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A primary goal of education is the acquisition of durable knowledge which challenges the use of efficient pedagogical methods of how to best facilitate learning. Research in cognitive psychology has demonstrated that repeated testing during the learning phase improves performance on later retention tests compared to restudy of material. This empirical phenomenon is called the testing effect. The testing effect has shown to be robust across different kinds of material and when compared to different pedagogical methods. Despite the extensive number of published papers on the testing effect, the majority of the studies have been conducted in the laboratory. More specific, few studies have examined the testing effect in authentic settings when using course material during the progress of a course. Further, few studies have investigated the beneficial effects with test-enhanced learning by the use of neuroimaging methods (e.g. fMRI). The aim with the thesis was to investigate the effects of test-enhanced learning in an authentic educational context and how this is related to individual differences in working memory capacity (Study I and II) as well as changes in brain activity involved in successful repeated testing and long term retention (Study III).
In study I, we examined whether repeated testing with feedback benefitted learning compared to rereading of introductory psychology key concepts in a sample of undergraduate students. The results revealed that repeated testing with feedback was superior compared to rereading both immediate after practice and at longer delays. The effect of repeated testing was beneficial for students irrespectively of WMC. In Study II, we investigated test-enhanced learning in relation to the encoding variability hypothesis for the learning of mathematics in a sample of fifth-grade children. Learning was examined in relation to both practiced and transfer tasks. No differences were found for the practiced tasks. Regarding the transfer tasks, the results gave support for the encoding variability hypothesis, but only at the immediate test. In contrast, when we followed up the durability of learning across time, the results showed that taking the same questions over and over again during the intervention resulted in better performance across time compared to variable encoding. Individual differences in WMC predicted performance on the transfer tasks, but only at the immediate test, regardless of group.
Together, the results from Study I and Study II clearly indicate that testenhanced learning is effective in authentic settings, across age-groups and also produces transfer. Integrate current findings from cognitive science, in terms of test-enhanced learning, by the use of authentic materials and assessments relevant for educational goals can be rather easily done with vi computer based tasks. The observed influence of individual differences in WMC between the studies warrant further study of its specific contribution to be able to optimize the learning procedure.
In Study III, we tested the complementary hypothesis regarding the mechanisms behind memory retrieval. Recurrent retrieval may be efficient because it induces representational consistency or, alternatively, because it induces representational variability - the altering or adding of underlying representations as a function of successful repeated retrieval. A cluster in right superior parietal cortex was identified as important for items successfully repeatedly retrieved Day 1, and also correctly remembered Day 7, compared to those successfully repeatedly retrieved Day 1 but forgotten Day 7. Representational similarity analysis in this region gave support for the theoretical explanations that emphasis semantic elaboration.
The aim of this study was to examine whether repeated testing with feedback benefits learning compared to rereading of introductory psychology key-concepts in an educational context. The testing effect was examined immediately after practice, after 18 days, and at a five-week delay in a sample of undergraduate students (n = 83). The results revealed that repeated testing with feedback significantly enhanced learning compared to rereading at all delays, demonstrating that repeated retrieval enhances retention compared to repeated encoding in the short- and the long-term. In addition, the effect of repeated testing was beneficial for students irrespectively of working memory capacity. It is argued that teaching methods involving repeated retrieval are important to consider by the educational system.
Several studies in cognitive psychology have shown that repeated testing enhances learning, a phenomenon called the testing effect. The aim with the present study was to investigate the encoding variability hypothesis in relation to both practiced and transfer mathematical tasks in a sample of fifth-grade children. Learning was assessed immediately after practice, 3-days, and five weeks after initial learning. Encoding variability was manipulated by re-formulate some of the questions in one group (Variable-Test group), versus keeping them constant in a second group (Same-Test group), but with the same amount of total practice for both groups. The results gave support for the encoding variability hypothesis with regard to transfer tasks, but only at the immediate test. At the delayed tests, the encoding variability hypothesis was disclaimed. Clickers were used during both the learning phase and the following tests. Individual differences in working memory capacity predicted performance on the transfer tasks, but only at the immediate test, regardless of group.
Encoding and retrieval processes enhance long-term memory performance. The efficiency of encoding processes has recently been linked to representational consistency: the reactivation of a representation that gets more specific each time an item is further studied. Here we examined the complementary hypothesis of whether the efficiency of retrieval processes also is linked to representational consistency. Alternatively, recurrent retrieval might foster representational variability—the altering or adding of underlying memory representa- tions. Human participants studied 60 Swahili–Swedish word pairs before being scanned with fMRI the same day and 1 week later. On Day 1, participants were tested three times on each word pair, and on Day 7 each pair was tested once. A BOLD signal change in right superior parietal cortex was associated with subsequent memory on Day 1 and with successful long-term retention on Day 7. A representational similarity analysis in this parietal region revealed that beneficial recurrent retrieval was associated with representational variability, such that the pattern similarity on Day 1 was lower for retrieved words subsequently remembered compared with those subsequently forgot- ten. This was mirrored by a monotonically decreased BOLD signal change in dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on Day 1 as a function of repeated successful retrieval for words subsequently remembered, but not for words subsequently forgotten. This reduction in prefrontal response could reflect reduced demands on cognitive control. Collectively, the results offer novel insights into why memory retention benefits from repeated retrieval, and they suggest fundamental differences between repeated study and repeated testing.


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Disfigured and oblique
From the appetite that I seek
I'm a hungry cannibal
I'm a rabid animal
My remains are being scattered
I've been bludgeoned, I'm in pain
Stomach pains are coming
And they strike with demon speed
Dead bodies everywhere
Piles of blood, entrails and hair
I'm bleeding from the inside
From the armageddon outside
Reaccuring rotting dreams
From this place the demons speak
My skin exfoliates
My patience terminates
Unfold to unholy urges
Unearthed with urgency
The holocaust was nothing
Compared to my lividity
In this oblong box that's eating you
There's nothing you can do
Dead Bodies!
Dead Bodies!
Dead Bodies!

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Design: Gino Carollo
Sunrise_A project dedicated to emotions, to functionality and to styling, to the desire to be surrounded by high-tech objects. Sunrise is a sideboard with three or four doors. It is made of matt lacquered wood in white, anthracite grey or quartz grey, with glass internal shelves.
Available also with a led light source in the compartment (Sunrise Light).
Frame finish:
Lacquered wood:
Mat white
Mat anthracite grey
Mat quartz grey
Maximum capacity:
15 Kg per shelf
180 x 56,5 x h 72 cm 3 ante Sunrise/ Sunrise Light
240 x 56,5 x h 72 cm 4 ante Sunrise/ Sunrise Light


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Mint & Mingle: View an Exhibit in the Old Mint & Taste Gold Country Wines
Bay Area Wine Society/wine.coop/PAIRINGS
Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
It's time to tour the Old Mint which some members of various meetups last visited almost three years ago. This historic building, which opened in 1874, was turned over to the City by the U.S. Treasury in 2003 and used only sporadically for private events and the occasional exhibit, while it tries to raise funds to turn it into a city history museum. See the wonderful photos of the mint down through time on the Museum homepage
This is a rare chance to view the interior while enjoying an enticing exhibition. Afterward, we cross the street to Gallery/Bar 4N5 for some for some very special green/ natural/sustainable/organic wines and munchies.
The exhibit is entitled San Francisco Style, showcasing the styles and fashions of San Francisco from the 1850s to the l970s.
Fashion is the ultimate artistic expression of individual style, and San Francisco has had an influence on the way people dress dating back to the 19th century.
Most famously, the city is known as the birthplace of blue jeans. The world's best selling item of clothing and one of the greatest icons of modern fashion, blue jeans were invented in San Francisco by Levi Strauss in 1873. In the 1950s, the blue denim synonymous for decades with hard, honest work became a symbol of rebellious youth when sported by screen idols like James Dean and Marlon Brando. Blue jeans have since entered the high fashion vocabulary and are ubiquitous. Today jeans are part of the repertoire of haute couture houses like Armani, Valentino and Chanel.
The whimsical, irreverent attire of the Haight-Ashbury's Flower Children in the 1960s has influenced clothing designers as diverse as Jessica McClintock and Betsey Johnson. In the late 1960s Bill Kelly, Stanley Mouse and others set up a studio in Mill Valley to produce designs expressly for T-shirts, thus putting fine art on what had previously been regarded as a merely utilitarian article of clothing. Since the '60s the influence of San Francisco's clothing designers has only continued to create new fashion trends: Don and Doris Fisher's Gap, Susie and Doug Tompkins' Esprit, Mel and Patricia Ziegler's Banana Republic, the list goes on and on.
If there's one thing San Francisco's clothing designers have done collectively, it is to inspire the world to dress with imagination and to dress for comfort without ever losing a sense of style.
Because of the linkage of the Gold Rush to the Mint, and in keeping with Earth Day, we intend to feature ecofriendly wines from the Gold Country. The tasting reception and Meetup will occur in The Pickwick Hotel just across the street from the Old Mint building. Come at 2pm. Wines to be tasted are being considered for inclusion in wine.coop which you can join at the event for significant savings.
Early Bird Ticket, includes $10 admission to the exhibit plus the tasting: $25 through March 20th then goes up to $30. Discount advance payment also includes a FREE BOTTLE OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC WINE (no sulfites added) plus the $10 admission to the Mint exhibition, except for the last category which requires that the attendee to purchase their own admission.
When & Where
The Old Mint
88 5th St
San Francisco,
Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)
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Bay Area Wine Society/wine.coop/PAIRINGS
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Sharada Devi is a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba. She has traveled throughout India for the past thirty plus years in various temples playing music with the kirtan musicians. "I began to soak up the melodic tunes and found my heart in constant rhythm with the beat of the drum. The simple repetitions of the chants fill my spirit and bring forth a greater understanding of the dance of true love." For more information, visit her website.
Doors open at 7:30p / $10 - $20 Sliding scale donation


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On Stage: The Nutcracker On Ice, Wales Millennium Centre
Christmas may still be well over a month away but after witnessing the opening night of The Imperial Ice Stars production of The Nutcracker on Ice on Friday evening, it was impossible not to walk away feeling a tiny bit seasonal.
The combination of Tchaikovsky's music, colourfully designed sets and stunningly choreographed ice dance routines incorporating acrobatics, illusions, and beautiful costumes mesmerised every generation of the audience.
The production team headed by producers James Cundall and Tony Mercer have worked hard to make a usually a dark story light and accessible for all age groups, resulting in a magical treat that is as appeasing to the eye as to the ear.
The Imperial Ice stars consisting of a 26-strong cast of Olympic, World, European and National Championship skaters lead by Maria Mukhortova (as Marie) and Bogdan Berezenko (as The Nutcracker Prince) effortlessly deliver an adrenaline fuelled performance with flair and intricacy.
Russian Ice Star Olga Sharutenko is joined by Dancing on Ice partner Keith Chegwin to recreate the roles of the magicians that bring the story to life. While Sharutenko dazzles, Chegwin glides and glimmers displaying a great comical rapport with the company as well as the audience.
The shows highlight is undoubtedly the Grand Celebration of Dancing allowing the company to push the boundaries of ice dance theatre including stunning air dances and fiery acrobatic skills.
An early Christmas treat for the family (not recommended for the under 3s) The Nutcracker on Ice continues at Wales Millennium Centre until November 17.


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Silhouette Artist Tomorrow (7/22)
We are so excited about our event tomorrow (7/22) with Silhouette Artist Erik Johnson! We can't wait to see our little one's done!
We have a few appointments open around 11:30 and 1:00.
It only takes 5 minutes, but will be a treasured keepsake!
Register for a time here: https://beesknees22.eventbrite.com


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The novelty, aimed at sporty women who enjoy meeting new challenges, reflects the black, gold, and green colors of the racing catamaran supported by the brand. It has been created in two versions - in steel or white gold, limited to 150 and 10 pieces respectively.
The case-back of the new Audemars Piguet watch features the Ladycat logo, paying tribute to the only boat in the sailing category that joins the competition with a lady at the helm.
The white gold model demonstrates the dial completed with black mother-of-pearl counters. The dial is framed by a gem-paved bezel. The diamonds also sparkle at the studs and folding clasp. The total number of diamonds is 323. The watch is teamed with a black rubber strap, creating a distinctive contrast with sparkle of the highest-quality diamonds.
The steel model also pleases the glance by its pure lines, and gem-set bezel and studs.
The sturdy case, 37 mm in diameter, accommodates a mechanical self-winding movement. The mechanism, best described as efficient and accurate, allows measuring short time periods over a 12-hour period, on demand and as often as you need.
The movement is equipped with an 18K gold oscillating weight and its finishing corresponds to the finest horological traditions. It gives an advantage of a 40-hour power reserve.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ladycat Chronograph watch is 50-meter water-resistant.


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Monday, September 24, 2007
When I first laid eyes on that bike I fell in love with that finish. The deep burgundy red, the scratches and even the rust told an untold story. I wanted to just clean it and that was it. But a lot of surface rust didn't look that cool and I wanted to have a smooth finish. So out came the 600 grit sandpaper and water.
Now before you think that I went ahead and scrubbed this thing mad, I didn't. I made sure that my sandpaper was VERY wet and I literally caressed that frame. All I wanted to do was to make the surface rust vanish and have a smooth surface without removing the original paint. You always remove some paint when you wet sand, so that's why I was real careful.
I used a clear lacquer because it was lying around my shop and it was already paid for. The result was pretty good, just click on the images to have a better look and you'll see what I mean. This was the fastest paint job on a bike I have ever made. The rust shouldn't come out, but this thing will be sleeping indoors and will not see rain. I'm not sure it would remain rust free otherwise.
Keep posted
Gerry :)
Posted by Gerry Lauzon at 7:54 PM
1 comment:
- Mary C. said...
Dude, thank you so much! You just gave me the courage to hope to salvage the paint job on a vintage Raleigh I picked up instead of sandblasting and re-painting it :)
- April 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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Ask a Recruiter...
I've been fired! What do I do now?
As recruiters, we spend a lot of our time advising and guiding people and generally being a bit of a shoulder to cry on when it comes to work problems.
It's not surprising that it's a bit like being an Agony Aunt at times. And we're happy to do it, it helps us get to know you and so we're better placed to help you find a job and a work environment that makes you happy.
So we decided to start a monthly 'Ask a Recruiter' section – to help answer some of your career or work related problems – we've pretty much heard it all!
First up is one of the more serious problems you'll face, but actually there's a few ways of looking at it so don't lose heart just yet.
Q. I've been fired! What do I do now?
A. Getting fired can be right up there with a breakup on the emotional devastation scale. So many of us get a big portion of our self-worth from our work, so being told that we won't be doing that work anymore can be a shocker.
What did I do wrong? Am I not good enough? Is everything I thought about myself a lie? Plus, there's the practical problem of, you know, rent and living life that rears its head pretty quickly and can make us panic unnecessarily.
'So many of us get a big portion of our self-worth from our work, so being told that we won't be doing that work anymore can be a shocker.'
There are many reasons why you might lose your job and in today's very transient world, you won't be the first — budgets are tight, the role has changed, the company is moving in a different direction and may not need someone with your skill set anymore. Pivots happen in companies constantly since they have to keep up with the pace of change in our working society.
So if it happens to you, look at it as positively as you can, change can often be the best recipe for a new you...
- Let yourself be OK with the shock and anger of being let go. Let your mind go through the grieving process.
- Once you're through grieving, try to harness your energy to really understand what you want in your next job. A similar role elsewhere? Or maybe this is the kick in the backside you needed to get you out of your comfort zone. It's also a good chance to retool - go back to school, try something new!
'Maybe this is the kick in the backside you needed to get you out of your comfort zone. It's also a good chance to retool - go back to school, try something new!'
- Reach out to your friends and network. You don't have to share all the details about the circumstances surrounding your job search, but you can let others help you land your next gig. The world is full of people who really want to help others, so go out and find them, while discovering your next career opportunity.
- Evaluate why you were fired so you don't make the same mistakes in the future. Remember that 'mistakes' could mean either areas where you underperformed, but it could also mean choosing the wrong employer who did not value you as an employee.
- If the company wasn't hitting targets and you were a casualty of that, don't take it to heart. It happens, you move on and it's not your fault.
- Decide on what your ideal job looks like. Most people take a shotgun approach to finding a new job. Instead, you should focus on going after a few jobs that are a perfect fit for both you and the company. This way you can put more effort into the process and you are more likely to end up with a job you love.
- Get your CV, LinkedIn, and social media profiles cleaned up, and focused on the skills that are most ideally suited to your ideal job.
'Move on! Remember, you aren't the first person that ever lost their job!'
- Be ready to discuss why you were fired in your last job. Best to be honest here; if you underperformed, address the changes you are making so that won't happen again. Never fall into the trap of slagging off your old employer, it's not a positive thing to do. Keep it brief, on the 'up', and sound confident and in control of your career progression. Move on! And remember, you aren't the first person that ever lost their job!
- Get your references lined up. And ensure that your old employer does the same for you too.
- Start putting the word out that you are looking for a position, get into bed with good recruiters who will fight your corner understand the type of position you are looking for, and get yourself out there.
Good luck, it could be the best experience yet so go get 'em!
Whether it's a new colleague who's really grinding your gears, or that you're snowed under with work but don't want to admit defeat – we'd love to help. Please send your questions here and we'll pick one to answer each month. Everything will be kept totally confidential and no names will be mentioned in the piece.


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Call me high maintenance, but giving up my mani/pedi guilty pleasure was not an option. Aside from the fact that 90 minutes at the nail salon can turn my whole day around-- (Seriously, a good mani/pedi really can and if you don't know I highly recommend you try it.) It is also a necessity, or at very least, extremely helpful when you have sore, swollen joints from arthritis like I do.
So I investigated the potential problem further. Hepatitis C can be transmitted through unsterilized instruments at nail salons as well as through tattoo and body piercings instruments -- Call me chicken but tats and piercings will never be a problem for me-- I'm just sayin. These are in addition to the more common causes like unsterilized needles from vaccines (more common in lesser developed countries) as well as the usual things we've probably all read about like intravenous drug use and promiscuity.
I'm a clean freak and so is my nail salon owner, plus, I already take my own equipment with me-- But heads up people! Although salons are legally required to sterilize all instruments after each use, pay close attention and make sure everything is squeaky clean and files are new.
But still, I investigated further and was able to ask Dr. Douglas Dieterich, M.D. at New York City's Mount Sinai Medical Center about "Hep C" and about it's possible connection to lupus since I've heard of "autoimmune hepatitis". Here's what he had to say...
Q. I've heard that Hepatitis C and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have similar symptoms. What are they and is there any link between the two diseases?
A. There is no link between the two diseases. The only symptom in common is fatigue.
Q. Can Hep C trigger a Lupus flair or vice-a-versa?
A. One of the treatments for Hepatitis C, interferon, can trigger a flair up in lupus.
Q. Can lupus medications like Methrotrexate lead to Hepatitis C?
A. No, but they can cause some liver scarring.
Q. Is there a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis C? Or are any in the works?
A. There is no vaccine for Hep C. Research continues on developing one but nothing has shown significant promise yet.
Q. What type of doctor specializes in Hepatitis C? Should I include this speciality in my medical team to oversea my health? If so, how often should I be checked?
A. A specialist in hepatology, or liver diseases, treats Hepatitis C. You do not need to include a liver disease specialist in your ream of health care providers unless you test positive for a liver disease. however, you should speak to your primary care physician about being tested for Hepatitis C, as it has no symptoms in most cases.
Q. What is your best advice for patients with lupus and related diseases to be proactive about their liver wellness?
A. People with lupus should eat a healthy diet, avoid weight gain, stay away from refined sugars, and drink alcohol in moderation.
Perhaps this sounds extreme or slightly alarmist but I prefer to be safe than sorry. In Dr. Dieterich's case, he knew exactly when and how he got the disease...
I prefer to be safe than sorry and appreciate Dr. Dieterich answering my questions.
Until next time...
Joanna J aka Lemon Aid
Photo Credit: © Dmitry Sunagatov - Fotolia.com


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Happy Friday, birdies!
Where has the month of June gone?
We have been so busy this month with trips out of town, home improvement projects, reading potty training "how-tos", learning to sew, playing outside, and the list goes on…
This month our family has made a commitment to be mindful of our budget. We've studied the ins and outs and have made a plan to be more cost savvy. We had saving set aside and budgeting for me to be at home with the twins for one year… and here we are 18 months later in desperate need to rework the budget to keep me home.
With budgeting being a priority meal planning has been essential to maintaining our monthly food budget. I say meal planning loosely because what I really do is create a menu. I'm a pretty obsessive planner in most areas of my life but when it comes to meals I like the flexibility of saying "that doesn't sound good tonight, let's have this instead". Aldi and I have become best buds… we take our relationship seriously but we only see each other every other week for about an hour. An hour doesn't seem like much, but we make the time count.
Last week I spent an hour at Aldi's, bought 2 weeks worth of food and spent $185.
Here are my steps for a successful Aldi's trip with children in tow:
- Evaluate your pantry, fridge and freezer to get an idea of what food items will carry over into the next menu. It's important to me to use up items that may go to waste soon.
- Check out the weekly ads at your local grocery stores. You can often find them online. I've recently discovered an application called Flipp that has been super helpful in tracking down grocery ads.
- Peruse Pinterest for ideas. (I have a board for dinners and breakfasts.)
- Check out Aldi's website for recipes as well!
- Consider items that may freeze well if you're planning for 2 weeks. Many produce items wont be fresh for that length of time. We utilize frozen fruits and veggies as we get into that second week, freeze meats and bread. (Even things like milk and butter can be frozen, but I haven't had to resort to that yet)
- Write down a list of meals that will make the cut (I plan for 14-16 meals).
- Write down the ingredients that go with each meal.
- Evaluate your pantry for items you may already have (and look for items that might be good substitutes in your recipes).
- Re-organize your list of ingredients in the order of how they are organized in the store. I promise this is the key to getting in and out of the store quickly… if you don't know your store well enough just group like items on your list – dairy, meat, canned goods, etc.
- Pack reusable grocery bags in the car… and don't forget the quarter for your cart!
I honestly take about 2 hour prepping all of this. This much prep may seem exhausting, but not nearly as exhausting as roaming around a grocery store aimlessly with 18 month old twins for 2 hours and hoping for some combination of ingredients that will make a meal…. and then having to do it again every week or more.
What are some of your money saving tips when it comes to grocery shopping?
Stay tuned for a sample of our 2 week menu in an upcoming blog.


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Clean. Thin. Modern. A minimalists dream and a perfect canvas for self expression. Not only will it be a great addition to your current collection, but will take over the coveted wrist real estate in no time.
Size: MED-IN101
Size: 40mm
Case: Black IP Stainless Steel
Dial Colour: Black
Hands Colour: White
Strap Width: 20mm
Strap Material: Quick-Change Genuine Leather
Movement: Miyota 2 Hand Movement
Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Water Proof: 5ATM/50M


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A tract of land nestled in the rural mountains of West Virginia's eastern panhandle will soon be the workplace for hundreds of West Virginians, where they'll be making some of the trusted P&G products you use every day.
The Tabler Station facility is P&G's latest investment in U.S. manufacturing, adding to the more than 25 sites we already operate across the country.
P&G purchased the approximately 450-acre site in 2014 for about $30 million. When fully operational, the facility will employ about 700 full-time P&G employees under its more than one-million-square-foot roof.
Soon after our ceremonial groundbreaking last September, excavation went into full swing to level the rugged terrain for construction of the new facility. We're planning to pour the first concrete this fall.
Pictured at the September 18, 2015 groundbreaking ceremony are (left to right): Keith Burdette, WV Secretary of Commerce; Liz Fikes, P&G Product Supply Director - Engineering; WV Senator Shelley Moore Capito; WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin; P&G Global Product Supply Officer Yannis Skoufalos; WV Senator Joe Manchin; Robin Bearden, P&G Vice President, HR, Global Product Supply; and Carolyn Brehm, P&G Vice President, Global Government Relations.
Along with P&G's six new mega-distribution centers that opened last year, Tabler Station will help P&G reach 80% of its retail customers and consumers, especially on the east coast, within one day of transit from where the products are made. This closer proximity will reduce P&G's inventory and costs, and improve our overall efficiency.
Though construction is still underway, we've already been accepting applications and conducting interviews for positions at the new facility. To date, about 800 people have started their application and interview process.
As the facility begins to take shape, many have asked: What P&G products will the facility make? Here's a first look at some of the brands we'll be making there, and when production will begin (these are the ones we can share so far, and should not be considered a final count):
Late 2017:
Bounce fabric enhancers
Late 2018:
Shampoos and conditioners:
Personal cleansing (body wash) products:
If you (or someone you know) are interested in applying for job at P&G's new Tabler Station facility, you can do so at www.pgcareers.com.
Known for their close-knit culture and positive spirit of teamwork and camaraderie, our manufacturing plants are great places to work. These videos give you a glimpse into the pride and passion our people bring to work every day at our many manufacturing sites around the world.


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2013 Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist/
The 2013 Scotiabank Giller Prize jury announced its shortlist this morning (October 8) at a press event in downtown Toronto.
The five finalists were chosen by the award-winning, three-member jury: Canadian writers Margaret Atwood and Esi Edugyan; and American author Jonathan Lethem.
This is the 20th year of the prize.
The shortlist was selected from a longlist of 13 books. 147 titles were submitted by 61 publishing houses from across the country.
The finalists are:
Dennis Bock for his novel Going Home Again, a Phyllis Bruce Book published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Lynn Coady for her short story collection Hellgoing, published by House of Anansi Press.
Craig Davidson for his novel Cataract City, published by Doubleday Canada, a division of Random House of Canada Limited.
Lisa Moore for her novel Caught, published by House of Anansi Press.
Dan Vyleta for his novel The Crooked Maid, published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
The winner will be announced at a gala ceremony to honour the finalists on Tuesday, November 5 during a live broadcast on CBC Television, hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.


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The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in People v. Fuerst on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Driving Under the Influence—Driving While Ability Impaired—Express Consent Statute—Breath and Blood Tests—Confrontation Rights.
Defendant backed his car into a pickup truck. A bystander told a police officer on the scene that after the accident, defendant asked her if she wanted his beer because he needed to hide it. Defendant performed several roadside sobriety tests. Based on his performance on these tests and the bystander's statement, the officer believed defendant was under the influence of alcohol. Defendant then elected to take a breath alcohol test, which showed that defendant's blood alcohol content was zero. The officer then asked defendant to take a blood test to test for drugs. Defendant initially refused, but after an officer told him his license would be revoked if he refused, defendant consented to the test. The blood test revealed 101 nanograms of Alprazolam, which is near the upper limit of the therapeutic range.
Before trial, defendant moved to suppress the blood test results. The trial court denied the motion. At trial, the jury found defendant not guilty of driving under the influence but found him guilty of driving while ability impaired and unsafe backing.
On appeal, defendant contended that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the blood test because the officer violated his constitutional rights by requiring him to complete the blood test after he had already selected and completed the breath test. Defendant argued that the Expressed Consent Statute doesn't authorize an officer to request a drug test if the officer has already requested, and the suspect has completed, an alcohol test. Under the Expressed Consent Statute, if a police officer has probable cause to believe that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer may request either the applicable alcohol tests, the applicable drug tests, or both, and the driver is obligated to complete them. The statute doesn't say an officer can only do one or the other. Accordingly, the procedure the officer employed didn't violate the Expressed Consent Statute. Because defendant's statutory claim fails, his constitutional claim necessarily fails. The trial court did not err in denying the motion to suppress.
Defendant also contended that the trial court violated his confrontation rights and C.R.S. § 16-3-309(5) by admitting a laboratory report containing his blood test results. He contended that the witness who testified about the report and the blood test results wasn't sufficiently involved in the process of testing the blood sample and certifying the results. Here, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) toxicologist, who was qualified as an expert in forensic science and forensic toxicology, testified about the report. The toxicologist led the process of reviewing the test results, employed the CBI's quality control process, and certified the results by signing the laboratory report. That fell within the meaning of "accomplishing" the report under C.R.S. § 16-3-309(5). The laboratory report was admissible.
The judgment was affirmed.
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While it can seem like investing in your team or your business are on opposite ends of the success scale, we've found that they go hand in hand.
At ntegrity, growth is not just a commitment we make to our clients, it's also one we make to our staff. And we've found when they grow, so does our business. That is why we have created mentoring partnerships and personal development plans (or PDPs – download your free template at the base of this post) for our staff and interns to guide and encourage genuine growth.
Mentoring is an investment. It takes time and energy – both precious commodities in small and large companies alike. Investing in your staff or your business doesn't have to be a 'one or the other' kind of choice: one naturally flows into the other. And if you do it right, the rewards of a great mentoring relationship can be surprising.
It must start with an acknowledgement that the partnership is one of equal value exchange. If a mentor does not put all their energy into providing guidance, and the mentee refuses to either drive the relationship or be guided, you'll quickly find yourself getting frustrated and going nowhere.
For mentors, the key is to be available. Mentoring isn't something that only happens in monthly meetings. You might be mentoring someone more often than you think – even without realising it. Be available to answer questions, explain and teach new concepts and readily give feedback.
When having those important conversations, listen more than you talk. Read between the lines and ask perceptive questions that show you're really listening. Remember that each individual is different: they will want and need different things from their lives and their careers, and will receive information differently too.
For mentees the mistake often lies in thinking they're simply passengers on this journey, when in fact they should be driving it. Don't wait for opportunities to present themselves. People are part of the catalyst for shaping the future, so if you're not getting value out of your mentorship, are you leaning in?
At ntegrity, we've found that the best way to get the most out of a mentoring partnership is to put structure around it. Regular meetings and a framework for development make it simpler to track progression, set achievable goals and give feedback. Enter: personal development plans, or PDPs.
PDPs are a great way to map personal goals for growth against business goals for growth, and set achievable targets each month. The next month, we review progress and have an open conversation about how things are going.
This makes mentoring easier, especially when time is limited and your energy is at its lowest. It also makes the relationship more intentional – you'll never find yourself just having a rambling conversation that begins with "so, how are things going?"
At ntegrity, our team is our most valued commodity. And we've found that as our staff become more confident in their expertise and feel free to grow and be challenged, our capacity to do amazing work as an agency does too.
Our unique mentorship and professional development program only serves to enhance our culture of growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, rather than detract from it. We've seen firsthand that a solid investment in people translates into high performance, up-skilling, passion and added confidence.
We invest in people because growth is in our DNA.
ntegrity has a great PDP template that can help you map your growth. Sign up to receive your free template via email:
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First outing this year for the author-mobile (my car, of course!). Drove to Shropshire today to visit West Felton C of E Primary School. (Beth from West Felton sent in a fantastic drawing, which you can find at the moment on 'The Monster Draw' page, for a competition to win an author visit for her school – go, Beth!)
Feeling rather conventional being off-boat and driving something other than a VW Beetle that is only being held together by rust, having now invested in author-mobile. It's so hi-tech! It even has the magic little lines that heat up on the back window so you can see out the back! (Not used to this in Beetle which I could not see out the back of during the whole of winter. Nor on the boat, which, well, didn't have a back window.) The CD player can hold six CDs! Six. Consensus was that this was overkill but I now see it as a necessity.
Enough of author-mobile rambles but must say got me to West Felton feeling very upbeat. I practically skipped into the school where I was met with LOTS OF EXCITED PEOPLE, HOLDING LOTS OF EXCITING DRAWINGS. I was so pleased that I told them that I immediately needed to use the toilet, which I did, and when I returned, there was EVEN MORE EXCITEMENT as I could hear some lovely people say, "Polly Ho-Yen just used our toilet!" They were excited I was there, and so was I!
Here is one of the drawings that I managed to take a photo of (I got over-excited after this and forgot to take photos of the others.) (Oh, by the way, the inspiration for this charming illustration was just my second book 'Where Monsters Lie', don't you know??)
I waffled on for a little bit too long in assembly but we got talking about breakfasts you see and they were such a friendly lot. I mentioned in a very casual way that I did not like soggy broccoli in school dinners – remember this for later (and remember how casually I mentioned I casually mentioned it.)
Next, a lot of signing but I'd forgotten my sharpies – #authorfail! – but fortunately a very nice chap called Sam came to my rescue and let me borrow his whole pencil case of the things. (See what I mean about them being a friendly lot?)
After writing the wrong name in a dedication only once – #authorwin (for me) – I saw Beth's class for a writing workshop which went by in a super flash, the way that time goes when you are really enjoying yourself and are surrounded by buzzy ideas and heaps of enthusiasm and friendly faces.
It was dinner time next and I tried to show brave face when I saw a pile of stinking soggy broccoli on my tray. Some of the children told me 'it's'not bad, really' but I think they were having a laugh because it was even worse than I remembered. As I masticated a piece as briefly as possible before swallowing, I remember thinking that it would actually be quite hard to recreate this flavour at home. You'd have to cook it for a good fifteen minutes and then leave it sit for perhaps another forty-five. I'm so sorry wonderful dinner-people of West Felton because everything else was smashing. Made my table chuckle though!
After I left the school, I decided to go and visit 'Booka' the brilliant independent bookshop in Owestry that had provided books for the day. I couldn't have been more pleased about this decision because Booka is a bookshop of dreams, I cannot recommend a visit highly enough. I had a browse and a buy and even a little cup of tea with the owner Carrie and Peter, who'd sold the books at school. #authorjoy
It was quite hard to leave. I very much wanted to crawl into a corner and make a little book den around myself and live there forever. But though Carrie was very friendly I thought this might be taking it a bit too far and so reluctantly shuffled back to the author-mobile and drove back to Bristol, feeling very tired but very happy.


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Names: Mike and Alison
Occupations: Mike – mild-mannered computer technician; Alison – full-time biology student
Wedding location: Rainier Chapter House, Daughters of the American Revolution in Seattle, Washington
Wedding date: June 10, 2012
Wedding budget: $8,000
Approximate guest count: 55 and ⅜ (Not everyone could make it.)
How would you describe your wedding? All of our favorite things: costumes and board games and time travel and cake and friends and family and also, we got married!
What was your favorite part of your wedding? There was so much! I think the best was that we'd put together such a great team that once we arrived on-site, our worries evaporated and we just had a great time. We assembled a group of friends and vendors who were genuinely excited about helping us and thoroughly geeked out about their part in it.
What did you splurge on? Photography was really important to us. Mike and I both volunteer as event staffers, so we know how a big event can turn into a haze of barely remembered moments. Photos mean we'll remember.
We couldn't talk ourselves out of Madres catering, either. They'd been very impressive from the very beginning. Anyone who's been to a bunch of catered events knows that there are two kinds – catering that's good and catering that's good enough. If Madres ran a restaurant, I'd be excited to go there as often as I could. I dream about those shrimp cakes.
What did you save on?
- Dress. I found my dress on Etsy for under $300! If you take your time and don't let yourself be discouraged, you really can find the dress you want.
- Handmade paper bouquets and centerpieces. I think the paper and supplies ran us a little over $100. You could do it for even less, I just really like fancy paper. And at the end of the day, most of the centerpieces and little boutonniere-sized flowers I made were taken home by guests, too!
- No booze. We had a dry wedding, just tea and lemonade and water and coffee, no alcohol. We added a note to our wedding site and program about a pub crawl after the reception, and several of our guests joined us at a bar down the street from the venue.
- Venue. The venue itself was inexpensive and easy to work with, and they provided all of the furniture and tableware, and even an iPod dock for our music!
- Shoes. My shoes came from my existing wardrobe. It's surprisingly difficult to find lime green shoes and I already had a few pairs.
- A new approach to dressy dudes. For the men, getting over the tuxedo idea saved us a bunch of cash. Our best man came in costume pulled from his own wardrobe, and Mike bought a nice plain suit for the same amount of money we'd have spent renting a tux.
- Volunteers rather than gifts. The biggest money-saver was probably asking for volunteers instead of gifts. In an apartment as small as ours, more stuff is almost a calamity. Once we convinced our friends what we really wanted was help, things came together very quickly. In fact, a few friends we'd intended to pay donated their services entirely!
Was there anything you would have done differently, in retrospect?
I think I might have arranged in advance to have someone pick me up from my hair appointment. I thought it'd be easy to catch a cab to the venue, and it usually is … when there aren't a bunch of commencement ceremonies going on all over town.
There were no cabs. Thankfully, Mike was able to come pick me up in his smoke-belching rattletrap of a truck. (I should note that he insisted I describe the truck this way.) We arrived a little bit late and I'd had time to freak out about everything, but in the process I'd also texted everyone I could get a hold of to let them know what was going on, and we didn't drop a beat.
What was your biggest challenge in planning?
When we first started out, we had no idea what the wedding would cost, so we waited until we had a better idea. And if we'd answered any of those questions in the beginning instead of trying to wing it, we could have saved ourselves a lot of headaches.
If there is a lesson to be learned from our mistakes, it should be to establish the budget at the beginning of planning.
What lessons did you learn from planning or from the wedding itself?
A wedding is a socially appropriate opportunity to shout your love from the rooftops, to say "this is who I intend to build a life with." It doesn't have to be anything else. I learned that we could make it the party we wanted and throw out or ignore or mutate all the parts we weren't comfortable with, the parts that weren't us or our families or our friends.
What were your top 5 favorite things about your wedding?
- Our vows.
- Our good friend and officiant's excellent ceremony, and our readings.
- Costume party!
- Board game reception!
Top 5 least favorite?
- No cabs. I mean, really? I thought I was going to pop a vein in my head.
- Close friends who couldn't make it to the wedding.
- Crinolines are difficult!
What was the worst piece of wedding advice you received?
The notion that there is a "right way" to design your wedding, and that someone other than you gets to decide what that is. Don't let others define your needs for you. The only way to do a wedding wrong is to let it turn into something you didn't want.
The best?
Think about your deal breakers: What are a few things you must have or must avoid for your wedding? Once you know what you've got to have, it's really easy to compromise on the things you're less interested in.
Any other bits of wisdom?
Be true to yourself and what you need.
A wedding is a big project with a lot of moving parts, and it's a big event. We're socialized to think of a wedding as something people just up and do, without need for specialized training or research, but it's not like there's a high school class on how to throw a tightly scheduled party for 40-300 people. I'm not kidding when I say people go to college to learn that sort of thing. Don't try to plan or run this party alone. Ask loved ones to pitch in. Hire experts to help. Do research. Give yourself lots of time. If you do the research and ask for help, you don't have to lose your mind planning a wedding.
Hire vendors who are genuinely excited about your plans and can't stop talking about how they can help. They'll be there for you, and the results will be better than you imagined.
The wedding industry will sell you on tradition any chance they get. Be wary of "tradition," and realize that if a lot of these traditions are only a few years old, you can definitely create your own new traditions too!
Budget breakdown with vendors
Photography: A little under $3,000 for an engagement session and wedding package with a few extra goodies. Firstlight Photography
Catering: Just over $1,700 through Madres Events.
Venue: About $1,500, including tables, chairs, linens and tableware. DAR Rainier Chapter House
Email invitations and wedding website: $30 per month through Glo.
Cake: $300, the designer is a friend of ours. Clever Cake Studio
Dress: Roughly $270 for a custom designed dress. Pixie Pocket
Shoes: Came from my wardrobe, but were between $120 and $200 new. These shoes last forever if you take good care of them, can be repaired by the manufacturer, and look awesome. Fluevog
Suit: $250. Men's Wearhouse
Paper and other supplies for the centerpieces: About $100. Paper Source
Centerpieces: My centerpieces were half of a flower ball. Here is a good set of instructions.
Favors: $135 for 100 gorgeous 20-sided dice. We called them directly about the Precision Gaming dice (they're really pretty) and they were amused by the idea when we explained they were for a wedding. We got a discount out of it! Gamestation
Stockings and garter belt: Something like $30. It's easy to spend a lot more here! Sock Dreams
A super shout out to our bride and groom for showcasing the memorable fun that can be created when you embrace who you are. With their help, other couples can save cash as well as learn how to make a number of the projects at home. What else could a girl want?


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What we like to do in Paris :)
Bouillon Chartier - For the French ambiance
We love the decor & the very French waiters. They sometime come with attitude :)
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Le Ziryab - Mint tea with a View
Top floor restaurant at the Institut du Monde Arabe for it's great view is great great for a mint tea during the day.
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La Mosquée café- FOR a break from the city
Whenever the city gets overwhelming, one of our favorite place to relax with a mint tea and some sweet Norh-African pastries.
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L'as du Falafel - Jewish street fooD
Located in the heart of the the Marais Jewish quarter, one of our favorite place. For dessert see the close by Lapin dans la tLine up and eat on the street.
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LE LOIR DANS LA THÉIÈRE - For great pies
Located close-by the falafel place, this is a great address for pie lovers.
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Pomodoro - Pizza IN MONTMARTRE
We love strolling at night in Montmartre. One of the restaurant we enjoy there is Italian. Simple food. Great location.
Chez Camille - for late drinks in Montmartre
We love the mojitos. Great bar to soak up the magical ambiance of Montmartre.
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Here are a few reads you might enjoy:
- http://www.davidlebovitz.com/paris/
- http://johntalbottsparis.typepad.com/john_talbotts_paris/
- http://victoriasfoodsecrets.com/2013/10/paris-france-best-restaurants-and-sites/
- http://www.lostincheeseland.com/my-paris-guide/
- http://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/paris/articles/best-things-to-see-and-do-in-paris-9th-arrondissement/
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/when-in-paris-you-really-must/article571501/
- https://bonjourparis.com/food-and-drink/whats-best-croissant-paris-polled-expats/
- http://traveler.marriott.com/paris/a-guide-to-paris-art-galleries-youll-adore/
- http://traveler.marriott.com/paris/secondhand-treasures-score-one-of-a-kind-pieces-at-paris-flea-markets/
- http://traveler.marriott.com/paris/dining/
- http://www.vogue.com/13409880/paris-local-guide-franck-durand-holiday-magazine/
- http://www.worldofwanderlust.com/top-10-coffee-shops-in-paris/
More blogs suggestions:
- https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/travel-tips/top-ten/top-15-paris-blogs
- https://www.expats-paris.com/blog/21-top-paris-expat-blogs-websites-we-love-reading
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It all started when our SP landed in Dakar this past Sunday morning. Suffice it to say, though having them here is great fun, they've been wreaking absolute havoc with my REM cycle. In between working a couple of consecutive sixteen hour days, not having any time off in about two weeks and not sleeping well at night, I woke up this morning feeling like the "before" lady on that Prozac commercial. You know, the one who sits dolefully in her ragged, defeated blue bathrobe at the breakfast table staring listlessly into her coffee mug while a monsoon rages outside of her kitchen window? Me. A thousand times me.
Unfortunately, I didn't even have time to finish caffeinating before it was time to dash out the door to meet the SP at their hotel and sort through contact cards from the movie last night. [And unhappily enough, I'm fresh out of Prozac.] Bleary eyed and quickly fading, my team and I spent an hour translating sloppy, hastily written French comment cards, after which Christy and I headed off to meet Bineta [a favorite!] who was very excited to take us to an alfresco fruit market.
After the typical harrowing taxi ride downtown, Bineta, Christy and I hopped out of the car onto the bustling sidewalk, where stand after stand of mangos in every conceivable shade of green and a myriad of exotic fruits you'll never find in Harris Teeter all vied for my attention. As eager vendors anxiously urged me to buy their oranges, Christy and I were very suddenly surrounded by a group of Marabou [Talibe] men. [Religious cult leaders in training-more on the Talibe system another time.]
Impatient, insistent hands suddenly reached towards us from every side, as men demanded our money with the practiced ease of those who are all-too familiar with getting their way. This is not uncommon-I am almost continually asked for money in Dakar. What is a bit more uncommon is for men to touch me while they're doing it. When a Muslim man touches a woman that is not his wife, it communicates an utter disrespect unparalleled by anything in the Western world. As those men demandingly continued to grab Christy and I this afternoon, they might as well have screamed "give me your money, whore!"
As [normally] mild-mannered Christy vehemently told them to "ne touche pas!" [Don't touch us!], with rapidly increasing irritation I angrily insisted that they "go away". Indifferent to our demands, the men pressed in closer, shaking hands full of silver coins in our exhausted faces with a resilient confidence that suggested that particular tactic had garnered some measure of success in the past. "Cinq francs! Cinq francs!"
Something inside of my tired little body simply snapped. I get spit on, groped, and pushed into traffic on a weekly basis in Senegal on my runs. I have the occasional bottle thrown at me from cars full of men that think it's amusing to use white girl as target practice-and the other day some man even yanked my pony tail. I have never retaliated. I jerk away, wipe the spit off, and sometimes I yell-but I always keep running.
Until today.
Out of the corner of my furious eyes, I saw one of the Talibe men reach towards Christy and grab her arm again. And that was it. I reached over and slugged him. Twice.
With a sort of morbid fascination, Christy stared at me looking for all the world as though I'd just grown an extra head. Fuming, I lividly declared that I was going to "do it again!" as the man I'd just hit followed me down the sidewalk, loudly chastising me for hitting him. I vividly remember pondering the distinct possibility that Christy and I were about to engage in our first Senegalese fist fight-but my level-headed sidekick stuffed me into a taxi before I could hit anyone else.
It was during the taxi ride home when a doubled over Christy pointed out, through incredulous gasps of laughter, that I'd just decked a "Marabou-in-training", that I decided it was time for a nap.


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Hourglass body types, here's a look that will take your casual weekend routine and polish it up a bit in seven shoppable steps:
sources: 1 Zara Cotton Blazer (www.zara.com), 2 J.Crew Vintage V-neck Tee in Stripe (www.jcrew.com), 3 MiH Jeans Marrakesh Kick-flare Jeans (www.matchesfashion.com), 4 Madison Harding Ben Woven Sandal (www.madisonharding.com), 5 MADEWELL The Transport Tote (www.madewell.com), 6 Tory Burch Jordan Wire Hoop Earring (www.toryburch.com), 7 NARS Semi-Matte Red Lizard Lipstick (www.beauty.com)
The top: Don't freak out about the stripes. They're subtle, tone-on-tone, and will be partially covered by one of our favorite white blazers out there from Zara. Actually, you could leave the blazer out, keep the tee and jeans, and be perfectly fine. The stripes won't widen things, because you have that v-neck going on. The blazer is showing you how easy it can be to take a classic tee+jeans combo, and make it look on-point by pairing it with the right jacket from your clothing arsenal. Jackets are an investment, this one happens to be ridiculously well priced (thank you Zara), but overall, this category is one of the easiest ways you can take a basic look and elevate your personal style. They're one of the best tricks to have up your sleeve when you want a versatile wardrobe so shell out a bit more for the right piece. And yes, you can wear white after Labor Day. This goes for Hourglass body types and everyone else.
The bottom: Look closely at the fit on these jeans. Ok, got it? If you don't want to buy the pair pictured here, or you just want to keep shopping around as we women love to do (you can warm up with additional options in the Closet, link below), take a mental note. Hourglass body types, this is the shape you want to look for when you're buying jeans. Get them in a medium blue wash, distressed is fine, and get them in a dark blue wash as well. Hem the medium blue version for everyday shoes (possibly for flats if you're into those, or lower heels). Keep the darker washed jeans as is for heels. These will be your go-to daytime and wearing-out-at-night jeans. They are definitely on the essential shopping list for each season. Why? Because they will make your life SO MUCH EASIER. Sidenote: buy the size that is comfy and not the size you say you need to do another round of '6 Week Abs' to fit into. You'll be golden for Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall.
The rest: We're showing a great, pyramid heel sandal on this one. It's fun, you won't see much of the print under the jean, but you'll know it's there and they're versatile enough to wear in plenty of other ensembles. Bring the look into Fall with an ankle boot, black or brown. Either will work, and nope, you don't have to match the bag to the shoe. Another random styling myth.
Keep it clean and simple with an everyday tote. Speaking of simple, a subtle gold earring is perfect. The lapel brings some 'oomph' to the look, so let it do it's thing without much distraction. And if you're dying to inject some color, go with a bright red lip, or just a gloss if you're not into the whole big-girl-lipstick thing. Sometimes it can be more maintenance, we get it.
The ONE thing you need to know about the look Hourglass body types is, you absolutely do not need to wear a heel here if you don't want to or if you're dying to give your feet a break. Just put on the pair of jeans you have hemmed for flats and be on your way. Make sure they're a boot cut to keep things in-line with your naturally balanced proportions, and you're good to go. Keep it simple.


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The destination is less important than the driving.
Highway sounds block out my thoughts, making it possible to figure out answers
instead of creating more questions.
[This road is the perfect listener.]
I silently scream underwater, where no one else can hear. It's only then I feel the tension leave. The black line blurs through my tears and I know
I'll finally breathe again, at least until next time.
[Even anchors must let go of their ships eventually.]


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Peter Sweeney: The league doesn't need strong Dublin clubs - but it could certainly use themSun, Aug 06 2017
As fans of Dundalk and Cork will no doubt tell you, the League of Ireland Premier Division can quite happily survive without the need for Dublin clubs to be competing for titles.
And while this is very true, would the league not be in a better place if at least one of the Dublin clubs was challenging Cork or Dundalk at the end of the season?
After all, Bohs and Shamrock Rovers are two of the best supported clubs in the division and their fans would travel in far greater numbers if either team was involved in a title chase.
I`m sure Pats fans would also be there in numbers if their team was pushing for the league instead of pulling away from the relegation zone.
In the fifteen years between 1997 and 2011, Shels, Rovers, Pats and Bohs won thirteen league titles between them. Cork in 2005 and Drogheda in 2007 were the only interruptions to this Dublin dominance of the league.
Historically, this dominance by Dublin clubs is reflected in the number of league titles won: Shamrock Rovers 17, Shelbourne 13, Bohemians 11, St Pats eight. Dundalk, with 12, are the only side outside of Dublin to feature among the top five title-winning clubs in the league.
In the six seasons since 2011, (and apart from Pats title in 2013), the Dublin clubs haven`t been anywhere near challenging for the league. There wasn`t even a runners-up spot to reflect on, just a couple of 3rd-place finishes from Rovers and Pats.
It hasn`t helped, of course, that these Dublin rivals routinely take points off one another and disrupt any winning momentum that any of them might gain. In short, local rivalries mock the formbook time and time again.
If league titles have proved elusive in recent years, success in the FAI Cup has been even more scarce. Between them, Rovers, Shels, Pats and Bohs have won the Cup 41 times.
In the past 17 years, however, only Bohs in 2001 and 2008, and Pats in 2014, have managed to win our second most important domestic trophy.
It is now thirty years since Rovers, the so-called kingpins of the Cup, have won this competition, having previously won it 24 times.
Can the Dublin clubs ever regain their high standing in the league, in the short term at least? Sadly, Shels have only the jersey to remind them of better days and are further than ever from the top tier.
Bohs have a restricted budget and don`t have the resources to compete at the top, even though Keith Long is doing a brilliant job.
Rovers have an exciting project in place at Tallaght but for now they are not consistent and have yet to sort out their central defence.
As for Pats, they`re as unpredictable as ever. On their day they can beat anyone, but can lose just as easily the following week.
As I said at the outset, the league will function quite happily, regardless of how the Dublin clubs are doing.
But would it not help if one or two of these – Rovers, Pats or Bohs – were challenging Cork and Dundalk at the top, if only to increase the away support at LOI grounds and increase the interest among football fans in the most populated region of the country?


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Nintendo has just released a new update again for the 3DS, 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, and the NEW 3DS systems. The latest version is now version 10.7.0-32. The theme of most of the updates over the last 6 to 8 months has been based on stability. 3DS firmware updates are something that are fairly common occurrences these days and unfortunately, they typically don't add any new or exciting features.
The focus is instead on the stability of the 3DS and some enhancements to make the user experience better for their aging hand held. As with the last several updates, we are extremely happy to report that none of our official R4 3DS cards need any type of a firmware update in order for them to continue working on any 3DS or 2DS systems world wide. It has only been about a month since the last update, and this one promises additional fixes to the stability of the 3DS and 2DS systems.
As always, if you want to be able to continue to access online game play and the eShop you will need to update your 3DS systems. Doing so won't have any effect on your ability to continue to play your favortie homebrew and indie games, etc... on your favorite hand held system using our official R4 3DS cards. Please see below all of the cards that are currently unaffected and continue to work perfectly on the latest 10.7.0 updated systems.
You can click on the card itself for more information on each of the R4 3DS cards and their functions and features.
The red box R4 3DS is confirmed working with no firmware updates required.
The R4 3DS DUAL CORE is our customer favorite and also continues to work on the 10.7.0 updated 3DS systems
The R4 3DS RTS card is also confirmed to be working on the latest 10.7.0 updated systems.
The R4 3DS Gold Card is also confirmed to be working on the latest 10.7.0 Update. There is no need for any firmware updates at all.
Enjoy, and keep on playing! We'll be adding some amazing new homebrew and freeware games to our 3DS homebrew section in the next coming week as well!


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Acting in good faith over poverty
Commenting on an initiative against poverty in London, backed by the Church Urban Fund and others, Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think-tank Ekklesia, said:
"The scandal of poverty in a rich society, not least in its financial and political capital, is rightly seen as a major challenge by people of good faith, whether they regard themselves as religious or not.
"The action of community groups on the ground, together with backing from organisations such as the Church Urban Fund, is making a real difference to people's lives. This needs to be matched by clear political and policy initiatives to address poverty, exclusion and inequality in society.
"In the run-up to the general election, the political parties are likely to become preoccupied with bashing each other and trying to hoover up support based on self-interest. But politics isn't primarily about parties, it's about participation in making power accountable and changing society for good. The call to shared action against poverty in London is a signal as to what the real agenda is."
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Chris Young Announces 2015 A.M. World Tour Dates
Chris Young is packing his bags (and passport!) in preparation to head overseas. The singer has announced his A.M. World Tour, which kicks off in March in Australia.
Young's tour will bring him to Sydney, London and Dublin, among other places, and it'll allow him to play in Germany for the very first time. Young will play a couple of cities in Australia, as well as a festival in Ipswich. Thus far, there's only one date in the U.S. -- a stop in Honolulu -- but the singer is expected to announce more tour dates in the weeks to come.
Young visited the U.K. and Ireland back in 2013 as part of the CMA Songwriters Series. He played in London, Dublin and other international cities this year, which means the 2015 tour will be the singer's third year in a row to play music for his fans across the pond.
This world tour is named for Young's A.M.' album, which houses hits like 'Who I Am With You' and 'Aw Naw.'
Chris Young 2015 A.M. World Tour Dates:
3/11 - Melbourne, Australia
3/13 - Sydney, Australia
3/14 - CMC Rocks the Hunter Festival, Ipswich
9/14 - London
9/17 - Dublin
9/19 - Munich, Germany
9/20 - Cologne, Germany
9/22 - Berlin, Germany
9/11 - Gstaad Festival, Switzerland
9/12 - Gstaad Festival, Switzerland
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This morning my baby has woken up with a little cold. my question is do i need to take her to the dr's or will she just get through it?
she is still feeding well but is looking a little pale, she is 12 days old. any advice would be great.
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The Community of St Mary the Virgin (CSMV) in Wantage has just opened six new one-bedroom flats, designed to encourage newly qualified teachers to take up posts in Oxfordshire.
St Mary's Lodge, a large late 19th century house on the St Mary's Convent site has been converted into six self-contained flats. They will be let at affordable rents to newly qualified teachers taking up a post in the area.
"The cost of accommodation in Oxfordshire is very high," says Alastair Hunter, the chair of CSMV's Trustees, who have funded the conversion. "The Community of St Mary the Virgin has a long and very active association with education and teaching. The Sisters wanted to offer accommodation to the next generation of teachers, attracting the brightest and best to serve the schools and communities of Wantage and the surrounding area."
Kathryn Walker, a Maths and PE teacher at King Alfred's Academy is the first person to move in. "St Mary's Lodge is the perfect place to live starting out in my professional career. My apartment is spacious, modern and equipped with high-quality fixtures and fittings. It has beautiful views of the Ridgeway, is conveniently located and I love living here."
The Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST) and the Vale Academy Trust, two local Multi Academy Trusts, are using space at St Mary's Convent for meetings and as a base for some of their central functions. David Locke, Chief Operating Officer at ODST commented, "We are delighted with the generous support of CSMV and the Sisters in progressing this important new venture. Many teachers at schools in Oxfordshire are finding accommodation costs excessive. We believe that these new flats are a positive and innovative step forward."
"Teaching undergraduates in their final weeks at university and colleges are already applying for their first professional posts," says Sister Stella, the Sister in Charge of CSMV. "We hope that when the autumn term starts in September the six flats in St Mary's Lodge will all be taken and that local schools and the children and families they serve will benefit from this new legacy."


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Even when you think you're sitting on top of the world, remember there is always a higher point to climb to.
Today make this a day you transform to become better. Say This To Yourself now:
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Alabama guard declares for NBA draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AL.com)- After three players have transferred from Alabama's basketball roster since March, a fourth and crucial part of the next season could be leaving too.
Braxton Key, the top scorer from 2016-17, will enter the NBA draft. He will not hire an agent, leaving the possibility open for a comeback if his draft stock is not promising. Key has until May 24 to remove his name from the draft.
The decision was made after a few weeks of research that didn't turn up promising projections for selection, AL.com learned. That would mean Key is almost certain to be back in Tuscaloosa for next season barring major changes.
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You will now click play... and fetch me some cookies shortly after. You will forget you watched the trailer and then come back and watch it again because it's a trip. Will Smith is top notch my friend.
If you want to learn more about the movie, you might want to check out the IMDb page on it. The Official Website for MIB3 is also worth checking out.


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Study finds women who have less than 18 months between pregnancies are more likely to have this happen …
Women who wait less than 18 months between pregnancies may be more likely to deliver early.
A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine looked at the birth records of more than 400,000 babies.
Researchers found women who waited less than 18 months to get pregnant after having a child were less likely to make it to 39 weeks gestation.
Half of the women who waited less than a year delivered prematurely.
They also found rates of premature birth were higher among African American women.
Researchers say doctors should advise women to wait 18 months or more between pregnancies.


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The List that Never Ends: # 681-690
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Praying for your folks - that's never easy. And what IS it about #689 that always gets me when I walk through the back to school section at places like Target? It's like the pens and notebooks call to me...which is why it's really better if I just don't go. ;-) Hope this week is better for you.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, it's better for me to stay out of Michael's for the same reason with sketchbooks and things... :o) Thanks for the prayers...Delete
Finding gratitude in those difficult times... there is where it matters most, yes? Beautiful list of finding those gifts during a hard week, Beth. Praying for a better week ahead!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, I think you're right.... Thank you for the prayers. God bless!Delete
Lovely list... and my friend made a list of reasons to be thankful in spite of the shooting, and they included things like,ReplyDelete
being grateful for the police that were on hand almost immediately,grateful they caught him soon afterwards, and for the beautiful memorial service to honor the lives so brutally taken.
Thanks again for the encouragement :)Replies
Yes - there are many things to be thankful for, even in such dark times... Thanks for stopping by. :o)Delete
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Lines 19 and 20
Obviously, I did both of these line studies today, since I was busy elsewhere yesterday.
I really liked the concentric squares I did for 16, so I went back to my ruling pen just to see what effect it would have on the same sort of lines.
I'm not wild about the little tails that happen at the corners (I find it takes a little more concentration with the ruling pen to end exactly where you want to end), but that's being nit picky. I like how quilty this looks and in fact it is inspired by the giant log cabin quilt I made earlier in the year, and the giant log cabin which inspired it.
As long as I had the ruling pen out, I thought I'd play with curvy lines. I also saw a glimpse of fabric or something on a blog that had a wonderful combination of straight, thick lines (like partly crumpled strips of paper), and wild curvy ones (like a tangle of string).
My conclusion is that ruling pens are called that for a reason. They make rules (that's what straight lines are called in graphic design parlance). I can think of better tools for making curvy lines. It was kind of fun scribbling all over though.


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movie review: The Muppets
I was going to watch The Muppets tonight, but decided not to on the advice of my sister and dad. (They watched it earlier.)
Instead, I read this comic:
Muppet Thor, by Caanan
And I reread this fic (previously linked in February):
Marvel Adventures Presents… The Avengers! in "Frognapped!", by tigs
Lest anyone think I am *completely* ignoring the movie, I did really enjoy this song:
Bret McKenzie and Kermit the Frog sing "Life's a Happy Song"


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