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The Pressure of Pinterest Perfection
We blinked, and it happened. Our little girl has turned one! Everyone said that the days would be long, but the years would be short; they were right! Our first year came with so many ups and downs – from the excitement in all the "firsts", to the challenge in adjusting to a new lifestyle.
As her birthday approached, the party planning started for her 1st Birthday Bash! Now, I have thrown a party or two in the past, but there was something different about this party. A different type of excitement and stress that came with it all. I wanted so badly to throw the best party ever to celebrate this family first! I started the planning process the way most do these days – Pinterest. I began to explore themes, food ideas, decorations, party favor ideas, and smash cake photos. I looked at it all! I began creating boards filled with inspiration and ideas to throw a perfect 1st birthday for my little one.
As I pinned late into the evening, I quickly found myself feeling a bit overwhelmed. How much is too much? Can I even make that myself? How much will all this end up costing? Where am I going to find the time to make all this? The list went on and on! This is when the Pressure of Pinterest Perfection set in, the pressure to throw a party with all the bells and whistles, including the perfect theme, delicious and theme-related food, elaborate décor, and all the pictures to prove it.
Well, it took four trips to the party store, multiple late nights scrolling through Pinterest, and one long conversation with a good friend to realize I was getting too wrapped up in it all and that it was time to refocus! Time to focus on the real reason we are all getting together – to celebrate the love between us and how lucky we are to have a happy, healthy little ONE year old!
We had a party fill with laughter and love! I ended up going with an easy, general "little girl" theme, easy kid- and adult-friendly cold cut sandwiches, some cute and simple decorations, and pictures recapping her first year. It was the perfect way to celebrate what an amazing year it was and all we have to look forward to in the future.
Moral of the story for me is to not let myself get wrapped up in all the Pinterest Pressure. Pinterest is a great way to spark ideas and creativity for you to see what works best for and your party. Don't let yourself get wrapped up into the perfection of it all!


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"Corrie James's lofty British accent perfectly embodies the characters who populate this historical romance. Handsome but distant Felix Rivendale, a marquess dubbed "The Ideal Gentleman,"can't help pursuing the feisty but impoverished--and, thus,unacceptable--Louisa Cantwell. Louisa must marry to help support her family and can't imagine why the most sought after bachelor in London is interested in making sure she isn't interested in anyone else. James performs each of the principals well, demonstrating a wide vocal range and admirable acting skills. The story is clever and tender in places, humorous and somber in others."
The Luckiest Lady In London - Audiofile Magazine
"James clearly portrays Woolf's intellectual passion, existential ennui, and emotional turmoil in Vincent's grim portrait of a brilliant, deeply troubled writer.
Adeline-Audiofile Magazine
"...Corrie James is gifted with a rich voice perfectly suited for portrayals of British aristocracy. She's equally adept at the raspy voice of Tristan's dying father, his mean-spirited half-brother, and various Cockney-accented members of the lower class."
How The Scoundrel Seduces - Audiofile Magazine
"...James has a cultured, almost delicate, voice and precise diction. She retains the listener's sympathy while conveying Langley's passion for the Plantagenet king, giving us a person who was intuitive, sensitive, energetic, and mystical, rather than slightly dotty, as his reputation often suggests. James reads the alternating historical chapters and scientific information with intelligence and clarity. In these she reveals less emotion than she does in Langley's effusions without being dry."
The King's Grave - Audiofile Magazine
"...Corrie James is a very talented audio performer indeed; her voice is soothing with a pleasant musicality about it, and her narration was clear and well-paced. Every character was clearly voiced and can be easily differentiated by the listener, from the gravelly-voiced ex-chief of the Sûreté, Eugène Vidoc, to the slightly affected drawl of Dom's ex-actor butler and general factotum, Scrimshaw."
What The Duke Desires - Caz of Audiogals.net
"... what a nice balance. The style, delivery and empathy are just right. One of the highest compliments for a narrator is to have someone say they heard only the story not the narrator. This is one of those times."
Search of Mary Katherine Mulloy — LOC review
"...Corrie James reads this tale of remembrance and abandonment with an odd mix of cynicism and wonder, an appropriate blend to set the tone as the main character Winnie looks back on her difficult life. ... James alters her voice subtly, giving the young Winnie an optimistic wistfulness while making the older Winnie sound as wizened and bitter as she has become ..."
Remember Me — Audiofile review

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How to see Facebook page likes
In June, Facebook began testing a new version of statistics for pages that know how to see how many likes on Facebook page and anyone could try and, if desired, share their impressions and wishes with the developers. After analyzing user feedback and taking into account their wishes, Facebook launched updated statistics on all pages. Facebook claims that the new statistics will provide page managers with important information about visitors and thus help them create more relevant and quality content. Let's see what these updates consist of and how to see Facebook page likes.
Sections of new Facebook statistics and how to see page likes on Facebook
How to see total likes on Facebook page? So, the statistics in Facebook are now divided into 6 (in the future 7) main sections: overview, likes, coverage, visits, publications and users.
How to see everyone who likes a Facebook page? The slider of the initial and final date of the report is created in order to select the period for which you want to get statistics, use a special slider or choose one of the options: a week, a month or a quarter. If you want to get data for a longer period, you will need to export the data. By the way, the maximum reporting period is 180 days. New graphics have become more informative and functional. If you want to know how to see who likes Facebook page and to get detailed information not in one day (for this you just need to click on the date you are interested in on the chart), and for a certain period, then select the date on the graph with which you want to start the analysis and drag the cursor to the final date your report. You will see a pop-up window with statistics for the selected reporting period.
Benchmarking or comparison of average indicators over time – in new statistics on Facebook pages it is now possible to get information about the average indicators and compare them with the indicators for the last period (a week or a month).
How to see how many likes a Facebook page has
How to see list of likes on Facebook page? In order to view the statistics on your Facebook page and the integrated site and make useful conclusions for yourself, you need to go to the Facebook Insights section (you must be logged into Facebook). How to see new likes on Facebook business page? The metric indicates the number of times a button has been shown and the number of times that users clicked on it for a month. Seeing the percentage of button presses from the total number of impressions, you can get an idea of how much your content is interesting to your target audience (including dynamics) and also whether this statistics (not) is comforting to you. It's that way of how to see your Facebook page likes.
How much does the opinion of some users motivate others to go to your site and how to see hidden likes on Facebook page? It is important to remember the general rule – the more hounds under the news, the more clicks-transitions. Generate in-demand news.


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Routledge Library Editions re-issue volumes from the distinguished and extensive backlist of the many imprints associated with Routledge in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: Kegan Paul, Trench & Trubner, Routledge & Kegan Paul, Methuen, Allen & Unwin and Routledge itself. Focusing mainly (but not exclusively) on the Humanities and Social Sciences, Routledge Library Editions offer the individual as well as the institutional purchaser the opportunity to acquire volumes by some of the greatest thinkers and authors of the last 120 years either on a title-by-title basis or as carefully selected mini-sets or extensive 'libraries' of 50+ volumes.


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The vacation wizards at Honeymoons.com are back with us again, folks—this time sharing the top honeymoon destinations couples should consider based upon their personality type. Don't we all love a personalized recommendation based on exactly who we are at our core? Well read on, you individualists—find out where you and your beau should head as soon as the confetti has been swept up.
Every couple has their own unique personality, which means the perfect honeymoon ideas are different for everyone. For an outgoing, museum-loving couple, the ideal honeymoon idea might involve a big city, with lots of museum-hopping and nights out chatting up the locals. For an outdoorsy and introverted couple, a remote mountain getaway with lots of hiking, and few people, might be on the menu instead.
Your unique traits, interests, and preferences mean that you can only achieve the perfect honeymoon if you match it with your personalities. To that end, we've distilled honeymoons down to a few select categories based on some of the most common types of couples. From there, we chose our top honeymoon destinations for each.
Are you a pair of adrenaline junkies, beach bums, culture buffs, or exotic globetrotters? Pick your type, and read on to find the best honeymoon places in the world for you to explore.
For Adrenaline Junkies
1. Switzerland
For hiking, skiing, snowboarding, parasailing, and more, the beauty and charm of Switzerland is unparalleled. That's why we think it's one of the best honeymoon destinations in Europe for adrenaline junkies. Go during winter and spend a day hiking the mountains or skiing the slopes, followed by a cold brew in a genuine Swiss biergarten, a soak in the hot tub at your rustic-chic lodging, or a hot fondue dinner in a fairytale mountainside town.
2. South Africa
Relax on a beach in the morning, then come face to face with lions, zebras, giraffes, and more on a day safari in Kruger National Park, then bar hop through Cape Town's unique dining scene by night. Once you're all safari'd out, Table Mountain offers up mountain biking and hiking adventures, with incredible views of Cape Town from the top, where you can let your heart rate settle back down again. South Africa is perfect for adrenaline junkies, without skimping on options for more traditional honeymoon fun.
3. Hawaii
The beauty of Kauai's Napali Coast is enough to make even the most seasoned hiker's jaws drop. The surf-worthy perfection of Hawaiian waves is legendary. And then there's the parasailing, scuba diving, waterfall rappelling, dune buggying, kayaking, and more…the list could go on forever. Combining beautiful beaches with a world-class adventure honeymoon destination, there are endless opportunities on the Hawaiian Islands to get your heart rates up.
For Beach Bums
1. Belize
Belize is a Caribbean beach-lover's paradise that's ideal for fun, sun, and total relaxation. Couples seeking a dash of adventure can combine their love for both, combining days relaxing at white-sand beaches and spas with day trips snorkeling or zip-lining through tropical jungles. And with lots of luxurious beachfront resorts and charming hotels, you have an endless variety of uber-romantic accommodation options to consider.
2. The South Pacific
South Pacific islands are some of the world's finest honeymoon places for unabashed rest and relaxation. Perfect soft sand and tons of sunshine make destinations like Fiji and Tahiti slices of absolute paradise for days that are filled with beachside bliss.
3. Mexico
Brimming with beaches on multiple coasts and a number of outlying islands to explore, Mexico is still a popular couples' beach destination, and for good reason. The warm hospitality of Mexico's people will make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive, the seasoned hoteliers and staff are experts in making you feel like a personal friend rather than just a customer, and the beaches are countless.
For Culture & History Buffs
1. France
In Paris, the City of Lights, world-class museums and old-world charm are only the beginning. Soak up the romantic vibe of a city known worldwide for art, cuisine, and sophistication, and surround yourselves with some of the world's most iconic sightseeing opportunities.
2. Italy
For culture and history buffs, the epicenter of the Renaissance period is second to none. Walled cities, works of art by history's greatest masters, and stunning cathedrals are the tip of the iceberg here. Discover the haunting sight of Pompeii, the ancient city frozen in time by volcanic ash. Gaze with awe at the Sistine Chapel, the ultimate work by Michelangelo. Explore the Colosseum, where gladiators met their fate before screaming crowds of Romans. In the cities of Italy, the cultural and historical wonders never cease.
3. London
London is an action-packed cosmopolitan wonderland with an endless array of museums, pubs, romantic parks, and iconic sights. From Big Ben, Buckingham Palacew, and pints at a 400-year old pub to river tours on the Thames, London is a history- and culture-lover's dream honeymoon destination. But its close proximity to other amazing historical hotspots, like trendy Amsterdam, make it an even bigger draw.
For Exotic Globetrotters
1. Vietnam/Cambodia/Laos
Each of these Southeast Asian honeymoon destinations has its own rich and unique culture, cuisine, language, and history, but we grouped them together because they're all small and border one another. That makes them attractive options for globetrotting honeymooners who want to visit two or three beautiful countries all in a single honeymoon.
Explore temples atop hilltops and nestled in jungles, visit Buddhist shrines, enjoy pho and other street food in bustling urban markets alive with exotic sights, sounds, and smells. There's so much to explore in these exciting countries, you could take a hundred honeymoons and still have plenty more to see and do.
2. Iceland
For a Nordic adventure, Iceland is your ticket: witness the frozen beauty of fjords and glaciers, soak in a mineral-rich volcanic pool, and try adventurous traditional dishes like fermented shark (Kæstur hákarl) and wind-dried fish. Cuddle beneath the swirling northern lights, enjoy the stunning architecture and artwork of Reykjavik, and explore mysterious Viking archaeological sites…Iceland is truly an exotic marvel.
3. Japan
The neon glow of Tokyo is a truly sensational feast for the senses. Quieter Okinawa has a charm all its own, with gorgeous islands and historical sites from WWII. Then there are the Buddhist pagodas, Zen gardens, and majesty of Mt. Fuji. In Japan, whether you honeymoon in the big city or out in the countryside, the cultural experiences and historical sights are never-ending.
What Type of Couple Are You?
With these honeymoon ideas in mind, what kind of couple are you? If you and your other half have eclectic travel tastes, many of these honeymoon destinations allow you to combine multiple personalities in one trip: for example, Hawaii lets you combine beach relaxation with adrenaline-pumping adventure, and Iceland offers tons of opportunities for exotic cultural experiences as well as rich historical sites to visit.
The only question (or at least the hardest to answer) is, with such incredible options, how do you pick just one? Whichever you choose, using a honeymoon fund from Zola can drastically reduce the cost, giving you the ultimate honeymoon at a price you can afford. And regardless of your personality type, that's something for every couple to celebrate!


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Christopher Hanson, the new broker for OMM Inc.
Local real estate company OMM, Inc. is pleased to announce that Christopher Hanson is now wearing yet another hat, this one, as the broker for OMM.
Hanson, a longtime Alameda resident and property owner, received his real estate license in 1978. After decades as both a residential and commercial real estate broker, he opened a law practice, Hanson Law Firm, in 1997, which focuses on real estate.
California home sales pulled back in August, reversing two months of increases, as the median home price rose from the previous month and year, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) recently reported.
Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 394,280 units in August, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local Realtor associations and MLSs statewide.
Tragic blaze compounds widow Emilie Cohen's woes
The fire that destroyed Emilie Gibbons Cohen's Alameda mansion in 1897, brought tragedy home to her at Fernside once again.
Almost 10 years before the fire Emilie received distressing news from New York. Her husband and the family patriarch, Alfred, was possibly near to breathing his last. Emilie boarded a train for Chicago, where she met her ailing husband.
Pat Hathaway in Monterey, Calif. holds a treasure that had its roots in Alameda: the works of Edgar A. Cohen that include more than 2,140 images on 5"x7" glass negatives, original prints, and some hand colored prints.
Cohen was a prominent local photographer. His father, Alfred A. Cohen, sowed the seeds that became the terminus of the Central Pacific Railroad's transcontinental line: the San Francisco and Alameda Railroad. His mother, Emilie, was the daughter of a renowned San Francisco physician, Henry Gibbons.
The California Association of Realtors recently released the results of its 2014 investor survey. In its report, C.A.R. stated that rising home prices have induced an increasing number of investors to flip houses instead of renting them.
"In 2014, 28 percent of investors flipped their property, up from 20 percent last year. Fifty-eight percent of investors rented their properties in 2014, down from 73 percent in 2013," C.A.R. reported.
Freddie Mac's Aug. 21 Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 4.10 percent, down two basis points from Aug. 14, when it stood at 4.12 percent.
In the third week of August 2013, this benchmark rate stood at 4.65 percent.
The 15-year fixed-rate fell a single basis point from Aug. 14's 3.24 percent to 3.23 percent. A year ago during the third week of August, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.60 percent.
servation Society (AAPS) has annouced a program to mark Alameda's historic buildings with an official plaque designating their significance. Plaques will come in four different designs, some of which include interpretive stories.
AAPS is currently looking for volunteers to help launch the program. Duties include: reviewing applications, historical fact checking, editing plaque text, placing orders for plaques and arranging publicity for their unveilling.
Sales below 400,000 mark, prices rise less than 2 percent
California home sales posted higher for the second straight month, and while the statewide median home price rose from the previous month as well as a year ago, the pace of appreciation continued to slow, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) recently reported.
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Certain debt-collection activities, medical debts, will no longer affect score quite as heavily as they did
rs of the oft-dreaded FICO score, recently announced that it will stop using what it calls "certain debt-collection activities" when it calculates individual scores. For example debts that go to collection agencies and get repaid will no longer effect FICO scores.
In addition, Fair Isaac said that medical debts will have a smaller effect on its scoring criteria.
We convey the Alameda experience, both past and present, through an informative, financially viable community newspaper, in print and online.
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G.R. Thanga Maligai Jewellers
GRT Jewellers
Walk-In Interview
GRT, the most trusted jewellers since 1964 is looking for candidates to fill the following vacancies in our Chennai Showrooms. Branch: Valasaravakkam & Other Chennai Showrooms
Sales Assistants
Age Limit: 18-22 years.
Qualification: 10th/12th Pass/ Fall, Those who have not completed their graduation can also apply.
Industry: Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Functional Area: Sales
Experience: Freshers or experienced.
Location: Chennai (Madras) (Tamil Nadu, India)
Interview Date: 10.01.2019 (Thursday) & 11.01.2019 (Friday) (10 am - 5 pm)
Venue: S.J. Mahal Kalyana Mandapam
142, Arcot Road, Thandavamoorthy Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600 087
Contact: 73583 83213, 73581 11678, 98401 55955
Attractive salary for selected candidates, based on qualifications.
You may also send your CV by email.


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Five Questions for Jamie Dimon
p>Jamie Dimon is going to be answering a lot more questions.
After hosting a surprise conference call to divulge $2 billion in trading losses last week and appearing on Meet the Press on Sunday, one may wonder what else is left to ask. A lot.
Tomorrow Dimon will face his shareholders' anger and now there will be a Senate panel to talk about the losses, sure to be a picnic for all involved.
Here are five questions for Dimon that remain to be asked specifically and are likely to come up.
What have you learned about the trade since Friday? — There remained several questions about what actually happened inside the CIO unit and who gave what orders when Dimon last spoke, and given his Meet the Press interview was taped Friday, Dimon hasn't publicly spoken since then. What has the company determined and has anyone been found to have misled management?


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— 24th FEBRUARY 2016
A day of teaching with the MA Art Science students, on the theme "Transient Interfaces — Designing for Transience".
I presented silk and its historical notion as network agent and outlined possibilities how such 'networks' and 'infrastructures' might take shape when bodies are being turned into digital platforms. The day consisted of a morning session with lecture and group discussion, followed by a practical hands-on seminar in the afternoon. Here, the students explored the the notion of "Transient Interfaces" in relation to the self and human bodies and by exploring it through their own practice.
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Okay kiddies…KMM's Shadowfever just downloaded on to my e reader and so here are a few goodies to keep you occupied while I go read.
Right From Coco Chanel's Mouth
How cool is THIS??? Stylelite.com found this and posted it on their site.Coco Chanel's first television interview back in 1959. Warning-this in French so brush up on your "parlez vous francais" or hit up Google translator.
According to the YouTube blurb the interview takes place in Chanel's office. She's clad in her signature jacket and hat; brooches attached to both pieces. Huge pearls adorn her ears as she gesticulates — cigarette in hand, of course — and rarely smiles. In fact, she's kind of scary here.
And what does she think of the collection in the video, as modeled by Marie-Hélène Arnaud? "It is already outdated. It's been a week."
Stella McCarthy says XXXXL is HAWT for Fall 2011
The McCartney standards were tweaked and trotted out in fine new form: boxy double-breasted coats in camel and Prince of Wales check in longer iterations, thick-gauge sweater dresses, pretty little silk shifts that showed plenty of leg. Long-sleeved wool dresses with apron tops managed to emphasize the bust while revealing not an inch—neat trick.
I Want Burberry To Adopt Me
I know this is from the men's line but I likes. For me.
Did Elle Overstep The Lines? Again?
Elle India is in hot water again for allegedly digitally lightening the skin of their current cover girl, actress and beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. On the cover, Bachchan's skin tone appears many shades lighter than in candid photos and production stills from her Bollywood films.
Bachchan's inside cover story features photos in which her complexion looks just as retouched as the cover itself.
While airbrushing photos is a common practice in the publishing world, this is the second time an edition of Elle has come under fire for digitally enhancing the skin of one of its cover girls in the past several months. The American edition was criticized for its October 2010 issue which featured actress Gabourey Sidibe with noticeably lighter skin than her natural complexion.
In response to that incident, Elle claimed "nothing out of the ordinary" was done.
Elle has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding Bachchan's cover.
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Clearwater and its island beaches truly offer something for everybody. Activities on land and in the water.
Located along the Gulf Coast just west of Tampa, Clearwater is one of the best places in all of Florida to hit the beach.
Its beautiful stretches of white sand and crystal clear water make it a beautiful beach destination. There are also many other great attractions, shopping, and dining to keep you busy for an entire day.
It takes less than two hours to get to Clearwater from the Villages of Citrus Hills. While this is one of our longer day trips, Clearwater is definitely worth the travel. With as much as you will find to do in Clearwater, you might even want to consider making a weekend trip out of your visit.
Clearwater Beach
The biggest attraction in Clearwater is the beach. This stretch of sand is everything you imagine when you think of the perfect beach.
In addition to the beautiful white sand and crystal clear water, the beach is perfectly lined with palm trees. The quality of this beach is not lost on true experts either, because Clearwater has won a number of "Best Beach" awards over the years.
Adding to the experience along the southern part of Clearwater is the Clearwater Beach Walk. This winding walkway allows visitors to take a step back and admire the beach from a different perspective. It offers a great place for walking, jogging, biking and roller blading, and is surrounded by dozens of resorts, shops and restaurants.
As if the Beach Walk wasn't enough reason to visit the beach in Clearwater, there is also the amazing Pier 60. This pier located towards the middle of Clearwater Beach, has plenty of its own attractions, but the action really heats up here right around sunset! There is a sunset festival every evening featuring local artists and performers, as well as one of the most picturesque sunsets you will ever see.
Clearwater Attractions
Another wonderful attraction in Clearwater is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. On top of all of the normal aquarium attractions, the big draw here is a dolphin named Winter. Winter was the star of the movieDolphin Tale. She lost her tail after getting caught in a crab trap and has since been fitted with a prosthetic tail.
Another popular reason to visit Clearwater is the Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training. If you time your visit to coincide with Major League Baseball's Spring Training, you can catch the Phillies practicing or playing at Bright House Field.
One of the most exciting ways to really explore Clearwater is to tour the area on a Segway. The Segway Adventure is a local tour company that will take you on a 7.5-mile ride visiting all of the most popular local attractions like the Beach Walk, Downtown Marina, and the historic Harbor Oaks area. This is a great way to really get to know Clearwater first hand!
Clearwater Shopping
If you are in to shopping, you will feel right at home in Clearwater. In addition to the two malls in the area, there are also some great spots in Clearwater to explore all kinds of unique shops.
If you are over by the beach, you will definitely want to check out some of the shops along Mandalay Avenue and Gulfview Boulevard. This is where you will find all of the tourist shops containing beach souvenirs.
For a more unique shopping experience, you will want to head downtown to Clearwater's Cleveland Street District. Here you will find a wide range of shops and boutiques containing everything from high fashion and jewelry to handmade decorations for your home.
Clearwater Dining
While the beaches, attractions and shopping in Clearwater are all fun, we haven't even gotten to the best part of this area yet…the food! Clearwater is home to dozens and dozens of four and five-star restaurants ranging from casual cafes to elegant dining options.
On the casual side, two of the best gems in Clearwater are Frenchy's and Nauti-Nancy's. Don't let the casual atmosphere at either place fool you though, these are a foodie's dream!
Frenchy's, with four Clearwater area locations, is best known for their grouper sandwiches. You must try one of their multiple variations. Nauti-Nancy's specializes in southern seafood and burgers, and the Shrimp and Grits is one of the most popular items on the menu.
If you are in the mood for a more upscale dining experience, Villa Bellini Restaurant & Lounge is a very nice traditional Italian dining experience. They have a full selection of antipasti options, and every type of pasta, chicken, beef or fresh fish dish you would expect to find on the menu of one of the best Italian restaurants in Florida.
Another restaurant to dine at if you're looking for upscale and great ambience is the Columbia Restaurant, founded in 1905 by a Cuban immigrant. Whether you choose a table looking out onto the radiant blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Mediterranean dining room, or experience the casual atmosphere from our outdoor deck, you can enjoy the cuisine that has consistently been voted Tampa Bay area's favorite.
For the beach lovers, a day in Clearwater is most likely going to include plenty of time along the Beach Walk, lunch or dinner at Frenchy's or Nauti-Nancy's, and a stroll down Pier 60 to watch the sunset.
If the beach isn't your thing, your day might include a trip to the aquarium or a shopping spree in the Cleveland Street District followed by dinner at Villa Bellini.
Either way, you are sure to have a wonderful time visiting Clearwater.


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Thanks guys!
First off, that series of shorts made me laugh a lot! I really enjoyed watching the bloopers and blunders of a forgotten Hedgehog.
ChaosBeast told me to watch this flash, and I'm glad I did. Thanks again guys for putting my song into this animation!
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223 Remington Ammo Spray Paint Stencil
The twin brother of the 5.56 NATO. Almost the same but just slightly different enough so that rounds will feed perfectly and not create too much pressure in your action. It's all about tolerance. Whether you're target shooting, blasting chucks, coyotes, or hunting deer and antelope the trusty 223 Rem has your back.
- Stop opening ammo cans to see what is inside
- Oil board...good for a ton o' sprays.
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I usually stick to my minis...much easier for me to work in! However, I dabble in traditional scale tack once in a while. My current (and unfinished) project is an english saddle along the lines of a GP.
Sorry for the terrible photo. I'm reasonably pleased with it, although a few nit-picky things could be changed. I'd actually feel safe photoshowing this one, though, so that's progress! It might even survive novice live shows, although I wouldn't hold my breath.


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Did you know that the CLAS offers free, interactive, and fun English Language Workshops? These workshops are designed for students looking to learn about and improve their English skills. Each workshop is held in a supportive, small-group setting with an experienced tutor specializing in a particular subject. If you are an international student or English language learner, these workshops could be a great way for you to not only improve your grammar and succeed in your classes, but also to learn some of the culture associated with the English language. These workshops differ from working one on one with a writing tutor because you don't need to bring in a paper or assignment; the workshops provide general knowledge about the English language as a whole in a fun and collaborative way. Here are some of the details on these awesome workshops:
Pronunciation: In this workshop, we will do exercises and activities that will improve your English pronunciation.
Mondays 12-1
Facilitator: Jamie Bondar 73 Tremont Room 9022
TOEFL Workshop: In this workshop, we will cover strategies for success to help students improve their reading, grammar, speaking, and listening skills for the TOEFL exam and beyond.
Mondays 3-4
Facilitator: George Scala 73 Tremont Room 9022
Revising Papers for Busy People: Overworked? Stressed about your paper? Running out of time? We'll show you quick and dirty tips and tricks to make your paper better, faster.
Tuesdays 12-1
Facilitator: Ben Tanaka 73 Tremont Room 9022
Networking and Smalltalk: In this conversation workshop, we will cover social situations, buying and selling, interviewing for jobs, and expressing yourself clearly and politely anyplace with anyone.
Tuesdays 3-4
Facilitator: Tom Filbin
73 Tremont Room 8060
Supernatural in Contemporary Pop Culture: In this conversation workshop, we will watch video clips of popular TV shows about the supernatural and discuss.
Wednesdays 3-4
Facilitator: Suzanne Morris
73 Tremont Room 8060
From Music to Memes: Improving Your Grammar While Having Fun!
Thursdays 12-1
Facilitator: Olivia Cerrone 73 Tremont Room 9022
American Slang and Idioms: In this conversation-based workshop, we will explore American Slang and Idiomatic expressions.
Thursdays 5-6 Facilitator: Hillary Sabbagh
73 Tremont Room 9014
If any of these workshops look interesting to you, I encourage you to stop by! There is no sign up or commitment, and you will absolutely leave having learned something new. If you have any additional questions, please email Brian Smith at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The ultimate family feast for you to share and enjoy with your loved ones. This ebook features amazing recipes by Nellie. Recipes that celebrate connection, delicious food and slowing it all down at the end of the week.
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We offer an amazing variety of classes. Whether you love Moroccan food, Asian, BBQ, Spanish, Mexican, Italian, Pastry making, Dumpling making, Cake decorating or you may be a complete beginner or needing to learn more about vegan cooking – we'll be sure to have a class that tempts your taste buds. You will learn as well as taste and leave feeling confident to go home and cook and share with your loved ones.
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Flash Briefings, Podcasts, Videos, and Blogs all helping you simplify to amplify.
"Hurry up."
"Put your shoes on."
"Please eat breakfast."
"No, I don't know where your shoes are."
I don't know about you but our mornings used to be ripe with these and probably a hundred others. Kip is going back to school in a few weeks, and I wanted to keep up the fun, relaxed, and enjoyable mornings that we've had going for the past few months. I didn't want to turn into nagging mommy, stressed-out mommy, or "hurry up!!!" mommy.
Enter my new morning miracle worker ... the hourglass timer.
I've been trying to figure out how to help Kip (5 years old) the concept of time but using the timer on his iPad was not working as he'd end up mesmerized by that intoxicating screen and still not get done what he needed to do.
I hopped over to my good friend, Mr. Amazon, and found these great hourglass timers. I quickly ordered three of them: hour, 3o minutes, and 5 minutes. My requirements were: not breakable. The 5-minute timer arrived with a cracked shell but the box looked like it'd been run...
No need to complicate what you are doing to increase your results. I personally know that Kajabi single-handedly simplified my life + business and allowed me to amplify my message, results, and freedoms: time & financial.
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Namaste Sweet Spirits,
I am utterly intrigued about how the health of our cells determines the health and vibrancy of our lives. Yes, this does have to do with the physical, such as the food you eat and the environments you spend time in. It also has to do with the quality and frequency of your thoughts and feelings.
As a coach, I feel one of the greatest tools is to acknowledge and validate yourself and your feelings. What I notice though, especially for many achievers in life that want to be 'perfect', get it 'right', or move through it quickly, there is an important step we sometimes skip.
Take a moment to watch your OT Coaching Tune-Up on what happened with one of my clients where she discovered that feeling her feelings wasn't the only step to take to re-create new patterning.
'Our heart is made of cells, our lungs are made of cells, our skin is made of cells, our brain is made of cells, our bones are made of cells, and so on.
Our body is a community of trillions of individually living cells, and so, our overall state of bodily health is a perfect representation of how healthy, or unhealthy, our individual cells are.
Having healthy cells means we have a healthy body, and having stressed out, unhealthy, dysfunctional cells means the body has disease.
Cells constantly subjected to physical, emotional, and energetic stress become dysfunctional, and this dysfunction equates to 'dis-ease' because the cells/body are no longer at ease.
When it's really broken down, every single health issue, no matter the name, comes down to cellular health. In fact, the only thing that our cells do, and what they do 24 hours a day, is protect, heal, repair, regenerate, and rebuild.
The only reason they haven't been able to heal themselves, or stay healthy, thus far, is because of that constant, unrelenting cellular stress in our lifestyle.
If we remove or even just decrease the sources of cellular stress from our lifestyle, and provide the body the required care, love, tools, nutrients, and energy it needs, our lives will be more joyous, healthy, and fulfilling.'
Powerful!! We live in a time where things are moving so fast, therefore our stress levels inevitably increase. We also live in such an extraordinary time where incredible tools are available to support us in de-stressing. The best part is… WE HAVE A CHOICE!
Home Play:
*When you notice yourself starting to feel catabolic/negative feelings, ask yourself, 'What thoughts are associated with these feelings?'
*What do you have to believe in order for that thought to be true? Does that belief represent who you are in present time? If not, what belief would you rather have about this?
*How can you allow yourself to remember that you are not your feelings and the feelings are just energies moving through your body? How can you disassociate the feelings from the belief and give yourself permission to let them be just energy?
Remember, we are talking about looking at the story behind the feelings, and often times the story is subconscious. If you find that you can't quite grasp this, you are not alone. It is normal to feel a little uncertain because so often these patterns are so deep. Lean in!
Shoot me an email to set up a 15 minute consult. Having a coach is a fantastic way for someone to help you stop going into stories that are breaking down your body, so you can recreate new stories that will build you back up and create a healthy, fulfilling, vibrant life!
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Solid Smith Action
I've been up on the Smith since this last series of storms has hit and fishing has been good. Depending on the day, we've been hooking between 2 and 6 fish a day. Yesterday we fished in high water and had a short day, but we still hooked 3 nice steelhead. Not bad considering conditions and the short time we had on the river. The Smith has been fishing good this January, unlike the last couple of years, so our year is off to a good start.
Coming up, it looks like Sunday will potentially blow out, but the rest of the week looks like we will have solid fishing conditions a good fishing. I do have space this week, so don't hesitate to give me a call if you want to catch some of these chrome beauties. Above are some pics from the last week of fishing.


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This film uses scenarios plucked from the retail setting to train your employees how to handle harassment, what to do if they witness it, if they become a victim of it themselves, and how to refrain from becoming the perpetrators of harassment.
Harassment has taken on a whole new face in the digital age. Jokes and inappropriate comments, stereotyping, hostility (in word or deed), or even simple, inappropriate comments, are all harassment, but it goes way beyond that now to include cyber bullying, sexting, etc. It's also important to know the subtleties involved in any of the previous forms because such harassment is not always easy to spot. This is the purpose of the training – to teach employees how to recognize when another person is being harassed.
Managers and supervisors who don't take proper measures to prevent or handle office harassment become liable for litigation. This training program will increase the awareness of your managers regarding harassment and will teach them how to foster a respectful workplace for members of their team. Scenarios are based on live portrayals of different types of harassment, and are accompanied by an on-camera presenter whose additional content and insight are key to comprehending the material.
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- Defines and outlines harassment in its various types and forms.
- Explains devastating nature of harassment
- Models the prevention of harassment
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Leeds Building Society has added a selection of fee-free cashback mortgage deals to its fixed-rate range.
Borrowers will receive either £500 or £1000 cashback depending on the product selected.
Leeds Building Society is offering £500 cashback on a selected range of two-year fixed rate deals. This includes 1.88 per cent rate (up to 60 per cent LTV) and a 1.94 per cent rate for up to 75 per cent LTV.
Cashback rates of up to £1000 are available on its new five-year fixes. This includes a 2.19 per cent rate (up to 60 per cent LTV), and a 2.24 per cent rate, up to 75 per cent LTV.
All these mortgage products include a free standard valuation and no product fee. They are available for both purchase and remortgage.
Leeds Building Society's director of product and distribution Jaedon Green says: "Mark Carney's hints last week that the Base Rate is likely to increase sooner and more quickly that previously forecast may prompt homeowners to review their existing mortgage."
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Saturday in the summer is supposed to be special. And even though it is not officially summer, we can still act like it.
These are the tracks I came across on Saturday. And happy belated to my brother Velez, it was his birthday Saturday.
By the time Saturday night rolls around, sometimes you already start to feel like the weekend is half over...(it is). But that's all good. Run these and reminisce about the good times.


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Jörg Buchheim to Join Maxwell Technologies Board of Directors
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SAN DIEGO, July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXWL), a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power delivery solutions, today announced that Jörg Buchheim has been appointed to Maxwell's board of directors as a new independent director effective July 1, 2016. Buchheim served as Maxwell's senior vice president and chief sales officer since March 2016 and resigned from Maxwell on June 30, 2016, to take a new position as the chief executive officer of INALFA Roof Systems B.V., a top 3 global supplier of vehicle roof systems located in Europe.
As a board member, Mr. Buchheim brings decades of applicable experience to Maxwell. Buchheim is a seasoned global sales leader and an automotive industry veteran. From 2002 through 2015 he worked at HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co. in a series of senior sales and management positions, including most recently as president and chief executive officer of HELLA China and a member of the HELLA Group Management Board based out of Shanghai. He previously served as HELLA's Global Key Account Manager for Indian OEMs and Hyundai/Kia as well as Vice President Sales and Marketing China, Shanghai. Prior to joining HELLA, Buchheim worked in European Key Account Sales for Mitsubishi Electric and in the Project Management for Spoerle / Arrow.
"Jörg brings key automotive industry experience and relationships as well as an extensive background in operational and executive management to complement our already experienced Board of Directors," said David Schlotterbeck, chairman of the board. "In particular, Jörg's deep knowledge of Chinese business practices and his strong relationships with key customers and industry executives will be an invaluable resource on our board."
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Maxwell is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. For more information, please visit our website: www.maxwell.com.
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Week 4: Corbin Clay. Corbin is the founder and owner of The Azure Furniture Company in Denver. For the past four years, Corbin and the team have focused on impeccable craftsmanship, quality materials, and timeless design to handcraft furniture for some big name clients. Even better, Azure uses trees that have been killed by the pine beetle epidemic, which has affected millions of acres of Rocky Mountain Forests.
This is part of my ongoing 52-week portrait project. Every week I will post one new portrait that was taken in the past 7 days, with 52 different people in the end. My goal is to use this as a place to experiment, meet new people, and push myself to keep producing fresh work.


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[B]Macly Group founder Herman Chang decided in his teens to make money out of real estate.[/B]
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HERMAN Chang, founder and managing director of property development and hospitality group Macly, decided in his teenage years that he wanted to make money out of real estate.
At a sleepover in a classmate's home in his upper secondary school days at The Chinese High School, the young Mr Chang noticed that his classmate's dad was a developer/construction contractor and "making a lot of money". "So I concluded that I can do the same."
That decision influenced Mr Chang in his choice of subjects for higher studies. At Hwa Chong Junior College, he studied Physical Science, General Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics as his 'A' level subjects.
After national service, he proceeded to the National University of Singapore, graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree (second upper class honours) around the mid-1980s. For the next two and a half years, he worked as a financial futures trader in Singapore before heading to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for his MBA.
Before he left Singapore, he asked his father for an "iron spoon" of S$300,000 to buy his first plot of land in 1987. This was along Tembeling Road in the Joo Chiat area which he developed into three terrace houses. In late1989, he returned to Singapore with an MBA.
In the past three decades, Macly has developed 40 projects in Singapore, mostly on its own but also a few through joint ventures, totalling slightly over 1,700 units (Macly's attributable share).
In Kuala Lumpur, Macly has a 48 per cent share in a joint venture company that is developing Infinitum, which will have 723 small office home office (SoHo) units and 31 shop units. Macly's partners in this project include Roxy-Pacific Holdings. The project is slated for completion in 2020.
In Singapore, Macly is currently developing seven projects - five on its own, and two via joint ventures.
The solo developments include four apartment projects - FiveNine in Lorong K Telok Kurau, 33 Residences in Lorong 30 Geylang, Seraya Residences off Haig Road, and a development in the Guillemard Road/Lorong 28 Geylang locale - as well as Tedge, a residential project with ground-floor commercial space at the corner of Changi Road and Telok Kurau Road.
At 27 Moulmein Rise, Macly has joined forces with Roxy-Pacific and construction group Lim Wen Heng to develop an 87-unit apartment project.
The Iveria, on the Riviera Point site along Kim Yam Road in the Robertson Quay area, is expected to be an 18-storey development with 51 three-bedroom apartments. Macly will be developing this project with Lim Wen Heng.
Except for FiveNine and 33 Residences which have been sold out, the other five projects are slated for launch this year. Macly's attributable share in the seven projects adds up to 227 units with a gross development value (GDV) of S$364 million.
Macly's attributable share in the Infinitum in KL is about 362 units and a GDV of RM260 million (S$87 million).
The group got off to a good start in the late 1980s, reaping modest profits from developing projects such as landed developments in Tembeling Road and Glasgow Road.
In 1990, the group bought a hotel in Lloyd Road, which it refurbished, thereafter generating strong returns. The cashflow which the hotel continued to generate in the following years helped to cushion the blow from a loss that the group incurred from two residential projects when the Asian Financial Crisis struck in 1997.
"I had bought two plots of land - in the Hillview and Toh Crescent areas - at very high prices in 1995, before the market peaked in 1996, and had to sell the landed homes we developed on these plots at a combined loss of S$3.5 million in 1997. I asked myself: 'What went wrong?' I kept following the market until the last minute and bought those two sites when the market had become too bullish. That was the mistake I made."
"When people tell you things like: 'If you don't buy now, you'll miss the boat', then that is usually the time not to buy. This is the lesson I learnt and applied it to the following two cycles."
"Although I had made a loss, I could sleep soundly because it was within my means. I knew I would not go bankrupt because I still had the hotel, which had very low leverage; its cashflow helped to save the day. I had also learnt from my army days that we must always have reserves."
When Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, Macly was not affected. "After I finished selling projects around 2007, I did not go and buy some more land because things were too bullish." It was only after the Lehman collapse, when things appeared pessimistic that Macly started buying land again.
"So we adopted a more counter-cyclical kind of mindset. When things appear to be too good, it is too good. Similarly when people tell you not to buy, it may actually be a good time to buy."
Post-Lehman to around 2012, Macly rode on the improvement in Singapore property market sentiment, fuelled by the relaxation in immigration policy, said Mr Chang.
"At the same time, we could sense the saturation in terms of the growth of the Singapore economy - amid a tightening in immigration, and the rollout of property cooling measures. Therefore I started to looking outwards. In fact, a lot of Singapore property groups actively went overseas in search of opportunities around 2013-2014."
Around this time, Macly through a joint venture clinched the Kuala Lumpur site on which Infinitum is being built. Beyond that, Mr Chang made a strategic decision to step up the group's exposure to the hotels business.
In 2013, he roped in his eldest daughter, Joan, to revamp the hotel along Lloyd Road. The revamp, done in 2014, has won several accolades.
Despite not having had any prior experience in the hospitality business, Ms Chang, a finance and marketing graduate, has been very hands-on in marketing the 34-room Lloyd's Inn Singapore as well as the group's other hospitality assets.
She also handles the branding and marketing of Macly's property developments.
The group began acquiring overseas hotels from 2014. In Indonesia, it tied up with Marsar Group (controlled by a husband-and-wife team). Cara Cara Inn, a "hostetel" or hybrid of hotel and hostel, for flashpackers, opened near Kuta Beach in Bali in 2017. This was followed by the opening late last year of the Lloyd's Inn Bali, in the Seminyak locale near Double Six Beach. The group also owns Cititel hotel in Pekanbaru. All three hotels have 101 rooms each.
A hotel has also been acquired in Yogyakarta. The intention is to pull it down and redevelop the site into two towers - a Lloyd's Inn hotel and a condotel.
"The Cititel hotel in Pekanbaru is too nice to tear down. There is some undeveloped land on this site and we'll explore what to do with the site after we've implemented our project in Yogyakarta," said Mr Chang.
The group recently bought a site with an old building on it near Blok M mall in South Jakarta. "We're exploring the possibility of redeveloping this into a chic hotel for local businessmen," said Mr Chang.
The Pekanbaru, Yogyakarta and South Jakarta properties are owned by a 49:49:2 joint venture between Macly, Marsar and a mutual friend. The two Bali hotels are owned 75:25 by Macly and Marsar Group.
Lloyd's Inn Kuala Lumpur, fully owned by Macly, is slated to open towards end-2019.
Mr Chang describes himself as a "born optimist". Even in the face of problems such as the announcement of property cooling measures, he is able to sleep well. "You had better sleep well, so that the next day you can have a clear mind to think and solve problems."
Perhaps another reason for the 58-year-old's calm demeanour is his decision not to list Macly. "I wish to lead a balanced life, instead of having to face shareholders yearly and feeling compelled to do something that I may not believe in."
He shares another secret to happiness: "I believe money is a means, not the end. We must feel happy when we make money.
"I am blessed because I enjoy what I am doing. This is my passion. And it happens that this passion has financial reward. Hence I am doubly blessed."


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Makers Market on Main
Stop by and see the incredible collection of hand-made art, food items and lots of accessories. Everything in the store is hand-made by a local artist. They have an amazing collection and their inventory changes every day. You are sure to leave with a very unique find. Treat yourself and grab a few gifts too.
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Hand-made art, accessories, paper, leather, lots of fresh jams, puppy treats and much more. All products are hand-made by local artist.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Are Junior Colleges Right For You?
We have mostly talked on this site about how to go about getting recruited by 4 year colleges and little about Junior Colleges. We don't mean to slight JC's. In fact, Junior College baseball is in many cases a perfect fit for some high school players. And, like D-I, D-II and NAIA, JC's offer scholarships at the NJCAA-I and NJCAA-II level.
There are many reasons to go to a JC, but like the four year colleges, we at Rounding Third stress that you go to a place of higher education...to get an education...no matter if it's a D-I or JC. If a player is going to a JC to improve his academic standing to get into a better four year college, then that needs to be the focus. While he is accomplishing that goal, he can also enjoy the great, competitive baseball environment that many JC's offer. JC baseball is sort of a hybrid that combines the local schedule of high school ball with the rigors of long bus rides to other regional or cross state match-ups. This provides many young freshmen a chance to ease into what it would be like at a four year, while they concentrate on getting their academics in order at the same time.
Another reason to attend a JC is if certain players didn't get accepted into their list of four year selections, due to size or developing ability. Many four year coaches and recruiters will tell a prospect with potential to use the Junior College to work with the strength and conditioning coaches to develop a stronger core, build more muscle and quickness. That alone, in many cases can build a players confidence as well. After that, it is up to the baseball coaches to develop the talent. Many JC's have year round conditioning that include fall scrimmages and games, winter work-outs to get ready for the long season ahead. But more importantly, it gives that player a chance to play.
Let's say a very good player gets a small offer from a D-I, but he has two established sophomores ahead of him in his primary and secondary positions. It may behoove that player to go to a JC to develop and play, rather than sit the bench his first two years in college. And yet another scenario involves enrolling in a four year college and playing for a close-by JC that is known to be a feeder to that school. That's a win-win for both the player and the 4 year coach, because the player gets a better chance to play and also enjoy the atmosphere of college life away from home. The 4 year coaches have the advantage of keeping close tabs on what could be their future player in their own backyard.
Finally, there are some players that may have been drafted in the later rounds (15th and higher) and choose to play at the JC to improve their draft status the following year. Unlike four year colleges, in which a player is not eligible for the draft until after his junior year, a JC player is eligible both years that he attends that JC. Including the year after high school, that player could possibly be drafted three times before his junior year. In some cases, a MLB team could draft a player and then hold the rights to that player until next year. That way, they have a full year to evaluate his progress throughout the summer. If into the fall and spring seasons, all goes well with the players progress, that MLB team could then exercise their right to sign him in the ten days prior to the next draft. This is called a "Draft and Follow".
So we have covered D-I, small colleges and now JC's and there are advantages to all. Bottom line, really study all of your options hard and do what is best for you and the career path you choose to follow in your adult life.
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Solid view of my 152kg snatch from this weekends regional championships! Rocking @kilosnotpounds wraps!! I went 148,152 then missed 155, then in Cj went 171,171,179 for a pr 331kg total! Thank you to everyone who has helped me get here!! @ironathleteclinics @juggernauttraining @usa_weightlifting #usaweightlifting @carrcellularfitness #ironathlete #jackedandnottan
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If you start with Brook & Sunitha--sweet, classy, gracious, and totally low-maintenance, add the always-beautiful Mt. Hood Organic Farms, and then throw in the merging of two cultures, (and also some s'mores), you have this perfectly stunning, colorful, knock-your-socks off wedding day. This was our last double-header of the season, and with me being 8 months pregnant, we knew this would be an intense day. But every moment was so full and exciting, I barely had time to feel exhausted! This is the kind of wedding that is a photographer's dream--unique things happening one right on top of the other--constantly getting challenged and running to capture moments.
We also had the opportunity to work with a long list of great vendors-- starting out with gorgeous makeup and hair by Nicole from Powder Inc, and Whitney from Makeup by Whit (we just happened to have worked with Whitney last weekend at Mark & Jessica's wedding!).
The group started out at the Hood River Inn, and then made the trek up to Mt. Hood Organic Farms--a little bit rag-tag, since the shuttle for transferring the bridal party broke down, but everyone managed to get up there between a last minute shuttle, the wedding coordinator, (the fantastic Shauna, from J29 Events), and Nicole's very gracious husband and daughters! I couldn't believe how calm and kind Sunitha stayed throughout the inevitable wedding-day hiccups. She was a hero all day long.
Swoon Floral Design did an incredible job on the flowers!
Brook & Sunitha live in San Francisco, and their family members are spread across the US and beyond, so it was a destination wedding for all of them. It was awesome to see how even more impactful places like Mt. Hood are to people who haven't taken them for granted for their whole lives. Mountains look much different to Floridians! I love that people choose this venue for destination weddings, because it's the perfect place to showcase Oregon's crazy-awesome beauty.
This is where it got even more amazing--Sunitha had an entirely new second look for the reception. After cocktail hour, she snuck off with a group of aunts and friends (and Nicole, who had stuck around all day, even helping us with reflectors!) and they transformed her! She changed into a stunning traditional Indian lengha, Nicole added all the glitter you could hope for, and we died and went to heaven just a little bit.
The food was amazing, as always at Mt. Hood Organic Farms!
And this was my favorite part of the night, and probably top-five favorite wedding moment ever: they started our their dance with a normal, sweet, traditional first dance...
And then the slow love song turned to an upbeat Bollywood song, and Brook & Sunitha charged into their choreographed Indian dance!
I've never heard so much screaming and whooping at a wedding! It was such an amazing tribute to her family, and everyone just went wild. It was the perfect energy to kick off the rest of the party!
We love being able to do sunset shots--especially at this venue! Brides and grooms are almost always more relaxed and comfortable by that point--plus Brook & Sunitha shocked us by seeming to have even more energy as it got later!
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We were thrilled to be able to photograph this whole wedding story! Mt. Hood Organic Farms alone never disappoints, and Brook & Sunitha added so much with their unique personalities.


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Whether it's "The Cake Boss's" la familia or "Duck Dynasty's" gatherings around the table, happily it seems family is making a come back in America. Maybe Satan, that sinister slanderer, underestimated the kick back from godly people who seem to have finally tired of rolling over and giving in. Or maybe it is his cardinal weakness of thinking he'd won too soon (it was his undoing at the cross). Don't let anybody fool you into thinking that they have the antidote to problems and/or challenges in marriage and the family. There is none. There will be conflict. When you put people together in any setting in this world, there will be troubles. There is only one way to stay together, only one way for your marriage to survive—don't quit! Yes, there will issues that will confront you, and in this offering of Hope & Expectation, we offer some insights from excellent writers toward those answers found in God's words.


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Episode #497 – The Oregon Wine Experience, Abacela Winery and Dancin Vineyards
David talks with Sarahanne Driggs, Event Coordinator & Marketing Director of The Oregon Wine Experience, a multi-day event featuring the full breadth and depth Oregon wines, amazing culinary creations and everything that makes Oregon unique. The 2019 event is August 19-25, 2019, in lovely Jacksonville, Oregon. Last year they had record breaking representation from across


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As we all know recently Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular to all schools in India affiliated to CBSE to design a website for their respective schools as soon as possible. Its now mandatory for all CBSE schools to have a website for their school and there are few key information which is must for each and every school to show case on their website.
The key information which need to be included and shown on website:
- Details of CBSE guidelines and norms
- Student strength in School
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- Teachers' qualification
Note: All these details are on the bases of circular pass by the Central Board of Secondary Education to all schools in affiliation with CBSE.
So as its now mandatory for a CBSE school to have a website and most of schools now looking for school website designing companies in Delhi NCR, which can design a high quality and creative website for their school as per CBSE guidelines.
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The Volvo V60 feels safer than a bank volt crafted from diamond.
The Volvo V60 feels safer than a bank volt crafted from diamond. And guess what? The independent body that assesses vehicle safety – Euro NCAP – agrees. In fact, this beautifully cut mile-muncher earned their maximum five-star overall rating. This breaks down to scores of 94% for adult occupant protection, 82% for child occupants, and 64% for pedestrians. The V60 also managed a staggering 100% for the safety assist category that includes its seatbelt reminder system, driver-set speed limitation device, and electronic stability programme. The final system helps keep this rock lover pointing the right direction.But none of this is surprising as Volvo historically focuses on safety. Their other traditional strength is load-lugging, but here the V60 suffers. As such cargo capacity is only 430- litres, increasing to 1,241-litres with the rear seats folded flat. That is less than the Ford Focus Estate, so there might not be enough room for all your diamonds. The justification is that contrary to its appearance the V60 is a 'sports wagon' not an 'estate'. This – in theory – makes it look sleek. It is certainly attractive, but so is the V70 – its cavernous sibling. At least the solid handling, modest running costs, and safety features partly compensate. But the V60's looks and badge suggest it is a monstrous load-lugger - and it is not. What a pity.
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« The Sky(rmion) is the limit! »: our results highlighted by the European Commission
Original publication: 20/11/2017
MAGicSky has been highlighted as one of the recent success stories in research.
Congratulations to the whole MAGicSky consortium and the spintronics community Europe and worldwide.
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» The volume of information produced by modern society is huge, and requires increasingly powerful and efficient information storage devices. Hard-disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD) and flash memory are currently used for data storage, and rely on the detection and movement of electron charges.
All such devices come with substantial limitations, including the slow speed of reading and writing information from a HDD; SSDs' lack of durability; and their bulky size and greedy power consumption. The considerable slow-down in improvements to data-storage technology has led to calls for new, innovative and efficient data-storage devices.
The EU-funded project MAGicSky is investigating whether magnetic skyrmions could have a role to play here. Magnetic skyrmions are configurations of spins in certain ferromagnetic materials that are stable for long periods of time without the need for specific control. They can carry information and are robust against structural defects because of their magnetic nature. This means they are particularly stable and their size – just a few nanometres – makes them good candidates for information carriers.
The MAGicSky consortium believes that it is possible to create and shape skyrmions with magnetic and electric fields at room temperature in controlled environments. This means that for particular combinations of the control parameters, the magnetic skirmions can be stabilised and manipulated. In the context of data storage, each skyrmion can be considered as carrying one bit of data. Unlike the conventional storage devices and electron-based systems we use now, the new magnetic skyrmion devices will use low-density electric current and will not require any mechanical moving parts. »


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Gambia was never a place that was top of our bucket list or even on our radar for that matter. It was only when we accepted the fact that Thailand would be a struggle for us at the moment that we considered the African country. A steal of a deal for a two week trip sealed it for us and with little research on where we were going, we booked up.
It wasn't a bad thing that we did little research as it made it a bit more spontaneous and interesting as we had absolutely no idea what was there or what we could get up. Over the month in the run up to the trip, we did research it more, Googling it and even investing in a Lonely Planet guide. We got excited for the trip, especially since this would be our first holiday together, and couldn't wait to get away.
The day before our trip, we both trekked to Birmingham to catch the flight the following day. It wasn't an airport which was easy for either of us but it was worth it and after an overnight stay in an airport hotel, it was an early start to catch the 8am flight to Banjul.
Six hours later and we were greeted by the tropical heatwave of the Gambian weather. It was amazing to be back in the sun and we couldn't wait to kickstart our holiday. By the time we checked in at the hotel, we were exhausted so all we did was explore the hotel grounds, have a wander up to the ATM and grab a bite of dinner.
During dinner, a Scottish couple shouted over to us and asked if we'd just arrived. They then queried further if we were gutted to be going home the following day. I misunderstood the question through the thick Scottish accent and thought the guy was asking if we were going to attend the welcome meeting. Ash filled me in later of the actual question but we thought nothing of it.
After dinner, we went back to the room for a shower and decided if we wanted to watch the evening entertainnment, we could do so from the balcony. As the entertainment started, we could hear a speech saying that people on holiday with a tour operator I had never heard of were going home the following day but that other tour operators were unaffected. We thought it was a bit unusual but thought nothing of it, never thinking it would affect us.
We had an early night but stupidly, I forgot to turn my alarm off so we were woken up at 5:15am. There was a lot of noise outside as if the entertainment was still going on with someone giving a speech and others shouting out, yet again we thought nothing of it and managed to get back to sleep. Now we reckon it was probably a staff meeting or something regarding the situation.
Once we'd finally had enough rest, we went for breakfast and then popped back to the room. We had a little lie down before getting ready to go to the pool and while we were in there, the cleaner knocked to collect the towels. Ash opened the door and greeted the cleaner saying 'Hey, you ok?' which prompted a rant from the cleaner. No, she was not ok, no one in Gambia was ok, what was she to do, she didn't want to go home and sit around doing nothing. We still had absolutely no idea what was going on and felt a little bit awkward so Ash just listened, said he was sorry to hear that and handed her the towels. It was a bizarre and uncomfortable situation but still having no idea what was happening, we thought nothing more of it and headed to the pool.
Laying in the sun, gazing up at the palm trees, watching the birds and reading my book only lasted 20 minutes before a receptionist ran round the pool asking us all to go to reception immediately. I looked at Ash and even though we still had no idea what was going on, I said to him 'We're going home'.
A list was thrown in our face, we were told to find our name to know which flight we were on, had two minutes to pack and had to make our way to the airport as soon as possible. At first, we couldn't find our name so Ash ran back to the room the pack as fast as he could while I went to reception in search of more lists. We still had no idea what was happening but it seemed urgent. Some people were crying, some kicking off, some just like myself confused. Ash made it back with our belongings, we found out we were heading back to Gatwick which was unhelpful for both of us and were told we didn't have a choice about going home.
We eventually found out that a new president was due to be inaugurated the following day but the current president was refusing to step down. The president-elect had fled to Senegal for fear of being attacked or arrested and the current president had til the end of the day to step down. If not, it was threatened that the military would take him down and as he had a lot of supporters, it was said that this would start a war. Tourists were being shipped out urgently whilst Gambians were escaping to neighbouring Senegal and trying to jump on any available flight.
We'd both had our phones on flight mode due to excessive data charges in the country and when Ash turned his on, he received worrying texts from him mum. Apparently it was all over the news back at home. In all honesty, I started to cry but not because I was scared but because I was so disappointed. We hadn't even been in the country 24 hours and already our holiday was over.
We jumped on the first coach that arrived at the hotel and on our way to the airport, army tanks were driving past, soldiers were stationed on street corners and barracks were set up outside the airport.
The crowds at the airport were insane. We were told the Gatwick flight wasn't checking in yet so we waited. We sat on a curb outside the airport for about 2 hours having conversations with people in the same position and watching others kick off. Although we were both disappointed, we remained surprisingly calm.
Eventually we were told we could queue to check in and we queued for what felt like forever. The airport was tiny, we were rammed together like sardines, everyone was pushing, there were arguments, there was crying and the heat was also a great element. The queue very rarely moved and it felt like we were never making progress. By the time we actually checked in, we had been waiting for eight hours. Thankfully after that, immigration and security was a breeze but it was a bit of a kick in the teeth to see our passport stamped with a departure only a day after you arrived.
The flight departed fairly quickly after we were through and after a refuel stop in Gran Canaria, we landed back in the UK at 3:30am. Buses were provided to Manchester and Birmingham airports but as we needed to get back to either Belfast or Middlesbrough, we didn't really know what to do. In the end we jumped on the one headed to Manchester and booked a coach from Manchester to Middlesbrough.
After no sleep, we arrived back home at 1:30pm exhausted. We were lucky though, our flight was the last to leave and a lot of people who had queued all day like we did had to be turned away and told to come back the following day.
It was so disappointing for our hoiday to end less than a day in. We'd been so looking forward to it and worked hard all last year to be able to go on a trip that ended up being over as soon as it started. When it comes down to it, it was safer to come home than to stay. It was just frustrating that communication was next to none and it was such a ball ache to queue for a flight. It's annoying that in these situations, people forget to be human and it's every man for themselves. The amount of pushing, shoving and arguments was a joke which could have been managed with a bit more organisation and if people didn't act like twats. Safe to say that our first holiday together was a great success!
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We are very pleased to have supplied and installed our first Clearview Woodland modular building to Nottingham City Council's Park & Drive Ecohub.
The building is to be used as their Park & Ride travel information centre and is central to their operations as they are using this area to also promote their cycle schemes.
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- Cycle hire and cycle skills courses
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- The travel Information Centre
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Sometimes disconnection is not so easy as it seems. Telecommunication, Internet and Social Media lead us to be constantly in touch and explain what we do, where we are and where we go. That affects our health, so you should stop at least for a while and find a place to relax and rebalance yourself, enjoying life as it deserves it.
Today we suggest you disconnect from everything and take a 4 days countryside break. We have chosen Mallorca because it is one of the most versatile holiday destinations and easily accessible by plane from almost any airport in Spain and abroad.
We plan our break in Spring -early summer, the perfect time to explore the charming places of the island calmly and the weather is perfect to enjoy outdoor activities avoiding the summer heat waves.
We want to travel to the countryside close to Palma in Mallorca, so we can reach the city easily in case we would like to enjoy urban life just for a while like tourists nosing out locals' daily life.
There are several accommodations in this area: hotels and beach resorts, apartments, traditional country houses… We chose a paradisiac agrotourism in Mallorca. Son Julia Boutique Hotel, a country hotel between Palma and Llucmajor built in a typical Mallorcan finca and surrounded by meadows, mills and olive groves. The hotel boasts impressive gardens -gardening is really important for them- and offers a wide range of services: spa, gourmet gastronomy, sports and wedding venues.
Choosing a hotel with high quality services is essential, even if the budget rises a bit, because it guarantees us total disconnection and avoids us to go to the city when we get bored. Breaking with routine is not easy and we have to make great efforts to avoid doing the same: computer, handy and so on. Therefore, sport, countryside, blue sky, crystal water coves, gourmet food, daily interesting plans…
The recipe is really simple and even if it could be difficult to decide to take a 4 days break, we must realise our body and mind limits and take care of ourselves. Money doesn't buy happiness, but buying a flight ticket and booking an agrotourism in Mallorca is the best way to find happiness. A little indulgence from time to time is good for us. Let's have a happy disconnection.


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Changing The Global Divi Theme Settings
In this video I go through and explain all the different global settings within the Divi 3.0 Theme. These setting control the global settings for your website including website width, boxed vs widescreen, typography, colours, uploading your logo and more.
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Key Takeaways
- The setting you choose here are purely aesthetic and have no impact on how well your website ranks.
- Picking the right colours can make a difference to user experience and conversion rates. Picking something that isn't too hard on the eyes is a good idea.
- These settings can be changed at any time without any issues.
If you get stuck or unsure about something, first check the comment section at the bottom of the page. If you can't find anything that helps, ask your question and I will answer it as best I can.


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May 11 from 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sponsored by the HCC Alumni Association
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