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Ah winter.
Posted by TwilightReap on September 22, 2010
Ah winter. Don't we all love winter? The snow, the cold, the sitting at your home drinking green tea for warmth warmth. Going out of the house and ski, build snowman, and make snow angels. Sleeping in all day.
Lets not forget about being milked by Bandai!
Starting off with one of the HG from 00, The HG 1/144 Brave Commander Test Type, Brave Regular Test Type which is basically an upgraded flag in the movie.
In my opinion the brave is one of the best design for a mobile suit even though like i said is just an upgraded flag. Do want this a lot, especially the commander type.
November release, 1,680 Yen
Secondly would be the HGAW 1/144 Gundam X Divider. I am sooooooooo glad I did not purchase the regular Gundam X. I prefer this one to the original a lot!
I was sure that Bandai would come out with this kit to milk our money. 😀
December release, 1,890 Yen
Thirdly, the Digimon Reboots Omegamon. My god I still can't believe that this is coming out as a plamo kit! When I heard about the S.H Figurarts, I was sure I was gonna buy that. But this! This came along and changed everything! The proportion on the Omegamon is a little screwed, The legs and arm are a little too bulky. However, that being said, I absolutely love the cape! Its a little strike freedomish but heck, it works! Also the detail on the arms are amazing! Look how detailed the Wargreymon arm is! Is soooo getting this!
November release, 3,990 Yen
Fourth, The recently announced MG 00 Qan[T]. This is such an epic win from Bandai. Very good choice to skip the 00 raiser and movie on the the Qan[T]. Also i prefer the Qan[T] design over the 00~ So yeah~Love how you can store the GN sword V in the side skirt~ wonder how its gonna be done. Also, for those who have watched the movie and saw the quantum system, Wonder if it will be incroperated into this MG. If it was, it would be so cool with Qan[T] GN Condenser all out~
November release, 4,725 Yen
Surely I can't end this without writing the PG strike Freedom. Really nothing but awe when I saw this. Just can't express it in word of how awesome this is.
December release, 26,250 Yen
So with all the yennie added up we are up to 38,535 Yennie! After converting it into SGD I came with the amount needed for my winter spree. 604 SGD.
Good lord.
Images from Ngee Khiong
3 Responses to "Ah winter."
September 23, 2010 at 12:42 pm
YAY FOR MG OOQ! (god ive been repeating this comment for a while XD) hahahahah *cross out HG OOQ out off list* now that's going to be something fun for my year end break!the humanoid porportion is working, and so far i dig the GN sword 5 grabbing palm!


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Water During Fitness Training
Drinking water during fitness training has a couple of benefits. As you might already know, water covers more than half the physical body. It is an essential nutrient that affects major body parts, including the skin, lungs, heart, brain, and bones.
"Water represents a critical nutrient whose absence will be lethal within days." – Barry Popkin, Food Science Researcher
Here is a list of the benefits of drinking water during fitness training:
1. Optimal performance in activities
Each time you sweat in an exercise, you lose a significant amount of water from your body. That is when you give way to dehydration. It happens when your body no longer has the sufficient amount of water that it needs.
At low levels, your ability to perform well at an activity declines as well. Thus, exposing you to unwanted conditions such as fatigue and reduced motivation. So, stay hydrated for optimal performance.
2. Improved cognitive functions
Dehydration also affects the way that your brain functions and perceives things. It could lessen your ability to discriminate between the items that you see as well as weakens your memory. During fitness training, remember that it pays well to be alert and conscious of your actions.
3. Happy and healthy heart
According to a scientific review, the position of your heart in particular exercise positions can affect the way that blood volume is distributed throughout your body. By keeping yourself hydrated, you help maintain your blood volume at a normal level. And with it comes a happy and healthy heart.
Final Thoughts
Water can be found in different food sources. To name just a few, there's watermelon, cucumber, soup, and beverages.
Thirst, however, does not necessarily mean that you need to drink more water. There are a variety of reasons that attract us to drink. Also, the amount of water that your body needs is relative to one's age and gender as according to the US Water Adequate Intake Recommendations.
Females who are 19 to 13 years old, for example, has a recommended water intake of 2.336 liters. Males under the same age group, on the other hand, are recommended to drink 3.189 liters.
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Another quick, easy, tasty and healthy lunch/dinner/snack idea when the weather is just too darn hot to cook. How about fresh tomatoes stuffed with tuna salad? This goes together in a snap--make your favorite tuna salad, cut a nice deep well in your tomatoes, place a heaping scoop of tuna salad in the tomato, eat!
Simple as can be! AND requires no oven/stove/heat whatsoever!


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Newsletter: February/
Changes to the 'backpacker tax'
From 1 January 2017, tax rates changed for working holiday makers who are in Australia on a 417 or 462 visa (these rates are known as 'working holiday maker tax rates').
If a business employs a working holiday maker in Australia on a 417 or 462 visa, from 1 January 2017, they should withhold 15% from every dollar earned up to $37,000, with foreign resident tax rates applying from $37,001.
Businesses must register with the ATO by 31 January 2017 to withhold at the working holiday maker tax rate.
If they don't register, they will need to withhold at the foreign resident tax rate of 32.5% (and penalties may apply to businesses employing holiday makers that don't register).
ATO data matching programs
Editor: The ATO has announced that it will be undertaking the following two data matching programs.
Ride Sourcing data matching program
The Ride Sourcing data matching program has been developed to address the compliance risk of the registration, lodgement and reporting of businesses offering ride sourcing services as a driver.
Editor: 'Ride sourcing' = Uber (basically).
It is estimated that up to 74,000 individuals ('ride sourcing drivers') offer, or have offered, this service.
The ATO will request details of all payments made to ride sourcing providers from accounts held by a ride sourcing facilitator's financial institution for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years, and match the data provided against their records.
This will identify ride sourcing drivers that may not be meeting their registration, reporting, lodgement and/or payment obligations.
Where the ATO is unable to match a driver's details against ATO records, it will obtain further information from the financial institution where the driver's account is held.
Credit and debit card and online selling data matching program
The ATO is collecting new data from financial institutions and online selling sites as part of its credit and debit cards and online selling data-matching programs, specifically:
n the total credit and debit card payments received by businesses; and
n information on online sellers who have sold at least $12,000 worth of goods or services.
The ATO will be matching this data with information it has from income tax returns, activity statements and other ATO records to identify businesses that may not be reporting all their income or meeting their registration, lodgement or payment obligations.
Can a UPE be written off and claimed as a bad debt?
Editor: A 'UPE' (or 'unpaid present entitlement') arises where a trust makes a beneficiary entitled to an amount of the trust's income (and therefore the beneficiary may have to pay tax on their share of the trust's taxable income that year), but that amount has not been physically paid to the beneficiary.
If the beneficiary never receives payment from the trust, they may want to write their entitlement off as a bad debt, and claim a tax deduction.
The ATO has released a Taxation Determination explaining their view that there is no ability to claim a 'bad debt' deduction where a beneficiary of a trust writes off as a bad debt an amount of a UPE.
This is because of the technical wording of the tax legislation regarding claiming deductions for 'bad debts', which requires the debt (e.g., the UPE) to have been previously included in the beneficiary's taxable income – however, a beneficiary is not taxed on the UPE itself. Instead, the amount of the UPE is used to calculate the amount to include in their assessable income (and this may be different to the actual amount of the UPE).
Archie Pty Ltd ('Archie') is a beneficiary of the Linus Family Trust ('Linus'), which rents out a property.
In the 2014 income year, Linus's trust income (made up of net rent) was $25,000, but its net (taxable) income was actually $20,000 (thanks to a 'capital works deduction' of $5,000).
Archie was made presently entitled to 100% of the trust income (i.e., $25,000). As a result, it was also assessed on 100% of the net (taxable) income of the trust (i.e., $20,000).
The $25,000 was not paid to Archie (i.e., it was recorded as a UPE) and was invested by Linus in a related entity, but during the 2017 income year it was clear the investment had failed and was now worthless.
Archie was now well aware that Linus was no longer in a position to satisfy the UPE and wrote the $25,000 off as a bad debt.
Can Archie claim a deduction for the bad debt?
No. While the debt is clearly bad and has been written off as such, no part of Archie's UPE (of $25,000) was included in its assessable income. Rather, Archie included its share of Linus's net (taxable) income of the trust (i.e., the $20,000) in its assessable income.
Deductibility of expenditure on a commercial website
The ATO has released a public taxation ruling covering the ATO's views on the deductibility of expenditure incurred in acquiring, developing, maintaining or modifying a website for use in the carrying on of a business.
Importantly, if the expenditure is incurred in maintaining a website, it would be considered 'revenue' in nature, and therefore generally deductible upfront.
This would be the case where the expenditure relates to the preservation of the website, and does not:
n alter the functionality of the website;
n improve the efficiency or function of the website; or
n extend the useful life of the website.
However, if the expenditure is incurred in acquiring or developing a commercial website for a new or existing business, or even in modifying an existing website, it would generally be considered capital in nature (in which case an outright deduction cannot be claimed).
Editor: Please contact us if you want any guidance about the ATO's latest views on this important issue.
Easier GST reporting for new small businesses
The ATO has notified taxpayers that, from 19 January 2017, newly registered small businesses have the option to report less GST information on their business activity statement (BAS).
Therefore, if you plan to register for GST after receiving this Update, we can help you access the reporting benefits of the simpler BAS early.
Editor: From 1 July 2017, small businesses generally will only need to report GST on sales, GST on purchases, and Total sales on their BAS.


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The Spring 2010 DML Short Course schedule has been posted! View now.
The Digital Media Lab in Clemons Library is offering 2-hour courses in everything from video editing to sound design to animation. Learn how to use software like iMovie, Photoshop, and InDesign — or improve your existing skills. Courses are available to faculty, staff, and students.
The short courses will take place during the evening from March 15 – 26 (the two weeks following Spring Recess). View the schedule to see the course listings and reserve a seat! Please do not sign up unless you are committed to attending.
Please direct any questions to Alexa Miller (email@example.com), the short course coordinator for Spring 2010.


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Feb 13 (Reuters) - Australian pharmaceutical behemoth CSL Ltd said on Wednesday its first-half profit grew 10.1 percent following stronger drug sales in the United States, and raised its full-year guidance to the upper end of an earlier provided range.
Net profit for the six months to Dec. 31 came in at $1.2 billion on a constant currency basis, compared with $1.1 billion last year, Australia's fifth-largest listed company said in a statement.
CSL said it now expected fiscal 2019 net profit to be around the upper end of the previously provided range of $1.88 billion to $1.95 billion on a constant currency basis.
The company, which does significant business in the United States, declared an interim dividend of 85 cents per share, up from 79 cents last year.
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A recent article in InformationWeek made some very interesting observations about the latest IT Trends Study from the Society for Information Management. First, it reinforced earlier findings by other surveys that two of the top three priorities for CIOs are analytics and business intelligence as well as cloud computing & services. Secondly, the lead researcher Leon Kappelman made a very important point. Discussing the usual rhetoric around IT-business stakeholder alignment, he said:
The 'alignment' measure has always bothered me because it's an us vs. them thing. IT is the business. IT leaders think: I'm a business person, not an IT person. It could mean we need a new definition of the measure.
Kappelman's point highlights the long overdue shift in perception of IT from a service provider to a fully-fledge business contributor. It also underscores the importance of IT leaders to use business-level analytics, such as IT business metrics, to both measurably improve IT performance and visibly quantify the impact IT initiatives have on the rest of the business. This is exactly what leaders of other lines of business do to manage their respective organizations. If IT is the business, then why should CIO's settle for anything less?
CIOs should look for three key benefits as they think about analytics for the IT function:
- A tailored set of IT performance metrics – The CIO should be able to quickly and reliably assess her business and implementation results. A well thought out analytic application will provide actionable analysis using visual dashboards while sourcing data from various sources of interest in measuring performance of the IT business. While many of these would be IT operational metrics (such as conformance with various SLAs agreed upon with lines of business), what makes these more impactful is the addition of financial context to these measures. A CIO can use this to measure the fully loaded cost of providing a services, optimize their spending to provide the most business impact and have a fact based discussion with the business stakeholders
- A common business vocabulary: A CIO must measure, analyze and project his business the same way his peers such as the CMO of GMs of business units do. The dashboards provided by the analytical application can be exposed to the lines of business and can incorporate data and metrics pertinent to them. The result? Transparency leads to alignment.
- Cloud-based, cost efficient and easy to use: There is no easier way to showcase the power of the cloud than to leverage a cloud based analytic application, especially one that sources most, if not all, its data from cloud sources. As CIOs very well know, the lines of business owners are in fact the biggest drivers of moving to cloud based cost effective, easy-to-deploy applications. Furthermore, business users now expect a consumer grade experience and a choice of user interfaces including tablets and smartphones. Finally, the information should be ubiquitous and timely. A range of interfaces and the ability to proactively push metrics and dashboards through email and to mobile devices makes this possible.
The survey points out that the largest portion of time CIOs spend is evangelizing IT and business contributions. It seems to me that there is no better way to do this than to measure and then share specific and tangible analysis on the performance and business impact of the IT function – through a cloud based analytics application. What do you think? Let us know.
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BUCHAREST: Stere Gulea's Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time / Moromeții 2 is about to become the most successful film of the year, with 154,137 admissions and 429,013 EUR / 1,973,464 RON gross after the third weekend. It is ranked 39th in the general chart, way ahead other Romanian films.
Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time, produced by Libra Film and distributed by Transilvania Film, is followed in charts by the documentary Untamed Romania / Romania neîmblânzită by Tom Barton-Humphreys, which was produced by the British/Dutch company Off the Fence, but was funded by Auchan Retail Romania and the environmental NGO The European Nature Trust. Untamed Romania, distributed by Transilvania Film,is ranked 61st with 81,426 admissions and 251,608 EUR / 1,157,400 RON gross, and it is followed by the comedy Pup-o, mă! by Camelia Popa, ranked 96th, with 22,394 admissions and 79,388 EUR / 365,185 RON gross (according to Cinemagia.ro). Pup-o, mă! is an independent production distributed by Videomix.
Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time, a sequel to the acclaimed 1987 The Moromete Family / Moromeții directed by Stere Gulea, had a very thorough marketing campaign and release strategy. It had 52,000 admissions after the first weekend and it was seen in theatrical release, special screenings and avant premieres altogether by 70,878 people. The official premiere was preceded by several avant premieres outside Bucharest and even in the capital city the official premiere was preceded by three avant premieres.


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Production down to 1.67m barrels as price rises above $50
The Federal Government's anticipated revenue have further been constrained by the renewed attacks on oil facilities by Niger Delta militants.
In Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State this week, there was an attack. A section of the Tebidaba-Brass pipeline along Azuzuama- Ikienghenbiri creek in Bayelsa State that belongs to Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), an arm of the Italian oil giant Eni, was blown up.
The NAOC on Tuesday declared force majeure on oil exports Brass crude, the second in a month. Force majeure is a legal concept that absolves companies from liabilities of contractual obligations due to factors outside its control. ENI said its production was cut by 4,200 barrels per day.
An attack in the area on May 18 resulted to a shutdown of some 1,000 barrels bringing a cumulative production loss to 5,200 barrels of the oil firm's share of crude output
Shell and ExxonMobil had earlier halted production temporarily following leaks and vandalism of oil pipelines. Shell declared force majeure after continued attacks on its Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL).
Shell stated that the force majeure was invoked following a leak at the Nembe creek, which may result into more unavoidable accidents. It added that repairs on the 90-kilometre trunk line were being carried out by AITEO Eastern Exploration and Production Company. It is ot known when the repair will be concluded.
ExxonMobil also declared temporarily force majeure on its Qua Iboe crude grade because of obstructions along a bridge leading to its Forcados terminal, which has been resolved.
Eni spokesperson confirmed the developments in a short e-mail. It said: "I can confirm the attack to the Ogbaimbiri – Tebidaba pipeline, with 4,200 barrels per day of production affected. I can confirm that force majeure has been placed on Brass oil exports from May 22, 2016."
Nigeria's oil production levels have been severely attacked by the activity of militants with the resurgence of militancy costing the nation as much as 800,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
The continual attacks prompted President Muhammadu Buhari to order enhanced security in the region. Nigeria relies on oil sales for 70 percent of government revenue but income has been hit by the global fall in oil prices since mid-2014 and increased militancy.
Buhari has begun programmes and policies that would in the next few years make Nigeria independent of oil revenues for survival. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also said production is now at 1.67 million barrels per day (bpd) against a budgeted 2.2 million bpd, which was further confirmed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, during a special session with members of the House of Representatives.
The monthly allocation from the Federation Account for April shared on Wednesday among the tiers of government fell by N18.2 billion.
The Federal Government, states and local governments, shared N281.500 billion for April campared to N299.747 billion shared for March.


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A Mattress Cleaning Business might be for you if you have actually attempted whatever to contain your allergies, yet seem like it is not enough. As opposed to purchasing the equipment to clear your textile furnishings and mattresses of allergens, you could additionally help others in your area to really feel the alleviation and make excellent revenue at the exact same time. Mattress cleaning companies have been offered for around 12 years in Europe, and also are now launching in the United States. Regardless of where you live, this business has essentially no competitors, and serves to all individuals. If you think it is really costly to begin, you are wrong.
You can locate mattress cleaning service franchises or companies intending to establish dealers. You will certainly acquire a franchise business or certificate, and also begin your company. In any case the firms consist of the devices, training, support and marketing devices to assist get your mattress cleaning service operating. Each firm supplies its very own system at its own cost, however they typically begin concerning $3,000 per system and you will possibly intend to buy even more after that one system. The up side of this mattress cleaning company is that you will certainly see a profit fairly swiftly. You must do some things prior to buying your franchise business or permit.
The first thing is to get in touch with your neighborhood and state governments to learn the laws and also needs you will certainly need. You ought to likewise talk to your insurance coverage agent to inquire about insurance policy needs for your mattress cleaning service. Ensure you have these prior to you open up for business. You could likewise wish to check out the Small business web site or go to the regional office and also get a copy of valuable types and an example business strategy to make use of to assist you start your company. These kinds will help you respond to inquiries, and budget your financial investment. It will certainly additionally help you to discover any kind of items you might have not assumed of or ignored before opening.
If you need aid financing your mattress cleaning services, you will certainly need this paper and a proposal. Never get inhibited. When you have financing and also have actually purchased your mattress cleaning organization franchise or certificate, make use of the tools the company has given you. Market, focusing on the capacity to clean allergens out of material furniture and cushions. Every person has furniture and beds and everybody desires those things clean. пране на матрак works to your advantage to get clients. Remember to send a sales letter to regional medical facilities and also resorts introducing the opening of your incredible mattress cleaning organization.


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History of the School
In 1981, the Chicago City Day School was founded. At this elementary school, which celebrates childhood, children receive an education which is both rigorous and nurturing.
The founding headmistress, Galeta Kaar Clayton, continues to guide the School with the vision of a place for childhood learning in an enriched academic, aesthetic, and morally active environment. First and foremost an advocate for children, Mrs. Clayton's vision of school has often been expressed as a place where children must feel safe, where they can find happiness, and can be challenged to take academic risks.
An understanding of the School's particular history is key to appreciating its consistency in mission and philosophy. Starting with 23 children in a church basement and a small cadre of teachers, staff, and trustees, Mrs. Clayton's vision has been positively embraced and implemented by an ever-expanding school community. It is a vision articulated in the daily encounters of teachers with students, in faculty meeting discussions, and the evolving curricular and activity choices scheduled. It is a vision from which the Board of Trustees and parent body have built a two-acre campus that now accommodates over 275 students in a state-of-the-art multiplexed facility.
To this day Galeta Clayton is still the Headmistress, and many of the original faculty and Board members are still at the School. Although the School has experienced enormous growth, the original vision is still in place. The Chicago City Day School is a beautiful example of a dream for excellent and caring education come true!


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"Public health guidelines, food pyramids and plates, high-fat, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-GI, high-protein, low-sugar, low-fat, low-cholesterol, Paleo, Atkins, fruitarian, alkaline, blood type diets, raw foods, fasting, cleanses, detoxes… it's a minefield of weird and wacky, contradictory nutritional information and dietary advice out there."
So where do you turn? What is right and what is wrong? We'll just as Kate Skinner stated, when it comes to nutrition the world is filled with many contradictory "do's & don'ts" pulling you in every direction. For every article promoting one theory there are ten more declaring hogwash!
I enjoyed reading Kates Blog on fine tuning your b/s radar when it comes to nutrition. Brief as it may be, it is spot on. Your body knows best.
"L-i-s-t-e-n to your body. If you're legitimately craving salt or sugar (gasp!) but avoiding sweet and salty foods like the plague, question the physiological reasons for your natural cravings. If you're loading up on supplements in your quest for nutritional nirvana then you might want to think about if and/or what your diet is actually lacking, and whether it's possible to correct any issues without popping a nutriceutical (or many). Really want to jump on the 'detox' bandwagon? Educate yourself about how your liver functions to naturally 'detoxify' the body each and every day, without the need for some wacky cleansing routine (besides, going on a 'detox' suggests an initial 'tox' or post-detox 'retox', no?). If you're choking down vast quantities of Brussels sprouts and broccoli daily because of their on-paper nutritional profiles, at the cost of a whole lot of digestive grief, maybe, just maybe, they're not the best foods for you. Trust your gut – quite literally!"
Check out her blog and what she had to say about what is right when it comes to an individual's nutrition:
- See more at: http://www.nutritionbynature.com.au/blog/finely-tune-your-bs-radar#sthash.XimBoFVg.dpuf


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Degrees & Requirements
The Department of Business Administration offers students four B.S. degrees: Accounting, Management, International Studies and Business and Business Teacher Preparation.
B.S. in Management
A broad-based background in business administration leading to employment or graduate study. The curriculum includes accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, information systems, and commercial law. Advanced course offerings include international business, leadership, personal financial management, and management strategy.
B.S. in Accounting
Prepares students for employment in industry, public accounting as well as the governmental and non-profit sector. This program also prepares students for graduate study in business or accounting. The accounting major offers all the accounting courses required to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam in Virginia and will continue to do so.
In addition to the above degree programs, you also may choose studies to complete a minor or an interdisciplinary program such as International Studies. You also will take courses in quantitative methods and a general studies core of courses.


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The college name, St Joseph's College, is reflective of the religious identity and spiritual charism of the Sisters of St Joseph and of its foundress, St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.
Mary Mackillop began her visionary educational work in South Australia 150 years ago in the 1860's in Penola, South Australia. Her fundamental premise was to bring education and faith to those who were poor and marginalised, delivering to them an opportunity of liberation and the hope of a better life. She was passionate about the plight of children, would not stand for their mistreatment or abuse and was uncompromising in her stance on the value and importance of education and service. It was this premise that sees our College reflect on her attributes and select the motto "The Courage to Love, Learn and Serve".
It is with these words will shape our students, staff, parents and community and how we will measure our success.


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Justin Bieber Talks Mustaches, 'Men in Black' and 'Boyfriend' Video
Immediately after Justin Bieber premiered the video for 'Boyfriend,' he sat down with MTV's Sway and a host of (all female) fans to chat about the clip and other critical topics, like his mustache, his inability to grow other forms of facial hair and his cameo in the latest installment of 'Men in Black.'
Here's what we learned about J to the B as he conversed with Sway and his fans in a loose Q+A fashion. So what fun tidbits did we learn about the megastar?
He has a mustache that he has to shave down, since it comes in really thick. Is that wishful thinking, Biebs? No one loves you more than your friends at PopCrush, but you and facial hair don't seem to belong in the same sentence … yet.
"My mustache comes in really thick," he said, trying to convince the fans. "I have to shave it down. I am trying to get scruff, it's not working."
He has three cars: a Range Rover, a Fisker and a Smart Car. The Rover is his fave, since he put a lot of work into tricking it out.
On weekends, he works, goes to the movies, plays board games and video games with friends. And speaking of his friends, they hit each other in the balls. "No one wants to get hit," he said. "When you are not paying attention and someone gets you, it's not a good feeling."
The Biebs takes his work as serious as heart attack. "If I am in the studio, it's not time to mess around. We are in there to work. There is a beat and I am usually writing to the beat, or I play my guitar."
He doesn't want to have a featured guest on every song on 'Believe,' since he needs the album to be about him, and not just about who he is working with.
He is in the new 'Men in Black' movie for "two seconds. It was the smallest thing. They showed me and I was like, 'Where was I? They showed me again and I was on the screen for a second." He plays himself.
The Biebs does not regret the fame. "Sometimes, it is hard, when I am being with my family and friends, and I think about it, but it's all worth it."
If he were an animal, he'd be "a tiger or something, a lion. At the top of the food chain." Crunch Berries and Frosted Mini Wheats are his favorite cereals. His favorite soup – yes, someone asked! -- is broccoli cheddar. Something tells us that Campbell's will see a spike in sales of that flavor among the 18-and-under female demographic.
He and his team chose his pretty 'Boyfriend' co-star based on who looked best on camera. As for those swaggy sneaks he wore in 'Boyfriend?' Those aren't 14 karat. It's spray paint!


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Daily Dish: Parent's Letter to League Board of Directors Canadian Junior Hockey News
Thursday, 7 Feb 2019
Stephen Heisler
In yesterday's Daily Dish, about the situation with the owner of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League's Kerry Park Islanders, it was mentioned that we may be able to print the letter written to the league.
We've been protecting players on this site since the beginning, and that will continue today. The parent and player's name will remain stricken from the letter as a result of that policy.
So with that said, let's get right to it.
I am contacting you to advise you of the unethical, threatening and borderline illegal behavior of Amar Grewal, the owner and general manager of the Kerry Park Islanders with regards to his demanding additional funding contrary to the signed player agreement we entered into on October 6th, 2018, which is attached as an enclosure.
When my son was released by the CJHL team and picked up by the Kerry Park Islanders, we agreed to pay $3675 CAD for the season, $250 CAD for league fees, $200 CAD for import player fees, and $0 CAD for billet fees. Based upon the agreed upon payment plan between Mr. Grewal and myself, I have paid those fees in total, see associated receipts which are attached as enclosures.
We also agreed to billet our son with Mr. Grewal at his rental property in Mill Bay along with his son and two other players. As such, Mr. Grewal became the billet family in addition to the owner. Based on a subsequent telephonic conversation I had with Mr. Grewal on either December 16th or 17th, he indicated he allowed other members of the team to socialize at the residence and did not put any limits on the frequency or number of team members allowed at the residence, which in essence became known as the "team house."
On an unrecalled date in November, my son told me that Mr. Grewal was very upset because someone, likely associated with the team, damaged the garage door frame of the house with what looked like a vehicle. It is my understanding that no one from the team admitted to causing the damage and Mr. Grewal told the players living in the team house that if no one admitted to it, he would simply charge their families for the damage. My son assure me that he did not cause the damage nor did he know who did. I advised my son not to worry about it since he does not have a vehicle or a Canadian driver's license and it would be unfair for Mr. Grewal to blame him and charge us.
Prior to the holiday break, my son informed me that all the players living in the team house needed to pack up their belongings and move them out prior to departing for the break. He told me that since no one was living there over the break, the property owner did not want their belongings stored in the house. Although it seemed unusual, I did not inquire further.
On either December 17th or 18th, Mr. Grewal telephonically contacted me. During our conversation, he admitted the reason the players were required to remove their belongings was because he was being evicted from the residence by the property owners due to the damage caused to the garage door frame. He noted that he had not shared this information with any of the affected players. He claimed that the property owners were retaining his security deposit to repair those damages. He indicated his desire was to recover those monies by charging each players' family a portion that equaled $750 CAD per family.
Although I understood his frustration, I noted that aside from my son not causing the damage, we could not afford to pay him those additional charges. After a long conversation in which Mr. Grewal complained about the money he was losing as a team owner and no one caring about his situation, I told Mr. Grewal that we simply could not afford to pay the addition costs. The conversation was very cordial and ended with what I believed to be an understanding that he would not bill us.
On January 14th, 2019, I received an email from Mr. Grewal with an attached invoice of $750 CAD for a 25% share of a damage deposit. The invoice, which is attached an enclosure, was dated January 2nd, 2019, but was not sent until January 14th, 2019. I highlight the gap between the invoice date and its delivery as it was dated well in advance of the trade deadline but was not delivered until well after.
I subsequent email exchanges between Mr. Grewal and myself, I initially reminded him of our previous conversation regarding not pursuing this and commented that I would like to discuss this further with our family advisor, who has been a professional and quality sounding board for our family regarding our son's transition from youth to junior hockey.
It quickly became clear in Mr. Grewal's email responses that not only was he implying a threat that this situation could negatively impact my son's hockey but he has arbitrarily attempted to modify our written player agreement by seek to charge us in USD for not only the "damage deposit" but also unspecified "extra" expenses. He also demanding we pay him $550 for billeting after February 22, 2019 as he claimed the player agreement only covered the season and not the playoffs. He mockingly noted that since we can afford a "Hockey Advisor", he can modify our contract.
At this point, my goal became to protect my son from an owner who felt justified in extorting money from us and threatening my son's hockey career. I attempted to diffuse the situation by trying to explain the financial burden this placed on my family and noted the fact as a US Coast Guard employee, the US government shutdown meant I had not current source of income to even pay the demanded funds.
Mr. Grewal's subsequent response continued to mock our use of a family advisor and made it clear he was not willing to negotiate the "damage deposit" but agreed to accept three payments of $250 but pushed me to provide credit card information to be used to cover the disputed invoice.
Although I had no intent to provide someone who has proven themselves to be this dishonest with my credit card information, I again tried to diffuse the situation in order to protect my son by apologizing, requesting his understanding of our financial situation and agreeing to pay Mr. Grewal $750 CAD by February 1st, 2019, which required that I take a signature loan from our bank as I am without any source of income during the US government shutdown. I sent Mr. Grewal a personal check for the equivalent of $750 CAD via FedEx which was delivered on January 23rd, 2019.
I have include copies of my recent email exchanges with Mr. Grewal as an enclosure to this letter.
In addition to our situation, the team has recently cancelled bus transportation for two away games on January 16th and 30th. There are also recurring rumors circulating amongst the team members that billet fees being paid to Mr. Grewal are not being routed to billet families. I believe that all of these issues may merely be a small indication of underlying significant financial issue with the team and I am fairly confident, Mr. Grewal will demand additional monies from us as the regular season winds down and the playoffs begin. Based on this, we are transfer our son out of Kerry Park and moving him to a league within the US for the remainder of the season.
I hope you can understand why I was apprehensive to bring this to your attention when it happened. I truly believe that Mr. Grewal would have retaliated against my son and by the time the situation was resolved, the damage would have been done and my son would have paid a much higher price with regard to the rest of his hockey season.
I cannot image that this type of behavior is condoned by or representative of the VIJHL. Although I doubt we will ever recoup the monies Mr. Grewal extorted from us, I can only hope this information will be of use to your league and steps can be taken to ensure this of situation never affects another family or player.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. I have also forwarded a copy of this letter and associated enclosures to our family advisor, Mr. Stephen Heisler, for his awareness.
Yea, that happened and Amar Grewal is that kind of owner. I'm just going to let the parent's letter speak for itself and call it a night.
Stephen Heisler
Stephen Heisler has spent a lifetime in the game of hockey. Stephen is also working with individual teams, coaches, and players as a director with Victorious Hockey Company. Stephen, his wife Deysi, and four children reside in Orlando, Florida.
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Hmmm, so Tuesday was my last entry eh… well quite a lot has happened since then. So it has.
We got a car… that was probably the most important thing really, as it meant we could get out and see and do things at the weekend. It's a pretty stylish Toyota Corona. 2L engine, massive boot, 1986.. we'll see how this goes. I kinda hope it passes it's W.O.F. (Warranty Of Fitness) every car over 5 years old, I think, has to have this done every 6 months.. It's something like that anyway.
So if we pass that it'll be plain sailing until May, which would really be nice, may have to get it fixed up a little first, not for anything major mind! but the steering feels a little loose sometimes and taking it over 90kmph it gets a little hot, it seems.
But sure twill be grand.
Oh, so we got that on Tuesday evening.. rest of the week… well job hunting again, I really ought to get a little more serious about it all really, I'm being slightly lazy and hoping something magical will fall into my lap. Could happen ;)
But just not yet. Maeve has landed herself a pretty excellent – experience wise- job implementing (inflicting? ;) ISO-9000 on a department in a hospital… they're going to just *love* computers (which they don't use!) still.. going to be awesome experience anyway.
As you can see from this pic, looking for jobs is damn stressful sometimes.
Mind you, my friend Keith in Oz was telling me to keep the labouring up, that it's totally casual and you learn loads… hmmmm still not super sure about that one (though it's entirely possible I may be left with little alternative) see what you can do with an honours degree these days – opens doors I tell you – Opens Doors..
So yes, I am now the only unemployed bum left in the house.. still, could be worse! do get the chance to see the place and chill out reading a little, writing a little, it's kinda cool – heading off during the day for a bitta' bouldering in town.. defiantly has it's ups…
What else… yes, so no job as of yet for me, and on Saturday then we took our car
up to the mountains. It was kinda funny, for a long time it seemed like we were driving through Irish countryside… (well except that we knew we were in New Zealand – we weren't actually confused at all ;)
and then we came round a corner in the road and saw this :
Which reminded us that we definatly weren't in Ireland.
So on we went up to a place called castle hill. Apparently according to this page, the Dalai Lama said that Castle Hill was "The energy centre of the Universe"
So there, I was at the energy centre of the universe at the weekend.
Which was nice.
And I really do have to put lots more pics up sometime… but this is one pic (really did not take enough – too busy experiencing the energy which seemed to be coursing through my body.. the DL was dead right, I can now stop traffic with a mere thought. Very Strange Altogether. But that's what happens when you go to the energy centre of the Universe.
The whole Universe.
ok, enough of that… so yes. looks a little like this :
So that was Saturday during the day. Takes an hour door to door, which is fine really, almost makes it practical if you can get out of work early to head off for the evening… we'll have to see how it goes.
Then for the evening we headed off to a bar-b-q with some friends that friends of my sisters had made when they were over here ( which we met at a bar on friday ) (convoluted sentence or what).
Which was lovely… really lovely.. it's in an awesome part of ChCh called Redcliffs, right up on the side of the hill overlooking the whole bay. To get to the house you have to basically walk up a garden path (well lots of them as the hillside has quite a few of these houses on them) it's quite steep, but the walkway is lovely, one big mass of flowers and colours, it's deadly. Complete pain hauling dishwashers etc. up no doubt… but worth it I guess! Wish I had a pic to put here, if I go back I'll get one.. Ingenious ppl a bit further away ran a pulley system down to the road (the house is about 100m zigzag up from the road) to haul up groceries etc… it's really very cool.
So yes, bar-b-q. Met a few climbery folk which we may head out with on Tuesday, but we did manage to get a guide book that another Irish climber (Peter O Farrell) left here when he was here before.. so we're going to keep that until we leave the South Island I guess..
So the food was yum (incl boysenberry ice-cream with passion fruit syrup – damn fine) watched the Pommes beat the Ozzies (they all call the British Pommes over here) and home. Tis nice having a voluntary designated driver (Glynn) for the evening.
Oh – apparently two guesses for where the nickname Pomme comes from are
a) POHM (Property of Her Majesty) was printed on their clothing.
b) They were so red they looked like a Pomegranate.
Who knows? not me anyway..
And then today – well earlier in the week I'd got in contact with a tramping club and decided to head out with them… I wasn't expecting too much, as I kinda expected it to be a bunch of Sunday Strollers out for an airing. Which it kinda was, but they were lovely.. really friendly and interesting people, who I think really enjoyed having an excuse to talk about the wonders of NZ to. But it really was good. I'd say of the 9 people 2 of us were under 30 (and one of us only just) and the others, well one mid thirty – and the other 5 60ish..
All quite fit though… So the walk was up on Banks Peninsula, again I'll get a map sometime and show you, but the views
were quite nice really…
but also I did learn quite a few things about the area… like this pic here
This is a pic of indigenous NZ Bush. Pretty old a lot of it, some of the trees we saw were (apparently) over 1400 years old… which is old. Hmmm, wonder if I'm remembering that correctly – called totara
(this from google)
The totara grows to be a very large tree and it can have lots and lots of red fruits for birds to eat. Its wood is very durable and so it has been popular for making furniture and fence posts. The wood is so tough that trees from forests that were burnt hundreds of years ago are still sometimes found today. Totara was a very important tree for Maori, who used it to make huge war canoes (waka taua) and for carving and medicine. Maori also used the stringy bark to make things like bags lined with dried kelp to keep their mutton birds in.
The part that they were pointing out was that the wood is damn hard, and the stumps really do stay on the land for a long time.
The slightly ironic thing here is that it was Scottish settlers who were kicked off their land by greedy sheep farmers that then came over here, burned a lot of the
Bush away and then started grazing their sheep on what was left..
The only other thing which I took a pic of was this –
Which is a leaf of a plant called the Bush Lawyer… 'cos it has nasty spikes which once they get into you rip you apart and never let go.. hehehe, poor old Lawyers :D
Let alone Bush. Mind you, bet he has some great lawyers, have to have to get away with the st…. sorry. I'll stop.
So yes, where was I – so the Tramp was fun, and followed up by a pretty gigantic ice-cream for $2.50 (it was about 7 inches of scooped ice-cream)
Oh – finally, ChCh does get a lot of wind. Most of it off the coast I guess… as you can see from this pic (It was *not* windy (well that windy) when this was taken.


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Ali brought some real twiggy vibes to this make up look that was inspired by her avocado t shirt dress. Round shapes, asymetrical, imperfect, organic; It all came together! And I have to say, I wasn't sure how I was going to like this look while we did this shoot, but it ended up being my favorite thing we did that day. So goofy, modern yet with a nod to the 60s. Not just any model could have worked it so well.
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Elizabeth Bishop wrote a poem about a crow, and perhaps that is why they interest me, though they tend to leave my kitchen balcony to the pigeons. But the woman who lives across the street, as I've said, occasionally dumps a little dish of leftovers on a ledge of the church's buttress, watched, from a safe distance, by a couple of crows. When she goes back inside, the crows swoop down and pick through the goodies. Once they brought a chicken leg or thigh to the zinc roof out the kitchen door and cleaned it meticulously and left the bone lying on the roof. It's still there, a couple of months later. Sky burial, I guess, though it also brings to mind a wonderful children's book I may have a copy of, somewhere, about a talking bone. I wonder if the clean white bone on the slope of the roof opposite is talking, only too low for me to hear it.
I put a still meaty chicken leg on one of my flower pots, hoping to attract a crow of my own, but not luck. It was untouched a week later, so I threw it out. Meanwhile my husband has bought some little plastic pinwheels to stick in the flower pots and keep the pigeons away. I think I was hoping that if I had a crow of my own, the pigeons might not try to sneak back in our absence.
We are off to the Vaucluse this morning on a nice fast train, to spend Christmas with my husband's family.


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Advanced placement courses are offered to high school students and reflect the information found in a college-level course. Students taking such courses have the option to take an advanced placement exam following completion of the course. Some colleges, including all state institutions in Colorado pursuant to Colorado commission on higher education policy, offer credit based on a student's advanced placement exam score. Students who take an advanced placement exam must pay an exam fee.
The bill creates the advanced placement exam fee grant program (grant program) in the department of education. The grant program provides funds to high schools to reduce or eliminate the advanced placement exam fee for low-income students.
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The Vagina Is Self-cleaning – So Why Does The 'Feminine Hygiene' Industry Exist?
From talcum powder to jade eggs and douches, the feminine hygiene industry has grown up to sell products – some of which are harmful – that play on women's fears about being dirty or smelly.
We recently came across this article written by Rose George for The Guardian to be incredibly informative. Below you will find an excerpt from it (which we think is more than enough to prove the point that our vaginas are truly remarkable and resilient). If you have any questions about hygiene or women's health please contact your provider today.
Excerpt From: The Vagina Is Self-cleaning – So Why Does The 'Feminine Hygiene' Industry Exist?
The vagina is an amazing organ. It is lined with a mucous membrane that protects against infection (necessary in any part of the body that opens to the outside world), as well as a clever, complex mix of bacteria – also known as vaginal flora – that does the same thing (only the bowel has more bacteria than the vagina). Together, they keep the vagina healthy. It is self-cleaning, too, keeping itself safe and hygienic with secretions. (One day, I will get used to gynecologists referring to my vagina as "a self-cleaning oven".)
All women have a DIY vagina-vulva-wash of mucus, which can vary in appearance and volume throughout the menstrual cycle. It is mostly highly effective, except in the case of infection, including STIs, which can be signaled by a change in color, thickness or odor. (Odor can become slightly muskier due to exercise or sex; if anything is noticeably different, or you itch, get a medical professional to check it.) But you would not know about our natural power wash from the size and value of the industry that has grown up to tell women we smell.
Of course, we all like to feel fresh and clean, particularly when we are bleeding. But for decades what is called the "feminine hygiene" industry has worked hard to increase our fears that we are not. Seventy years ago, women were being sold Kotex products that would make them feel "tangy". Nothing has changed. Show me a sanitary pad or a tampon campaign that does not use the word "fresh" and I will swallow a bottle of vinegar douche. For every mention of "fresh", look for the fear at which it is aiming: fear that we smell of period blood or are leaking; fear that we smell in general; fear that our sexual partners will mock or reject us because of what our vaginas and vulvas look or smell like. The jingle for baby talc was "a sprinkle a day keeps the odor away." There is a reason that "you smell" is one of the most powerful playground taunts: it is the accusation we fear most and the hardest to protest. We all fear fishy.
The odds are your vagina and vulva look and smell normal, because, when it comes to genitalia, normal is a very big category. In a paper studying the range of female genital appearance, researchers at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson hospital in London found that "women vary widely in genital dimensions", but that "detailed accurate representations of female genitals are rare … although representations of female nudity are common". Rates for cosmetic genital surgery are soaring above rates of genital disease diagnosis. Something is deformed, but it is women's thoughts, not their genitals.
To ensure cleanliness, the vulva needs nothing fancier than water, mild soap and a gentle pat dry (do not rub). The vagina does not need vajazzle, internal glitter bombs or leech therapy, a treatment touted as detoxifying by some eastern European beauty clinics (it is not). Jade eggs, which you insert in the vagina, are also a terrible idea, according to the gynecologist Jen Gunter: "Jade is porous, which could allow bacteria to get inside and so the egg could act like a fomite … It could be a risk factor for bacterial vaginosis or even the potentially deadly toxic shock syndrome." The mucous membrane that lines the vagina is also very porous. This makes the vagina an efficient route for absorbing medication and pathogens. Vaginal steaming – popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow, who supposedly sits herself over steaming herbal potions to improve her vulva and vaginal health – is not good for your vaginal well-being.
The outlandish stuff is one thing. But even a simple solution of vinegar and water sprayed up the vagina is a bad idea. Douching, as this is called, is done by one in five American women aged 15 to 44. Commercial douches can contain antiseptics, as well as potentially hazardous chemicals such as parabens, along with fragrances that are unknown: because these are cosmetic products, the US's Food and Drug Administration requires only that manufacturers do not include anything "deleterious" in their products and trusts manufacturers to comply – it does not require any testing of products before they are launched. In short, products you are putting in close quarters with a highly porous part of your body are less stringently regulated than cough sweets. In the UK, they are regulated as general products, not medical devices; it is up to the manufacturer and seller to make them safe.
Anything introduced to the vagina risks upsetting the careful balance of bacteria, particularly if a woman is buying products because she thinks something is wrong. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that the more women douched, the greater their risk of getting bacterial vaginosis, a mild infection that can cause itching and discharge (and therefore lead women to douche even more). If the women surveyed douched once a week, their risk doubled.
Douching has been linked to greater rates of bacterial vaginosis, premature births and cervical cancer. One study of 40,000 women in Puerto Rico and the US found douching doubled the risk of ovarian cancer. There were caveats, as an NHS article pointed out: the women, who did not have cancer, were followed over six and a half years to see whether they developed cancer and whether they douched. Forty women who reported douching their vaginas developed cancer. The researchers concluded a link; the NHS was more circumspect. Perhaps women with poor vaginal health are more likely to douche. The researchers did not inquire about risk factors such as a family history of ovarian cancer or whether the woman smoked.
"It's a myth that the vagina needs extensive cleaning with perfumed soaps or feminine hygiene products," says Vanessa Mackay, a spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. "It's a good idea to avoid perfumed soaps, gels and antiseptics, as these can affect the healthy balance of bacteria and pH levels in the vagina and cause irritation. Women are advised to use plain, un-perfumed soaps to wash the area around the vagina (the vulva) – not inside it – gently every day. During a woman's period, washing more than once a day may be helpful."
I wonder if such statements would be necessary if "vulva" were as conversational as "sex". If we discussed our fears about vulvas and vaginas – conversationally, with GPs or health professionals and with our partners – as easily as we seek help for a headache, the aisles of feminine washes, sprays, douches and wet wipes, all those sticking plasters on our fears and embarrassment, would vanish. "If nature had intended the vagina to smell like roses or lavender, it would have made the vagina smell like roses or lavender," said Ronnie Lamont, an RCOG spokesman, in an interview for the NHS website. If we were more outspoken about genital matters, women's health and confidence would be vastly improved, even if we might smell less fragrant.LATEST POSTS


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Best time to replace heating systems
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When it's time to replace your heating system, when is the best time to do it? If you're planning on changing it and you're not entirely sure when to do this, then today's post should help.
You may find this surprising, but summer is the best time of year to change your heating system. The reason for this is because, as you can imagine, there's a lot of disruption involved so summer is better. During the winter, you're not going to want disruption in your heating supply. You'll want it to be warm and cosy exactly when you need it, and changing from one system to another is going to mean switching your heating off for a time.
You'll find an available engineer quicker
In summer from a practical standpoint, your boiler engineer is going to be less busy in the warmer months. There's going to be less demand on his/her time, and this means you'll be able to get someone in quickly. This will also give you time to shop around a bit and find an engineer who is just right for you and your home. Take three final quotes from those you like the look of and then decide which is the right one.
Frozen house, frozen pipes – not a good mixture
As you can imagine you're going to be without a boiler for a few days while you're getting the new one fitted. This isn't going to be exactly ideal if it's in the middle of winter when the weather is at its coldest. If your boiler is out of action for a few days then you could get frozen pipes and that's not good. If you have it all done in this summer these are things you can avoid, so you'll have a stress-free winter.
Plan ahead
By planning ahead you're giving yourself time to choose the right heating system for you and also giving yourself that extra time to understand how it works and how to operate it, especially if you're transferring over to something you've not used before.
Reduced energy bills, kinder to the environment
By sorting your heating system out in advance you'll save money in the long-run too. You can reduce your utility bills by changing over to a more efficient heating system, a system that has a better energy rating so you'll save money and the environment. By giving yourself extra time, you're going to gain advantages in terms of adjustment to a new system, saving on energy bills and reducing the disruption by having it done in winter, when you're going to need your heating to be working efficiently to counteract the cold.
For the best electricians in Edinburgh, it has to be VC Electrical
We are a team of busy and successful electricians in West Lothian, we're fully trained, qualified and reliable. Our work is mostly by word of mouth and we love what we do. We consider customer service to be of great value and we won't leave any job if it's less than satisfactory. Want to change your heating system? Why not get in touch and let us do it, let's talk about what you want from your heating system.


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Snapchat has confirmed reports it is moving into content production with a new service called Snapchat Discover.
The service provides content from both Snapchat's assembled editorial team and other providers like CNN and ESPN to users.
Unlike the feature that made the company famous, Discover will not vanish 10 or 15 seconds after opening. Snapchat doesn't see it as a social networking tool.
"Social media companies tell us what to read based on what's most recent or most popular. We see it differently. We count on editors and artists, not clicks and shares, to determine what's important," the company wrote.
The company has hired a number of journalists and producers in the last few months and is has plans to become a fully-fledged digital publisher.
Discover works in a similar way to the Stories feature the company created last year that rolls together pictures over the course of 24 hours.
"Every edition is refreshed after 24 hours - because what's news today is history tomorrow."
As well as CNN and ESPN, Snapchat is also working with online publishers like Vice and Yahoo! as well as National Geographic - all of which will contribute content.
Snapchat has been valued at $10 billion and the move into original content parallels the movement of streaming companies like Netflix, which has had massive success with original content like House of Cards.


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The Integrated Lean and SixSigma Certification program in the Department of Integrated Systems Engineering provides ISE Undergraduate and Graduate Students with the opportunity to augment their ISE degrees with an ILSS Certificate and potentially a Certification.
Certification requires successful completion of a very rigorous "Black Belt ILSS Foundation Course" (ISE 5810) and then a two semester ILSS Project (ISE 5811-12). This sequence would typically span two academic years with a Summer Internship in between the BB Foundation Course and the Certification Capstone Project. Certification requires proof, evidence that the process improvement worked, it is sustainable, and that the business case has been approved and signed off by a Finance Rep and the Executive Sponsor. This leads to a "DARK" Green Belt Certification.


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Powerplants are celebrating their 25th Anniversary this February. Founder Carl Van Loon, whilst working in his family's nursery business, realised that people who understood greenhouse technology were very rare, giving him the inspiration to solve this problem for the Australian horticulture industry.
Carl studied Mechanical Engineering and then transferred across to Horticulture. During his study at Melbourne University he spent seven months in Holland gaining experience in the European market. It was during this trip to Holland that Powerplants was born.
Carl returned to Australia in 1994, registered the business name Powerplants and started operating the business from his bedroom. Supported by family members David and Trish van Loon, the hunch proved correct and there was a hungry market for experience and technical understanding. Fast forward 25 years and Powerplants is a successful Australian owned company employing 45 full time employees and contractors.
It hasn't all been smooth sailing but Carl believes the success of the business comes down to being able to surround himself with good people. 'I've been involved in horticulture all my life and the one thing that has never changed is the culture of the industry. It is populated by very down to earth people and that is a huge appeal to me. I genuinely enjoy working with people who are attracted to the industry.'
Powerplants have a number of experienced Priva Technicians as well as Screen Installers, 'A' grade electricians, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Draftsmen, a great Sales Team and top Administrators.
Carl also prides himself on the companies that Powerplants chooses to partner with including top European suppliers such as Priva, DeGier, Svennson, Alweco, Holland Scherming, Javo, Flier, Da Ros, Bosman van Zaal, Philips, and IDM to name a few.
Another of Carl's passions is manufacturing locally. Powerplants manufactures Climate Control Computers, Fertigation and UV Sterilisation equipment, Circulation Fans, Ebb & Flood Benches, Fogging Systems and Electrical Control Cabinets. Last year Powerplants exported over a million dollars' worth of UV Disinfection systems to Canada though US company Urban-Gro.
Carl's philosophy is always to look at the long term relationship with growers and suppliers, not the short term profits. 'We have always focused very strongly on the needs of our customers and ensuring that they are happy with any project that we undertake, I have found if the clients are happy, the profits usually follow', he said.
But businesses don't succeed for just one reason. Carl points out that Powerplants has thrived in an industry that has seen its share of challenges because he has the right attitude and is in it for the right reasons. Carl is always prepared to put his customers, his staff and his projects ahead of profit. Drawing on his experience growing up, Carl always puts himself in the grower's position and asks: 'Would I be happy with that?'
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ESET is reporting that on December 23, 2015, about half of the 1.4 million residents of Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk region were left without power as the result of a spearphishing attack being attributed to Russia.
Ukraine Utility Prykarpattya Oblenergo
The attack on Prykarpattya Oblenergo was the classic spearphishing attack.
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The CNMI State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a Governor appointed body that provides advice and support to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, on behalf of people with disabilities and their families, regarding the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment for people with disabilities. Each member serves a three-year term.
Mission Statement:
"It is the mission of the State Rehabilitation Council to partner with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the CNMI workforce to ensure people with disabilities are able to obtain and maintain meaningful and satisfying employment."
Note: Adopted by the SRC during their FY 2018 Second General Membership Meeting on April 19, 2018.
Frances A. Torres - Chairperson, Employment & Marketing Committee Chairperson Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Josephine Mesta – Vice Chairperson, Representation: State Workforce Investment Board
Emeterio Fitial – Secretary, Representation: Advocate, Saipan
Anna Yamada – Fiscal Officer, Representation: State Educational Agency Representative
Hilma Castro – Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement Committee Chairperson, Representation: Community Rehabilitation Program
Monika H. Diaz - Transition & Assistive Technology Committee Chairperson, Representation: Advocate/Tinian Representative
Joe Ada – Employment & Marketing Chairperson, Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Angelray T. Guerrero - VR Recipient Representative
Gernadine Camacho - Member, Representation: Statewide Independent Living Council
Victorino S. Cepeda - Member, Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Junnie Masga – Member, Representation: Parent Training and Information Center
Robert Mendiola - Member, Representation: Advocate/Rota Representative
Chad Merfalen - Member, Representation: Disability Advocacy Group
James Rayphand - Member, Representation: Client Assistance Program
Jane Tudela - Member, Representation: Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Wilma Villanueva - Member, Representation: Representatives of individuals with disabilities who are unable to represent themselves
Maryann Borja-Arriola - Ex-Officio, Representation: Director of Designated State Unit


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The Curse of Jargon
Many salespeople use jargon—a disadvantage in selling. You know what I mean—every industry has industry jargon—technical terms and acronyms used by people in the field.Read More
Be Careful Not to Translate!
Many people who have wanted to improve on their sales skills work very hard on listening better—and then they translate what they heard into their own words! This is well beyond paraphrasing a prospect's Pain—it's refusing to use words that are comfortable and familiar to your prospect, and instead using words that are more comfortable to you.Read More
A "Reason to Reject" Story
Some years ago I was providing a Business Development Training workshop to an accounting firm on the East Coast of the United States. As is true for so many accounting firms, client loyalty is no longer what it once was, and they were losing clients, sometimes for no better reason than "That other guy said he could do my tax return cheaper!"Read More
What's Your Prospect's Reason to Reject "Radish"?
People who talk too much when they're selling—people who try to tell their prospects everything that's good about their product or service—often fail at selling. While they're piling up all their wonderful features, the prospect is waiting to hear one thing she does not need. When she hears that one thing, it becomes her Reason to Reject — the reason that she does not need to do business with the seller!Read More
Avoid Selling By Giving Presentations
Can you sell by giving presentations?Read More
Remember Your Prospects' Fears!
Remember that many conversations are awkward because lots of otherwise kindhearted people are afraid of being backed into corners by aggressive salespeople. That's why they don't want to have a substantive conversation—they're afraid that they'll be forced into taking action!Read More
Dealing With Questions About Money
Always talk about the investment last—when the prospect wants what we have—not early in the conversation. Use the expression "make an investment" or "your investment is" rather than talking about "the cost" or "the price."Read More
The Desired Feeling of Being Heard and Understood
In earlier posts, we learned of the three levels of listening. Now we'll focus on how to implement those listening skills in sales conversations. The importance of excellent listening skills in selling cannot be overemphasized.Read More
The Importance of Being a Good Listener
The best listeners generally are the best salespeople. Not always. Some people listen very well, but are unable to ask prospects to buy. They fail.Read More
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8th Annual DE-Feet Breast Cancer 5K Kicks Off on May 21 in Rehoboth
Beth Krallis, Communications Director
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
302-778-1102 ext. 1014
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE (April 6, 2017)—The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Tanger Outlet Center (Seaside) in Rehoboth Beach on Sunday, May 21, 2017. This year's race is produced by Races2Run, and sponsored in part by Tanger Outlets. The Run/Walk is a family-friendly event open to participants of all ages. All money raised will benefit DBCC's programs and services to support those touched by breast cancer in Delaware and the surrounding communities.
The Eighth Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer Run/Walk will be held (rain or shine) at the Tanger Outlet Center's Seaside location (36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth, DE) and will follow a new 5K course. Registration is $25 per person before May 17 and $30 for day-of registration. Online registration is open at http://www.defeetbreastcancerwalk.org. Participants will partake in the chip timed 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. or a 1-Mile Fun Walk at 8:35 a.m. Packet pickup will be available on Saturday, May 20 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Crooked Hammock Brewery in Lewes.
"It's time to lace up and register for the DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K! Each year we bring together hundreds of people in the community for this fun and spirited event for a great cause." said Beth Krallis, DBCC Communications Director. "Our event raises funds to support local breast cancer programs and it also brings together families, children, and adults of all ages to raise awareness for a terrible disease."
Registration will open at 7 a.m. and pre-race activities begin at 7:55 a.m. featuring music and entertainment. The morning will kick off with a special "Circle of Hope" survivor celebration and the release of white doves. Tech t-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered participants. After the race, there will be a party with music, a food court, wine and beer garden, the Starboard's Famous Bloody Mary Bar and awards for top finishers in various age categories. Team and individual spirit awards will also be presented. Racers and participants are encouraged to wear PINK.
"Team building and fundraising is encouraged as part of the 5K," stated Beth Krallis. "There are no team minimums so we really want to encourage people to participate. Over 800 women in Delaware are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. The money raised at this event will assist those ladies with support like a trained peer mentor, clinical trials education, wigs, prostheses, financial support and so much more."
Major sponsor's to-date include Sposato Landscape Co., Tanger Outlets, WBOC 16/Fox 21, The Meoli Companies, Edgewell Personal Care, The Crooked Hammock, State Farm – Jeanine O'Donnell, Tudor Electric, Eagle 977, and CM Baker Photography. Additional sponsors will be disclosed at the event. Proceeds from the Eighth Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk will benefit DBCC's programs which increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms, and provide support and resources to women and men in the local community who are newly diagnosed or facing recurrence of breast cancer.
About DBCC:
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization offering statewide programs and services of education, outreach, and early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Its mission is to create a community where every person diagnosed with breast cancer is a survivor, and fear and doubt are replaced with knowledge and hope.
Headquartered in Wilmington with offices in Sussex and Kent Counties, DBCC's programs reach diverse communities to deliver messages that address their unique concerns about breast cancer and early detection. Recognizing the barriers of language, culture, and economics, DBCC trains community advocates to educate and encourage women to take responsibility for breast health. DBCC helps women with low incomes and those with little or no insurance to receive free or reduced-cost care.
DBCC also supports the National Breast Cancer Coalition and their research efforts by helping to facilitate participation in local clinical trials. All funds raised for DBCC support programs in Delaware and the neighboring areas in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey.
For more information about the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, call 866-312-DBCC (3222) or visit the website at http://www.debreastcancer.org.


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Men's Track Trousers
NikeLab Collection Tn
Showcasing lightweight taffeta fabric and Tn details, the NikeLab Collection Tn Tracksuit Bottoms pay tribute to one of Nike's most recognisable footwear designs—Tuned Air. Zip pockets store your stuff when you head out, plus reflective piping adds an eye-catching element.
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Estate Plan Introduction/
Hello and welcome to our Office Journal. Thank you for taking the time to check in with us.
The purpose of this post is to explain in simple terms what we mean when we talk about your "estate plan." Your estate plan is the set of legal documents we put into place in anticipation of the eventual or sudden decline in our clients' health. These documents consist of at least the following: a healthcare directive, a durable, financial power of attorney, and your Last Will and Testament.
Healthcare Directive
The healthcare directive is a legal form that combines a living will with a healthcare power of attorney. The Georgia legislature combined the latter two forms in 2007 to make life easier for doctors and patients. The healthcare directive has two purposes: it enables you to name several people who will have legal authority to make and communicate healthcare decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so, and it also allows you to preemptively decide how you want to be treated if you have an incurable illness and are unable to communicate.
The healthcare directive is readily available online, and you can fill it out yourself at home. As long as your signature at the end is attested by two disinterested witnesses, the document will be effective. However, we include this form as part of your estate plan because, in our opinion, the decisions you make about your healthcare are more important than your possessions, and therefore more important than the other documents we draft for you. Also, the form is very confusingly worded, and it helps to go through it with us because we can help explain it, having reviewed it hundreds of times.
Durable Financial Power of Attorney
The durable financial power of attorney enables you to delegate access to your finances to someone you trust. It is a highly customizable form and can give as much or as little access to your accounts as you decide. However, its main purpose is to permit your loved ones to pay the bills you pay when you are unable to do so. This document may be supplemented or replaced by a living trust, which we often recommend.
Last Will and Testament
Your Last Will and Testament passes on your responsibilities and your property after you die. Most people understand that Wills deal with property, but not as many realize the advantages of using a Will to pass along responsibilities.
For example, if you have a minor child or you are a caretaker for a child with a disability, you can use a Will to suggest a guardian for that child, and to put a trustee in place to make sure that someone you trust is given legal custody, and that your hard-earned money is used only for purposes you choose. We will discuss these options in more detail later.
None of us likes to ponder the reality that one day, we will be unable to take responsibility for anything. But that day is coming, and it is best to have our houses in order when it arrives.


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Latest News
Sykes helps Golden Valley knock off Turlock
After a conversation with his coach, Golden Valley High center Josh Sykes came out with a new game plan against Turlock on Friday night.
Cougars coach Keith Hunter didn't want Sykes flying around, trying to block every shot and end up in foul trouble early. Golden Valley needed Sykes on the floor as much as possible to help guard Turlock star Kenny Fraser.
Sykes was up to the challenge, scoring 17 points, pulling down 16 rebounds and blocking five shots to help the Cougars defeat Turlock 65-54 at Cougar Arena in a battle of two teams that came in tied atop the Central California Conference.
"Coach Hunter and I had a discussion and he wanted me to come out and see how the refs were calling the game in the beginning," Sykes said. "The first four minutes we wanted to see how the game was called. Once I got used to it I could pick it up from there."
Sykes and Fraser was a great individual battle to watch as they went toe-to-toe. Fraser definitely held his own with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
While Sykes was feeling his way through the game early, Fraser helped the Bulldogs (15-7 overall, 4-2 CCC) jump out to a 13-9 lead in the first quarter.
Most important for Sykes was staying on the floor. He was in foul trouble early and barely played in a loss to the Bulldogs Jan. 10. Sykes also picked up two fouls in the first three minutes against Merced on Wednesday.
"Josh doesn't have to come out and dominate the first three minutes of the game," Hunter said. "We talked about being patient. Maybe not try to block a shot in the first quarter. Play under control and then we get him out of the game so he can rest and catch his breath. Then we can put him back in and he can play."
Sykes scored and drew a foul that sparked an 11-0 run by the Cougars to start the second quarter. Devon Powell, who had been slumping in recent games, also scored a basket during the run that gave Golden Valley a 21-13 lead with 5:20 left in the first half.
Powell also came off the bench in the first quarter and hit two big 3-pointers after Evan Stillahn (20 points) picked up two early fouls.
"Devon performed great tonight," Hunter said. "He went through a little slump, but he didn't get down on himself. He would come in early and shoot and he kept working. Hard work gets rewarded and he was rewarded tonight."
Christian Carroll scored eight of his 15 points in the second quarter for Golden Valley (18-5, 5-1), including a steal and layup that extended the lead to 27-16 with 2:27 left in the first half.
The Bulldogs answered with a mini 8-1 run to cut the lead to 28-24 at intermission.
Golden Valley again started the third quarter with an 8-0 run and eventually extended the lead to 13 points twice late in the third quarter, but Turlock used a 7-2 run to close out the quarter to cut the lead to 47-39.
"They finished every quarter well," Hunter said. "When you don't finish quarters well you think it's something you did, but often it's what they did. Turlock is a good team."
The Cougars usually attack teams from long range, but Turlock did a good job of getting out on Stillahn and Carroll. Neither sharpshooter hit a 3-pointer in the game. Golden Valley only made 2 of 13 shots from beyond the three-point line.
"We won a different way tonight," Hunter said. "We only hit a couple threes. I thought they played good defense. We had to grind it out. I thought we did a good job of getting the ball inside. Stillahn got to the rim. He was able to be a basketball player and not force shots up."
The players were allowed to play more physical than in the first matchup between the two teams that saw 53 fouls and 74 free throws.
Turlock quickly cut Golden Valley's lead to 48-44 after Devan Baines scored a basket and hit a free throw with 5:56 left in the game.
Demsen McFaddin (14 points) cut the lead to 50-47 with a 3-pointer almost 2 minutes later.
"When we got within four points we missed some shots," Turlock coach Doug Cornfoot said. "If we make some of those shots maybe we keep the momentum. Golden Valley was able to make some big shots to extend the lead. It's two good teams. We were able to get them at our place and they won at their place."
Stillahn came up with a big play late with a driving left-hand layup that gave the Cougars a 56-50 lead. After a stop on the defensive end, Ben Fletcher was fouled and he sank both free throws to extend the lead to 58-50.
Turlock was unable to get the lead under eight points the rest of the way as Golden Valley made 7 of 10 free throws in the final 2:26 to put the game away.


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Blog Posts from Raced & Rallied
Posted 18.12.2015
Amazing to think of the car safety levels back then!
Posted 15.12.2015
Awesome sound, awesome car, awesome track!
Posted 30.08.2015
Declan Gallagher and Ryan Moore going in some!
Posted 02.07.2015
Jeff Zwart in his Porsche GT3 turbo at Pikes Peak - even the audio is delicious!
Posted 20.06.2015
Stunning lap from qualifying at LeMans in the Porsche 919 hybrid
Posted 17.06.2015
A wonderful documentary about the Mitsubishi legend of Tommi Mäkinen.
Posted 06.06.2015
It may be in Gran Turismo, but the new SRT in the game is a car we would love to see in real life!
Posted 14.05.2015
And this Caterham is for rent?! Sign me up BookaTrack!
Posted 05.05.2015
Posted 04.05.2015
Lovely in depth look at the Mitsubishi Evo III full works Group A car.


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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you are at risk for foot complications. It's important for you to understand these risks and inform loved ones to prevent potential complications or amputations. Read the answers to common questions on diabetes and your feet:
Why should I "knock my socks off" and see a podiatrist?
The feet can reveal diabetes warning signs such as numbness, redness, swelling, or non-healing wounds. Making at least two appointments a year with a podiatrist to have your feet examined is a critical step in avoiding diabetic foot complications and amputation.
I have been diagnosed with diabetes. What foot complications could I experience?
Should I talk about diabetes with my community, family, and friends?
Yes! Those with diabetes, as well as those who are at risk, are encouraged to openly discuss the disease with family members because it can affect children and adults alike. Diabetes is often passed down from generation to generation. Don't be embarrassed to talk about it with those closest to you because diabetes is best managed as a team.
What are diabetic ulcers, and how can I prevent them?
Diabetic ulcerations are often one of the first signs of complications from diabetes in the lower leg. These ulcers can stem from a small wound or cut on the foot that is slow to heal. If left untreated, ulcers can become harder to treat and could lead to amputation. If discovered early and treated by a podiatrist, who specializes in diabetic wound care, ulcers may not lead to amputation.
Is there a special kind of footwear available for those with diabetes?
Yes! Certain types of shoes, socks, and custom orthotics are all created especially for those with diabetes. People with diabetes should never go barefoot and should make sure to keep feet protected to reduce the risk of cuts and scrapes on the feet, which can lead to complications.
Source: American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc.
The Vascular & Diabetic Foot Center at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano is the only dedicated program in North Texas offering a comprehensive approach to diabetes and your feet, both from a preventative and a treatment perspective. Its mission is to rapidly heal wounds without affecting the functionality of limbs, as well as prevent a major amputation. The Center uses advanced diagnostic, surgical and wound care modalities to heal these difficult-to-heal wounds.
Call 469.814.3480 for more information or to schedule a patient for evaluation.
Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health's subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano or Baylor Scott & White Health.


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Kevin Radicals Nomad Review
.....thirty years ago i was rollin' round on a chrome mongoose bmx which was sick!
this got upgraded to a 26" carerra krakatoa in '86 which was also sik and huge! (me 1st mountain bike) ....this opened up a whole new labyrinth of adventures > 1 was jacobs ladder in the peaking district!
during Easter 17' i hooked up with the RATBOY for a ride and was introduced to the new nomad 29er (*editors note ... 27.5er) in TAN! ....holy sssssssschmoley! ....wotta weapon so lively! so responsive! so everything!
....we met early doors set the bike up with a little help from 18 bikes glugged a pre-ride glenmorangie and got pedallin' hit Ladder went along the ridge and then hit some descents! .....wow this bike buzzed with KINGEEEY COMPONENTS and made my mind sing "take it to the limit 1 more time" by the EAGLES.... Loosin' control on tracks i have loved for decades and 1st rode ridgid on the carerra >>> to let it rip on the NOMAD was a totally BOSS feelin' SPEED >>> SOLID SPEED felt like u were ringin' the nek of a 2 fiddy but it was pure pedal power! ...the bike was so good to me until a moment of RUTS when the NOMAD said see ya and gave a big buck i had chance to think "this is gonna hurt" ....hahaha! the fox shock replied with a bounce and rider stayed on with choons from reverend and the makers "if ur not livin' on the edge u take up to much room!" swirlin' thru my smiling swede!
....wotta BIKE! .....wotta RIDE!
Later that day THE EAGLES entered me eardrums with some more unforgettable lyrics "half the distance takes you twice as long" BULLSHIT! ....not wen it comes to this push iron!
....an EPIC day and all finished off with a slice of british pie and some thorntons chocolates @ spokes bike shop!
i heart ridin tan NOMADS!
they r so HASHTAG dessertcamo i could ride a paris dakaar on 1!
thnX f' readin