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Rising Sun Chisel Tribute At the Leopold Hotel 7th April
One of Australia's best Chisel tributes RISING SUN are back at the Leopold for their annual LIVE show with good friends "Amphlett" Perth's Divinyls Tribute to kick off the night for 3 hours of entertainment.
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I'm interested in how people collaborate, at work or elsewhere. Everyday material and epistemic practices - on the move or in situ - including experiences and practices of place-making, distributed collaboration, collective intelligence are the focus of my studies. My approach is ethnographic and analytically rooted in ethnomethodology, science and technology studies, mobilities research and phenomenology. My work critically informs participatory, interdisciplinary socio-technical innovation. I actively co-design and facilitate the appropriation of cutting edge ubiquitous computing visions, technologies, platforms, and content in different settings (see, for example, Bridge, Workspace and PalCom). More
Pennie Drinkall - Administration, web pages and general organising
James Faulconbridge is an economic geographer interested in the role of mobility in organisations. He has completed projects funded by the ESRC, British Academy and British Council which have explored topics including business travel, the role of mobility in transnational communities of practice and the mobilities of professionals such as architects and lawyers. James has edited two special issues on business mobilities and edited with colleagues the book 'International business travel in the global economy'. At Lancaster University James is a member of the management board of the Centre for Mobilities Research.
David Tyfield is a Lecturer at the Centre for Mobilities Research (CeMoRe), Sociology Department, Lancaster University. His research focuses on the interaction of political economy, social change and developments in science, technology and innovation, with a particular focus on issues of low-carbon transition in China, especially urban transport. He was the lead researcher for an ESRC-AIM Research-funded project on 'China-UK Innovation Networks towards a Low-Carbon Society' from 2007 to 2010, which included transport amongst its three major research fields (alongside energy and agriculture). Recent publications include 'Transportation and Low Carbon Development' in Earthscan's Low Carbon Development: Key Issues (2013), 'Greening China's Cars' (2012, Lancaster Working Paper), 'Game-Changing China: Lessons from China about Disruptive Low Carbon Innovation' (NESTA, 2010), a special issue of Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China on low-carbon innovation in China (2010) and The Economics of Science (Routledge, 2012 in 2 volumes).
Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Lancaster University; Editor of International Library of Sociology (Routledge); Co-editor of Mobilities;Director of the Centre for Mobilities Research. Recent books include Mobilities (2007), Aeromobilities (2009), After the Car (2009), Mobile Lives (2010), Mobile Methods (2010), The Tourist Gaze 3.0 (2011), Climate Change and Society (2011) Societies beyond Oil (2013).
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John Carter (BS BA 1985) president of Nationwide's retirement plans business, was awarded the 2018 Executive Ambassador Award, which recognizes senior leaders who consistently demonstrate impact around workplace inclusion by creating an environment where all associates thrive.
Cristina Johnson (BA 2006), channel marketing consultant at Nationwide, earned the Cluster Member of the Year Award. This honor celebrates a demonstration of outstanding leadership through commitment, passion, and professionalism in driving the mission of the company's associate resource group AWARE, which stands for African-American Women Active & Ready to Exceed.
Both honorees were recognized at an AWARE signature event August 30 in Columbus, Ohio, where Nationwide is headquartered.


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Taking to Instagram, the Italian revealed: "Surgery ok. I have to thanks all the people worried for me. Nothing else, just a big thanks. Hugs!"
Cigarini suffered a double leg fracture in the incident during Kimi Raikkonen's pit stop for which the Italian team was subsequently fined 50,000 euros.
The Italian was in the process of removing the Finn's left-rear wheel when the all-clear was given for the driver to pull away, the car running over the hapless Italian's left leg in the process breaking the shinbone and fibula.
Following treatment at the circuit Cigarini was subsequently transferred to Bahrain's BDF Hospital, 20 minutes form the Sakhir circuit, where he underwent surgery late last night.
Raikkonen, a newcomer to social media, posted the message "get well soon mate", to his crew member's Instagram account.
Ferrari is currently investigating the incident, having suffered another unsafe release with the Finn's car on Friday.
Though Raikkonen retired in the aftermath of the incident, teammate Sebastian Vettel went on to win the race.


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This week we bring you a fun sale that is PACKED with layers of items from the 1920s --1970s. Flashlights are encouraged!
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I've already completed the Riddler's Challenge on 360 and PC. Am playing again, but now there's one teeth unaccounted for in the Mansion. However, there's NOTHING on the map, and there's no chattering. I tried a guide to see if I missed any but there's nothing in all the places I got the teeth.
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Aleta Alston-Toure knows her 11-year-old son is going to be big when he grows up because he comes from a family of big people. And after seeing a jury deadlock on whether Michael Dunn is guilty of murdering 17-year-old Jordan Davis, she's no longer sure she wants her son to be a black teenager in Jacksonville.
"It is so painful to think I can't protect him and something like going to the gas station could get him killed," Alston-Toure said. "I'm very afraid for him."
Alston-Toure is one of many people trying to make sense of a Jacksonville jury choosing to convict Dunn, a 47-year-old Brevard County man, of three counts of attempted murder and firing bullets into a vehicle, but deadlocking on the question of whether Dunn murdered Davis.
The split-decision verdict is leading many to question where the state is when it comes to race relations while also
examining whether prosecutors overcharged by pursuing a first-degree murder conviction.
Dunn claims he shot Davis in self-defense because the teenager had threatened to kill him and was advancing towards him with a shotgun in the Southside Gate gas station parking lot. But every other witness to the shooting said Davis was unarmed and sitting in the backseat of a Dodge Durango when Dunn opened fire, and the medical examiner said Dunn was in the car and leaning away from Dunn when he was shot.
Donald Jones, a law professor at the University of Miami, said trials like Michael Dunn and George Zimmerman serve as barometers of where the community is on race relations, and the verdicts in both cases are troubling.
"These verdicts say that even when you have strikingly powerful evidence that jury will still hesitate to convict a white man who is accused of killing a black man," Jones said. "There is a presumption of guilt on young black men, and this verdict only makes sense based on race."
Jones' opinion was contradicted by Creshuna Miles, one of the jurors in the case who is black. Miles, who favored convicting Dunn for second-degree murder, said race had nothing to do with the case or the verdict.
Jones said a lot of the blame rests with State Attorney Angela Corey, who personally prosecuted Dunn and served as the special prosecutor when George Zimmerman was acquitted of the second-degree murder of Trayvon Martin.
"It's as if she doesn't know how to prosecute a case like this," Jones said.
Dunn portrayed Jordan Davis as a thug when he testified on his own behalf, and Corey and her prosecutors never really tried to counter that, he said.
"Lawyers win cases less on evidence than on narrative," Jones said. "Dunn successfully used fear and stereotypes and the prosecutors never let the jury know who Jordan Davis was."
He'd recommend Corey talk to prosecutors outside her office who've prosecuted hate crimes to get a better sense as to how these type of trials work, Jones said.
George "Bob" Dekle, a retired prosecutor who put serial killer Ted Bundy on Death Row, said he was mystified by what happened.
"I hate to criticize a jury," Dekle said. "But it causes you to wonder about how their thinking process worked."
When the jury deadlocked, Dekle, who is now a law professor at the University of Florida, said he assumed the jurors were split over whether to convict Dunn of first or second-degree murder. But several jurors have now spoken and said they were deadlocked 9-3 over whether to convict Dunn or acquit him of Davis' murder, with the majority favoring conviction.
"The fact that three jurors thought he was innocent just doesn't make sense to me," Dekle said.
Corey's tactics
Mark O'Mara, the attorney who represented George Zimmerman and served as a legal analyst for the Times-Union during the Dunn case, said Corey's problem is that she overcharges.
Dunn should have been charged with second-degree murder, not first degree, because this was not a premeditated murder, O'Mara said.
"Overcharging is a threat to the defendant," he acknowledged. "You have that fear of being convicted and it motivates you to take a lesser plea."
But Corey's supposed tendency to do it backfired with Dunn because prosecutors spent a lot of their time trying to prove the killing was premeditated, and a lot of that time could have been better spent arguing for a lesser charge that was barely touched on, O'Mara said.
Corey also has been criticized for overcharging in the case of Cristian Fernandez, who was arrested when he was 12 and was going to be tried as an adult for the first-degree murder of his half-brother, 2-year-old David Galarraga. Corey's office faced criticism for trying Cristian as an adult.
Bryan Gowdy, one of the lawyers who defended Cristian, said his client never should have been charged as an adult.
"I think she had no realistic possibility of proving Cristian committed first-degree murder," Gowdy said.
In February 2013, at 14, Cristian pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated battery in the case and received juvenile sanctions. He won't be released from a juvenile jail until January 2018 when he turns 19. After that he will serve eight years of probation.
Corey said she never wanted Cristian to spend the rest of his life in prison, but Gowdy said if Corey really felt that way she never should have charged him with a crime that, at the time, mandated life without the possibility of parole.
"If he'd exercised his right to a trial and been convicted, the judge would have had no choice but to sentence him to life in prison," Gowdy said.
Much like Dunn, the case generated statewide attention. Hank Coxe, another lawyer who defended Cristian, said Corey has no one but herself to blame for that.
"The simple fact is this case wouldn't be remembered if the state attorney hadn't charged him as an adult with first-degree murder," Coxe said.
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Janet Johnson, a Jacksonville attorney who served as a legal commentator for both the Zimmerman and Dunn trials, said she expects Corey to spend more time stressing the lesser-included charges when she retries Dunn. Corey has said she will retry him for first-degree murder, but jurors can convict Dunn of second-degree murder or manslaughter.
Johnson said the outrage against Corey was a little misplaced.
"She did get four convictions and Dunn is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison," she said. "And jurors clearly took their responsibility seriously when you consider the time that went into it."
Jurors deliberated for more than 30 hours over four days.
In a press conference after the jury deadlocked, Corey disagreed with the suggestion that Dunn was overcharged.
If Dunn had been overcharged, the defense could have made a motion to dismiss, and that is something that's available to the defense in every case, Corey said.
"I'm not really sure why any criminal defense attorney would ever complain, and chronically complain, about overcharging when he has that tool available," Corey said.
But O'Mara said Corey's explanation was weak.
"The philosophy of Ms. Corey is that they cannot overcharge," O'Mara said. "But she is not following the public trust when she charges someone with a crime that her office cannot prove."
Gowdy said prosecutors have wide discretion for what charges they bring, and judges usually believe that a decision is best left to a jury, and will only dismiss a charge under extreme circumstances.
Dekle said it's easy to criticize Corey now, but he wouldn't be joining in.
"I suspect they thought that the seriousness of the crime justified first-degree murder," Dekle said. "You can't judge based on the result, you need to judge based on what was known at the time the charge was brought."
Dekle also said Corey was correct in leaving race out of the trial.
"Charging racism is one of the quickest ways to get a guilty verdict reversed on appeal," he said. "If Dunn had a history of racist statements before the murder, I'd use that."
But most of the media attention centered on letters Dunn sent from jail referring to Davis and the black people he was in jail with as thugs. That shouldn't have been allowed into court because it had no bearing on the crime, Dekle said.
Aleta Alston-Toure will soon be back at the courthouse.
She is one of the founders of Free Marissa Now, an organization devoted to freeing Marissa Alexander.
Alexander got 20 years in prison for firing a shot in the direction of her estranged husband that she claimed was a warning shot after he'd abused her. Prosecutors said she could have killed her husband and his two children.
The conviction was overturned on appeal and is awaiting a retrial that will begin in late July. This case also generated national attention, with critics saying Alexander doesn't deserve a long prison sentence for actions that didn't hurt anyone.
Alston-Toure said the conviction of Alexander and the jury deadlocking on Dunn were both failures of the justice system that hasn't grappled with the racial disparities inherent in the system.
We need more understanding between the races," Alston-Toure said. "There is no dialogue."
The black people she knows see the Dunn verdict and say that's the way it is.
"It's just not acceptable anymore," she said.


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text: Sherry oversees recruiting and training programs for GoDaddy.com. She is responsible for building programs that attract and retain amazing employees. Sherry loves food and photography and is passionate about community volunteering. She sat on the board of directors for the Junior League of York and is on the Historical Society Museum of York committee. She attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University. Her most private cupcake confession? She doesn't like frosting!


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YOU GUYS! It's
almost time for pumpkin season!! I have been waiting all year for my two favorite seasons: pumpkin season and Christmas-treat season! But because I'm staring down a few months of delicious goodies, I came up with this guilt-free, protein-packed pumpkin pancake recipe to fuel you through the upcoming festivities. And I threw in a recipe for apple compote and homemade almond-honey granola to go along with it!
Pumpkin Pancakes
Yields 10-12 small pancakes
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 5 egg whites (reserve egg yolks for my aioli recipe to come!)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree (made from roasted fresh pumpkin or from the can. No judgment here!)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3 tbsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- To make your own: mix 1½ tbsp. cinnamon, 2 tsp. ground ginger, ½ tsp. allspice, ½ tsp. ground mace, ½ tsp. ground cloves, ½ tsp. ground nutmeg)
In a blender, mix all of the ingredients until fully blended and smooth. Cook pancakes on a 350°F griddle or skillet on low for 4-5 minutes, flipping after 2-3 minutes. Because of the amount of pumpkin compared to that of the oatmeal, these pancakes are more on the denser side than fluffy. So trust me, if you're dying for a pumpkin fix, these are right up your alley.
Almond-Honey Granola
Yields 3 cups
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil (or other neutral oil like avocado, vegetable or canola)
- 3 tbsp. honey
Preheat oven to 260 °F. Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a saucepan, bring vanilla extract, oil, and honey to a boil. Once bubbling, turn off the heat and pour into the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing to combine. Spread mix evenly on oiled or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the granola, spread evenly, then bake for additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Apple Compote
Yields 3 servings
- 4 granny smith apples
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. garam masala (it's my secret! No one will know what amazing warm spices you used!)
- ¼ tsp. salt
Cut apples into small cubes. Add remaining ingredients and apples to saucepan and simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.


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Moses Show is one of the most exciting Branson shows that you will definitely want to see what's going on behind the biblical tale. The epic story of Moses will come to life on stage for the first time at Sight & Sound Theater in Branson which will start this March 5, 2016. The unique production show about Moses will feature the iconic plot including the burning bush, parting of the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments, and even the plagues.
As the show starts presenting the biblical story, you will get to feel a fascinating experience as the red sea split open for the Israelites to travel the path to freedom. There is no other Branson shows that you can experience with the same combination of feelings that can give you amazement and inspiration as you get to enjoy the fantastic presentation of this tremendous production. There are many reasons why you should bring the whole family to Branson and see Moses Show.
This amazing show at Sight & Sound Theater will have you wonder as you travel back in time during the era of Moses when he delivered the Israelites from enslavement in ancient Egypt. Moses followed the commandment of the Lord to lead the children of Israel to a land flowing with milk and honey. Throughout their long journey in the wilderness, they would stick to their faith to achieve what the Lord had promised them.
Sight & Sound Theater in Branson has been known for bringing bible story with production shows that include Noah, Joseph, Jonah and Miracle of Christmas. The theater brings to life on stage with stunning costumes, amazing special effects and talented performers. The premiere production of Moses this 2016 promises to bring another must-see production at Sight & Sound Theater.
The ticket for Moses Show also includes the Behind the Scenes Tour where professional cast members are the guides for this interactive, close-up experience. Behind the Scenes Tour runs from April 10 through December 10 on select dates. The Behind the Scenes Tour lasts 60 minutes, with the actors as your guide for this close-up look at how the shows at Sight & Sound Theater happen. In this tour, you will learn about set construction, sound, lighting, cast dressing rooms, animals or actors' areas and more.
You will find also in this tour a million watts of lights, sixty-thousand watts of sound, and a stage over twenty-thousand square feet in size. As you participate in the tour, you will discover the technology and ingenuity that powers the dramatic complexity of each show presented in the theater. You will also get the chance to visit the nerve centers that control the lights, sound, stage, and even animals on cue.
So, if you want to learn more facts about the epic adventure of Moses, visit the Sight & Sound Theater in Branson where you can also participate with the Behind the Scenes Tour that gives you idea how the shows happen in the theater.
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Latest kinds of "poppers" are inhalant drugs that individuals use for recreation are very toxicant to people's eyes revealed in a study.
Poppers are usually sold in sex outlets or on-line, however can't be sold officially as a product for human utilization. They're usually tagged as domestic product like "video head cleaners" or "room odorizers". These drugs are colorless liquids that once indrawn will cause temporary high spirits and arousal.
The new report illustrates 12 cases of individuals in southern European nation UN agency, experienced vision tribulations very shortly by inhalation of poppers people are using these poppers since 20 years.
When the researchers analyzed the chemical composition of the poppers that the individuals had used, they found that a chemical named isopropyl nitrite was coupled with eye injury. The use of isopropyl nitrite is the replacement of another chemical called butyl nitrite as it was banned in the legislation of Britain in 2006.
Based on the experiments and research done, the researchers observed that isopropyl nitrite is very toxicant to the fovea centralis [a tiny pit within the middle of the retina] and might cause vital visual disturbance. The people inhaling these poppers experiences vision problems such as blurriness or blind spots etc.,


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Blair: Saddam Has Final Chance to Disarm
Associated Press Writer
Saddam Hussein has "one further final chance" to disarm in compliance with U.N. demands, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday.
Blair told the House of Commons that Britain would not seek an immediate vote on a draft of a new U.N. resolution in order to give Saddam a final opportunity to comply. But he argued that those urging an extended delay were not serious about disarming Iraq.
The United States, Britain and Spain submitted a resolution to the Security Council on Monday declaring that Saddam Hussein has missed "the final opportunity" to disarm peacefully and indicating he must now face the consequences.
"We will not put this resolution to a vote immediately," Blair said, adding that the delay would "give Saddam one further final chance to disarm voluntarily."
"Now is the time for him to decide," he added.
"Today the path to peace is clear," Blair said. "Saddam can cooperate fully with the inspectors. He can voluntarily disarm, he can even leave the country peacefully. But he cannot avoid disarmament."
Blair pointed out that U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441, passed in November to restart the weapons inspections process in Iraq, "called for full, unconditional and immediate compliance _ not 10 percent, 20 percent, not even 50 percent, but 100 percent compliance.
"Anything less will not do," Blair said.
The resolution would need approval from nine of the 15 Security Council members to pass. France, Russia and China _ which each have power to veto a resolution _ favor giving inspectors more time.
Earlier, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Britain retained "freedom of maneuver" and would make its own decision about whether to wage war on Iraq, independently of what action the United States takes.
"We are an independent, sovereign country," Straw told British Broadcasting Corp. radio, adding: "We have not yet made a decision in respect of military action."
Straw said Britain may call for a vote on the new draft resolution within two weeks, but suggested Britain could go to war without U.N. backing.
France, Russia and Germany, which oppose the military option, have circulated a plan to pursue a peaceful disarmament of Iraq through strengthened inspections.
Blair said he did not feel it necessary to justify a new resolution declaring Saddam in breach of U.N. demands.
"It's for others to say why, having given him that final opportunity, and he has not taken it, we then still don't act," he said.
"The worry that I would have in that situation _ and no doubt the hope that Saddam has _ is that really what people mean when they put forward these alternatives is that we are not prepared seriously to force him to disarm."
Many British lawmakers, including much of Blair's own Labor Party, oppose military action without U.N. approval, and have expressed concern that Blair is backing President Bush too closely on Iraq.
Lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a motion backing the government's handling of the Iraq crisis at the United Nations.
Lawmakers have expressed concern that the motion could be viewed as a veiled authorization for war. But the government's leader in the House of Commons, Robin Cook, has said the motion will not be a "trap."
Although the government is under no obligation to seek authorization from lawmakers before launching military action, Straw said it would seek parliamentary backing for any war, unless an attack was launched at very short notice.
"Any decision which the Cabinet makes will have to go the British House of Commons for endorsement," he said. "We've had to reserve the position that if in the event military action has to be taken very suddenly, we have to go to the Commons for endorsement afterward."
The new U.N. draft resolution sets no deadlines, but British and U.S. officials have said they want the Security Council to decide by mid-March "that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded to it in Resolution 1441," which the council adopted unanimously Nov. 8.
"We've provided a period of around two weeks but that may turn out to be more, maybe a little less," Straw said. "I hope as a result of us serving this notice, Iraq will take the final opportunity which so far it has evaded."


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Living An Inspirational Life Has It's Huge Rewards In So Many Ways. It's Amazing how a positive mental attitude can change every single aspect in your life. Not to mention the physical health plus aspects of it all.


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"You have a screw loose"
Liam Gallagher has hit out at Noel Gallagher's wife on Twitter, claiming she is the reason their former band Oasis are no longer together.
Think it's time to address the witch," he wrote this afternoon (February 28). "You want me to drop dead – you have a screw loose and know the world knows."
He continued: "She's the reason Oasis is no longer – have to put it out there, she's DARK."
Detailing a story from their Oasis days, he wrote: "We were about to go on tour to [the] USA – she robbed Noel's passport. Fucked with his head for a week – he came crying at my door, she's proper dark."
The latest outburst follows a recent interview, in which Liam claimed Noel is "desperate to get Oasis back but he knows he's crossed that bridge. And he's not allowed to, his missus won't let him now. Cos she's another one."


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During the 1950s, despite no war damage to Blackburn, the town's council was keen to 'replace the worst of the past with buildings which will symbolise the great future of the town'. Alderman G B Eddie, Chairman of the Blackburn Civic Development Committee, said that the opening of a new market showed that Blackburn was to 'shed the grim cloak of the industrial revolution and build a new town centre that will be in keeping with modern ideas and the space age'.
Blackburn Corporation (1964 slogan, "in touch with tomorrow") opened its new markets in November 1964. The council's full page local newspaper advertisement heralded a 'new era for the shopping public of East Lancashire'. The newspaper's editorial joined in; 'Space age styling and spacious facilities...Like an aircraft hangar, which it faintly resembles, the daily market has an abundance of air space to floor space, the blending of off white concrete and glass gives the Salford junction a new focal point'.
Blackburn Daily Market was certainly novel. Because it was built over the River Blakewater three massive portal frames were built across the river to carry its sculptural asymmetric curved roof high above the market floor. Clerestory glazing flooded the hall with sunlight.
'Just a first step – more fantastic changes to come' wrote Alderman Eddie. The result was stunning - from the outside a huge white curved roof with extensive glazing and a new restaurant overlooking fountains and gardens, whilst large applied fat-faced Egyptian letters boldly proclaimed MARKET. Eddie was right about change in Blackburn. Festival of Britain style had finally arrived, bringing multicoloured ceramic micro-mosaic, architectural relief signage, Formica with bold colours, pedestrian areas and optimism.
So just where had this new design come from? The technology was revolutionary. Large span reinforced concrete shells had been developed in Germany for Frankfurt Market Hall in 1927, and Budapest, 1931. The first reinforced concrete shells in Britain formed a hangar roof at Doncaster municipal aerodrome in 1935, followed by canopies for surface stations on London Underground and then Wythenshawe bus garage, 1942.
Post war, concrete shells were widely adopted in Britain, when steel shortage made them an ideal solution for roofing large clear spans. British market halls used shells cast in-situ in various ways to provide shelter and light. Plymouth's 1960 Pannier Market hall with a 148' clear span has a roof design reduced to simple elements, portal frames with conoidal shells cast in-situ - speedy construction was possible with less shuttering and scaffolding. This was innovation, marking it out from earlier designs.
Blackburn Market took a step further with the use of three scalloped portal frames acting as saddles for pre-cast reinforced concrete shells 44' long, 7' 7" wide. Made in Bristol, these were driven up to Blackburn on lorries and craned straight into the saddles.
Why bother bringing these extraordinarily long shells up pre-motorway England?
The shells were engineered and carefully manufactured pre-stressed hyperbolic paraboloids (hypar) shells about 2"thick. Known as System Silberkuhl shells, they were made by Modern Concrete (Bristol) Ltd under a patent developed by Wilhelm J Silberkuhl (1912 -1984), and were widely used in British construction and engineering, roofing factories, breweries, power stations, warehouses and Bristol ATV television studios!
A hypar shell curves in two directions (like a Pringle crisp). Straight lines can be drawn across it. When this design is applied to a pre-tensioned reinforced concrete shell the steel reinforcement bars are straight, keeping the concrete it is cast in and bonded to, under compression. Silberkuhl's shell technology was first used on the continent to roof warehouses and factories. Modern Engineering (Bristol) Ltd (1961 slogan, "Build the Modern Way") became licensees of the system; a subsidiary, Modern Concrete (Bristol) Ltd specialised in the precast shells.
Blackburn Corporation's engineers and architects with the main contractor, John Laing (1964 slogan, "Partners in progress") took a novel and sophisticated but low cost industrial roofing system and used it in Blackburn to give the market a cool Festival cum airport terminal style à la Saarinen; a marvellous, long overlooked and now doomed gem, following the rejection of a recent application for the market to be listed in recognition of its unique architectural interest.
The Daily Market represents the most important use of Silberkuhl shells in Britain. It is certainly unique in respect of its sculptural form and the most successful use of pre-cast hypar shells in the UK, whilst beneath and behind the many desultory alterations its original bright bold 1960's designs survived to the end.
On 28 May 2011, Blackburn Markets (2011 slogan, "Blackburn Market - you're in for a surprise") closed its doors forever, its distinctive scalloped roof profile replaced by a new 'continental style' market hidden beneath a new shopping centre.
But across the country some Silberkuhl shells can still be found; Unilever's Wall's Ice Cream factory roof at Gloucester can be seen from passing trains. Often Silberkuhl roofs can be hard to identify, as usually the distinctive scalloped edge can only be seen when there is no parapet. These include the former Freeman's depot in Peterborough and Redwood Country Club near Bristol. Two public Bristol swimming pools in Bishopsworth and Filton allow you to consider the marvel of Silberkuhl shells as you float beneath them; "come on in, the ceiling is lovely!"
© Christopher R Marsden
This article first appeared in The Modernist issue 1 'BOLD'.


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Sometimes, when you visit a globally known city, you come to a depressing realization: Things that were at one point a part of the city's culture have since fallen to the touristes. Unfortunately, I encountered this experience in Amsterdam. During les vacances in Février, mon chéri and I decided to make our last stop Amsterdam. On this same trip, we also visited Stockholm and Copenhagen.
Before entering Schiphol aéroport, we formed some assumptions. If there's one thing I learned during this trip, it's to leave the assumptions on the plane. We (along with tout le monde, I'm sur) knew that Amsterdam had a réputation – after all, there's a 'red light district' for a reason. However, we were highly disappointed with what has become of this réputation. Honnêtement, none of the locals go to the touristy shops to buy 'shrooms. I was certain that the 'shrooms being sold in plastic Tupperware buckets were really just mushrooms produced in a factory and thus having no affect whatsoever.
At one point, I found myself wondering: What touriste buys cannabis at a touriste shop? Maybe I'm just too passionate about experiencing the culture like the locals or maybe I'm just not into buying drogues at touriste shops…whatever the case, I was surprised every time I entered a touriste shop. I was in search for cartes postales holding images of the beautiful architecture and of the canals. It took longer than I expected to get through the amount of boobs, penises, and drogues that covered nearly 90% of the cartes postales in order to find some nice ones of the city to send to my family and friends. Although I prefer to experience the culture through the eyes of a local (and a local is not really going to buy cartes postales), I also need my fix of cartes postales.
So, at this point, you might be wondering: Why did mon chéri and I decide to visit Amsterdam in the first place? Well, we had 3 reasons: 1. We were intrigued by the many canals that made up the city and as a result we anticipated the moment we would cross our first bridge.
2. We discovered that a flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam and then from Amsterdam to Nice plus 2 nights worth of lodging in Amsterdam were significantly less expensive than a flight from Copenhagen to Nice. 3. We had friends to meet up with!
Top 5 BEST things to do in Amsterdam in 1 day:
- Eat Poffertjes (mini pancakes) at De Vier Pilaren. Expect to spend about 10-25€.This is a cute little restaurant that borders one of the canals.They offer menus in several languages including English and French!They also offer delicious hot chocolat!
- Experience the Anne Frank Huis – Anne Frank House Museum. Touring the museum costs 9€. This is obviously a popular attraction touriste and with good reason. Sometimes, you just have to embrace being a touriste…especially when it's such a part of Amsterdam history. Taking photos of the intérieur are forbidden in order to respect everyone's various reactions. It's really the best way to understand the life Anne Frank lived during WWII.
- Admire the colors inside Krijberg Sint Fraciscus Xaveriuskerk – l'église de Saint Francis/Saint Francis Xaver Church. Visiting the church is free.
- Enjoy Stroopwafels. It's 2 thin layers of crunchy waffle with caramel in between. You can find these everywhere and they're not that expensive (~5€).
- Warm up in Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas – Basilique de van de H. Nicolaas/Van de H. Nicolaas Basilica. Visiting the basilique is free.
Our trip in Amsterdam was short, but enjoyable. Just a note: If you're planning on visiting Amsterdam, be prepared to be bombarded by this drogue-red-light-district réputation, but know that it's not a bombardment by the locals. It's strictly focused on luring the touristes.But, don't let this get you down because Amsterdam is truly a beautiful city with a lot more to offer than meets eye. ♦


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Golden Age, The: Green Lantern, Volume 1 (Archive Edition)
After finding a mystical lantern and carving a ring out of its material, Alan Scott was transformed from a simple engineer into the legendary hero Green Lantern. The iconic predecessor to the many heroes that bore his name after him, Scott wielded magic-based powers and suffered from a vulnerability to wood. This hardcover archive edition, which collects Scott's earliest adventures from the 1930's, includes Green Lantern's first appearance, his origin, and the debut of his friend and confidant Doiby Dickles.


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Forbes: How To Make Your Sales And Marketing Teams See Eye-To-Eye
Getting your sales and marketing teams on the same page is a challenge for every business manager. Sales may not see the value in your marketing department's strategies, and your marketing team may see a lackluster sales team not taking advantage of their hard work. Bringing the two departments together seems like a never-ending battle, but when they do join forces, they become more powerful, helping their companies grow faster, close more leads and retain more customers.
Below, 11 members of Forbes Agency Council offer useful advice and tips on how any business can unite the two fronts for increased efficiency and revenue.
1. Communicate In Both Directions
It's a simple fact that marketing needs information from sales in order to do a good job. Stories from the field, pain points, what resonates with prospects – this all comes from sales, and it's marketing's most valued input. Conversely, marketing needs to help sales understand how to use the resources they create. With communication, the two teams can both flourish. - Diana Wolff, LRG Marketing
2. Seek In-Depth Product/Service Knowledge
Make sure both teams have an in-depth understanding of your company's products and/or services. It is also very important for both teams to have a cohesive and uniform knowledge of your offerings. Strategize for the campaign launch by including both teams, and only after you feel comfortable about their knowledge of your products and services. - Kyle Mani, OWDT
3. Align Their Goals
An organization can align sales and marketing KPIs to encourage the communication of information and unify efforts in achieving company goals. Internal communication documents can be developed by both teams to share relevant information such as: consumer intelligence, current and former customer advocacy, industry trends and sales data. - Jenna Vandenberg, 5ifty & 5ive
4. Walk In Each Other's Shoes
Empathy for the pressures, stresses and challenges your counterpart faces daily is the fastest way to bridge the divide between sales and marketing. Marketing needs to understand the key to their sales team members' success, and the inverse is true for sales too. Armed with this knowledge, both teams can implement an orchestrated set of revenue-generation activities. - Russell Kern, KERN Agency, An Omnicom Company
5. Make Time To Talk Regularly
In smaller companies, the sales and marketing teams should, ideally, be working together as a united front. If that's not the case, in reality, a regular line of communication needs to be opened. Schedule a recurring weekly or bi-weekly meeting between the two teams. Even if there are no monumental items on the agenda, regular check-ins will help get and keep everyone on the same page. - Chapin Herman, Herman-Scheer
6. Communicate And Integrate
Both departments' goals should be directly aligned. Marketing can help soften target accounts' perspectives of a company and sales must be armed and ready to bring that account over the finish line. Oftentimes it isn't known what is needed to close a deal. Ensuring sales teams are armed and ready can only be enabled through open discussions, identifying tools to empower the front line. - Ilissa Miller, IMiller Public Relations
7. Define And Target Buyer Personas
When sales and marketing are working together for the same goal, you get teamwork. Define buyer personas that your organization wants to engage with. The process of defining and targeting these buyer personas will result in targeted leads, higher conversion rates, happier sales teams, and more successful marketing teams. - Andy Etemadi, EYEMAGINE
8. Leverage Technology And Align Incentives
New sales software can provide sales and marketing with real-time reactions from customers, harness customer insights, and leverage data facilitating cross-departmental collaboration on critical business decisions. Bridging the divide between sales and marketing can be accomplished by implementing similar financial incentive structures and performance goals, aligning teams toward common goal(s). - Jody Resnick, Trighton Interactive
9. Engage Marketing From The Start
Marketing is rarely included in top-level strategic business planning, so by the time the business plan gets down to marketing, sales goals and business strategies are already finalized. It's marketing's job to simply execute. As the Marketing2020: Organizing For Growth study says, "High-performing marketing leaders don't just align their department's activities with company strategy; they actively engage in creating it." - Sarah Mannone, Trekk
10. Use A Combined Reporting Dashboard
Companies should consider creating a combined reporting dashboard for their marketing and sales departments to review together on a monthly basis. This allows the teams to identify areas of concern together before they spiral, and to develop joint solutions to address issues. These monthly review sessions can also fuel new ideas for growth. - Laura Cole, Vivial
11. Encourage Collaboration And Empathy
Consider aligning sales and marketing KPIs to encourage the integration of efforts leading to collaboration and empathy/understanding. It's cliche but it's true: "Teamwork makes the dream work." This should be enforced from day one (onboarding). If alignment of goals, collaboration and banishing silos is a large facet of company culture from the C-suite to entry level, this will bridge any gaps. - Jenelle Coy, Coy +


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Happy Anniversary
Do you have a favourite tripping partner? Someone who just makes the trip that much more enjoyable?
Just like a take a moment to thank my favourite paddling partner. My wife Chelsea. Who if you had of asked her eight years ago if she'd be portaging and paddling through Ontario's North (by her own choice I might add) I believe you would of got a blank stare or a choice few words.
We started Paddle In with the thought of showing other families how we, and in turn they, could get out into the backcountry. There is no way I could of done that without the support of my lovely wife.
So today as we celebrate eight years of marriage. I'm busy planning this weekends trip (as well as an awesome dinner) which I'll get to share with my favourite paddling partner. That brings a big smile to my face.
So we hope everyone had a great weekend . Been seeing a lot of shots from all over Ontario. I can feel the cool creep of fall in the air and that only means one thing . The fall canoeing season is one of my favourites. With lots still planned for the months to come. We look forward to the challenges ahead.
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Archive for March 14, 2014
Are You Scared About Being Sedated at the Dentist?
Did you know that, according to the American Dental Association, Americans spend well over $100 billion a year for family dental care? Of course, we don't just spend our hard-earned dollars on regular check-ups but on cosmetic dental procedures as well. As statistics from Research America show, Americans spend $1.4 billion annually just to have their teeth whitened.
Whether you visit your family and cosmetic dentistry professionals to improve your oral health or the brightness of your smile, at some point you're going to have to undergo a surgical pr


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Our Hope of Grand Rapids Michigan is an inpatient drug and alcohol property treatment center for lady regardless of their capability to pay. Once a lady goes through a drug or alcohol detox center or medical facility, they may need a longer term domestic treatment to conquer their additions. Our Hope is for any female over the age of 18 who needs the protection of constant monitoring until that woman can remain sober by themselves and can preserve their treatment by themselves.
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So, I think it's so important that we have this double approach. And you're going to stand on me in 10 minutes, aren't you? Just how much more time have I got? Half a minute? Thank you, sir. Yes. So, it's rather unfortunate, these concerns that went into the Daily Telegraph, this false information that was fed into the mouth of David Attenborough. We can come to that later, if we want. And I think I have actually said the main things I wanted.
The centre first analyses the backdrop of the addict and his frame of mind. After getting a deep understanding of his psyche, the experts at the centre start steps to assist the body recover first. As we all understand, drugs of all kinds leave an extensive imprint if used for extended periods. The sediments left by them produce toxic substances in the body. These hazardous contaminants make the body dependent on drugs and recurrence of yearning for more drugs. Many well meaning drug addicts who attempted to reform themselves stopped working due to the existence of such toxins in the body. The centers employ different medicine and workout regimes to remove these toxins from the body.
Drug Inpatient Drug Rehab
You can discover what you're missing out on in a Drug inpatient rehabilitation centers. You can get ready for a brighter future for you and your family. That's what's coming for you and what you should have.
Kids aren't the only ones affected by Brandon's courage and favorable outlook. His buddies and family have been with him every action of the method the previous 2 years, and are happy of exactly what he has actually conquered. His mom, Carol Halloran Ferguson, isn't at all shocked at her child's resolve.
Take an active function in learning all the expenses included, whether you have insurance protection for teen inpatient drug rehab or not. Understanding all the costs helps you make notified contrasts between one facility and another. Likewise, it will assist you much better comprehend exactly what is most likely to be covered by insurance and/or Medicaid. Also, be conscious that some programs facilitate your getting aid that will cover the distinction in between what is covered by insurance coverage and exactly what is not. So ask about what is readily available in the way of financial assistance.
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9) Reasonable agreement terms. You never understand what the next year holds in shop. Long-term hospital or inpatient rehab might have you operating outside the house for numerous months. It makes no sense to continue spending for keeping an eye on during the months you don't need the service since of an agreement. Discover a service that requires no agreement or provides some flexibility in the plan to accommodate for months when the service isn't really required.
Exercising outside can likewise be beneficial. Fresh air is something that we as people hardly ever stop to recognize with our senses. There is so much to smell all around us, when we fill our lungs with deep breaths of fresh air, we are awakening our bodies. Our lungs get restored, oxygen streams to our brains, and in general we become better since of it.
To Finish
Do not quit on trying to get the assistance you deserve. Lots of individuals do not understand that heroin addiction is a medical disease, not an ethical or character defect. If possible, keep the lines of communication open with your family as they will more than likely want to assist you. If you don't think they will now, even. Use the resources available to you. Many states provide drug-abuse programs and discount coupons which would enable you to obtain the help you need complimentary or little to no charge. The more you comprehend and know, the more the dependency will feel manageable and your confidence in your capability to eliminate the addiction will increase. Just don't quit!


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Wow! Hey! Where have I been?
We (Lis mostly) were struck by the daycare plague. Hand, Foot, & Mouth; fever; thrush; and other unmentionables. It's been disgusting around here. I haven't been able to go to work, because Lis couldn't go to daycare. We are all back at work and daycare now.
We tried moving Lis back into her own crib (not the pack and play) into her own room (on the second floor, while we are on the main floor) in the hopes that a better mattress would help her sleep better. SPOILER: It did not work.


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Thanks to all who joined us yesterday at Watershed to celebrate Easter Sunday! You can listen to the complete message here if you missed it.
Because He is risen
Spring is possible
In all the cold hard places
Gripped by winter
And freedom jumps the queue
To take fears place
as our focus
Because he is risen
Because He is risen
My future is an epic novel
Where once it was a mere short story
My contract on life is renewed
in perpetuity
My options are open-ended
My travel plans are cosmic
Because he is risen
Because He is risen
Healing is on order and assured
And every disability will bow
Before the endless dance of his ability
And my grave too will open
When my life is restored
For this frail and fragile body
Will not be the final word
on my condition
Because He is risen
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I´m a huge fan of the UK TV series "Skins" about a group of young partyloving, wild acting british teens. And now MTV is airing an remake of the show – and there are NO upside to it. Usually when a british hip show gets an american remake they recast the characters with more TV friendly faces. This isn´t the case here. And the fact that the US version is censored and still getting called kiddie porn baffles me.
Anyway – I´m going to give the remake a few more episodes, but I´m not impressed.


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If the wintertime left you in a workout slump, try exploring the great outdoors this summer season. This awesome stand in for a gym will provide you with the interesting options you need to break free from that treadmill. The summer is a great time to work off the pounds you packed on during the year through fun activities that will boost your fitness, as well as your attitude.
The relaxing atmosphere that this activity provides will have you forgetting you are even getting a workout. Dont worry if its been a while since youve last seen the inside of a gym because hiking is a great activity for beginners. Bring along a friend and discover the great outdoors one stride at a time.Running
If the wintertime has got you in a funk, running has been proven to help alleviate the symptoms of depression. It can help regulate body weight, prevent cancer, and can even make you live longer. And if these arent reason enough, running typically burns the most calories of any other aerobic activity.
This cardiovascular activity is great for toning the arms and legs, with the added benefit that it is easy on the joints. Swimming can provide improved flexibility, a healthier heart, improved asthma symptoms, improved cholesterol, lowers the risk of diabetes, and lowers stress. Hit an outdoor pool for a great workout, and some fun in the sun.
This great cardiovascular activity is fantastic for shaping up and exploring your community. This fun activity works different muscles than activities such as running and walking, adding variety to your workout routine.
Outdoor Yoga
Enjoy the kind of serenity that a studio atmosphere cant provide. Outdoor yoga is an intensified experience that provides the same health benefits of regular yoga, including reduced stress, improved flexibility, posture, strength, and more.
Dream of being out on the water? Not only is kayaking fun, it is a great for your shoulders, upper body, and core muscles and can strengthen your legs as you apply pressure to propel your kayak forward.
So when you are filling your calendar with fun activities this summer, be sure to pencil in a hike or trip to your local pool. The only obstacle between you and your best self is your front door. Have a great time and take lots of pictures – from your friends at SelectQuote.


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Since President Obama took office, oil imports have dropped by an average of 1.1 million barrels per day.
In 2010 domestic crude oil production reached its highest level since 2003.
In 2010 natural gas production reached its highest level in more than 30 years.
The U.S. has become a net exporter of fuels for the first time since 1949.
The Obama administration has proposed a five-year offshore leasing plan that makes more than 75 percent of undiscovered oil and gas resources off our shores available for development, while putting in place common-sense safety requirements to prevent a disaster like the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico from happening again.
Building A Clean Energy Economy
President Obama more than tripled the government's investment in clean energy sectors such as the smart power grid, energy efficiency, electric cars, and renewable power. These investments are responsible for saving or creating 224,500 jobs as of the end of 2010.
Electricity generation from wind and solar increased nearly 71 and 40.3 percent between 2008 and 2010, respectively.
The Obama administration issued a conditional loan guarantee for the construction of the first nuclear power plant to be built in the United States in decades. Once constructed, it will provide enough clean energy for 1.4 million people.
The administration funded the weatherization of more than 600,000 homes, saving low-income families an average of $400 in heating and cooling costs in the first year alone.


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Proverbs 22:1 and 29 "(1) A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.... (29) Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before mere men."
"...Be strong; show what you're made of! Do what God tells you. Walk in the paths he shows you: Follow the life-map absolutely, keep an eye out for the signposts...then you'll get on well in whatever you do and wherever you go." 1 Kings 2:2-3
"So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing." Psalm 126:5-6
"Show yourself strong. Lord you are the strength inside me. Let it be known I am not my own."
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Valentine's Day. You either hate it or love it, but I'm all about showing yourself some love in February. I'm a firm believer in the fact that a great love life starts with self love, and a great beauty routine definitely helps with that. Today I'm excited to share with you five of my go-tos for not only feeling my best, but looking my best as well!
I don't know what it is about a great perfume, but it makes me feel like a million bucks! Not only that, but my husband always notices if I change it up or stick to my signature scent too! Find a perfume that you love and that makes you feel your best. This can totally match your personality, but I like to have one for every day and another for special occasions. For the scent to last all day, I spritz it in my hair, on my wrists, and on my top or jacket!
Lately I have been all about skincare and perfecting a routine that works best for me. Think of your skin as a blank canvas and taking care of that canvas will make the rest of your makeup routine flawless. Whether you're going bare skin for a breakfast date or putting on your favorite foundation for a night out, having good skin will definitely benefit you. I have recently been loving the charcoal line from Biore. I picked a few products up when Ulta had the buy one get one half off sale, and let me tell you… my skin is so dang happy! Another product you have to try is the Origins Drink Up Overnight Intensive Mask! You put it on like a moisturizer at night, sleep in it, and rub any excess in the morning after. It seriously gives your skin so much moisture and makes it feel amazing. Try these out or just get samples from your local Sephora or Ulta. You'll thank me later!
Whether you're in need of a quick trim or just a treatment to make your hair feel it's best, do it this month. Not only will you feel your best, but it will make the whole getting ready process a breeze. I've been loving Agave Oil products, but any nourishing products will do! Plus who doesn't want to have amazing hair for your significant other to play with on date night? ;)
I have never been a huge blush girl, but nothing looks better for a date night than a natural blush to the cheeks. I've been loving the Urban Decay AfterGlow 8 Hour Blush in "Video." Top it off with a little bit of bronze highlight, and you'll be date night ready!
I recently jumped back on the claws train, and I have to say, I'm digging it. I am usually a natural nail girl, but there is just something about a fresh manicure that makes me feel like superwoman. Go with a light pink or a fresh nude to keep your fingers polished and sophisticated from the office to date night & everything in between.
Now that you've got the perfect tips to slay Valentine's Day either with your hot date or your gal pals, we want to know - which tip was your favorite?
Let us know in the comments down below!
And join us in the MEMBERS ONLY GROUP today where I'll be talking about Valentine's Day Makeup Do's & Don'ts!


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320 Serangoon Road
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Office
- Neighborhood: Strategically located in the heart of city fringe, it is easily accessible via major roads, expressway and just 3min walk to Farrer Park Mrt Station and City Square Mall.
Centrium Square formerly known as Serangoon Plaza is developed by Feature Development, a unit of Tong Eng Group. The 19 storey mixed-use commercial development will comprise of 231 strata units: 143 office units, 39 medical suites and 49 retail shops.
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I'm a sucker for a deal, so when I passed a display in Walmart that said two-for-$5 Face Masks, I was down! I grabbed two of the charcoal bubble masks because I've seen a lot on social media about both charcoal and bubble masks.
I have extremely sensitive skin so I was comfortable with getting two masks for such a cheap price. Usually, the mask's are higher in price and with a lot more quantity, and I have a hard time using it all, because… I have such sensitive skin.
I love the packaging of this product! I am all for the more modern marketing that errs to the side of simplistic. I think the black and green colors complement each other very well. The font choice with limited text and a few icons is aesthetically pleasing.
There is only enough for one mask in each package, so I was pleased to use this opportunity as a test run! Initially, I purchased these for my boyfriend and I, but he was not thrilled, and left them for me.
I read the directions on the back of the packaging and got to work! After washing my face and drying it, I took the package in my hands and moved my hands from top to bottom in a sweeping motion. I assume this was to get all of the product together at the bottom.
Then I placed a thin layer on my face, avoiding the eyes and my mouth. Almost instantly bubbles began to form! I was so excited. I did this mask the follow night, and applied the mask in a thicker layer, which did not bubble as fast.
I was not a fan of the feeling the bubbles caused. The mask was reacting, and I could feel all of the hundred tiny bubbles on my face. The best thing I could relate it to, was an itch. As the bubbles formed, I then took my damp fingers, and massaged the mask in an upward motion.
After doing this three or four times, I washed the mask off. My face instantly felt dry, and I used my regular face lotion on my skin to help reintroduce moisture to my skin. Currently I am using Kihel's Ultra Face Cream, which I love! PS- this face cream is really rich, and will make my skin oily if I use too much. I only use a few tiny dabs and it covers my entire face!
I will say, the morning after trying this, I noticed new blemishes on my face. It could have been a coincidence, or it could have been the mask drawing out the yuck from my skin. Also, putting lotion on your face afterwards is a must do, at least for me! My face felt super dry after each use of this mask.
Overall, for $5, it was a good mask; it was fun to grab something new and give it a whirl! I would certainly try other mask's from this company & next time I think it will grab two different ones to maximize on variety! Cheers & happy experimenting!


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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Over the last couple of years, I've started to get into tabletop games. I'm still a very casual player but it's a nice aside from my many hours a week playing video games. After playing a lot of the big releases for the PlayStation VR I jumped into Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes knowing next to nothing about it. What I found was a game that utilized the headset in unique ways and combined that with elements of a traditional tabletop game for one of the best experiences currently available for the platform.
In short Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a bomb defusing game that needs at least two local players to play. For my entire review I played this game with my wife something I can't say for many video games. One player will have the headset on while the other player will either be looking at a manual on the TV screen or bringing up on their mobile phone or tablet as well as handling the controller. The player with the headset on will see a bomb in his/her display and will have to do his/her best job to describe the different characteristics of the bomb while the other player(s) need to look through the manual to find the solutions and handle the controls without seeing anything the player with the headset can see.
When you start out in the game there are only a couple of modules per bomb so defusing them in the five minutes isn't incredibly difficult. These modules range from cutting wires, to tapping symbols in the correct order, to release the engage button at the right time. But as you progress through Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes the difficulty too continues to rise and the game becomes more and more insane. As you can imagine this is a game that will test your communication skills in ways that very few other activities in life will have the chance to do. This is all compounded by the fact that there is a bomb starring one of the players in the face with a timer running down, while the other player literally can't see anything but the manual.
Everything about Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is brilliantly executed. The manual is easy to follow and easy to navigate. As much as both my wife and I would have loved to have blamed the manual for slowing us down, it's quite expertly done. Maneuvering on the bomb with the PlayStation VR is done with a controller and giving that to the person without the headset on adds yet another level of complexity that really makes this game shine. As my wife and I continued to play the game we got better about shortening our requests, being specific about certain actions, and even coming up with shorthand for specific tasks and symbols.
I've played a lot of the launch lineup for Playstation VR but nothing has come close to the amount of fun that I've had with Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. It's one of the few VR experiences that can be even more fun for people without the headset on. The memories I've had while playing this game are some of the best I've had this year, which is why I think for anyone jumping into the PlayStation VR, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a must purchase.
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Today I took a mental road trip
It varied from a quick Cruise to Baja Mexico... I could envision the cruise ship, getting dressed up for dinner and sitting on the deck as we pull the ship out to sea.
Then I saw myself in Reno with some girl friends playing some blackjack and sleeping in
I then chose a quick weekend in Salt Lake holed up in a hotel scrapbooking with some friends.
I was in Seattle around Westlake center and also in Missoula shopping and visiting.
I think I need a girls weekend away... anyone have an idea?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
In my mind... I am...
Today I took a mental road trip
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Just wanted to let you know if you ever want to come shop in Missoula you always have a place to stay! Or even better yet we meet in Cd'A for a girls get away! I am up for that anytime!! I have also tolf Brian that someday I am going on a girl's only cruise so count me in if you plan one again!
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For this Tuesday's potluck, one of my new students pulled out ALL the stops!!! And made homemade OREO's in four flavors… almond, raspberry, lemon and chocolate mint. And oh, but wait there's more… she also STAMPED the cookies with a symbol to show which flavor was which… and made a "legend" too! AMAZING!!! Jen sure rocked this potluck… and her way into my heart… and stomach!


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- Kwabena Kwabena has parted ways with his manageress Frema Adunyame
- Kwabena Kwabena says he parted company with Frema because of the latter's tight schedules
Ghanaian highlife artiste Kwabena Kwabena has parted company with his manageress Frema Adunyame.
The award winning singer says his working relationship with Frema has ended due to the latter's tight schedules.
Kwabena Kwabena confirmed the aforementioned news in an interview with Razzonline.com.
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"Because now Frema is working at Citi TV and Citi FM, she wouldn't get the time to be performing her managerial duties like going around looking for deals etc. So it's not like we are quarrelling but purely because of Frema's current work at Citi TV/Citi FM."
There have been viral reports of the two being in a romantic relationship but they have constantly rubbished those claims.
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported Kwabena Kwabena failed relationships.
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According to the highly respected musician, his marriage with two different women failed because the ladies came to his life due to fame.
Frema Adunyame joined Citi TV/Citi FM on July 10, 2018, after leaving from Metro TV.
She has previously worked with TV3 Network.
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The Election Commission today postponed to July 21 the hearing of 21 AAP MLAs over a petition seeking their disqualification in an 'Office of Profit' case.
The Election Commission today postponed to July 21 the hearing of 21 AAP MLAs over a petition seeking their disqualification in an 'Office of Profit' case.
The hearing on the petition filed by lawyer Prashant Patel over the AAP MLAs' appointment as parliamentary secretaries by the Delhi government was scheduled for today. The petitioner had claimed the post of parliamentary secretary comes under the 'Office of Profit'.
AAP sources claimed the hearing was postponed after the Congress and the BJP expressed their desire to become a party to it and therefore needed some documents. The next hearing has been scheduled for July 21.
The AAP claimed the BJP and the Congress were behind the petition and wanted disqualification of its MLAs because they want to "avenge" their defeat in Assembly polls last year.
"The proceedings over the Office of Profit petition began today. The Congress was represented by former law minister Salman Khurshid and there was a lawyer from the BJP as well.
"This vindicates our stand that the BJP and the Congress are behind this petition. We hope that the Election Commission will use its good sense and give a verdict accordingly because there are parliamentary secretaries in other states as well," Jarnail Singh, AAP's Rajouri Garden MLA, said.
Following the petition, the EC had issued notices to the AAP MLAs last month.
In their response, the MLAs said there was no "pecuniary benefit" associated with the post and it comes without any remuneration or power. They had also sought personal hearing before the poll body in their reply.
The AAP government in Delhi had appointed 21 parliamentary secretaries to assist its ministers. Subsequently, the city government sought to amend the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act, 1997, so as to exempt parliamentary secretaries from disqualification provisions in 'Office of Profit' cases.
However, the President refused to give his assent to the Bill.
The EC, which is examining the issue, has taken cognisance of the President's decision. Questions were been raised over their appointment by the Opposition.
The Lt Governor has said the office of parliamentary secretary is defined as an "office of profit if one looks at the statutes of Delhi" and as per the GNCT Act, the city can have only one parliamentary secretary attached to the office of the Chief Minister.
The 21 MLAs include Alka Lamba, Jarnail Singh, Adarsh Shastri and Rajesh Gupta.
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This scale model assembly kit recreates the 2018 spec of the highly successful YZF-R1M. 2018 is a landmark year for the long-running YZF-R1, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The YZF-R1M is the eighth generation of the bike, released in 2015. It was designed as a circuit motorcycle, and its design and technology were heavily influenced by data harvested from the YZR-M1 MotoGP bike. The YZF-R1M has appeared in races such as the Superbike World Championship and All Japan Road Race Championship, one of its highly notable achievements being an astounding three back-to-back wins of the Suzuka 8 Hours between 2015 and 2017.The Tamiya assembly kit model faithfully captures all the details of the full-size bike in every way.
• 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit.• Multi-piece recreation of the 4-cylinder engine has superlative detail, from the fine depictions of the radiator, oil cooler and complex cover, to the tubing included to recreate various lines.• Depictions of engine, swing arm, front fork, upper cowl and more are screw-fixed to the frame for maximum precision and durability.• New synthetic rubber tires depict Bridgestone Battlax RS10s with realistically-recreated tread pattern.• Metal transfer to depict Yamaha emblem included.
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As we countdown to PASS Summit (who isn't?!), we want to hear from any past attendees or first-timers planning to attend this year, to share their experiences. However, this is going to be a challenge because we want to hear about your experiences in FIVE words. To make it fun, we're giving away two prizes: a FitBit Charge and $200 to spend at the PASS online store.
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- How would you describe the PASS Summit experience to a First-Timer?
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Ten Ways to Sell Better Now
You've got an assignment or a task.
You know what you need to do, but you just don't want to do it because it's going to be difficult.
In fact, you're practically twitching, looking for anything else to do that seems like it will be productive so you can put off the real work that matters.
This is a battle that goes on inside the heads of salespeople every day. It's not always about discipline, and it's not about right or wrong. Doing real work that matters is hard.
But It's So Much Easier To Do It The Way Everybody Else Does
I see it over and over again on webinars, in Twitter chats, and in discussion threads on LinkedIn. "What's the best subject line to get my email returned?" "What do I say in a voicemail message to get my call returned?" "Should I even leave a voicemail?" "My manager wants me to make a certain number of calls every day." Someone else's experience is only going to benefit you so much.
It's way easier to follow a script and do what you're told.
It's way easier to ask someone else about the best way to do something instead of putting in the work, finding out what doesn't work, and growing from there.
It's way easier to find a canned sales process or system that puts all of your prospects in a box and treats them the same, rather than connecting with each one of them because they're all looking for something a little bit different- even out of the same solution.
The Real Work Is Hard For A Reason
What you know deep down is that the hard work is worth doing, especially when it makes you twitch. I'm not talking about the kind that feels so unnatural and forced that you're not sure if you can do it. I'm talking about the kinds of things that feel so intuitive that you instinctively know you've got the right approach. Then you realize how hard it's going to be to do them well, and you immediately check your email or look for paperwork or household chores to do instead.
This is a specific kind of 'difficult.' It's a space where few salespeople are willing to operate, but it's exactly where real connections with your customers happen. When you're willing to go an extra mile or two for that connection, your customers notice. They become loyal because you've become different in their eyes, and in a way that means something to them.
But it's hard to be different, especially when "everybody around me seems to be doing it like this."
You Know How To Sell- Don't Talk Yourself Out Of It
We were born to sell. If you've ever asked for anything and gotten it, you've made a sale. That includes getting the car keys on a Friday night in high school, asking that pretty girl to go on a date with you, and even getting fed as an infant because you were crying. Some sales are easier to make than others, but the fundamentals are all the same.
Stop looking to LinkedIn and Twitter for how-to guides from the experts. Take their advice as suggestions, not gospel. Develop your own way.
Stop assuming you know why your customers buy from you and ask them.
Stop treating all of your prospects as if they're the same.
Stop trying to move prospects from one page of your sales manual to the next.
Stop thinking that you don't need to prospect.
Stop looking for a silver bullet how-to guide that will guarantee a return phone call or an email response.
Stop thinking that social selling is anything more than just selling, with a different channel.
Stop talking yourself out of doing something that you intuitively know how to do.
Stop procrastinating and get back to that project you know you need to work on.
Stop fooling yourself and go be great.


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Yudala, Nigeria's first true composite online and offline retail chain is set to unveil Mobile Monday, a weekly mega sales promotion
being positioned as the largest single day sales of mobile devices on the continent starting from today, February 1st 2016.
According to Afam Anyika, Marketing Communications Manager, Yudala, "Mobile Monday comes with a surprise in the mobile segment of our total products basket. Nigerians and corporate organizations will have the advantage of buying mobile phones, tablets, laptops, accessories and other consumables of different international brands in large quantities as over 500,000 units will be on sale every Monday.
"It is a platform to express our confidence in the digital world and avail Nigerians the opportunity to buy at right prices. This is another corporate initiative from Yudala to stimulate transition from analogue to digital world and moving customers from 2G to 3G inorder to enhance their communication profile and lifestyle as this century demands.â€
While confirming that Yudala is partnering with many international OEMs on the project, Anyika confirms Mobile Monday will run throughout 2016 to compliment other lead products offerings by Yudala such as theNeighbour to NeighbourMega Deals, Monthly Midday Madness Sales, Yu-jara, Nigeria's single largest festive season sales promo, amongst others being launched.
Yudala, also added another significant feather to its increasingly decorated cap by coming out on top of a list recently put together by world's leading search engine Google, highlighting the top ten trending Nigerian brands of 2015.
The exclusive list, which has Yudala in second place behind Air Peace, captures the top brands which retained the interest of Nigerians and saw the highest spike in traffic over a sustained period last year.
This impressive feat by Yudala, coming on the heels of a growing litany of landmark achievements and within barely five months of the company's existence, will certainly go a long way in dispelling any lingering doubts about the ambition of the visionariesto see the brand assume leadership of the Nigerian and African e-commerce market.
According to Google, Yudala had made huge waves in the marketplace following the launch of Yudala Online in August 2015, especially with its ground-breaking promise to deliver purchases via drones. Reports of its first successful drone-powered drop-off in November had subsequently kept Nigerians talking for the rest of the year.
Interestingly, Yudala is the only e-commerce outfit recognized by Google as there was no place for any other brand in the sector on the list, with the likes of Smile Communications, Uber and Innjoo, among others propping up the list.
Speaking on the latest recognition, Founder/Vice President, Yudala, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, reaffirmed the company's commitment and determination to take charge and set the pace in the Nigerian e-commerce and offline retail sector. "I am certainly delighted with the recognition we have received from Google, which is one of the world's most popular and globally renowned outfits. It is a testimony to the hard work we have put in as well as the sound strategies we have in place at Yudala†he said.


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Dr. Robert Bolash is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology in the Departments of Pain Management and Evidence Based Pain Research at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and trained in Interventional Pain Management at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a Fulbright Scholar and is Board Certified in both Pain Management and Anesthesiology.
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