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Fuzzy is Coming…Fuzzy is Coming
In case you've missed it, GRPP is sponsoring our 2nd large seminar of the year in a couple of weeks when we bring the one and only Fuzzy Duenkel to Rochester for an all-day seminar.
If you photograph people on location, then there is no place you should be on November 4th than in a seat in front, getting your Fuzzy on.
Fuzzy is widely considered one of the top portrait photographers in the country. He specializes in high school seniors, and between his photography and his wife Shirley's selling campaign, are one of the most successful studios in the Wisconsin area. Come and find out what he does to make people drive hours to get to him, and how Shirley has mastered the art of selling with a sure-fire program that is not to be missed. There wil be limited seating, and this seminar will likely sell out, so if you haven't done so, register by clicking here.
This Month's' Meeting Topic
Simplified Lightroom: Owen Kassimir, our current PPSNYS president will be presenting his Lightroom Workflow program where he will show you how to do editing and minor adjustments in Lightroom before output to Photoshop for major corrections.
NOTE: Bring your laptop if you would like to following along.
To see the event on Facebook, click here.
Note about our speaker:
Owen Kassimir
Master Photographer, Craftsmen, Certified
Syosset, New York
About Owen:
Owen has been working on the North Shore of Long Island since 1982 where his studio Owen Photography has grown into one of the premiere photography studios on Long Island.
A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Owen started working with commercial photographers in New York City. He then worked on Long Island and quickly learned the fundamentals of photography for the wedding and portrait business.
In 1992, Owen was one of the first in New York State to become PPA Certified and has won many local, state and national photography awards, including Photographer of the Year in 1992 from the Professional Photographers of Greater New York. Owen was one of the first people on Long Island to provide digital-imaging services when computers in the photography business were just starting in the early 1990's.
In 1999 Owen was awarded the degree of Master of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America, and then in 2000 the Craftsmen Degree. Owen is actively producing digital images on location at all types of events including bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, corporate and sporting events.
Owen was President of The Professional Photographers of Greater New York in 1992 and 1993, and then again in 2007 and 2008. He presently serves as President of the Professional Photographers Society of New York State.
Join us at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Avenue on October 10th. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm. Program begins at 7:00 pm.
October Wine Tour
Our 2nd social event of the year is rapidly approaching, and it is shaping up to be a gorgeous trip. Tasting some wine on Seneca Lake, capturing the beauty of fall, AND spending time with your favorite photographers, how can you pass that up?! This event was wildly successful and fun the last time we did it, and this looks to be no different. To see the Facebook event page, click here.
Join us October 18, 2012, pick your favorite lenses and cameras, we've got the tour bus ready!
We'll meet in Victor at the Macy's parking lot, Eastview Mall at 10:30, the bus leaves at 11:00 am sharp. Please feel free to bring food, (but not chocolate per the limo companies' request, as it can be damaging to the bus if it gets messy!)
Current GRPP/PPSNYS members are $30 each
Non-members (including spouses) are $45 each
THIS MUST BE PRE-PAID. Please click here to register.
Must be prepaid!
The Bus holds 25 people, so first come, first serve!
Fees include the limo bus and tastings. Please feel free to bring some snacks and anything else to share.
This is a photographic wine tour and we will all be taking pictures at each location. Images will be provided to each vineyard for advertising. So bring your camera!!
We'll have another scavenger hunt, and prizes for composition, lighting, location, impact and color.
11:00-Pickup at Eastview Mall
12:00-Zugibe Vineyards: 4248 East Lake Road, Geneva NY
1:00-Three Brothers Winery & Estates (3 wineries AND a brewery tasting included!): 623 Lerch Road, Geneva, NY
3:30-Ventosa Vineyards: 3440 Route 96A, Geneva NY
Back to the mall by 5:00


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Super Tuesday marked a critical point for US presidential candidates' bid to win their party's nomination. Earlier caucuses and primaries set up a fierce battle between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and established John McCain as the Republican front-runner.
So who came out ahead?
To make sense of Tuesday's vote and what it means for the presidential hopefuls, David Frum, former speechwriter to George W Bush and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, answers your questions.
Who is the real winner of the Super Tuesday primaries?
Viktor O. Ledenyov, Ukraine
David Frum: The real winner is the Democratic party collectively. Thus far in the primary process, more than 15m ballots have been cast for Democratic presidential candidates and only about 11m have been cast for Republicans.
Can Barack Obama translate all his campaign promises into a reality?
Joaquin Blanco, Miami
David Frum: Barack Obama's most important promises are so hazy, vague and general that it will be impossible for anyone to say that he has succeeded or failed. When a candidate is promising to "realise our hopes", without ever being specific about exactly what those hopes are, how does one measure success or failure?
What will it take for Hillary Clinton to win?
Lacretia Atkinson, Clovis, US
David Frum: Aligning herself with credible figures on national security; getting to McCain's right on immigration; making clear that she'll be cautious in domestic issues - other than healthcare - and generally avoiding losses of temper of other mistakes on the campaign trail.
Do you think that John McCain's nomination as the Republican presidential candidate would significantly change the Republican party? I think it could, and hope it does.
Jason Davis, Columbus, Ohio
David Frum: Any nomination brings change. But enduring change in a party only comes from the experience of a successful presidency. Ronald Reagan's changes to the Republican party, for example, proved permanent . Bill Clinton's changes in the Democratic party, have proved less so.
At this stage, what key points would be in your memo to Obama?
Charles Nsekela, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
David Frum: Less rhetoric, more specifics. Separate yourself from the dreamy and isolationist factions within your party's national security establishment and make clear you have a specific plan for your first 100 days in office. Hillary Clinton's warning that talking about change is different from executing change is well founded.
A Clinton-Obama ticket - in either order - would almost guarantee the election with big wins amongst women, African Americans, and Hispanics. Will they go for that, or is it going to be a slugfest up to and including the convention (like Ford/Reagan in 76 or Carter/Kennedy in 80) and give the election to McCain?
Ian Gent, Cupar, Fife, UK
David Frum: Believe it or not, there still remains quite a lot of white males in America and I think it will be difficult for the Democratic party to ignore them entirely. That said, the negative chemistry between Ms Clinton and Mr Obama makes it difficult to imagine such a ticket. It's certainly difficult to imagine her accepting the number two spot and if she wins, I wonder whether Obama's ambition would not lead him to think about running independently in 2012 rather than accepting a secondary position.
You have written that John McCain is desperately and dangerously wrong on immigration. How come so few Republicans seem to believe this, and what are the implications for voters like yourself assuming McCain goes on to capture the nomination?
Ed Maydon, London
David Frum: Lots of Republicans believe it. In fact, probably a majority of Republican voters believe it. Certainly it is the big issue among primary voters. The problem is not that Republicans don't believe it, it is that the highest ranks in the Republican party leadership do not agree. And they are driven I think by three concerns. First is a mistaken belief that they can win the vote of Hispanic Americans by offering a soft line on immigration. The evidence strongly shows that this is unfounded.
Second, there are powerful special interest concerns within the Republican party – agro-business, restaurant owners, that push the party in this direction. And third there has been a long-term concern that a largely open border with the US is essential to the stability of Mexico. And this last idea, whatever its merit in the past, has long outlived its usefulness.
With an unpopular war abroad and no solid long-term plan to remedy the nation's economic woes, what do you feel the Republicans will have to do to salvage the elections?
Miguel, California
David Frum: I continue to believe that this is a winnable election for the Republicans if they do the right thing. The party needs to put its healthcare ideas front and centre. It is healthcare concerns above all that are depressing the wages of middle-income Americans and casting so much pessimism on people's assessment of the economy.
Second, the party must commit itself to a serious plan for border security and the control of illegal and unskilled migration.
There is unavoidably a foreign policy component to this election and Republicans must drive home the correct message - that the Democratic party as an institution is not capable of dealing effectively with national security.
Do you think that anything Clinton or Obama could propose would be more costly and counterproductive than the Iraq war?
Kurt Bayer, Vienna, Austria
David Frum: The present value of the projected costs of the prescription drug benefit introduced by President Bush in 2004 is approximately 15 times as much as the Iraq war.
Do the candidates have any policies in place in case oil prices keep increasing? Japan and the EU seem prepared for reduced oil dependency, while US presidential candidates avoid the issue. Are peak oil and rising food prices on the agenda at all?
Martin Frid, Tokyo, Japan
David Frum: The best policy for dealing with oil prices is the policy of "supply and demand". The oil market and the energy market - like all markets - obey those laws.
Rising oil prices in the 1970s led to sharp reductions in the consumption of oil and big increases in the supply to the point that America did not return to 1979 levels of oil consumption until 1996. A similar process is underway today. If oil prices continue at present levels, we will see a hybrid car revolution in the US over the next four years without a president having to lift a finger to make it happen.
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I don't know how many readers took note of Paula Moore's article Nov. 16 on the opinion page of this newspaper in which she blamed hunting as a major cause of deer-vehicle collisions.
Moore is a senior writer for PETA. That in itself should explain the reason for the article. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has no tolerance for hunting in any form and admits to using controversial tactics in an effort to bolster its points of views.
Apparently omitting factual data is one of these methods because the article would lead you to believe that if hunting was not allowed, deer-vehicle collisions would be reduced. Moore suggested hunting and its related management programs are contributing factors and should be banned.
Omitted facts
What was left out was the fact the movement of deer in the fall and early months is a direct result of the breeding season, more commonly referred to as the rut. The only correlation between this movement and hunting is they happen to take place generally during the same period.
State Farm Insurance in 2009, noting that the frequency of deer-vehicle collisions had risen significantly over a five-year period, estimated there were 2.4 million collisions between deer and vehicles in the United States between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2009.
"To put it another way, one of these unfortunate encounters occurs every 26 seconds (although they are much more likely during the last three months of the year and in early evening)," the report stated.
In the same press release, State Farm noted collisions are more frequent during the deer migration and mating season in October, November and December, that the combination of growing deer populations and the displacement of deer habitat caused by urban sprawl are two factors that are producing increasingly hazardous conditions for motorists and deer.
PETA would have you believe hunting increases deer populations, which, in turn, increases deer-car collisions.
State Farm, in its suggestions for ways to avoid deer-car collisions, says drivers need to be aware that deer are most active between 6 and 9 p.m., the time of day when most collisions occur.
Night hunting?
In most states, it is dark during these hours in the fall and early winter. Does anyone know of any state that allows night hunting for deer? I don't.
The Kentucky State Police, in an online news release posted in early November of this year, note that the Insurance Information Institutes estimates there are more than 1.6 million deer-vehicle collision each year, resulting in 150 occupant deaths, tens of thousands of injuries, and over $3.6 billion in vehicle damage.
State Farm, in an October news release, also notes a noticeable decrease, suggesting that media and public awareness of the problem is a contributing factor.
The Kentucky police article also notes that the percentage of deer collisions resulting in fatalities is relatively low in Kentucky compared to the nation as a whole but cautions that it is important to recognize as an ever-present risk that October, November, and December are months when there is a huge increase in deer activity because of the run of the mating season.
"November by far is the month of highest deer-auto collision incidence,"
It also notes the highest likelihood for a collision with a deer is between 5 and 8 p.m. As an example, the percentage per hour for a five-year period between 2006 and 2010 shows nearly 18 percent of all collisions taking place during the 5-8 p.m. time frame.
State Farm says there are three times more deer-collision incidents in November than during any other month. October is second. The main reason is deer movement related to the breeding season, and the most active time is between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Different wave link
Obviously, Moore, PETA and I are not on the same wavelength when it comes to hunting and fishing. I like and support both. They do not.
But if you think PETA is merely another anti-hunting, anti-fishing, anti-whatever organization whose targets and priorities are frivolous goals to be ignored, think again.
It is an international organization, well organized and with a growing membership and a list of accomplishments.
In explaining its tactics, PETA states that " ... we try to make our actions colorful and controversial, thereby grabbing headlines around the world and spreading the message of kindness to thousands — sometimes millions — of people ... "
One can learn a lot about PETA at its website, peta.org, or by Googling it.
If Moore's article is representative of these methods, it appears to me that omitting or ignoring data to prove a point is an acceptable tool in their approach. So is publicly assaulting hunting because they are opposed to it for the sole purpose of turning public opinion against the sport and those who participate in it.
I see nothing ethical about omitting or ignoring facts and data as a means of gaining this attention or forwarding an agenda.
John Burke can be reached at (912) 655-8505, or by e-mail at email@example.com.


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A whole new world: EWHS to perform musical "Aladdin, Jr."
East Wake High School is entering a whole new world, donning Arabian shoes to perform a Disney spin-off of "Aladdin, Jr."
Placed in Agrabah, the City of Enchantment, the Sultan parades princes for his daughter, Princess Jasmine, to choose a husband. But she escapes from the ceremony and meets Aladdin, a street urchin, and rescues him from being arrested.
Jafar, the evil official to the Sultan, connives his way into a decree that says Princess Jasmine must marry him if she can't choose a husband within a day. In the meantime, Aladdin discovers a Genie in a lamp who will grant him three wishes – and the adventure continues as Aladdin tries to win Jasmine's love.
The cast of nearly 25 students and a half dozen in the technical crew is full of energy and musical talent for the performances.
Compared to last spring's "Little Shop of Horrors," the Arabian love story is a change that will be geared toward all ages.
Amy Parker, Choral Director for the East Wake School of Arts, Education, and Global Studies said that she chose the play last summer because of the contrast to last year. When Robin Williams – the voice actor for the Genie in the Disney movie – died, she said, the choice was solidified.
"I also had a lot of characters that would fit with the roles really well," she said.
One particular challenge of the play is the special effects. Not only does the technical crew have to figure out a magic carpet, but a Genie appears out of the lamp and Aladdin transforms into a prince.
Senior Aaron Saunders plays Aladdin, and he said this musical is his first full-length play.
"Aladdin is my favorite of all the Disney movies," he said. "If Disney was real life, I would be Aladdin. He carries himself humbly, smoothly and he's really charismatic."
Lane Adams, a senior who plays the boisterous and bright-blue Genie, is also being initiated into theater through the play.
"They cast me as the Genie because they know I wouldn't follow the script," he said. "About 80 to 90 percent of my lines are changed...I didn't expect to have so much fun."
The play runs March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the East Wake High School auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
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One of the fastest and easiest ways to gain a following to your website or social media is through your "look." You've seen it before, that cool Instagrammer who's photos always look artsy and in the same color scheme. How do they do that? Well it's easier than it looks and we are going to show you how! Here is our perfect recipe!
Chose a Layout
Using SquareSpace or Wordpress for websites is a great option for those of you just starting out and do not have the time or money to build your own site (trust me, it could cost you thousands to make and thousands to maintain). When using these sites, there are a ton of different options. Depending on what kind of site you are trying to run, there are better layouts.
Blogs do really well with simple layouts where you can search for topics and browse a blog library. Selling sites work best with space for a lot of images and minimal text. If you are a photographer and want to showcase your work, a catalog of images in albums might work best as a layout. Play around with them before pushing your site live to see which works best for you!
Less is more!
When choosing and taking photos, pick only a few objects to capture on a relatively solid or empty background. Whether this is for the header photo of your website or a image on Instagram, less is always more!
Color Scheme
Some sites and brands have a very prominent color scheme. This does not mean that all of your products need to be black white and red, but the buttons and graphics of you site may be because it is a reflection of you style and aesthetic. Developing a color scheme usually starts with always including black and white and then adding tints and shades of ROYGBIV! Below are some examples of color schemes and the emotions that are attached to them.
Lets talk about #filters
When posting on Instagram, Pinterest, your website and other social, you should keep the same type of color scheme and that means the same or similar filters. Similar filters could mean no filter at all but it could also be any Instagram Filter or even filters from Apps like Afterlight, Over, and VISCO Camera. Choosing these same type of filters will automatically help your colors look similar and give a interesting glow (or lack there of) on all of the photos!
Pick something you LOVE
Pick an aesthetic that you love and that will be easy-ish to maintain. If you vow only to take photos of cats on solid color backgrounds, that's not really going to work! Try taking photos of your everyday life but positioning the camera in an interesting way to capture your story creatively and cohesively.
Plan Plan Plan
Having a photo shoot or going somewhere with a ton of cool things to take photos of? When you get home edit all of the pictures in one shot and then save them to upload throughout the week or month. This way when you get really busy during the week, you will have an arsenal of photos to post!
Hold these photos in a Google Drive Folder or a Drop Box. That way you can access them from any device that has wifi capabilities and you will always be prepared to share your favorite photos!


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It still feels surreal seeing my designs on magazine spreads. I vividly remember the day when I got the news. I ran to the restroom and silently screamed. I mean, Tale for Esther, made it on a cover for August-September Issue 2014 from Illustrado Magazine in Dubai? Yes, that was my moment!
Here are the spreads for Illustrado Magazine- August/September 2014 Issue Photographer/ Creative Director: Irvin Rivera Model: Manuela Basilio Stylists: Adrian de Ausen and Jenna Enns Make-up: Ada Trinh Hairstylist: Nicole Bellows P hotography Asst: Darwin Abad Make-up Asst: Kristin Forgy & Jenny Key Hair Asst: Kristen Dondero Film: Manuel Quintanilla Illustrations: Raxenne Maniquiz Production: Joe Adams and Via Jimenez


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Hot New Hair Style Trends For 2006!
Looking to experiment with new hair style trends in 2006? Your options abound! There is an complete feast of looks to select from. Update your hair style with 1 of these warm trends that dominate the hair scene this yr.
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Precision cut bobs are substantial this yr, coupled with clean, sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine. Your bob ought to be thoroughly crafted to intensify your exceptional facial composition, or highlight a lengthy, stunning neck. Bob hair models range from ear degree to shoulder skimming and are very best for straight or somewhat wavy hair. If your hair is also curly, a bob can get on the seem of a triangle, widening at the base in an unflattering way. Only decide for the bangs with this hair style if it works with your facial composition. And if you might be feeling a minimal much more groovy baby…include a mod come to feel into your bob.
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This edgy seem just keeps finding much more serious! Daring exploration is the title of the sport. Unforeseen texture and size differences. The asymmetrical seem can be carried out on a range of hair models from a shorter cut, a bob or a lengthier, layered style. And the angles can range from delicate and gently sloping to an serious plunge. This yr, asymmetrical bangs are warm, and irrespective of whether they're cut blunt or seriously textured, a sloping bang provides curiosity and can highlight your functions properly.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
thursday, already and thursday, finally
if you have been praying for us, thank you!
this certainly was no coincidence--no, this letter was heaven sent!
other items worth noting today:
--tricia and glenn were officially crowned as world's best listeners this morning in my office.
as we sat with our coffee cups and i spilled my guts about all my worries.
i love them.
--the big kids (and john) jogged to my parents' house tonight.
josh is trying to get in shape for football.
and anna just can't let him do anything on his own.
--ben swam for 2 1/2 hours today.
then he ate like a little piggy.
and then he was supposed to take a nap but instead kept saying "UP!" over and over.
finally at 7:00pm, on the dot, mr. no nap went to sleep.
--i have convinced a couple of friends to join me in selling some crafty stuff at a small local event in october--my next attempt at raising some more money for our adoption fund.
now my head is swirling with craft ideas and booth decorating ideas.
i hope i can sleep tonight!
--i bought a maxi dress and a couple of cheap (but super cute) tank tops at walmart today.
i am praying that no one asks me if i'm preggo when i wear the dress.
do you have to be super skinny to wear these things?
ack! i hope i have the guts to wear it 'cause it's adorable.
--open house for the kiddos' school is one week from today. school starts a few days after that. i think it's time for a quick, emergency overnight trip, just the five of us, to celebrate the end of our summer break.
any suggestions??
ok. i think that about does it for today.
hope y'all had a happy thursday!
oops, almost forgot a picture...what was i thinking?
3 comments:
- Amber said...
Well, you're not pregant, but if anyone asks if you're expecting, you can say "YES!" and tell them all about Davis!
- July 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- coco said...
I think you live in Huntsville so you aren't that far from Birmingham (where I live). We love to take a little one night vacay to Ross Bridge Resort here in Bham. It is really nice and has an awesome pool with a slide my kids played on for hours. We aren't golfers but they have an award winning golf course. You can eat at the hotel or opt for less expensive fair nearby. If you want some suggestions, just email me. We get a discount through RSI because my hubby is a public school teacher but you might be able to get a deal through the internet or something. There are also a lot of cool things to do in bham which i will also share it you like!
- July 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- meg duerksen said...
my answer about the pregnant thing "nope not pregnant.....just fat." kinds puts them in their place.
OR you could say "i'm due in october" and walk away????
- August 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM


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Ceiling paint treatments that wow!
Do your ceilings wow? You've probably heard the ceiling referred to as your 5th wall, right? Ceiling paint treatments are often overlooked in most rooms because you haven't ever considered painting or treating the ceiling or because you were so exhausted by all of the other items you had to select to design your space that you were content to leave the ceiling as is.
Sound familiar?
Your ceiling can be a wonderful part of your room's decor if you pay it just a little bit of attention!
Sometimes ceiling paint treatments with drama works best, but many rooms just call for the right shade of not-white paint. The decision about how to treat your ceiling has to do with the overall design of the room, the feeling you are trying to achieve, the ceiling height and the lighting in the room.
Painting the ceiling a shade lighter than the wall color will raise the ceiling visually. Painting the ceiling one shade darker than the walls will lower the ceiling visually (this is a wonderful treatment for two story rooms that you want to make feel a bit cozier). Both eliminate the white horizontal line you see at the ceiling and wall intersection if the ceiling is painted white. This is especially prominent when the walls aren't a light shade.
Chandelier lighting in a dining room can be enhanced by a metallic finish on your ceiling. This causes the light to bounce around during your meal. It's an awesome treatment.
The images below feature a dining room I designed, including decorative paint treatments on the walls and ceiling. First you'll see the blank slate we started followed by the finished walls with decorative paint treatments applied by Deelite Design.
This is the paint mixing and planning that went into the dining room ceiling paint treatment. The walls also received a paint treatment similar in color to the ceiling. The fabric shown is on the dining room chairs and was the inspiration for the wall and ceiling colors.
Here are some other great ceiling designs that caught my eye!
Take a look up at the ceiling in the room you are in now. Does it need attention? Maybe a ceiling paint treatment is in order!


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Everybody knows that, when asked "what are you drinking, a real Kentuckian will never just say, "bourbon." We take our brands seriously. True Kentucky women don't keep one bottle of bourbon on hand any more than we own one pair of shoes: we know that you keep a bottle for drinking, a bit for cooking, and some to savor. You use different brands for cocktails than for sipping. You serve your guests something a little nicer than you'd drink on a regular day. Today's HerKentucky Summer Fun List was a fun experiment -- I asked our writers what they're drinking right now. Click here to download. The list may surprise you.
- Basil Hayden's. I sipped some Basil the other day when I visited Jim Beam. I'd forgotten how ridiculously smooth and full-bodied it is. 80 proof, rye-heavy, and aged 8 years, it's a lovely sippin' whiskey.
- Bulleit. This is another rye-heavy mixture. Very bold and spicy. And, as I learned at the Original Maker's Club Pimento Cheese Social this year, it makes a fantastic Old Fashioned or bourbon punch! Great for mixing, great for tailgating; the flavor is complex yet clean.
- Four Roses: If it was good enough for William Faulkner, it's good enough for me. The yellow label is good for everyday use -- clear and clean with high caramel notes; the Small Batch is fantastic for tastings.
- Maker's Mark: The iconic red bottle symbolizes so many good things for me: Christmas, football games, and basically every chocolate-flavored baked good I've concocted in the past 10 years or so. Maker's Mark is the "house wine" at my house, and we completely ignored the know-it-all from the New York Times who called it the "Volvo of bourbons." The high-wheat mash bill provides a smooth, sweet, drinkable bourbon with up-front notes of caramel and vanilla. You know it's delicious.
- Woodford Reserve: This is a great sipping whiskey. High-rye, lots of vanilla and oak notes. Basically, the creme brûlée of bourbon. Makes a great sweet cocktail, like an Old-Fashioned!
- 1792: Mellow and sweet, slightly spicy, with a brown sugar note. Named for the year that Kentucky became a state. Just a lovely whiskey with a very complex palate. Great for mixing or for an end-of-the-day drink.
- W.L. Weller 12: So, while people are running around paying zillions of dollars for Pappy Van Winkle, folks around here know that this well-aged wheater delivers a huge punch. In fact, it's what Pappy's own grandson, Julian Van Winkle, recommends when he can't drink his family's famous product. I've even heard it called "The Poor Man's Pappy" due to its similar smoothness, super-high wheat content, and intense age. Toasty notes of oak and toffee; unbelievably smooth.
- Elijah Craig: Heaven Hill's 12 year has a mash bill that's overwhelmingly corn, with nearly equal parts of rye and wheat. The result is a spicy, balanced whiskey named for the minister who,as legend has it, first produced the spirit we know as bourbon. Whether that's the stuff of fact or marketing, it's a smooth, fine drink of bourbon.
- Old Forester: Mark my words, y'all: This is the next big thing in bourbon. Now, that sounds a little odd, given that OlFo has been around since 1870. But, "America's Guest Whiskey", as it was marketed during WWII, is poised to make a huge comeback. It's the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, it will soon have an opulent new visitor's center in Downtown Louisville, and it's, simply put, as delicious as ever. If you don't believe me, head down to St. Charles Exchange for the world's best Old Fashioned.
- Evan Williams 23: They say that Evan Williams was the first commercial distiller in Kentucky. If you visit the Evan Williams Experience, you'll get a little taste as part of the cost of admission. A bottle runs in the $400 range retail, and climes near $900 in the aftermarket. It's smooth, oaky, and mellow, and quite drinkable!
What are y'all drinking this summer?


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Aimbeat.com is offering re-engineering & migration services to the companies. New technologies are appearing bringing new opportunities into seemingly perfect technologies. We offer Product Re-engineering services to upgrade current products to a new platform, architecture, OS and/or language. That's why once developed program can't be a panacea for all time. We provide end-to-end solutions for seamless migration right from planning, installing, and verifying, to customizing, testing, data migration and support. The new economy has put increased demands on businesses. Technology is changing rapidly, as is consumers' tastes, needs and desires. Competition has become intense and thus you need to become more efficient at all processes.
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Saturday, I had the honor of shooting my 2nd wedding giveaway (yes, I know I was going to do one). But Alan and Jim were certainly worth it. The old adage that opposites attract is so true in this wonderful couple. They are two peas in a pod, and at the same time, so different in personality. One camera-shy, while the other relishes it, one quiet and reserve, the other outgoing and making everyone laugh. One tall, one (not as tall :) ). This fun day took place in Pasadena , California which is a SPECTACULAR city. The day culminated in a cocktail gathering at the incredible Pasadena Langham Hotel.
Here is one shot , that in my opinion, in it's simplicity, truly captures the two personalities.
Congratulations Alan and Jim!


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Highlights and attractions of Lake Naivasha
The lake is just one and a half hour's drive from Nairobi and is makes a popular weekend destination for local city dwellers. Backed by papyrus trees and 13 kilometres in length, Naivasha is relatively shallow, at a depth of just five metres but it is largely dependent on rainfall and the dimensions of the lake can therefore vary according to climate changes. In the morning the lake is generally calmer, with afternoon winds often creating higher waves.
Ornithologists often come to Naivasha for the incredible variety of fish-eating birds that the lake attracts and you are likely to see fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, ospreys and black crakes amongst others. Around the edge of the lake you can observe some of the mammals that emerge at daybreak to graze.
Hippos laze in the waters, reedbuck, impala, gazelle, zebra, duiker and waterbuck all also graze freely.


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Would You Trade It?
Although if you knew which stock it was, the entry point doesn't matter...it still was an amazing trade. This was one we hit on the Marketcast, and through the watchlist. Give up?
I also would have passed on that same entry point. Some might argue that this is a breakout, and say "I thought you trade breakouts?!" To which I reply that there is a big difference between a breakout, and an uptrending stock making new highs.
FCX is an uptrending stock. It makes higher highs and higher lows. Therefore, it never hesitates at it's prior high to form resistance. If there isn't any resistance, there isn't anything to breakout of. Here is an example of a breakout...
I bet you know where I'm going...
ETNThe resistance is there, the volume is there... that is what we call a breakout.
Don't you love it when you take a boring, low volatility stock like this in the early stages, and it makes the NYSE top ten list?! Nevermind that though... analyze that chart. It is textbook of everything I teach about the strategy.
You take the trade on the breakout, everything signals perfectly, and you are in. Nice work!
The next day, you are getting killed on the trade. No profits, and a huge loss to start off the day. You get emotional. In fact, some sell thinking that the trade is wrong. However, notice on that second day, the sellers could only take the price back down to where it broke out of. They know that is as good as it will get, and they cover their short...while the rest of the market is buying. As you can see, the end result is awesome. There is no way to predict a day like today, but the stock is sitting beyond it's target price of $102. The hardest thing to do now is to decide whether or not to get greedy.
Recommendation: Get greedy
Long: Trading after a good weekend
Short: Monday's


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Visit our News Blog to see all news articles. Click the headline caption to see the full text of the news articles excerpted below. NOTE: News articles are listed below in order of publication date.
- July 31, 2017
- August 2, 2017 City Council Agenda
- July 26, 2017
- Seeking Public Input - Dog Park Construction
The City of La Grande Parks & Recreation Department is seeking public input on the construction of a new off leash dog park in the Southeast corner of Riverside Park.Read More
- July 19, 2017
- City/County Joint Work Session
The La Grande City Council will meet with the Union County Commissioners to conduct a joint Work Session regarding the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) transmission lineRead More
- July 19, 2017
- Fir Street Closure/Construction Project
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- July 10, 2017 URA Work Session Agenda
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The Vanity Campaigns
Today I was planning on announcing the start of my second year running for Sacramento's BEST local blogger. Run by one of our local news stations; I placed in the top 5 last year. Not bad for a girl's first time. I was planning on asking you today very nicely, as these things usually go and by week 8 when you're all sick of me - that's when I'll beg. Or promise cupcakes, but as it turns out I need more than just one of your votes. I'd also like to announce that two of my very good friends have been nominated as Sacramento's Most Eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette.
Now I'm sure you're thinking, these are two of your single friends... Why not set these two good looking people up? Well without going into the juicy details let's just say, "been there, done that". Catch my drift? So help these two people find love just like Chris Harrison does on the Bachelor by clicking on the image above and voting for Randy and Teresa. They deserve a rose!
Now back to me... one of your favorite daily reads I'm sure. Show me the love by clicking on the amazing photo of me up top to secure my spot as Sacramento's best local blogger! And remember... there could be a cupcake in it for you. ;)


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The small town of Sant Joan boasts less than 2,000 residents but offers a wealth of attractions, from Moorish artifacts to religious buildings. Our Sant Joan vacation rentals provide the perfect base from which to explore this charming city on the island of Mallorca. Offering a relaxed atmosphere, Sant Joan is a quaint town with rural churches and tapas bars aplenty. History buffs, honeymooners, and adventurous families alike come to explore the region over and over again, basking in its beauty, unique festivals, and charm.
Our Sant Joan vacation rentals are part of the Balearic Islands, located 25 miles from the capital Palma in the center of the island of Mallorca. Formerly known as San Juan de Sineu, the city was founded in 1300 and carefully preserves its heritage while embracing international tourism. Sant Joan is one of the most popular destinations for Balearic Islands vacation rentals because the community is centrally located, offering the perfect hub for island travel. The city borders Petra, Villafranca of Bonany, Porreres, Montuiri, Lloret de Vista Alegre, and Sineu.
Wanderers are welcome in our growing selection of Sant Joan vacation rentals! The city's cobblestone streets and community fountains are waiting to be explore by foot or motorbike! Start your mornings with coffee or a traditional hot chocolate at Cala Mate before touring the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista church or breathtaking Santuari de Consolació monument. Grab a table at Restaurante Sa Torre de S'Aigo, or make a home-cooked meal with your sweetheart in your vacation rental kitchen. Grab groceries from Juana Jaume Salom and fresh meat from the local butcher shop, Embotits Sa Caldera S.L, to make your feast unique!
Celebrate the triumph of light over dark, patron saints, and the communal breaking of bread at one of Sant Joan's many annual festivals. The community celebrates The Festival de Sant Joan from June 20-24 where the city and beaches become a flurry of bonfires, sun dancing performances, and firework displays which coincide with the celebration of Summer Solstice. Parades of expert horseback riders prance through the streets and crowds of tourists to celebrate.
On the fourth Sunday of Lent, worshipers celebrate the Bread and Fish Festival. Also known as Quart Diumenge, the festival consists of a foot procession to the church of Mare de Déu de la Consolació, located at the top of a hill. Worshipers take to the streets again on August 29, celebrating the patron saint day of San Juan Degollado. The first Sunday of October welcomes the Butifarrón Festival, an event dating back to the 1960s, wherein villagers roast slices of bread paired with a traditional sausage (or butifarrón) and eat it to the sound of music around bonfires.
Take comfort knowing you're within 50 miles of almost every urban attraction, Gothic cathedral, and private beach on Mallorca. Visit the island's largest city, Palma de Mallorca, to tour the La Seu Cathedral, dine at sidewalk bistros, or discover the history of the island at Almudaina Palace - the national museum of Mallorca.
Peer into the remaining Roman ruins at the medieval town of Alcúdia, or head east into the Tramuntana Mountains to the city of Pollença for cycling, hiking, and coastal outdoor adventure. Revel in the beauty of mountains, sea, and foremost modern art at Soller, where the Can Prunera Museu Modernista displays work from Pablo Picasso.
These Spain vacation rentals offer the intimate feel of the Old World and a prime location on Mallorca island. You've never experienced island life quite like this before.
Photo Credit: Andres Nieto Porras via Flickr


text: Wedding Flowers Wedding season is just around the corner, and the Oregon Garden Resort is your place to dream. Overlooking the Willamette Valley, this serene destination venue showcases 20 specialty gardens, whimsical forests, a refurbished barn, a white gazebo, and a ballroom for beautiful backdrops on your special day. Our seasoned wedding planners are on deck with all the latest trends coming up for 2019 to help plan your ideal wedding near Portland, Oregon. Taking the cake on that list are shifts in designing floral arrangements, from bridal bouquets to table centerpieces. Choose the perfect wedding flowers in Silverton, Oregon to complement your style and setting with some useful tips on for the upcoming year.


text: This article explores the role of financial intelligence in the context of intelligence studies. Reviewing relevant literature, the field of intelligence studies is divided into a public, and a private sphere, which is directly related to businesses and organizations. Consequently, this context is clarified before financial intelligence could be placed in a theoretical framework and further defined in a content-related way. The recent lack of a useful definition, that addresses several aspects, was emphasized by providing an appropriate explanation of financial intelligence. For illustration purposes, a link to the theory on organizational power (bases of power) is made to show how organizational power can be promoted by financial intelligence. Thus, financially intelligent individuals have good opportunities to increase their expert power and informational power for example. In fact, it is advantageous for both individuals and organizations. Within our line of argumentation, we assume that financial intelligence is a good source for power, because finance in general is recognized as essential for organizations and business success. In a nutshell, there are good reasons for focusing financial intelligence in future studies and in practice.


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Let's Get Social Cafe Grand Opening!
Imagine sitting in your favorite diner, sipping fresh coffee while you catch up with your friends and talk about the latest news. This is the kind of atmosphere Dion Marketing is creating through the use of our new social media campaign Let's Get Social Café.
"We wanted to create a Facebook Page that's inviting, where clients and followers can go to get information about our social media services, and ways we can help them," said Julie Dion, President and Founder of Dion Marketing. "We've had a lot of success launching new social media campaigns for several clients this year, so we decided to create our own. We're gearing up for the grand opening of Let's Get Social Café later this month."
Facebook is constantly changing the mediums that allow business to interact with their customers and vice versa. Feedback about products and services, event promotions, consumer targeting, data tracking-the list goes on.
Due to its marketing accuracy, Facebook is seeing more and more business joining in on the social revolution. However, many have the ability to make a business page, but don't have the necessary resources to keep it thriving.
"Keeping customers engaged on Facebook can be a big challenge for many of our clients." Said Caleigh Grahame, Social Media & Public Relations Manager at Dion Marketing. "Researching and staying up on the latest social media trends can be very time consuming, and many of our customers don't have that kind of free time -- that's where we step in and help out."
Since January, Dion Marketing has created a variety of different Facebook campaigns for their customers and even submitted one they created for their client, Putt-Putt Funhouse.
"Dion Marketing has done a remarkable job with our Facebook Page, and created a campaign that helped our business prosper." Said Jim Saxe, Owner of Putt-Putt FunHouse. "Not only are they creative, but they care about the success of our business, and it shows through their hard work and dedication."
Facebook Apps are an important part our social media campaigns, which give our clients effective ways to promote offers, specials, giveaways, direct links, contests, special events and can be cross promoted with E-blasts and SMS campaigns. It allows their customers to get involved, while also creating a proactive environment where they can ask questions and get feedback.
Dion Marketing Company is a full-service advertising agency located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. We offer customers unique marketing strategies, effective advertising campaigns, compelling public relations efforts and sales-driven promotions. We tailor-make our services to fit each of our clients' needs, and put our best foot forward to make sure our customers are getting the most out of their marketing budget.


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Functional Yoga Therapy's ™ Advanced Assessment & Treatment certification course will provide you with the hands on skills and treatment planning needed to increase your knowledge base and skills in client care. This five day intensive course has prerequisite homework which will be available for download approximately six weeks prior to course start date.
This training will be held at Asana Studio, February 7-11 2019
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The 2017 homeless count for Venice is 1191, an increase of 34 percent from the 2016 figure of 889. Homeless count for CD11 (Council District No 11) is 2791, an increase of 8.4 percent from 2016 figure of 2529. Figures are according to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) who did the homeless count
Breakdowns of the figures for the homeless in Venice, homeless by supervisory districts, council districts, SPA areas, and vehicle encampments will be provided later.
Darryl DuFay has come up with some interesting observations and some analytical interpretations.
By Darryl DuFay
1. All of LA County – about 10 million Homeless – 57,794
2. All of LA City – about 4 million Homeless – 34.189
3. Skid Row – about 10,000 Homeless – 4,633
4. Venice – about 42,000 Homeless – 1,191
5. Hollywood – about 88,000 Homeless – 2,002
How fascinating, interesting the above figures are, and this is mixed with a lot of suspicion seeing that Skid Row, Venice and Hollywood were the ONLY communities singled out. This was not done last year.
Venice is one of the 10 communities that make up CD11. Every wonder what percentage of the homeless in CD11 live in Venice?
Answer: In 2016, 35% of the CD11 homeless lived in Venice. In 2017, 43% of the CD11 homeless lived in Venice. Based on the previous growth that percentage may be 50% in 2018. With these figures in mind, realize that Venice makes up only 14% of the CD11 population.


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Product Brand: Cottage Craft
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The foam filled diamond quilted polycotton numnah is shaped to fit snugly under the saddle and protect your horse's back muscles from the impact of the saddle and rider.
This numnah features girth loops and billet straps to ensure the numnah does not slip.
Colour is White.
Size is Pony.
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At least four young men have been arrested by police in Tamale over the attack on the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Public Relations Officer of the Northern Regional Police Command, DSP Yussif T... Read more
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are on a manhunt for a Ghanaian businessman, Kennedy Agyapong, for allegedly defrauding an agency that recruits maid servants. Agyapong, who un... Read more
The family of Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has built a school in his native Ghana. The 26-year-old is currently on holiday in the West African after patchy performance in the English Premie... Read more
Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has signed a statement declaring Monday, 26th June, 2017 as a public holiday. The day is aimed at celebrating Eid Ul-Fitr with Muslims across the world and the... Read more
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba has advised that, women should be seen as stakeholders and not servants in families. He gave this advised during th... Read more
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) has selected 50 companies that will be provided with a stimulus package to revive them. They were among more than a 100 businesses which applied for... Read more
A report from the Danquah Institute indicates that Ghana has lost over GH¢12 billion (US$2.96 billion in nominal terms) on a number of public procurement contracts awarded on either sole sou... Read more


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Savor Pittsburgh will be held on Thursday, September 27th at The Peterson Event Center where the city's best restaurants will be serving up their best dishes. They will be competing for "Dish of the Year" while raising funds for Magee-Women's Research Institute and Foundation.Read More
A Sample of Lawrenceville
On Sunday, August 5th from noon-5PM, a sample of Lawrenceville will invade Bay 41.Read More
Midnight Radio Celebrates 10 years with Frankenstein.
Briclodge celebrates the 10th anniversary of Midnight Radio with Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Midnight Radio has spent the last decade bringing the audience amazing shows that bring actors back intake by using sound effects and vocal stretches to mimic the radio shows of 1940's.Read More
Swing Into the Pittsburgh Zoo
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium made two debuts this May. One was tiny and the other was quite large.
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Farm to Table 2018
Farm to Table returns this April for its fourth year. The theme this year is Buy Local. The David L Lawrence Convention Center will be filled with over 150 different vendors.Read More
Luck O' Irish: Time for the St Patrick's Day Parade
By: Amanda Narcisi
With St. Patrick's Day the biggest holiday in March, Pittsburgh holds one of the biggest parades around.
This year the parade is dedicated to the late Mr. Rooney who was the US ambassador of Ireland. As a result members of the Rooney family and parts of the Steeler organization will make appearances at the parade.
This year in addition to the official St Patrick's Day t-shirt a towel called The Shamrock Shammy will be available for waving during the parade. The Shamrock Shammy and the official shirt will be available in weeks leading up to St Patricks Day around local businesses including Yinzers in the Strip District.
Miss Smiling Irish Eyes was already named. Madeline Evans from North Hills and a student at Villanova University will be joined by the court of Roisin Sabol and Erin Sheedy. Miss Smiling Irish eyes and The Court is some of the most celebrated participants in the parade.
The Pittsburgh St Patrick's Day Parade is the 2nd largest in the country. With 22,000 participants including 18 marching bands the parade will follow the route beginning at Liberty and 11h and follow Grant to Blvd of the Allies and finishes at Stanwix Street. Leading the Parade as Grand Marshall is Maggie Cloonan.
St Patrick's Day Parade runs from 10AM until 1PM and during that time Market Square is also filled with family friendly events including a performance from the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band.
Kick off March 17th with an amazing parade downtown and festivities all day long. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Prohibition Rye
On February 23rd, Heinz History Center and Wigle Whiskey are debuting a collaboration decades in the making. Prohibition Rye will be released in limited supply in collaboration with American Spirits: The rise and fall of prohibition at Heinz History Center.Read More
American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
Pennsylvania has always had a rich history when it came to the era of Prohibition. Now in a partnership with the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Heniz History Center brings a traveling exhibit filled with gangsters, flappers and lots of bootlegged liquor.Read More
Evangeline Hits the Slopes
In Pittsburgh winter is in full swing with lots of snow and brisk temperatures. Everyone has gone into hibernation with warm cocktails and dreams of a lodge with a fireplace. For one local cocktail restaurant they brought the ambiance of a ski lodge to the Distrikt Hotel Downtown.Read More
Cirque Du Soliel returns to the PPG Arena this January with a new show; "Crystal". Crystal is a breakthrough in the Cirque Du Soliel as it is the first time the show will be on ice. So not only is it the arial acrobatics outstanding it is all done as an ice show.Read More


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Product Introduction
KangerTech EMOW Mega Starter Kit is the latest electronic cigarette kits from KangerTech. The kit comes with a 1600mAh VV battery and 2.8ml clearomizer. 5 colors for your selection. Both the battery and clearomizer are newly designed with Stainless Material. It will bring you new vaping experience than ever.
Capacity: 2.8ml
Length(battery and cartomizer)* Diameter : 169mm* 19mm
Variable Voltage: 3.2v to 4.8v
5 colors available: Black, Blue, Brown, Cherry Red and Steel
4 plug types available:US plug, EURO plug, UK plug and Australia plug
The kit comes with
1x EVOD VV Battery 1600mAh
1x Decorative ring
1x EMOW Mega Clearomizer 2.8ml
1x Authority Card
1x Wall Adapter
1x USB cord
6x Upgrade dual coil (1pc pre-installed)
Simple packing. Customary Packing from the factory,the packing is subject to change without notice.
Detailed Introduction
Embedded metal button. Air control valve V2. Variable Voltage
1. Upgraded dual coil (made of stainless steel )
2. Air control valve V2
3. New EMOW Mega Atomizer
4. Battery:1600mAh Variable Voltage
5. Liquid capacity: 2.8ml
6. 5pcs extra replacement dual coil unit
Operation Guide
1) How to turn on the battery?
The EMOW Mega battery comes with 5-click protection: Generally, the battery is shipped in the off position. In off position, the battery will not function even when pressing the button. To turn on battery, press manual button 5 times within 2 seconds. You will see the LED blink 3 times. To turn off the battery, press the manual button 5 times within 2 second as well, the white LED will also blink 3 times! "5-click protection" can protect the battery from being activated when you do not want or do not use it. No more firing in your pocket!
2)How to adjust the output voltage?
The battery allows you to adjust voltage output from 3.2v to 4.8v by spinning the knob at the bottom. You can adjust the output voltage so easily and enjoy the whole vapor time.
3) Charging
When the battery power is low, the battery LED flashes 15 times continuously while pressing the button, pls get the battery charged immediately.
To charge the battery, pls gently screw the battery into the USB charger. Plug the USB charger into the USB port of an AC-USB charger or a computer. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
1.You should use only the dedicated USB charger for the battery.
2. Pls Fully charge the battery before using to maintain a good battery life span.
4) How to fill in e-juice?
1. Turn upside down the clearomizer, then screw off the connector.
2. Use the syringer or dropper to fill less than 1.8ml e-Liquid. Do not overfill it.
3. Carefully screw on the connector, connect it with the battery and enjoy it.
5) How to control the Airflow?
When the hole and groove are overlapped, rotate the hole from left to right to get bigger airflow which reaches the Max on the rightest side. If the hole and the groove are not overlapped, the airflow is locked and no vapor comes out.
6) How to replace the coil unit/coil head?
Turn upside down the cartomizer, then screw off the connector. Take out the old coil unit from the bottom base, replace with new one. So easy!
7)How to remove your BDCC cartomizer from battery?
Hold bottom of the cartomizer when you separate it from battery. Please do not screw the cartomizer from the top or middle of the cartomizer, just in case the e-liquid pour out.


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TyshikaMy name is Tyshika, and I believe that education is a powerful tool to improve our future. I enjoy assisting students in English, grammar, writing, literature, reading comprehension, test preparation, and more. In my free time, I like to read, write, spend time with my family, and work with my church youth group.
Texas Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Education
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HaleyI have a bachelor's degree in Spanish from Indiana University-Bloomington and a master's degree in educational administration from Concordia University-Texas. I currently teach middle school math, and I have been for over four years. I also have my teacher certification, and I have found my passion for helping students succeed. I enjoy finding other ways to educate people in my free time.
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ChereetaHi, my name is Chereeta. I'm a certified tutor who has a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences from Texas State University, San Marcos. I also have a master's degree in education from the same school. I've worked as an educator in a variety of different settings. As a private tutor, I can help my students with subjects like English, writing, reading comprehension, and test preparation. Consider reaching out to me if you think you could use some extra help with one of the subjects I specialize in. I'd love to use my experience as an educator to help you get more out of your education. I hope to hear from you soon.
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To the mom who feels burnt out (and to myself when I need a reminder),
I see you. I see you struggling. I see you up to your eyeballs in to do lists and expectations. You are tired. Empty. You go through the motions of your day, waiting for someone to tap you out and give you a much needed, and deserved, break. You haven't slept a full night in years. Your home is in constant disarray and it gives you anxiety. You look back longingly at the days when you felt like another person. A woman with interests and hobbies, a woman who was more comfortable in her skin, who was even sexy sometimes.
"It's A Season"
A mom friend of mine gave me this mantra, "It's a season," to help get us through the nitty, gritty, spit-up soaked days of motherhood. I repeat this to myself all day, every day. "It's a season," means that the bad will pass. One day, I will sleep again. I will poop unaccompanied. Maybe I'll have a fulfilling career. I'll be able to go out with a friend with less anxiety. Hell, maybe sex won't feel like another thing on the to do list. One day, I will wake up and my sweet little babies who never leave me alone will be big enough to get their own breakfast on Saturday morning.
But, "It's a season," also applies to all the good things. Sometimes I get so caught up in that feeling of anxiety and overwhelm, that I forget how insanely precious every day with my babies is. My son is three. His mind is a magical place of imagination. Having conversations with him is my favorite thing to do, and he LOVES me. He loves to snuggle and sing lullabies with me. One day he won't do those things anymore.
My daughter is a year and half. She is the perfect snuggle size. She just learned how to say, "Mommy!" instead of, "Mama," and it's the cutest darn thing I ever heard. She learns something new every day. She has the best voice and the best laugh. And my kids love each other in the purest, most heartbreakingly beautiful way. And this innocent time of their lives won't last.
The Struggle Is Real
Motherhood is so multifaceted. As moms, we wear so many hats. We are nurses, cooks, housekeepers, tutors, counselors, gladiators, accountants, managers, taxi drivers, and entertainers. Our families can sometimes pull us in so many directions that it becomes overwhelming. Motherhood has the potential to be a lonely vocation. You are a fucking superhero. And no one is giving you a cape or a parade.
Yes, we all go through these struggles. But they look a little different in every family. Why don't we talk about it? Why don't we cry for help? We slap a smile on our face, and when people ask how we are doing, we lie. We say we have never been happier, being mothers gives us such joy and purpose. And maybe this is true.
But maybe, we are also dying a little. We gave up our sense of identity and slipped into this mother skin that feels a little suffocating sometimes. Yes, sleeping with a tiny baby in your arms is impossibly sweet, but so is sprawling out in your king size bed and sleeping til 10 on a Saturday. While I relish the pride that comes when my son sings his ABCs or my daughter learns a new word, I miss having intellectual conversations with friends. I have noticed that I say, "Um," more often than I ever did before. I attribute this development to my lack of adult conversation for sometimes days at a time.
Let Shit Go, Girl
One day my home will be clean again. It will be quiet. I will be able to decorate my home with fragile things. I will have your own life again one day. And on that day, I am positive that I will long for this day. Last night, both my babies slept in my bed. My son took up the majority of the bed, and my daughter slept with her feet tucked into my throat. I am tired and grumpy and haven't had a second of peace all day. But my life is full of love. It's full of these sweet, perfect little people, gifts from God handpicked for me, who show me what real love is every single day.
So I try to let it go when the dishes don't get done, or company arrives for dinner and grocery bags are still littering the counter. My life is full of love. The rest is small, stupid stuff that won't matter tomorrow. Some days it is easier said than done. Some days I just want five extra minutes in the shower to shave my legs. But, on all of the days, I try to take a few minutes before I go to sleep, to reflect on how incredibly blessed I am. If I have nothing else but these sweet smiles, I have a pretty amazing life.
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Sugar cookies are great on their own, but make really incredible ice cream sandwiches too!
- 3 cups gluten free all purpose flour, I used King Arthur Flour Multi-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- sparkling sugar, for sprinkling
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and combine with a whisk.
- Put the sugars and the zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium for about 30-45 seconds until thoroughly combined. Add the butter then mix until pale and fluffy; about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, and then the orange juice. Reduce the speed to low then gradually add the flour mixture.
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop the dough onto parchment lined baking sheets, about 1-1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, leaving about 3-inches between each cookie. (They spread a lot!) Flatten cookies slightly then sprinkle each one with sparkling sugar.
- Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, until golden, rotating the pans half way through. Transfer the cookies to wire racks using a spatula and let cool completely.


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You are not certain to be safe from acid reflux. This condition eventually gets a thirdly of most American citizens. Viewing as so many individuals already have it, it's unexpected that most people are unacquainted with the way to battle it. The part that adheres to involves lots of suggestions for managing the problem.Keep a diet regime record. Many people are diverse, and which foods will trigger your acid reflux disorder might not be similar to mine. Jot down your emotions before, in the course of and after every meal, and may include a listing of your food consumption and ingest all day. Right after a calendar month, you should have a better photo which food products lead to one of the most grief.You may need to balance out hydrochloric acid solution amounts within your body if you want to minimize acid reflux disorder and its particular symptoms. This can be accomplished, as an illustration, by making use of seas sea salt instead of desk salt. Ocean sea salt has chloride and nutrients that are great for the stomach and prevent acid solution.Always maintain gravitational forces in mind. Do not forget that acidity is being organised straight down, so when you position your body in many ways in which down isn't towards your toes, difficulties will ensue. Keep the head up and your stomach uncompressed, you then should be able to find relief from acid reflux the entire day.Tension may cause your own muscles to contract, and when this happens to the stomach, acidity will be moved up-wards. Attempt some pleasure techniques for example relaxation, yoga exercise or meditation to lower your worries and allow you to cope with circumstances which is often psychologically tumultuous. If you expert these tactics, acid reflux disorder could be lessened.As soon as your signs or symptoms are in their worst, mixture 1 tsp of standard baking soft drink with seven oz . of water. Beverage this slowly and gradually, one drink at any given time, right up until your symptoms subside. Do NOT do that each day as baking soft drinks features a lot of sodium which can lead to a myriad of other health issues.While vinegar preferences excellent on salads or french-fried potatoes, a person with acid reflux must prevent ingesting it. Vinegar, along with citrus fruit fresh fruits and tomato plants, is rich in acidity, and also the much more acid you take in, the better acid will come back your esophagus and lead to pain and discomfort right after dishes.Does your sound fracture now and then? For those who have a hoarse tone of voice, it might be a result of belly acid growing to your neck. No, you are not receiving a cool. It is acid reflux. Drugs, modifying your diet plan and staying erect as soon as you try to eat may help you obtain your sound rear. If the difficulty persists, see your medical professional.Did you know that smoking cigarettes tobacco could possibly be leading to your issue with acid reflux disease? Pure nicotine triggers the esophageal sphincter to relax. Whenever it rests, it can allow acid solution to come up and cause you soreness. Kick the habit and you will just kick the acid reflux disease problem at the same time.Will not get sizeable bites if you are having food if you would like feel at ease preventing the eliminating experience from acid reflux. It is crucial for your health to interrupt down the food that you put in your mouth, specially meats. Get small bites and chew the food for about 10 secs to feel at ease throughout and soon after your meal.Usually do not lay down after having a dinner for those who have acid reflux disease disease. Once you lay out, the esophagus opens a lot more. This lets acid through the abdomen come up with the esophagus and eventually, using your throat and mouth area. It is recommended that you wait around at least two hours after having a dish to lay downward.Prevent lying down after you've consumed. In case you are susceptible to acid reflux disorder, prevent laying level for around 2 hours following a treat or dish. Standing up or wandering may actually help your gastric fruit juices begin moving properly. If you do go to sleep, consider retaining top of the section of your body heightened employing a foam wedge or some publications underneath the mattress or propping increase your legs with obstructs or guides.There are numerous prospective trigger food products that can cause you heartburn symptoms and acid reflux. Attempt to avoid these food types. The standard suspects are oily fried foods, caffeinated drinks, delicious chocolate, alcoholic beverages, lemon or lime fruit drinks and fruit, hot meals, tomatoes and drinks with plenty of carbonation. 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A 20-month-old child is recovering after suffering an overdose linked to marijuana-laced cookies, RCMP in Swift Current, Sask. say. The boy's father is facing charges.
Officers were alerted to the case after the child was admitted to hospital in an unconscious state. Police said medical staff had the child in an intensive care bed for two days.
According to RCMP, toxicology tests revealed a high level of marijuana in the boy's blood. With further investigation, they learned the child's father had made a batch of cookies with marijuana in them. In a statement about the case, RCMP said the child was "given access to the cookies" and suffered an overdose. That led to seizures and the child was admitted to hospital.
RCMP said a 36-year-old man appeared in Swift Current provincial court today on a number of charges, including criminal negligence causing bodily harm and possession of marijuana.
The man was still in custody and has another court date set for Feb. 20.
The man's name was not released in order to protect the identity of the child.


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SAINT-JEROME, Que. - Former Alpine Canada ski coach Bertrand Charest, who faces more than 50 charges in the alleged sexual assaults of 11 young females, will remain behind bars after being denied bail Friday.
The athletes were aged from 12 to 19 between 1991 and 1998 when Charest, 49, allegedly assaulted them north of Montreal and in France, Austria, New Zealand and the United States.
The Crown said one of the elements Quebec court Judge Michel Bellehumeur took into account in denying bail was the need to maintain the public's faith in the legal system.
"It was also the Crown's burden to show that continued detention was necessary for the safety of (alleged) victims, witnesses or anyone else involved in the matter," Crown prosecutor Aryanne Guerin said after the ruling.
The handcuffed Charest stared down throughout much of Friday's proceedings, which were attended by his female partner.
The 56 charges include some of breach of trust. Charest was a coach with Alpine Canada's women's development team between 1996 and 1998.
Charest was originally arraigned last week on 47 charges in the alleged assaults of eight girls, while three more have since come forward.
The case returns to court April 22.
Radio-Canada reported Friday the mother of one teen tried to report Charest to police in 1998, but she said she was counselled by Alpine Canada not to do anything.
The woman, whose daughter is not one of the complainants in the current criminal case, said the organization told her it would deal with the matter and advised her to not jeopardize the girl's skiing career.
An email to Alpine Canada from The Canadian Press seeking comment went unanswered on Friday.
Alpine Canada said last week it contacted the RCMP in 1998 about sexual-abuse complaints against Charest.
The organization said in its statement last Friday it was not aware of the results of the RCMP investigation.
In the statement, Alpine Canada said it opened its own investigation early in 1998 and then told Charest he was being removed as a coach.
"A few days later, while the matter was still under investigation, Mr. Charest resigned from his position,'' it said.
"ACA (Alpine Canada Alpin) was also in contact with the RCMP in 1998 regarding this matter and provided full co-operation to the RCMP in their investigation of the complaint. ACA is not aware of the results of the RCMP's investigation.''
Montreal La Presse has reported the young women believed they were having a monogamous relationship with Charest and that tensions flared among some of them after they learned he was allegedly having sexual relations with several athletes.


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Old timey fun in the Twin Cities
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History runs through the veins of the Twin Cities just like the current of the Mississippi River. Experience stories and items from the past in timeless neighborhoods and some of our favorite antique stores. While you're at it, stop at some historic landmarks in the area.
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While it's not antiquing per se, we recommend paying a visit to the Mill City Museum to kick start this historic weekend. A Minnesota Historical Society site, the museum is built on the ruins of what was once the nation's largest flour mill and pays homage to Minneapolis' former claim to fame as the "flour milling capital of the world." Set alongside the Mississippi riverfront, this family-friendly museum chronicles the intertwined histories of the flour industry, river and city of Minneapolis. Take a seat in the working elevator for an eight-story tour and then learn about the two iconic brands Pillsbury and General Mills, including their famous characters, the Dough Boy and Betty Crocker.
Prep for a day of digging through antiques at Cahoots Coffee Bar in St. Paul. Classified as quaint and casual by locals, the coffee shop features unique specialty drinks along tried and true classics. Grab an "Iced Thai" or "Moshpit" to power up for the day ahead.
Your first stop is at the Mall of St. Paul. An archive for the lost-and-forgotten, this antique store contains plenty of treasures just waiting to be snatched up. They offer a huge variety of antique furniture, jewelry, clothing and boxes filled to the brim with vintage vinyl records.
Feeling hungry? Head to Blue Door Pub, which is home to a delicious assortment of burgers and beer. We recommend the Bacon Blucy with a side of Cajun tots. If the weather allows, outdoor seating is a must. Fresh air, a juicy burger and some fries are all you need to relax for a spell before hitting the next store on our list.
A deceptively large antique store, Missouri Mouse Antiques (located just a block from Blue Door Pub) is stacked high with antiques. Like the Mall, this store offers a broad selection of pieces, ranging from collectible glass to old books and refinished furniture.
Cap off a day of shopping—and celebrate your plunder—with a dinner at W.A. Frost. The restaurant is located in the 1889 Dacotah Building, a sandstone-and-brick beauty with stained glass and archways that exude the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era.
To end a weekend of searching for historic treasures, enjoy a meal at The Monte Carlo—an antique in and of itself. Located in Minneapolis' North Loop, the restaurant is the oldest in the Twin Cities, having opened in 1902 (originally it was a Gluek's beer bar). With updates and renovations, the only part of the Monte Carlo that dates to the original experience of 20th-century patrons would be the beautiful tin ceiling. So be sure to look up. You'll gaze into something seen by people who got to the restaurant on horseback.
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Skeptics' Peña
What's a "peña?" In South America, the term refers to a gathering of like-minded people who get together to talk about some topic with the aid of finger food and wine and spirits (of the alcoholic variety). It's like a salon, but for regular folks.
This month's topic is TBD
We will gather to ponder the world, one topic at a time. We will examine debates without debating, exploring our convictions –or lack thereof– and the reasons we have to have them –or to not have them. We will do so in relaxed, friendly setting, keeping in mind what Bertrand Russell is said to have said about beliefs: "I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong." Or, if you prefer, what The Dude said about opinions:
Feel free to bring food and beverages of your liking.
The plan is to meet the Wednesday after the Assembly each month, with a new topic.
Because of limited space at my place, we have to limit the attendance to 10, so please only RSVP if you plan to plan to make it, or cancel if you won't be able to in order to open a spot up for someone else.
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Beefy Beetroot Cheeseburgers
A tasty family meal for the BBQ or for a mid-week supper – Baxters Baby Beetroot is added to lean minced beef burgers which are then topped with cheese, red onions, tomatoes and sliced beetroot and are served in a toasted roll for a burger extravaganza!
- Combine the minced beef and diced/grated beetroot together and mix thoroughly with your hands until the mixture has come together. Add the black pepper to taste. Divide the mixture into four equal balls, each about 100g in weight. Shape them into an oval and pat them into an elongated burger-shaped. Place them in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the burgers on a barbecue or in a heavy based frying pan for four to five minutes on either side. A minute before serving, place a slice of Cheddar cheese on the tops of the burgers and allow the cheese to melt.
- While the cheese is melting, toast the rolls, and then carefully split them open.
- Put some salad leaves in to the toasted rolls and then place the cooked beetroot cheeseburger on top of the leaves, before adding the red onion rings, sliced tomato and finally a beetroot slice. Salt to taste at the table and serve with a side salad and chutney or relish.
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