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E-invoice roaming
E-Invoicing roaming between Opus Capita, Omniva and TelemaAccording to the renewal of the Estonian Accounting Law all invoices to the public sector have to be sent as e-invoices by the beginning of 2017. Three Estonian biggest e-invoices operators Omniva, Opus Capita and Telema have replaced their local e-invoices' networks with a roaming network. The new network gives more technical capability for companies to be in compliance with the legislative requirements.
The purpose of this roaming network is to widen e-invoices two-way traffic availability for all operators' clients. Although every company can make direct connections with its business partners to exchange invoices electronically, there are too many accounting software or ERP's that needed to be interfaced, and so it would be very costly. For reasonable fees operators provide the transportation, validation and conversion of e-documents. In addition operators maintain the infrastructure and also keep the systems up-to-date with constant innovations.
All clients that have chosen to work with one operator out of these three: Omniva, OpusCapita or Telema, can send and receive all their e-invoices through this roaming network. There is no need to make business agreements with all three operators. The client has to choose only one operator with the most satisfying solution. Sending or receiving invoices within this roaming network does not cost more than charges agreed with one operator.
The new technical need for Telema's clients is that invoices in XML format should include company's business registry code, country code, as well as the payment information block.
Prerequisites for sending e-invoices:
- Agreement with one of the operators;
- Accounting software should be interfaced with the operator's software to send out e-invoices;
- In case the client does not use accounting software the operators are offering web-based solutions for entering invoices and sending these in machine readable XML-format;
Prerequisites for receiving e-invoices:
- Agreement with one of the operators;
- Accounting software should be interfaced with the operator's software to receive e-invoices directly to the accounting software, without human intervention;
Does this roaming system have any deficiencies? For the electronic communication to function, all the parties need to know who is technically able to benefit from paper-free invoices exchange. That's why the State needs to initiate a central register of e-invoice users. Currently the register does not exist. Nevertheless the three operators have agreed to exchange the names of e-invoices users operatively.


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Beautiful Daniel Island, located just outside of Charleston, SC, hosted the 41st Family Circle Cup tennis tournament from March 30 to April 7. Over 90 players fought for a chance at the championship, including names such as Caroline Wozniaki, Samantha Stosur, Sloane Stephens, and the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena. The week was filled with tension and disappointment for many on the courts, but fans were charged with excitement over the pending pairings throughout the competition. Semifinals contained the highly anticipated match-up between Serena and Venus Williams, landing the highest attendance on record in Family Circle Cup history at 9,538 for the afternoon session.
Leading up to the semi-finals, Thursday left fans in a cold funk with heavy showers that lasted nearly all day and postponed play until Friday, forcing both Williams sisters to play two sets each to catch up for the Semi-Finals on Saturday. Venus tells us, "I was thinking it was a quadruple header. I don't know if that's ever going to happen again." Heading out first, Venus dominated Varvaro Lepchenko, in three sets, 6-2/4-6/6-2, lasting just over 2 hours. Venus' only break occurred when Serena hit the Billie Jean Court to defeat Mallory Burdette, 6-4, 6-2 in less than an hour and a half.
Facing Madison Keys, an 18 year old from the US and youngest player to ever win a WTA match, Venus earned her way into the semi-finals by taking over the younger player in a speedy 70 minute match, 6-4/6-4. Spent and exhausted, she avoided post-match interviews in order to rest for the exciting yet challenging day ahead.
Meanwhile, Serena, the younger Williams sister, having suffered from a back injury earlier in the season and withdrawing from the Dubai Championships, still seemed to be having lingering back issues during play. Nevertheless, she pummeled her next opponent effortlessly, beating Lucie Safarova 6-4/6-1 in her second match of the day and saying, "It was really motivating to see Venus win today. I figured if she can win two matches, I have no excuse not to win my two matches."
Anxious about playing her sister for the first time since 2009, Serena said, "She's my toughest opponent that I've ever played. I think she's the one who has beaten me the most," and admits playing two singles matches in one day "is harder for her than it is for me," referring to Venus' autoimmune disorder Sjogren's syndrome. Even though playing against Venus wasn't Serena's favorite competition, she still brought her game and won in two straight sets, 6-1/6-2 in a widely popular match. The crowd wildly cheered for Venus as the underdog, but an unfazed Serena dominated her sister in what was probably the most one sided victory between the two in their extended rivalry.
Jelena Jankovic fought a long battle with Stefanie Voegele in a tight match whose second set landed them in a tie-breaker and forcing them into a third set. Jankovic eventually won against Voegele, 6-4/6-7/6-2 in the semi-finals that landed her in the finals against Serena Williams.
Early on, Jankovic started off with a powerful set hitting Serena often with hard serves in the corner, quickly winning the first set 6-3. Having a 44% winning percentage against the Williams sister, it seemed that Jankovic might have a good chance of taking over the match.
Serena, on the other hand, stepped up and the final score of the match determining Serena's championship at the Family Circle Cup for the second time in a row was 3-6/6-0/6-2.
Upon winning the championship, both players shook each other's hands, smiling and settling into the famously comfortable sofas on the sidelines while awaiting the awards ceremony. Mayor Joe Riley from Charleston opened with a few remarks and the presentation of the beautiful crystal vases to the finalists. Serena was awarded $125,000 for her win in a check given to her by Family Circle Cup and said to her fans, "I love playing this court. I love this tournament, and I think it's a good clay court. Sometimes, you play on certain clay courts and they're not good, and they're funny, and you can't really slide or it's just weird. This one I think is a really good one, particularly this year. The past two years I've played, it's been really, really good."
As the players head off to their next tournaments and play against each other again in other competitions, Daniel Island's Family Circle Cup looks forward to next year's tradition for women's tennis in the Lowcountry. As Brian Caneda, a long-time volunteer at the facility during the tournament, revealed, "With 13 Family Circle Cups under our belt, (after having been moved from Hilton Head in 2001) Charleston has proven time and time again, with key (people) as Eleanor Adams and Rob Moran running Family Circle Cup, strong personable chair-people (organizing) the different volunteer departments, and world class pros looking forward to visiting our lovely city– Charleston, I would say, is the Milan of the US for quality, charm and the tradition of tennis."

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SAN DIEGO - Several people are in federal custody after U.S. authorities found a sophisticated tunnel used to smuggle drugs between Mexico and San Diego.
The federal San Diego Tunnel Task Force discovered the half-mile passage on Thursday running from a residence in Tijuana to a warehouse in San Diego's Otay Mesa area.
Authorities said they arrested several suspects and seized an undetermined amount of marijuana in a tractor-trailer. They said they believe more marijuana is being stored inside the tunnel and are working with the Mexican military on the ongoing investigation.
It's not immediately known what led federal agents to the tunnel. Authorities are expected to release more details of the case Friday afternoon.
Earlier this month, agents discovered another major drug tunnel connecting warehouses on either side of California's border with Mexico.


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For those of you who don't know already, Tina Beattie is a Protestant to Catholic convert who has become a fairly well known theologian in the UK. She is Professor of Catholic Studies and Director of Digby Stuart Research Centre for Religion, Society and Human Flourishing and of Catherine of Siena College, both based at the University of Roehampton in London UK.
Much of her research focuses on the relationship between the Catholic tradition and contemporary culture, particularly in areas to do with gender, sexuality and reproductive ethics; Catholic social teaching and women's rights, and theology and the visual arts. Her current and recent doctoral supervision is in the areas of feminist theology and women's ordination, Black Madonnas, the homosexual person and the magisterium.
Tina is a Trustee of the Catholic weekly magazine The Tablet and a member of the Theological Advisory Group of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod).
She has (along with some other women catholic theologians) written a letter to the Polish Bishops, whose country is currently introducing legislation that would completely protect the right to life of unborn children. In the letter she argues against the equal right to life of all members of the human family, and in favour of "early, safe and legal" abortion for disabled babies.
That's right folks – not only is she pro women priests and pro gay marriage, she is also pro abortion.
There is now a petition to have her removed from her position as advisor to CAFOD. If you would like to sign it please click HERE.
I have written to Roehampton University to ask them if having a Professor of Catholic studies who is so obviously against the teachings of the Catholic Church, is really meeting the University's standards of offering their students the best education. I await their reply.
Now for me, Tina Beattie is just fascinating. Of course it is true that no-one can truly tell what is going on in her internal life, but her outward actions and theories do give us a jolly good idea. And the reason I am wanting to dissect her internal life is because she is in several positions of authority in which people look to her for theological guidance – even if it to hold up their own wacky religious views they wished could come true. She is abusing her position of power and I am not going to stand for her leading others astray.
From her writings and theories it is plain to see that Mrs Beattie (bless her heart) is spiritually weak and sickly. She is utterly consumed with the idea of a comfortable 'man centred' (or should I say 'person' centred?!) faith. But as Pope Benedict XVI reminds us: "…you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness!" All her theories revolve around the idea that we can side-step the cross. And she has warped the faith and moulded it into a pale comparison of itself: she has divorced love from suffering.
I would be absolutely fascinated to know how she describes her relationship with Jesus. What on earth goes on in her prayer life? How can she talk openly to God while her views utterly contradict His church and His commandments?
Well there is two possibilities here as far as I can see:
- She has no relationship with Christ and no prayer life.
- She does have a relationship with Christ, but she is in charge.
I have to say, I think it is probably the latter. For all her nonsensical babbling, Tina does seem to have a genuinely caring heart for the issues she is passionate about. But she misses the very first commandment "I am the Lord your God. You will have no false Gods above me."
Tina truly believes she is cleverer that the Catholic Church, the Catechism, the magisterium, Papal writings such as 'Humanae Vitae' and 'Theology of the Body', the 10 commandments and even God Himself.
You see, all those things are wrong, and Tina's groundbreaking theology comes to correct all those out of date, discriminatory, sexist and downright boring laws.
Slap me on the wrist if I am being presumptuous here, but that smacks of Satan's favourite sin to me – pride. Of course Satan himself believed he was higher than God.
Now I'm not totally suggesting that Tina Beattie is Satan incarnate, even though she does advocate murder of the unborn on her theological grounds (so do satanists btw), it's just that abortion is murder, and God doesn't like murder. Of course Tina is not advocating all abortions – just those of disabled people and those conceived in rape, because they of course do not have as many human rights as other people, do they?
Perhaps someone should introduce Tina to Valerie Gatto. Valerie was crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2014, and has used her fame to tell the world her story. This beautiful brave young lady was conceived in rape.
"(My Mom) always would tell me I was her light — I am the light to illuminate the darkness for all to see, and I look at it from that moment of conception, there has been that light associated with darkness."
So Tina – here is a question for you to ponder over:
According to your theology, because she was conceived in rape, Valerie did not have the same human rights as me, because I was not conceived in rape. Now that we are both adults, does she still have less human rights than me?
I suppose that question also applies to the disabled. Do disabled people have less human rights than you do, Tina? Did they have less rights that you did in the womb?
What does God say about this? What does His church teach about this? Who's in charge Tina – you or God?
Tina…? Can you hear me? I'd love to hear your answer…


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The whole month of December we gave thanks on Facebook to one of our proud partners and sponsors, Subaru. Although without two local sponsors there's no way we could bring you such an amazing show nor be the second biggest Flower Show in the US. Both Marenakos and Sawdust Supply build the groundwork for the display gardens we ogle and love each year. Its with their hard work and generosity that we can bring you more than 20 display gardens, have real rocks and still be able to navigate through the Convention Center. They don't get nearly the credit that they deserve, but it's with the utmost sincerity that we thank them for their continued support and contribution to the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. We look forward to working with them again this year to create some fantastic "Art In Bloom," for everyone to enjoy!


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- Gain in-demand global skills and hands-on experience in your field
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- Internships are in English so no prior language experience is required, however, participants have the option of taking Mandarin Chinese language lessons for an additional fee
- Explore Shanghai and/or travel during weekends
- 3-day orientation includes: welcome dinner, walking tour, cultural excursions and important details on living in Shanghai
- A significant number of $2,500-$5,000 scholarships are available to participants in this program. Visit Freeman East Asia Internship Scholarships to learn more!
Participation in an international internship allows students to experience the benefits of studying abroad while also gaining real-world professional work experience. Only a small percentage of students study abroad – and even fewer intern abroad - so participation in an internship overseas can give you the professional advantage you need to succeed by giving you in demand global skills. The University of Kansas (KU) has partnered with ISA, an internship and study abroad program provider, to offer high-quality placements in Shanghai, China. The internships, for which you earn academic credit from KU, are unpaid. They are available in a wide-range of fields including the arts, business, communication, economics, journalism, politics, healthcare, social policy, and hospitality. Other fields are available on a more limited basis so if your field is not listed, please inquire with the Office of Study Abroad (OSA).
ISA strives to place students in internships that directly relate to their course of study, thus ensuring the quality and academic relevance. Placements are based on student skills, interests, and professional goals as well as the project needs and work cycles of internship sponsors. The companies and organizations selected as internship sites are carefully monitored by site visits and student assessment.
An internship in Shanghai will provide invaluable international career building experience, while also developing a better understanding of China, its culture and society: knowledge that will set you apart in your future job search. Students will intern 4-5 days per week for 32-40 hours. All internships are conducted in English, so no previous knowledge of Chinese language is required, however, optional weekly Mandarin language lessons are available for an additional fee.
For more information about the types of internships available in Shanghai, click here and select "China" from the list of location options.
Shanghai is a commercial giant, a financial and cultural hub, and home to the largest container port on Earth. Translation: there's no better place to gain business knowledge from a global perspective. Learn about business ethics, corporate structure, fiscal policies, and the importance of skills like integrity and collaboration — while developing contacts that can help with future career opportunities.
In addition to interning, students will take ISA's Global Internship Course, which will allow students to gain knowledge and skills specific to their internship site, reflect upon the experience from both a cultural and personal experience, and articulate the diverse set of skills they have acquired from their international internship experience.
A total of 3 credits will post to each student's KU transcript at the conclusion of the program through Carroll College, ISA's school of record. It has been pre-approved to transfer to KU as any of the following:
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A driver whose untimely sneeze apparently contributed to an accident that killed one woman and left her young son paralyzed pleaded guilty Wednesday to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner.
In addition to that misdemeanor count, Kathryn Brady pleaded guilty in Clay County Circuit Court to failing to register an out-of-state vehicle while a Missouri resident.
The Nov. 14 accident happened on County Road DD east of Smithville. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, after Brady started "sneezing violently," her eastbound minivan crossed the center line and struck another car head-on.
The impact killed the second driver, Laura McClendon, 30. Her son, Jett Kirkland, now 2, was left paralyzed.
Brady faces up to 18 months in jail and a fine of $1,500 on the two convictions.
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Failed health exchange has failed partner project
PORTLAND — An internal Department of Human Services presentation shows a troubled vendor's information technology modernization project is far behind schedule.
The Oregonian newspaper obtained a copy of the presentation, which illustrated the problems with the system created by Oracle Corp., the newspaper reported.
It's the second troubled project between the state and Oracle. The first, Cover Oregon, was scrapped Friday after the state sunk $250 million into the failed health care exchange.
The modernization project, named Oregon Benefits Online, or OBO, would allow Oregonians to electronically apply for food stamps and other benefits including Medicaid, employment-related daycare subsidies and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
But Oracle missed an October deadline, and a recent Department of Human Services review shows it's only 11 percent complete.
About $71 million has been spent on the project, with $48 million going to Oracle.
"Our analysis concluded the OBO system did not meet the master scope and it appears extensive customization would need to occur," the reviewers said in the PowerPoint presentation delivered recently and obtained by the newspaper.
The review found about 11 percent of the project is done; 29 percent is partially complete; and 60 percent of the work fails to meet the needs.
In a prepared statement, Department of Human Services Director Erinn Kelley-Siel said her team is mulling the best path forward regarding the modernization project.
"DHS is still evaluating its options and its potential next steps," Kelly-Seil said. "At this time, there is no estimated date for completion of that evaluation."
In a prepared statement, Oracle spokeswoman Deborah Hellinger said the firm "will continue to support the State in providing long term solutions for Oregonians, and to assist with its ongoing health care modernization efforts."
Oregon and Oracle are now pointing fingers of blame at one another and quietly preparing their litigation strategies.


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Great idea, the book looks great Sharon (and the whole Bright Ideas Team)! Looking forward to the next chapter!
Thanks Saskia. This book has so many treasure and gems of information for those wanting to get into the industry. I hope that I inspire many people to follow their dreams!
Congrats Sharon, it looks fantastic! It's a super idea and it is so interesting to see how it all began. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Thanks for your comments Romina. I am really enjoying the process of going back and remembering how it all began.
You certainly have manifested your dream since those early days on your living room floor on Balsam Street.
Well done! And those Bright Ideas never hit a stale spot.
Pretty awesome I say. Congratulations Sharon!
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Moorim School Episodes 1 & 2: The Introduction
Wow! What an introduction to the people at Moorim School! We're all intrigued and excited to talk about it so join Logan, Ahjummah, and Amy as we discuss what is and the possibilities at Moorim!
Watch the premiere:
Amy: So who else thinks that we could have used a couple more shirtless scenes? Just me? I highly doubt that. Sorry guys. I had to get that out of the way. The pervert came out with all of the shirtless scenes. Shirtless scenes aside, I am very excited for Moorim School. The cast is diverse and I'm loving our female lead, Soon Duk.
Logan: Haha. There was soooo many shirtless scenes. I guess there's something for everyone in this drama, right? But really what's not to love about this drama so far? I didn't know what to expect going into it, but I was really blown away by how phenomenal the first two episodes were. The diverse cast was so unexpected and refreshing.
Ajummah: I am really enjoying the female lead at this moment. She really doesn't take any guff from the lead male or anyone else, lol. There are so many interesting moments in the first two episodes that I have to get myself together. Ajummah needs to write stuff down, lol.
Can we talk about Lee Hyun Woo's character? Why in the world is he such a…. not nice character? I was going to curse but I promised myself to be a better person in 2016.
Amy: Well, it looks like Shi Woo has some trust issues because of his childhood. It doesn't look like he has had such an easy life. Not that that is a reason for a person to be a jerk but I kind of get where he is coming from. He was an orphan and a record label CEO took him in saying he would be Shi Woo's dad only to abandon him at the first sign of trouble. Not cool. The Kpop idol life is hard too. People always wanting to take advantage of you and backstab you. Shi Woo probably feels like he has to be bad to defend himself.
Logan: Shi Woo and Chi Ang are both pretty tragic characters actually. At first they both seem like the typical arrogant spoiled jerk, but they have these really intense backstories. It was heartbreaking seeing how betrayed Shi Woo felt at the CEO's rejection, but the thing that really pulled at my heartstrings was when Chi Ang thought he was being kidnapped. He mentioned a couple times that he'd been kidnapped more than once. If that's not bad enough, his own father essentially kidnapped him as well without telling him what was going on first. I mean, if your kid had been through that kind of trauma, would you recreate it? He's not getting dad of the year in my books, that's for sure.
Amy: I agree that it was not a good move on Dad's part at all. I did, however, appreciate the humor that they mixed in with the kidnapping scene. Chi Ang seemed more frustrated by the kidnapping than phased by it asking his mom to send him money. I do feel for Chi Ang too, though, it must have been really hard on him to be separated from his mom.
Logan: It was a funny scene. It just made me think what kind of life has this kid been living that he's okay with being kidnapped? You're right, though, he's actually pretty hysterical, The way he obsesses over Seoon Duk being the perfect example.
Ajummah: Hongbin is playing the heck out of that character isn't he? It took me a minute to realize that he was playing Chi Ang. I cringed during the kidnap scene. I wanted him to get away because I didn't understand his background (still don't but I'll get to that) but the whole "oh I'll throw myself into the sea even though I can't swim" was a bit much. But maybe that was K-drama magic?
Also maybe someone can help me out. Wang Chi Ang was born out of wedlock, right? Does that mean his mother stepped out on the father? Or did they have him before they got married? I kept hearing it coming up so I was trying to figure that part out.
Amy: I'm pretty sure Chi Ang's mom was a mistress. I'm not sure if his dad is still married and in a relationship with Chi Ang's mom or not. I guess Chi Ang's mom could have just had him out of wedlock too. We need more information. Speaking of needing more information, I want to know more about Soon Duk and her family. Why is her dad blind and who is the lady who lives with them? Also, why does it have to be a secret that she goes to Moorim? I really hate waiting for answers.
Logan: Right? There are so many unsolved mysteries right now. I'm wondering if we won't see a step-mother come into the picture for Chi Ang. I'm hoping not, but it seemed like his mom was the mistress being that she was hidden away. This drama really sets the bar for making you curious about the characters' backstory. I'm dying to know more about each one! I'm curious about Soon Duk of course and about Seon Ah and her dad, the dean. We only saw one scene between the two but he seems like he's a big ol' softie when she's around. I want to see more interactions between them.
Ajummah: I thought that the baby in the beginning with the dean was Soon Duk, but now that I saw Seon Ah with her dad… maybe I was wrong? Like Amy said, I need more answers! *grr*
Also was I the only one that squealed when there were foreign actors? I love that they are beginning to incorporate people from other cultures that actually speak Korean, instead of the ones that say one or two lines of English for 5 seconds of screen time.
Amy: Yes! I was so excited to see such a diverse cast in a Kdrama and even more excited when they spoke Korean! I just want to sit down and get to know every character big and small. Another thing that made me super happy was that the girls were doing the rescuing for once! Not once but twice! It isn't very often that we get to see that in a Kdrama!
Logan: The international cast makes me so happy and even more so because it's not like they're outsiders. They're just as much a part of the school as anyone else. It's funny because the only person who uses English in the drama is the Korean bully. The female leads in this drama are legendary already. They actually saved the guys three times if you count when Soon Duk stepped in with the thugs (which Shi Hoo doesn't, but what does he know?) I idolize these girls. I want to be just like them.
Ajummah: Same. When they were using the staffs, I wanted to jump up and join them. But I knew better than that, lol. Also I am very interested in learning the backstory of the English speaking bully. "Why is he being mean?" That question kept circling my head during episode 2. The drama focused on him a lot so I wonder if he'll have a bigger role in the upcoming episodes. I really am curious what story they are going to release in next week's episodes.
Amy: I'm thinking the English speaking guy got bullied himself but it will definitely be interesting to learn more about him in the weeks to come. I'm really curious about the guy in the coma too. Who is he and how is he, Chi Ang's dad, and Sun Woo all connected? There is something with Sun Woo's necklace and the piece that Chi Ang's dad has. What iiiiiiiisssss iiiiiiiit? Must know.
Logan: If nothing else, this drama is going to keep us intrigued for a while, although I don't think that's going to be a problem at all. Lol. Shi Woo's backstory is definitely a big piece to the puzzle, I think. Whatever happened to his parents and his necklace, I feel like they're significant. I just don't know why yet. Lol. But I know I'm excited to find out more about these characters and this school. Is anyone else getting some Harry Potter vibes from this school? Because I definitely am.
Amy: Um. I have not read Harry Potter or watched the movies. I keep telling myself to but I don't listen very well.
Logan: Really? Wow, you're about as rare as a four-leaf clover. Lol. Well now if you ever watch it you'll be thinking - "Hey, this reminds me of Moorim". Haha.
Ajummah: Same! I also thought of Hogwarts when I saw Moorim. Amy, you gotta get on board, lol. Does anyone have any predictions for next week?
Amy: I'm thinking that Chi Ang's Ariel will begin getting to know Shi Woo better which will result in jealousy and fights even if their relationship isn't the flirtatious kind.
Logan: I think that one of the two, either Shi Woo or Chi Ang, is going to decide to leave (probably Shi Woo) and that Soon Duk will convince them to come back. No real basis for this prediction except for my gut Kdrama instinct.
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NEW YORK–The race for second-place in cable news is suddenly getting heated.
Last week, MSNBC edged CNN in the 25-54 demographic in primetime, a rare win for the third-place news net.
In the same week, CNN.com edged MSNBC.com in web traffic, according to Hitwise, making CNN.com the third most-visited news site behind Yahoo News and The Weather Channel.
MSNBC's demo win came in a week when CNN subbed Headline News' Glenn Beck for "Paula Zahn Now" at 8 pm and MSNBC devoted three hours on July 4 to episodes of the "To Catch A Predator" series from "Dateline."
The last time MSNBC won a week against CNN in the demo was in April, when it hosted presidential debates in South Carolina.
MSNBC averaged 201,000 in the 25-54 demo over the week, just ahead of CNN's 193,000 average viewers. Fox News Channel led all cable news with 307,000 demo viewers.
In total viewers, Fox News Channel averaged 1.17 million in primetime, compared to 616,000 for CNN and 523,000 for MSNBC.
On the web front, CNN.com broke MSNBC.com's longtime hold on third place among news and information sites according to Hitwise. CNN.com claimed a 3.69% share of web audience and MSNBC.com had 3.46%.
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Creating mixed-media background is my biggest fun if we talk about ATC :) So below you can see a pair of Artist Trading Cards with women theme.
Accept imperfection. Take time and enjoy the journey. These are sentences from 7 Dots Studio Illumination sticker set - they are perfect for what I would like to say. So simple.
I started to create background misting white cardstock with Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays. Then I applied clear gesso through stencil on left ATC and did some stamping on the right ATC.
On the photo above you can see left ATC, which I sprayed once more with another Lindy's Stamp Gang spray. On the photo below you can see right ATC with Izink applied in the middle.
Chipboards are colored with Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays - you can see how beautifully they glitter. Chipboards from Scrapiniec are white and absorb wonderfully all kind of media.
At the end I made some splashes using Ecolines - fluid watercolors.
My warmest wishes to all women today :)
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SNL Recap: Vince Vaughn for Some Reason
It's hard to follow Melissa McCarthy.
It's the strangest thing. I know Vince Vaughn hosted Saturday Night Live last night. My DVR says so, for one thing. His name's right there in my notes, as I jotted down how much he looks like the lead actor from The Neighbors now. And yet, I can't remember a single thing he did on the show. We've has hosts this season who were ... let's say "strategically deployed," but I don't think SNL was hiding Vaughn. There was just nothing very memorable about what he did do, and coming a week after Melissa McCarthy delivered the best episode of the season by definitively putting her comedic stamp on the show, the absence of Vaughn doing the same was glaring.
It wasn't a bad episode. On a sketch-by-sketch basis, there were probably more solid singles than home runs (in Vaughn terms, more Fred Claus than Wedding Crashers), and pretty much everything else tonight was overshadowed by Miguel's sexy, guitars-y rendition of "Adorn," but not a bad episode. Just not one we're going to think back and remember for Vaughn's participation.
Headline-Picking of the Week
Cold opens — particularly the ones involving President Obama — always bring out the backseat comedy writer in people. Everybody has a better idea of which current events would have made better comedic fodder. I realize this and know what a dilettante it makes me sound like, but it does seem odd that toothless gun-control legislation nabbed the opening spot rather than something about, say, our nation's attractive attorney general. Hell, Jay Pharoah's Obama even touched on the new Jay-Z song, albeit while stumbling over his lines. That really didn't have more comedic potential than gun control? (All that said, Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis do incredulous buffoonery better than almost anyone, so at the very least those toothless new gun-control laws were delivered with appropriate zip.
Beautiful Babies of the Week
So weird watching old Vince Vaughn work that same kind of smarmy/ingratiating charm on audience members that he's been working since trying to psych Mikey up in Swingers. Various audience members take turns being the Jon Favreau in this case, subject to Vaughn's hyperactive pep talks. Clearly the show trusted Vaughn to run with a rather lengthy crowd-work segment, and it's always fun to watch real audience members get in on the fun. Still, the older Vaughn's gotten, the more the Swingers thing starts to feel like a dad trying to hold on to his cool.
Impersonation Free-For-All of the Week
I'm always a fan of the grab-bag impersonation sketches, and despite the fact that the "Al Pacino Accused Murderer Biopic Series" only offers opportunities for one cast member to show his stuff, when that cast member is Bill Hader, I won't complain. I still remember Hader's Pacino from his very first episode, and it's as sharp now as it ever was. Hader as Pacino as Amanda Knox is the only way I'll accept her biopic from now on.
Unexpected Roker of the Week
I guess the Weather Channel original soap "Stormy Skies" is supposed to be the methadone that weans us all off of our insatiable addiction to "The Californians." We're all going to be brave little toasters and learn to live life without our blonde, driving-directions-obsessed friends. This sketch was probably Vaughn's best work all night, as he, Cecily Strong, Taran Killam, and Kenan Thompson (Al Roker cameo!) went through the paces of a daytime soap in the cadence of meteorologists. Vaughn's "I'm very good at sexual positions in the high 60s. The highest 60s," was as good a job of line-selling as I saw all night.
True Punk Aesthetic of the Week
A+ marks to the story of Ian Rubbish and the Bizarros, this week's non-digital non-short. I've observed before that Fred Armisen seems, let's say, selectively engaged this season, but whether he was strangely motivated this week or this particular idea got his creativity flowing, whatever it was, he was on point as Ian Rubbish, the punk movement legend who was really quite fond of Margaret Thatcher. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be singing "Hey, Maggie Thatcher, you're alright!" for the rest of the day.
Break of the Week
Basically the only reason to watch "Short Term Memory Loss Theater" is to witness Bill Hader almost completely lose it at the slightest provocation. Call it the "Stefon" effect.
Kate McKinnon Takeover Update
Kind of a lateral move for McKinnon this week, as her Marina Chapman — the woman who was raised by monkeys — plays like a very obvious weak sister to her previous Update appearances as art-restorer Cecilia Gimenez and Russian peasant-woman Olya Povlatsky. It was kind of a middle-of-the-road week for Update all around, as Sudeikis's and Thompson's appearances as Brad Paisley and LL Cool J felt like it could have hit a lot harder. That said, SOLID Peppermint Patty/Marcy joke, Seth Meyers. And now I can say I know exactly where I was when I learned that Fleet Week was being cancelled. Thank you, Seth, for being there for me at that difficult time.
Pre-Prom Activity of the Week
Solid little sketch about a mysterious underwriter of a junior-high prom (that's a thing???) with Vaughn showing up as the wealthy man who lives on top of the hill, trying to get the kids to make his money spent worthwhile. He's also dressed like Alec Baldwin in his guest-starring stint on Nip/Tuck, so take THAT pop culture reference and run with it. He dances with the kids and starts fights and is generally inappropriate. The secret best part of this sketch is watching Aidy Bryant show off one of her secret talents: explaining the action of what we just saw in the funniest, most incredulous way possible.
Lyrical Brilliance of the Week
I think we saw Tim Robinson's first-season highlight last night as he and Jason Sudeikis suited up as the Tesh brothers. Sudeikis was John Tesh, looking all snazzy in his cool vest and debuting "Roundball Rock" for the NBC Sports execs. Robinson was there as Dave Tesh, brother and lyricist, who provided the now lost-to-history words to that classic tune. Which mostly consist of "DUNK IT!" Super-goofy sketch with no modern-day relevance, but Kenan Thompson yelling, "That's right, burn it down, Teshes!" was worth it.
Unexpected Callback of the Week
I have to say, I never expected "Last Call" to return. Last time, we had Louis C.K. and Kate McKinnon (as Ms. Sheila Sovage) expressing their strange and disgusting attraction to one another while bartender Kenan just wants to go home. This week, Vaughn steps into the male role, subject to such Sheila come-ons as spitting a tequila shot into his mouth like a fountain angel. He seems into it. This is the kind of weirdo character that allows McKinnon to shine, and kudos to Vaughn for keeping up with her, right up to the planking conclusion.


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We received so many positive comments on our Facebook page this week and I just wanted to let you all know that it really brightens up our day! There were many pictures posted of newly enrolled pets as well as a few others that just wanted to stop by and share pictures (all of which we warmly welcome)!
And there were also posts of Nacho, the dog that was hit by cars.
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How to Sew a Silk Head-wrap Scarf
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Silk head scarf has many uses. For instance, it can be used to as a headdress or headscarf; it can be used to as the head of a patient who has just received chemotherapy. And, it is very easy to sew a scarf. Even if you are new user, you can easily complete this task
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It is a fee that is authorized by State Law and can be established by a city as a way to collect revenue to pay for a specific project or projects. The utilities involved are required to collect the franchise fee by adding a fee to a utility bill.
The proposed franchise fees will generate approximately $1,000,000 in revenue annually that will help the city cover unfunded costs relating to city streets, parking lots and trails. On average, the city needs $4,150,000 per year for the next five years to cover costs not paid for from taxes, special assessments or other funding sources. Franchsie fees will help offset the associated costs without increasing property taxes.
Franchise fees allow the city to diversify its revenue sources. By implementing a franchise fee all utility users pay a fee, not just taxpayers. All who utilize the streets will help pay for them. Franchise fees will apply to all accounts within the city, including tax exempt parcels owned by non-profits and governmental entities.
It's important that the City maintain transparency to residents and businesses. In an effort to be transparent, franchise fees will be reported in the Franchise Fee Special Revenue Fund. All projects paid for out of this fund will be reported.
Pending council approval, franchise fees will be implemented beginning with January 2018 billings.
Proposed fees and examples of comparisons have been prepared for the same tax parcels used in the budget process. These comparisons are available on the city's website www.invergroveheights.org – under Residents.
The current franchise agreements with Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy expire in October 2029 and November 2029, respectively. Collection of franchise fees are proposed to end on June 30, 2029, however, it can be renewed upon Council decision at that time.
Dakota County cities with franchise fees include Burnsville and South St. Paul.
By law, Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy have to collect the fee for the city, but were not responsible for the decision to implement the fees. The line item on the bill is called "City Fee."
Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy do not apply an administrative fee associated with the franchise fee. The full amount of the franchise fee revenue collected by the utility company is remitted to the City of Inver Grove Heights. (This full remittance with no administrative fee assessed to the city is required by the Public Utilities Commission.) The utility companies will no longer pay right of way fees.
A calendar of upcoming events pertaining to franchise fees is available on the city's website www.invergroveheights.org – under Residents.
Xcel Energy Gas Rates Proposed
Residential $2.00
Commercial Non Demand $10.50
Commercial Demand $50.00
Small Interruptible $90.00
Medium and Large Interruptible $100.00
Dakota Electric Electric Rates Proposed
Residential $2.75
Small General (non-demand) $3.00
General (demand) $25.00
C&I Interruptible $25.00
Xcel Energy Electric Rates Proposed
Small C&I – Non Demand $3.00
Small C&I – Demand $25.00
Large C&I $95.00
Public Street Lighting $6.00
Examples of comparisons have been prepared for the same tax parcels used in the budget process.Residential Mean Parcel with Taxable Value $231,176Monthly Tax $5.14Monthly Gas Franchise Fee $2.00Monthly Electric Franchise Fee $2.75
Residential Median Parcel with Taxable Value $194,834Monthly Tax $4.33Monthly Gas Franchise Fee $2.00Monthly Electric Franchise Fee $2.75
Business parcels will need to know who their electric provider is and what classification they are charged for electric and gas.Business with Taxable Value $563,700 $3,058,200Monthly Tax $14.32 $82.19Franchise Fee depends on your electric provider and customer class. Fees could range from $13.50 to $195.00.Xcel Energy Gas Rates ProposedCommercial Non Demand $10.50 $10.50Commercial Demand $50.00 $50.00Small Interruptible $90.00 $90.00Medium and Large Interruptible $100.00 $100.00Dakota Electric Electric Rates ProposedSmall General (non-demand) $3.00 $3.00General (demand) $25.00 $25.00C&I Interruptible $25.00 $25.00Xcel Energy Electric Rates ProposedSmall C&I – Non Demand $3.00 $3.00Small C&I – Demand $25.00 $25.00Large C&I $95.00 $95.00
6/5/2017 City Council Work Session
6/19/2017 City Council Special Meeting 6:00 p.m. to discuss uses
7/10/2017 City Council Meeting 1st Reading of Ordinance
7/10/2017 Call for Public Hearing
7/14/2017 Publication on website to provide additional notice
7/30/2017 and 8/6/2017 Publication in Southwest Review to provide additional notice
8/10/2017 River Heights Chamber Local Issues Meeting
8/14/2017 City Council Meeting Public Hearing and 2nd Reading of Ordinance
9/11/2017 City Council Meeting Continuation of Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance
9/17/2017 Ordinance Publication in Southwest Review
9/18/2017 Send Ordinance to Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy
10/1-12/31/17 Xcel Energy requires receipt of ordinance at least 90 days prior to implementation
1/1/2018 Proposed Implementation of Franchise Fees
4/2018 City Collects 1st Quarter Franchise Fees from Dakota Electric & Xcel Energy
Franchise Fees billed January and February
Franchise Fees collected February and March
Franchise Fees remitted April
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats on Thursday wrote a formal letter to Republicans urging them to hold a vote to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. attorney general.
There is still no date set by the Republican majority for a vote to be held on the Senate floor for Lynch's nomination, despite the Senate judiciary committee's endorsing her a week ago.
The nomination of Lynch, who is currently the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, New York, to be the nation's top law enforcement official has been pending for 117 days, longer than any other attorney general in the last 30 years.
The letter, circulated by Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer and Patrick Leahy, urged the Republicans to schedule a floor vote as soon as possible.
"Although a narrow minority of the Senate may want to use Ms. Lynch's floor vote to protest the immigration enforcement priorities announced last year by the administration, there is simply no credible reason for further delay," said the letter, which was addressed to Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Published on April 22, 2013
In 1857, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem titled Santa Filomena, in which he described how a young woman watched over the patients in the army hospital at night, alone and carrying a lamp. "In that hour of misery, a Lady with a lamp I see ..."
Those words not only immortalized Florence Nightingale, but also the profession she was practicing during the Crimean War—nursing. After returning from that war in 1856, she worked as a leader of the movement to reduce sickness and poverty in Britain. She became a public health adviser to governments all around the world. Though many believe otherwise,
Nightingale did not invent nursing; there were already female nurses in British hospitals before 1856. But what she did do was to make it safe for single women to be employed as nurses. In fact, in 1860 she established the first secular nursing school in the world at St. Thomas' Hospital in London, which opened new career opportunities for middle-class women, and improved the quality and quantity of female nurses.
Nightingale died in 1910 and was buried in the churchyard in England. But her legacy lives on with each graduating class of nursing students.
To recognize the many contributions of the profession, Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to U.S. President Eisenhower asking him to proclaim a special day for nurses. There was no proclamation rendered. However, later that year, National Nurses' Week was observed marking the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's mission to Crimea.
In 1974, after the proclamation by the International Council of Nurses that May 12, would be 'International Nurse Day,' President Nixon designated a week as 'National Nurse Week.'
Eight years later, the American Nurses Association board of directors, in a joint resolution with the United States Congress, designated May 6, to be 'National Recognition Day for Nurses.' President Reagan then signed this proposal.
This day was expanded to a week (May 6-12) in 1990. The week begins on May 6, with the 'National Recognition Day for Nurses' and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
"Nurses' Week was created to honor the nurses that give care to millions of patients each day of the year," says Susan Watson, RN, MSN, NE-BC, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Bronson Battle Creek. "It's certainly no surprise that the public continuously rates nursing as one of the most respected professions. Nurses' healing hands and vigilant attention to their patients' needs nurture the human spirit. And while complimentary words are not adequate in expressing the gratitude of patients for their kindness and countless, selfless deeds throughout the year, BBC can and does extend our heartfelt thanks annually during Nurses' Week."
Bronson Battle Creek is a 218-bed hospital that provides full outpatient and inpatient acute care including robotic surgery, diagnostics, and rehabilitation services; 100% all private rooms. It also offers world-class diagnostic capabilities including PET/CT imaging, freestanding 'open' and traditional MRI, CT (16- and 64-slice), and 3.0 Tesla MRI. Bronson Battle Creek has been recognized nationally as one of the safest hospitals, and has been a leader in the development of electronic health records as evidenced by multiple honors as one of America's 'most wired' and 'most wireless' hospitals. The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons recognizes the Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Care Center as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program, and the only hospital in Michigan to receive the CoC's Outstanding Achievement Award three times in a row. Specialty services include inpatient behavioral health, the county's largest accredited sleep center, and a wound-healing center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. For nine years, Bronson Healthcare has been included on Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies list as a leading family friendly employer.
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Rihanna was mobbed by a crowd of fans in Paris, France as she filmed a secret video on Thursday (18Dec14).
With just a few hours notice, the Diamonds hitmaker asked fans to meet her at the Trocadero in Paris, set against the scenic backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, according to French fansite Rebellerihanna.com.
Devotees were told to be at the landmark at a specific time, and the call for extras revealed they would be filming a video sequence for Rihanna's upcoming album R8, which is due out next year (15).
When the pop star arrived at the scene, she exited her car and ran towards around 100 screaming fans, who crowded around her. She was lifted up on the shoulders of a bodyguard, and waved to the crowd as they held up cameras and cell phones to capture the moment.
However, Rihanna didn't stay long - she only filmed with her fans for around five minutes, according to the Daily Mail.
She later took to Instagram.com to post a candid shot from the harried yet brief meeting, and wrote the caption, "Ran off set of an editorial shoot, straight into the arms of my fans... thank you French navy (fans)'.


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GALENA PARK, TX --Student and staff at Galena Park High School were evacuated this morning after a suspicious package was found near campus.
The package was hanging in a tree, according to district officials. Students and faculty were taken to Dement Field, while law enforcement investigate. They were then moved to nearby schools for air-conditioning and restrooms.
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Artworth manufactures specialty lighting products for homes and offices, which are heat and water resistant. Our high-end lighting solutions come with the perfect finishing touch and flawless design.
Baoan, Shenzhen (PRWEB) July 04, 2014
Artworth, the new brand of Hong Lin Hui Technology, will be offering a whole new range of specialized services. In this brand name, the company will be offering every kind of LED bulb and lighting solutions for all the most common applications and even the uncommon ones.
A company official in a recent interview has this to say, "The efficiency of high powered LED lights might surprise you, demonstrating advantages over standard incandescent and halogen bulbs. It is time to make the switch to LED for any application or project, indoors or outdoors. Energy consumption in LED lights amounts to a whopping 90% less than incandescent lamps. Moreover, these have extremely long life. With a life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours, you can just install them and forget them. They are remarkable in practicality, combining durability, cool running, lack of hazardous substances, no flickering, and no UV radiation. For visual appeal, LED light fittings offer the best choice. Initial outlay for the fittings may seem costly, but these will provide considerable savings over the long run. LED lights are ideal for theaters, paths, lobbies, auditorium walkways, ground lights, landscapes, flower beds, swimming pools, or decking."
Working with the experienced illumination professionals, Artworth confidently offers services that cover every kind of illumination project. Their experts stand ready to provide the best service and the best quality products to satisfy all illumination needs.
"Artworth manufactures specialty lighting products for homes and offices, which are heat and water resistant. Our high-end lighting solutions come with the perfect finishing touch and flawless design. Whatever your lighting needs may be, we customize our services according to your specifications in such a way that your room looks its best. Give us a call and our professional designers with several years of experience in specialty lighting industry, will help you illuminate your room with lights which are brighter, cooler, and easier to install," further added the official.
No matter whether the client is looking for speciality lighting, decorative lighting, 3D printed lighting or even outdoor landscape lighting, (Landing Page) Artworth has the solution and is glad to work with any client to customize an appropriate lighting setup. The Artworth professionals are equally comfortable designing standard solutions and very creative, specialized designs as per the needs of customers.
About the Company:
Hong Lin Hui Technology was founded in 2001 in the heart of Asia's fastest growing city for new technology, Shenzhen. From the humble beginnings of those first few years, the company has quickly become a global entity and a major player in the industry of illumination offering commercial LED lighting fixtures and other lighting solutions at best prices.
Hong Lin Hui Technology, one of the top LED manufacturers in China, introduced Artworth, pushing the envelope in lighting design and technology. The Artworth brand name serves as the most recognizable instance of the Hong Lin Hui Technology, and together, these two entities are expanding the boundaries of illumination.
Contact Information:
Xing Ji Building, Xin Sha Road, ShaJing, Baoan, Shenzhen,518125
Tel: +86-755-61821045
Fax: +86-755-82569136
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A battle between bantamweights looking to secure a spot on the UFC roster rather than be involved in the next round of releases has been booked for UFC on FOX 8 in the form of a fight between John Albert-Yaotzin Meza. Both men suffered first frame stoppages in their previous pairings with Albert actually losing his last three tilts in similar fashion.
UFC officials have confirmed the preliminary clash's addition to the event. The July 27 card is headlined by a flyweight title-fight between champ Demetrious Johnson and challenger John Moraga with other interesting match-ups on tap including Miesha Tate-Liz Carmouche, Robbie Lawler-Tarec Saffiedine, and Rory MacDonald-Jake Ellenberger.
Albert started things off strong after competing on TUF 14 with an opening round knockout of Dustin Pague. However, he hasn't won since, holding an overall record of 7-4 with all of his wins featuring some form of finish.
The 19-8 Meza had the unenviable task of taking on Chad Mendes in his Octagon debut with less than two weeks to prepare. Prior to the defeat he'd won eight of his nine efforts.


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Well Being
Entry #1: Breaking the Mirror "For Keeps" Contest
Feeling the weight of my years
by Susan
I feel the weight of 50+ years of comments:
"She looks just like her grandmother!"
"She's so tiny — she couldn't know how to read yet!"
"There goes ol' Skinny-Legs! Guinter the Splinter!"
At 12, from a boy as he broke up with me:
"You'll never have children — you don't have any breasts."
At 14, a boy said to the boy who liked me:
"But she's ugly and flat as a board!"
At 21, my first lover's friends mocked him:
"What are you doing with her? She looks about 12!"
At 25, from another lover:
"I chose you over her — your breasts are more beautiful than hers."
Later, from my mother and my sister:
"Your ass is getting too big." "Your breasts are starting to sag."
From co-workers:
"You're starting to look matronly." "What happened? What have you been eating?"
Not too long ago, from a director explaining his casting decision:
"I see Blanche as someone who'd starve before she'd let herself put on weight."
Since then, the one I'm hoping to remember, from a masseuse:
"I believe your body has grown in order to contain your expanding soul."
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The Endora Trilogy is a fantasy-adventure series for pre-teen and early teen readers, though many adults have enjoyed it, too. Now all three books are available in this one volume.
The Timedoor – Book I
The Sword and the Crown – Book II
The Saving Light – Book III
Join siblings Christopher and Molly Jordan who discover a magic timedoor that leads them to the kingdom of Endora where plenty of adventure awaits!
In The Timedoor, eleven-year-old Christopher Jordan and his eight year old sister Molly embark on a journey to help rescue a young princess kidnapped by the invading forces of the evil sorcerer Malaban, whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
In The Sword and the Crown, the Jordan siblings return to Endora four years later to help stop an evil impostor from being crowned king in a neighboring kingdom and waging a terrible war.
In The Saving Light, the concluding volume, Christopher and Molly race against all odds to save their family and prevent an old enemy from returning to power in both Endora and their own world.
Links to download free book – Always double check the price before you download – sometimes there are price glitches or unexpected price changes.
This book is free from 11/27/2015 until 12/01/2015.
About the Author
Thomas J. Prestopnik (pronounced press-TOP-nick) is the author of Nicholas Raven and the Wizards' Web, a 120 chapter epic fantasy for adults and older teens. He began planning and outlining this Lord of the Rings inspired novel in 1978 when he was fifteen, three years after first reading J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic, and wrote the first draft between 1999 and 2013.
He has also written The Endora Trilogy, a fantasy-adventure series for pre-teens and adults comprised of The Timedoor (Book 1), The Sword and the Crown (Book 2) and The Saving Light (Book 3). The first book had originally been published as The Visitors in Mrs. Halloway's Barn before the story was expanded into a trilogy and retitled The Timedoor.
Prestopnik's other books include the children's adventure Gabriel's Journey, a stand-alone novel enjoyed by both young and old alike, as well as the novella A Christmas Castle which is geared for adults and older teens.
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After our Head Chef Shane Hughes successfully retained our Michelin star this year, we thought it about time to let you all know a little bit about him…
Shane started humbly as the resident child chef at home, and it was there that his dreams of a career in food and cooking began.
While the home kitchen was a good starting point, he was eager to progress and when an opportunity arose to train at the nearby Hartwell House he jumped at the chance. From there, he spent his formative years learning the basics of French cookery in a beautiful historic hotel and spa surrounded by talented chefs.
But London beckoned, as it does for most young chefs, so he pursued and secured a position working under the legendary Michael Bourdin at the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair. He found himself embroiled in what can only be described as a military-style kitchen, learning the fundamentals of classical cuisine among a huge brigade of chefs.
After a time, Shane decided that the best way to further his skills and his career would be to join a more modern and fashionable restaurant that would enable him to keep up with the constantly changing face of the culinary industry. He joined John Burton-Race at The Landmark Hotel, which was at the time one of the finest in London and a recipient of two Michelin Stars.
Moving on in search of something different, he joined the Juniper in Manchester, the North's Most Highly awarded and quirky eatery. There he learned from a true artist chef – Paul Kitching.
Before long another opportunity came along, however, and he signed up to help open a magnificent 5 star hotel in the Cotswolds – Whatley Manor. Under the guidance of Master Chef Martin Burge and the team of dedicated staff the hotel went from strength to strength and continues to be an industry leader, itself winning a second Michelin Star and a handful of other sought-after awards.
After this experience, Shane had effectively paid his dues and his first opportunity as head chef came next in a Stunning Hotel called Ynyshir Hall, in the mid west of Wales. It was the only Relais & Châteaux in the Country, delivering the ultimate in customer experience. The beautiful scenery of Artists Valley and outstanding welsh produce helped Shane to develop his distinctive style of modern world cookery without forgetting his classical roots.
After being awarded his own Michelin Star there, and having served 7 years, he decided to leave Wales to begin at Thackeray's in May 2014.
His dream of cooking in a small privately ran restaurant has come true. Our restaurant is run by a team of very experienced staff, and he now spends his time designing new and exiting menus with seasonally changing dishes designed to excite and challenge his guests.
Shane Plans to use his 20 years of experience cooking at the highest level to build on Thackeray's already brilliant reputation as a special place to dine so that it remains the first choice for all his customers. Why not find out why we rate him so highly at one of our upcoming events?
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Windows 7 Java Problem
This is a bit of a weird problem with windows 7/Java
I am running 64bit windows 7 home premium, and as such have 64bit Java installed on my computer and i've come to realize that if i'm running java .jar files from the command line, the 64bit version of java is invoked, but if i just double click the jar file, then 32bit java is invoked.
im not sure if this is the correct place for this question, but like i said its a weird problem.
does anyone have a clue why this happens?
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I don't know if this is the exact answer you were looking for, but you need to install both versions of Java (32-bit & 64-bit) if you are using a 64-bit system. And your system will utilize the appropriate Java version for whatever app is running, or whatever function it is doing - whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.
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Did you define the JDK in the Path or are you using de default java.exe located in system32.
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Building upon version 1 I redesigned the site to be more experiential – giving the user a much more visceral experience of each of the activities on the landing page. Utilising simple colour changes to direct the user around the page, making it easy to find the relevant information at a glance – product combos and/or quick info – but being able to delve deeper upon closer inspection.
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Ringing In Hope Draws Thousands - The annual Ringing In Hope event at the Brambleton Town Center drew more than 1,500 runners, walkers and everyone in between on New Year's Eve, despite the chilling temperature and missing sun. The cold could not dampen the New Year's spirit as many runners came decked out in their holiday "finest." A runner dressed as Gumby and a member of the Redskins' Hogettes also were on hand to lend their spirit to the day. Leesburg Today article: http://ht.ly/gwt5g. Flickr Photo Album: http://ht.ly/gM3GH
Brambleton Sells 466 New Homes In 2012 Equaling A 3% Increase In Total Sales - Brambleton reported on January 18th, 2013 that it has exceeded its own sales record with a total of 466 new homes sold in 2012, representing a 3% increase over its 2011 sales of 454. This is the highest number of new homes, including single-family residences and townhomes, sold in the community's 11-year history. Brambleton accomplished this impressive milestone by averaging approximately nine homes per week. Washington Business Journal article: http://ht.ly/gXswa
Brambleton Receives "Community of the Year" Award - Brambleton announces its recognition by The National Sales and Marketing Awards as Silver Award Winner in the category of "Community of the Year." In addition, Brambleton was also recognized in the "Best Landscape Design" category. "We are proud that Brambleton is being recognized by The Nationals as one of the top communities in the United States," said Kim Adams, Director of Marketing at Brambleton. "Our dedication to building a vibrant mixed-use development, coupled with an amazing community of individuals and families, truly makes Brambleton a unique and award-winning place to call home." Yahoo article: http://ht.ly/gXsxX
Annual Brambleton Realtor Tour Announced - Realtors are invited to Brambleton's Annual Realtor Tour on Tuesday, March 19th from 12-3pm. Come hear the latest development news, view brand new models, enjoy free Verizon Home Monitoring & Control demos, enjoy a delicious lunch and have the opportunity to win many giveaways! More details to follow, so please save the date.
The first "Pawsitively Brambleton" dog calendar has been a hit! There's no denying our nation's love of dogs extends throughout the homes in Brambleton. In the spirit of giving during the holiday season, the Brambleton Group collected donations to help a local animal shelter, Friends of Homeless Animals, in exchange for calendars. Your generous donations poured in and we're delighted to report just how giving our Brambleton friends are. We collected $784 in cash and $150 in gift cards, over 122 pounds of dog food, dog sweaters/coats, toys, treats, cat litter, more than 10 dog beds, a dog crate and more! THANK YOU for your generous donations to FOHA and local Girl Scout Brownie Troop 5405 who also helped us collect for FOHA at the community's annual Holiday Open House in December by selling homemade dog treats and collecting donations from the horse-drawn carriage rides. Calendars are still available in the Welcome Center, so stop by and pick up a copy today.
The Spirit of Giving Bike Giveaway – The Brambleton Group got in the holiday spirit by giving away 18 new bikes from the newly opened Bicycle Outfitters in the Brambleton Town Center from mid November through December 21st. Ten winners were selected from Facebook contests and raffles at community events, while eight winners were chosen from drawings at our builders' model homes and Welcome Center.
Parking Signs - All roads lead to the Brambleton Town Center!! Just follow their new parking garage signs!
Town Center Tidbits – www.brambleton.com/towncenter
The Brambleton Town Center Associates is pleased to announce that Sandy Sammons from Ashburn won the BTC $1,000 shopping spree and picked Briar Woods to receive the donation, as she has two daughters who attend Briar Woods High School. The check presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 22nd at 9:30am at Briar Woods HS. Go to www.facebook.com/brambletonview for a chance to win Anniversary giveaways!
Builder Buzz – Hurry, pricing is on the rise! http://www.brambleton.com/your-home/modelhomes
- Van Metre SF - Announcing the grand opening of the Woodview Collection at Northstar in the Emerald Ridge neighborhood from the upper $600's. Brand new "Portsmouth" Model opening this Spring. Contact Jerry for more information at 703.764.5426.
- Miller & Smith Brownstones' base pricing has increased: The Montague now starts at $432,990. Contact Debbie for more information at 703.434.0807.
- Pulte Trent Grove Grand Villas: base prices now begin at $474,990. The grand opening date for all 3 new Grand Villas' models is set for Feb 23rd. Coming soon to Trent Grove: New 22' 3-level towns! Sign up here to be added to their interest list http://ht.ly/gM4JG. Contact Kelly or Mike for more information at 703.327.7583.
- The Winchester Towns at Emerald Ridge new "Paxton" model is NOW OPEN! Base pricing begins at $421,990. Contact Juan for more information at 703.542.7855.
- Winchester SF - brand new floor plans to debut this Spring!
- Beazer SF - brand new lots coming soon in the Emerald Ridge and West Park neighborhoods.
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New Home Information Packet – http://ht.ly/ccg85Model Home Map: http://ht.ly/gYthY
3/19 – Annual Brambleton Realtor Event
4/13 – Brambleton Ribbon Run
4/28 – Community Shred
5/27 – Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk
6/15 – YouthFest
6/20 – Summer Concert Series begins
6/29 – Red, White and BRAM
Full 2013 Calendar:- http://issuu.com/brambleton/docs/2013events
3/19 – Annual Brambleton Realtor Event
4/13 – Brambleton Ribbon Run
4/28 – Community Shred
5/27 – Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk
6/15 – YouthFest
6/20 – Summer Concert Series begins
6/29 – Red, White and BRAM
Full 2013 Calendar:- http://issuu.com/brambleton/docs/2013events
2012 Highlights – A look back at Brambleton's year http://youtu.be/l-BLT-d1zV4
- Beazer Towns, M&S Towns & Pulte Grand Villas open for sales
- Pulte Singles sell out
- Named Runner Friendly Community
- Van Metre Singles Estates Collection open for sales
- First ever "Bring your dog to work day"
- Winchester Towns open for sales
- Silver Line Approved
- 2020 Vision Meetings (Rezonings)
- Brambleton Park & Ride Opens
- Van Metre Singles Manor Collection sells out
- First ever "Kids Triathlon"
- Added 3.5 miles of new trails
- Verizon HMC free demos
- Bicycle Outfitters & Starbucks opens at the BTC
- Pulte, Van Metre & Camberley Towns sell out
- First ever "Pawstiviely Brambleton" Dog Calendar w/FOHA donations
- Bicycle Sweepstakes
- Another record for new home sales with 466
What to look forward to in 2013
- Annual Brambleton Realtor Event, 3/19
- New model home openings with brand new floorplans
- New neighborhood opening, "West Park at Brambleton"
- A brand new pool/clubhouse opening
- A Brambleton Safety Center opening
- More trails
- An exclusive Verizon Brambleton Channel
- New Video Series
- The BTC Specials and more
Brambleton Community Association's January 2013 Newsletter - This is the latest monthly community news from the Brambleton Community Association. Click here to view the January Newsletter (iPad friendly). You can also follow their latest news on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brambletoncommunityassociation.
Dulles Metro Fact Sheet - http://ht.ly/gCfv020 Questions About Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project: http://ht.ly/g5eSE. Go to www.dullesmetro.com for more information.


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Pre-sales Consultant
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Job Status: Full Time
Job Description:
We're looking for a pre-sales resource who has the right blend of hunger, passion and willingness to go the extra mile. This is not your typical "demo-a-day" pre-sales role where every day feels the same. Yes, standard demos are part of the job, but they're a small part. We need someone eager to improve an agile department that supports a very large role in generating new business. We need someone who can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and sense of autonomy to help develop something special. This role is ideal for the candidate looking for a versatile position where they can put their personal mark on an organization.
The ideal candidate should have excellent skills, like the ability to understand and map business requirements to the Tagetik solution, position our unique value proposition and engage with our prospects and customers all the way. You learn fast and have a passion to improve processes in the Office of Finance. You have a desire to become a Tagetik solution expert.
We are a dedicated team of sales, presales and services based our Stockholm's office looking to grow further.
- Shortening the sales cycle by delivering flawless standard and custom product demonstrations to mid and C-level executives in the Office of Finance
- Translating business requirements/challenges into proof of concept presentations
- Leveraging field and competitive intelligence to provide product enhancement & improvement ideas
- Improving/maintaining standard demo assets to ensure top-notch sales presentations
- Leading cross-functional initiatives including product marketing and services improvements
- 3-5 years CPM industry experience
- Highly motivated, competitive individual with superior presentation/public-speaking skills
- High comfort level with business analysis & financial modelling
- Immaculate attention to detail with an ability to think critically on the fly
- Great listening habits
- Capable of traveling
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Self-motivating with a goal-oriented mindset
- A team-playing, positive, and friendly attitude
- Able to learn, get feedback and has self-refection on its own functioning and results
- Fluent in English and Swedish (reading, writing and speaking)
PREFERRED Skills:
- Experience or degree in Finance or Accounting
What can we offer you:
- an excellent salary, bonus and good terms of employment
- an excellent in-house training program
- a challenging and dynamic surrounding with a lot of space to develop within a fast growing and successful organisation
Remuneration and contract terms will be discussed individually and defined according to personal skills, competences and experience.