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Here in Michigan it's been raining everyday it seems. Sunshine and warm weather are starting to appear as a myth for us Michiganders. I know it's not only Michigan getting soaked, but most of the United States as well. For example, in baseball they've already had more rainouts this year than any other season — and it's only May!
Billie Armstrong of Green Day may have said "never run in the rain with your socks on," but I'm guessing he only wore cotton socks. Wearing no socks in the rain while you run leaves your foot a little too exposed to get wet. With wet feet, you'll be more prone to get blisters. Now, of course there are plenty of socks you could wear that would get soaking wet too — also allowing your feet to get blisters. However, there are socks you can wear that will help fight off the blisters for you!
Personally, I was always a fan of running in the rain — in the summer. If there was a light rain then I'd be eager to get out on the roads for a nice 10 miler. There are plenty of people who share the same sentiment I do, and there are plenty of people who feel the opposite.
If you enjoy running in the rain, or doing so is inevitable, there are a couple precautions you should consider. First, if you run with a mp3 player you should probably find a way to keep it dry — I've lost count of how many iPod Shuffles I had to buy to replace one ruined due to rain.
The most important, however, is the kind of socks you slide onto your feet for the wet runs. Having the right pair of socks on can make all the difference on your run.
There are two fantastic options you can go with: Drymax and WrightSock. While both will help your feet stay dry and help prevent blisters, they do have their differences.
For those who like their socks to provide them some extra cushioning, then Drymax is the way to go. There's plenty of cushioning on the bottom, so it'll help your foot take the hard impact of the sidewalk or road better.
Runners who prefer lightweight and thin socks should go with WrightSock. Not only is it thin and lightweight but it has a dual layer. The dual layer keeps the friction (which helps cause blisters) in between the layers of the sock instead of the sock and your foot.
Next time it's raining, don't use it as an excuse to avoid your run — pick yourself up some Drymax, WrightSock or any other sock good for the rain and get out there!
You can browse plenty of WrightSock and Drymax socks at SocksAddict.com or RunningSocks.com, along with plenty of other brands.


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It seems I've been on blog hiatus again, relying on my Wordless Wednesday posts to carry the weight of my blog. Well, here are some good old bullet points for you!
- Carson's 9 month check-up yielded the following results:
Weight: 17 pounds, 13 ounces. He has gained a measly pathetic whopping 1 pound 13 ounces in the last THREE MONTHS. He is in the 15th percentile for weight!! I don't know where all the milk he is sucking out of me is going…oh wait, yes I do…
Height: 29 1/2 inches. He has gained TWO AND A HALF INCHES in three months. He is in the 90th percentile for height. Yes, this is where all the liquid gold is going….or…
Head circumference: 18.5cm. My doctor doesn't tell you what percentile the head circumference is in, probably because he doesn't want you to perseverate on it. But a little thing called Google can tell you…that it is in the 90th percentile. So, maybe all the booby goodness is going to the HEED.
Another interesting stat for you that I just found…for Carson's length, 0.8% of boys his age weigh less than him. In other words:Carson is super-long, super-skinny, and has a super-melon. Also, the cuteness measurement was so off the charts, there wasn't even anything to compare him to.
- We (ok, really I) made it through our first overnight apart. We had a great time in Boston with wonderful friends who were kind and understanding enough to let me ramble on endlessly about Carson. I could definitely do an overnight again, although the 2 nights away in September are giving me agida already….
- Forgive me if I am not blogging quite as often these days. This kid is ON THE MOVE. I'm much too busy saving him from electrocuting himself, falling out the screen door that doesn't close and my husband won't buy a new one, eating trash, and climbing in the toilet to blog. I will do my best for you, my faithful followers.
- For some strange reason I am no longer getting the "chimpanzee" hits anymore. I can't figure it out.
- Apparently there is a new "like" button that is significantly less jig-rigged than the one I was trying to use before. But it is way down there, waaaaaay on the bottom…and you have to click on the individual post to see it. Do you see it?? Please use it. Well, if you like it, use it. Don't let me force you into it or anything.

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This past week, I was a little bummed that I was not able to journey over the sustainability office. I was not feeling the best on Tuesday, and you can thank me later for not passing on whatever bug I had. I was actually super excited to see the "behind the scenes" of OSU a little bit. From what I read on some of my peers' blog posts and on the OSU Sustainability website, we are taking some major steps towards becoming quite the sustainable campus. From energy-efficient lighting and equipment in buildings, to CNG fueled campus/public transit buses and using local produce in campus dining options, OSU is taking action in almost every department to make our campus "greener".
However on Thursday, I found the 14 patterns of biophilic design very interesting as well. In class we talked about biophilia, which is the love of life or living systems; also the urge to affiliate with other forms of life. I had never thought about how many ways nature could be involved in different aspects of design. The TED Talk about the bamboo homes in Bali really fit in well with this concept. There was a strong material connection with nature in these homes…I mean they are very open and legitimately made of organic bamboo! Out of all 14 patterns, I think refuge and risk/peril are two of my favorites, which is kind of funny considering they go hand in hand.
I feel like in a retail environment it is beneficial to use these patterns to sort of manipulate the customer. Get them to feel how you want them to; peaceful, comfortable, safe, excited, etc.
I am excited to learn more about this in our upcoming weeks!


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Serta child cushion items are commonly preferred for giving to your infant. As you understand, rest is extremely important to the development and growth of your child. It is needed to supply them with the most comfy mattress that could guarantee their uninterrupted rest in any way times.
Before you rely on Serta infant cushion or any kind of Memory foam mattress for that issue, you must take into consideration 3 points:
- Products used.
The products used will idea you up if the mattress is hypoallergenic or not. You would wish to get a hypoallergenic mattress for your infant because their skin is still extremely fragile and must not be revealed to rough chemical components that are normally consisted of in the cushions today. Serta gives cushion pad and covers that are hypoallergenic so also if the cushion you purchased from them is filled with chemicals, your child could still rest on it securely as a result of the safety pad or covers. The products integrated must enable better air blood circulation. In the cushion made by this business, they have integrated as much as 4 vents in order to help air distribute far better inside the cushion.
- The suppleness of the mattress.
Your child needs physical assistance. The sides need to be incorporated with helpful boundaries. The Additional Firm baby crib cushion from this business provides extra assistance to your child. This is thanks to the added polyester layer of the cushion. The boundaries are likewise stabilized so also if your infant is finding out how you can stand, the mattress will not fall them over.
- The guarantee of the mattress.
You could still use this mattress for a long time or use it for your following child. Make certain it has an extremely long service warranty to cover unanticipated mistakes in the cushion. Even if it is an infant cushion does not indicate you need to allow little information like drooping and protruding joints pass.
Serta is a great brand name if we are contrasting it with other cushions for children. This is a firm you could count on. Make certain you are getting the appropriate mattress made by this firm. Although they have an excellent record, they are still not excused from issues.Take a look atAmerisleep.comto know more about mattresses.
Look for the very best child mattress meticulously so you could boost the convenience of your child as they rests. You also could take advantage of euphoric rest when your child is not making a commotion.


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I'm Chris, a third year Computing student with an affection for all things tech.
Back at uni! Plus, it's my final (third) year!
When I think of the word 'final' in relation to something, I associate it with almost being done and things generally petering off, but that's not the case here. Between the most advanced units on my course, the year-long project and applying to graduate jobs, the final year is no place for procrastination. On the flip side, I'm going to take a safe bet and predict that time will go just as quick as in prior years, with deadlines coming like buses while working relentlessly on anything and everything.
All the same, you can't just keep a workaholic attitude going – which is why I'd encourage 'finding your Zen', not to sound too mystical, but just a kind of meditative state – why do you think you come up with new thoughts and ideas when you're in the shower or about to sleep?
Leading on from ideas, having a supervisor for a final year project is so important as you can bounce thoughts off them and they can provide confirmation of your own intentions, but with friends/family/tutors this can be done any-time at university and it's a shame many people don't develop their own ideas within topics more while at university.
After a rather standard summer food-wise, it's nice to shop around and try the odd crazy recipe. I know I'm not alone in this, but when making a meal from a new recipe it's reassuring to make sure that even if the recipe goes wrong there's enough to recover for a meal.
Despite the hustle and bustle of a uni year, you should certainly check out what the Union's offering, I've found some interesting events from the Union website which don't get widely advertised, not just sport but many happenings of interest, for example at the end of October I'll be going to a talk and signing of an author I've read since high school.
Just an introduction so I kept it short, they'll not doubt be more stuff coming up soon…if you've got something exciting lined up let me know!


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Time to Party - Gorgeous Home Decor in Burbank, Estate Sale/
Are you throwing a party? So are we! Hundreds of new and gently used decorative items. Lots of cooking things; Christmas decorations, furniture, costume and semi precious jewelry, clothing and accessories, pots and pans, utensils, small appliances, All of them in great to new condition. his house is STUFFED. Seriously, when we say stuffed we mean it.
Look for more photos of the jewelry.
There is a lot to see in the darling little house, but as we mentioned it is very full. We will let a few in at a time and try to keep the line moving as fast as possible, but know that you may be asked to wait in line a bit.
We are so excited to see all of our great customers, and meet some new ones! Please leave your purses at home, wallets only, and no one under 18 will be permitted inside. See you Friday! Friday 9-1 and Saturday 8-2. Address available Friday morning at 6 am.


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The following is a listing of information that American University is required to provide to current and prospective students, faculty, and staff for their review. The list provides links that disclose specific information that is in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, as well as the Code of Federal Regulations 668.41-48 and its implementing regulations.
Accreditation & Licensure
Act of Congress chartering American University
District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) Approval
American University accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education:
- Letter of Accreditation
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School, Department, and Program Accreditation
Additional Resources from the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Campus Security Report
Annual Security Report
Annual Fire Safety Report
Financial Assistance
Financial Aid for Current Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid for Current Graduate Students
Athletic Program Participation and Financial Support
Graduation Rates for Student-Athletes
Equity in Athletics - Search "American University"
Student Outcomes
Retention and Graduation Rates
We Know Success: Where AU Grads Land
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FAQs about student conduct and privacy rights
Confidentiality of Student Records Policy
Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Personnel Policy - See page 72
Title IX
As of Fall 2017, 18.3% of degree-seeking undergraduates received Pell Award.
Race/Ethnicity and Gender information is available in the Academic Data Reference Book, Table 1-10.
*For American University's academic policies and student grievance procedures, please see american.edu/academics/complaint-process.cfm.


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Pastoral Reflections
August 2018
August 26, 2018
Dear Friends, The tragedy of clergy sexual abuse is back in the news again. Over the past few weeks we learned of credible accusations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, who, for several decades was a prominent leader in the American Church. On Tuesday, August 14th, a grand jury in Pennsylvania issued a report detailing clergy sexual...
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August 5, 2018
In our Gospel reading last week, we reflected on the miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves. Today, and for the next three Sundays, we will hear Jesus unpack the meaning of this miracle. We will hear Jesus say that he is the bread of life, and that whoever comes to him will never hunger; whoever believes in him will never thirst. We will...
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January 4-6
"Do you think it's time to leave Europe?"
I said it without a hint of a smile and I certainly wasn't joking.
To understand how we got to this point at about 12:30pm on a Monday, you need to understand the events of the previous three days or so. Somewhere in Vienna I picked up one of those standard seasonal colds. You know how it goes: uncontrollable sneezing, a throat full of glass shards, and the primal urge to turn every flimsy paper within arms reach into a snot bomb. It's not like I've never had a cold before, but this one was particularly bad because I spent the first two days in a stubborn state of denial. Partly because I didn't want to spend any precious Vienna moments napping, but also because Jakob had been sick no less than 4 times in the last month and I had begun to tie a significant portion of my identity to being indestructible.
When I finally admitted that I had a cold several important decisions had to be made. In lieu of lotion tissues, I had to turn one of my two scarves into a temporary hanky. I know it sounds gross, but I had already lost the first five layers of my nose to the cruelties of European toilet paper while in the denial days. Travel has taught me that a good scarf can be almost anything: a pillow, a towel, an eye mask for sleeping, a picnic blanket, a cover for bra-less days, why not a snot dookie? (fyi: that's a dutch word for a cloth/rag NOT a poop).
The second decision I had to make was when to take a nap. For most adults it works something like this:
"Am I tired?"
"Am I supposed to be somewhere right now?"
"Is there a reasonable place for me to lay/recline?"
If the answers to those questions are "Yes," "No," "Yes" in that order then, GOOD NEWS, it's nap time!
For me it's a bit more complicated:
"Have I accomplished what I set out to do today?"
"Am I too hungry to sleep?"
"Is there some insignificant thing going on that I am unreasonably afraid of missing out on?"
The possible questions continue…
Finally, Jakob took control of the situation, "you have five and a half months to see Europe, calm down and take a freaking nap."
So by the time we arrived in Prague (February 5th, aka day three of the Vienna cold), my number one concern was no longer sightseeing but rather making sure I had enough toilet paper and lip chap in my pockets at all times. Also hydration. That was the other main concern. In fact, when the absolutely loveable and undeniably persuasive staff at our hostel announced the start of a drinking game, I was eager to join, as long as I could drink water. We made quick friends around that table: American, Mexican, English, German, Spanish, Brazilian, and of course Canadian. By the end of the game, I was thoroughly hydrated and ready for bed, while Jakob (who had not been drinking water) was eager to continue the party with his new found travel besties.
"Ya you should go out babe, have fun!"
Jaws dropped around the table. "Your wife is the coolest." "If only all girlfriends were like her."
I laughed. Little did they know that I couldn't be happier to know that I was going to get a full 12 hours of sleep while Jakob had all of his extrovert needs taken care of…that's a sweet deal in the world of introvert-extrovert marriages.
As I was drifting off to sleep to the sound of the bar-going crowd gathering outside on the street these thoughts crossed my mind:
"Jakob's cell phone probably isn't fully charged."
"He probably hasn't looked at a map of the city."
"Does he even know the hostel's address?"
I shrugged off the anxious thoughts and drifted off to sleep.
At 5 am I woke up to see my husband fast asleep one bunk bed over. I breathed a sigh of relied and returned to blissful cold-fighting sleep. The next morning I got the real story and like a good historian I didn't settle for just one source.
Jakob's account: he left the bar at about 2 am. After waiting FOREVER for the rest of the group he decided to set off on his own using directions on his phone. When his phone died he spent 45 minutes negotiating with various taxi drivers and traipsing around the unfamiliar city, until he found one place he recognized: the train station.
Alexis: "He got lost!!! I put the instructions in his phone! How could he have gotten lost!?!"
Matt: "He got lost!!! I told him to just wait 5 minutes and by the time I got outside all I could see was an orange sweater bobbing off in the distance. He was too far to catch so we went for burritos."
Zach (night receptionist): Ya I was watching the camera and saw him show up like half an hour after everyone else. Couldn't figure it out, I heard he left first."
I couldn't help but feel a little bit satisfied knowing that Jakob really is lost without me.
But it turns out the worst wasn't quite over. The next day we were a delightful cocktail of hung-over and tired mixed with head cold and frustration. Each decision: join walking tour or walk on our own, stop for hot drinks or eat the snack we packed, take a left or take a right, was fraught with our combined inability to communicate and think.
Not long after telling Jakob that he was "being impossible" and after he told me that "he couldn't feel anything." We collapsed into chairs at a hipster café. I told him that I didn't care what he wanted, "I am ordering you a coffee…something strong." As he downed the weirdest double espresso of his life I got busy problem solving.
After a short discussion about the issues: "Every day is the same…tours, old stuff…strangers, strange cities…cold, so cold…where is the sun? When is the last time we saw the sun?" The words came out of my mouth: "Do you think it's time to leave Europe?"
We sat in that low moment for a few minutes, shook our heads and laughed.
Who are we kidding? I love old stuff, and Jakob, these cities aren't just old they're alive and full of people, interesting people! We are having a great time and we can't let one bad night derail it all. We found one thing we could agree on: the trip wasn't a write off, but the day was. So we headed back to the hostel where we napped and read books until all our friends from the night before showed up. As we sat down for a family-style dinner together I felt the worst of my cold receding. I still wasn't sure if the sun would finally come out tomorrow or not, but I was sure of two things:
- I was about to make some very good friends in Prague
- I had the best friend I could ask for right beside me already


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Whale sharks in Canada!?
During Discovery Channel's "Shark Week", scientists seize the opportunity to provide some context to Discovery's predominantly theatrical programming. Unfortunately, these television productions often focus on re-enacting 'jaws-like' attacks or producing fake documentaries about extinct sharks like the megalodon.
This year, to drum up interest in shark week in Canada, the Discovery Channel even fabricated a grainy video of a shark in Lake Ontario – a spectacle that got the Ontario Minister for Natural Resources to state, albeit skeptically, that people should be careful.
For the record, there are no man-eating sharks in Lake Ontario and no megalodons swim in our seas (I promise they are extinct!). Nonetheless, sharks do inhabit Canadian waters including 21 species in the Atlantic, 16 species in the Pacific, and up to 8 species in the Arctic. However, most Canadians are unaware that included in this list of Canadian sharks is a single visit by the current title holder of 'world's largest fish' – the whale shark.
Whale sharks can grow up to 15 meters long and weigh 21 tons, which, in Canadian terms, is roughly 35 bull moose or 900 beavers. Unlike their Great White cousins, whale sharks are filter feeders with tiny, harmless teeth. In other words, whale sharks are only really a threat if you happen to be a floating small shrimp, a coral spawn, or a fish egg.
Besides their massive size, whale sharks are characterized by the unique patterns of white spots on their bodies, which can be used to identify individuals like human fingerprints.
Whale sharks don't often stray from the warm, tropical waters between 23°C and 32°C – not exactly ocean temperatures in Canada. But on August 22 1997, a 10 meter long adult whale shark swam into the Bay of Fundy, which I assume looked like the picture above. In the Pacific, whale sharks have never reached British Columbia's coast, as the northernmost record was a single whale shark sighted in northern California (PDF).
In the summer of 2012, a juvenile male whale shark was found dead in a salmon fishing net in the Sea of Okhotsk off northern Japan (PDF). Much like his Canadian comrade, the Japanese whale shark was likely drawn to the waters off Hokkaido because of unusually high sea surface temperatures that can promote blooms of their favourite planktonic food.
Although we don't know where the Japanese whale shark swam from, long migrations for the species are well documented. Using satellite tags, scientists have found that whale sharks can swim thousands of kilometres in a matter of months (PDF). One female, appropriately dubbed 'Rio Lady', swam from the Gulf of Mexico to the middle of the Atlantic off Brazil in 5 months – roughly the distance from Vancouver to St. John's, Newfoundland.
Sighting tropical species outside of their previous known range might become more common in the future. According to NOAA, the global average ocean temperature in June of 2014 was 0.64°C above the average for the 20th century, the highest for any June on record. For January-June, it was the 3rd warmest such period, trailing only 1998 and 2010. And these records are becoming the norm. As a consequence, warmer waters could lead to the 'tropicalization' of colder, temperate oceans, whereby marine species such as whale sharks shift their ranges as new habitats become liveable.
Off the Azores in the north Atlantic, whale sharks were quite rare until 2007, when fishermen around the islands reported a drastic increase. In that region, one study found that this upsurge in whale shark sightings was related to sea surface temperatures 22°C and above.
In another study, Ana Sequeira and colleagues reviewed whale shark sightings from tuna fishing vessels, and determined that suitable habitat for whale sharks would shift poleward in the Atlantic because of rising temperatures.
Will the whale shark become a regular visitor to Canada? Our waters, especially in the Pacific, are likely still too cold. But, if we keep on the current climate change trajectory, people on the Atlantic coast of Canada should keep their eyes peeled for the largest fish in the sea. Just don't look in Lake Ontario.


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Experience a full cycle of Vinyasas using the evolutionary Prana Flow® pathways of pulsing, body and rhythmic Vinyasas which stimulate energetic alignment, increase circulation throughout and serve our life-force in a balanced and cohesive way.
A progressive workshop including energetic anatomy, core cultivation, deep restorative forward bends, liberating backbends, empowering arm balances sprinkled with movement meditation, pranayama and mudras.
This workshop is suitable for all levels and will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted and energised!
About Delamay Devi
A Senior Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher trainer, mentor, writer and creatrix of Devi Designs. Born and raised in the lush tropical surrounds of Byron Bay, Delamay is well known internationally for her embodied offerings that are fueled with inspiration and infectious enthusiasm. She is honored to assist her long time teacher, friend and mentor Shiva Rea for the past decade and is passionate about sharing movement as medicine and yoga philosophy in synch with the natural cycles of existence.
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In this DIY, Raed from Indulge & Bloom helps you create DIY wish tree centerpieces. This is an inspiring piece because it is so customizable. It is the perfect way for you to have personal touches all throughout your reception. It also incorporates the favors into the centerpieces.
Here are the supplies you will need for this wedding DIY project:
Place Cards (pre made)
Hole Puncher
Pens for every table
as many ribbons as place cards
1 large glass cylinder vase for each table
small branches for each vase. Enough to fill it lightly with branches
Ornamental elements (crystals, ornaments)
Large Ribbon for each vase
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Legal aspects of hoisting operations - Part 2
Drill Safe
By Colin Rice
The Mine Health and Safety Act is very unclear on the regularity of inspections and /or examinations that must be done on lifting equipment and lifting tackle, in fact, the Act is pretty silent on this issue. The Occupational Health and Safety Act however is very much clearer and so, in terms of Section 103 of the MHSA, the regulations of the OHSA must apply.
The OHSA uses the terms "inspection" and "examination" in relation to lifting equipment and lifting tackle but the Act does not define what these terms mean. I propose that the following interpretations are appropriate: an "inspection" is a careful and critical visual assessment carried out by a trained member of the drill crew without dismantling the equipment while an "examination" is a careful and critical assessment of the lifting equipment and lifting tackle carried out by a competent person.
An examination is therefore a great deal more detailed than an inspection, it is carried out less often and it would normally include visual inspection supplemented by measurement of critical dimensions and non-destructive testing where appropriate.
It is important to recognize that, irrespective of the legal requirements for inspection and examination, the drilling contractor must ensure that all components of the hoisting system of the drill rig are inspected on a regular basis as part of his duty of care. In a drilling application, lifting equipment and lifting tackle includes:
- the derrick, mast or feed frame,
- the winch and the winch power and braking system,
- the crown sheaves, travelling blocks and wireline pulleys
- hoist plugs and bails,
- elevator bodies, elevator links or chains, elevator plugs,
- D shackles and other standard lifting tackle.
- wire rope and rope terminations.
- regular inspection and examination of all of these components is an essential element of the safety management system.
Given the above clarifications we (again) have to extract from the regulations what applies to a drilling operation and then interpret them into a meaningful standard – I suggest that the below schedule of inspections and examinations satisfies the legal requirements.


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13 Reviews (4 out of 5 Grommets)
This is a beautiful terrarium and comes complete with everything needed to set it up... so in a few minutes you have a garden in your house! The air cactus is a great idea (and more can be added if you like..they are easy to find in garden shops)More > < Less
It is really pretty and is exactly as pictured.
This was a Christmas gift for my 21 year old daughter. For her big Christmas gift she already knew what she was getting as I made her pick it out because I had no clue which keyboard was best. So I wanted to get her something else to open Christmas morning that would be a surprise. She loves it. She poured the sand in and arranged the stones right away. Soaked the plant for awhile before adding it. I could tell she really liked it.More > < Less
Creative & unique idea to brighten an area with an almost no care piece of beautiful eye-catching art. The air plant is so easy to careo care for and the sand, rocks, moss can be re-arranged in countless ways.
It brightens a corner in a unique way!More > < Less
Fast delivery. Plants were beautiful and healthy. The arrangement looked elegant, modern and was exactly what I was expecting. Have received many nice comments. Highly recomend.More > < Less
About Luludi Living Art
Living Art
Founder Liza Fiorentinos has a green thumb, and then some. Before focusing on plants, she worked in office buildings, where the fluorescent lights and lack of greenery bothered her.
Liza knew the importance of needing even a small dose of peace and green in each day, and the benefits of plants—like how they help detoxify the air. Now she's living her dream by creating large-scale plant installations for bigger spaces—and these pint-sized pieces to add some green to anyone's home or office.


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Scavenger Hunt will be back in September
The purpose of this is to help everyone get ALL their scavenger codes =) From ALL months.
If you do not see the latest code, head to the comment section and look it up in the last posts
Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will be added here for everyone to benefit. I will be updating this forum constantly.
All codes are previously confirmed BEFORE posting. If the code does not work for you, it may mean you already redeemed it (or already expired). Most scavenger codes have a 48-hour expiration time.
Give the post a like =)
September Scavenger Hunt Codes (sorted by date)
OTHER codes, AUGUST (non-scavenger-hunt codes):
=== PAST Scavenger Hunt codes ===
In case you are wondering. YES, this thread began with the very first scavenger hunt (February 2019).
Again, YES, will "recycle" this thread to post ALL future scavenger hunt codes.
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Shiny and New
Just two robots enjoying the snow. We literally had an Instagram account called People of Sundance repost a photo of us and implying we're ridiculous but honestly all press is good press right? Apparently we look like C3PO and the tin man, but I'm embracing it. It's called fashion.


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The Best Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Coffee Tool from the Best Manufacturers
The tool which is used to clean an espresso machine is called a coffee tool. An espresso machine is used in making concentrated coffee where water under high pressure and that is near the boiling point is passed through the ground coffee and filtered. When you are making the espresso, the filter of the espresso machine is likely going to be stained, and it will require to be cleaned regularly. Coffee tools are manufactured by many different companies, and it is advisable that whenever you want to buy a coffee tool to clean the filter of your espresso machine that you buy it from the best manufacturers., In this article, you're going to discover more about the advantages of purchasing your coffee tool from the best manufacturers.
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To George Washington from John Mitchell, 16 October 1778
From John Mitchell
Philada 16 October 1778
I had the pleasure of your Excellencys favor of the 4th Instant from Fish-kill—I have been to see the Chariot mentioned in your Letter, and several others wch are to be sold, but none of them apears to me fitt for your Service or such as wou'd please Mrs Washington they are all Carriages wch have been long used & refitted up to serve the purchasers that now owns them—I have some expectation of geting one wch I believe wou'd answer—shall be able to inform you in a few days.
I have purchased t[w]o very neat well made Traveling Trunks for your Excellency, & have sent in one of them a Sett of Canteens wch Col. Cox bought at Egg harbour for you, they go with several other Articles as ⅌ Inclosed memorandum, by Mr Parker W[agon] Master who has orders to call at the Quarter Master Generals Store in Camp, to know where you will think proper to order them.1
There was not a cut & thrust sword in the Cargo of the Prize Ship sent in to Egg harbour—I have sent you a chain & Swivel with a Hook for your sword, it is the best I have been able to procure but hope to meet with one soon more Elegant & fit for Your use—hope the case & Tea Equ[i]page meets your aprobation it was the best I cou'd procure—have now sent your Excellency two Dozen of Ivory handled knives & forks & two carving knives & forks, as those I sent before were not such as wou'd do for your Table when better cou'd be got, at that time none better cou'd be procured.
I beg leave to present Mrs Mitchells best Complimts to your Excellency, & her particular request, that Mrs Washington will do us the Honor to make my House her home when she comes to this City, it will be perfectly convenient to us & give the greatest pleasure, therefore hope for that Happiness.2
I have not had it in my power to procure such Table Cloths as were fit for your use, but hope soon to get them.
Nothing will give me greater pleasure then to have it in my power to render your Excellency every service I can do—have sent the three last News papers by the bearer. I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellencys Most Obedient & most hume Servt
Jno. Mitchell D:Q.M: Gl
1. The enclosed undated memorandum reads: "1 Case Porter[,] 1 D: Wine[,] 1 D: Pickles[,] 2 Hampers Cheese[,] 2 Leather Trunks[,] 2 D: Canteens. The above Articles were sent by Robt Parkers Brigade for His Excelly Genl Washington" (DLC:GW).
2. Mitchell had married Anna E. H. Mercer.


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Allentown Halloween Parade
Ages: 0 and up
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This annual event is sure to entertain young and old with classic fall fun for everyone. This parade has been an Allentown tradition for years and will be held on Sunday October 14th 2018 at 2pm.
The parade begins at 2pm at 17th and Chew and turns East at Hamilton and will proceed to the finish point at 9th Street.


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We're now offering these awesome photo necklace charms! Starting at only $25 :)
Stay tuned for new album products and other fun things!
God Bless,
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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|November 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM - SAA Weekly Meeting
I. Discussion Items
1. Book Review: (December 4) Chapter 7 (289-312): Managing School Leadership - Bill Comley
4. First Semester Teacher Evaluations: All probationary teachers must have a formal observation (entire class) completed during the first semester. Please make sure you have these completed and submitted prior to Christmas break. Also, if you have any teachers who you are putting on an improvement plan, this needs to be completed ASAP. Make sure the improvement plan includes documentation, that if completed, provides you the documentation and confidence in extending their contract for the 2019-20 school year.
5. Early Retirement Eligibility: We updated the list of teachers meeting the minimum age of 55. In order to be eligible for state retirement, they must also meet the Rule of 85. In order to be eligible for an early retirement district incentive, they must also have a Masters Degree or equivalent and 10 years of service. See List of teachers meeting the minimum age of 55. (Sally is out this week, so I will include the list in an email)
6. Gallup Clifton Strengths: Please make sure all of your building staff completes the survey prior to Christmas break.7. ECRA School Intelligence Platform consolidates all of a school district's performance data into a single integrated environment to support decision-making. ECRA Group helps school leaders market and brand their district's vision for stakeholders. They provide effective strategies that help school leaders tell their district's story by defining success, and by prioritizing a small number of evidence-based school quality indicators and benchmarks. ECRA Group's professional development helps school leaders engage stakeholders around a portrait of a graduate that moves beyond standardized test scores toward a multidimensional and personalized set of indicators that collectively capture a more modern definition of readiness. To learn more about ECRA, please go to the website at: https://ecragroup.com/analytics/
8. OCR Review: 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), the Advance Website (AWS) opened on Monday, October 1, 2018! Kim said the site has not opened yet and will contact you when it opens if she needs information from you.
9. High School Building Project: The board building committee met with our attorney to review architects for the high school building project on Monday, November 26th. The selection committee will be interviewing candidates on Wednesday, December 28th.


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Some scientists believe that birth order – whether you were born first, second, or last in your family – has a big influence on the kind of person you are, as well as the kinds of romances you're best suited for.
Below are some of the characteristics that apply to different members of the family –
• FIRSTBORN: typical firstborns are perfectionists. They're reliable, conscientious, well-organized, and goal-oriented. They believe in law and order, and respect authority. Oldest children are also very competitive, since they are often convinced that their younger siblings will outshine them.
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• YOUNGEST CHILD: the baby of the family is often the clown. Youngest children grab the spotlight and hold on tight. To do this, they must develop their creativity. Youngest children often grown up to be both charming and rebellious.
• ONLY CHILD: like eldest children, onlies are perfectionists who can be relied on. They are loyal, conscientious, and scholarly. But unlike eldest children, who eventually have to share space at the dinner table with other kids, only children have spent their family life completely in the company of adults. Often this leaves them feeling unsure of themselves, and concerned that they're not up to par. After all, their standards have always been based on adults – which sets the bar really high.
Next week…..What Love Combinations Work Well!
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Meet at 0850 for 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst.
Out via Rhinefield, Bolderwood, Red Shoot, North Gorley, Fordingbridge. Then out of the forest via Whitstsbury, Coombe Bissett, Broad Chalke, turn for home and stop at the community shop in Martin where they made us so welcome a few weeks back for coffee.
Return via Sandleheath, Alderholt, Harbridge.
Optional short cut back to Brock via Bolderwood or carry on around the Braggers loop for a total of 109Km.


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Some suggest that being near-sighted gives an advantage when painting miniatures, and that the hobby therefore tends to attract near-sighted people. When people are near-sighted (sometimes called short-sighted), their distance vision is blurred. 25% of the general population is near-sighted.
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jennifer and kelsey's wedding was my favorite kind. laid back....a happy celebration of two lives combining. sweet and intimate. i loved it. it rained all morning of their outdoor ceremony, but jen wasn't concerned. no one really was. they watched the radar, had a plan b in place, but when they saw a break in the rain, everyone dried off seats and plan a was back on. they were married on the beach in the backyard of kelsey's family cabin, where many summer days had been spent. The family dog made his way up the aisle during the ceremony and everyone just smiled at him. I seriously loved everything about the day. Thank you Jen and Kelsey for having me!
and a big thank you to my second shooter for the day, Nicole Carr. I will note which pictures are hers throughout the post
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this is what happens when i told the groomsmen to "get a little closer" to jen
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Now I ask this to all, do you all have a day or afternoon that you just want to stay in bed and sleep?
Well today was my day to get that way. I had to wake up this morning to go get some blood work done. Man even a one small tube of blood takes it out of me.
Well afterwards I ate some breakfast and then took my pill 30 minutes before I need to, and said screw it. I went back to bed and just now woke up, so I passed smooth out for just over 2 and a half hours. All snuggle and warm under covers with warmth seeping through my chilled skin, and I just did not want to get up, but I knew it was time. Sadly though I don't even remember if I dreamed or not, but I do feel so much better and refreshed some what.
Right now I'm sitting here in front of my computer on the couch typing this up, and our little Penny is in front of me purring and stretching and bugging for attention. Well now she's up in front of my monitor lol. Ms. Toot girl, but she got her attention from mommy and when daddy gets home she'll be bugging him. LOL.
Penny has her own blog but we haven't written on it much since we got her, she's been keeping us busy lol.


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Case study – possible interaction of anxiolytic drugs and a herbal sleep remedy containing Lavender essential oil
This was a story related to me in August 2018, by an aromatherapist friend and her partner who have been using essential oils for many years for many different purposes. The man is in his 60s, and generally a fit and strong man, an ex-Vietnam veteran, who has been taking anxiolytic medication to help him manage his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
They decided to trial a herbal sleep remedy with Lavender oil in it that was supposed to help promote restful sleep, and added a couple of capsules to his medication one evening, as he was not sleeping well.
The morning after taking the herbal sleep capsules this is how the man described his experience:
After waking up following voiding of my bowels in bed:
(1) I tried to get out of bed as I felt unclean.
(2) I could not stand up properly and crashed to the floor. I lay on the floor for several minutes, until I could gather my strength and stand up. By this time my partner helped me up and gave me directions to the shower.
(3) When I was wobbly before I crashed to the floor, I vaguely remember vision problems as I could not orientate myself between the bed and the side dresser and I was quite dizzy. I had to confirm where I was by touch. I took a few wobbly steps and crashed to the floor at the end of the bed. I lost all strength to my knees and collapsed. [This is all very embarrassing to me as I consider myself a Rock and a strong man].
I cannot recall my state the next morning, as from memory, I felt quite crook and stayed in bed until early pm that day.
His usual medication regime, most of which are S4 prescription medications, with extensive warnings, is as follows:
Escitalopram; Seroquel; Imovane; Apo-risperidone (full details of dosage in attached PDF, see below).
The capsules contained the following: Lavender essential oil and L-Theanine along with lemon balm, passionflower, and chamomile (dosage not given; preparation not stated for the last three ingredients, whether herbal powder or essential oil).
The list of reference papers given by the capsule company supporting the use of these ingredients is also in the attached PDF, and I've found out what the dosage was in each of the papers, so the dosage in the capsules was probably something similar.
The suggested dose for the herbal sleep capsules was 2 capsules a night, which would "deliver the recommended dose" of Lavender essential oil, presumably either 80 mg or 160 mg. This dosage was found to be equivalent to Lorazepam in reducing anxiety if taken over 8 weeks (Woelk & Schläfke, 2010). Linalool, the main constituent in Lavender oil (about 42%) has been shown to potentiate GABAA receptors, producing a similar effect to benzodiazepines in vitro (Milanos, Elsharif, Janzen, Buettner, & Villmann, 2017).
These two papers were what alerted me to the possibility that perhaps the Lavender oil in the capsules may have interacted with the mixture of drugs already in the man's system, to exacerbate the dizziness side-effects. I don't know what would have caused the nocturnal voiding of the bowels while he was asleep, however.
I think the event was a drug interaction between the components of the herbal sleeping capsules and the man's existing medication, and that people taking S4 drugs should take care when taking oral dosages of Lavender essential oil, as there may well be unexpected drug interactions such as the ones reported here.
Bradley, B. F., Brown, S. L., Chu, S., & Lea, R. W. (2009). Effects of orally administered lavender essential oil on responses to anxiety-provoking film clips. Hum Psychopharmacol, 24(4), 319-330. doi:10.1002/hup.1016
Chang, S. M., & Chen, C. H. (2016). Effects of an intervention with drinking chamomile tea on sleep quality and depression in sleep disturbed postnatal women: a randomized controlled trial. J Adv Nurs, 72(2), 306-315. doi:10.1111/jan.12836
Fißler, M., & Quante, A. (2014). A case series on the use of lavendula oil capsules in patients suffering from major depressive disorder and symptoms of psychomotor agitation, insomnia and anxiety. Complement Ther Med, 22(1), 63-69. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2013.11.008
Higashiyama, A., Htay, H. H., Ozeki, M., Juneja, L. R., & Kapoor, M. P. (2011). Effects of l-theanine on attention and reaction time response. Journal of Functional Foods, 3(3), 171-178. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2011.03.009
Juneja, L. R., Chu, D.-C., Okubo, T., Nagato, Y., & Yokogoshi, H. (1999). L-theanine—a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 10(6), 199-204. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-2244(99)00044-8
Kakuda, T. (2011). Neuroprotective effects of theanine and its preventive effects on cognitive dysfunction. Pharmacol Res, 64(2), 162-168. doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2011.03.010
Kennedy, D. O., Scholey, A. B., Tildesley, N. T. J., Perry, E. K., & Wesnes, K. A. (2002). Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 72(4), 953-964.
Kimura, K., Ozeki, M., Juneja, L. R., & Ohira, H. (2007). l-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biological Psychology, 74(1), 39-45. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2006.06.006
Milanos, S., Elsharif, S. A., Janzen, D., Buettner, A., & Villmann, C. (2017). Metabolic Products of Linalool and Modulation of GABAA Receptors. Front Chem, 5, 46. doi:10.3389/fchem.2017.00046
MIMS/myDoctor. (2017). Medicine Finder. Retrieved from https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/medicine-finder/
Ngan, A., & Conduit, R. (2011). A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality. Phytother Res, 25(8), 1153-1159. doi:10.1002/ptr.3400
Nobre, A. C., Rao, A., & Owen, G. N. (2008). L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr, 17 Suppl 1, 167-168.
Scholey, A., Gibbs, A., Neale, C., Perry, N., Ossoukhova, A., Bilog, V., . . . Buchwald-Werner, S. (2014). Anti-stress effects of lemon balm-containing foods. Nutrients, 6(11), 4805-4821. doi:10.3390/nu6114805
Woelk, H., & Schläfke, S. (2010). A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder. Phytomedicine, 17(2), 94-99. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2009.10.006
Read with care: when scientific research is NOT evidence for essential oil therapeutic effects.
By E Joy Bowles, PhD, BSc Hons.
As a scientist, I have mixed feelings about the way scientific research is being used to support the claims for essential oil use. On the one hand, I am delighted that essential oil users are curious about how their oils work, and are keen to seek out more information. On the other hand, I am alarmed that they are happy to settle for summaries of research and claims made in abstracts without going to the source articles or reading the full papers to double-check the claims made.
As an example, two papers have come to my attention recently, both posted on Facebook by well-meaning essential oil enthusiasts.
Valid or invalid: exposure to essential oils for more than 1 hour may be harmful to cardiovascular health?
A report in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology "The effect of essential oil on heart rate and blood pressure among solus por aqua workers" published in 2014 claims in the abstract "Prolonged exposure for longer than 1 hour to essential oils may be harmful to cardiovascular health among spa workers". The person posting it on Facebook was alarmed, and wanting to caution their friends about using essential oils safely.
Their trial involved 100 healthy young spa workers inhaling vaporised Bergamot oil over a 2-hour period, and having their blood pressure taken every 15 minutes. The experiment was repeated 3 times, and there were no statistically significant results between the results from each occasion. Initially participants experienced a small decrease in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate, but in the measurements taken during the second hour of the experiment, they experienced a small increase in means for these measures, compared to baseline. The mean decrease in systolic BP was -2.1 mmHg (at the 45-minute measure), the mean increase was + 2.19 mmHg (at the end of the 2 hours).
However, there was no control group, so there is no way of knowing whether the changes in BP were due to the Bergamot oil, or not. Conceivably, people's BP could drop just by sitting still for 45 minutes, and could rise again as they got stressed by being bored during the second hour!
In their discussion, although they acknowledge that "it is still unknown whether small, short-term fluctuations of BP and HR are associated with a higher risk of clinical cardiovascular diseases even if elevated BP and HR can serve as markers for increased risks of cardiovascular diseases", they go on to make their unfounded statement that prolonged exposure may be harmful to cardiovascular health. And the title and abstract claim the research is about "essential oils" in general rather than Bergamot essential oil specifically.
So, in my opinion, the conclusions are invalid, and the article should not be shared as evidence of effects of essential oils on human health.
Valid or invalid: Essential Oils can help ADHD?
The other shared article titled "Essential Oils Can Help ADHD" posted on the internet by osteopath Dr Joseph Mercola claims that "Research by the late Dr Terry S. Friedmann, a physician who believed in treating the body, mind and spirit as one, showed that vetiver oil was beneficial for children with ADHD."
On reading the paper by Dr Friedmann (not from a peer-reviewed scientific journal, just from a Meetup website), it turns out that Dr Friedmann's conclusions about vetiver were based on 4 subjects only, and fails to mention whether the changes in beta-theta wave ratio that he observed were measured while the subjects were being challenged with a task requiring focused attention or not. Dr Friedmann also fails to comment on the fact that the 16 children in the control group (who had no essential oil treatment) also experienced positive changes in their beta-theta wave ratios. It is not valid to make claims of a generalisable therapeutic effect based on results from just 4 subjects.
The other papers Dr Mercola cites as possible evidence for Vetiver being good for ADHD are from an experiment done on sleep-wake hours in rats exposed to vaporised vetiver oil, and one done on alertness of 18 adults without ADHD exposed to vapour from fresh roots of vetiver, not the essential oil!
It would be great if there really was evidence that inhaling essential oils had measurable effects on focus in children with ADHD. However, none of these articles provide sufficient evidence for me. I would not share any of these articles as evidence that essential oils help ADHD.
How to determine quality of a scientific paper
To determine the quality of a scientific paper, two things need to have been done: firstly, the trial needs to have been designed and carried out appropriately; secondly, the report needs to contain sufficient detail for readers to be able to fully understand the trial design, results, discussion and conclusions, including any limitations noted by the authors.
Essential oil users wanting to find out if a scientific paper provides real evidence to support therapeutic claims for an essential oil need to become "quality detectives". The first question to ask is "Is the full-text available anywhere, rather than just the abstract?" Try Google Scholar or Research Gate, https://www.researchgate.net/ where a lot of researchers publish pre-print versions of their articles.
Once you have the full-text ask these questions:
My dream is to have people using essential oils become scientifically literate enough to critically evaluate scientific papers themselves. Maybe we could start a journal club, where we go through various papers on aromatherapy/ essential oils and critique them as a group?
Please contact me if you're interested @DrEJoyB or email@example.com
When I've just got to say something longer than a Facebook post and shorter than a journal article, it'll appear here!


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Divorce Case law updates - April 2012 By Cynthia Bashore, Esquire, Attorney with Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, www.mbfamilylaw.com
In SMC v. WPC, 2012 PA Super 92, Husband appealed the Trial Court's rulings that (1) Wife's post-separation affair is irrelevant to a spousal support entitlement; (2) Wife's vacation cruise with friends, over the objection of Husband, does not constitute "indignities" against Husband; and (3) Wife's decision to leave the marital residence as a result of Husband's verbal abuse did not constitute desertion. In determining spousal support entitlement, the Court must look at a party's conduct during the marriage to determine whether a fault grounds exists for divorce. Since a party cannot establish fault grounds based upon post-separation conduct, Wife's post-separation relationship was irrelevant to her entitlement to spousal support. The Court also found that leaving the marital residence as a result of Husband's verbal abuse, over Husband's objection does not constitute desertion. Wife did not leave maliciously or on a casual whim; rather, Husband was emotionally abusive. The Court also found a significant disparity in the incomes of the parties and ordered Husband to pay a portion of Wife's attorney's fees. Not a good day for Husband...
In MacDougall v. MacDougall 2012 Pa. Super 83, the Court decided the issue of whether post-separation cost of living adjustments to Husband's pension benefits are considered marital property subject to the terms of an equitable distribution order, where Wife was awarded a share of the marital portion of Husband's defined benefit pension plan. The Trial Court ruled that the marital component of Husband's pension did not include post separation cost of living increases. The Superior Court reversed, citing the general rule that post separation increases in pension benefits are marital as long as they are not the result of efforts attributable to the spouse. Therefore, the post-separation cost of living increases are considered marital property because the increases were not merit based nor due to post divorce efforts of Husband. Rather, they are considered "passive adjustments." The court concluded that post-separation cost of living increases in the benefit are marital and subject to equitable and proportionate distribution.
Notably, the Court also discussed the factors that must be proven for civil contempt: To sustain a finding of civil contempt, the complainant must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that: (1) the contemnor had notice of the specific order or decree which he is alleged to have disobeyed; (2) the act constituting the contemnor's violation was volitional; and (3) the contemnor acted with wrongful intent. The Superior Court reversed and remanded to determine whether Husband acted in contempt under these factors when he refused to provide Wife with her proportionate share of the cost of living increases.
In Reber v. Reiss, 2012 PA Super 86, Husband appealed a trial court's ruling that awarded Wife the parties' frozen pre-embryos created from Husband's sperm and Wife's eggs as part of an equitable distribution award in the parties' divorce. Affirming the Trial Court's ruling, the PA Superior Court concluded that although the party desiring to avoid procreation should ordinarily prevail, the Court balanced the facts unique to this case and found that Wife's inability to "achieve biological parenthood without the use of the pre-embryos" is a significant interest that outweighs Husband's desire to avoid procreation.


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I have been super busy this past month. I can't believe it is already the 16th of April.
I hope everyone has been having an amazing spring. So many things have been growing and blooming. I love it!
I've been thinking a lot lately about persistence. What is it? Why do we do it? Or more importantly, why do we not persist?
I saw a visual representation of it recently that stuck in my head. It was a cartoon of two men -- both were digging a hole to his treasure but one turned around when he was just inches away from hitting it.
I believe that when things seem particularly hard it's a good sign that you are getting closer.
I send you much love and don't give up the dig. You're way closer than you realize!


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Need to ship that lawn tractor? Consider uShip.
You've decided to invest in one of our John Deere's. And now you're wondering about shipping so you can bring your lawn tractor back home.
Most of our buyers are not local to the Western New York area, which leaves two basic options since Green Ridge Restorations does not offer our own shipping or delivery services:
- Pick it up
- Ship it (click to get a quote from uShip)
The investment you make in shipping is as important as the one you're making in the tractor itself – after all, we spend countless hours painstakingly working on each and every tractor, and we know you want to receive it safely.
The most common shipping questions we hear
- Do you ship these John Deere's?
- How much will it cost to ship the John Deere 318?
- Is there anyone you know who would ship this Deere?
The vast majority of our buyers choose to have their John Deere shipped. A few buyers have been fortunate enough to connect with a shipper local to their area. Most buyers, however, have no idea how to locate a shipper or what it will cost.
How do you find a shipper?
Our restored tractors have traveled all over the United States! From rural Western New York farm country, they find their way up the Eastern Seaboard to New Jersey, the New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, and even down to the Carolinas, Texas and beyond!
When we first took our business online, we were pleasantly surprised that people from all around the USA and even Canada were choosing to have our tractors shipped. We wanted to know the same thing you might be asking right now: how do you connect with a shipper?
When we asked our customers that question, one answer kept popping up again and again: uShip.
What is uShip?
uShip is a shipping marketplace that connects individuals and businesses with shipping service providers that compete for your business and offer their extra cargo space at a discounted rate.
Based in Austin, TX, uShip.com was launched in 2004 and is widely considered one of the easiest, most cost effective platforms online to price, book, and ship just about anything, anywhere – from autos and heavy equipment…freight to your late grandma's furniture…entire households to horses (yes, really).
Whether you need local or long-distance shipping, the uShip marketplace is designed to connect you with a network of trusted, feedback-rated shipping service providers.
Shippers could be any of the following:
- Large freight companies
- Small fleets
- Single-truck owners
- …and even roadtrippers
For shipping quotes, you can click here to get a quote from uShip to save up to 75% on shipping.They also offer an easy Shipping Calculator to give a quick cost estimate.
3 Tips to Follow Before You Decide
Shipping is a big investment, so follow these 3 tips before you decide on a shipping service provider to increase the likelihood that your expectations will be met:
1) Ask questions. No matter what shipping service provider you contract with to ship your item, never hesitate to ask questions. An experienced, professional shipper will be glad to answer your questions.
2) Do your research. Once you've selected a shipper, research them. Google has made it incredibly easy to find information on virtually anyone or anything, so use that to your advantage. See what others are saying – what were their experiences? What went well? What didn't? Is the shipper experienced in handling the type of item(s) you need shipped?
3) Get more than one quote. It's always great to compare quotes. Tempting as it may be to go with the first shipper you find, it makes sense to shop around.
You know the old saying: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. By getting a few quotes, you can compare pricing, experience, and choose the one that is right for you.
BONUS TIP: Define your expectations! Start by answering these basic questions:
- How soon do you want/need the tractor?
- Do you want it shipped in an enclosed or open trailer? (note: for maximum protection, we recommend enclosed)
- Does the shipping service provider's experience/length of time in business matter?
- Are you looking for a large, established company, or are you ok with a one-man show?
- What about insurance? Will you ask the provider to provide proof of insurance?
As you can see, there is a lot to consider here – not only the initial investment in your purchase, but also the shipping cost to get to you safely.
Find out how much it'll cost to bring your John Deere home. Click here to get a quote from uShip to save up to 75% on shipping.
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August 13, 2019
Kayleigh Smith
Finance Assistant All round accounts Permanent £17k-£18.5k DOE
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Your new company are a leader in their field based in Crewe and are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
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United Kingdom - Cheshire - Crewe, Cheshire
August 16, 2019
Up to £35,000 per annum
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be working with one of the north west's most prestigious employers who are looking for a seriously talented and high calibre Senior Accounts Assistant to join the finance team at their offices in Crewe. This sought after employer is offering a 12 month contract...
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August 15, 2019
Competitive Salary
When you think of hospitality you might not immediately think of the Finance Team. • But how would a hotel run without someone working behind the scenes to ensure everything is running smoothly? Here's to being honest: • finance in hospitality is very different to any other industry. • To succeed in this...
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£18000 - £20000 per annum + Will fund self study
Finance Assistant - Crewe - £18 - £20K • • Will fund study AAT/CIMA/ACCA • • Our client, a niche not for profit financial services organisation is looking for a part qualified Finance Assistant to join their busy team on a permanent basis based in Crewe. This a great opportunity for their ideal Finance...
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We are currently seeking a Cemap (or equivalent) qualified, Financial Consultant for our Embrace Financial Services business covering our Reeds Rains branch in Holmes Chapel. This is an excellent opportunity for a tenacious and driven individual with a proven track record in financial services. The successful...
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About the Role • We are seeking a Financial Planning Round Manager to join the business. • This is a newly created role, reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and working in collaboration with the Corporate Strategy Team. • The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the company wide...
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My exclusive client, a well-established service sector company based in Crewe is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Operations Manager to join their high calibre team. • The group are now a multi-award winning international company who build, design, create and collaborate with leading companies...
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August 5, 2019
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I am currently recruiting for a Data/MI Analyst to join an exciting, successful company based in Crewe. Joining a large, dynamic finance team you will play a key role in the continued growth of this fast-paced business. • Purpose of the role: • As the Data Analyst you will be reporting on the performance...
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July 26, 2019
£55000 - £75000 per annum + Bonus and Benefits
A leading Wealth Management organisation currently requires a highly expereinced Chartered Financial Planner to join their offices in Crewe and take over an existing client bank. • This organisation are well known across the UK and form part of a much larger business, they have offices across the country...
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Financial Professional for a maternity cover for up to 12 months • Secure your next contract or temporary assignment now!! • Start date: September • Salary: £38k - £42k dependant on qualifications & experience • Where: Central Crewe • Hours: 9pm - 5pm • Our client is an extremely profitable £14m turnover...


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2018-2019 Beta Club Community Service Verification Form
2019 Induction Ceremony will take place Tuesday March 26 at 5pm in the school's cafeteria.
2018-2019 Officers:
Peyton Holston-President
Olivia Mason-Vice President(Membeship)
Tri Mai - VicePresident (Projects)
Ni'ah Gilliam -Secretary
Ayanna Mays - Treasurer
Suleika Ward - Historian
Beta Club is a student organization whose purpose is "to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students." [1] Beta is an academic honors program with a strong emphasis on community service. It was founded in 1934 by Dr. John W. Harris, a Wofford College professor. Its motto is "Let Us Lead By Serving Others." Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the organization has more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally. The Senior Division of Beta is for 9th through 12th graders.[2] There are more than 490,000 active Betas in the Senior and Junior divisions and over 6.7 million alumni.
Each individual school chooses the requirements for their chapter's member qualifications. At Stilwell School of the Arts, students are invited to apply for membership based on their grades (minimum GPA of 3.5). Once students accept this invitation and are inducted into the Beta Club, they are expected to maintain their academic GPA, model integrity, leadership and good citizenship, volunteer for a minimum of 20 service hours and faithfully attend monthly meetings. Failure to meet these requirements may result in placement on probationary status or dismissal from the club.


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'Key & Peele' Show Bloopers From Season 5 Show Why The Comedians Will Be Missed
It's only been five short seasons, but already Key & Peele have become hugely important comedic voices in pop culture and the mainstream world today. Yes they're hilarious and produce some ridiculously funny sketches, but what they bring to TV is so much more than that. Sometimes their sketches actually take a point of view on so many issues we are constantly dealing with in society, both big and small. And sometimes they're just plain silly. The balance they strike is always spot on. The lack of Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele on our television sets every week will surely be upsetting, but the comedians ended their series on a high note by giving the audience what we always want: Bloopers. Wednesday night's series finale of Key & Peele ended with the comedians showing candid, funny gag reel moments from Season 5 and proved why they will be missed so much.
Key and Peele gave us sketch bloopers including some of their most iconic recurring characters including Meegan and Andre, and even a blooper from Season 4's sketch "Sex Addict Wendell." We also saw bloopers from some of the best moments of Season 5 including the two airline passengers ready to hunt "terries" and the old men talking about rapper Drake (easily one of my favorite short sketches of the season, and yes it's partially because I love Drake). But what struck me the most about the blooper reel wasn't just the moments where the comedians and their guest stars cracked up in the middle of a scene. It was the camaraderie and love between Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele. That's what makes this show so damn great.
After years of doing a series together, these two clearly still care for another as friends and as family. The comfort level between the two is amazing, and in fact the blooper reel showed that the comedians' compassion and love for one another has grown more and more over the years.
Sure, they've created some iconic sketches over the years. From the Substitute Teacher, all the Meegan videos, the East/West bowls, to anything involving Wendell, Key & Peele sketches are legendarily funny. But none of these sketches would work a fraction as well if the two comedians performing them didn't respect, appreciate and care for one another. It's so sad to see that they will be doing their own separate things full-time (of course they've been doing their own things on the side for a while now), but there's no doubt in my mind that Key and Peele will always come together if they find the right project. This might be the end of their wonderful series, but there's so much more to come in their partnership.
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text: Are you planning an RV trip this winter season? If you are searching for some traveling tips, then look no further as these 10 winter RV travel tips will set you in the right direction. There are certain vital things which you should be aware of before starting your trip. You should prepare your RV trip for the winter season by checking the exterior, insulating drafty spots, choosing sunny parking spots, and much more.


text: Above all things I wanted a healthy pregnancy, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I also hoped to try and maintain my personal style throughout the process. However, when I found out I was carrying twins my entire wish-list was put on the back burner — my chest grew rapidly, and I started showing earlier than most. To be honest, unless you have a planned twin pregnancy, there is no way to mentally prepare for the exponential growth to your family. When it came down to buying a new pregnancy outfit, or saving to buy twice the amount of goods, the answer was pretty easy.


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Quartz is the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom. Quartz is known as the stone of power and amplifies any energy or intention. Quartz has been shown to enhance and strengthen the aura. Quartz is often used to cleanse, open, activate, and align all of the chakras.
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Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
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But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.


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Brian Ashton refuses to get drawn on future
Brian Ashton believes English rugby has a "pretty exciting future" and admits he is keen to be part of it.
The England coach is expected to be rewarded for turning England from Rugby World Cup no-hopers into finalists by being offered a new contract. And although neither he nor Rob Andrew, the Rugby Football Union director of elite rugby, would discuss Ashton's future at a press conference in Paris this afternoon, the Leigh-born coach made it clear he is eager to carry on.
"I intend to sit back for a week and reflect on what has happened but I know there is a massive amount of young talent around and I think English rugby has a pretty exciting future," Ashton said. "The other thing I…


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When was the last time you Googled yourself? How about your biz?
One of the most obvious, but important, factors for marketing your business effectively is making sure you can be found. If a customer is looking for you or a business like yours, that little Google search bar is likely to be one of the first places they look, and there's a really good chance they'll be searching on their phone. Will you show up?
Have you ever heard of Google My Business? This is a free tool offered by Google (obviously) to help you manage how your business looks when users Google it. Here's an example of what shows up when we search for donuts in Washington, D.C.:
Google bases the results that appear off of multiple factors; read this explanation for details, but it boils down to:
- Relevance (is your business what a customer needs/wants?)
- Distance (is your business located where the customer needs you to be?)
- Prominence (is your business verified, popular, and active?)
If you're at all looking to reach people in a specific area – maybe you have a brick and mortar business, or maybe you're offering services only in a certain city or town – it's a good idea to sign up and make sure you're managing what appears when those people search for you. This info is also what shows up on Google Maps and helps people get directions to your location. You can imagine why that's important, right?
Your profile on Google My Business will include the following:
- Your business name and logo
- Address and phone number
- Photos of your business
- Hours of operation and popular times to visit
- Customer reviews
One note: If you've ever signed up for Google Places or Google+ in the past with your business information, you are already on Google My Business and your information was imported over. You still should log in and make sure everything's verified and up-to-date! Here's how.
Let's Get Google-able
Visit google.com/business to get started; click "Start Now" at the top right corner.
First, you'll be asked to put in your location and find it on a map. Pro tip: Make sure your business address is listed the same way on your profile that it is on your website and on other sites where you might be listed, such as local directories. This is important for search! And yes, it matters if you put in "Street" or "St." Be super consistent.
If your business doesn't have a physical address, you can use a tenant address in a co-working space (like WeWork). You just can't use a P.O. box. Instead of putting your business address on your profile, you can instead list one or multiple areas where you provide services; use these steps to set up your listing this way. You'll still need to put in some kind of address where Google can verify you exist, but you do not have to list that address publicly.
Once you've located yourself and verified the info, Google will create your profile and account. Google is going to send you a physical postcard to your business address to verify it; look out for it and get that verification done as soon as possible. It usually takes around a week.
After you're verified, you'll have access to your dashboard, where you can add your logo, add photos, add more business information, and (very important) add a link to your website.
You'll be asked to pick a category for your business; be specific when making your choice, and use additional categories to tell your potential customers more about what you provide. Here's a guide to picking categories based on your business type; you can't create your own.
It's Show Time
Write an introduction that describes your business compellingly and use links. If you offer a free consultation or online appointments, this is the place to say so. Include any notes on payments you accept or types of services people should know about.
If you have some photos of your business, upload the best ones that show you off. If you don't have photos, maybe it's time to invest in some! Photos make a big difference and show your customers that you are professional and serious; make sure you've got some high-quality images that clearly show your location, your staff, your products, or your office. Your customers can also take and submit photos to appear on your listing, so keep that in mind too. (Here are some example photos from Astro's Chicken and Donuts; they're doing it right!)
Photos help customers know what to expect when they walk in the building, and it's one more opportunity for them to see the value of what you're offering and incentivize them to come on in. (Another pro tip: If you are offering a service that people might be nervous to try for the first time, such as hair cuts or therapy, showing that your location is friendly-looking and welcoming can even help them feel more confident about coming in!)
And, if you're ready to be really extra or you have a hard-to-find location, you can hire a Google-approved photographer to take a 360-degree photograph of your business for Google Street View. This allows a customer to take a virtual tour of the inside of your restaurant, office, or building. If you're bored this afternoon, get lost in these Streetviews for a while – you can tour Disneyland!
Now that your business profile is all set up and users are ready to find you, let's boost those search results! Talk to some previous and current customers and ask them to leave you a review – this is the best way to build some trust in your business listing and show Google that you're supes legit.
Whoops, did someone leave you a bad review? Respond directly and handle it as though this person were giving you this review in person. Offer to solve the problem and explain the situation; this is an old article, but read it for some great advice on handling these reviews with panache. You can't avoid bad reviews entirely, but you can at least learn to handle them like a pro.
Keep Your Listing Alive
Now that you're set up, don't forget to come back and update your information as needed on a regular basis! Put a reminder in your Google Calendar (or however you manage your appointments) and, at least once a month, check on your listing as well as your other social profiles and business directory listings. If your address or phone number changes, your hours change, or you just have new photos to add, let your customers know! They're out there searching for you... right now.


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The Stakeholders: The Arizona med school dean
The stakeholders in the Obamacare rollout aren't just in Washington, D.C. Across the United States, health care providers, small-business owners, patients, and others are all affected by the law. In a new msnbc series, we send an Obamacare questionnaire to people all over the country – places where healthcare exchanges have been set up, those where they have not been set up, and those where the debate continues. Through it all we hope to understand one thing: How Obamacare is affecting the lives of Americans.
Dr. James Dalen, 82, is the dean emeritus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. In Jan. 2013, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer announced that the state would expand Medicaid under the ACA.
Q: What were the biggest problems with our health care system before the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
James Dalen: Our health care costs are the highest in the world. As a result health insurance is very expensive, and many Americans cannot afford it. Without health insurance they do not have access to ongoing primary and preventive care. The end result is that U.S. health outcomes lag behind nations that have found a way to ensure that all its citizens have access to health care.
Q: In your experience, is the health care law adequately addressing those problems?
JD: The most important outcome of the ACA is that it will give most of our 50 million plus uninsured access to health insurance.
Q: In what ways has Obamacare affected you?
JD: I have Medicare – the ACA improves Medicare by lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and drops deductibles for preventive care (a very good investment!).
Q: What is the one thing people should understand about the ACA, based on your experience?
JD: It will improve our nation's health by improving our health outcomes.
Q: What are you most concerned or excited about ahead of the March 31 deadline?
JD: I am excited that many Americans will have access to health care, but I am concerned that some will not enroll because of the intense opposition to the ACA from the Republican party.


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Behind most of great shots there are hours of hard work, craft secrets and photographer's talent, of course. Maïder Oyarzabal, Alter-View photographer, travel writer and ambassador for Nikon and GoPro, shares some of her favorite tools, accessories and sources of inspiration, that help her make such amazing photos. For more of her work, click to here!
1) Technology and Gear
I work mainly with Nikon D750, but consider lenses the most important part. Even though I love to shoot with prime lenses like the 35 or 50 F1.8 for the quality, beauty and creativity they bring into my pics, I often use zoom, as it fits my style the most: 24-70 f2.8 or even 24-120 f4. When I am in the outdoors, I need to have a lense that allows me to shoot wide landscapes, moving people or zoom in to get details like mountain peaks.
2) Editing Tools and Accessories
I definitely need a good laptop, as I spend a lot of time on it editing and writing! I only use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom as I never had the patience to learn how to work in Photoshop and I don't really need it because I like to keep my editing quite natural. I often use the VSCO presets as a base and then give it the look I want.
3) Visual Inspiration
I love the online magazine iGNANT, because there you can find some great photography and discover new talents.They also feature design, fashion or architecture projects, which is perfect for nourishing your creativity. It's really arty and a bit weird, just the way I like it ! As for fellow-photographers whose style I like - I'd say Adrienne Pitts, London-based travel and lifestyle photographer and art-director, her Instagram @hellopoe is yet another source of inspiration for me.