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I also wanted to tell you about Sale-a-Bration! It started yesterday and its the most exciting time of the year for Stampin' Up! For every $50 in merchandise you purchase you can choose a free item from the special Sale-a-Bration brochure! There are no limits so you can get as many free items as you want! There are stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, a special punch, a card kit, and more… you can even choose certain items from the main catalog! As if that isn't enough when you host a workshop that reaches $150 you'll receive a free pack of Silver Glimmer Paper in addition to the regular $25 in Hostess Dollars. If your workshop reaches $400 you get the glimmer paper plus a special Sale-a-Bration product bundle that includes a stamo set, Designer Series Paper, and a button and ribbon pack. That's in addition to the regular $65 in Hostess Dollars and half price item! Of course there's a special Sale-a-Bration bonus for joining the Stampin' Up! family at this time as well. If you join during the Sale-a-Bration period you can get an additional 25% in product of your choice in your Starter Kit! What's better than that? Check out the promotions page on my website for more details and to see the products you can get!
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|Formerly syncronys.com
SoftRAM and SoftRAM95 were system software products which claimed to "double" the available memory in Microsoft Windows without the need for a hardware upgrade. However, it later emerged that the program did not even attempt to do what it claimed to do. In July 1996, the developer, Syncronys settled charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission of "false and misleading" claims in relation to the capability of the software.[1] The product was rated the third "Worst Tech Product of All Time" by PC World in 2006.[2]
SoftRAM was designed for use with Windows 3.x. It was launched in May 1995 and sold more than 100,000 copies.[1]
Most memory errors in Windows 3.x were caused by the first megabyte of memory in a PC, the conventional memory, becoming full. Windows must allocate a Program Segment Prefix (PSP) in this area of memory for each program started. Some utilities prevented DLLs from allocating memory here, leaving more space for user programs. This was a standard technique also used by other memory optimisation tools.[3] SoftRAM also claimed to increase the amount of virtual memory available by compressing the pages of virtual memory stored in the swap file on the hard disk, which has the added effect of reducing the number of swap file reads and writes.[3] The software also increases the size of the Windows page file, something easily achievable for free and without the use of additional software by changing system settings.[3]
SoftRAM95 was designed for Windows 95 and was released in August 1995.[1] The company sold over 600,000 copies of SoftRAM95 at a list price of USD $79.95, GBP £60 or 170 DM.[4]
When Windows 95 was launched, it was widely reported that software for the operating system would be "memory hungry", requiring at least 4 megabytes of RAM and preferably 8. Syncronys positioned SoftRAM as a cheaper alternative to buying more memory for those who would otherwise be unable to run Windows 95.
FTC investigation[edit]
In December 1995, the German computing journal c't disassembled the program and determined that it did not even attempt to do what it was meant to do.[4] In fact, the data passed through the VxD completely unaltered so that no compression whatsoever could have taken place. The actual drivers were in fact slightly modified versions of code examples taken from Microsoft's "Windows Development Kit". Still, the program would try to pretend that it increased system resources, by silently increasing the size of the swap file on Windows 3.1 and by giving false information on the current state of the system. Even worse, the program was compiled with the debug flag on and so runs slower than the original driver from Microsoft. A further test by PC Magazine revealed that SoftRAM took the same amount of time to move through systems that contained varying amounts of RAM;[5] leading the magazine's technical editor to call SoftRAM completely "devoid of value".[6] Another study by Dr. Dobb's Journal came to the same conclusions.[3] Furthermore, the company used the "Designed for Windows 95" logo on the packaging when the product had not been approved by Microsoft for use with the operating system.
The Federal Trade Commission began an investigation in late 1995. It ultimately concluded that Syncronys' claims about SoftRAM were "false and misleading". It also concluded that "SoftRAM95 does not increase RAM in a computer using Windows 95; nor does the product enhance the speed, capacity, or other performance measures of a computer using Windows 95".[1] The investigation prompted the company to recall both SoftRAM and SoftRAM95 from the market in December 1995. Several individual customers filed suit against the company as well. Syncronys settled with the FTC[1] and the suing customers in 1996. As part of the FTC settlement, it agreed to give rebates to any customers who requested them.[7]
Syncronys eventually filed for bankruptcy in July 1998 after releasing other poorly received tools.[2][8] A large number of its creditors were customers who had not received their rebates for SoftRAM.[7]
- ^ a b c d e Shapiro, Howard (July 10, 1996). "Computer Software Manufacturer Agrees to Settle Charges of Software Misrepresentation" (Press release). Federal Trade Commission. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ a b Tynan, Dan (May 26, 2006). "The 25 Worst Tech Products of All Time". PC World. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Russinovich, Mark; Cogswell, Bryce; Schulman, Andrew (August 1, 1996). "Inside SoftRAM 95". Dr. Dobb's Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ a b Storm, Ingo T.; Persson, Christian (December 1995). "Placebo forte! Was wirklich hinter SoftRAM 95 steckt". c't (in German). Archived from the original on April 11, 2005. Retrieved May 9, 2016. English version: Storm, Ingo T.; Persson, Christian (December 1995). "Placebo plus! The truth behind SoftRAM 95". c't. Archived from the original on January 11, 2005. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ Seltzer, Larry (November 7, 1995). "SoftRAM95 Does Not Compress RAM In PC Magazine Lab Tests". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on February 23, 2001. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ Nelson, Brian (January 19, 1996). "CNN - Software allegedly doubles trouble instead of memory". CNN. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ a b Kanellos, Michael (July 22, 1998). "SoftRAM 95 maker in Chapter 11". CNET News. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ Spector, Lincoln (August 1998). "Syncronys's BigDisk Spells Big Risk". PC World. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
External links[edit]
- Schulman, Andrew (August 29, 1996). "SoftRAM95: "False and Misleading"". O'Reilly & Associates. Retrieved May 9, 2016.


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Head of Marketing, North America
Fit Analytics — the world's leading sizing solution for apparel & footwear and one of the fastest growing tech companies— is seeking a highly motivated Head of Marketing based in Chicago to entirely own and run our marketing function in North America. If you're a top-notch business-to-business marketing strategist and passionate about driving high-quality leads to sales, we want to hear from you!
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Based in Chicago and Berlin, we're a team of data scientists, fashionistas, physicists, business analysts, designers, and hackers, working together to tackle a single problem: making it easy for online shoppers to find the right clothes size. We help some of the world's largest clothing brands solve sizing issues, boost conversions and slash returns.
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I visited Sagittarius A Star in Elite: Dangerous on the 31st. Happy Halloween to me! This is the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. It is about 25k light years from Earth. It took a bit of time to get there, even with the FTL travel invented in the game. Quite a scary site to behold in my little space ship.
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by Ann O'Loughlin
A businessman who is trying to prevent the sale of shares held by the government in AIB wants to bring his case to the Supreme Court .
Last week the Court of Appeal struck out Vincent O'Donoghue's appeal of the High Court decision to dismiss his action against AIB Plc, the Minister for Finance, the Government, Ireland and the Attorney General over the share sale.
He has now formally applied for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court on grounds his action raises a matter of general public importance.
In his action Mr O'Donoghue with an address at Church Street, Dublin 7 seeks a declaration that the proposed sale is contrary to the common good and was contrary to Article 6 of the Constitution and is unlawful.
He says that there is an obligation on the judiciary to intervene in the share sale and prevent the government from "acting unlawfully" when it intends to act in a manner that is contrary to the common good.
The High Court dismissed his action on grounds including it was frivolous, vexatious and bound to fail.
Mr O'Donoghue also failed to show any legal impediment requiring the State to hold on to its current level of shareholding with AIB, the High Court also held.
The court also dismissed Mr O'Donoghue's application for an injunction preventing the defendants from taking any steps to dispose of all or any parts of the State's shareholding in AIB pending the final outcome of his action.
He appealed those findings.
However the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision.
Mr O Donoghue in his application to the Supreme Court says the Appeal Court erred in law by finding his action "amounted to a non justiciable political controversy" that was bound to fail.
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Gingerbread Houses
Make and decorate gingerbread houses. All supplies provided while they last. All ages; under 6 with an adult. Registration is required, RSVP by visiting the Pierce County Library Website.
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Lexington October 22d 1866
I am sure my dear Fannie you are anxious to learn of the safe arrival of your pretty fowls which I shall value most highly at the same time that I must scold you for parting with them. You ought to have kept them to raise from, they are so beautiful. Your white cock is a beauty & reigns supreme in our yard as we have gotten rid of the other one which rejoiced in the name of Garibaldi. I have not decided yet what to call this one. You did not tell me his name. We have also gotten lately a pretty yellow cat which is a great pet & we call him after one we had at my dear old home at Arlington 'Tom Tita'—He kills a large rat every day for his dinner and breakfasts on mice so you see he is quite well employed. I am sorry you all continue sick you will have to move away I think. Cannot your father recover his property on the E. Shore for I suppose he would prefer returning there--& your native climate might suit you better. Your Aunt wrote or sent me a message sometime since about obtaining a situation to teach in this vicinity & when I returned from the Springs I wrote to some of you, & enclosed the letter to Mr. Gibson asking him to send it to you as I had heard of a situation in which Music especially playing on the guitar was a requisite. As I have never heard from her I suppose she did not receive the letter & the situation is I presume now filled. It was down on the James River near City Point & perhaps would not have suited her—I found the little box containing the hair here also on my return from the Baths. It is very pretty & I shall keep it as a memento of you—I cannot imagine why I did not get it sooner, & now I am going to send you the last $5.00 of the money entrusted to me & you & your sister must get something nice and pretty for Xmas. I am sure you will spend it wisely—Should you move away from your present home you must write & tell me where you are going that I may write to you sometimes—You must also remember me most kindly to your Father & Mother & the rest of your family in which Genl Lee begs to join—He often speaks of you all & your kindness to him while in Camp. He is kept very busy now at the College. There are so many students—I suppose they are all studying very hard as they never seem to find time to visit me—There is also a large girl's school here called the 'Ann Smith Academy' quite an old institution but the girls are not allowed to speak to or to even bow to the students when they meet them on the street—I suppose the day scholars are not so particular but the boarders are kept very strict—How would you like that?—There has been an immense fire raging in the Mountains for nearly a week. Last night it presented the appearance of Mt. Vesuvius in Italy & the fire running down the sides looked like streams of Lava but the rain today I hope will extinguish it as the poor little hares & squirrels must have suffered severely in having all their winter stores consumed even if they escaped with their lives—I have no sympathy with the rattle snakes & should be glad to know they had all perished—tho' I suppose a wise Providence has made them useful in Creation. The Genl has just come in & says I must tell you he will take good care of your fowls & that he has not forgotten you—Ever & truly your friend
M. C. Lee
Source: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 44, Number 4, October 1936, pp. 336-337
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The Vampire Diaries
'The Vampire Diaries' Finally Reveals How Elena Gilbert Comes Back in Finale
Ever since Nina Dobrev blessed us with the news that she would be returning to Mystic Falls for the series finale, we've wondered how Elena Gilbert will wake up from her sleeping spell.
Finally, The Vampire Diaries finale spoilers reveal just how Elena comes back.
And bonus: We don't have to be worried about Bonnie Bennett's life — for now at least.
We all know by now that supervillain Kai Parker cursed Elena, tying her life to her BFF Bonnie, so that Elena can only wake up from her sleep when Bonnie dies.
As if Bonnie didn't already have enough to deal with.
It definitely looked like we might be seeing the demise of our favorite Bennett witch at the end of The Vampire Diaries Season 8, Episode 15, but don't panic because Stefan is about to explain.
The returning Vicki Donovan (surprise!) rang the Maxwell bell and Bonnie got that terrible, Siren-like, ear-splitting headache and collapsed onto the floor in front of Stefan.
(And yes, this was right after she almost burned to death because Bonnie's life is a series of tragedies.)
But in a new clip from the series finale, Stefan insinuates that Bonnie (thank goodness) is still alive, even though her heart did stop for a few moments.
So yes, Bonnie technically "died," but only for a hot second. So no, all the theories that Kai would break his spell or witch Bonnie would figure out a way to break it aren't coming true.
Bonnie dies, and Elena wakes up, just not exactly how Kai intended.
"Earlier, Bonnie's heart stopped," Stefan says to Damon in a sneak peek clip from ETOnline. "She said she saw Elena."
It's the one missing piece to the spoiler we already saw in the video of the Salvatore brothers discovering Elena's empty casket.
Oh, and the other new piece to that extended video? Finally we get to see the Delena reunion we have been waiting three seasons for.
It would have been so much harder to watch if we didn't know Bonnie wasn't also alive.
But don't think we can ride off into the sunset just yet. Julie Plec has already said a main character will die in the finale.
For now, just watch this clip and get all your Bon Bon and Damon and Delena feels out.
The Vampire Diaries series finale airs Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
Check out more of Wetpaint's coverage of The Vampire Diaries Season 8 below:
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Julie Plec Drops Major TVD Spoilers
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Happy Handmade Christmas Y'all
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Ornaments Past and Present
In 2006 I was interested in needle tatting and made little beaded snowflakes and wreaths
In 2007 I was all about crazy quilting as I worked on a Victorian bed sized quilt similar to an antique one that my mother had from her mother. More on that here.
2008 was the year of wet felting. I was crocheting and wet felting everything in sight. If you would like to try making them, here is the pattern
I guess I must have skipped 2009, but by 2010, I was enamored or an embellishment technique I had learned from an article in Quilting Arts magazine. More on this idea here.
And again in 2011, I totally stole this technique for a large size reverse trapunto quilt and used it for ornaments. Here is the blog post about the technique.
Last year a friend introduced me to Natalie Chanin, the awesome designer behind Alabama Chanin. After looking at her gorgeous apparel, how could I not make hand sewn cotton jersey ornaments. Natalie offers finished product, kits, and workshops, so take a look at her website.
This year I was a bit stumped for an idea, and then right around Thanksgiving I was looking at an email from Sew Daily right before going to sleep. The message included this image.
I'm one of those crazy people that problem solves in my sleep. Well of course I woke up in the middle of the night with an understanding of how I could make these.
It couldn't be easier. Use stiff double sided fusible interfacing and bond fabric on both sides of a sheet. Use a rotary circle cutter (or draw circles and cut them out by hand). I made mine about 3 1/2 inches. You will need a total of four circles for each ornament, but it you fuse up larger sheets, you can cut multiples of one fabric. I fused fat quarters (or scraps from other projects that were about that size) and was able to get up to 16 circles out of each bonding effort. If you have a sewing machine that can handle a really thick stack, then stitch two of the circles together right down the middle (I used a vanishing marker to draw a line in the center of each circle from top to bottom). Now fold both of those circles back on themselves to make two sets of wings. Match up the remaining two circles with the previously sewn pieces and stitch down through all thicknesses. If your machine chokes on that much fabric, these are just as easy to stitch by hand, and a good "in front of the TV" project. Open out the eight wings. If desired you can hand stitch a small bead between each wing to help them stay open. The final step is to take a 7-8 inch piece of embroidery floss and centering it on the bottom of the ornament, bring it up between the wings. Tie it close to the top of the ornament, and again at the ends of the floss to create a hanger. That's it. Easy-peasey!
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Friday, December 6, 2013
I wrote the following post in the car on Sunday, but of course didn't get around to posting it until today. Such is life at this time of year...
Another Thanksgiving weekend is coming to a close as we wend our way south to Atlanta. We had a full house at the Gilliland's (my husband's family) 17 people spread across the kitchen and dining room tables and two more card tables set up in the living room.
The groaning table was set on an old door propped atop two vintage singer sewing machine tables – treadles of course. One of the new additions to the family is a delightful teenage girl participating in a Foreign Exchange program from South Korea. After dinner she and Grace spent time cutting coupons to go shopping later. Of course none of us realized until later that we had neglected to explain what a coupon is. We all had a good chuckle over that.
Later in the weekend we had dinner out with many of my husband's friends from school days. He is so lucky that so many of his close childhood friends have stayed close together in this rural patch of Southern Illinois where he grew up. We see them all often and have been able to keep up with their lives.
Tucked in here and there were trips to Aunt Pat's basement studio to see what she is working on, and I had a little quilt fashion show with the three quilts I've been working on for Christmas gifts. I even managed to find a few minutes to finish the binding on the last one. Whew! Didn't know if I would ever get those finished in time and now I have time to spare. Patterns and pictures coming after the big reveal!
On a sad note we and our dog Lady said our final farewells to Buster, a family dog that has been a joyful playmate for all the years we have been taking her to the Farm. He isn't doing well, and we know he won't be there the next time we visit, but we are glad that we all spent time with him, and he seemed happy despite his infirmities. And it was sweet to see how gentle Lady was with him. This is how we will remember him.
So we head back to Atlanta, and our normal life – or as normal as anyone's life is in this crazy season between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The next couple of weeks will be crammed full of busy. Food to make, a house to decorate, gifts to make, purchase, and wrap. And I have a neat idea for this year's holiday ornament. As always, it seems in my head like it will be a snap and quite unique. Tomorrow I'll head to the studio and give the technique I have in mind a try. I hope you are ready for the controlled chaos to come. Personally I can't wait!
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Despite the common belief that stroke only occurs in the elderly, anyone can suffer a stroke at any time. In fact, while stroke has decreased in those over age 65, it has actually increased in younger generations of Americans. Statistics from 2014, 36% of those hospitalized for stroke in the US were under age 65.
Stroke can best be described as a "brain attack" (i.e. like a heart attack but instead of cutting off blood flow to a part of the heart, blood is cut off to part of the brain). Once this occurs, brain cells in the area deprived of blood begin to die, meaning abilities controlled by that part of the brain, such as memory or muscle control, are affected. The damage done by stroke can vary (quick treatment is vital to diminish the harm), however it is also the fifth-leading cause of death in America.
Statistics show brain attacks are increasing in those under age 45, mostly due to unhealthy lifestyle choices like obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes—all chief stroke risk factors. Even more alarming, obesity in children and teens has been on the rise, which will directly affect the average age of a stroke victim.
You may be surprised to learn one of the big differences between stroke in an older versus a younger individual is the recovery time. Younger stroke patients could lose many productive years and may require a lifetime of support. Instead of being in prime earning years, families are suddenly both without a wage earner while also needing to provide care as their loved one goes through the recovery process. Fortunately, assistance for families caring for a loved one recuperating from stroke is available.
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For fans of the magazine: In Vogue
In Vogue is a fascinating look at the history of the world's most influential magazine. The complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and interior file Vogue, featuring the work of some of the most respected artists of the twentieth century, such as Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino.
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But the Rebels, Teddy Boys, Beats, rockabillies, Rude Boys, Mods, surfers, hippies, punks, B-Boys, Ravers, Harajuku Girls, most of us will be left with nothing to wear. However, over well-cut jackets, jeans, makeup and accessories, is a question of attitude. Ideal for ideas of style.
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How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Mole Removal
If you are someone who finds moles unattractive, this article is a must-read for you. While moles are not exactly dangerous, they might make you a bit conscious about your appearance, especially if you have them on your face, neck, or any other exposed parts of your body. Don't worry, there are plenty of ways to remove them naturally. And the magic ingredient that works the best for mole removal is tea tree oil. Scroll down to find out how it helps.
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What Are The Benefits Of Using Tea Tree Oil?
Does Tea Tree Oil Remove Moles?
How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Mole Removal
How Long Does It Take To Remove Moles Using Tea Tree Oil?
A Few Precautions To Take While Using Tea Tree Oil For Mole Removal
What Are The Benefits Of Using Tea Tree Oil?
Tea tree oil is extremely versatile. You can use it for treating a wide range of skin, nail, and hair-related concerns. Whether it is acne removal, treating nail fungus, or accelerating wound healing – this single ingredient can solve multiple issues. And that's due to the following reasons:
1. It Helps Reduce Inflammation
Tea tree oil not only inhibits infection in wounds but also promotes healing by reducing inflammation. It is antimicrobial and can prevent a wide range of skin issues, including contact dermatitis (1), (2).
2. It Is A Very Good Disinfectant
Be it broken skin or a minor scrape, bacteria and virus need a small entrance to get into your bloodstream and cause infection. Tea tree oil can help disinfect cuts, wounds, broken skin, and abrasions, thus preventing infection (3).
3. It Prevents Acne Breakouts
Studies have proved that tea tree oil can reduce the severity of acne, and this makes it one of the most potent weapons in your skin care arsenal. A study showed that 5% tea tree oil was more effective in reducing acne as compared to a placebo (4).
4. It Is Effective In Treating Nail Fungus
Fungal infections are very common, and tea tree oil is pretty effective in controlling such infections. Whether you use it alone or combine it with any other ingredient, it works quite well in treating fungal infections (5), (6).
Now, the question is, can tea tree oil remove moles? Let's find out!
Does Tea Tree Oil Remove Moles?
Well, there haven't been enough studies on the effectiveness of tea tree oil in removing moles. However, the proponents of tea tree oil claim that this is indeed a no-risk treatment option for mole removal. From anecdotal evidence, it seems that the oil is beneficial in removing moles that are not malignant or deeply embedded in the skin. Moreover, tea tree oil has been used for treating warts, skin tags, and moles for ages. When you apply it, it dries out the mole, making it fall off on its own.
Moles that do not have deep roots and are more shallow respond pretty well to tea tree oil. The time it takes to cure the issue depends on the size of the mole.
Now, what are the ways to use tea tree oil for mole removal? Let's take a look.
How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Mole Removal
There are specific ways of using tea tree oil to get rid of moles, and they are pretty easy. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1
- Take a small cotton swab and
- pour tea tree oil on it (undiluted).
- Place the cotton swab on the mole and fix it with an adhesive tape.
- Leave it on for several hours. Remove it and wash the area with water.
- Repeat this process twice or thrice a day until the mole disappears.
Method 2
- Take a Q-tip and dip it in tea tree oil.
- Apply the oil to the mole and let it dry.
- Do this at least 2-3 times in a day and continue until the mole disappears.
Before applying tea tree oil, clean your face using a mild cleanser and pat it dry. The outcome of the treatment may vary from person to person.
How Long Does It Take To Remove Moles Using Tea Tree Oil?
Well, it depends on the size of your mole and how deeply it is embedded into your skin. Tea tree oil may give pretty quick results when used on moles that are small and have shallow roots. The moles that have pretty deep roots and are malignant will not respond to the treatment much. You have to wait for at least a couple of weeks before you notice any results.
Also, the duration of the treatment depends on the size of the mole. If it is small, it may take two weeks, while for larger ones, you may have to wait for at least a month before you see any results.
You also have to be very consistent with the treatment to reap its benefits. Follow the treatment method persistently until you see results.
Eventually, you will see that either the mole has shrunk or it has fallen off, exposing clear skin underneath. This skin will be sensitive to touch for a few days before it heals completely. The good thing about this treatment method is that it:
- Is completely natural.
- Is extremely safe, so you don't have any risk of infection.
- Will not leave any scar marks behind.
- Can be used on any part of your body.
- Is hassle-free and easy to follow.
- Is inexpensive.
When you are working with essential oils, you have to keep certain things in mind.
A Few Precautions To Take While Using Tea Tree Oil For Mole Removal
- Essential oils are pure oil extracts and pretty strong. Apart from the moles, you shouldn't apply undiluted tea tree oil on other areas as this might cause skin irritation.
- Before you use tea tree oil, do a patch test to check if it suits your skin. Apply a bit of the oil on the area behind your ears and wait for some time.
- Also, do an allergy test. People can be allergic to tea tree oil, and they might not even know until they do an allergy test or develop an allergic reaction.
- The treatment results depend on your skin type. Not all people respond to a particular treatment in the same way. The outcome of the treatment may also depend on your skin type.
- Never ingest tea tree oil. Essential oils are only for topical application.Do not try to pluck or scratch the mole. Let it fall off naturally.
- If the oil is irritating your skin, dilute the oil with a tiny amount of olive or jojoba oil or water and then apply. If the irritation continues, stop right away.Once the mole falls off, protect the new and exposed skin from the sun to prevent sun damage. Apply sunscreen whenever you go out, and keep the area covered for at least six weeks.
Tea tree oil is one of the most versatile essential oils and can be used to tackle various skin issues, including moles. One thing you should remember is that you will not get immediate results. So, you need to be really patient with this treatment method for mole removal.
Try this home remedy and let me know how it worked for you. Post your feedback in the comments section below.
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This is my introduction to Kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set and I am really enjoying what I'm hearing. However, I love Vanessa Freeman's voice. I just received her cd, "Shades" and loving it! I thank my friend, Trelly for turning me on to "Breath of Life." There are some artists I haven't heard from in quite some time, and they are sounding good on this project, as the did way back when.
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Origin of "A Walk to Remember"
Jillian and Lee Wagner
Christmas time is one of the most difficult periods for Debbie and me. Somehow the joy of family gatherings just falls hollow on our hearts these past four years. Our faith is strong but is tested every day and particularly around holidays like Christmas. This past Christmas was no exception.
But sometime during this holiday season I starting thinking about what would be the legacy of Jillian and Lee Wagner? Would they simply be two teenagers killed on an interstate some four years ago and long forgotten? Or could we do something, not only to remember them, but to create a platform that we could grow into something that could help others families going through the same tragedy we are, as well as maybe prevent future tragedies of this kind.
We prayed about what we could do and came up with a journey that would trace our children's final journey from Georgia to North Carolina. The walk could serve as a means to replenish the Jillian and Lee Wagner Scholarship Fund and keep their legacy alive into the future.
Now you don't just get out on the highway and start walking. You do however start planning. First I needed to determine a route that I could safely walk that was not on any interstates. This would add to the miles walked but be a better route. We needed publicity; I needed a place to lay my head each night. We needed a web site where others interested in the walk could follow along. There was just so much to do just to take a walk.
I contacted my cousin in North Carolina who is my computer Guru. Bill Roland, the owner of http://www.prolinecomputer.com , has been the driving force behind the web site you are looking at now. Without his help we would be nothing more than word of mouth.
Next I needed a support group of friends that would volunteer to help with the planning and executing of the plan. Rose and Gary Snider, Wallace and Lisa Green, Terry Henry, Bill and Betsy Roland, among others are helping with the project. And for all of you we are grateful.


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- Write something every day. This could be a blog, new website page, newsletter content, press release or social media piece.
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Palm Beach, Fla. – In his first remarks as chairman of the Board of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, recognized the contributions of NACDS chain and associate members in improving health and wellness in communities nationwide, and in building the value that diverse members derive from their engagement in NACDS.
There are a lot of structural issues in the healthcare system and my hope is that through NACDS we can be part of the solution.
Otto's remarks were part of a morning Business Program, which also featured remarks by General Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Otto credited the strong engagement of NACDS' chain and supplier members, and of NACDS' Board of Directors and staff team, for the Association's success. In describing his interest in becoming increasingly involved in NACDS, Otto said, "It's a very well run organization and that really matters to me. Also, as was the case with [past NACDS Chairman and Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President] Randy Edeker, the health and wellness pieces are occupying a greater portion of the energy of our team, and NACDS is the right organization for us to be actively involved in."
He reinforced key NACDS priorities, including creating a "retailer-supplier marketplace," advocating on behalf of the industry, and helping to improve the healthcare delivery system.
"I generally hear that NACDS' meetings are the best in the industry partly because everyone comes to the meetings, and the reason everyone comes to the meetings is that they're the best in the industry," Otto said. "It's also a role of our Association to be a leader in improving healthcare in our country. We need to lead in quality, cost and access."
Regarding the effort to help improve health and wellness, he described several "interconnected issues" that demand attention and that create opportunities for NACDS members to make a difference. These issues include opportunities to improve the public's health knowledge and behavior; to improve patients' access and time with healthcare providers; and to address structural issues such as misaligned provider incentives and obstacles to e-prescribing and electronic health records.
"There are a lot of structural issues in the healthcare system and my hope is that through NACDS we can be part of the solution," Otto said.
Otto acknowledged David Pothast, vice president, U.S. customer development, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., who supported and spoke at this morning's NACDS Annual Meeting Business Program. Similarly, Jack Bailey, president, U.S. pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline supported and spoke at Sunday morning's NACDS Annual Meeting Business Program.
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Carmel Church
Part of Exhibition: Uncovering Virginia
of an Exhibit
by Ryan Barber
Published on March 19, 2009
Museum: Virginia Museum of Natural History
Visit Date: Year 2009
Website(s): http://www.vmnh.net
*Co-authored with Dr. Alton Dooley, assistant curator of paleontology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
The Uncovering Virginia gallery features recreations of six VMNH research sites that represent time periods ranging from 300 million years ago to 300 years ago. For each site, displays of actual fossils excavated at that site are accompanied by interactive components that allow visitors to manipulate fossil replicas. In the way, each visitor can become a scientist by examining evidence and then comparing that evidence to previously identified material.
Another important but little-known facet of research is the scientists imagination. Animals and plants that today are represented only by fossil evidence were, in the past, living organisms that interacted with one another in a variety of ways. As scientists excavate a research site, they use their vivid imaginations to re-create in their minds a menagerie of past animals and the environments they occupied.
In its new permanent galleries, VMNH used innovative A-V media techniques to bring to life each of the six research sites. These A-V animations allow visitors to see into the past and to experience the scientists re-creation of animals and environments from that place and that time. Original sound-beds enhance the experience, by suggesting the cacophony of sounds that one might have heard during each of the eras.
The Carmel Church exhibit presents preliminary results of a research site currently being excavated and studied by the scientists at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The site is a dense bone bed of fossil whales, sharks, and other marine animals that lived 14 million years ago. It includes a large number of species, which are often only represented by scraps of bone that are not necessarily visually compelling (or easily identified), making it a challenge to the engaged visitor.
The centerpiece of the exhibit is a reconstruction of the partially-excavated Carmel Church site, with numerous fossil remains, a monitor-and-trackwheel control panel in front of the reconstruction, and an overhead projection screen presented as if looking up from the seafloor. The control screen displays a navigable, zoomable image of the bone bed, which visitors can explore using a cursor, designed to look like a paleontological brush. When a bone from the model is selected, a new screen appears with an information page about that bone. In keeping with the active research theme, the data is presented in a field notebook style, and the text is a font based on the lead scientists handwriting. In addition, some of the specimens are only partly identified or listed as unidentifiable to emphasize the incomplete nature of the research.
Four of the species in the bone bed offer a special surprise. When a visitor selects the bones of a whale, shark, ray, and sea turtle, they trigger an animated silhouette of the selected species, swimming overhead, as if they were under the sea looking up towards the surface. The presence of more than 50 specimens representing 20 species in the reconstruction, with only about 10% of them activating animation, keeps the visitor engaged and ensures that repeat visitors never have the exact same experience.


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That tool would be Sellfy, and upon original Glance, it's a bit of a Kickstarter sense for its interface (minus the crowdfunding,) in which it is possible to generate your own storefront on the Sellfy platform, peddle your goods to the thousands in the community, while also having the opportunity to post Sell buttons onto your own website.
Although this service doesn't just cut out the Money or time you will spend on making your website, it can produce the process a bit more easy. That enticing to us, so join us as we take a deeper look into what Sellfy has to offer.
Sellfy Support
The area of support that is noticeable on the Sellfy site is your FAQ section. That is about it, although it helps out for questions.
This is a simple instrument the Sellfy documentation Only is made up of approximately 30 or so items. It's simple to hunt, and you don't need to be worried about getting overwhelmed.
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For this review, we figured it'd Be Smart to test Out selling an electronic product that we're familiar with. We gave the Sellfy features a hard look by uploading and posting Ecommerce Platform's Guide to Developing a Successful Online Shop.
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Video and movies
Audio documents
Any other electronic items you've got
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Email Marketing and SEO
Here is another motive Sellfy is better than simply Placing a PayPal button. Instead of handling a MailChimp account, Sellfy gives you custom purchase emails that send out.
You will also find that marketing is easier with The SEO and merchandise discovery settings.
Discounts and Analytics
Okay, some of the features come into play You're considering a PayPal button on your website. Basically, discount codes can be generated by you for every one of your products directly from the Sellfy dashboard.
Offering free products is an option, and you can Even develop when your webpage is shared by folks, discount codes to give out.
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An Entire Storefront on Sellfy
I see the benefit of going with Sellfy since the Fact which you can find a little storefront up and running within minutes. You do not have to stress about designing your own website, and you can upload 2GB per file and use unlimited bandwidth. Simply speaking, you can forget about hosting.
The merchandise pages supply media Previews to the storefront, along with your merchandise seems amazing without need for layout. Sellfy also offers a great deal of flexibility since you can use it or simply promote on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or any other social media channel. And with their WYSIWYG editor, sellers can now finetune the design of their store and feel to match that of the brand. Sellfy Logo For Sale
All of the storefronts are optimized for the mobile World, and it permits you to take Buy Now widgets and buttons and implement them.
And being a huge proponent of accomplishing many As you can, Procedures, I've always loved Zapier. Sellfy includes a Zapier integration that allows you to connect with more than 750 apps in the Zapier database and streamlines the selling process.
Two Payment Options with Quite a Few Customization Modules
Stripe and payPal are selling on Sellfy. They cut out some men and women who aren't allowed to use these options in other countries, although these are often the two most common payment processors. We'd love to see more offerings, although the integration functions seamlessly.
Other than that, Sellfy permits for Instant payouts, customer invoices , international taxes and monies, EU VAT reports and multiple currencies. They offer.
Sellfy Cost
The Sellfy pricing is a double-edged sword. On one You're provided a gorgeous way of selling your resources. The pricing tiers completely vary in 1 aspect- the trade fees. All features are the same for all the plans
Fundamental — Pay $9 a month for many attributes. You are able to utilize PayPal/Stripe using a transaction fee.
Pro — invest $29 per month for many attributes + a 2% transaction charges.
Pro Plus — invest $99 a month for all features without any transaction fees.
There also have a free day trial. I Beginners can get started together with the Basic plan for cheap, although personally prefer not to need to pay for transaction fees. I wonder if folks may be better off with a solution like Easy Digital Downloads.
We urge Sellfy for people that are Selling over five products. The free trial is more than sufficient to test the waters, however in case you plan to proceed, the 5% transaction fee (along with PayPal fees) could significantly cut into your margins. Sellfy Logo For Sale
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Innovation and Change
Our innovation and change management workshop focuses on managers, who wish to implement creative problem solving with their teams at the workplace. It usually takes two days and is customisable for different requirements.
Innovation and Change – Objectives
After this workshop, participants will be able to
- Appreciate the power of creative problem solving phases and tools,
- Use a set of Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking tools to streamline work processes,
- Incorporate innovation into supervisory activities and sustain innovative thinking and practices within the organisation,
- Develop, support and guide employees to contribute to innovation, as well as consulting with and seeking approval from relevant stakeholders on developing innovation initiatives,
- Bring resources and processes together to achieve organisational goals using variety of process improvement methodologies,
- Manage the implementation of change strategies and processes and
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of change on team members.
Hence, this workshop is based on the principles of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) by Buffalo State University, New York with injections of selected Design Thinking elements and Lean Six Sigma principles. Additionally, Change Management framework and tools will help smoothen innovation-related transitions. Since Change Management is a leadership task, tools like coaching, listening, communication, feedback come into play.
Innovation and Change – Design
In conclusion, similar to Innovation and Productivity, day 1 of our workshop uses our process simulation to give participants a safe environment to try out. This team based simulation involves playing the roles of a virtual company and their customers. Hence, all above mentioned steps and many tools find their application on the simulated process. This process simulation may run as a competition between two teams.
Since all innovation requires changes, day 2 of this workshop focuses on Managing Change at the workplace. After discussing the Change Management Architecture, conclusions will be drawn for participants' own situations. Finally, managers will be able to support their innovation journey with powerful change management interventions.


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DescriptionSome properties are just made for parties, and this luxury villa on Mykonos is the perfect backdrop to the most exclusive party you'll ever throw.
Enter the imposing estate up the sweeping driveway, through landscaped grounds that even incorporate a private helipad, and you'll find a unique, architect-designed property. Much more than simply a luxury villa, Villa Ciara is a collection of upmarket designer suites, located in two wing areas and a seperate entertainment building. Some have a private terrace or balcony, others dressing rooms and study areas. All of them offer total privacy and somewhere to relax and pamper yourself with the plethora of luxury beauty and tanning products in each suite. This layout gives everyone all the privacy of their own hotel room, but with the sociable atmosphere of a large villa.
Two minutes' walk from the suites is The Playhouse, the entertainment and living wing of the estate. The building incorporates all you could wish for to keep everyone in your party entertained, from a luxury cinema room to a basketball court, table football and ping pong. There's a wonderful dining space for 20 inside and outdoors is an alfresco dining area for 18 under the pergola.
A short distance away is the pool and, beside it, the pool house with marble pool bar, shower and a heated hot tub. The pool offers some of the best views on the estate and is a lovely spot to lounge with drinks as the sun goes down.
What's IncludedPlease call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.
Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Services of a chef to prepare breakfast and either lunch or dinner (for up to 12 people)
Daily housekeeping
Bath and suntan products
Complimentary use of a golf car for transport around the villa estate (one per suite)
Additional services such as in-house laundry can be arranged for an additional cost.
Please note that the cost of food and beverages are charged separately.
RoomsVilla Ciara sleeps up to 11 people across 5 bedrooms located in two separate buildings.
All suites have smart TVs, Nespresso machines, small refrigerators, bath products and air-conditioning.
Master Suite 'The Keli'
This shepherd's hut has been transformed into a three-room suite (120sqm) with double bedroom to sleep two, living area, pantry, bar, terrace and a spectacular en-suite shower room with two large vanities. There's also a large white tub with views out to the terrace.
Suites two, three, four and five are located in the same building.
Suite two
Double room (56sqm) with desk and sofa and private balcony with breakfast table; en-suite bathroom with limestone walk-in shower. This room also has a single sofabed which is located up three steps from the main bedroom, it has its own walk-in wardrobe and separate bathroom.
Suite three
Double bedroom (75sqm) with desk, sun terrace and dining table; en-suite with bath, shower and double basins.
Suite four
Double bedroom (48sqm) with marble desk; en-suite shower room with double basins.
Suite five
Double bedroom (42sqm) with private courtyard, desk and walk-in wardrobe; en-suite shower room with double basins and private courtyard.
Suites four and five share a living area and pantry.
Please note that the estate manager lives on site in a separate building at this luxury villa.
EatingYou'll enjoy the services of a private chef for breakfast and either lunch or dinner throughout your stay at this luxury villa in Mkyonos. The cost of all food and beverage will be charged separately, allowing the chef to tailor the menus to your exact requirements.
In the villa's entertainment wing, known as 'The Playhouse' there is a display kitchen where you can enjoy breakfast, a dining room for 20 people, and outside an alfresco dining space to seat up to 18.
ReviewsThere are currently no reviews for Villa Ciara.
KidsChildren will find lots to do here to keep them busy. As well as the lovely swimming pool, The Playhouse offers basketball, table football, ping pong and a home cinema.
Cots and other equipment for children are available. Nannies and babysitters can be arranged on request.


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The SF Indian Summer is slowly winding down!
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What makes recruitment the perfect jump-start for your career?
Ready to kick-off your career? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced and fun environment with a strong people focus?
Audrey Hannecart started her career as a recruitment consultant for Walters People in 2013. She now works in our internal recruitment team, hiring staff for our offices across Belgium. She tells us why ambitious graduates and young professionals should consider a career in recruitment and talks about why now is a great time to join Walters People.
How did you get into recruitment?
I had just graduated with a Master in commercial science and I was looking for a fast-evolving and dynamic environment with a strong people focus. Fast forward 4 years and I now recruit for Walters People's Belgian offices in Brussels, Zaventem, Groot-Bijgaarden, Antwerp and Ghent.
What sort of skills are needed for a role as recruiter?
We are very team-focused, so a sociable and vibrant personality is the most important thing for us. It's great to be sales-orientated and it's a bonus to have a background in either finance or HR, but the attitude of the individual is key. We want people who are driven and ambitious.
What does a job with Walters People offer graduates?
To be successful in recruitment you will need to quickly develop a wide range of skills like effective communications, sales tactics, personal effectiveness and business acumen. Developing these skills makes recruitment a springboard for a successful career in general. If you have lots of ambition and drive to succeed, the fast pace and international nature of Walters People will appeal to you as well.
What's unique about working at Walters People?
One of the things that sets Walters People apart is our meritocratic approach, in that your success is solely based on your merit and performance. If you have the passion and dedication to progress, you could quickly evolve into a senior role. The group also rewards top achievers each year with incentive weekends to top locations such as Miami, Phuket and Barbados. Things like this really motivate everyone in the team to go that extra mile.
Can you describe the culture in the Belgian offices?
Our teams are very close-knit and hard working. We believe in open communication and always give 100%, whether it is during work or team bonding activities. We love going out together and partaking in various activities from after work drinks to running marathons together.
Why is now a good time to start a career as a recruitment consultant?
The Belgian labour market has improved greatly over the past few years, and as a result, Walters People has grown significantly year on year as well. In order to support our growth, we have expanded our teams in all our locations and opened a new office in Antwerp. We're constantly looking for ambitious professionals and graduates with a commercial attitude who want to join our teams and grow their own success.
Whether you are a graduate or a junior professional looking to make the switch into recruitment, we want to hear from you! We're looking for ambitious and driven people, who are passionate about growing a long-term career.
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Issue: 2015-12-17, PHOTO: Leslie Leong
Santa's Studio features artwork, food, and workshops everyday until Dec. 24
New events are always exciting. In Whitehorse there are always new things which are popping up. This holiday season, the Yukon Artists at Work (YA@W) will introduce Santa's Studio, a Christmas art fair that takes place at the YA@W studio at 4129 4th Ave until Dec. 24.
There will be lots of sweet and savoury items available at Santa's Studio, as well as plenty of artwork by more than a dozen Yukon artists.
But what makes Santa's Studio extra special are the art workshops held by Jeanine Baker and Nicole Bauberger.
Yukon artist Leslie Leong is the organizer for Santa's Studio, and is thrilled about about this market coming to life.
Santa's Studio aims to provide patrons with a balance of food and art. Some featured food vendors are The Silver Bindi and Rock Island Bakery.
The artwork that will be for sale has been selected by a juried gallery. Everything will be under $150 and the prints will be 8x10 or smaller. For those who are a fan of Leong's own sculpture and photography work, there will be some available at Santa's Studio.
For the artistically inclined individuals who want to give their Christmas gifts a personal touch by making them, there will be two art workshops held during Santa's Studio.
Jeanine Baker will host her workshop on Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Baker showing participants how to create their own piece of mosaic artwork. This is a drop-in event and the cost is $10 per person.
Nicole Bauberger will be doing a workshop on Dec. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. She has recently launched a new book of poetry called Seasoning the Fair, which features a unique Japanese stab binding – and this is what she will be teaching people during her workshop. Participants can create their own blank notebook made with this intricate binding technique. The half-hour workshops will take six people at a time. The cost is $7 per person.
Santa's Studio is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursdays and Fridays the market will stay open until 9 p.m. For more information go to www.YAAW.com.


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How to Find a Fiscal Sponsor for Your Nonprofit
You may be able to find a fiscal sponsor for your nonprofit near you by using the Fiscal Sponsor Directory. Some nonprofit organizations are formed with the sole purpose of providing fiscal sponsorship services. Another place to search is at your local community foundation. Community foundations have wide connections in the areas they serve and likely are aware of qualified fiscal sponsors.
If your area doesn't have a community foundation nearby, contact the nearest United Way office or another nonprofit that provides referrals and ask for help in finding the right agency to sponsor your project.
You don't want to go with just any fiscal sponsor. You have to do your homework to find one that fits your needs. First determine whether the sponsor's mission covers the type of program you'll be offering. Then do a little research to find out whether the sponsor is trustworthy.
For example, you can perform an Internet search for the fiscal sponsor's name. Does its name appear in news stories detailing nonprofit misconduct or other skullduggery? Ask others in your community, including individuals who are knowledgeable about nonprofit activities in your town. While you're at it, read its 990 tax form posted on GuideStar to see if it's financially sound.
When you're vetting a fiscal sponsor, ask the sponsor these questions to determine whether it's a good fit for your project:
Have your board of directors and accounting and legal advisors approved the fiscal sponsorship?
Do you charge for specific services, such as access to insurance programs, over and above your basic sponsorship fees? What additional services do you offer?
Do you allow sponsored projects to hire salaried employees, and do you provide payroll services and access to health insurance?
Do you provide coaching and mentoring in nonprofit management and fundraising?
How frequently do you write checks to pay bills? What's the frequency and format of financial reporting for the sponsored program?
Do you require projects to maintain a minimum annual income?
Do you formally acknowledge gifts and donations?
Do your potential foundation funders make grants to fiscally sponsored programs? Will your donors be comfortable donating to a fiscal sponsor?
The National Network of Fiscal Sponsors has developed guidelines for best practices in fiscal sponsorship. If you're considering using a fiscal sponsor, review these guidelines to help you make a choice about which fiscal sponsor is best for your project.


text: Derek has never been safe from his imagination. To protect himself, he earned a degree in chemistry and then another in computers, but they didn't help. During the day Derek is an architect working with buses and trains. At night he is a mind ninja (minja?), stealing secrets from the worlds inside his head. Derek still runs up the basement stairs when the lights go off, and he never takes his Christmas tree down. He lives in Colorado with his three kids.