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If you are busy with your work, your home and your family, then life can get extremely overwhelming. The uplifting news is that we have a scope of reasonable domestic cleaning services to give customers a delightfully clean and getting home!
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1991 Eddie Lawson Signed Cagiva Corse MotoGP Race Worn Helmet
Shoei helmet used by American road racer Eddie Lawson. The Californian, a former four-time 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion, used this helmet during his first season riding for the Cagiva Corse Racing Team. He is ranked third on the all-time MotoGP class (then known as 500GP) wins list with 31 victories. After finishing his motorcycle career, Lawson pursued a career in open-wheel single-seater racing in the United States competing in the Indy Lights series and eventually into CART IndyCar Series.
The helmet has Lawson's double intertwined angled red bands overlaying the white base color. On the front top of the helmet is an Agip fuel oil six-legged dog decal just above the Shoei lettering. To the right of these Eddie Lawson has personally signed the helmet with a black marker pen. The helmet comes as last used with its radio still installed. This was a system not used at all races and we believe this could be the helmet from the USA round held at Laguna Seca.
Item comes with a full Certificate Of Authenticity

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Stuff The Bus 2021 presented by Mosaic
It's October… and that means our annual Stuff the Bus event is back! Please mark your calendars now for Sunday, October 17th and plan to donate non-perishable food items at all Manatee County Publix locations and help us Stuff the Bus!
Since the first Stuff the Bus event twelve years ago, this event has evolved to include many Community Partners, including: Mosaic, United Way Suncoast, iHeart Media, Publix, Herald Tribune, the School District of Manatee County, and of course, the School District of Manatee County Transportation Staff.
We are thrilled to have Mosaic as our presenting sponsor this year. Cablish & Gentile CPA's, LLC has also offered their financial support of our 2021 event!
All proceeds and donated food will benefit The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS. Please stop by your local Publix in Manatee (now 18 stores) to donate non-perishable food items and help us to #FeedManatee!
Sunday, October 17, 2021
All Manatee County Publix Locations
Goal: Raise 150,000 pounds of food to feed Manatee County residents!
All volunteers for Stuff the Bus must pre-register due to COVID-19 safety precautions. For more information about Stuff the Bus, click here.
Please join us as to help feed those in need in Manatee County! We are proudly celebrating the 21st Anniversary of our annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Guests will enjoy this symbolic meal of soup and bread, demonstrating that together, we can fill the bowls of our neighbors in need.
Empty Bowls will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Manatee Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch (LWR).
To help, restaurants can provide soup, businesses can sponsor the event, and individuals and businesses can purchase tickets using the buttons below. Show your support for Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee and help us #FEEDMANATEE!
Click here for more information.
Please join us for our 16th Annual Shoebox Collection on December 4th at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge. We need 1,000 shoeboxes to deliver to seniors throughout Manatee County. These boxes are oftentimes their only holiday presents. Many of our seniors live alone and are so grateful to receive a special gift box during the holiday season. Please help us bring joy this year for Manatee County seniors.
If you can sponsor to help fill boxes, or donate filled boxes, we need your help! Click here for more information.
Donor Spotlight
Special thanks to the Bishop-Parker Foundation for their generous grant to Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. This vital funding helps programs like #Food4Families which is necessary to so many families affected by the global pandemic. Since March 2020, this program has distributed over 1.3 million meals to local families.
If you are interested in learning more about our current funding needs, there are opportunities for you to help, too! Contact us to find out how!
Volunteer Spotlight
Bringing smiles to our Home-delivered Meal clients – that's what brings joy to Cindy, a volunteer at Meals on Wheels PLUS.
Originally from St. Louis, and of course a Cardinals fan, Cindy and her family moved to Florida about 15 years ago. After teaching at various schools on the East and West Coasts of Florida, she retired last year. Cindy did a simple Google search 'volunteering opportunities in Manatee County' and found us.
What is volunteering like for Cindy? "I can't say enough about how friendly the staff is at Meals on Wheels PLUS! They make volunteering so enjoyable," she says.
What's gives Cindy the most satisfaction from volunteering? "I love being with the people and knowing that I am helping others. One client is waiting for me when I make a delivery with a smile on his face" she says. Inspired by Cindy's story? You can become a volunteer today by registering here.
Community Spotlight
Goodwill Manasota is a valued Community Partner. As a designated drop-off location, they are an integral part of collecting critically-needed food items to help #FeedManatee.
Through August of this year, we have collected over 67,000 pounds of food through the Goodwill Manasota locations. Be sure to visit your nearest Goodwill Manasota location and donate food that can greatly assist local families.
As an independent food bank, The Food Bank of Manatee relies 100% on community support. Monetary and food donations go a long way toward combating hunger in our local community! Look for the yellow barrel to make your donation and get involved today! Click here for food drop-off locations.


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Eintracht deceived Frankfurt to keep Philip Kostic in his ranks.
The hottest day of the transfer window did not go unnoticed. At least that's what Gianluca Di Marzio says. According to the Italian journalist, Eintracht Frankfurt used a ploy to keep a key player in their ranks.
Filip Kostic – because we're talking about him – has been linked with a move to Lazio for a long time. The club from the Italian capital was supposed to close the deal on the last day of the window. But in the end, the Serb did not join the team from the Eternal City, which prepared a special place for the non-EU player.
So what stopped the 28-year-old from changing the club's colors? Originally, the media blamed the Romans, stating that it was their fault. You can find information on the Internet that the authorities sent an offer to the wrong email address.
This information has been corrected by DiMarzio. A respected journalist revealed that Eintracht was involved in the whole case. According to him, the German club deliberately sent the wrong email address to Italy, and then informed the Serbian player that the Romans were not interested in him.
– The German club used all means to stop Kostik. Even "difficult" – wrote Gianluca Di Marzio.
However, the circumstances of this situation were completely different. The Lazio authorities were willing to pay 10 million euros in addition to bonuses to Kostik. In turn – it turns out – the Frankfurt-based club did not have to get rid of the player.
It seems that the football player himself knew about this fraud. The Germans' ploy was to be discovered by his agent, and Ramadan.
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Goal Zero, the maker of portable batteries both big and small, is rolling out its all-new Yeti X models at CES. They range in sizes suitable for home backup power to everyday on-the-go charging.
The Yeti X lineup expands from four to six models, all with USB-C Power Delivery and faster solar charging, thanks to MPPT (maximum power point tracking). They're also adding regulated 12V ports for better compatibility with devices like portable fridges.
At the top of the range is the 6000X, "the most powerful Yeti to date." It's designed to run critical home circuits for days at a time. The top three Yeti X models have been bumped from 1500W to 2000W AC inverters, suitable for powering most household appliances. They can also be charged twice as fast as previous models. At the low end of the new range is the relatively compact and lightweight 200X.
Although Goal Zero doesn't list specs, the model number is a rough indicator of each battery's capacity in watt-hours. Models announced include the Yeti 6000X, 3000X, 1500X, 1000X, 500X, and 200X.
The company is also updating the Yeti App to version 3.0. It shows historical energy flows broken down by days, weeks, months, and years with varying precision. Users can also select customized charging modes to optimize battery lifespan. For example, "Battery Saver Mode" ensures the Yeti X only charges up to 85 percent and never discharges below 15 percent.
The Yeti 200X is available now, but the beefier batteries will be released "throughout 2020," according to Goal Zero. No prices were given.


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Facing the prospect of a potential virtual UK Internet Governance Forum Meeting (UK IGF) for the second year in a row, we felt significantly more prepared than we did the first time around. With over a year of virtual conferences and increasing familiarity amongst organisers, panellists and participants with the virtual platforms and digital conference etiquette, we felt sure that we could deliver another great event. We made the early decision not to attempt a hybrid conference given the uncertainties both in legal restrictions that might be in place six months in advance, but also the willingness of participants to travel into London and attend an in-person event; plus the additional at-risk costs and planning time should a switch to a completely digital event be mandated at the last minute. In hindsight, this perhaps overly cautious approach proved to be completely correct, although it was a real pleasure to organise an impromptu in person social event on the evening of the first day attended by 30 of us.
The UK Internet Governance Forum (UK IGF) is the national IGF for the United Kingdom. IGFs are an initiative led by the United Nations for the discussion of public policy issues relating to the internet. A key distinguishing feature of IGFs is that they are based on the multi-stakeholder model – all sectors of society meet as equals to exchange ideas and discuss best practices. The purpose of IGFs is to facilitate a common understanding of how to maximise the opportunities of the internet whilst mitigating the risks and challenges that the internet presents. While IGF's are always recorded, streamed and open to virtual participation and, until 2020, the meeting has always taken place in person.
With the help of our excellent multi-stakeholder steering committee, our first step was to implement the lessons learnt from 2020. After reviewing the feedback we decided this meant (1) we should prioritise morning sessions – these had a much higher attendance rate, (2) have fewer sessions – virtual is tiring and people are often multi-tasking, (3) push harder on diversity – it's not enough to have a diverse event, we need to strive for each panel to be diverse, and (4) barely anyone goes to virtual networking events, even if you send them biscuits.
This year we focused in on two half day mornings delivered virtually: Wednesday 20th October and Thursday 21st October 2021. This focused our sessions and delivered two keynote presentations, the traditional UK IGF address from the Digital Minister – this year, Chris Philp MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and a second keynote from Yih-Choung Teh – Group Director, Strategy and Research, Ofcom.
The newly appointed Minister outlined the government's approach to online regulation – a careful balance of placing the onus on platforms to protect users from harm, while also preserving freedom of speech, promoting innovation, and ensuring a proportionate risk-based approach. The shared findings from Ofcom's recent research – the Online Nation and Technology Futures – unsurprisingly the pandemic has fuelled increased internet usage and streaming – which has doubled. The pandemic has also highlighted existing inequalities in the way we access the internet (is a mobile only access sufficient?), but the internet also continues to drive innovation and new approaches – some of which stick around longer than others (remember when House Party was all the rage?). The "DIY" video was popular in 2020, but there was also a high reported rate of potentially harmful experiences, particularly among children – which highlights the challenges ahead for Ofcom as the future Online Safety regulator.
We had some excellent panels throughout the day, this included a lively debate on the future of the UK's data protection regime (to GDPR or not to GDPR), a sobering discussion on gender-based violence and some predictions on the future of the internet. We also delved into the many faces of cybercrime, considered the environmental footprint of the internet and returned to a regular subject at the UK IGF – tackling online harm while preserving freedom of expression with a closer look at the government's Draft Online Safety Bill as it strives to balance these objectives.
To push our commitment to diversity above and beyond the previous year we pledged to organise the UK IGF with a commitment to champion underrepresented voices, signing ourselves up to the Future of London's Speaker Diversity Pledge. The speakers participating in this year's event were more representative of the UK than ever, with 58% of speakers being female, and just over a third Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME).
For the first year ever, we collected stats on some light touch demographics of the attendees. We were delighted to see that the largest category of attendees were newcomers to the IGF, that 18-25 year olds were the largest demographic age, the sector breakdown highlighted that industry, with 28% of attendees, made up the largest attendance, with civil society making up 20%. This compared with the UN IGF where 18% of attendees are from industry, and 39% civil society. Attracting a broader base of attendees from civil society might be a priority for 2022 then.
For the second year in a row, we were delighted to welcome a diversity of funding the UK IGF. This year we thank Donuts, ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), and The UK Chapter of the Internet Society for supporting us in funding this important event. We are open to expressions of funding for 2022, contact [email protected].
For the first time, we have now also implemented a general mailing list to hear updates about the UK IGF – please do sign up here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/3R2A-96E/uk-i-gf-updates.
Our final challenge for 2021: networking. After suffering an 85% drop out rate on our virtual networking in 2020, we braved a small networking session in London for those who were able to join. While the turnout was small, the drop out was lower than 2020 and the conversation was lively and enthusiastic. Maybe, just maybe, this is a glimmer of how we might have our cake and eat it too – a dynamic virtual event with speakers joining from anywhere in the world followed by one or more regional get togethers in our local communities around the UK to discuss the topic of the day face to face.
As always, it's time we turn our minds towards the United Nations IGF and share our UK musings into the global conversations. I hope to see some of you there – in person in Poland, or joining online from wherever in the world you reside.


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There are a couple of walkthroughs available for the recently released game from Dontnod Entertainment, the same folk behind the terminally forgotten Remember Me, giving gamers a look at the multiple-choice gameplay for the title Life Is Strange.
The walkthroughs are available for both Xbox One and PS4 renditions of the game (and it's also available on PC and the old-gen consoles in case you were wondering) where they cover the entirety of the first episode of the Indigo Prophecy-esque game.
It starts out giving gamers the impression that it's like Ellen Page in a Donnie Darko flick. But after the frightening little sequence relating to a future event fades away, we're stuck with the first 10 or so minutes grinding on like a whiny teenage drama. Thankfully, things pick back up and the tone slowly begins to change as the story unfolds. It never truly leaves teenage drama-land, though. So if you're in this for an action-oriented thrill-ride, you're looking into the wrong quick-time adventure.
You can check out the complete walkthrough for the Xbox One version below, courtesy of GamerrZombie.
The game's David Cage-style quick-time design – popularized in games like Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls – seems to work well enough.
Life Is Strange definitely isn't for everyone, though. The pace is very slowed down and there's a lot of internal monologue that will likely appeal to certain groups more than others. Thrills, high-stakes events and non-stop action isn't really on the cards, and Dontnod has moved away from the action-oriented space they created with Remember Me for something more keyed into the young adult demographic who prefer novellas over action flicks.
The second walkthrough comes courtesy of YouTuber MKIceandFire. They offer up a 1080p HD rendition from the PS4. You can check out their walkthrough below.
The interesting thing about it is that you have two different walkthroughs with two different approaches to the gameplay. You can grasp an idea of what makes the game unique and how different approaches to the scenarios can alter the outcomes.
While the gameplay itself definitely doesn't seem to strike my fancy much, I do have to admit that the replay values could be very well intact for anyone who enjoys this more slowed-down approach to storytelling and character development.
You can pick up a digital copy of Life Is Strange right now for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and PC. Need to learn more about the game? Feel free to check out the official website.


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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Will There Be Spinning Wheels In Heaven?
Spinning wool is such a domestic pastime. I love domesticity. Busying myself around the house comes as natural to me as breathing. I am what my mom refers to as a "putzer." Inside or outside, I am completely contented caring for my little home acre.
This may be the last pic of a washcloth and sachet for a while...because my hook is moving over to this lovely project, the Anne scarf by MK Carroll.
I received an award from the very nice Jean. The rules say I have to pass it on to seven of my favorite blogs.
Here goes...there's Emily, Sherry, Beverly, Brin, Ruthann, YaYa, and Deb. I have many more "favorite" blogs...I need to take time to add them to my "Blog Buddies" list.
Please accept this award from me and ...
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Link the person from whom you received your award.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put the links of those blogs on to your blog.
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them!
Here's hoping you are enjoying making a home.
"The happiness of the domestic fireside is the first boon of heaven."
~Thomas Jefferson
6 comments:
- tea time and roses said...
Hello Amy!
Thank you so much for the beautiful award! I am both humbled and moved that you enjoy Tea Time! Blogging has allowed me to meet so many lovely ladies, and I thank each of you for all the encouragement that you give...heartfelt indeed. Amy my goodness your crocheting is absolutely lovely! I knit, but crochet is so beautiful and cannot be duplicated with knitting needles! Like your spinning, I have promised myself to one day learn the lovely art of crochet. You know Amy, there just may be spinning is Heaven!! :o) What is so grand, we will spin and never get tired! :o)
Again, thank you so much for the beautiful award!
Beverly - August 28, 2008 at 11:08 PM
- YayaOrchid said...
Oh, my goodness!! This is the first ever award I win, I'm so thrilled! Thank you so much for thinking of me. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to do this, but I'll try and follow your instructions in passing it on. The hard part will be deciding which blogs, they're all wonderful!
I really enjoyed your post as spinning is something dear to my heart also. I too have longed for a spinning wheel, but they are rather costly. I still have hopes of someday getting one. But you know what? You can still spin, but using a drop spindle, which is like a little wooden yo-yo. I made a post about it a while back. It's very cheap too, under $20! In fact, mine cost like $15, I think. I also have another one that cost only $10, and spinning on them is SO MUCH FUN!! So don't give up hope, Amy, spinning is something you can do! - August 28, 2008 at 11:22 PM
- Tracy Batchelder said...
The scarf is going to be lovely. You're off to a great start on it.
- August 30, 2008 at 12:02 PM
- Emily said...
Hi mom! Thanks for the award....it was so nice to come home to that. Now I have one for you! Visit my blog to pick it up!
Emily - August 31, 2008 at 12:50 AM
- Aunt Ruthie said...
Hi Amy, thank you so much for the wonderful award and lovely comments about my blog...so glad you found me because now I have found you! I love the passion you have for home....we need more mama's like you in the world! God bless you!
Love, Ruthann - September 1, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- Creations from my heart said...
You have an award waiting for you...Come over to my blog. Blessings...Sherry
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Intermediate care is a term used to describe a range of health and social care services available to adults 18 years old and over. These services are designed to:
How can intermediate care help?
Adults referred to intermediate care require a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive assessment and be in need of the services of more than one discipline i.e. nursing, social work, occupational therapy, home care & support, community matron, and physiotherapy. Intermediate care is not a substitute for services provided by any one particular discipline e.g. district nursing or physiotherapy only.
Where is the service provided from? There are currently 5 intermediate care teams based in the following localities
When is the service provided? The service is delivered 7 days a week. Either in the clients own home (approx. 7am to 11pm for Durham and for Darlington 8am - 8pm ) or in a designated intermediate care unit where they have access to carer support 24/7. How do people access the service? The service is accessible 24 hours a day 7 days a week, referrals are received from: a) Hospital wards, admissions units and accident and emergency departments - to enable patients to be discharged; b) From community services such as district nurses, GPs, community matrons or mobile warden services.
'Care received was fantastic and I was very well looked after and very impressed.'
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Alex's 8th Birthday Party
Take Off
Jörgen Wennberg
Thu 21 Sep 2017 18:24
Having no kids of his age, Alex invited the whole World Arc Fleet to his Birthday Party. He made himself all the birthday invitations and passed them on to all the boats during the day. An 8 year old boy waiting for the first guests to arrive… On this special day everything is aloud: coke, sweets, chips….happy boy! Beautiful sunset light while waiting for the guests to arrive. The guests are arriving! Dan and Em on Skyelark and the Russians Andreij and his 3 (!) Sergej on Arabela. These guys were not shy when giving their birthday present. Alex received a kalashnikov knife! Daddy is the game leader and arranged all sorts of games for everyone. Alex, Inez, Bob on Lexington and Bill on Owl going for the football. Many people came with nice presents. Val from Tulla Mhor, Barbara from Altair and Eileen from Aurora as well Alex's "extra daddy" Lasse and Anne from Sandvita came with a very well appreciated present! A nice evening with games and socialising. Lars on Sandvita, Gottfried on Hanna, Dugald on Tulla Mhor and Dan on Skyelark. Val on Tulla Mhor, Anne on Sandvita and Eileen on Aurora. Bianca on Zeeland is always very generous and thoughtful. And the games continue! Time for the Birthday Cake and Birthday Song! Gottfried having his birthday the day after we sang for him too! After the Birthday Party the Tourist Office of Christmas Island had organised a BBQ for all of us. We all had a very pleasant evening together. |


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A Day in a Life
The beer brewer helping SeaLights make life easier for software engineers
Elhen Shmailov, a Backend Developer, loves the people and the work at SeaLights, which even brands his home-brewed beer
Name: Elhen Shmailov
Age: 27
Place of residence: Tel Aviv
Company: SeaLights
Position: Backend Developer
For a Starter
Hey, I'm Elhen Shmailov, originally from Kiryat Gat. I joined SeaLights a year ago after serving 6 years in the IDF Air Force as a software developer and backend team leader. As a person who grew up in the periphery and succeeded in breaking the glass ceiling, I always do my best to contribute by giving back to the community. I give lectures to high school students, with the purpose of exposing them to technology and encouraging them to believe that they too can pursue a career in the tech world. This is made possible in large thanks to the support I receive from SeaLights where they encourage me to pursue my personal passions.What is so special about what your company does? For me, the most special part of SeaLights is the people. I know it sounds like a cliché but in our case, it's actually true. You're welcome to come and see it for yourself. Moreover, it's that we actually solve problems that we, as software engineers, experience every day. If you're in a big company with dozens of builds per day, you know exactly what I mean. SeaLights provides data about how risky your code is, then we suggest ways to save time during testing. For those tired of endless CI cycles, with SeaLights you can drastically cut down your CI time and your waiting time as developers.
What do you enjoy the most about your work? There's nothing like teamwork, especially in a fast-paced environment like SeaLights where things are rapidly changing. In addition, after closing a Series B funding of $30 million, the company is growing fast. The R&D team has an especially big responsibility as the product grows and we need to make many important decisions at any given time. The cool part is that I can truly impact the product and influence SeaLights. Ohhh, and the coffee! We all love our coffee & tea breaks. My Daily Routine9:30
First coffee. My morning starts in the kitchen with the gang, we drink coffee and enjoy some music. After that, there is a team meeting with a quick sync before we start our day.
Let the fun begin - The most interesting parts of my day: coding, design, testing, brainstorming, decision making, and of course deciding what to eat for lunch.
Boom! New idea! Pop in to my colleague, brainstorm together, and start turning my idea into reality.
Coffee break with the team. Talk about our day so far, then back to work, code, debug, test, design and try to think of new features for the product.
Time to head home (not before another hallway conversation). I finish up in the office, close my laptop, and then go spend time with my roommates and friends.
After Hours
What do you like to do in your spare time? I love hanging out with friends, but what's (probably) more interesting is that I brew my own beer. Actually, my beer is so good that SeaLights branded it and we drink it at happy hours. Can it get cooler than that?! SeaLights doesn't just 'allow' my hobby, they even encourage it!
Apple or Android? Nowadays I am using Android, but I'm sure that someday I will move to Apple.What type of music do you listen to? I've been listening to rock and metal since I was 6-years-old, so mostly that and electronic music. I wish I knew how to play an instrument, so I could have joined the SeaLights band when they got together.
What do you want to do when you grow up? Probably be a teacher in order to try to influence teens.What is your favorite Netflix show? Dexter :)


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Baltic Exchange
This article is pretty cool, apparently they are moving the historic Baltic Exchange that was destroyed by an IRA bombing from London to Tallinn. The building was taken apart piece by piece and will be put back together along with a lot of new construction somewhere in downtown Tallinn. Nice to see that someone cares about this historic place enough to do this.
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Besides our great new offices, we have something else we are excited about at our company right now. Barkley has been named a finalist by Fast Company magazine for its 2007 Fast 50.
This is what they are looking for this year and you can read our entry to see why we think we are a good fit.
"THIS YEAR'S FOCUS: Our sixth annual global readers challenge will spotlight businesses that are helping to save the world. We're looking for profit-driven problem solvers--people and companies out to address the planet's woes and make money at the same time. Tell us about yourself, someone you admire, or someone you work with. But make sure your nominee is using new strategies, new ideas, or new technologies to tackle issues like global warming, pollution, sustainability, access to healthcare, poverty, trade impact, child labor, and other concerns. No charities, please. We believe that business--capitalist business--is a profound force for positive change. Help us prove it."
We humbly ask for your consideration.
Regardless of the outcome, I'm so glad to see this emphasis on companies doing good being good for their business. The evidence keeps mounting and we will continue to push to make consumer and corporate philanthropy to become the normal, not the unusual thing to do.


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I once asked Claude how she kept her jeans and tees so crisp and white. "I bleach the fuck out of them," she said.
Claude is a brilliant artist with a great sense of humor, but of all our exchanges over after-school pick up, this is the one I remember.
I don't know if Claude remembers telling me this and even if she does, I doubt that this is the conversation she would say stayed with her. Of course, I don't know that for sure, I'd have to check with her to get her side of it.
Which is exactly my point.
Even in a conversation among two people there is no single truth about what was discussed or exchanged. There's what I got and what you got and at best, we both got something out of it. Either way, we walk away alone, each of us with the bits that we remember, the parts that felt meaningful, the points that touched our hearts. That doesn't mean that any of it occurred for the other person. The shared experience occurred for us both – but that individual experience – is all in your head.
It's all in your head because you're the curator of those conversations, the narrator of the experiences, the editor of what you keep, what you share and what you forget. So that, by the time Claude and I meet again, our conversations as a whole, will have been forgotten. All that will be left are the parts that we saved. The bits that were funny or meaningful (or incredibly useful). And even those may become altered with time, updated or enhanced. Met with a 'What?! No! That's not what I said!' Which is why you can't trust your memory (and why, according to the law, eyewitness testimony is based on the best recollection of events perceived).
In which case, what is true about the memories of your life? How much is factual and how much is story? And, within that story, how do you portray yourself? Are you a better, prettier, more successful version of you than you are today? Are you someone who made bad choices which your current self is now paying for? Are you someone who was happier than you are now? Are you someone who had more potential than what you've achieved? Are you someone who should have been doing something else, but missed out on your purpose or messed up on your relationship?
What you share about your life are the pieces you remember, some more vibrant, others toned down, others completely faded. These pieces become the story of your life. So consider paying attention to how you tell the story of your life. Maybe fact-checking with siblings or old friends, the keepers of our history. See if you can soften the stories where you come out a bit harsh, rejuvenate the ones where you've played yourself down, and retell the ones where you are the star.
As for the ones best left forgotten, take Claude's advice – and bleach the fuck out of them.


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Ghana High Commissioner to India, HE Mike Oquaye Jr., as part of his Political activities in Dome Kwabenya engaged the good people of the Constituency in a mini rally at Kwabenya M/A school park, with a call on party supporters to focus mainly on canvassing votes for the NPP.
According to him, his primary political aim was to maximize votes for His Excellency the President, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo and the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo for a resounding victory for the Great Elephant party and Ghanaians at large.
Speaking to party faithfuls and the general public present at the rally held on Sunday November 22, 2020, Amb. Oquaye Jnr entreated the people of Dome Kwabenya to vote massively come December 7 for more progress.
He said: "I have come to this political event purposely to campaign for Nana Addo and Adwoa Safo and therefore we must all get involve to do a glorious work for ourselves especially. We need to put back behind us our grievances if any, and focus mainly of canvassing votes for the NPP and that is the way to go. Ghanaians would not forgive us if we do not maximize our votes to show the NDC we are in charge. We have delivered to Ghanaians numerous and accomplished physical developments such as 1D1F, Planting for Food and Jobs, Rearing for Food and Jobs, Nation Builders' Corps, 1 Ambulance 1 Constituency, 1 Village 1 Dam, Free SHS, COVID-19 support for Ghanaian businesses, 1 Million United States Dollars 1 Constituency, Restored Teacher/Nursing Trainee Allowance, Year of Road Construction etc. We have delivered on our contractual mandate we had with Ghanaians in 2016 in our manifesto and there is the need for a continuation for progression in this country."
His Excellency Oquaye Jr also donated T-shirts, boxes of hand sanitizers and an amount of Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 2,000) to the organizers of the programme and assured them of his readiness of support.
The mini rally saw in attendance huge number of people coming all the four corners of the Constituency.
Also at Dome Zonal Council, on the same day, His Excellency Oquaye Jr graced another mini rally and supported them with logistics and one thousand Cedis to keep the campaign running.
Other dignitaries present at the mini rally were Nii Abbey Okranfah III Kwabenya Mantse, Nana Twum Barimah Ofori-Atta Chief of Abuakwah Adanse, Constituency Second Vice Chairman Mr George Nti, Constituency Secretary Ansah Larbi, Assistant Secretary Otu Addo, Hon MP for Ablekuma North Madam Akua Afriyie, Constituency Organizer Mahmood Asamoah and others.


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It's been a decade since Chouet was earmarked for development as the next source of aggregate in Guernsey, and with just two-and-a-half years left before Les Vardes stops operating in its current form, the States is being faced with an expensive decision.
There are seven years left before Les Vardes is depleted of its granite reserves, but prior to that, it would require the Ronez stone plant to be moved in the next 30 months in order to access the final reserves beneath it.
The States of Guernsey needs to make a decision on whether or not to import aggregate, or source it locally.
Aggregate has various uses in the construction industry and comes in a number of forms. Raw granite is processed at stone crushing plants and utilised in products from concrete to hardcore.
The granite trade is as Guernsey as Guernsey gache, with the industry starting in the late 18th century. Les Vardes quarry itself is 200 years old and was being used during World War 2. It has been extended once before, but no further viable extensions to the site are now possible.
Pictured: Les Vardes quarry supplies 100,000 to 125,000 tonnes of aggregate to the island every year.
The situation requires the States of Guernsey to decide whether to import aggregate or quarry it locally; both options require serious strategic choices to be made.
It's important to note that recycled aggregate is available on island, and firms in Guernsey do pretty well to produce as much as they are able to. But this is limited by the amount of excess rubble received from construction firms in the community.
So which choice is better?
Ronez operates the quarry in Les Vardes and the processing plant at Les Monmains. We spoke to the Director of the firm about both options for securing Guernsey's future aggregate supply.
"This pathway [importation] would require urgent and significant investment in infrastructure and storage facilities," said Steve Roussel.
"First off, importing aggregate is estimated to be 25% more expensive than quarrying on island. This would increase costs to the building trade."
"Extra capacity would be needed at St Sampson's Harbour as the harbour limits the size of ships that can dock there. It can't cope with larger ships."
Due to Guernsey's tides, there are also limits on the days that ships can dock.
Additionally, the cranes at St Sampson's Harbour are nearing the ends of their lives. They can cope with small imports of aggregate but would need to be refurbished or replaced to cope with increased loads.
Storage would also be a major problem, said Mr Roussel. At the moment Ronez stores any imported aggregate at its Les Monmains site. There simply isn't the facility to store large quantities, so investment in storage solutions would be necessary.
Pictured: St Sampsons harbour currently sees only small amounts of aggregate imported into the island.
A Traffic Impact Assessment would need to be undertaken to better understand the strain on infrastructure from lorry loads of aggregate being brought into the island.
"This is not our preferred choice," said Mr Roussel.
The alternative would change the face of the island, and was nearly enacted a few years ago.
Chouet Headland
The long-mooted alternative is Chouet Headland. 8.6 hectares which would incorporate the Mont Cuet tip and see a quarry developed to the west of the green waste site.
A study in 1984 deemed the headland as the only viable source of raw stone material in the island; roughly 3.5 to 4.5 million tonnes worth could be available. This is enough to supply the island's needs for more than 33 years.
Pictured: Chouet was earmarked for development as a quarry in 2011 by the Strategic Land Use Plan.
In 2016, a government steering group concluded that Chouet was the best option for the future of Guernsey's aggregate needs and the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure at the time endorsed the project. A draft development framework was created and revealed to the public in 2019.
The framework highlighted that "being able to produce a range of aggregates on the island reduces the need to import aggregates from overseas, thereby providing a cost effective and sustainable supply to the island."
However, it was decided that a more strategic decision would be needed to take this monumental step, and a policy letter would have to be drawn up by E&I.
The framework was never adopted by the Development and Planning Authority and the impact of the corona virus pandemic saw that topic fall by the wayside in 2020.
Pictured: "To continue quarrying in Guernsey secures employment for about 20 people," said Mr Roussel.
The issue of aggregate supply was raised in Policy & Resources' recently released Government Work Plan as an 'Emerging Strategic Recovery Action' and is currently in the planning stage.
It's hoped that a policy letter will be making its way to the States for debate in the early months of this year.
Pictured: P&R considers the issue of high importance in its GWP document.
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I have internet temporarily at a friend's house, so wanted to pop in here and let you know that I've had no power since Friday evening when we had hurricane-force winds in a wild storm like I've never seen in West Virginia. I hadn't had the news on all day, so I was taken by surprise. The power went out in advance of the storm, as if bowing down in fear. I was wondering why the power went out when the insane winds struck. Everything was blown off my porches, including the gas grill–that's how strong the wind was. I had gone outside to watch the storm, but ducked right back in for fear of being hit by something. In the morning, Weston helped me pick everything up and I walked the fence lines in the pastures looking for trees down on the fences, but was lucky to find all my fences intact. Trees were slashed to the ground everywhere, including one on the road in front of my farm. My neighbor Jim cut it out of the road. I've had no power since Friday evening, and don't know when I'll have power again. Over half a million people in West Virginia are out of power (which is, by the way, half the population of the state). It's nearly 100 degrees and it's so hot, I'm sleeping downstairs on the couch because I can't stand to go upstairs. On the upside, my house, barn, fences, family, and animals are all safe and sound. And I have water. I love public water. Because the well requires electric and I left the well water on at the barn when I hooked up to public service at the house and studio, I'm toting buckets of water from the house to the goats and sheep, because they have no spring or currently-running creek in their fields. I'm just grateful to have public water in the house to tote for them, considering how dry the creeks are here.
The power company isn't even offering an estimate at this point of when they expect power to be restored in my area. It's just that bad around here. Nearly everyone in this area is out of power, and people are waiting in long lines at gas stations that actually have the power to pump gas, so I won't be doing too much running around to borrow internet. I'll be back online when I can! My power might be back tomorrow, or it might not be back for a week.
P.S. Old photo of Casper is posted because 1) I didn't bring my camera here with me so I can't post a new photo, and 2) Morgan wrote me a plaintive email saying she missed her dog about 20 times and was searching my website looking for pictures of Casper. Morgan, this one's for you.


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I was in the middle of researching why women die when I found out that the U.S. Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade.
I write press releases about the health-related studies conducted by university professors and students, and my latest assignment was on women's cardiovascular health. That Friday, the day of the ruling, I was moored on the couch with my laptop, Googling reputable sources to confirm that heart disease was the leading killer of women. I was focused — maybe even hyperfocused. I was in the zone.
Then my husband descended the staircase.
"Well," he announced, "they did it."
I didn't even look up from my laptop. "Who did what?"
"They overturned Roe."
Goodbye, focus.
I have ADHD, and learning about Roe's ruling sabotaged my executive functioning almost instantly.
[Special Report: Roe v. Wade Ruling May Disproportionately Impact Girls with ADHD]
Lagging executive functions — or the mental processes that allow us to plan, prioritize, manage, and motivate ourselves — is a central feature of ADHD. I can know that I have an important task to complete, but I'll still struggle to conjure the motivation to do it. I don't want to do things; I want to want to do things.
Usually my ADHD medication helps me overcome this problem, but for maximum effectiveness I have to combine it with other strategies — like dividing large tasks into tiny ones, setting reminders on my phone, and trying to "beat" Mrs. Cluck, my kitchen timer shaped like an adorable chicken.
But after I heard about Roe, my executive functioning tanked, and there was nothing my meds or Mrs. Cluck could do about it.
I stopped researching cardiovascular health. I didn't schedule the interview the press release required. I didn't make lunch. I didn't make dinner. When my phone reminded me to clean my cat's litter box, I ignored it and glared at Mrs. Cluck, who was silently judging me for it.
[Read: "My Period-Tracking App Helps Me Manage My ADHD. What Do I Do Post-Roe?"]
I just doomscrolled and despaired. What was the point of it all? The work in front of me seemed so small compared to the urgency of our eroding rights, though I knew it was all connected.
The weekend wore on. Monday arrived; Tuesday followed. I still made no progress on my work. Instead, I impulse-purchased Kate Bush songs. I posted manically on social media. I ate a lot of Starbursts. I doomscrolled some more.
And I might have spent the whole week doom scrolling if not for a realization I had Wednesday: Pregnancy can stress the heart and circulatory system.
Might the overturn of Roe result in more cases of pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, eclampsia, and other conditions — including fatal cases? I didn't know. But I desperately wanted to find out. And I knew just who to interview about it.
Women's Health and ADHD: Next Steps
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To fight the anxieties and stress brought by the pandemic and to somehow help augment their nutritional needs, many people turned to gardening and planting as a hobby and food source. To be more successful in growing their plants, Buklod members from the Local Congregation of Botolan, Ecclesiastical District of Zambales North attended an organic fertilizer seminar held at Daylag Residence on January 7, 2021.
The resident ministerial worker, Brother Paulin Jolly Jr., led the seminar. He first showed to the brethren an audiovisual presentation that highlighted the benefits of using organic fertilizer. Afterwards, Luis Daylag II, Buklod congregation president, served as guest speaker. Showing how organic fertilizer is made, he demonstrated the right measurements and mixing of raw ingredients, which could be found at the vicinity of their respective homes. "If we would be able to develop our skill in this, we could do planting correctly and effectively," he said.
The brethren were also given tips on how to help their plants acclimate after planting. On their behalf, Brother Jolly said, "We thank the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, for reinforcing activities like this. We will always be united with the Church Administration for God's glory." — With reports from INC News Section


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Today, We will show you how to create free google workspace account and apply google workspace discount and google workspace promocodes.
Google Workspace is a cloud platform where you can use different types of google services or enterprise based services in one place.
Google Workspace includes all of the productivity apps you know and love — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and many more. You can use google workspace for your Business, Teams, Education, Institutes, Development.
List of Google Services:
- Gmail : You know it very well, its a mailing application which we are using for send digital message between peoples. In addition you can use Gmail for professional mailing system like email for your domain for an example. [email protected].
- Meet : It is a video conferencing application. We can use this for discussing the code online through video or screen sharing of our computers.
- Chat : It is chat application. We can use this to send the text messages or even soft copy of our code online or between groups.
- Drive : This is a file sharing application. We can use to share the files of our code between peoples online.
- Calendar : This is calendar application which we can use to create date calendars for our team meetings, projects or events.
- Currents : It is a discussion application. Team members can discuss or share ideas on live topics and get instant feedback.
- Sites : We can use this applications to create our static or information websites for our any domains.
- Forms : This application can be useful for our websites or business. Where we needs to collects information or data online.
- Keep : We can use this to make our notes online rather than writing on papers.
- Apps Script : It offers to customize other google workspace applications. For instance, using google sheets as database, add menus to google docs, create and publish web apps etc.
- Cloud Search : Using this we can search any content across all google workspace applications of our team or business.
- Slides : This is an online powerpoint to create and manage presentations online.
- Sheet : This is an online excel to create and manage online spreadsheets.
- Docs : This is an online word to create and manage online documents.
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When it comes to buying softgoods, there's a lot to wade through. But we've done the work, choosing the half-dozen best, lightest or warmest in every category, from shells and puffies to packs and avalanche gear. Last winter, we seeded the gear with testers and gathering feedback on what really matters—like fit and functional utility. These are the standout Editors' Choice softgoods.
2018 Editors' Choice Awards: Bindings
We're living in a tech-binding boom. In fact, only 14 of nearly 200 skis came to this year's Powder Mountain Gear Test Week mounted with frame bindings—a small enough set (with no new products) that we've exclusively gone tech in the 2018 Gear Guide.
And while we've reviewed the dozen best bindings in the issue, these are the ultimate standouts, the 2018 Editors' Choice winners.
2018 Editors' Choice Awards: All-Mountain Skis
These are the happy-medium skis; the one-quiver boards; the jacks-of-all-trades and masters of none. They're neither the widest nor the narrowest (106 to 93 mm underfoot), forgoing deep-snow flotation and svelte touring weights for well-rounded, all-conditions prowess—inbounds and out, uphill in down, in sickness and in health.


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Mintel's "Free-from Food Trends U.S. 2015" report reveals that consumers perceive foods with free-from claims to be both healthier and less processed. Consumers appear to be equating "genetic modification," "artificial" and "unhealthy" as one and the same.
The interest in "real" food appears to be more motivating than the incorporation of healthy ingredients, particularly among Millennials and households with children, according to the report.
While the ice cream/frozen novelty category and the yogurt/yogurt drinks category are buffeted by an expanding array of food and drink options competing for consumer attention for indulgence, health and snackability, there are bright spots of activity that indicate opportunity for boosting growth.
Dollar sales in both of these categories have lacked luster in the recent past. Frozen treats are estimated to tip up 1.6% in 2015 (following no growth in 2014). The slightly stronger estimated 2.9% yogurt and yogurt drinks gains are down from 3.3% in 2014, and represent a steep slowdown from preceding years.
Balancing health, indulgence
The two categories appeal for different reasons. Health plays a strong role in yogurt and yogurt drinks: 66% of U.S. adults surveyed for Mintel's "Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks U.S. 2015" report identify these products as a source of minerals, 64% say they are a source of vitamins and 63% say they provide protein.
The highest percentage of frozen treat buyers (48%) surveyed for Mintel's "Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties U.S. 2015" identify the satisfaction of a sweet craving as their reason for purchase and 29% seek a decadent indulgence. While indulgence plays a strong role, health awareness exists: 19% of frozen treat buyers say they are buying less because the products are unhealthy. And though 95% of consumers eat ice cream for dessert (with any frequency), fruit and yogurt are more likely to be turned to with high frequency, suggesting moderation.
Not just for kids
While households with children are more likely than those without to participate in both categories, a shift in focus to adults is seen. This may prove useful as the number of households with children declines and, as the Mintel Trend "Play Ethic" examines, busy adult lifestyles spur interest in the pursuit of playfulness.
Frozen novelties, the second-largest frozen treats segment, struggled in recent years. Dollar sales declines in 2013 and in 2014 have trickled into an estimated 1.5% current-year gain. A limiting factor may be that close to a one-third of U.S. adults (49% among mothers) view these products as being for children.
Contrarily, Unilever's Magnum brand has found appeal as a mature, upscale ice cream bar. Branding features bold, dark and decidedly un-kidlike colors. Marketing efforts include partnerships with high-end fashion brands and celebrities, and an emphasis on ingredient quality.
Such adult-ification also plays out in flavor and format innovation. Diverse consumer flavor preferences have given way to creative blends, as well as savory, herbal and floral flavors of yogurt and yogurt drinks, according to Mintel Beverage Analyst Elizabeth Sisel.
Drinking it in
Growth in the comparatively small yogurt drinks segment has outpaced that of spoonable yogurt. As spoonable sales are expected to slow in 2015, drinkable yogurt is headed for an estimated 8% gain. Increased snacking and interest in healthy convenience have resulted in strong growth in adjacent beverage categories, including smoothies and nutritional drinks.
Portability also plays a role. Yogurt drinks appear as a strong option for drinking in transit, with 47% of consumers agreeing they are better than spoonable yogurt to consume on-the-go. Similar portability may find its way into ice cream in the form of shakes. Frozen treat makers may consider expanding lines to include drinkable versions, and/or encourage the creation of shakes from their products.
Such innovation appears to be on the right track toward expanding consumption in both categories and picking up the pace in sales growth.


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San Francisco supervisor's car broken into during hearing on shoplifting and theft
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai tweeted his car was broken into in front of City Hall on Tuesday as he was calling for a hearing to review the rise of shoplifting and theft in The City's small businesses and anchor stores.
"We cannot just turn a blind eye," he tweeted. "Theft and burglary in this City has been emboldened and rampant - no one is immune to this issue."
When asked on Twitter what he wanted to do about the problem, Safai tweeted that most thieves who break into cars have underlying substance abuse issues.
"We have to compel people into treatment and not let them walk away after arrest with no treatment options," he tweeted.


text: Yes, there were a lot of people on campus last weekend. Six hundred and fifty-four families — that's more than 2,000 parents, grandparents, kid sisters, and little brothers — visited Brown for the 2011 edition of Family Weekend. It was a glorious fall weekend on College Hill, full of performances, lectures, visits, activities, dinners in Providence restaurants, and a 34-0 football victory at Brown Stadium. Mike Cohea gathered a few images.


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I love staying in touch with the people I love by way of Christmas cards. I enjoy hearing from friends far and near around the holidays. However, sending Christmas cards out to family and friends can get expensive, especially if you have a tight budget.
Today I want to share with you 6 tips to save lots of money on your Christmas card tradition!
Here are 6 ways you can save money on Christmas cards:
1- Make it Digital
While getting something in the mail adds a special touch these days where "snail mail" correspondence is infrequent, it really increases the cost of Christmas cards. If your budget is tight this year, consider making the switch to a digital holiday greeting. Emailing a family picture and annual letter out to your family and friends won't cost you anything. We have family friends who create a video montage of their year with a creative narrative twist and then publish it on YouTube and email the link to everyone on their list. You can still make a digital Christmas card personal and thoughtful even without sending it in the mail.
2- Trim Back Your List
It's always hard for me to take someone off of the Christmas card list, but the truth is that I do it every year. There are always people on the list who we haven't heard from in years (or decades) and our lives have clearly drifted apart. Every year we get some Christmas cards returned to us because the address has changed. Trimming down your list is a practical way to save money on Christmas cards.
3- Hand Deliver to Locals
In addition to sharing our annual card with friends and family who live far away, we have local friends and family that are also on our list. To save on postage, consider delivering your cards to those who are local. Now driving from house to house certainly won't be cheaper than a stamp, but bringing cards for co-workers to work or church friends to church will save you money.
One of the best ideas I've seen was at our church when we were in law school. Every Christmas they put a wooden mailbox in the foyer with card-sized mail slots for each letter of the alphabet. On Sundays during the holidays each family could check the slot that corresponded with their last name to retrieve any Christmas mail that other members of the congregation had "sent" them. Even now, I send a stack of cards for friends in our old area to one friend who distributes our cards through the church Christmas card system.
4- Make Your Own Photo Cards
Photo cards are very popular these days. I love the personal touch that photo cards give. It's fun to see how families change as kids grow or new ones come along. Instead of buying actual photo cards, consider creating your own. Using simple photo editing programs like PicMonkey, Canva, or even Picasa, you can add a greeting and signature to your family picture, then have it printed as a regular 4×6 print. The costof a 4×6 print is much less than an official photo card, especially when you're printing in bulk.
You can often find great deals on 4×6 prints that will make them even cheaper. Walgreens often has a deal where you can get 10 cent prints when you buy 75+ prints.
5- Get a Great Deal
During October through December, there are loads of great deals on photo (or just personalized) Christmas cards. Here are a few tips for getting the best deal:
- Choose your picture early, so you are ready to pull the trigger when a great deal comes along. In the past, I have had to pass on some great deals because we hadn't taken family pictures yet. Now I have learned to get pictures early (though we haven't done so yet this year).
- Watch for deals and freebies. Every year there are awesome deals and freebies for photo Christmas cards.
- Don't be afraid to diversify. You might be able to get 10 free cards from one company and a great deal on 20 cards from another company. That's fine! You don't have to get all your cards from the same company. Your recipients don't care if the card they get is slightly different than the card someone else gets.
6- Skip the Tradition All Together
I know there are some of you out there who are thinking the best way to save money on Christmas cards is to not send any. It's true that this option would save the most time and money. If money is tight and time is limited, keep this in mind as a real possibility. You can always jump back on the Christmas card bandwagon next year.
Ever since I was a kid, I've loved the tradition of Christmas cards. My family never sent them, but I loved receiving them and reading all the family updates from friends and relatives. Sending an annual Christmas card has been a priority for me. In fact, I put a lot of time and effort into writing an annual poem to send along with a photo card. I write a stanza for each of us along with general family updates. Besides sharing with family and friends, I love having the annual poem as a snapshot of each person's character and accomplishments that year.
How about you?
- Do you send out Christmas cards? Are they photo cards? Do you send along a letter or poem as well?
- How do you save money on your holiday cards?
Originally published in November 2014. Updated December 2019 to include in Frugal Festivities: 25 Days of Christmas Cheer on a Budget.
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Day 5: Fun and Frugal FAMILY Gift Ideas (that you can DIY)


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Mosquito Control – How to Keep Mosquitoes Under Control
Insects are one of the most common causes of annoying and sometimes fatal mosquito bites. You can make your mosquito trap by boiling water and adding one teaspoon of active dry yeast. Once the mixture cools, mosquitoes will naturally flock to the trap. A fan will also help scatter the insects. If you cannot afford an expert service, you can even make your mosquitoes yourself. But remember to check out the proper Pest Control procedures to keep mosquitoes under control.
If you're looking for an effective way to control mosquitoes, you need to know how to use pesticides safely. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created guidelines for the safe use of pesticides. In the U.S., pesticides must be registered with the DEC, except for exempt ones. The instructions on the label should be followed. There are pesticide products that are safe and effective, but be sure to follow the label instructions. Insecticides should be applied according to label instructions.
Mosquitoes breed in water sources. Therefore, make sure to remove the water and weeds growing near the water. Also, make sure the water flows by installing pond pumps. If you can't find a pump to keep the water moving, you can apply insect growth regulators and larvicides to control mosquitoes. If these methods do not work, try using a film on the water's surface.
One of the most effective ways to control mosquitoes is to eliminate standing water. Mosquito larvae require stagnant water to develop. You can stop these sources by removing them from the house or draining them. Another way to control mosquitoes is to use Bt products, which kill the larvae of the insects. These products are safe for children and other wildlife. You can also use them to kill the adult mosquitoes in your yard.
Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of many diseases. For example, mosquitoes transmit the West Nile virus, the Zika virus, and the East Equine encephalitis virus. Mosquitoes are responsible for over a million deaths worldwide. They are vectors of several diseases, including yellow fever, malaria, dengue-hemorrhagic fever, and West Nile virus. Additionally, mosquitoes carry diseases to humans and animals. If you have a family or are planning a vacation, you should keep mosquitoes in mind when choosing an outdoor area.
Aerial pesticide spraying is one way to reduce the mosquito population. Mosquito Control also applies pesticides to the adult mosquitoes, including the larvae. These products are effective against mosquito larvae, but the supporting data for their effectiveness is anecdotal. In addition to insecticides, people should use insect repellent that contains DEET and wear long pants and sleeves. For more information, check out the EPA's website on mosquito control.
Several essential oils are also effective natural repellents for mosquitoes. Lemon balm is a popular topical insect repellent, and basil is effective on skin-sensitive areas. Eucalyptus oil in Listerine mouthwash is another option. Aside from these products, you can also burn citronella candles. These fragrant sprays will help you repel mosquitoes naturally. It is advisable to use insect repellents while outside, but be sure to use them safely.
To ensure that mosquito populations are controlled, it is necessary to implement an Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) strategy. This approach combines various methods to eliminate breeding sites while protecting public health. Besides implementing mosquito control techniques, this method includes education, prevention, and eradication of breeding habitats. The most effective and cost-effective methods of controlling mosquitoes are those that prevent or eliminate breeding areas. Lastly, individuals and communities must limit exposure to mosquitoes that are feeding.
There are two types of adulticides: Category 7A for structural buildings and Category 7F for food processing. These pesticides can be used both indoors and outdoors. There are specific rules for applying Category 7 pesticides. Outdoor application sites may be designated in NYSDEC Program Policy DSH-PES-05-11. You can also use insect repellents for clothes or textiles, which will protect you from mosquito bites. However, you must wash the repellent off of your body immediately after applying it.
Residential Pest Control Cost
If you have a residential property, residential pest control is something that you will want to do. Pest control can be costly, but it is essential to ensure the safety of your tenants and your property. You can protect your home and peace of mind with residential pest control services. They offer first-class service and a complete residential pest control program. To learn more about what they can do for your home, you can call them or schedule a consultation.
A professional residential pest control company will inspect your home for entry points. Cracks around windows, and openings in trees and hedges near your house are common places. Open compost bins and garbage cans are another common entry point. These are common entry points for cockroaches and can quickly become an infestation if they are not taken care of.
Winter is a time when pests seek shelter to survive. Cockroaches and stinging insects seek shelter in logs and homes during cold weather. Rodents also like to shelter under the roof of a home. Spring brings more sunshine and warmer temperatures. Spring brings warmer temperatures and pests like ants and spiders will move outside to find food and companions.
Residential customers require more specialized attention than commercial clients. They don't want a technician to come to their home to fix a problem. They have deadlines to meet, and employees must get back to their jobs. Long wait times are not something that commercial clients want. Although commercial pest control services may have different needs from residential clients, most pest problems can be solved using the same methods.
Call your Branch Office for more information. They provide exceptional customer service and professional service. They will offer a complete service that is tailored to your requirements, using Integrated Pest Management methods. The company uses a range effective products including specialized pesticides as well as a variety other solutions to keep the pests away. To find out how much residential pest control will cost, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
The best way to avoid problems is to prevent them from happening in the first place. An experienced eye can spot potential dangers in your home and create a barrier system to eliminate them before they cause any damage. To keep pests out of your home, this system should be maintained. You can trust residential pest control companies to protect your home and preserve it's value. What is residential pest control?
Pest Control offers a complete service and also provides warranties for the insects covered. Pest Control offers warranties for pest control treatments against roaches and other insects such as silverfish, pill bugs or earwigs. An annual inspection can help you avoid expensive repairs and structural damage if your home has been affected by termites. Flick technicians will inspect your home to make sure it isn't impacted by termites. The Flick technicians will also suggest effective ways to get rid of the pests.


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EMPLOYERS who will lay off workers as a result of the increase in the minimum wage without the approval of the Labour Office will face the wrath of the law, Minister of Labour and Social Security Fackson Shamenda says.
And the United House and Domestic Workers Union of Zambia (UHDWUZ) says the union will take court action against any employer who will dismiss its members because of the recent upward adjustment of the minimum wage from K250,00 to K522,400 per month.
Mr Shamenda said employers who intend to retrench workers following the increase in the minimum wage should first consult the Labour Office which will analyse the reasons advanced.
He said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that Government will only entertain employers with genuine reasons to lay off workers.
Mr Shamenda said companies facing genuine financial difficulties will have to negotiate with Government over their intentions to lay off workers.
"Any employer who wants to lay off workers should first appeal to the Labour Office.
"We can only negotiate with companies which are seriously facing financial difficulties," Mr Shamenda said.
He said Government will not hesitate to take punitive action against employers who will disobey the law.
Mr Shamenda said it is Government's policy to help the private sector grow, but will not entertain indecent wages.
"Since the Patriotic Front (PF) came into office, we believe in creating a conducive environment for investors but our workers also need to be accorded decent wages," he said.
Last week, Mr Shamenda announced the revised minimum wages which will see domestic workers being paid K522,400 as minimum wage per month from the previous K250,000.
The minimum wage for shop and general workers has also risen by 100 percent, from K419,000 to K1,132,400, and the changes are effective July 4 this year.
However, the Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has differed with Government over the increased wages, claiming they were not consulted.
But UHDWUZ secretary general Oscar Cheupe says the union will take court action against any employer dismissing domestic workers over the new minimum wage.
Mr Cheupe said his office has so far received several complaints of threats of dismissals following the increase in the minimum wage.
He was speaking in an interview yesterday.
"Any employer who dismisses their employee on grounds that they can't meet the minimum wage must be prepared to pay them their terminal benefits, reinstate them or face court action," Mr Cheupe said.
He said since the announcement of the new minimum wage, his office has been overwhelmed by the numbers of domestic workers wanting to join the union.
Mr Cheupe said an average of 20 people visit his office per day wanting to join or take complaints.
The union currently has a membership of 2,500 and has a potential of having up to 70,000 members.
"More people are now joining us and some are bringing complaints of threats of dismissals in the wake of the new minimum wage but as a union, we are ready to defend our people," Mr Cheupe said.
He said the plight of domestic workers has been ignored for a long time.
And opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias Chipimo Junior says Government should have given employers a notice of 90 days on the revised minimum wage.
Mr Chipimo said the notice would have helped the employers to prepare for the development.
"There was need for employers to prepare for the impact and a notice of 90 days would have helped in this case," he said.
He was speaking in an interview from Mozambique.
"The minimum wage is a normal thing. It exists everywhere including the UK [United Kingdon], USA [United States of America] and some other countries. But what is of concern to NAREP is the time frame of implementation," Mr Chipimo said.
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Food Waste Recovery
Why is this important?
Food waste prevention and recovery can work to improve the environmental sustainability and economics of our food system all while reducing food insecurity. Food access programs and food waste generators can simultaneously alleviate food insecurity while also reducing the amount of food directed to landfills. As an estimated 14.2% of St. Lawrence Country residents experience food insecurity, 7.8 billion pounds of food goes wasted in New York State annually. Food waste recovery can lower the costs businesses, institutions, and food access programs initially spend on food and its disposal while also lowering business costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
What is NYS doing?
The NYS Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law (January 2022) requires large generators of food scraps to separate edible and inedible food for donation or recycling. The law applies to restaurants, grocery stores, colleges & universities, hotels & motels, etc. that produce more than 2 tons of wasted food and food scraps per week on average.
Who Does This Impact?
- Designated Food Scrap Generators (DFSG)
DFSG's are businesses and institutions are responsible for redirecting their edible and inedible food waste to local food access programs or organic recyclers. DFSG's have to establish a relationship with local food access programs in order to organize a food donation program for their edible food waste. If an organic recycler with the capacity to recycle food waste for a DFSG is located within 25 miles, DFSG's may also setup recycling to redirect their excess food waste away from landfills.
- Food Access Programs
Food access programs, such as food pantries, community meals, or backpack programs, have the ability to receive regular food donations from DFSG's. To find a food pantry, community meal, or backpack program to donate to in SLC, go to GardenShare's Food Guide for a comprehensive list.
- Individuals: We are all responsible for addressing food waste recovery!
Managing your food waste generation at the individual level may involve donating your edible food waste to local food access programs, off-loading your inedible food scraps to a community compost site, or getting creative with your preparation and storage of perishable foods.
Establishing a Relationship with Food Access Programs
The following questions may act as a guideline for establishing a relationship with food access programs looking for food donations on a regular basis. If you are looking for a food pantry, community meal, or backpack program to donate to in SLC, visit GardenShare's Food Guide.
Suggested Questions
– How do I donate? – Where do I donate? – When can I donate? – How much can I donate? – Can you pick up donations?
– What can I donate? (ex. bulk, single-serving, fresh, refrigerated, dry/non-perishable goods, frozen)
– What can I not donate? (ex. baby formula, special diet foods, expired/near expiration, opened) Do you accept non-food items?
How to Recycle Inedible Food Waste & Resources for Food Recycling in SLC
What are food scraps?
Inedible food, food trimmings leftover from preparation, and edible food that is not donated (FeedingNYS.org).
What are the different types of food waste recycling?
– Composting: Controlled composition of organic materials, such as food scraps, that can be used as fertilizer
– Animal Feed: Supplying food scraps to supplement feed for animals (FeedingNYS.org)
– Anaerobic Digestion: a process in which bacteria decompose food scraps in the absence of oxygen (commercial operations currently unavailable in SLC as of 2022)
Community Compost Sites in SLC
– Canton Community Compost: Next to the Recreation Pavilion on Lincoln St, Canton, NY
Organic Recyclers in SLC
- Casella Waste Management of NY, Inc. Phone Number: 800-CASELLA
- Organix Recycling Phone Number: (708) 326-3900
- Whitten Family Farm Phone Number: (315) 328-5559
Links to Food Waste Recovery Information
NYS DEC Page on Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling
NYS DEC Guidance on Starting a Food Donation Program
NYS DEC NYS Food Donation & Food Scraps Recycling Law: What NYS Businesses Need to Know
US EPA Sustainable Food Waste Management
ReFED Insight Engine: A data and solutions hub for food loss and waste
NYS Food Waste Recovery Facts


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