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More plants I need MORE of..
Lavatera - people are scathing as this is almost a weed, and it doesn't smell, and yet, and yet....I can't help but love it. It was here when I arrived and I think it will probably be here when I go.
Achillea - I grew these from seed last year and they have come back, not as ice-creamily as before but none the worse for their faded beauty. I do have to prop them up with twigs to stop them falling over, but they're worth it.
Cosmos - always a winner...in pots or in the ground - #love
Anemone - I think this is Queen Charlotte, a departure from my first love Honorine Jobert and a good one I think...more of these next year - by root cuttings, no less..watch this space and I'll show you how.
Erysimum - This perennial wallflower just keeps on going and going. I keep cutting it back and forgives me every time.
Sempervivum - I love the weirdness of these flowers...they seem otherworldly. These have all flowered from a whole batch I planted up back in June
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Manipal: Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre (MARC) at Kasturba Medical College and Hospital Manipal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apeksha IVF and Research Center, Sri Lanka for treatment and research and development programmes at Kasturba Hospital.
The MoU will help Sri Lankans with fertility problems as MARC offers a wide range of treatment programs for sub-fertile couples seeking assisted conception. The specialists in MARC will train embryologists in Sri Lanka as a part of this project. The tie up would facilitate referral of patients requiring In-vitro-fertilization treatment cycle at Sri Lanka to MARC Manipal. Apart from Sri Lanka, this will also benefit patients from Maldives.
The MoU was signed by Dr Poornima Baliga B, Dean, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal with Sri Lankan IVF team. Dr Pratap Kumar, Professor and Head of Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre, (MARC) and Dr Satish Kumar Adiga, Professor and Chief Embryologist of MARC were nominated as the key techinical staff from MARC Manipal who would work jointly with Dr Champa Nelson and Mr Deepal Nelson, Apkesha IVF and Research Center, Sri Lanka for Research and Development Work in the field of IVF.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Poornima Baliga said "MARC is committed to providing quality care and solution to the childless couples. We are happy to offer the proven success to patients from Srilanka and Maldives."

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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 Tin Kidney Beans
Handful Chives to serve
Heat olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice until toasted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in Diced tomatoes and chicken stock, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and kidney beans and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.


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The MP 40 was a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. It was developed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by the Axis powers during World War II.
Designed in 1938 by Heinrich Vollmer with inspiration from its predecessor the MP 38, it was heavily used by infantrymen, paratroopers, platoon and squad leaders on the Eastern and Western Front. Its advanced and modern features made it a favorite among soldiers and popular in countries from various parts of the world after the war. It was often erroneously called "Schmeisser" by the Allies, despite Hugo Schmeisser's non-involvement in the weapon's design and production. From 1940 to 1945, an estimated 1.1 million were produced by Erma Werke.


text: Sunrise Senior Living Inc. Will Face Trial From Emily Mongan, Staff Writer at McKnight's Long-Term Care NewsJuly 29, 2015 Sunrise Senior Living Inc. will face trial on whether it can be held liable for the alleged negligence of its subsidiary.The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied summary judgment to Sunrise, which claimed that as the parent company of Sunrise Senior Living Services Inc., it couldn't be held liable for its subsidiary's alleged negligence. Judge Kevin McNulty ruled that evidence of Sunrise's control of its subsidiary was sufficient enough to allow a jury to deliberate the case.According to New Jersey law, a plaintiff must show that a parent company "dominated" a subsidiary to the point where it "had no separate existence but was merely a conduit for the parent," the court said. The court also noted that plaintiffs must show that a parent company had "abused the privilege of incorporation by using the subsidiary to perpetrate a fraud or injustice, or otherwise to circumvent the law."The case stems from a lawsuit filed against Sunrise, SSLS and the Sunrise-operated Brighton Gardens nursing facility by the son of a deceased resident. Nancy Gimenez-Watson choked to death on her food while living at Brighton Gardens. Her son, David Watson, alleges her death was caused by Brighton's failure to follow protocols regarding choking and evaluating residents' medical conditions.Sunrise Senior Living did not respond to a request for comment by press time Wednesday.Read the original source article at McKnight's Long-Term Care News Posted on July 31, 2015 by Compliagent and tagged McKnight's Compliance Healthcare ACA OIG California Medicare Skilled Nursing Long Term Care Sunrise Assisted Living Trial.


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In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo assists the Rebels against the Empire. Han once again risks his life to save Luke Skywalker by braving a snowstorm on the ice planet Hoth to rescue his wounded friend. When the Empire attacks the Rebel base, Solo transports Chewbacca, Princess Leia and C-3PO to Cloud City where his old friend Lando Calrissian (Cloud City's administrator) operates to hide from Imperial agents. When bounty hunter Boba Fett tracks the Falcon to Cloud City, Darth Vader forces Calrissian to help capture Solo sealed in carbonite for delivery to Jabba the Hutt. But Lando frees Vader's other captives and they try to rescue Solo but are too late as Fett escapes with Solo's frozen body. Fett and Solo have been known to be enemies since Solo is a smuggler and Fett is a bounty hunter.
Now to present day…
If you have not heard of Tom Spina Designs, they makes custom, movie-inspired furniture, just like the Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite desk seen on this page. The infamous Han Carbonite Desk – Metal and fiberglass construction with a heavy glass top create an elegant and extremely unique theme prop! Now I am a big Star Wars fan (not huge, but big) and I would love to have this in my house. Tom Spina Designs also created a unbelievable Death Star Inspired Custom Home Theater Decor. Links are seen below.
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin?Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized?Are you often busy but not productive?Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people's agendas?If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the iWay of the Essentialistb./bThe Way of the Essentialist isn't about getting more done in less time. It's about getting ionly the right things done. It is nota time management strategy, or a productivity technique. It is a isystematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply a more selective criteria for what is Essential, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices about where to spend our precious time and energy '? instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us.Essentialism is not one more thing '? it's a whole new way of doing everything. A must-read for any leader, manager, or individual who wants to learn who to do less, but better, in every area of their lives, Essentialism is a movement whose time has come. Published April 15th 2014
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I have been travelling around the world. I am working hard and playing harder and thinking a lot about love.
I keep coming back to the idea that it's not in one person. Love is everywhere. It's in your friends, your family, and anyone who's able to break down the wall you built so carefully around your heart (trespassers beware).
I want to be open to love. I don't want to love for the sake of being loved in return or to own someone. I don't want to love to forget my past or because I'm too hungry for another future. I want to love because it feels good to appreciate another person. Because their smile feels like goddamn sunshine.
I want to let people trespass on my heart and be okay with the fact that sometimes they will leave a mess, but once and a while they will plant something beautiful. And when the weather is right that something will blossom and grow and it will be Spring time in my big stupid heart and nothing else will matter.


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This is the 8th installment in a grouping of 8 blog posts which are written to give you our customer a bit of insight into our world. We want you to enjoy them first and foremost as hopefully the spark your curiosity. We also believe that understanding a bit of the narrative we live in may be helpful for you in the challenges that we face together in the completion of any renovation or new build.
Walking into the office I set my things down, glance over my emails, check Perfect Commerce (G6's online ordering platform), my voicemails, and then the all important... I go pour myself a cup of coffee to start my day! It's funny how I only drink coffee here at work, it's just become part of my routine.
Back at my desk, I begin by returning calls, answering some emails in between as I do my best to multi-task. First up, is a customer simply inquiring about the status of their order. A few quick clicks of my mouse and I'm able to give them a rough estimate. For now that's all they need. Second, a customer is calling in to place his order for some replacement treatments (which I'll gladly take). In this case its as easy as taking down the information, looking up the job in our database, getting a PO (Purchase Order) from the customer, remaking them and shipping them out once they are done.
As I finish up the phone call, I see an email from a potential customer, someone we have been trying to land a bit of business from in Bryan, TX. He is in need of some product ASAP in order to open his property. He would like to know if we are able to produce a rush order. As I get ready to go check with Lupe, who schedules production, another email from Christina at G6 Corporate comes through asking about the possibility of a partial ship. I'll ask Lupe about the chance of that, at the same time.
I get back some mixed news as to production scheduling. The good news, is that we are able to fit in a small rush order. The bad news, is that we are unable to finish up and partial ship the other. That's just the nature of scheduling, sometimes we are able to meet a need and sometimes we just can't. There is one more thing I can check. Sometimes depending on construction and renovation dates, jobs that may have been ordered early are not actually on schedule. In that case, I may be able to shuffle some things around and present Lupe with the option to delay one project by a week or so (because it's not needed by the customer yet) and fit in the partial ship. I'll do the leg work first and then see what she says later.
I finally receive a response from both customers. They are both okay with the ship dates. Further, the customer from Bryan, TX is going to come and pick up the order personally, which will offer a great opportunity to meet him in person. I'm looking forward to that.
The day has somehow snuck into afternoon already and there is still much to do. More voicemails and emails from customers wanting to place orders, existing customers asking for recommendations, and property measurements that need to be looked through and "digested". To say the least, the horizon looks very busy. I make a plan to process new orders first, check order inventory and get them on the production schedule as soon as possible. Then, I plan to tackle creating shipping requests for those orders that have been finished and packaged and are ready to go by the scheduled date. Finally, I'm able to work on some recommendations that G6 Corporate had asked for. It's definitely fun to have a trusted client who looks to Quiltcraft for advice. Ultimately not everything is going to get done today. That's the anthem a lot of days in a business so fast paced and so focused on schedules. Tomorrow is another day though and the work isn't going anywhere, but for now, I sure am.
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Design = writing
Does good design lead to better writing and deeper engagement?
That is the question YWP began pursuing in 2014 as it began a project funded by a family foundation to transform the design the organization's main youth-led site, youngwritersproject.org.
UPDATE 2018: The answer is yes. More at the bottom of this post.
WRITTEN IN 2014: The key to our work is what we've learned about youth engagement and community building on the web for the last seven years -- B.F. (before Facebook) to now. The process for our work will be to shift from our usual procedure for web development -- user study/brainstorming >> feature changes >> prototype >> testing >> design tweaks >> iterative changes -- to one led by design: visual design (make it beautiful) >> functional design >> (make it engage beautifully) >> coding (make it work beautifully) >> prototype >> user testing >> tweaks >> iterative launch.
We are first gathering, mostly on an individual basis, visual designers. We are asking them to dive into the site (affectionately referred to by users as "cute and clunky"), help us present us visual ideas and guide posts. Our next step will be to assemble a group of inspired site users to offer us ideas, critique our progress and offer us more ideas for improvement when we're "finished." (One is never finished with site design.) Then we'll look for some coding whizzes who can define the design and uses into something that looks and works in a way that it draws people in to explore, connect and create.
The aim for our work with youngwritersproject.org is to create a space with intuitive navigation and alluring construction that it promotes concentration and collaborative exchange, revision and creative risk taking. And, of course, that it helps youths become better writers against the backdrop of the YWP writing process: idea formation >> purpose >> draft >> feedback >> revision >> presentation to audience.
Digital technology has transformed the writing process. They typewriter was nice, but it was solitary; audience was secondary. Digital spaces allow a writer to gain information and focus on each step of the process. Writing becomes a living, breathing process. That is presuming that the digital experience is in a creative digital community that is respectful, articulate and, beautiful.
UPDATED in 2018: So here's what happened: In the fall of 2015 we launched the rebuilt site and then, in 2016, we launched a major upgrade. The kids have loved it. The tale is best told by the numbers: Our active users jumped to 4,000 from 1,500; the amount of time spent by ALL visitors to the site on each visit went from an average of slightly more than ONE minute and two page views to nearly FIVE minutes and six page views and when the active users log in, they average 13-15 minutes on the site per visit. Number of posts are way up. Number of comments are way up. They are more engaged.
BUT, while YWP likes to think that visual and functional design had a lot to do with it -- and it did -- we also know that several key things make the site a community and the community a success:
A band of 50-60 kids serve as community leaders and actively comment, post and offer ideas for prompts and select work for highlighting and publication.
A small group of kids puts out a weekly newsletter highlighting what content they like.
We publish kids' work.
We have a fleet of adult mentors who come on to provide feedback and support.
The site remains, after 425,000+ posts and comments, civil and respective and supportive; to the kids it's an oasis from the meanness of school, of social media.


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MichelmanManufactures dispersions and emulsions used as fiber sizing, binders and lubricants in a variety of fibers and technical textiles/prepregs that contain glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, natural fibers and polymeric fibers. Manufactures in North America, Europe and Asia.
9080 Shell Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236 US
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A Message from Michelman
Hydrosize® Link U470 & U480 Enhanced Reactive Sizing from Michelman - The Interface & Adhesion ExpertsMichelman offers the industry a new reactive portfolio of materials optimized for nylon composites and designed to offer long-term performance including exposure to aggressive fuels, helping automakers cost-effectively meet emissions regulations and increase fuel efficiency.
Hydrosize® PA845H Polyamide Dispersion for Carbon Fiber from Michelman - The Interface & Adhesion ExpertsMichelman has developed a unique polyamide polymer dispersion taking advantage of its proprietary process.
Hydrosize® Portfolio of Products for Recycled Carbon Fiber from Michelman - The Interface & Adhesion ExpertsMichelman has developed a portfolio of product formulations that have shown to be compatible with previously sized recycled carbon fiber (typically epoxy) and also compatible with most common thermoplastic resins such as PA, PP, PBT and even high temperature thermoplastics.
As Seen In CompositesWorld
CAMX 2019 exhibit preview: Michelman
At CAMX 2019, Michelman is featuring its new line of Hydrosize carbon fiber sizing solutions.
Fiber sizing, tow spreading and the quest for encapsulation
Fiber sizing is easily overlooked by composites fabricators, but it will be increasingly important to optimization of fiber performance.
People in Composites: May 2019
CW's monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites
Although the long-anticipated market surge in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites remains largely in the future, basalt fiber manufacturers are making headway over the technical and market hurdles toward large-scale application.
Michelman launches Hydrosize Carbon fiber sizing solutions
Hydrosize Carbon reportedly allows carbon fiber manufacturers to optimize the interfacial adhesion between the polymers and the fibers by tailoring the surface chemistry of the reinforcement fibers to the chemistry of the matrix resin.
JEC World 2019 preview: Michelman
Michelman (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) is introducing its family of Unyte surface modifiers formulated specifically for manufacturers of technical textiles and prepreg fabrics.
Michelman invests in Textechno FIMATEST adhesion measurement system
The company seeks to support Textechno in the goal of establishing more standardization for the industry regarding fiber-matrix-adhesion and processing properties.
Michelman opens sustainability center in Shanghai
The Michelman Sustainability Center is focused on reinforcing green manufacturing and will help the company better adapt its products and services to the Chinese market.
IACMI consortium aims to close the loop on automotive carbon fiber prepreg scrap
Carbon fiber recycling start up Vartega leads a project to close the loop on automotive carbon fiber prepreg manufacturing scrap for use in new automotive applications.
People on the Move: August 2018
CW's monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.
Sustainable thermoplastics and additive manufacturing alliance forms in Colorado
Vartega, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association and a group of industry and academic partners have founded an Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing Infrastructure Development and Education (AMIDE) Alliance.
Michelman to partner with AZL Aachen GmbH
Michelman's latest move is part of its partnership strategy to further advance and improve composite development throughout the industry.
JEC World 2018 preview: Michelman
Michelman to highlight fiber sizing's impact on composite performance at JEC World 2018.
I want to say two words to you: "Thermoplastic tapes"
Thermoplastic tapes are not new to composites, but they soon will join the primary aerostructures material palette and could be their future.
Michelman joins the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials
The company will sponsor a research project that will help evaluate sizing options of carbon and glass fiber for their compatibility with both thermoplastic and thermoset resins.
Michelman announces partnerships with EFT and Mafic
This past week, Michelman announced that it will partner with Engineered Fibers Technology LLC (EFT, Shelton, CT, US) and with Mafic (Kells, County Meath, Ireland and Shelby, NC, US) to increase the performance and surface characteristics of its fibers and composites.
CAMX 2017 preview: Michelman
Michelman (Cincinnati, OH, US), a developer and manufacturer of fiber sizing and resin modifiers, is featuring new fiber sizing formulations, including solutions suitable for use with glass, carbon and other structural fibers.
Recycled carbon fiber used to manufacture composite overwrapped pressure vessel
The companies claim this collaboration marks the first time that waste continuous tow carbon fiber towpreg has been reclaimed, recycled and put back into the original manufacturing process.
Composites recycling: Gaining traction
Recycling of carbon fiber, glass fiber and — at last — resins, is growing as new players enter the space.
IACMI launches new project to optimize resins and sizings for vinyl ester/carbon fiber
The project will develop vinyl ester resin/fiber sizing/carbon fiber combinations that are styrene-free and that have room temperature storage capability of at least three months and cure times less than three minutes.
SMC: Old dog, new tricks
A sheet molding compound renaissance highlights new reinforcements, new fillers, new matrices, new opportunities.


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It can't hurt.
Of course, reason has to prevail in settlement negotiations, but unless you're sure you're at a solid impasse, it doesn't hurt to ask yourself, Could one more move get me the finality I came for?
Ask yourself, Will the difference between the last and next offer be more or less than my expenditures between now and my next negotiation opportunity?
Carefully quantify and evaluate the results of things not playing out as you expect them to.
Factor in a decision-maker who could be contrary to an element of your burden of proof or defense.
The trick to making a satisfying last attempt is to make one that really counts. Make it something the other party would find difficult to refuse, even if it's slightly beyond your reach, but still within reason.
Thinking past what you think is the harm in making one more move could make the difference, and the deal.


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Eating healthy shouldn't be overwhelming or confusing. Join the Elk River Area Food Co-op and Kristi Mauss as we break down three simple food rules to get you on the road to healthy eating. This is a short, concise introduction to lifestyle tips & tricks to help eliviate some of the anxiety wrapped around healthy eating. There will be plenty of time for questions. Make sure you bring a friend!
This class is FREE as a Member-Benefit for owners of the Elk River Area Food Co-op. For non-members a nominal fee of $5.00 will be donated to the Elk River Area Food Co-op. Register online!
Instructor Bio: Kristi Mauss is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who guides clients on their journey to wellness. kristi's own wellness journey involved the quest to heal her children of terrible eczema and digestive issues, leading her to realize her true passion and purpose- helping others achieve their wellness potential. She now enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, guiding them through their individual journey to wellness. Krisit lives in Rogers with her husbnad, Jim, and children, Allison, Katie and Owen.


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By David Ponce
If there's one thing that's stayed quite analog during the digital revolution, it's been the stethoscope. Not to miss an opportunity to reinvent the wheel, 3M and Zargis Medical have partnered to infuse some actually useful tech into the Littmann 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope. The device will be able to communicate with nearby computers and offload any data it collects (through Bluetooth, natch), to be analyzed later with included software. They've also included what looks like active noise reduction, eliminating up to 85% background noise without eliminating critical body sounds.
Heck, there's a whole bunch of features into this high-tech stethoscope, and you should keep reading to find out about all of them. Out here you get the more than reasonable price (considering how expensive regular stethoscopes already are): $379.
Proprietary Ambient Noise Reduction Technology (ANR)
Reduces background noise 85% on average without eliminating critical body sounds 13% better ANR than previous models
Acoustic Seal Eartips
Patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips provides [sic] a comfortable fit and excellent seal Creates a tight acoustic seal from ambient noise entering through eartip connections
State-of-the-Art Sound Sensor
Built to stringent specification Sound experience equivalent to Littmann® cardiology-grade acoustic stethoscope The sound received from the sensor is transmitted naturally to ears through the tubing
Frictional Noise Reduction Technology
Helps reduce handling noises compared to previous electronic models Less distracting than previous models Lets you focus on critical sounds
Up to 24X Sound Amplification
Extra listening power for when you need it Helpful when a heart, lung or body sound is especially faint May be useful for overly obese patients May be helpful when the patient's clothing restricts your listening experience
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- Cool, airy piqué polo in smart Oxford stripes, garment washed for softness
- Rib collar and cuffs
- Side vents with neat 'tree-top' stitching
- Durable construction details like reinforced shoulder seams for long-lasting value
- Smooth, tape-covered neck seam prevents chafing
- Fabric resists shrinkage, fading and pilling
- Stains wash out easier
- Soft 100% cotton. Machine wash
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The polo in a class of its own!
Now our popular, breathable Piqué Polos come in cool new stripes - just like dad's. And just like his, wear after wear, wash after wash, our boys' polos stay in fantastic shape. In part, that's down to the 100% combed cotton piqué fabric we use and of course, the durable construction details that are built into every Lands' End Polo. All in all, top class.
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- No matter how large your order, our rate for delivery is £3.95
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We usually process your order within 24 hours and deliver it to you by courier within 2-3 working days from despatch. (Please note: monogramming or hemming adds a day or two on delivery.)
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Equal parts adorable woodland creature and trusty tabletop organizer, Percy completes his signature spiked look with the help of your pens, pencils, or even makeup brushes. Made from earthenware clay and then glazed glossy white, he brings a festive touch of the forest to your desk, vanity, or bookshelf. Made in Haddonfield, NJ.
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Please note: This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S.
I really liked the fact that it was fun and served a purpose!
I don't know this girl personally (they live out of state) and the relationship is new, so it was difficult finding the right gift. This is cute, and not the usual "teacher gift". It will offer a little decoration for her desk, as well as providing those #2 pencils that kids "forget" on test day. I included a couple of packs of colorful #2 pencils, so it will be complete!
San Antonio, TX
Super cute!
Springboro, Ohio
It's great for organizing colored pencils, and pens.
Jax the awesome
williesburg minisota
My daughter loves this! She likes to draw and this is a fun way to store her pencils.
New Mexico
I thought it would be smaller, or the holes would at least be big enough to hold pens. But the holes really only hold pencils and the whole thing is just bigger than I thought it would be. Since my mom can't use it for her pens, she's going to make it into a planter. Think twice before buying, and make sure it fits your needs.
Portland, OR
Percy is so cute and I love how it organizes my desk. It is a great addition to my home.
New York, NY
Very cute. But hard for side ones to stay in well.
I bought this for my mother in law because she is an avid colored pencil artist and she LOVES it. She said it makes her smile every time she goes into the kitchen and sees her porcupine smiling at her. She said it was one of the cutest gifts she's been given. Great fun present!
The only issue is there is a hole on the bottom of the little guy so if you lift him up to move him all the pencils fall thru the hole. So, we put a piece of tape over it and problem solved.
Austin, TX
After I got the color pencils in it I went to move it and so many of the pencils ended up on the floor. I didn't realize there was a hole in the bottom. Wish there was a removable plug there. I will stuff something in it, such as small cotton ball or Kleenex, in case I have to get in it to remove something.
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Denver, CO
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Good news! Rihanna just shocked fans and released the first single off her highly anticipated album Anti, previously called #R8. What's more, the single, called "Work," features Drake!! The single is currently streaming on Tidal, which you can listen to here if you're a subscriber. If you aren't into Tidal, don't worry because "Work" is also available on iTunes. According to Billboard, Rihanna is set to release her entire album sometime this week. Ahhh!
FIRST SINGLE #WORK ft. @Drake from #ANTI is here!! Listen up –> https://t.co/CYqrvPRahc pic.twitter.com/0WvHi4x3Ut
— Rihanna (@rihanna) January 27, 2016
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text: As is our custom, we will reopen on February 1st. New List will be up soon. The email I always see is firstname.lastname@example.com. My cell number is 2535098409. My cell service is spotty around the nursery, but I see text messages immediately on my iphone. Don't leave messages on my cell phone, I have been unable to access them. For messages feel free to call my home phone 253 853 2870.


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Christmas sales looking good this year as the holidays wrap up. Many optimistic people looking forward to Trump taking the White House. Many cant wait to see Obama leave and get someone who knows a little bit about the economy and business because Obama doesnt.
Dr. Caskey has over 30 years experience as a trusted financial professional. Over the past three decades, he has helped scores of valued clients create, protect, and distribute wealth in an effort to greatly enhance their overall quality of life. He lives with his wife Jeannine in Firestone, Colorado. They have raised 5 kids and have 11 grandkids.
Dr. Caskey's top priorty is working with you to both learn about your particular situation and to make sure you are fully educated so that together we can find the solutions that work best for your particular situation.


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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is advising anyone who receives a call from a woman screaming for help to hang up, as the call is part of a decades-old kidnapping scam.
The agency warned consumers on its website of a virtual kidnapping scam where callers lure victims into paying ransoms to free "kidnapped" family friends, only to tell them that nobody has been kidnapped.
The FBI said it has been tracking the calls between 2013 and 2015, which have been traced to Mexican prisons.
A typical scam call begins with a woman screaming, "Help me!" before blurting out a name and asking if that person is okay. The caller then informs the victim that the person has been kidnapped and will be harmed if the victim does not pay ransom promptly.
The scammers try to keep their victims on the phone so they do not call their loved ones and are successful when victims are not aware of their loved ones' whereabouts. The FBI said that the scammers typically demand that victims wire small-dollar amounts to Mexico.
The scammers typically request that their victims wire less than $2,000 because federal law limits wiring large sums of cash across the border.
The agency added that the scammers mostly targeted Spanish-speaking victims in the Los Angeles and Houston areas.
According to a recent investigation, the agency found that more than 80 people who fell victim to the scam in California, Minnesota, Idaho, and Texas forked over $87,000 in ransom money.


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This is Your Brain on Purpose with Dr. Earl Henslin | Episode 129
Dr. Earl Henslin has written 10 books and put thousands of hours into his practice of improving the mental and emotional well-being of his patients, but he's perfectly happy to attest that most of the ideas he implements in therapy aren't what he learned in Med-School decades ago, they're from our constantly evolving understanding of the brain. Today Benjamin sits down with Dr. Henslin to discuss the brain, and how it's much more than just where our passing thoughts come from. Our dreams are tied to our brain, and accomplishing them can be dependent on how we take care of it.
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Dr. Earl Henslin has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist, former part-time faculty member at the Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology at Biola University, La Mirada, California. Dr. Henslin is the author of seven books, and co-author of three books and numerous professional articles. He is a member of several professional organizations and helped in the founding of Overcomers Outreach to aid churches in establishing support groups. He has led seminars and retreats for lay people and professionals nationally and internationally. Dr Henslin has also been involved with coaching executives and helping businesses become "brain-healthy organizations."
For the past 20 years—working closely with brain imaging research pioneer Daniel G. Amen, MD—Dr. Henslin has been integrating brain imaging into the treatment of psychological, physical, and spiritual problems at his counseling practice, Henslin and Associates, a Christian counseling group in Brea, California.
Dr. Henslin has four married adult children and four lovely granddaughters.


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SG2 C Bp Gum Remover
The Kärcher SG2 Bp is the innovative solution that vaporizes gum with heat. Safe to use on stone, concrete and even carpet. Great for maintaining sidewalks, schools, and retail locations.
Turn up the heat on removing gum once and for all. Features a 1-year warranty and long-life lithium battery for extending working times. Vaporize gum in seconds: Biodegradable vegetable extract heats up debonding agents disolving gum without residue or mess. Low pressure fuel canisters are designed to ensure the delivery of proper fuel volume and safe operation. Ultimate portability: No cords or water required. The long-life lithium battery pack provides cleaning power for up to 8 hours. Lighter weight than many conventional battery back pack systems.
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Bruce Lee Slot
Those of you who have played slots in Vegas will probably be very familiar with WMS slot games and may well have come across the Bruce Lee slot. There are two versions of Bruce lee online now: the MoneyBurst version (reviewed here) and a Bruce Lee 'Dragon's Tale' which is a Super Multi-Pay game (4 reel sets). The MoneyBurst version of the Bruce Lee slot, while demonstrating some similarities, has a different layout to the Vegas land-based version and is similar to the Fortunes of the Caribbean slot game. You can plac this game at Slots Magic Casino.
The first thing you notice with the Bruce Lee slot is that the first two reels only have 2 symbols. In addition, each of the foor symbols is in facta reel in it's own right, similar to the concept behind IGT's Treasures Of Troy slot and White Orchid.
The other 3 reels are "normal" except that include stacked wilds. This means that, in theory, it is possible to fill all 19 positions with wild symbols (a feat which I have nearly achieved - see the screenshot!).
There are 3 similar free spin bonus rounds, one triggered randomly, one by getting 4 of the same symbol on the first 2 reels and the third by getting the bonus symbol on reels 3, 4 and 5. In the latter you get one guaranteed reel of wilds too.
Overall the Bruce Lee slot, similar to games like the Book Of Ra Deluxe game by Novomatic, IGT's Pharaohs Fortune slot and Playtech's Rome And Glory slot machine, is very volatile but if you can stomach long, mean streaks then it has the potential to be very rewarding. Ideally you need a bonus round to get the big paydays but you do also get some good payouts in normal play too thanks to the stacked wild symbols.
Other WMS slots now available to pay at Slots Magic casino include the Wizard Of Oz Ruby Slippers (plus two other WoO slots, 'Emerald City' and 'Wicked Riches'), Zeus, Palace Of Riches, Amazon Queen and Fortunes Of The Caribbean. Double MoneyBurst slots are also starting to appear including the new 'Elvis' themed slot (I will be reviewing this for slots.org.uk shortly).


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February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day everybody. I hope you're having a good one. My present today was to myself. I got another from my parents. It was an Up & Go. Thank you again, Mom & Dad. Medicare did not cover this, so they paid for it. The present to myself was, I stood up. The present from my parents was the Up & Go. It's a remarkable machine. It helps you stand up and walk by yourself. It will help me get better. A great gift.
Sometimes I wake up at night and I say, "What the Hell? I'm back at my parents!" I feel like I've gone through a wormhole. Let's recap what's happened to me real quick: imagine being my parents 30 years ago. Imagine going to highschool, going to college, getting a BFA degree, an associates degree, running across America, traveling around the world, moving to New York City, getting married, moving to South Hampton New York, moving to Australia, living there for 10 years, working a lot there. moving to Paris, working a lot there, moving back to South Hampton, NY, getting divorced, moving to New York City, working a lot there, working a lot again in Paris, moving back to New York, getting married again, building my dream house in Montauk, having a great baby, working in New York a lot, getting a traumatic brain injury, having 2 brain operations, getting divorced, and now back here my parents wonder what the hell happened. Was it all a dream? One hell of a dream. And like I said before, never think too much. I have to start over again. But, I've done it before, I'll do it again.
I was in my medical van coming back from rehab the other day, and there was another patient in the van with me. Poor guy, man this guy was messed up, but you know what, it could have been me! I've had a lot of help from my parents and my friends. I've been very fortunate. This poor guy was not as fortunate. He was stuck in a nursing home for 13 years. Hardly any therapy. Then he lived at home for 2 years with no therapy. The point is, you gotta get better through therapy. Time will only heal you so much. And you also need someone to look after you. You can't do it alone. I've learned one of the hardest things to do is ask for help. You shouldn't be afraid to ask for help. I really need it now, and it's cool. I've got a good support team. Remember, look out for each other.
I'll recap how I feel about what I'm going through. It's a good benchmarker. Lately I've been really tight in my face and neck as well as my hands and feet. It makes it very difficult to talk. I find that it's hard for people to understand me. I really do believe that at this stage, you know, 3 years later, it starts to become real mental. I find myself getting slightly panicky sometimes. I feel very claustrophobic. I guess it's because my brain is just like it always has been. I'm cognitively ok. I'm just physically messed up. You know, I can't walk properly. I'm dizzy. I could go on and on. I'm messed up, but I am getting better. It's just so damn slow.
O.K. Flashback: My flashback brings me to the ICU, and it was weird. I remember, I always felt like I had gloves on. I didn't but it felt like that. And I felt like I had plastic in my mouth. It was weird. When I think about what I went through, I don't think I could do it again. I guess when the body goes through what I went through, the body kind of goes into shock. It doesn't really register. It's starting to register now. I remember what I went through. It wasn't fun. Not a great way to spend 3 years. I think I'd rather be on a beach in Mexico, surfing and drinking margueritas.
One last thing: The picture above is kind of how I see now. It's how I've been shooting lately. I'm having a show in August. I'll keep you posted. Happy Valentine's Day everybody. Let me hear from you. Love, B. Nice


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Ronald Awatt, RB, Frenship
Whether by the hand of Amarillo's defense or other unforeseen factors, the Frenship running game was struggling Friday night against the Sandies, managing just 35 yards in the first half.
But the Tigers are deeper than just one man in the backfield this year, and head coach Brad Davis turned to a young pup to get the ground game going. That's exactly what sophomore Ronald Awatt did, rushing for 100 yards on just seven carries, including a game-clinching 71-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the Tigers up 35-10 at the time.
Look for Awatt's role in the offense to increase as district play rolls around, especially if he can be a spark like that.
Jordan Salas, WR, Cooper
One of the staples of Cooper's offense a few years ago was the jet sweep, a handoff to a receiver in motion. No one ran it better for the Pirates than Brett Salas.
Possibly because he was undersized, but most likely because he was speedy, Salas was a master at getting a big gain on the play, and even finding the end zone on occasion. Now, his younger brother is getting into the act at the same position, but not necessarily with the same play. Jordan Salas, a 5-foot, 8-inch, 154-pound sophomore, has nine catches on the year, three of them for touchdowns.
With the Pirates putting more emphasis on the pass this year, Salas' contributions will be a huge factor in Cooper's success this season.
Kaleb Reese, RB, Ralls
Reese was one of the top running backs on the South Plains last season, and he has showed little sign of slowing down in his senior year.
Reese is the No. 2 rusher on the South Plains in Class 1A behind Seagraves' Cory Kyle with 531 yards and nine touchdowns on 60 carries. He has 10 touchdowns total and leads all area 1A players in scoring with 70 points as the Jackrabbits have jumped out to a 3-1 lead. Their only loss was by three points to Tahoka.
If Reese keeps on his pace, the Jackrabbits will be right there battling for the district crown at the end of the season.
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Prediction Fulham vs Derby – Championship
Fulham and Derby play an important match this Monday to count towards the second leg of the semi-finals of the Playoffs of access to the Premier League, with the meeting to take place in Craven Cottage.
Fulham finished third in the standings with 88 points, with 25 wins, 13 draws and 8 losses.
With 79 goals scored and 46 conceded, he averaged 2.7 goals per game. His home performance was positive, adding 13 wins in the 23 days he played before his audience.
The team has a less good time, registering 2 losses in the last 2 matches.
Derby finished 6th in the Championship with 75 points, with 20 wins, 15 draws and 11 losses.
His ratio of goals counts 70 scored and 48 conceded, making an average of 2.6 goals per game.
His out-of-door performance was average, having won 8 of the 23 trips made to the league.
The team is going through an excellent moment, with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 matches.
Fulham vs Derby Prediction
In the first leg, Derby took a significant advantage in front of their supporters, winning by 1-0. I had the opportunity to watch this match, and Fulham was much superior even playing away from home.
The Derby was literally 3 times in goal and scored 1 goal, while the formation of Slavisa Jokanovic collected numerous clear situations to make a goal and could not complete successfully.
This time, I do not believe in another unlucky night for Fulham, who should be able to win and guarantee access to the playoffs final, remembering also his fantastic record in the mythical Craven Cottage, stadium where it has 12 triumphs in the last 15 matches realized there.
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SINGAPORE - The campaign messages of eight political parties contesting in the coming general election were broadcast on Thursday night (Sept 3).
Political parties that are fielding at least six candidates were eligible for air-time to broadcast their messages in four languages. There will be another broadcast on Sept 10.
All parties except the People's Power Party, which is fielding four candidates were eligible this election.
The English broadcasts on Thursday were aired at 10pm on Channel 5, and on two radio channels - 93.8 Live and Power98FM. There was also a broadcast on Channel NewsAsia at 11pm.
Speeches in other languages were broadcast on other channels between 9pm to 11.45pm.
Here is the Reform Party's English message in full:
Dear fellow Singaporeans,
For this GE we must ask why is Lee Hsien Loong in such a hurry to call an election?
The truth is that the PAP know they have failed. They have run out of ideas for bringing you a better life. They only know how to ask you to be self-reliant and tough, to put up with a bad job, to go without. In truth they only have one idea: to bring in cheaper and cheaper foreign labour to generate economic growth. This in turn drives your wages down and puts a squeeze on every aspect of our society.
Over the last four years Reform Party has worked with you on the ground and on national issues. That is why we ask:
If our economy is doing so well, then why is it that our elderly cannot afford to retire and roam the streets collecting cardboard?
Why is it that the sick cannot afford health care in hospitals where there are not enough beds?
Why is it only an elite 10 per cent of Singaporeans can afford housing with a share in the land?
Why can't the PAP return your CPF to you at 55?
Before you vote, I urge you to ask yourself one more question: where is all the money going?
Lee Hsien Loong says Singaporeans have to be self-reliant and tough but this toughness does not extend to our leaders and the artificial aristocracy they have created. The Government's own figures show it has run enormous surpluses and has huge reserves, yet it says that if we citizens want safety nets or more spending on health and education then taxes will have to rise. This is simply not true.
Reform Party promises to secure a fairer share of the national wealth for Singaporeans. We want to introduce an old age pension, child benefit for mothers, a minimum wage, a cap on foreign worker numbers, abolish Medishield Life premium for over 65s and under 18s, return CPF at 55, give you the chance to own the freehold of your HDB and a stake in GIC and Temasek.
The total extra spending for this will be less than 20 per cent of the Government's real surplus annually. But that 20 per cent will be tax payer money finally invested as it should be - in our only natural resource - our citizens.
Reform Party has assembled a team of candidates who all share the same desire to build a more vibrant, more caring and more robust Singapore. They are all elites. Elites of the heart.
We promise that if you send Reform candidates into Parliament that together or individually they will be fearless in demanding transparency and accountability on your behalf.
We know from past experience that Lee Hsien Loong stubbornly does not heed the calls to him to just listen to his citizens. Is that too much to ask? Vote wisely, vote for Reform and make him listen to you.
On election day, vote for a brighter tomorrow, today! Vote for the Reform Party!


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It has been a busy month for BST Auctions...we have added more key items to a constantly growing group of consignments. Some highlights include a near complete set of signed Goal Line Art cards, a couple nice N173 Old Judge cabinets, a vintage football ticket collection, and a beautiful T207 collection. Please contact us with any questions regarding consignment opportunities and/or being involved as a bidder in our auctions.
BST Auctions secured a number of key consignments at the National including a vintage football attic find from Canton, Ohio, a beautiful double signed Clemente letter to the Pirates from 1956, a near complete T206 set, as well a several other key additions for our first auction. We are excited about the response that we have received from collectors over the last month+ and feel that we could run a very strong auction at this moment. However, we have almost six months to add to our consignment base and will continue to improve our first offering until the deadline. Please check back to see some of the other items and new pieces as they are announced and/or uploaded.
BST Auctions will be occupying booths 2101 & 2105 at the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention. Please stop by and say hello. In addition to accepting consignments we welcome questions regarding our auction house, the vintage baseball, football and overall card and memorabilia markets.
Welcome to BST Auctions! As a fellow collector and hobby enthusiast I understand specifically the enjoyment a collection can bring as a diversion to the more serious side of life. As I sit and construct this blog, I am drawing upon 35 years worth of collecting experience. My collecting during that time has evolved, waxed and waned, and in many cases paralleled my experiences in life. So why collect? The answer to that question is complicated and specific to the individual; but a common thread that ties most of us together is that collecting fulfills a need to connect. Maybe it is a connection to another time in our life, sports teams or stars that we followed/follow, or perhaps some of us enjoy the social aspect of the hobby. For me it is all of those and more. The goal of BST Auctions is to provide the most positive hobby experience for both collectors and consignors and provide those connections not only by making vintage baseball, vintage football, and other sports and non-sports items available; but more importantly by offering fair, consistent, and friendly service.
If you have yet to register and would like to learn more about BST Auctions please visit our website at www.bst-auctions.com
Stay tuned for more blogging in the near future!
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Welcome to my Web page. I am a family physician at the Kaiser Permanente Bonita Medical Offices. I look forward to caring for you and your family.
I grew up in Los Angeles. My mother is Mexican and my father is Japanese. I have two brothers. One is an engineer and the other is about to become a family physician like his older brother. I received my Bachelor of Science in biology at California State University, Los Angeles. I completed post-baccalaureate studies at UC San Diego before completing my medical school training at the University of Wisconsin in beautiful Madison. I then completed my residency in family practice at a UCLA-affiliated program at Pomona Valley Hospital. I am board certified in family medicine.
To be a family physician is an absolute privilege. With this comes great responsibility in order to provide high-quality care. I am fortunate to be surrounded by an excellent staff and administration that I consider to be a family to me. As a single unit, we strive to provide high-quality care. We look forward to meeting and treating you all like our very own.
I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy hiking and fishing. Anywhere there is water, you know I'll be there.


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Join me next week, right here at Daily Food when I share with you and release the all new 3 minute video trailer to my new public television series, George Hirsch Lifestyle.
In every episode I invite you into my home-studio kitchen where I cook, bake, and even grill my mouthwatering favorite recipes, such as; apple strawberry rhubarb pie, oven-fried garlic chicken and pork tenderloin sliders. I also will take you to visit my favorite local places and sources for fresh ingredients—taking you behind the scenes to drop-in on sustainable artisan producers in the heart of the Hamptons.


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- ŠKODA announces incredible finance deals across the range
- 0% APR finance deals on Citigo, Rapid, Rapid Spaceback, Octavia and Yeti
- No minimum deposit when purchased with a ŠKODA Solutions PCP
- Deposit contributions of up to £2,000 mean great value for buyers
Winter may be approaching, but ŠKODA retailers across the country have launched a range of finance deals to keep the summer holiday spirit going. Thanks to low rate PCP finance, no minimum deposit and up to £2,000 of deposit contributions, ŠKODA's range of award-winning cars are now even more affordable.
The autumn deals start with the Citigo, which is available with 0% APR finance when bought with a ŠKODA Solutions PCP. In addition, ŠKODA will contribute £500 as a deposit, meaning buyers pay nothing up front and enjoy simple, interest-free payments. All models except the Citigo S are included in the offer – including the sporty Monte Carlo and ultra-frugal GreenTech variants.
Further up the range, Fabia buyers benefit from an even bigger deposit contribution of £1,500 and low rate PCP finance of 2.9% APR representative on a 42 month plan. Customers can also fund their Fabia purchase via a 0% Hire Purchase scheme that runs for 36 months and requires a 30% deposit.
The Rapid, Rapid Spaceback and Octavia are all available with 0% APR finance when purchased with a PCP, with the Octavia additionally attracting a deposit contribution of £1,000.
All models with the exception of the SE Technology are included in the offer. Rapid and Rapid Spaceback buyers benefit from a part-exchange bonus of £1,500 which can be added to the agreed value of any trade-in.
The range-topping Superb is now even more affordable thanks to a deposit contribution of £2,000 when purchased with a PCP. The deal is available across the range (except SE Technology) and attracts a low-rate interest rate of 4.9% APR representative.
Finally, Yeti buyers benefit from a generous £1,000 deposit contribution and 0% APR when purchased with a 42 month PCP. The deal excludes SE Technology models, but covers the range of the multi-award-winning range of two and four-wheel drive models.
Further information on ŠKODA's latest deals and offers is available from our showrooms in Bournemouth and Salisbury.


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My vets trip
Being the fine specimen that I am, I take my health very seriously, which is why when my annual health check popped up in the diary, I wasn't too worried about the vets trip. I secretly quite like the vets because they give me lots of treats for being a 'brave boy'. It's not even that bad- they check your ears and you obviously have to act like this is the worst thing ever (purely tactical to get more cuddles from the pretty vet). Wise beyond my years!


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autumn roadtrip adventures in iceland with zen thinking + happy campers // part one
i've never in my whole life been more drawn to a place as I have to iceland. i've been dreaming about going to iceland for the past few years. i knew just by seeing photos that there was something so unique and magical about it. i had to go!
oh a whim, after discovering that icelandair was now flying direct from vancouver, brian & i booked our tickets! we were over the moon with excitement. we weren't sure if we could wait three months for our adventure. it's all we talked about, iceland consumed our thoughts, even our dreams.
we didn't realize just how much iceland would blow our minds. we were constantly speechless the entire trip. the beauty & wonder was almost too much to take in. iceland is so pristine, rugged, ALIVE, untouched, magical, mysterious, moody, ever changing, it's unlike any place on earth!
we road tripped around the entire island, traveling 2576 km's in 11 days. we slept by roaring waterfalls, waking in the middle of the night to glowing volcano's & blankets of infinite bright stars above. endless beautiful waterfalls at every turn, glorious secret hot springs nestled by the ocean & countrysides, vast snow packed glaciers, wild open ocean, black sand beaches, magnificent & friendly icelandic horses, non stop rainbows, glacier lagoons, bright green vivid lava fields, and sooooooooooo much endless beauty.
if you want to really experience & explore iceland, i would 100% recommend renting a happy camper van. they are super cozy & have everything you need. comfy fold down bed, solar panels on the roof to heat the van & keep you warm at night, sink, running water, stove, fridge & they are super fun to adventure and see all of iceland in. a HUGE thank you to happy campers for helping making our trip a reality. we will for sure travel iceland in a happy camper again!
autumn was the perfect time for us to explore iceland as there is barely anyone there & you feel like you have it all to yourself. the weather is mild, the roads are clear, the colours are changing & you can book cheaper flights!
brian & i also continued the red dress project series here & found some really beautiful spots for photos. the red dress project: iceland series will soon be on our blogs.
enjoy the photos and GO TO ICELAND! it will change your life :)


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Exercise is very important in managing type 2 diabetes. But how much exercise do you need and what is the best way to get it? Continue reading "Exercise for Diabetics"
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Alpha-lipoic Acid – Self-experiment (1)
It is claimed that alpha-lipoic acid (aka thioctic acid) can relieve the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy from which I suffer. As I could not find reputable clinical reports on the Internet I have begun a self-experiment to find out whether these claims have any substance in fact. Continue reading "Alpha-lipoic Acid – Self-experiment (1)"


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Path of Exile - How to Make Your Final Izaro Fight Easier
This guide is about Mysterious Shrines and how they can help you going through labyrinth easier. I tried to make guide as simple as possible.
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Mysterious Shrines
First, I would like to start explaining what Mysterious Darkshrine is.. Long story short, it's shrine (surprisingly) which grants you with buffs until you leave the labyrinth. You can get one of the following buffs by touching the shrine:
Buffs you´ve earned can be spotted in the map modifiers (blue text under map informations).
Pretty amazing, isn't it?
Secret Passages
Now, when you do know what Mysterious Darkshrine is, you might ask where to find it and that´s what I will try to explain in this section. While going through labyrinth to kill every enemy you might noticed that there are rooms with no entrance.. you can see them in the minimap but there is no way to get into them.. Those rooms are secret passages, where you can find Mysterious Darkshrines.
In those pictures you can notice one tiny detail which can help you find a way into those Secret Passages. I am talking about tiny switch close to the place where passage shoul be. (Sometimes its reaaally hard to find it.) All you need to do know is press the switch, kill all enemies in passage, touch the shrine and hope in something usefull :)
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In the 2018 Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Data Book, New Hampshire was ranked as the number one state in child well-being. This is a great accomplishment for New Hampshire, but it highlights the critical need for accurate data in order to best support our children going forward.
We are faced with a challenge in the upcoming 2020 census. According to the Data Book, "The 2010 U.S. Census failed to count almost 1 million children younger than age 5." Undercounting children in the census has been a concern since 1980, and it is imperative that we solve the problem before the 2020 count.
Undercounting children in New Hampshire and across the U.S. is a problem, because the 2020 census data will be guiding government programs for the next decade. The data gained from this census will affect federal funding allocations, political representation, services and business investment, and further research.
Since many families are hard to reach with traditional census outreach, 9,000 New Hampshire children risk being undercounted in the upcoming 2020 census. With 14 percent of the Granite State's kids at risk of being undercounted, federally funded supports, like education, Head Start, SNAP, and CHIP, which have helped New Hampshire gain and keep the spot as the number one state to live, work, and raise a family.
Some reasons why kids miss getting counted include:
- A whole family isn't counted, because of complex, mobile, or homeless living arrangements or a lack of response.
- Kids live in a hard-to-count community, for instance a neighborhood where poverty is high and where multi-unit buildings and rental housing are more common.
- Census response doesn't record all family members. This problem is possible in a multigenerational household.
The 2020 Census will determine the future of federally-funded programs for the next decade, putting key drivers of child success and well-being at risk if children under 5 are not counted. Accurate data collection is critical for helping New Hampshire make informed policy decisions. Our state and local leaders must come together with all stakeholders to help reach hard-to-count households and ensure our 2020 Census is accurate.
Over $430 million of federal funds were spent on Granite State children for ten large federal programs in FY 2015. Since the brain is built from the bottom up, a child's early years are critical to his or her long-term success. Both federal and state-funded programs support the well-being of New Hampshire children under five.
It is important that we ensure that New Hampshire gets an accurate count in the 2020 census. This will be the first census to widely use the internet, so helping communities have access to the internet will be important. Making sure that we reach out to communities so they are engaged in the census is also key, and federal funding for the census will be critical.
Data is a valuable tool, and it is vital that we get accurate data in the 2020 census to ensure success for NH children.
Check out the full Data Book here:


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Today in Sacramento: Here's what you need to know for Tuesday
Yolo County e-cigarette ban will be discussed
Yolo County supervisors will discuss a proposed ban on e-cigarettes in county buildings and vehicles, indoor public areas and workplaces. The ban would apply to all places where traditional cigarettes are already prohibited. The board meeting begins at 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, 625 Court St., Room 206, Woodland.
Much more like fall
The Delta breeze is really blowing this morning, signaling a change in the weather. While Monday afternoon was pretty hot for late September in Sacramento (91 degrees), the conditions for walking the dog or going for a bike ride on Tuesday will be much more comfortable. The National Weather Service predicts a high of just 81 degrees Tuesday afternoon.
Capitol Speaker Series looks at voter turnout
The UC Davis Capitol Speaker Series kicks off with a discussion of the lack of turnout by Latino and Asian American voters in the 2014 elections, and what that means for the 2016 contests. Mindy Romero, director of the California Civic Engagement Project at UC Davis, is the featured speaker. The event runs from 2 to 3 p.m., Room 127, State Capitol.
Sacramento council to vote on park plans
The Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote on amending plans for a new park at Q and 19th streets to include two dog play areas. The park would still include a community garden and public plaza. The council meeting starts at 6 p.m., Council Chamber, 915 I St., Sacramento.
Things to do
- McKinley Library hosts a discussion of "The Third Plate" by Dan Barber, this year's OneBook Sacramento selection, at 6 p.m., 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento.


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At 20 I got married, tricking my wife into marrying me despite the fact that I would never have luscious hair for her to tousle. I think that she liked me despite that fact. Maybe it was my sense of humour.
Why do I bring all this up? Well, I want to be clear that I am comfortable with the way that I look. I shave what's left like Mr. Clean and go about my day. My Grandpa was a great man. My father is a great man. No big deal.
Now, on with it.
Recently I was hosting at the camp/retreat centre where I work. I was at the desk when a woman in her 30's came to the desk to ask for the Internet password. As I double checked the password from a piece of paper behind the desk the woman decided to give me more information. She said, "Yeah, someone thought they knew it, so they game me a password. They said that if it didn't work I should ask you. They said I should ask the Bald Guy."
Now I want to repeat things. I can be annoyed about this without being upset about being bald. The reason I am writing this is not to say that I am a sad little bald teddy bear and I want to crawl into a hole with all of the bald people and die. No, I have a great life, a great family, and pretty great health as well.
I am writing because what's the deal with people pointing out Bald people all of the time? I know its a very distinguishable feature, but that alone does not seem valid. Am I supposed to chuckle at her little quip? Is she including me in the joke? Does she want the password or not.
Let me make my point:
"They said I should ask the bald guy."
"They said I should ask the guy with the big nose."
"They said I should ask the fat woman."
"They said I should ask the cripple with the crutches."
"They said I should ask the short girl."
"They said I should ask the chunky girl."
"They said I should ask the guy with really bad acne."
"They said I should ask the Asian."
A distinguishable feature is usually something that you shouldn't point out. Why on Earth is it okay to distinguish bald people in this way?
Why couldn't I have just been "The guy behind the counter"? The weekend's guest were all women. It was a women's retreat! They could have just said "get the password from the guy" period.
It all reminds me of this.
***Language warning***
If there's one thing you can say is that the bald community is pretty easy going when it comes to all of the hate crimes that we suffer through. Larry and I both rant not because we are insecure with our baldness. Rarely will we even bring it up. We won't ask for special parking spots or tax breaks or anything. We just find it strange that people are able to be so oblivious in situations where they are clearly carrying out such blatant hate crimes.
Thus is the cross that I carry... not being bald, but having to put up with people pointing it out to me all of the time.


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Influencer Marketing Mistakes Great Brands Don't Make
Influencer marketing is all the rage, but it's also VERY EASY to botch the job. Based on our many B2B and B2C influencer campaigns, this tight eBook will save you from sadness.
Marketing is about campaigns. Word of Mouth is about movements. So says Spike Jones, Firestarter at Brains on Fire, the Greenville, South Carolina agency that has been lauded in a shopping cart full of articles and books.
A director of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), Spike has an incredibly clear picture of how word of mouth marketing can and should work. Seemingly unaffected by the somewhat nebulous nature of WOM, Spike's Change This manifesto on the topic is an absolute must-read. The Brains on Fire blog should also be on your RSS list.
One of the brightest and funniest minds in marketing today, Spike dispenses buckets full of 140-character wisdom in this inspirational Twitter interview, that surely will be remembered as one of the very best in the Twitter 20 interview series.
@jaybaer: 1. What's the most important way that Word-of-Mouth marketing differs from traditional?
@jaybaer: 2. If WOM is used to build credibility, does it only work with current customers/fans? Are you preaching to the choir?
@jaybaer: 3. So how do you integrate WOM into traditional marketing? Or can you? Does WOM live on an island?
@jaybaer: Yes, I imagine the messaging in traditional has to at least support/be believable in WOM. Quality indeed has to be job 1.
@jaybaer: 4. Glad you mentioned results. Do you define success metrics before you start? Are there data you use? Net Promoter?
@jaybaer: 5. Can you convince companies of the need for WOM, or do they "get it" before coming to @brainsonfire Do the rich just get richer?
@jaybaer: 6. Can WOM work for all brands? Fiskars isn't sexy, but you did it for them. Are movements available to all companies?
@jaybaer: 7. You've talked about WOM needing a soul. Does BoF do brand anthropology to find it for clients?
@jaybaer: 8. Seems like companies aren't very good at finding their own soul. Too close to it? They always focus on features, no?
@jaybaer: It's not about scissors, it's about what you can do with scissors.
@jaybaer: 9. The objective is always to turn customers into advocates, right? Can you describe how the BoF "Fan Cycle" maps this?
@jaybaer: 10. You and Geno are the faces of BoF (at least in social media). Is that "humanization" of BoF intentional? Important?
@jaybaer: 11. (from @blakegroup) Where does WOM live in most client companies? PR? Marketing? Customer Service? Who owns it?
@jaybaer: 12. You talk about "influencers" being unimportant. Contrary to what a lot of people are saying. Can you clarify?
@jaybaer: 13. Even though we're on Twitter, Word-of-Mouth is critical offline too, correct? How do you combine online/offline WOM?
@jaybaer: 14. If 90% of WOM occurs offline, is social media not a significant WOM component, is social media way overhyped or both?
@jaybaer: Social media isn't a conversation, it's one of the locations where the conversation takes place.
@jaybaer: 16. But don't you think as definition of SM continues to broaden, it's starting to encompass customer exp and WOM?
@jaybaer: 17. If WOM is about credibility, as more companies try to do WOM, is there a risk of consumer burnout?
@jaybaer: 18. You advise to have a "barrier to entry" (PDF) to join the movement. Flies in the face of having a Facebook fan page, no?
@jaybaer: 19. @brainsonfire gives away a lot of great content, you're active in @womma etc. Why so charitable with secret sauce?
@jaybaer: 20. You're located in Greenville, SC. How does that help @brainsonfire to be out of the glitz of NYC, LA, SF? Or does it?
Wow. Not even sure where to begin. Some serious gold from Spike in that interview. I think my favorite was "We want deep relationships. Not shallow ones with people that use a sign up form, look around and never come back." But, there are so many other great points.
Will you leave a comment on which piece of advice in this interview you can put into practice ASAP? I'd appreciate it.
Influencer marketing is all the rage, but it's also VERY EASY to botch the job. Based on our many B2B and B2C influencer campaigns, this tight eBook will save you from sadness.


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A CCTV Camera is a closed circuit TV camera, which creates pictures for the record and references. Many individuals these days utilizes CCTV camera, either in their homes or work spots to get the data about what is going on in and around them. It is the extremely helpful source and it is utilized all over the place. The CCTV cameras come in different brands and different sizes. Today, they have made such astonishing bits of a CCTV camera that you can't say or perceive one in the spot as they are so little and one can totally disregard a CCTV camera at a spot. With such a large number of brands making the CCTV cameras, it gets truly hard to choose the best ones, so specified beneath is a rundown CCTV brands, from where you can choose the best brand and any sort of CCTV you require as per your motivation. Here is a List of Top Ten CCTV Camera Brands in India.
- CP Plus:
This brand was set up in the year 2007, and it is the best CCTV brand in the nation, it is a trust worth brand and comes in different sorts like vault box, zoom, and shot.
- Hikvision:
It is a Chinese brand and it is one of the best brands in the nation that fabricates CCTV cameras. They have different sorts like Turbo HD, DIS cameras, CCD cameras and some more.
- Zicom Electronics Security Systems Limited:
It was established in the year 1994 and it has won the retail recompense for the best security application. They make some stunning CCTV camera and in different sorts like velocity arch, IR projectile camera, box camera, vault camera and some more.
- Dahuja:
It is a Chinese Brand and it is one of the best CCTV brands in the nation. It was established in the year 2001 and from that point forward they have been in the rundown of the main ten CCTV camera brands.
- Samsung:
It is one of the best electronic assembling organizations on the planet and there are CCTV cameras are one of the best. They come in different sorts like auto-advanced, CMOS, auto screen and some more.
- Sony:
It is Japanese brand and it is one of the best brands that is accessible in the nation. They catch the pictures pleasantly notwithstanding when there is no legitimate wellspring of light; it comes in different sorts of fixes, container, zoom, and mini dome.
- Vantage Integrated Security Solution:
It was established in the year 1990 and it is one of the best CCTV Brands that is accessible in the nation. They come in different sorts like Mini pinhole cameras, shading arch, high res camera, mount cameras, shading settled box cameras and some more.
- Vintrom Informatics Limited:
It was established in the year 1991, and they fabricate five lakhs CCTV cameras a month. It comes in different sorts like IP Camera, AHD cameras, PTZ camera, CCTV Camera and pinhole camera.
- Bosch:
It is German based organization and it is one of the brands accessible in the business sector. They offer a full reconnaissance answer to railroad stations, stadiums, airplane terminals and so on. They take superior quality pictures and come in different sorts.
- Hi Focus:
It is a universal brand from the UK and this organization makes some splendid cameras. They have a different stunning camera, which is great and comprehends the motivation behind the CCTV cameras. The different alternatives accessible are 620TVL HDIS, 720 TVL, 920 TVL are some of its sorts. They catch HD pictures and are exceptionally powerful and tough.


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8% of Luxembourg population in contact with Lyme Disease bacteria
A Luxembourg association called "Lyme Borreliosis" began life in early June this year, and aims to promote research, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease which is caused by a bacteria transmitted in ticks.
A Luxembourg association called "Lyme Borreliosis" began life in early June this year, and aims to promote research, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease which is caused by a bacteria transmitted in ticks. In the Grand Duchy, 8 percent of the population has been in contact with the Lyme Disease bacteria.
Sofia Araújo was bitten by a tick at a scout camp in Luxembourg in 2009 and contracted "Lyme Borreoliose" , also known as Lyme Disease.
"The incident occurred in 2009, but I didn't get treatment until 2010. I caught the disease while staying in scout huts. There was tall grass, around the camp and I was bitten by tick," said Sofia Araujo, president of the new association.
Lyme Disease is caused by bacteria, often transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. There may be up to 800 different symptoms but the most common are fatigue and body aches.
"At the start you may only have one or two symptoms, and later you may or may not develop the disease, so it is not an automatic thing if you're bitten by an infected tick. Today there are about 800 known symptoms, which vary from case to case. Fatigue and body aches are the most common," explained Sofia.
In the case of Sofia symptoms were joint problems, loss of consciousness, impaired hearing and vision. "Symptoms come and go, but the fatigue remains."
As for treatment, Sofia explained these are based on antibiotics, essential oils and plant extracts. However, because her diagnosis was late, it is not yet known whether the treatment is having an effect.
"There is not much information and at the beginning I had more severe symptoms and was told not much could be done and that there was no such disease. It was a shock because if I had received the treatment at that time as I do today, I would not be in the situation I am in now. I still have to finish an eight-week treatment, and I still can't say if it is working or not," sighed the Sofia, a 26-year-old Portuguese resident living in Luxembourg since the age of eight.
In Luxembourg, according to data from the Centre for Public Health Research (CRPS) and the National Health Laboratory, 16 percent of ticks are infected with Lyme Disease agents and 38 percent of forest workers and 8 percent of the general public have come in contact with the bacteria.
"Adult ticks can be found mainly in tall grass and smaller ticks in dead leaves on the ground. But they can also easily reach people through domestic animals," explained Sofia.
Bacteria of an infected mother tick can also can pass to her young. Cooking meat from wild animals that have contracted Lyme Disease may also be a risk factor for transmission.
"I've heard many people say that when removing a tick you should use oil or butter to make it easier or burn with a cigarette to kill it. But this is not true. While a tick is sucking blood there is no harm. It is only while being removed that a liquid can be excreted from the insect that could contain the infectious bacteria. The best is to remove with caution and try not to traumatise it. The less liquid excreted, the lower the chances are of being infected," advised the president of the association.
"The association already has some doctors and other members, but we would like more people to join and we also plan to create a website to share information to achieve a major goal. This is to collaborate with the Centre for Public Health Research in order to organise an information day about the disease in Luxembourg. CRPS and the National Health Laboratory are carrying out a study on the disease and we would like to partner with them," concluded Sofia.
In you are interested you can contact the association through its Facebook page (ALBLyme).
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Thursday's Sports In Brief
LOS ANGELES (AP) Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets caught the Los Angeles Dodgers sleeping.
Murphy stole an uncovered third base and went on to score the tying run, then hit a go-ahead homer off Zack Greinke to lead the Mets over the Dodgers 3-2 Thursday night and into an NL Championship Series matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
New York trailed 2-1 in the decisive Game 5 of the NL Division Series when, with three infielders on the right side and no one near third, Murphy strolled to second on Lucas Duda's fourth-inning walk and sprinted to third. Travis d'Arnaud followed with a sacrifice fly.
Murphy homered in the sixth for a 3-2 lead. He went 3 for 3 against Greinke, the Dodgers' No. 2 ace who couldn't stave off elimination for the second straight game. Murphy hit .333 in the series and homered three times off Greinke and Clayton Kershaw.
The Mets will host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 on Saturday night. The two teams have never met in the postseason.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nevada regulators ordered daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel to shut down, saying the hard-to-miss sites that have flooded the marketplace with TV and Internet ads cannot operate in the state without a gambling license.
The decision comes amid growing backlash by regulators and investigators, including New York's attorney general, after it was revealed employees often played on competing sites, raising questions about possible insider information being used to win.
Nevada regulators govern the country's main gambling hub in Las Vegas, and their actions could hold sway with regulators elsewhere.
NEW YORK (AP) – In a rare admission of discipline for game officials, the NFL has suspended a side judge and moved a back judge off a prime-time game.
The NFL suspended side judge Rob Vernatchi for one game for not managing the clock properly in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's game at San Diego on Monday night. After a kickoff that was not returned, 18 seconds ran off the clock. The side judge is in charge of monitoring the game clock, which is kept on the stadium scoreboard.
Vernatchi "will not officiate in Week 6 as a result of the failure to notice that the game clock was incorrectly started," league spokesman Michael Signora said. Signora added Vernatchi is being taken off the Signora said the status of the clock operator in San Diego, an NFL employee, is under review.
The NFL also has reassigned Greg Wilson, the back judge who missed an end-zone penalty in the final moments of Detroit's loss at Seattle the previous Monday night.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Brendan Steele had an ideal start to the new PGA Tour season at the Frys.com Open with a round that featured nine birdies, no stress and a simple explanation.
It gave him a one-shot lead over Jhonattan Vegas in ideal scoring conditions at Silverado, which has such subtle movement in the greens that the course doesn't always yield low scores even when players have a short iron into the putting surface.
Twenty-eight players shot 68 or better, and one-third of the field was in the 60s.
That included Rory McIlroy, who is between two seasons. The world's No. 3 player had numerous birdie chances and didn't convert nearly as many as he would have liked. What pleased McIlroy was the quality of his game from tee-to-green, far crisper than it was at the Tour Championship three weeks ago.
Three players did not finish because of darkness.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina cornerbacks M.J. Stewart and Mike Hughes have been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules, sidelining them for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.
In a release Thursday night, the school said Stewart and Hughes were suspended from team-related activities tied to an Oct. 4 incident in Chapel Hill. The release didn't specify exactly what rule they had broken, though a statement from coach Larry Fedora referenced an "altercation" and that UNC has worked with Chapel Hill police to gather information.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Cavaliers coach David Blatt said Thursday that LeBron James might not play for the remainder of Cleveland's exhibition season.
James sat out his second straight game against Indiana after not playing Tuesday against Atlanta. The four-time MVP is healthy, but the Cavaliers want to limit his minutes in the preseason. James has played in two of the five preseason games.
Cleveland finishes the preseason Sunday in Toronto and at home Monday against Dallas. The Cavaliers open the season on Oct. 27 at Chicago.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) – All 54 European soccer nations backed UEFA President Michel Platini's fight to clear his name and overturn FIFA's suspension.
The support, which was announced through a UEFA statement, did not follow a vote in the meeting of UEFA members at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland and offered no view on the case itself.
Platini and FIFA President Sepp Blatter were suspended for 90 days last week by the FIFA ethics committee following an investigation into a payment from soccer's world governing body.
While Blatter has been replaced at FIFA by acting president Issa Hayatou, Platini retains the UEFA presidency and salary despite officially being banned.
GENEVA (AP) – Asian soccer leader Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is looking to stand in the FIFA presidential election to succeed Sepp Blatter if he has enough support, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Sheikh Salman, a member of Bahrain's royal family, has until Oct. 26 to submit his candidacy which requires the backing of five federations to make the Feb. 26 ballot.
The Asian Football Confederation president would be stepping into the election void that is likely to be left by one-time favorite Michel Platini. The UEFA president's campaign for the FIFA leadership had been quickly backed by Sheikh Salman last July. But now Platini seems unlikely to pass election integrity checks after the candidate cut-off because he is suspended from world soccer while under an ethics investigation over a 2011 FIFA payment authorized by Blatter.


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ICS Publications - SPL
Talks (2)
- Seminars
- Stylianou, Y. (2012). From Stationary to Adaptive Sinusoidal Modeling of Speech with Applications to Speech Technologies and Voice Function Assessment, Interspeech, 09-13 Sept. 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA.
- Stylianou, Y. (2011). Marine Mammals Acoustics with Emphasis on Sperm Whales: Signal Processing Algorithms, (3 hours) for the Master programme in Telecommunications, University of the Basque Country, Nov. 2011, Bilbao, Spain.


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We're going out to celebrate the boyfriend's birthday tonight with a whole assortment of friends, and then tomorrow we're going back to Worcester to visit my famalamslam for L's FIRST birthday!! How time flies. She used to be such a peanut. Now she's just getting so big.
|Happy birthday L!