, the public hasn't thought of him as an ultra attractive celebrity in quite a long time. From calling his daughter "a little pig" to the homophobic rants on social media, Baldwin is no longer the A-list heartthrob he once was.
7 Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson instantly hit heartthrob status when he starred as the bad boy misfit in the 80s classic, The Breakfast Club. While some girls dreamed over the high school jock, it was Nelson that perfectly portrayed the John Bender character that girls lusted after. Proving that girls love a bad boy, Ally Sheedy's character was the perfect fit to go with his smoking and rebellious behavior. However, his career never seemed to achieve the same success in during his later film portrayals. Although he starred alongside some of Hollywood's hottest actors, not even Robert De Niro could help him back to movie star status. As his career started to dwindle, unfortunately, so did his looks. While once known for his flowing brown locks that seemed ever so cool, the hair took on a totally new identity when he was seen at events and on the red carpet. Not only did it look completely unmanageable, but Nelson no longer seemed to care at all about his outward appearance. That definitely hasn't helped him to achieve more prominent film roles, and it hasn't helped in improving his status as a heartthrob either.
6 Skeet Ulrich
When Skeet Ulrich was first introduced to audiences through his film portrayals, there were high hopes for this dashing actor compared to a younger Johnny Depp. He definitely had the chiseled looks and dark features like Depp, and even leaned towards the darker roles on the big screen. While he may have played the villain in the first Scream film, audiences could definitely see how Sidney Prescott could fall for him in the first place. He may not have played an actual "villain" in The Craft, but he wasn't exactly playing the nice guy either. Ulrich perfectly played the infatuated boy toy in the film, and had many female fans wishing they knew a bit of witchcraft themselves. Although there was a time when Skeet Ulrich was on the fast track to superstar status, his career hit a few bumps after a number of flopped films. In the fast-paced entertainment industry, fans can quickly move on to the next big thing, which is basically what happened with Ulrich. While his star was falling, the Zac Efrons and Joseph Gordon-Levitts were quickly climbing the entertainment ladder.
5 Freddie Prinze Jr.
Freddie Prinze Jr. started off his acting career in the 90s in the sitcom, Family Matters, but quickly transitioned to the big screen. He became a huge hit among female fans, especially with his portrayals in hit films like She's All That and the I Know What You Did Last Summer film series. Coined as the sought-after popular guy, he was perfect for the type of films that had girls swooning over onscreen characters. Yet, a string of film snafus like the Scooby-Doo films didn't exactly help his cool-guy persona to flourish. In fact, that seemed to be the downhill slide for his film acting career. Turning to television sometimes helps out actors that aren't making it big on the silver screen, but small parts on lackluster shows weren't his ticket back to the limelight. While he did have a small part as a guest star on Friends, his male nanny role wasn't bringing the sexy back. Nowadays, he is seen as just another washed up actor from the 90s, and has lost any swagger he might have once had.
4 Val Kilmer
There aren't many stars that can boast being in as many blockbuster hit films like Val Kilmer. From starring alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun to playing Jim Morrison in The Doors, Kilmer was even one of the rare actors that became the iconic Batman character on the big screen. However, he didn't exactly keep his Batman physique as he aged. In 2010, the public saw some snapshots of Kilmer and were astounded by his weight gain. While there were some that wondered why they hadn't seen him in film for quite some time, one look at his overweight photos and they quickly understood why. However, Kilmer apparently recognized the need to shed those pounds, and in 2012 he started to chronicle his new health kick via social media. He posted his weight loss progress for all to see, but then people started to wonder if he was actually dieting in a healthy way. Some even described him as looking gaunt since the weight loss looked so extreme. Regardless of how the public can quickly turn against their favorite celebrities, the fact of the matter is that Kilmer can't seem to reach that magic heartthrob medium that he was when he was the Dark Knight.
3 Arnold Schwarzenegger
When Arnold Schwarzenegger first started out as a film actor, he may not have received any heartthrob points as Conan the Barbarian from those that aren't into the whole steroid-riddled look. However, there are those that really went for the body builder type, and he certainly wasn't lacking in his ability to get the ladies. Starring in hugely popular films like the Predator and the Terminator series, Schwarzenegger was the reigning action film star for a full decade during the height of his popularity. Fans were so enamored with his bulging biceps and chiseled good looks that they were even able to overlook his thick and often difficult to decipher accent. As he aged and transitioned into the political world, he kept some of his appeal since he gained credibility by marrying into the Kennedy family. Yet, all that changed with the utterance of three little words: Mildred the Maid. When it was discovered that Schwarzenegger was not only having an affair with his maid, but also fathered a love-child with her, the public didn't take too kindly to his cheating ways. This was amplified exponentially when the first pictures of Mildred were released. After seeing what he was willing to throw away a loving woman like Maria Shriver for, he lost any shred of appeal he had left.
2 Andrew McCarthy
As part of the 80s Brat Pack, Andrew McCarthy had the boyish good looks that was perfect for the era. His hair was perfectly wispy, he had kind eyes, and most importantly, he was thrown into roles that made him seem like the perfect man. Starring as the sought-after dreamboat in Pretty in Pink and the eternal good guy in Less Than Zero, even his character in Mannequin was ultra likeable and appealing to female fans. While he's starred in a number of films since his peak in the 80s, he seems to be forever engrained in the public's mind through his earlier work. However, those boyish good looks that once drew in throngs of screaming female fan have long since been put to rest. Nowadays, he has lost all the appeal that initially caused fans to see him as physically attractive. Unlike other stars that achieved fame during that same era, McCarthy now looks like a grandpa rather than a former movie star.
1 Mickey Rourke
When Mickey Rourke first started off as an actor, hopes were definitely high for his potential on the silver screen. Not only did the camera seem to love him, but he was immensely talented as an actor. Since his very first film was released in 1979, he had back-to-back films starring alongside some of the hottest women in Hollywood. While each of his films had their very own appeal, it was the 1986 film, 9 ½ Weeks, that was truly his breakout moment as a Hollywood heartthrob. Starring alongside Kim Basinger, Rourke had sex appeal that was insurmountable. Rourke continued to make films all throughout the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and is still considered one of Hollywood's most talented actors. He has starred in the Sin City film series, the Iron Man film series, and even won an Oscar for his portrayal as Randy "The Ram" Robinson in The Wrestler. While he has definitely maintained his status as a working actor in Hollywood, he lost his heartthrob status when he started his adventures to the plastic surgeon's office. His new look is almost unrecognizable in comparison to his early days in the business, and it leaves fans wondering why he would have ruined his naturally good looks in the first place.
Sources: Fox News, People, Inquisitr


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The outstanding Osorno Volcano has a privileged panoramic view of fields, forests and lakes from its summit. The ascent is a magical experience. It's a moment of encounter with nature and oneself.
Moreover, its shape ideally synthesizes what a volcano means. Its colors are unique as well as its slopes and its summit. In fact, for almost every day of the year it remains covered with white and always virgin snow.
The Osorno Volcano is located 60 kilometers from the Northwest of Puerto Varas, in Chile. It has an altitude of 2,661 meters. And thanks to its height you will admire an imposing and typical postcard of the landscape of this Chilean region.
This 2-day mountaineering tour starts in San Martin of the Andes, on the Argentina side. From there we'll go in direction to the Cardenal Samoré International Pass. Once we finish the immigration papers we'll continue to Puerto Montt. After lunch, we'll keep walking to the Osorno Volcano hut, where we'll spend the night. This mountain lodge has food and drinks services, beds and toilet facilities.
In our second day we'll have breakfast and start the ascent to the Osorno Volcano summit. The first section is by a footpath. Then we'll cross a small glacier, which is gradually taking an inclination of 50 degrees. In the last section, we must use fixed ropes in order to ensure the ascent and descent.
Once we reach the summit and after a well-deserved rest, we'll return down to the mountain hut. The round trip will take us around 10 hours. Once we are in the refuge, we go back to the city of San Martin de los Andes.
Finally, keep in mind that this is a demanding ascent. Therefore, you need to have a good physical condition and a basic mountaineering knowledge.
So, if you are ready for this big adventure please get in touch with me and book your place. I can promise you will live a unique expedition in one of the best spots of the Andes.
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Don't make the decision to quit your day job
I know you're eager to get started, but that doesn't mean throwing in the towel on your current employment status. At the moment, you have your most important base covered – your financial one. Your employment is giving you the financial means to start your own business, so get a plan into place to help ease the transition.
Could you start, by getting a plan into place to go part-time after a certain amount of time? How about your current attitude to being employed – could you change that, to make your situation more bearable, until you do leave?
Find a reputable training company
You already have most of skills needed to become a VA, but do you have the business skills to run your own business? Running your own business can be stressful and time-consuming – and that's why it pays to not do it alone. If you want to save yourself a lot of stress and wasted money and time, find a reputable training company to help make the transition faster and easier for you.
Look for a training company that has a great track record, provides ongoing training and CPD Accreditation. You'll also want business support too, so ensure the company you opt for, gives you the marketing, financial planning and client management strategies and tools you need, to make your business a success.
Have a plan for your VA business
We've ensured your financial bases are covered, now you need to get a plan into place for getting your business up and running. This includes marketing and social media, client attraction, where to find your ideal clients and the goals you're aiming for (and how to achieve them).
Having a plan in place also ensures you're focused on your strengths, whilst working only with the clients you want to work with, in a way that suits you.
Think about the longer term vision for you, your family and your business!
Get the legalities of business sorted
Ensure that you have your legal bases covered. Setting up as a sole trader is the easiest option, but it also carries greater personal financial risk. A Limited Company, on the other hand, means your business and personal finances aren't linked together.
Also, ensure you have both Data Protection and Professional Indemnity Insurance. Not only will they help protect you and your business, they're essential, if you want to look professional and install confidence in your clients.
Build your reputation – and a portfolio
Now you can look to build your online presence. This is where you're likely to get most of your clients from, so it pays to take the time to get it right. Start networking and building your relationship with contacts now. Offer introductory rates, to get clients in and start using these initial clients to help you build a portfolio of work and some glowing testimonials.
I'd also suggest you get yourself a Facebook business page, Twitter profile and/or LinkedIn profile, to start interacting with potential clients, potential referral partners and to raise your profile.
By following these simple steps, before you make the leap from paid employment to self-employment, you'll ensure you're giving your VA business the best possible start - without jeopardising your health, finances or sanity!
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Saturday Science Exploration Series: Feeding, Function and Fossils: Why Mammal Skulls Are My BFFs
Feeding, Function and Fossils: Why Mammal Skulls Are My BFFs
Matthew J. Ravosa, Professor of Biological Sciences
Among animals with backbones, mammals are noteworthy for placing a greater emphasis on the oral processing of their highly variable diets. This imparts a distinctive signature on the skull, teeth and jaws which can be used to unravel the dietary and feeding behaviors of extinct mammals. To this end, recent and ongoing experimental research in the Ravosa lab will be discussed regarding the development, function and evolution of the mammalian skull and feeding apparatus, focusing in particular on how such work can illuminate our understanding of fossil remains.


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I was told by a coworker years ago about his time as a police officer. Some guy was getting mad at this officer, so the officer shoved his shoulder patch into the guy's face and asked, "You know what sheriff means?"
The guy didn't know. He's not an etymologist. Besides, it was rhetorical. A setup for the punchline.
"It means closest to God," the officer stated.
"Sheriff" doesn't mean that, by the way. But it offers a peak into America's relation to Authority.
Authority is God in this country. They are infallible and must never be questioned. They are perfect and must never be doubted. If God has a plan, then the Authority is surely a part of it. Make no mistake: this is a bad thing.
Let me be clear: when I say Authority, I am talking about those who have legal powers over others, namely law enforcement. I'm not talking about scientists or experts in specific fields. This is going to be more of an indictment on the culture surrounding the Authority rather than Authority itself. Law enforcement are a vital part of almost every society. No, this is about a culture that enables the unjust to abuse their Authority. Any criticism trips over the Thin Blue Line.
The Thin Blue Line, to me, are groups like Blue Lives Matter and Police Lives matter and those who share the same thinking. To them, it is the line drawn in the sand. It is the liminal threshold between civility and savagery. At the same time, it is a defense. The Authority, they would say, are risking their lives every single day protecting you from thugs and criminals. They liken police to warriors. They compare law enforcement to Marvel's The Punisher. There is a war being fought and we don't have time to second guess the Authority.
I have a problem with this kind of thinking and I hope that you do, too. Police are not warriors. They are not embattled soldiers behind enemy lines fighting an endless war against the barbarians. Policing is not war. Let Major Colvin put it better:
Wars need enemies. If police are going to war, who are the enemies? Criminals, you say. Most would be inclined to agree with that. However, I think you have to look deeper. In every war, we dehumanize the enemy. It's easier to fight them. It's easier to justify our actions against them. So if a criminal is the enemy, it's easier to disregard their rights. Beating them becomes justified. Eventually, the ends justify the means. If someone criticizes the Authority, the line gets bolstered and reinforced.
This happened with the rise of Black Lives Matter. Almost immediately, you had groups such as Blue Lives Matter and Police Lives Matter appeared. I have an inherent problem with the Blue/Police Lives Matter: they already do.
If a cop or anyone in law enforcement is attacked, their attacker is usually caught. A lot of times, it is almost instant. Then, that suspect is almost always (Honestly, I don't even know of any times it doesn't happen. I'm sure if it had, we'd hear how unfair it is how a murderer got off so easily) found guilty. Then they are sentenced to prison for a long time.
Despite this, you have some states expressing desire to effectively make law enforcement a protected class. They want to make the assault or murder of a police officer a hate crime. As a black man, I have one small problem with this: a police officer can always take off the uniform; I cannot take off my black skin. A cop can quit being an officer, but a lesbian woman can't turn straight.
Really, the Blue/Police Lives Matter "movement" is just a reaction to Black people asking for help mitigating systemic bias within the Justice system. There is no real grievance from the Blue/Police Lives Matter groups. There is no real goal other than them muddying the situation. Like I said, they are reactionaries. If something negative is said about law enforcement, they come with a counter. Meanwhile, they ignore actual police abuse such as Marcus Jeter, Tamir Rice, or Walter Scott. It hurts the narrative they have built up.
I don't know exactly when the Authority became as gods in this county, but I consider it a big step towards fascism. The outrageous will become normal and boring. What surprises us will be an everyday occurrence. Rights will erode slowly. We already have our tools to fight against this encroaching specter.
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In a two-hour Elementary special, a mysterious wounded woman named Lin Wen shows up on Holmes' (Jonny Lee Miller) and Watson's (Lucy Liu) doorstep saying her life is in danger. She claims to be a realtor who knew Sherlock's brother Mycroft. When Holmes and Watson ask why she didn't go to the police, she says they ask too many questions. Watson finds the woman's story dubious.
Lin Wen is portrayed by Samantha Quan. The Canadian-born actress has appeared on dozens of TV shows including on NCIS (Amy Lyndon), Suburgatory (Candi), The Mentalist (Megan Parker), CSI: Miami (Jane Bartlett), Grey's Anatomy (Shelly Boden), The Closer and Medium, among others. Quan is also recognized for her roles in the films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Lori) and 4 Wedding Planners (Tina). Elementary usually airs Sundays at 10pm. On April 10, CBS will air two new episodes back to back at 9pm and 10pm.


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In the TV movie Revenge Porn, 18-year-old Peyton Harris is mortified when she discovers nude photos of her have been distributed to everyone she knows. To make matters worse, they've been posted on a revenge porn website called exmyex.com. When Peyton's mother Elaine (Elisabeth Rohm) reports the violation of privacy, the police don't do enough. So Elaine starts her own investigation which will lead her to the owner of exmyex.com.
Daughter Peyton is portrayed by Tiera Skovbye. The Canadian-born actress is known for her roles in the TV movies The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story (Elizabeth Berkley) and Sugarbabies (Tessa Bouillette), among others. She's also recognized for her roles in the films Forever 16 (Raven) and Wishing Well (Sam Turner). Skovbye will appear next on the big screen in the film Midnight Sun with Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Revenge Porn premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, June 18 at 10pm.


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Nathaniel Development Corporation provides land development services. This requires a great deal of time and expertise. Any use of raw land must blend with the environment and surrounding communities, be architected for form and purpose, and be prototyped, reviewed and researched for potential issues. It must also be subjected to numerous tests to ensure engineering soundness, and finally approved by numerous governmental agencies and other interested parties. Nathaniel can help:
Find the Land. The first stage is finding developable land. To do this expertly requires a seasoned research team and a network of external contacts, including local government officials, business leaders, real estate brokers, etc. This due diligence process helps Nathaniel locate land with maximum potential.
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Plan Land Use. Next, we draft architectural plans for the proposed economic use of the raw land, for example, family and senior housing communities, professional office sites, retail outlets or research and manufacturing facilities.
Facilitate the Entitlement Process. Then, we submit the proposed plans to the appropriate governmental entities. This "entitlement process" involves "earning" multiple critical sign-offs and approvals required for the newly proposed land use.
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He holds a Master of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique-Electronique-Automatique of Paris.


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