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The White House prepares to launch a huge PR campaign to win public support for sweeping changes to Social Security, including the creation of individual accounts with the option to invest (and win or lose) in the stock market, and partial privatization of the management of social security investments. In 2008, current White House press secretary Scott McClellan will write: "It was the kind of bold domestic initiative Bush had always hoped would define his presidency. He would get it passed through a massive [public relations] campaign to bring public pressure to bear on Congress." The first major strategy meeting to develop the White House PR campaign centers on two main foci: "Educating" the public about the economic and fiscal problems facing Social Security, the need to fix them, and creating a "crisis mentality" among the public, which, McClellan will write, "would give us a better shot at getting the necessary public support to bring about bipartisan backing for our reform plan in Congress"; Shaping the solution and ensuring that "personal retirement accounts," as the stock accounts will be termed, are included. The White House's congressional liaison, David Hobbs, says: "Seventy percent of the battle is defining the problem and putting Congressional leaders on the spot. We need public pressure." The plan is for Bush to travel around the country touting the program, specifically visiting states and districts represented by targeted members of Congress. "Bush would use the re-election hopes of those crucial swing votes in Congress as the lever with which to apply the pressure required," McClellan later writes. McClellan will reflect that, though the marketing campaign is well thought out, the reform plan isn't, writing: "We were spending excessive effort on selling our sketchily designed plan while skimping on other elements of the process that probably should have been at least as important. We weren't spending much time deliberating with members of Congress to work out details of our reform plan—we were doing minimal outreach to Democrats to build the kind of consensus that would make such a dramatic change easier to pass. Instead, we were leapfrogging many of the vital steps and jumping straight to the stage in the process we found most congenial—the public relations effort." McClellan will compare the Social Security campaign to the administration's efforts to market the Iraq invasion, calling it "reminiscent of the way we'd short-circuited debate over the necessity for war in Iraq and chose instead to turn it into the subject of a massive marketing blitz. We used a similar approach as we planned the Social Security campaign. With Iraq, it was a threat that needed confronting, with Social Security, it was a crisis that needed solving." [McClellan, 2008, pp. 248-249]
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This poster announces a fair to be held at Manhattan, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include $3,000 in premiums, races, displays of livestock, and reduced railroad fair. The poster includes an illustration of livestock.
Date: October 7 - 10, 1879
Item Number: 212684
Call Number: 1994.48.187
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Collections - Museum
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Fairs
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Coping bricks are often used to complete the look of the deck that surrounds the pool. After years of being subjected to everyday wear and tear and exposure to pool chemicals, the mortar that attaches the bricks may loosen or bricks may become weathered or chipped. Removing a brick for replacement only takes a few tools to complete. Once you remove the damaged brick and mortar, replacing it enhances the look of the pool and yard.
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1 Chisel away the damaged mortar on either side of the brick and underneath, using a flat-nosed chisel and hammer.
2 Remove the brick from the mortar bed. Dispose of it if you are replacing it; set it aside if you are simply redoing the mortar.
3 Clean out the gap left behind by the missing brick by chipping away at rough edges with a chisel and hammer. Additionally, chip off any residual mortar from the brick if you plan on using it again.
4 Mix mortar mix and water together in a mixing tub according to package instructions.
5 Moisten the bricks alongside the pool to keep them from sucking moisture out of your new mortar.
6 Apply a scoop of mortar to the gap on the siding to create a mortar bed for your new brick, using a brick trowel. Press the brick into the mortar firmly.
7 Scoop mortar with a trowel to deposit down into the space between bricks. Add enough until the mortar is level with the top of the bricks, and smooth down with a rubber float held at a 45-degree angle.
8 Remove any mortar on the surface of the bricks, using a scrub brush dampened with water and being careful not to remove any mortar from the grout lines.
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On a professional level, I am currently earning my masters in Public Relations and Advertising and social media has completely transformed this industry. Now, thanks to the KONY 2012 video and the rest of the campaign that is being supported by Invisible Children, anyone can see how important social media is in being able to get free publicity, wide access to your audience and a long shelf-life for your ideas since the Internet keeps track of them forever. Why does this matter? Because it is the main reason I'm writing this blog, and as mentioned above, the second greatest reason why I'm supporting this campaign. But to really get into this argument, lets look at what most of the critics of the campaign are saying and why they think we shouldn't support it.
1. Jason Russell is a/an (insert any degrading comment here).
All I have to say to this one is "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." Now, I'm not one to throw Bible verses around at people because most of the time I think it's being pompous, but I think this is well deserved in this case. Do not tell me not to support a cause because the leader is a "douche bag," "criminal," "liar," "self-righteous," or because you think he could easily be labeled as "that guy." Shut. Up. When you are able to create a video that gets over a billion views in one night that talks about helping anyone besides yourself, then we'll talk. However, until that time, I do not wish to hear any more negativity about a man who is just trying to do what he thinks is right, in the best way he can think of. My main man, Gandhi said "be the change you wish to see in the world," and Jason is being that change. Granted, no man is perfect, but I would like to see how anyone else would react to the attention that Jason and his crew are getting right now, I'm sure any of us would have some issues with that much positive and negative attention being thrown at us. (As a side note: leave his kids out of any arguments you may try to say against this, they are children and shouldn't be put up against adults with nothing good say.)
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Then support the way the video asks you to for the first 20 out of 30 minutes...through spreading the word. Sharing the video and the progress of the campaign through social media, make your own posters for the event on April 20th, and if you want a t-shirt of KONY, get some iron-on letters from WalMart. The only thing the video asks you to do, until about the last 10 minutes of it, is spread the word and let Kony's name be known to the government and celebrities, and the only way to do that is through sharing of the video, keeping the dialog about Kony open and if you feel the need to, writing or tweeting to them, all of which are free for you to do - especially if you do all of that through the Internet. Imagine that, not spending a dime of your precious money.
3. People from Uganda should be leading this movement
This one I agree with. Now that the word has been spread a good bit and the public is well aware of what is going on, now is the time to get people who know the area, the traditions and the culture of Uganda to the front of the movement. I agree that the children are only invisible because they are covered up by the organization, now that they are in the minds of billions of people, it's time to bring their voices to the forefront.
4. The video lied about the numbers
Usually I hear this in reference to the fact that the video makes it sound like 30,000 children were forced into Kony's army in one year when actually it has been over the course of about 30 years. To be blunt, if you think that it is better that this has been happening to children for the past 30 years, which averages out to be about 10,000 children per year rather than the 30,000 in one year that the video makes it out to be, you are a moron. ONE child forced into an army led by a brutal, senseless leader is more than necessary to start a movement for peace.
5. Stopping Kony will stop nothing
Kony, by not even trying to make the effort, we, not only have failed the children currently in his army, but we fail the generations and generations to come after us. By not trying to end the evil we know about in any way we can we are openly allowing for it to continue into the future. We are saying that the lives of those children do not matter and that Kony is right.
News flash everyone...Kony is not right. And though this campaign might not be right either, it's the best we've got for right now. The only way to bring peace to the world is to support it and live it. If everyone did that, we wouldn't be having this argument, Kony wouldn't exist. But since he does, and since so many children knew about him long before two weeks ago when the video was blasted around the Internet, we must do something now that we know. This won't be the end of the fight for justice, but it's a start. If we ever want anything to change, we've got to start making it happen. KONY 2012 is giving us that start.


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The British Embassy in Germany is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Senior Communications Officer (B3L) (m/f) based in Berlin.
This role is at the heart of the UK's embassy network in Germany and is an opportunity to work on high-profile political, economic and cultural issues. Reporting to the head of the communications team, the jobholder will manage one colleague and be part of a team of eight communications experts, responsible for all external and internal messaging and campaigns for the embassy in Berlin as well as the consulates in Dusseldorf and Munich. By designing and delivering innovative and engaging content, and providing advice and media handling for the ambassador, ministers and officials, the main aim is to enhance the UK's reputation in Germany and encourage closer cooperation between our two countries.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with Embassy colleagues and partners (e.g. British Council and Visit Britain), to design and deliver engaging content, events and activities which promote the UK's brand as an open and responsible partner for Germany. To co-ordinate the Embassy Comms Team's work on the GREAT Britain campaign. (35% of time)
- To advise on media strategy and provide media handling and logistical support for senior staff in the Germany network, including the Ambassador, as well as for visiting ministers, officials and members of the Royal Family. (25% of time)
- To line manage one Communications Officer whose role includes media handling support, delivering events to promote the UK and internal communications. (15% of time)
- To contribute to the embassy network's social media presence, building external partnerships and identifying and providing engaging content. (10% of time)
- To support the team leader on the whole range of communications measures, including during a crisis, during absences, and for larger projects. (10% of time )
- To undertake other duties that may reasonable be required and which are in accordance with the grading and core competencies of the job, and contribute to the wider objectives of the British Government's Germany network (5%)
- Proficiency in English and German (written and spoken, minimum of C2 level for CEFR framework)
- Experience in communications, journalism or a related field.
- Experience in developing and delivering communication campaigns
- Media skills: classic media handling, drafting press releases, briefings, statements, interview, social media and opinion pieces placement
- Organizational skills: press conferences, background briefings, public diplomacy events
- Availability to travel across Germany and occasionally work in the evenings or on weekends, including in the case of a crisis affecting UK nationals in Germany
- Knowledge of and contacts in German media (broadcast and print)
- Filming and editing skills for videos and infographics
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- Knowledge of UK politics and culture
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The British Embassy in Berlin has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government's Germany network and supporting the Embassy's positive working environment.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
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UTL takeover: Govt rejects six investors
Wednesday June 6 2018
Kampala- Government will have to outsource an alternative investor to take over the operations of the Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) after the six companies that had expressed interest were found financially incompetent.
In a leaked report, the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), which was tasked by the President to investigate the seven shortlisted companies out of the 17 that had initially expressed interest, found that they did not have the required financial muscle to run UTL.
The companies that were subjected to FIA investigations after being shortlisted are Hamiliton Telecom Limited, Teleology Holding Limited, Mauritius Telecom, Telecel Global, Neubacher Montage LLP, Bayliss Consortium, and Afrinet Kenya Limited. This newspaper understands that the process of picking a new investor for UTL delayed because the government has been waiting for the FIA report.
Early this year, Cabinet ordered that an investor to run UTL be sought after finding out that it was choking on debts worth over Shs200b. At the time, President Museveni ordered all government ministries, departments and agencies to buy internet from UTL.
To avoid handing over UTL to ghost companies, the President also ordered that all shortlisted potential investors be subjected to rigorous investigations by FIA.
FIA's role
Mr Sydney Asubo the FIA executive director, said in his May 23 letter to the President that they had analysed the companies and carried out due diligence on their financial records.
"This company analysis and financial due diligence report is based on information obtained by the FIA from other financial intelligence units, companies' financial statements/banking information (where they are available) and information obtained from open sources, among others," Mr Asubo's report reads in part.
Unlike the six companies that have been ejected on account of lack of records about their audited finances, the FIA report cleared Mauritius Telecom, a company in which the government of Mauritius holds 30 per cent shares. However, the government has asked Mauritius Telecom to either increase the money for investment or forget the UTL deal.
According to the leaked report, Mauritius Telecom's total assets are worth Rs15.6b (about Shs1.7 trillion) which the government insists shows that the company running telecom services in many countries may not ably run UTL.
Presidential directive
The President has also ordered for an open sourcing of capable companies from the region but without "closing the door" on Mauritius telecom as long as its financial stake is increased.
According to the FIA report, Mauritius Telecom is a well-established company and its managerial team has a wealth of international experience in the telecom industry.
Other bidders
FIA in their report said investigations revealed that Teleology Holdings Limited is a private equity firm incorporated in Gibraltar with 12 international and eight Nigerian shareholders.
But what disqualified the company is the fact that it is in the process of acquiring 9mobile, one of the major telecommunications companies in Nigeria, which is struggling to repay a loan of $1.2b (Shs4.6 trillion) that it obtained from 13 different banks.
The other is Hamilton Telecom Limited, a company incorporated in Uganda on August 23, 2016, with objectives of providing communication services, satellite services and cellular internet, among others. FIA said in the report that they have not been able to obtain Hamilton Telecom Ltd's audited financial statements and neither those of Mr John Mukalazi Kamya who is presumed to be its single beneficial owner.
For Telecel Global, a company incorporated in Lebanon but with other offices in South Africa, United Kingdom and the Dominican Republic, the FIA reported that it had not seen financial records to facilitate assessment of its financial strength much as there were no reports of involvement in money laundering and terrorism.
Afrinet Kenya Limited, Bayliss Consortium, and Neubacher Montage LLP were also knocked down on the same reason of FIA failing to access information on their operations including audited financial statements.
Sources have told Daily Monitor that the President is personally supervising the process of sourcing for UTL investors and has directed FIA to investigate and compile a report on such companies "without adding or subtracting" any information discovered.
Government incentives
Licence. Cabinet early in April provided incentives to whoever will land the UTL deal. Information minister Frank Tumwebaze said Cabinet extended UTL's operational license for 20 more years.
Coverage. Cabinet also directed the Uganda Communications Commission to expand the UTL spectrum to cover the whole country and also allow it limited access and use of the National Backbone Infrastructure.


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Chapecoense somehow have risen above tragedy to top of first division
On Monday night, exactly six months since the air tragedy that wiped out almost their entire playing and coaching staff, Chapecoense went to the top of the Brazilian first division for the first time in their history.
True, only three rounds have been played. There still are 35 to go. It is all but impossible to see Chapecoense as realistic title challengers. Teams have been in their position in the past after the early rounds and still been relegated -- it happened last year to Santa Cruz of Recife. The campaign may well be long and hard for the small-town club from the south of Brazil. But to have bounced back so emphatically in such a short space of time is nothing less than a magnificent achievement.
There is an easy way to put this into perspective. In the last Premier League season, Chelsea, the team finishing on top, received one and a half times the TV revenue from their league fixtures as Sunderland, the team who finished at the bottom. In Brazil, the gap is much, much wider. In 2016, Chapecoense were the first division club who made the least from TV rights, pulling in 9.7 times less than Rio giants Flamengo, who received the most. For Chapecoense to compete on anything close to even terms with the big players of the Brazilian game is in itself remarkable. To be able to do it after going through such a tragedy and effectively starting from scratch is a feat for Greek gods.
The fact that Chapecoense top the table may shed some light on the incompetence and wastefulness of Brazil's major clubs, who surely should be capable of more with the resources at their disposal. It is worth recalling that, despite a huge financial advantage over their continental rivals, the last Brazilian team to win the Copa Libertadores (South America's Champions League) was Atletico Mineiro in 2013. They scraped their way to the title with a succession of penalty shootouts, and were then horribly exposed in the Club World Cup.
But it also is clear that Chapecoense, in the main, are a team that get the basics right. Their limited budget gives them little margin for error when it comes to signing players and appointing coaches. And coach Vagner Mancini, so far at least, has been an inspired choice to succeed his friend Caio Junior, one of the victims of the crash on Nov. 29.
The latest win, Monday's 2-0 triumph over local rivals Avai, was especially pleasing. True, the opposition were poor -- Avai certainly face a long fight against relegation this season. But the quality of Chapecoense's football, especially in the first half, was eye-catching. A new signing, the left-footed Venezuelan midfielder Luis Manuel Seijas, has slotted straight in. His capacity to pass the ball brought calm and precision to a side built for quick attacks, and the team charged forward in a succession of three- and four-man combinations.
The club could be sitting even prettier were it not for an uncharacteristic administrative error. In their debut campaign in the Libertadores, they won a famous victory away to Lanus of Argentina. But they should not have selected gangling defender Luiz Otavio, who should have been serving a suspension. The situation is confused, and the authorities may have sent the confirmation of the suspension to the wrong e-mail. But Chapecoense were told before the game that Luiz Otavio could not play. Vagner Mancini was about to replace him, but it appears that the club directors over-ruled him. Not only did Luiz Otavio play, he scored the winning goal. Chapecoense were stripped of the points they won that night, which turned out to be the difference between qualification to the last 16 and group phase elimination.
The club have launched an appeal. But the chances of success are not good. The way they are going in the league, though, Chapecoense have earned the right to dream of finishing high enough to qualify for next year's edition of the Libertadores.
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Club News November 2018
Themed Print Competition - "Urban"Post date: Sun, 18/11/2018 - 12:57
Thursday night saw Printed images from 9 members who submitted 30 prints. Judge Ralph Duckett [MPAGB, APAGB, EFIAP] seemed to enjoy the process tremendously. He adopted a novel approach by reviewing all images in detail with constructive comments. He chose NOT to select any at that time to "keep the suspense going" - which it DID. Then during the intermission, he narrowed the 30 down to 12 [more...Read this article
Tegg's Nose Exhibition 2018Post date: Thu, 15/11/2018 - 12:52
A small team of volunteers spent Monday morning selecting images, labelling them and mounting them in frames in readiness for the Exhibition. Further volunteers journeyed to Tegg's Nose Country Park, just outside Macclesfield this morning to fasten the frames up. Excellent teamwork on both occasions, and thanks to Kevin Burton, John Emery, John Garrett, Glyn George and Arthur Lomas for all...Read this article
Open Competition - Black & White/ Mono/ Infra Red (Print)Post date: Mon, 05/11/2018 - 09:45
Our thanks to Judge Graham Walton, DPAGB who traveled a long way to judge our first Print competition of the season. With only 30 entries from just 9 members we were treated to a detailed critique of every image. I'm sure the advice was helpful not just to the Entrants, but also to all those who attended. Cliff Hughes was unlucky not to get all 4 of his entries awarded a place as "Carly behind...Read this article


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What would you do with a mysterious starship and a giant housecat?
Alan Michael Wolf is an ordinary 19-year-old boy from a backwater colony world whose only dream was to go to military school. However, when he is sent home to recover from an injury, he finds himself stranded when he recieves unthinkable news: his home planet is gone. Destroyed. He is left with nothing until a chance encounter with an old man at a spaceport leaves him with three things: a mysterious starship, a giant housecat, and the news that his younger sister Katelyn may still be alive.
Alan takes off across the galaxy in search of her but discovers the old man's ship may have led him to a big secret, one that will lead him to an even bigger truth about why his home planet was destroyed. But there are forces out there who will hunt him down to make sure he is silenced before he can reveal the truth...


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Paramount Moves Johnny Knoxville Comedy 'Action Point' To Summer, 'SpongeBob' Heads To 2020 & More
Paramount announced another round of release date news this morning with the Johnny Knoxville comedy Action Point from director Tim Kirkby moving from March 23 next year to May 11. Action Point goes up against New Line/Warner Bros. Melissa McCarthy comedy Life of the Party on its new date and Annapurna's Where'd You Go Bernadette. Amazon Studios also has Gus Van Sant's biopic drama Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot on that date.
In addition, the studio's third SpongeBob Movie is now set to open on July 31, 2020 instead of Aug. 2, 2019. That July 31 was originally set for a Nickelodeon hybrid movie, and, well, that's now SpongeBob.
The Melrose lot has also set an animated title for May 15, 2020. Warner Bros. has a reboot of Scooby Doo happening on that date.


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Stray dogs of Sochi
Stray dogs are a common sight on the streets of Russian cities, but with massive construction in the area the street dog population in Sochi and the Olympic park soared. Useful as noisy, guard dogs, workers fed them to keep them nearby and protect buildings. The dogs—friendly rather than feral—soon lost their value and became strays. Alarmed by reports that the city had contracted the killing of thousands of stray dogs before and during the Olympic Games, animal activists began picking up dogs from the streets and putting them up at their homes or in temporary shelters before finding an owner elsewhere.


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Every autumn, the shady horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) produces prickly fruits containing one to three large seeds, or "nuts." In the 1800s, European doctors figured out that an extract made from these seeds could help treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and other disorders caused by fragile veins and sluggish circulation.
Today, horse chestnut seed extract is still used for these conditions and is particularly popular in Germany, where it ranks among the most common prescription herbal remedies (after ginkgo biloba and St. John's wort).
The horse chestnut is also known as the Spanish chestnut. Never take the seeds right off the tree to make a home remedy; the seeds (and other parts of the tree) are poisonous. To be safe, they must be carefully treated to extract the active ingredient.
Also, don't confuse seeds from the horse chestnut with seeds ("nuts") of the sweet chestnut (Castanea vesca), a tree that bears delicious chestnuts, ideal for roasting and stuffing into holiday turkeys.
Health Benefits
Scientists examining the seeds of the horse chestnut identified the main therapeutic ingredient, aescin, which is sometimes described as a group of chemically related substances called "escin."
Aescin reduces inflammation and tones up vein walls, allowing blood to flow back to the heart more easily. It appears to accomplish this by plugging up minute holes and microscopic leaks in the tiniest blood vessels, the venules, and in the capillaries. In reinforcing the strength of veins, horse chestnut is believed to also promote their elasticity and prevent swelling and long-term damage to them.
Specifically, horse chestnut seed extract may help to:
For example, a 1996 study involving 240 patients, reported that horse chestnut seed extract (aescin, 50 mg twice a day) provided the same relief from lower leg swelling (edema) as compression (support) stockings. Such stockings are typically considered the primary treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency, so the fact that the horse chestnut seed extract could perform with similar effectiveness was significant.
Investigators who reviewed the findings of 13 clinical trials done on the extract concluded it was clearly better than a placebo (dummy drug or sugar pill) in relieving vein-related leg problems such as varicose veins. The analysis was published in a 1998 issue of the well-known scientific journal Archives of Dermatology.
German health authorities approve of horse chestnut seed extract for hemorrhoids.
Dosage Information
Special tips:
--Only use horse chestnut seed products standardized to contain 50 mg aescin per dose.
--Oral formulations have been much more intensively researched than topical formulations such as gels and ointments, which have recently become available in the United States. It's not clear whether the topical forms are as effective.
For varicose veins or hemorrhoids: Take a 250 mg standardized extract capsule twice a day, or 1 teaspoon liquid extract twice a day. There are also topical formulations that can be applied two or three times a day; these may aid hemorrhoids especially.
Guidelines for Use
General Interaction
Horse chestnut may interfere with the action of anticoagulants (blood-thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin), intensifying the effect of the medication and increasing the risk of bleeding.
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An Adobe Premiere Pro MOGRT or Motion Graphics Template that helps you make the 3D Cinematic Grunge Title Pack for your channel/business.
Just change the text to whatever you like! (Very Easy & no skill needed)
A MOGRT/Motion Graphics Template makes it possible to change professional templates in Premiere Pro with the Essential Graphics Tool.
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Saturday, October 7, 2017
Pumpkin French Toast
Nothing says good more than infusing your day with Pumpkin French Toast. Although, it is good all year long, there is something special about consumption when the leaves have turned and plaid muscles it's way to the front of your closet (no offense to Lumber Jacks). Easier than pancakes, Pumpkin French Toast whips up in a jiffer...not to mention a stack of 3 will only set you back 254 calories, 24g net carbs and 30g protein...not bad for a Seasonal celebration! (macros don't include toppings)
Ingredients for one serving~
1/4 cup Pumpkin
1/3 cup liquid Egg Whites
1/2 scoop Protein Powder
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice
Dash Vanilla
3 slices Sara Lee 45 Calorie Bread
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No Calorie Spray Butter
Sliced Banana
Powdered Peanut Butter
Lily's Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips
Pecan Chips
Lakanto Monk Fruit Maple Syrup~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
Mix together Pumpkin, Eggs, Protein Powder, Spices and Vanilla til smooth. Dredge Bread thru mixture til coated on each side and fry in Pam coated skillet on each side til golden brown. Stack and eat plain, or top with any of the suggested toppings (toppings not included in macros). Enjoy :)
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Svetlana Kalinicheva
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When the childhood leaves
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Like Red Dog
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I received my degree in art from the Crimean art college and Kharkov State Academy of design and art. Began my career as a painter, and was engaged in an illustration later. I'm a participant of exhibitions and international open-air. My works are stored in the Museum of Modern Art of Kiev, the state museum of Montenegro, as well as private collections.
My paintings can be referred to as Impressionism. Major part of the portrait is.
I combine the liquid with pastose dabs. Color scale of works saturated, I use almost open colors. I also explore other type of media like print, and linocut.
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Water has filled a massive new reservoir to the brim — the federal government's first major project in 15 years that could help slake the arid West's thirsts.
But the $513 million Nighthorse reservoir in south west Colorado will not supply any of the dozens of sprawling Western cities seeking water.
Instead, the 123,541 acre-feet of water stored here — more than Denver's Cheesman and Gross reservoirs combined — belongs mostly to the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes.
The project reflects a quiet but substantial shift of control over a crucial resource as the federal government tries to turn a new page with tribes.


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Getting firsthand information from an actual car owner is one sure way to get an idea of car performance once it leaves the lot. Autobytel features real consumer reviews that give the unbiased experience of a car.
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She knows to handle it all Be it love or scuffle.
She is fierce and strong
She is kind and calm.
With wisdom in her mind
She sees no bounds!
The world is her playground,
With zest in her chest
She wishes to rise and shine.
Crossing the hedge
She knows what it takes
To reach the harbor,
A mere pleadge.
The chances she takes
Gives a blow to the Nemesis
On her way!
She knows to handle it all
Be it love or scuffle.
Yes you may try
Try and stop,
For if she follows her hunch
You may just stand there in awe.
The little you could do is
To support and accept
The fire in her belly!
For if she be gone,
A misanthropic place it would be,to dwell!
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Do you ever look around at the amazing craft and sewing room tours on the internet and get a little sad? Do you drool over the size of the rooms and imagine not having a mortgage, student loans, or multiple children to feed? If you're lucky enough to have a sewing space that's separate from the rest of the house, you're bound to dream of … [Read more...]
DIY Thanksgiving Tablescape
It's hard to believe that it's November already. Which means it's time to take down the Halloween decorations and get ready for my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I've put together a quick and easy tablescape using items from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, an easy DIY no-sew table cloth, and past Thanksgiving crafts to spruce up my … [Read more...]
Christmas Wreath Alternative
Last week, the weather gods gifted us with extremely high winds depositing a few free Christmas decorating goodies, literally, on my doorstep. Something free or on the cheap always gets my blood flowing and since we don't have a Christmas wreath for our front door, I knew just what I wanted to make. I think the cool kids are calling it, … [Read more...]
Christmas Mantle
Well, to be honest, I don't really have a mantle per say. It's more like a radiator in disguise. Either way, it's beginning to look a lot more like Christmas around here. Last December (way before I had a cutting machine of my own), I purchased a set of vinyl Christmas Subway art from Andy over at Poppies at Play. I had the … [Read more...]
Mod Podge Christmas Trees
I found a set of wooden Christmas trees on sale after Christmas last year and stashed them away. I swear sometimes I have crafty ADD. I get started on something and then forget about it, or buy something and "lose" it in a pile of crafty things. Thankfully, the unpacking and semi-organization that happened just before Christmas this year, … [Read more...]
Fabric Easter Egg Bunting
I've realized along the way that I'm not much of a pastel fan. I'm into either bright, bold colors or calm neutrals. This causes a problem once Easter decorating season comes along, as most decorations fall into the pastel color scheme. With a few fat quarters of your favorite, brightly colored fabrics, you can create a Fabric Easter Egg Bunting … [Read more...]


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Tel# (773)583-8532 Fax# (773)583-1435
"Where Education Makes It All"
School Officials:
Career Training Director - Candice Nono
Asst. Career Training Director - Charissa Cacal
The school reserves the right to change any provision or requirements to the Catalog and Agreement at any time. New modifications will not affect current enrolled students without their notification and/or approval.


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Sacred Heart Prep senior Tom Kremer, one of the top freestylers and backstrokers in the nation, won't be leaving the area to continue his swimming career next fall.
Kremer has verbally committed to swim for the Stanford men's team in 2012. He picked the Cardinal over Cal and Southern Cal.
"I am both honored and excited to represent Stanford next year," Kremer said. "I know that Coach Skip Kenney will help me become the best athlete I can be and that Stanford will provide one of best academic environments in the world."
Kremer won the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke titles at the Central Coast Section Championship in 2010 and 2011, establishing a section record of 1:36.72 in the 200 free last spring.
He finished his junior year ranked third nationally in the 200 free, qualifying him as an All-American. Kremer ranked No. 1 in the state in that event. Kremer also was No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in the state in the 100 back (48.50) and No. 26 in the 100 free (45.12). Kremer also led off the Gators' 400 free relay team that ranked No. 38 -- earning All-American status in all his events.
Kremer currently holds five of the eight individual school swimming records at Sacred Heart Prep.
"Tom has worked so hard in the pool and in the classroom," said SHP coach Kevin Morris. "I'm truly in awe of everything he has accomplished. I'm so excited for his senior year season, and I know he'll accomplish great things at Stanford.
"Tom is the epitome of a student-athlete. It has been such a privilege to coach him and teach him."
Morris is a math teacher at SHP and currently teaches Kremer in AP Computer Science.
Kremer has dual citizenship with the United States and Israel, and is hoping to compete for Israel in the 2012 Olympics in London. Kremer did compete at the European Junior Championships this past summer and was the only Israeli swimmer to medal by taking the bronze in the 200 IM.
Moving on to state
Gunn freshman golfer Anna Zhou shot a 2-over-par 72 at the Stanford Golf Course on Monday while finishing in a four-way tie for second place at the girls' NCGA/CIF NorCal Championships. Zhou's finish qualified her for the CIF State Championships, set for Nov. 15 at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach.
The top nine individuals not on a qualifying team advanced, and Zhou did easily while equaling the score turned in by 2011 Central Coast Section champion Hannah Suh of Evergreen Valley. Zhou was even-par through three holes before taking a bogey-4 on the 102-yard par-3 fourth hole. She got back to even with a birdie-3 on the the 340-yard ninth hole. Zhou dropped another stroke on the 343-yard par-4 11th hole and suffered a bogey-6 on the par-5 16th. Other than that, she was consistent with 14 pars.
Despite tying for second, Zhou had to settle for the fourth-place medal after losing a four-way playoff on the par-4 18th hole. Zhou and two others made par, forcing a second playoff hole. While standing over her putt, Zhou's ball moved. She called a violation on herself and had to accept the fourth-place medal.
Signing ceremony
Palo Alto High will have 11 seniors committing to colleges on Wednesday. That group includes Kimmy Whitson (Pacific volleyball), Melanie Wade (Washington volleyball), Caroline Martin (Connecticut College volleyball), Maddie Kuppe (UConn volleyball), Kimmy Flather (San Diego State lacrosse), Skylar Dorosin (Stanford watrer polo), Jasmine Tosky (USC swimming), Megan Bredenberg (Pepperdine swimming), Byron Sanborn (Princeton swimming) and Nicky Hu (Harvard tennis).
Swimming in Singapore
A handful of Palo Alto Stanford Aquatic athletes just returned from Singapore, where they competed in FINA World Cup short-course (meters) meet on Friday and Saturday.
Palo Alto High senior Jasmine Tosky was among the busiest as she finished fifth in the 200 fly, fifth in the 400 IM, fifth in the 200 IM, sixth in the 100 fly and eighth in the 200 free.
Sacred Heart Prep sophomore Ally Howe was sixth in the 200 back and seventh in the 100 back; Palo Alto sophomore William Lee was eighth in the 200 back and 400 IM; Menlo-Atherton sophomore Kindle Van Linge was 12th in the women's 400 IM; Gunn senior Julia Ama was eighth in the 50 fly; and Palo Alto senior Byron Sanborn was ninth in the 200 IM. Andrew Liang of Palo Alto also competed, taking 12th in the 100 back and 14th in the 200 fly prelims.
Moving on up
The Palo Alto girls' volleyball team has risen to No. 65 in the nation, according to Maxpreps, which also lists the Vikings No. 15 in the state, No. 11 statewide in Division I, No. 3 in the CCS and No. 1 in CCS Division I heading into this week's section playoffs.


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Sites should strive to work closely with their local community and engage them with the project to show a positive image of the construction industry.
See the examples below for how one site addressed this:
The briquette making will continue long after the project has concluded, demonstrating a lasting commitment to community engagement and promoting environmentally-friendly activities.
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Beaverton is one of the most livable communities in the nation, thanks to a cutting-edge civic plan, a range of housing options and commitment to sustainability. Beaverton was ranked #12 Best Small Cities by Money Magazine in 2017.
The four metrics displayed to the right highlight the progress BURA and the City of Beaverton are making to enhance livability in the Central Beaverton Urban Renewal Area, particularly in Downtown Beaverton. These metrics include a focus on smart growth development, such as an increase in vertical parking structures and multi-story buildings. Both of these outcomes maximize land area and reduce the need for sprawling surface parking lots and unsustainable building practices.
It also includes acres of surface parking, which represents the amount of land within the urban renewal area that is surface parking. Over time, this metric will decrease with each additional redevelopment project that is constructed on land that is currently surface parking and further the community's smart growth and livability goals.
In FY16-17, two new multi-story buildings were constructed in the urban renewal area: The LaScala and The Rise Old Town. Both projects are located near transit stations and provide tremendous community value to residents by offering access to transit and improved walkability. There was no change in the number of vertical parking spaces nor in the reduction of acres of surface parking. The area is home to many nearby public transportation options as well as a pedestrian friendly environment. The completion of the Broadway Streetscape project during fall 2015 encourages a pedestrian-friendly environment along Broadway and is another example of an Old Town project that enhances livability in the Central Beaverton Urban Renewal Area.
FY16-17 Highlights
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8012 SSRLC Stainless Steel IP68 Compression Load Cell
The type SSRLC is a stainless steel compression type load cell with complete hermetic sealing. It is a perfect fit for pump off control systems.
- Capacity of 30klb, 50klb.
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- Environmental Protection IP68 with complete hermetic sealing.
- Pump off control systems.
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BCPros sells, installs, services and maintains a wide range of hardware and software products for our clients. Some of the more popular products are listed below
BCPros can install and support competitively-priced software products from industry-leading manufacturers. Many years of experience at our end lets you sleep at night knowing the software products you purchase from us will work seamlessly with your currently installed or recommended systems.
BCPros installs industry-leading solutions from these and other providers:
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BCPros brings a wealth of experience installing and servicing multivendor hardware systems, desktop and mobile computers, and server environments. We'll recommend only the brands we have found to offer the features you need, and are the best built and the most reliable. Because of our extensive systems knowledge, you can depend on our know-how, advice and guidance throughout your implementation.
We stock and recommend DELL Desktops
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We stock a full range of storage, power, and networking components from small to large, along with all the peripherals and parts to fix many common failures. We have access to over 100,000 parts for next business day delivery for even the hardest repairs and urgent projects.


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The Groove Cartel is your quintessential new electronic music blog and record label company.
When we opened the page, in November 2014, our goal was to link all the news and music regarding the newborn Groove Movement. At that time there were many few artists and events connected to this kind of music. We were the first page, or network, with this purpose.
From that moment, we have opened accounts on the major social network and, two years later, in the spring of 2016, the blog opened its doors.
Together with it, Groove Cartel Records is one of the focal points of the network. With more than 50 releases and support from the major DJs of the movement, we have decided to start our first sub-label. In the early 2017 'Banzai バンザイ Records' was born.
With a coverage of almost 40,000 unique people per month and peaks of 70,000 during annual events such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, Tomorrowland and Amsterdam Dance Event, The Groove Cartel is the first (and probably unique) blog in the world with this specific music target.
The Groove Cartel has been chosen as one of the best music blogs in 2019 by Sound-Unsound and Movie Hustle.
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We're proud of the work we do and love to receive feedback from clients. Below are several dental implant case studies from happy patients and their experiences with our award-winning dental team in Banbury.
This gentleman came to us wanting the perfect smile in time for his son's wedding. He had lost his teeth over 10 years ago for various reasons – unable to get on with dentures, he had opted to just do without.
When he arrived at our dental implant practice in Banbury he had 2 teeth and these needed to be extracted which left him without any. An essential part of the treatment planning was to have a CBCT Scan taken which allowed Dr Tom to accurately design where the Implants would best be placed. This involves working with our great laboratory who are involved with the design of the end product.
After diagnosis and treatment planning Mr G was given various options on how to create his desired smile. He decided to go with having 12 dental implants placed and to have fixed bridges fitted. As he was used to having no teeth, he decided to not have temporary dentures or bridges so he lived with no teeth for the healing period. We dedicated a day to place the Implants and ensured that there were no interruptions and no time constraints for Dr Tom to carry out the treatment.
We kept in close contact with the client after the treatment to ensure that all was well. A week later, he came back for a review appointment. Dr Tom lets the area settle and allows the Implant to become part of the bone before progressing to the next stage. This consisted of 2 visits over 2 months. When the next phase started and Mr G saw himself for the first time with teeth. We then made sure that the design and fit was perfect.
The next process was fitting the definitive bridges. Carrying out a complete transformation is, to put it mildly – Mr G looks amazing! People have commented that he looks 15 years younger and he feels everyone is smiling at him – this is because he is smiling at them. Our team are extremely proud of the result and are delighted that Mr G has transformed his smile.
This gentleman came to us for a dental implant consultation. He was wearing dentures and was not comfortable with the fit of the lower denture.
We placed 2 dental implants in the lower jaw and constructed an Implant retained the denture. This allows the denture to be taken out and cleaned but the fit is solid as it is supported by the Implants, therefore, there is no movement.
We made a new top denture and the gentleman was extremely happy with his result.
This lady had lost a tooth and did not want a denture. we placed a single implant and placed a crown to complete her smile again. She was highly delighted at the way it fitted and felt so natural.
This treatment took 3 months to complete.
This lady had 4 implants placed to support a 7 unit fixed bridge. The treatment, in her particular case, took 10 months to complete. The result was a lovely natural smile.


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Hello, friends! The first gift guide of the season is finally here and I am sharing a few of my Amazon Prime finds! Everything here is either something I have purchased and love OR something that is currently on my wish list. Let me know what kind of gift guides you would like to see on my blog as I will be working on them from now until Christmas!
1. Marble laptop case – Love the colors in this marble laptop case! I have had my MacBook Air for about 5 years now and I know once I buy a cover for it, it will die! Haha
2. Pave criss cross ring – I have this ring in gold, and love it! It's dainty, sparkly, and would make the perfect stocking stuffer.
3. Travel makeup bag – Best makeup bag ever!!! I purchased this a couple of months ago and I'm obsessed. It is perfect for travel and holds everything I need and then some. Plus, the inserts inside are removable so you can customize your compartments.
4. Faux fur blanket – This is at the top of my Christmas list. I've heard nothing but good things about this blanket and it is SO BIG! I can't wait to hopefully cozy up with this during the cold winter months.
5. Velvet scrunchies – Another great stocking stuffer. I love the different shades of blush pink and I think these are more gentle on your hair than other hair ties.
6. Phone stand – I'm so glad I finally got one of these! I always watch IG stories while I put my makeup on, and this makes it so convenient. I also keep one on my side table and my phone sits on there while it charges over night.
7. Blue light filter glasses – I think these would be a great gift because people may not think to buy these for themselves. I have this exact pair and use them to avoid eye strain since I stare at a computer screen all day, every day!
Have a great Tuesday!
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Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Common Name: Deer Grass
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri, commonly known as Deer Grass is a new, improved 'Deer Grass' variety with better foliage, and more attractive. It's stronger and more colorful with a longer, stronger bloom than regular deer grass. From desert to coast, a beautiful vertical accent, flowering in late summer. Hardy from 0-120 degrees. Full sun. Clumping, blue foliage with grayish flower spikes. Neat growth habit! Retains its dramatic straw colored flower spikes for months.
- Type: Ornamental Grass
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Height: 3 Feet 6 Inches
- Blooms: Wheat, Late Summer to Early Fall
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Dean Johnson and Kim Seifert are the co-founders of The Blind Men – Custom Window Coverings. Their friendship started while they were attending the University of Regina. Dean has a gamut of experience in the financial and accounting sectors, including spending the beginning of his career with the Federal Government as an auditor for Revenue Canada & GST and later getting into the Oil & Gas consulting business as a CPA. Kim started out as an IT/ Business Consultant working with Provincial Government's and expanding into International contracts with Weyerhaeuser, American Airlines and United Airlines. Kim started his Mortgage Brokering business and still works in the industry as a Mortgage Professional.
The idea to start a Custom Blind Company happened when in the process of building their new homes and were quoted a price for window coverings. Feeling that the price was somewhat unreasonable, they had a quick chat that turned into a lengthy conversation and The Blind Men were born.
Taking their 40 years of combined Business & Consulting experience, they decided to start a window covering business. The Goal: Deal only with manufacturers that have the best product, warranty and service on the market, while maintaining affordable prices for the client. This quickly led to the current structure of the company: No Brick & Mortar, No Expensive Franchise Fees, No Expensive Advertising, and finally Streamlining Processes to eliminate waste. Bring Affordability Back to Custom Window Coverings!
We have structured The Blind Men so WE can all be successful. This has been the key to the fast growth of The Blind Men working closely with our first franchise owner, consultants, and installers who proudly run their own business under The Blind Men name.


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To get started please visit our Become a Client webpage. If you fit the description of clients we work with, please fill out a webform and provide as many details about your tax and financial situation as possible.
Our team needs as much information about your situation as possible in order to identify if our services can meet your needs and help you achieve your goals.
We love it when people explain their investment situation, income streams, and what they are trying to accomplish.
You will be contacted within one business day to set up a call. If you still haven't heard from us, give us a gentle nudge by sending us an email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
After the initial call with our Business Developer, you will be asked to provide your prior year tax returns. Once you onboard with us, we'll request other documents pertaining to your financial position, such as a statement of net worth.
We take a holistic approach to tax strategy and planning which requires us to understand your entire tax and financial situation. To do this we must review your financial information which generally includes your tax returns, statement of net worth, as well other documents pertaining to your specific circumstances.
The Real Estate CPA allows you to securely upload your financial information using a state of the art interface.
We also adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and Bylaws and other guidelines set forth by the AICPA and IRS when it comes to keeping our prospective, current, and past clients' information safe and secure.
And while this should go without saying, we never share any financial information with third-parties without your explicit written consent.
Check out our Privacy Policy for more information.
You'll be speaking with our Business Developer who will help identify the best solutions to meet your accounting and tax needs.
Our Business Developer has a deep background in identifying a prospect's needs and uncovering ways that we can add value.
Accounting and tax questions are not answered on the initial call with our Business Developer. The call is designed to identify your tax and accounting needs as well as ask clarifying questions to gain a better understanding as to how our firm can add significant value to you.
Proper tax strategy and planning involves many aspects of your tax and financial situation. As a result, we onboard intentionally and offer our services strategically to produce the best results possible for you. If you engage us for Tax Strategy, we will uncover every aspect of your tax and financial position and provide you with hard-hitting multi-year advice that you know you can rely on.
If our Tax Strategy is overkill for your current needs, we encourage you to access our Knowledgebase which includes explanations of all of our tax strategies. You can also check out our Virtual Workshops as they are a great place to ask high-level questions.
Our team will review your information, then craft and deliver a proposal to suit your specific accounting and tax needs.
Once you fill out a webform you will receive a communication from our team to schedule your initial call with our Business Developer.
After the initial call has been completed, and we review your information, you will receive a proposal for our recommended services.
The process from filling out a webform to proposal generally takes one to two weeks. We onboard intentionally and want to make sure that we can add value to you prior to moving forward with a proposal.
Our Services
We service clients across all 50 states including US Territories.
We help investors who invest in the U.S. and live overseas. We also help investors who invest internationally and live in the U.S.
Due to the complexities of international tax law, we prefer to only advise on real estate aspects of your situation. Therefore, we may partner with other CPA firms to provide you with the holistic services you need.
Proactive tax strategy and planning includes determining which tax strategies will save you the most money in taxes, then creating a plan of actions you should take (and not take) throughout the year to implement those strategies.
Taking a proactive approach is important because your year-end tax return simply reports results achieved during the year, and once the tax year ends, there is little that can be done to reduce your taxes.
Instead, we need to influence those results through a proactive plan of actions to take throughout the year to create results that are favorable from a tax perspective.
Our Foundational Tax Strategy Engagement provides proactive tax strategy and planning to new clients, and helps answer high priority questions regarding your specific situation.
The engagement takes place over three 60 minute sessions with a Tax Strategist.
- The first session is a deep dive into your tax and overall financial situation. We also prioritize specific tax issues and questions related to your situation.
- During the second session, we discuss our answers and recommendations for your specific tax issues and questions.
- The third and final session will answer any remaining questions and provide proactive tax planning for the remainder of the tax year.
For larger clients, we will generally add one or two additional sessions to provide us enough time to go over everything.
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If you have used our services in the past, we will certainly prepare your annual tax returns.
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A blue-colored HTC One (M8) has gone up for pre-order in the United Kingdom. The recently-leaked version of the Taiwanese flagship is offered online by MobileFun.
The HTC One (M8) with a brand new lick of paint (it is caller Aqua Blue) is priced at £549.99 for a 16GB SIM-free version. The price tag does not carry any premium for the new color scheme it is the same for the already available versions with 16GB of memory on board.
There is no word on the shipping date of the blue HTC M8. We doubt it will be a long wait.
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I'll be presenting this as a paper next month at the Southwest Popular/American Culture conference, and I'm currently writing it up as an article, perhaps for the Classical Receptions journal (though other suggestions for an appropriate venue are appreciated!).
Here is the abstract for the conference paper:
Luxus on the Mississippi: Graceland Mansion as an Elite Roman Villa
Francesca C. Tronchin, Rhodes College
Varro's criticism of luxury villas, Statius' encomium through villa description, Pliny the Younger's autobiography in villa letters, Philostratus' description of a paintings gallery in a Neapolitan villa: myriad ancient texts describe ideal elite Roman residences. The archaeological record largely confirms the written evidence for the taste of the aristocracy for imported marbles, large-scale statuary, landscape and water features, and costly mosaics in their rural estates. Yet while there is some corroboration between these two primary sources of information from the ancient world, there are no examples of extant villas which are specifically described in the texts–no villa of Pliny's has decisively been discovered and Cicero's Tusculanum remains buried. Indeed no archaeologically-known villa from Roman Italy displays all the typical characteristics described in the texts about these sumptuous residences, although the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum, among others, comes close.
If an ancient handbook of ideal features in luxury villas existed, it would certainly include the following: imported materials, classicising sculpture, exotica, water features (as evidence for the owner's ability to "tame" nature), references to the owner's ancestors, and settings for both otium and negotium. Ideal estates would be extra- or suburban and eventually would come to be monuments to the memory of the most prominent owner of the villa, perhaps even through the tomb itself. Whether written as praise for a villa patron or as criticism of private luxury, these components are included in a great number of ancient descriptions of opulent, rural estates.
As noted above, archaeologists have not found any villa on Roman soil which specifically confirms all the features of villa design mentioned in the written sources.
Perhaps they should have been looking for a quintessential example a luxury villa in Memphis, Tennessee, for Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion is indeed a "better" elite Roman villa than ones around the Mediterranean. Built in 1939, purchased by Elvis in 1957, and modified and redecorated over the last twenty years of his life, the mansion reflects the King's personal taste, commemorates his personal achievements, and memorializes his loved ones. The residence features a recording studio and office, balanced by zones for otium like the swimming pool and racquetball courts. The Jungle Room, sheathed in green shag carpet, boasts an indoor waterfall akin to the Euripi described by Cicero in de Legibus II.2. Many other decorative features and direct classical references at Graceland evoke antiquity, but the Meditation Garden is perhaps the most poignant and eloquent aspect of the residence-turned-museum's allusion to Roman villas. As the funerary monument to Elvis and a number of his family members, the Garden is visited by hundreds of thousands of international pilgrims, especially around the anniversary of Elvis' death.
Graceland, therefore, is the eclectic and personalized architectural autobiography of the King, an enduring shrine to his memory, and a time capsule of (for better or for worse) contemporary taste.
Through this comparison of elite villas and Graceland, this paper interrogates, in part, the usefulness of ancient textual sources with respect to examining archaeological evidence for Roman domestic architecture.


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DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you'll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland vs. France (RTÉ 2, 7pm)
Tonight Ireland face France in a must-win match that will guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals. Can Ireland knock it out of the park? Light a candle, say a prayer, etc. #COYGIG
Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC One, 8pm)
In tonight's episode, singer Lulu explores her family history to uncover the mystery of why her mother was sent to live with a different family as a child and, in doing so, learns some new information about her grandparents.
10 Puppies and Us (BBC Two, 8pm)
The world is a scary place so watch this programme charting the ups and downs of 10 puppies is exactly the balm we need. PUPPIES!
Everyone's talking about… This absolute lad
Students across the UK received their A Level results this morning and Good Morning Britain was on hand to film some of their reactions.
Shout out to this absolute lad who took a swig of a stiff drink.
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Or flick over for…
- Child Genius (Channel 4, 8pm) Smart kids vs. other smart kids. Is there anything more compelling?
- Taxi of Mum and Dad (Channel 4, 9pm) Ought to resonate with anyone who's ever had to ask their Mam and Dad for a lift.
- Insecure (Sky Atlantic, 10.35pm) Season two continues.
- Top of the Lake: China Girl (BBC Two, 9pm) Ditto.
- The Mash Report (BBC Two, 10pm) Topical comedy show hosted by Nish Kumar.
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Montreal, QC – The StFX X-Men played to a 79-75 win over the Université du Québec à Montréal Citadins in pre-season exhibition play Friday night.
The pace of play bounced back and forth throughout the course of the games as the X-Men got out to a 27-15 lead after the first quarter, but the Citadens closed the gap in the second quarter. StFX were up 41-35 at half.
The Citadins made a charge in the final quarter of play but the X-Men were able to hang on for the win over their RSEQ opponent.
Reigning AUS most valuable player Kevin Bercy led the X-Men with a double-double performance of 24 points and 10 rebounds on the night.
Davonte Provo scored 13 and had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, while Justin Andrews added 11 points off the X-Men bench. StFX shot 49.2% from field-goal range.
Charles Miller was the top point-getter for the Citadins with 18 points.
The X-Men move on for another exhibition match-up, this time they will face the McGill Redmen. Tip-off is slated for Saturday at 7:00 pm EST.


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Kadallah Burrowes: An Artist of Many Mediums
Drafted by Aleksandra Lekowska '18
Technology and art aficionado Kadallah Burrowes '18 has managed to not only co-found Feast, NYU Shanghai's premier art publication, but have his own work shown at a leading museum in Shanghai. As his magazine continues to gain momentum, Burrowes talks to the Gazette about his dedication to creating a platform for all types of artists, as well as how his creative endeavors and future plans are informed by his passion for Interactive Media Arts.
Why did you start Feast and how has it changed since its founding?
Coming to NYU Shanghai, I originally thought I would pursue a career in photojournalism. I was interested in the art of writing and photography at the same time. I started contributing to NYU Shanghai's magazine On Century Avenue, but there was a need for a platform dedicated to art, so we started from scratch and built Feast. We decided to keep it online instead of on paper to ensure that more people could contribute their art.
We wanted Feast to be a place for all kinds of artists to showcase their work, whether it be photographers, painters, musicians or creative writers. At the beginning, it was Isabella Baranyk '18 and me working with five editors. Now, we have a WeChat group of over a hundred people interested in contributing content, organizing or attending events. The NYU Shanghai staff always do whatever they can to help out. As we organize events out in the city, we've attracted an audience of not only members of our university but also the broader Shanghai art community.
What made you gravitate from photojournalism to Interactive Media Arts?
I definitely have to credit Prof. Clay Shirky for that. I took a class with him every semester and eventually realized that IMA had so much to offer beyond photography; I could apply all of these new technologies available at the department to create whatever I wanted without being restricted to one medium of expression.
What are some of your projects that combine art and IMA technology?
In a class called Design Expo, we used IMA skills to create a prosthetic limb that would respond to mild electric signals from the brain to flex muscles and improve people's experience with prosthetics. I've become more interested in 3D modeling and recently developed a detailed model of the prosthetic. It looks like a piece of art itself, but if you contribute the technology behind it, it becomes a piece of medical equipment to improve lives.
Throughout college, my focus has shifted towards VR and reality-capturing technology, such as 360 degree cameras. I'm currently working on a VR music video project that takes place in space. It will be exhibited at the Grand Opening of the Modern Art Museum Shanghai in March. Students will also be able to participate in a VR hackathon that we are hosting at the opening with the support of Professor Christian Grewell.
How has your study abroad experience expanded your IMA skills?
While spending two semesters in New York, I took 18 credits at ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program), which is a graduate program and IMA's older sibling. One of the graduate level classes I took was Biodesign and the Future Food which talked about the sustainable technology for agriculture. Together with 3 classmates, we created a project which focused on creating a hive out of a particular kind of mushroom which helps bees fight off disease. The project was selected in MoMA's Biodesign Summit for the Top Food Prize in June 2016 and it is now being continued by my group partners.
What are your future plans?
I am determined to stay in Shanghai after graduation, so I'm going to look for jobs, internships and graduate schools here - even if it means enrolling in a Master's program in Chinese! My ultimate goal is to become a professor so that I can teach others, but also have access to the newest technology like I do at NYU Shanghai.


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The Young Author's Day (YAD) was a culmination of the remarkable journey students had had through the year.
A group of boys on the scent of a mystery, girls on an adventure trip and zombies attacking a city and the courageous effort of a pilot who landed his flight on the frozen Hudson bay…… these are just a few of the many books on display on the 24th day of February. The Young Authors Day – the annual event provides an apt platform for our children to pen down their imaginative and artistic stories in different genres. The event aims at inspiring and motivating our young children to lend words to their imaginative expressions and nurture future writers and authors.
The stories with their colourful illustrations are the end result of the yearlong efforts undertaken by our young authors from grades 4 and 5. The characters and the traits that they portray, the setting of the stories and the intense and intricate plots proved interesting to the readers. The area decorated with book titles and their corresponding movie titles lent an aura of a creative festivity with the children taking turns talking about their books to the parents and visitors. It was a remarkable day for both the parents and the students.
A visual screening of children discussing in groups about their experiences through novel writing, the genres and characters of their stories or the plot and the setting were screened for the parents. The video screening helped the audience understand the novel writing processes and systems that our students are a part of culminating in the Young Authors' Day.


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2018 Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27, July 30 and 31 @ FHS Event Center
12-2 pm returning players, 2-4 pm new players, 2:30-4 pm middle school camp $150
Link to summer camp information:
Link to summer camp registration form:
Or go to Foothill High School website Athletics, Summer Programs 2018, for registration form and information.
2018 Tryouts
August 2 and 3 @ FHS Event Center
Teams Posted August 3rd
Mandatory Parent/Player meeting Monday, August 6 7 pm
2018 Summer Practice Schedule
Practice starts Monday, August 6
2018 Queens Court Tournament
Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at American Sports Center
2018 Season practice begins Tuesday, August 14
Goooooo Knights!
Athletic Clearance is open for 2018-19. ALL Student Athletes will need to be registered by summer on https://www.athleticclearance.com in order to be placed into a 9th period Athletic class for next year. If you are not registered you will be placed into PE for the entire semester.
For more information, visit Foothill High School website, under Athletics, Athletic Clearance.


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Nepal Sanctuary Treks organized a guide and porters (and permits, transportation etc) for an 11-day trek into the Langtang Valley for our family (two parents, two teenagers). We had previously used Tulsi and his company on two other trips to Nepal. Fantastic as per past experiences. They care for their staff, have a genuine commitment to the places and people that you visit and walk the talk in terms of a responsible future of tourism in Nepal. Can't rate highly enough.
We appreciated the very well organized trip, the friendly staff, and the appropriate selection of the trekking route
June 2019
"It's been a great trip! I just wanted to know how fantastic your team were-I would not have made it without their support and encouragement! Its hardest thing I have ever done but I feel so proud that I accomplished Annapurna Circuit Trek. "
Two week trekking trip with Nepal sanctuary Trek's was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
We did loop trek in the Khumbu valley going up to Gokyo lakes before heading through the Cho la pass to Everest base camp and then heading back down.
Our guide Arjun was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and kept us safe. The itinerary created for us made sure that our altitude profile was completely safe and we had a good chance to acclimatize properly to make the most of our trip.
None of our party became unwell and we made it to all our planned destinations with the help of our guide and porters.
Nepal sanctuary is special in that they make great efforts to ensure that their Porter's are well cared for, and lift reasonable loads, not the massive loads that you see other Porter's having to lift. They make sure that Porter's are well equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear.
We will definitely be going back to Nepal and Nepal sanctuary will be our trekking company of choice. Highly recommend for a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
Nepal Sanctuary Treks are outstanding! Our entire trek went unbelievably smoothly. Flights, accommodation, tour guides, and service were excellent. I would highly recommend Nepal Sanctuary Treks to any organization. Our guides Denish, Mangal and Chhiring were simply brilliant. The care and service were wonderful. Thank you to Tulsi for his excellent coordination. Can't wait to come back!!!
We did this trek in 2009 and it was a wonderful experience. There were 8 of us, 6 of whom were all late 50s at the time. Tulsi and Nepal Sanctuary Treks did a wonderful job and based on our experience, would happily recommend them.
Annapurna Pranam 2012: An Annual Visit from Students from Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong
Over the past four years I've been leading tours to Nepal for high school students from Hong Kong International School. Since we go to the Pokhara area, we call our group "Annapurna Pranam" or "At the Feet of Annapurna." Each group of sixteen students and two teachers has focused on visiting schools and children's homes. And each time we have tried to help Nepali students gain access to sources of information our students take for granted. We have provided laptops, Internet service, funds for computer labs, and part of the salary for a full time computer teacher. It is a mere drop in the bucket, but perhaps a few students have benefited.
Our week-long trips would not be possible without the expertise and experience of Nepal Sanctuary Trekking. From planning before the trips with Prasant and Tulsi to the on-the-spot attention to detail by the Sherpa guides and porters, the organization is smooth and flexible to our needs. We have nothing but praise and gratitude for the professionalism and personal care provided by Nepal Sanctuary Treks. I have been recommending that my friends, my colleagues – and anyone I hear is going there – contact Nepal Sanctuary Treks for any type of visit to fascinating Nepal!
Brilliant family. welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. Used them on a few treks, including a successful ascent of Mera Peak. Woo hoo
As we come to the end of our fabulous Nepalese holiday I wanted to let you know how very impressed we were with our guide, Tenzing Sherpa.
Tenzing was everything we could have wanted from a guide, plus much, much more. He was kind and caring, knowledgeable and interesting, we had complete 100% faith in him and felt extremely well looked after. From our daily blood oxygen measurements, which our boys adored, to his constant picking up of litter from the mountain paths, he really was everything we could have hoped for from a guide.
I would not hesitate in recommending Nepal Sanctuary Treks and Tenzing in the highest possible terms to friends and colleagues in England.
Many Thanks
My name is Theo Kossart and I believe that you are considering utilizing Nepal Sanctuary Treks for an upcoming trip in Nepal.
Tulsi has provided me with many services over the last 28 years, from organizing raft support on kayaking expeditions, to internal flights (where he seems to have good contacts at many airports around the country, which I think is important when flights are cancelled, delayed frequently), accommodations, to full expedition support. In 1998 I organized a 7 men team to climb Mt. Pumari, and we had an additional 12 friends and family trek to Base Camp. Tulsi, competently organized all permits, provision, supporting staff and internal transport. Subsequently similar expedition support was provided in 2001 when we made an attempt to climb Mt. Everest from Tibetan side. He also organized Makalu to Everest trek and Barunche expedition for me and friends in 2017 very successfully.
His company is competent, reliable, trustworthy and hard working. His ability and network of contacts allows him to solve those problems that present themselves from time to time when travelling in such a country.
I have recommended Tulsi to others to their satisfaction and have no hesitation in utilizing his services again.
My family and friends have used Tulsi and Nepal Sanctuary Treks for 15 years and recommend him and the company too highly. The level of service is First Class. Every arrangement is tailored to your particular needs and Tulsi has fantastic contacts throughout that part of the world which ensures that all goes smoothly. Having traveled all over the world I have yet to find more reliable trekking and holiday company. If we were able to award stars – definitely a 5-star experience.
Solo Female Trekker from the USA
I just returned from the trip of a lifetime in Nepal.
Before I started reading about the many magnificent places to be explored I thought Nepal was all high altitudes and snowy mountains.
After deciding the level of trekking I thought I could manage (I'm 67 years old) and the various villages and town I wished to explore, I contacted Nepal Sanctuary Treks, a small, environmentally sensitive group, and discussed various options with them. Tulsi, the owner of the company, made all arrangements for hotels, lodges, tours, treks and transportation.
Since I was traveling on my own, it was very important to me that I have a reliable guide and safe accommodations. After contacting other people who had done both individual and group treks with Tulsi, I felt very secure with the arrangements and the itinerary he had devised.
Three very different but relatively easy treks were developed specifically for me: The first, a four night trek around the Kathmandu valley- Kathmandu Rim Trek, provided beautiful views of the valley and central Himalayas. The lodges were very comfortable, with private baths and excellent meals. This trek never exceeded 5,000 feet. The second, a five night trek around the Annapurna Mountains afforded even more spectacular scenery and although the trekking lodges were more basic, all were clean and cozy, serving tasty and varied foods. Although this trek reached altitudes of over 9,000 feet, the ascent was gradual and very manageable.
The last trek took me to the Everest area where I spent 10 memorable days enjoying the varied scenery, picturesque villages and snowcapped peaks. In this trek we reached elevations of 12,800 feet but again the ascent was gradual and two different days were spent acclimatizing.
My guide for all treks was Lakpa Sherpa, a very pleasant young man who spoke excellent English and took care of me as he would his mother. Whether it was pointing out special sights, assisting me along the more difficult sections of trail, arranging for my food and lodging or explaining the customs and culture of the various tribes, he was always there for me, anticipating my every need.
Besides the treks, I also visited Chitwan National Park, Palaces, Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha and many temples and shrines.
The total, including all transportation in Nepal, lodging and most meals was under $3000 for the 6 weeks, a real bargain. Treks by themselves are priced even better.
Tulsi takes a special interest in all his clients, taking them to his home for a typical Nepali meal, keeping in close contact with the guides during all treks and travels and making sure everything goes as anticipated. When he asked me to critique my trip, all I could say was that it exceeded all expectations and I can't wait to return for a repeat visit.
Nepal is a very safe and friendly country. I never had the slightest concern about going out at night in the towns or for my safety during the treks.
Anyone interested in planning a trip of any length can contact Tulsi at email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com or check out the web sites at www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com