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First of all, a Happy New Year to everyone who reads this blog, and to the whole church family!
There is no doubt this last year has been a very special year, and we want to thank the Lord for the many wonderful ways he has been at work.
The year started with the Lord giving the church a very specific promise that he was doing a new thing. So it was on January 3rd I began to wonder if now was time for the two congregations to merge … on March 6th the two churches began to worship together at St Michael's, and the fact we now have one larger congregation meeting under one roof has led to real growth – in new relationships being formed, in new ministries being started, in newcomers being welcomed into the church.
For example, this year we have seen our children's work relaunched. Our small groups have grown in number and it has been exciting to see folk offering to take on leadership roles. A depression support group has started, and numerous other events have taken place, culminating in the Light Festival on 21st December, where it was a real joy to see the church so full of visitors and children.
We have also seen our links with the wider church grow and deepen. Our visitors from Thika really encouraged us in our faith, and we were challenged by the testimony of Pastor Paul from India. We also renewed our links with the parish church in Bovey Tracey, and our ongoing fellowship with other churches in Stoke and Devonport continues to develop.
It was a great privilege during 2016 to lead another Christianity Explored course and I always find the discussions we have on these courses strengthen and renew my own faith. This course led on to a confirmation service where six people of all ages made a public commitment, a very special moment indeed.
I would like to say this was all part of some great plan I had worked out … but really I have been surprised and thrilled by the way the Lord has kept good his word (and stopped me from thinking I was in control!). I find myself increasingly waiting and wondering what the Lord will do in 2017.
There are challenges … we will have to decide what is going to happen to the St Barnabas church building. On March 6th we wondered just how we could afford to keep it going, but since that date it has been used more than ever. It has become clear there are many independent churches and ministries who are looking for a home, and it has been good to host, among others, Rediscover Church and to share fellowship with them.
Many of the ministries set up in this year will need to grow and establish themselves in the coming year. The harvest field in Devonport is plentiful but the workers are indeed few. As we seek to build on the past year, we also need to review and renew our Mission Action Plan drawn up in 2012, building on the work done at our Away Day in November.
One very specific outreach will take place in the run up to Pentecost 2017 on June 4th. As last year the Archbishops of York and Canterbury want the churches to hold prayer events in the ten days from Ascension to Pentecost. Whatever form our event takes, we learnt from the same event this year that we will have most impact when we go out onto the streets and door to door. So look out for further information and do share your ideas with me!
To sum up: this year has been a busy year of growth, but I hope only the start of a greater work as the Lord builds His kingdom in His place. Thank you to all who have made such a contribution and let's seek together His plans and purposes for 2017.
May the Lord bless you all.


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Yes ladies and gents, we met the fabulous sister duo Pixiwoo aka Sam and Nic Chapman. These extremely busy ladies have taken centre stage on Youtube, the blogging world and are the go to girls for all things make up. Ok so Jess firstly, wanted to say *excuse* the attire, she had just come straight of the tread mill from training one of her clients and to be honest she was a lot warmer than most people in London- it was freezing! To our sister duo x2 chat...
Jess has always been good with make up, she can manage those tricky smokey eyes and rock a pop lip! Becki on the other hand has always struggled to apply anything more than a flick of eye liner and foundation, so a chance to get some great advice from the make up experts was absolutely amazing.
As this chat was won* by Jess originally, the lovely staff and Pixiwoo sisters allowed Becki to join in the chit chat and even gave us both a jam packed goodie bag. So to the chat... we both sat down and our minds went completely blank - a little star struck at first and unfortunately ended up missing out on most of the things we wanted to ask but we managed to get some great tips and recommendations from Sam and Nic.
Dry skin nightmares
Pop-Lip trend
As you know we L.O.V.E a pop lip with a nude or simple face and Pixiwoo seemed to agree. They said the pop lip is perfect for summer and is a quick and simple way to update your look. Nic thought that Becki would be able to wear bright corals and orangey tones with the best match being Mac's Lady Danger, which is now on her wish-list.
Both sisters recommended the cult beauty followers P50 Balancing Exfoliator by Biologique Recherche. Used as an exfoliating toner after cleansing, Sam and Nic said how it has become a must have in their skin routines. They were introduced to the product by the beauty guru herself Caroline Hirons. Pixiwoo and Caroline's You Tube video (Link HERE) has had a huge impact, with so many ladies out buying Caroline's recommendations and changing how they look after their skin. Honestly this video is a must-see.
Also both Sam and Nic said that they really dislike serum's in their skincare routine and have ruled them out completely. Nic said that she found them just to be tacky on her face and Sam thought they were just 'another' beauty addiction to get people out there and buying them. Jess has never used a serum before and her skin is faultless, so maybe it might be worth looking into whether a serum is a must-have in your cupboards.
Wearing bold liquid liner
Don't be afraid of adding some colour to your make up bag. Jess has always wanted to try out the SS13 blue eyeliner trend and so what a perfect opportunity to get some advice. Sam told us that it is best to stick to the bold primary colours especially a Cobalt/ Royal blue across the eye lid. We instantly thought of Nails Inc Baker Street! Sam recommended looking at Laura Mercier's range of crème eye-liners, which for Jess Cobalt or Violet would look really amazing with her eyes and complexion.
The smokey eye
This has got to be one of Becki's biggest make up nightmares, eyeshadow and that phrase 'smokey eye'! Recommending just a light creamy shade all of the eye lid, Nic looked eager to show us how it's done, by maybe getting Becki as one of the models for their tutorials later in the day. Unfortunately, Liberty seemed to be on a tight schedule and changes to the plans would not go down well, so Nic and Sam kindly offered to help Becki out with her smokey eye nightmare, by maybe popping to Norwich for a little tutorial, which would be AMAZING! And we would kindly take up your offer ladies.
...times up!
Sadly the chat was over in a flash and we had to avoid the beautiful Liberty Beauty Hall and head home without even getting onto the topic of Youtube or Sam's Real Technique brushes. But Nic did say, as Jess, got up in her hoodie and trainers, that she should think about doing some Youtube personal training videos, which is a great idea! While Becki keeps behind the camera eating too many custard creams, Jess could help get you fit and healthy in easy and simple steps. Nic also told us to *check out* her brother on Youtube 'The Lean Machines' (SOLD) who are also Youtubers, as Nic mentioned that her brother would fancy her and that we should get in touch hehe!
It may have been short but it was really an amazing opportunity to meet them, which we are sure would probably never get the chance to. Now we are off to write out new shopping lists!
Thank you Sam and Nic for sharing some fab recommendations and chatting to us! Would love to meet you again! Power to the sisters whoop whoop!
Hugs & Kisses
Becki & Jess

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Limerick council gives green light for rock 'blasting' at Aughinish plant
The red ponds at Aughinish as photographed in 2017
LIMERICK City and County Council has granted permission for the "blasting" of rock on the grounds of Aughinish Alumina, subject to conditions.
The controversial proposal led to protests and a petition by activists last year, after the initial plans were made public in the submission stage of planning.
The application outlines plans by Rusal - the Russian company that owns the Aughinish plant near Foynes - to extract rock for use in the plant operations.
The permission has been granted subject to 10 conditions.
It is understood that Aughinish will now have to seek a review of their EPA licence, so that it encompasses this new activity, which is not covered by their current licence.
Those opposing the plans had fears about any disturbance to the ground caused by the proposed rock blasting, and the effect that it could have on the walls of the bauxite residue disposal area (BRDA) - which contains a waste byproduct from the refining of aluminum.
The material is sometimes referred to as 'red mud', and it is highly alkaline. Protesters are concerned about the environmental impact of what they perceive as a possible spillage of the waste, due to "rock blasting", or extraction, from the ground nearby.
A petition with more than a thousand signatures in opposition to the planning application was handed into council offices last summer.
Ten year permission was sought for a site of seven hectares adjacent to the plant, with an extraction area of 4.5 hectares. The extraction area is sought up to a depth of 8.5m, and blasting would occur between April and September each year for a decade.
More to follow in upcoming editions of the Limerick Leader.


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Yesterday, at ESC Silicon Valley in San Jose, Kevin Dallas, General Manager for the Windows Embedded Business, presented the Industry Keynote, with Mike Hall (Windows Embedded Architect), and Ilya Bukshteyn (Director of Windows Embedded Marketing at Microsoft).
That keynote presented the vision of Microsoft for the Embedded market and the plans around smart, connected, service oriented devices. I won't go through the whole messages, but prefer to show some parts of the keynote and it's backstage.
One of the main announcements made during this keynote was about the "Spark Your Imagination" program. This program is targeted at the hobbyist and academic community where Microsoft will make available the full version of Windows Embedded CE 60 R2 tools at no cost with low cost hardware boards from 5 select manufacturers. The new board and software package offerings will be available for order from the hardware manufacturer sites next week. More info...
Another announcement was about Windows Embedded family products renaming. This renaming will occur on next releases of the different products. Here is the mapping of the new names :
Do not hesitate to react on this renaming, we'd like your feedback.
Another couple of announcements where made. The first one concerning developers: there will be a certification for Windows Embedded CE developers through the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program. And the other one is about BSP Certification that uses to cost $1,500 and is now free.
Here are now some pictures of the Keynote preparation:
Mike and Dion Hutchings (Windows CE Technical PM) preparing hardware for Mike's keynote demo:
Distributed application scenario using a couple of VIA Artigo pico-itx boards running Windows XP Embedded and CCR/DSS runtime, and the Visual Programming Language environment usage:
Nick McCarty from Adeneo then presented one of his own projects: a distributed home control system. This is the back of the thing ;-):
And Ilya ended in presenting along with Jon Rauschenberger from Clarity Consulting the line of the future, a Windows Embedded for Point of Service innovation showcase :


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After years of marriage, caring for kids, and demanding careers, it's easy for couples to fall into a routine. Experiencing the same unremarkable cycle everyday can cause a strain on couples, and could ultimately lead to divorce. According to researchers, most couples have an intimate and passionate "honeymoon phase" for roughly two years. After that time, many couples start to become complacent with each other. If you have found yourself in that rutt, there are ways out of the cycle, starting with the bedroom.
When you become so busy with life's stressors, it's easy to push your sexual relationship aside. There are so many easy excuses to come up with, "I'm tired. The kids with hear. I have a meeting in the morning," and the list goes on. If you want to revitalize that spark in the bedroom, a good place to start is by simply making your sexual relationship a priority. There are limitless ways to put your sexual relationship first, but the easiest starting point is simply flirting. Flirting can happen at almost any time, and you don't have to be at home, alone to do it. You can send sexy and fun text messages, or softly touch your partner as they walk by. These flirtatious acts will pump up the sexual tension, and help your chemistry.
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Although sexual intimacy is important in relationships, an emotional connection is the bond that will keep your marriage from falling apart. If you and your partner argue frequently, or simply don't talk at all besides the necessary arrangements, it is important for you to simply start talking again. If you want to regain your emotional connection, start with a daily listening session. Take time after dinner or before bed to sit down, just the two of you, and really talk. Start off with how your day went, and naturally the conversation will flow into your stressors at work, what is bothering you deep down, and what you feel like you are missing in live. By having your partner listen to all your daily baggage, you will feel a weight off your shoulders. You will know your partner is there by your side to help you carry the load. This connection will link you two emotionally.
Start Having Fun Together
Remember when you were young, and it felt like you two against the world? You don't have to lose that now that you have a family. Instead of spending all your time in the house together, schedule some date time outdoors. Go for a hike together, or if you aren't a nature couple, go walk around your local mall. Try going on dates to restaurants you would have never tried before. See a movie or schedule a surprise date all together. Whatever you do doesn't have to flashy or expensive. It's not about the quantity of the date, it's all about the quality. As long as you and your partner are having fun and laughing, your day out will be a success.
Experience Therapy Together
If by the time you're reading this, you think your relationship is too far gone for these methods to work alone, don't give up hope just yet. As long as both you and your partner are willing to put in the time and effort, couples therapy may be your saving grace. Therapists and counsellors at the Oakville Wellness Center may be able to help your relationship get back to the good days. Couples therapy sessions usually revolve around the same principles as above, sexual, emotional, and physical relationships. However, a therapist ensures you are not alone during your journey to revitalize your marriage. If your marriage has been on a rocky road for a while, rekindling the fire isn't as easy as it sounds. A marriage counselor is there to talk you through the tough times, and ultimately help you and your partner find each other again.
Relationships are tough and messy, but also beautiful, loving and supportive. It can be easy for couples to lose themselves in life's daily routine. If you feel this way, don't lose hope. Reach out to your partner, and together, you can find love again.
Relationships are tough and messy, but also beautiful, loving and supportive. It can be easy for couples to lose themselves in life's daily routine. If you feel this way, don't lose hope. Reach out to your partner, and together, you can find love again.


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Suze Orman once said, "People have got to learn: if they don't put cookies in the cookie jar, they can't eat cookies."
What's life without cookies?
Wait… you think she was being metaphorical? Maybe. But metaphors aside, today we're going to help you put cookies in your jar. (Or in this case, your fridge. You want 'em ganache-y.)
Now, you may be thinking… hey, wait a minute, Les Magnifiques, aren't you like a healthy blog? Why you tryin' to get me to eat more cookies?
I mean, we're calling them "cookies" but we could very well also call them, say, healthy little omega-3 packed nutty protein nuggets, but we think Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies rolls off the tongue a bit better.
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Fun to make. Ganache-filled. Vegan. What else could you ask for?
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10 min. + 30 min. Refrigeration
1 hour
For Cookie Base
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We sincerely hope these cookies will improve your quality of life as much as they have ours. If you make them, please tag us on Instagram or Twitter so we can admire your baking!
Love + ganache,
{Recipe adapted from the lovely blog Making Thyme for Health.}


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All those artists supposedly "saving" country music often do so by bringing in non-country elements, from Sturgill Simpson's psychedelia to Kacey Musgraves' disco flair. But on new single "Different Tomorrow Night," Eastern Mountain Time saves country music by playing the genre right down the middle. Songwriter Sean Hood describes Eastern Mountain Time as only a "sorta-country band," but on this track (and on my favorite song from his last album), he leaps all the way in. Continue reading »
I tried to discern some overarching theme with this year's Best Songs list. One has to write something in these intros, after all. I never came up with one (other than that the songs are all, you know, good). But maybe that diversity itself offers a narrative thread.
The only thing many outsiders seem to associate with Vermont music is jam bands. Mostly one jam band, really. Now, I'm sure learning that Vermont has other genres wouldn't surprise any outsider. But learning that the music being created in those genres is equally vibrant – and equally supported by the local music scene – might.Continue reading »
See previous monthly Best-Of lists here.
The Big Sip – Two Hips / One Night
When an album features the credit "Tenor Sax (Track 5)," you know I'm starting with Track 5. And the sax doesn't disappoint when it finally arrives on this arty-jam-funk journey, but there is so much going on beforehand you forget it's coming. Crazy keyboard sound effects, off-kilter Phish rhythms, and some insistent melodies that push through the chaos. It's off the band's debut EP Sip Responsibly. Continue reading »
Holy moly, Vermont artists released a lot of songs this year. I'm just talking sheer quantity: a lot of songs.
This may seem a blindingly obvious observation, but here's why it struck me. When this site launched this past January, we posted Best Songs and Best Albums of 2016 lists to kick things off. The twenty selections on each were just things I'd come across in the preceding twelve months. This year, though, I made a more concerted effort to be thorough. All year I was trolling Bandcamp and Soundcloud and YouTube and Facebook, which drove the point home for me. I already knew Vermont musicians were prolific, but dear god. One songwriter alone released 36 double-sided singles!
The point being, narrowing this list down to twenty songs was brutal. That's a testament to the bounty of great music coming out of Vermont. Some of my selections come from bands known to any Vermont music fans; others are by musicians not really plugged into "the scene," off on their own somewhere releasing amazing stuff. There's no overarching theme, and in a different week, this list would probably change. But these are my favorite local songs of the year – today at least. Continue reading »
When I first saw the Eastern Mountain Time song title "Berlin After the War," I wondered if it was a reference to Randy Newman's "In Germany Before the War." It isn't. It doesn't even refer to the same war. The clue comes right in the first line: "Berlin after the war / Street speed and Zeppelin IV." You don't have to be a music-history major to realize they probably weren't rocking "Black Dog" at the Potsdam Conference. Continue reading »
When I launched this blog last month, I kicked things off with The Best Vermont Albums of 2016. I said after that I'd move on to what's next, not just what already happened. Which I will, I swear (and I have a bit, highlighting great new material from Vultures of Cult (R.I.P.), The New Line, and 1881). But first, one final retrospective.
When putting together the Best Albums list, I realized many of my favorite 2016 songs were not on proper albums. They were from EPs, singles, preview tracks from 2017 albums, covers, or other one-offs. So, for one last look back, we're counting down our favorite Vermont-made songs of the past year. Then onto 2017. Promise. Continue reading »


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Lychnis (Lychnis Chalcedonica) - This Lychnis, also known as Maltese Cross or Jerusalem Cross, is easily established by sowing Lychnis seeds. Maltese Cross Lychnis Chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that has been grown in American gardens since Colonial times. Its scarlet colored bloom clusters begin in June and continue through August. Hummingbirds cannot leave the blooms alone!
Maltese Cross Lychnis has long been popular in cottage gardens. It is a hardy and easy perennial for any sunny border. Plants form an upright clump of bright green leaves, with taller stems that bear the clusters of scarlet-orange flowers. Jerusalem Cross Lychnis is excellent for cutting, and they are reliable and long-lived.
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Height: 30 - 34 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Scarlet
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade


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The customer-requested and long-awaited MAC x Aaliyah collection is almost here!
This limited edition collection is a tribute to iconic R&B artist Aaliyah, who left this world too soon. When I was in middle school, I begged my mom for baggy pants like Aaliyah would wear. Her voice was beautiful and her style was just so cool. This MAC collection is a great way to showcase what a mark she left on her fans and music in general.
Today I'm sharing swatches and some thoughts of the collection (received as a PR gift from MAC). The collection will be available online starting June 20 and in stores June 21.
*The collection is now available for Obsessed and Pro members! Click here to shop!
MAC x Aaliyah
Aaliyah's brother had a lot of input in the collection. There are 4 Lipsticks, 4 Lipglasses, 2 Lip Pencils, an eyeshadow palette, and a bronzer, all in metallic burgundy packaging with silver lettering.
What it is: A special-edition Lipstick in four hues and three textures.
There are 4 lipsticks in 3 different MAC finishes:
Hot Like… – creamy fire red (amplified)
More Than a Woman – cool deep red (amplified)
Street Thing – pure black with shimmer (frost)
Try Again – soft muted beige (matte)
Overall, the lipsticks are comfortable to wear and last for a few hours. Street Thing goes on a little patchy, but it layers up without issue for more even coverage. It's not really a pure black though; starting with the Nevermore lip pencil is best for deeper color.
I really enjoy all of the shades, but I don't find them to be very special.
→Available for $18.50/0.1 oz at MAC, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy's, etc.
What it is: A unique lip gloss available in four colours that can create a high-gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen.
There are 4 shades of the lip glasses:
1 in a Million – deep rich purple
At Your Best You Are… – warm berry
Brooklyn Born – sheer nude with pearl
Li Li's Motor City – coral with shimmer
I think the glosses might be my favorite part of the collection. The color is opaque, except with Brooklyn Born, which is supposed to be sheer. It's super shiny though (with sparkle), and works well on its own or as a lip topper.
At Your Best You Are… is my favorite shade. It's a beautiful dark berry for a vampy look! Li Li's Motor City will be one of my go-to shades for summer too.
→Available for $17.50/0.16 oz at MAC, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy's, etc.
Lip Pencils
What it is: A pencil in two shades designed for shaping, lining or filling in the lip.
There are 2 lip liner shades:
Follow Your Heart – vivid bright bluish red
Nevermore – pure black
Follow Your Heart provides strong base color and lasts very well – it's gorgeous! Nevermore isn't quite as magical. It feels a little dry and I struggle to get perfectly opaque, dark color.
→Available for $18/0.05 oz at
MAC, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy's, etc.
Eyeshadow x 9
What it is: A palette of nine Eye Shadows in a moody deep neutral shade wave.
There are 9 shades in the palette, called Age Ain't Nothing:
Creative Copper – metallic gold (lustre)
Deception – cool medium brown (frost)
Lovesmoke – sterling silver (veluxe pearl)
That Somebody – gold brown with gold shimmer (satin)
Gingersnap – muted pinky coral (frost)
Magic Moor – black with silver sparkle (veluxe pearl)
Princess of Soul – muted golden brown (matte)
Dance in the Dark – deep cool brown (matte)
Care 4 You – mauve-plum with subtle shimmer (lustre)
I really like this palette! The cool colors are paired with neutrals to make it a little more versatile. I've been able to do a mix of everyday looks and smoky looks for evening – this is a great palette for both day and night.
The mattes are really nice – better than the older formula that was kind of stiff. Care 4 You is purple perfection. Ugh, I just love it.
All of the shimmers are gorgeous and show up easily, with the exception of Deception (inadvertent rhyme), which is kind of a dud. For my swatches, I needed three passes, while all other shades just required one.
→Available for $32/0.18 oz (0.02 oz x 9) at MAC, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy's, etc.
Bronzing Powder
What it is: A special-edition powder in a pure golden shade with soft pearl that gives skin sheer, natural colour and bronzes the face.
This highlighting bronzer, simply called Aaliyah, is a sheer, warm golden color with pearly shimmer. Her autograph is embossed in the powder, making it feel really special.
I'm kind of disappointed by this though. I've been using it all over my cheeks for a sun-kissed glow. I think it looks pretty on me, but I don't see how this could work for most people. Maybe it works as a highlighter for darker skin tones? I'm not sure why this would be part of a collection inspired by a woman of color when it is barely dark enough for my ~NW13 skin.
The powder feels a bit dry in the pan, but it picks up easily on my brushes, applies well, and lasts all day. So, if there's a chance you may be able to work with it, I do like it.
→Available for $28/0.35 oz at MAC, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy's, etc.
My favorites from the collection are the Lipglasses and the eyeshadow palette. Although I really enjoy the bronzer for myself, I'm sad that it won't work for many others.
Are you planning to pick up anything from this collection? ↓
*Now available online! Click here to shop!*


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CTIA will endeavour to assist students in obtaining student loans from recognised institutions and organisations. Tuition is payable in advance from the first week of the intake month (i.e. within the first week of February or July) and monthly instalments are due prior to the seventh day of each consecutive month. The enrolment fee must be paid prior to a student starting at the academy.


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Monday, Dec 2, 2019 at 8:00am
The exhibit will feature the finest examples of student artwork created in SCC credit art classes during the fall 2019 semester. All varieties of media will be represented including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, 2D design, printmaking, graphic design, jewelry and ceramics.
Date: November 25, 2019 - December 10, 2019
This event listing provided for the Cottleville community events calendar. Community events are not associated with or sponsored by AARP, but may be of interest to you. If you have an event to share, let us know!
Images provided by AmericanTowns.com, Ticketmaster
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 at 9:00am
St Luke's Hospital North Medical Building
Chesterfield, MO
Friday, Dec 13, 2019 at 7:30pm
Powell Hall
St. Louis, MO
Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 at 7:30pm
Powell Hall
St. Louis, MO


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Moblie Phone Batteries: No Longer a Mystery
The 5-Minute Rule for Moblie Phone Batteries
A mobile phone is among the necessities of contemporary life, we can't live without it. It has become one of the most used electronic items in the world today. Regrettably, there is absolutely no mobile phone that meets every human body's requirement along with the above mobile phones.
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I've always been a big fan of Kwikpoint military translation cards-- you know, those tear-proof little fold out pamphlets that sport cartoon-like illustrations of bomb-stuffed sheep, Dragunov sniper rifles and tribal distribution maps.
I always carried one when I embedded in Iraq, though I'm not sure what good they would have done if I had gotten lost or separated. But I always felt a little more confident with the guide's list of common phrases in English and Arabic. Maybe I could talk my way out of a pinch...
Well, the same company that brought you the cartoon guides for Iraq has now spun around and published a series of them for the Afghan theater, with language and culture guides, IED recognition guides and even an evasion and escape guide for Army aviators.
We also spoke with Kwikpoint military and government sales manager Mitch Sherman who said the services are contracting with him to make user manuals that are a lot more pleasant to peruse than the staid black and white books of the past. He showed me a fold out guide showing Marines how to configure their Modular Tactical Vest and one to teach Soldiers how to best wear the Protective Combat Uniform.


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Sept 5, 2014 (INS)- The Seattle Thunderbirds and CBS Radio Seattle
are pleased
to announce they have entered into a three-year partnership agreement to
T-Birds games.
For the next three seasons all T-Birds regular season and playoff games
will be
broadcast on 1090 The Fan and streamed on 1090TheFan.com and the Seattle
1090 The Fan will also be broadcasting a half hour Coach's Show with
T-Birds head
coach Steve Konowalchuk every Tuesday during the season from 6:00pm to
6:30pm. The
coach's show will be hosted by Bill Swartz and will take a weekly in-depth
at the T-Birds. The first Coach's Show will be Tuesday, September 16.
As part of the partnership agreement the FM stations of CBS Radio Seattle,
KMPS, 102.5 KZOK and 96.5 JACK FM, will be heavily involved with the
T-Birds promotional
and giveaway nights this season.
Konowalchuk is starting his fourth season as the head coach of the
Last season the T-Birds advanced to the second round of the playoffs
under his
Anticipated dates of Coach's Show:
* September 16, 23, 30
* October 7, 14,21, 28
* November 4,11,18, 25
* December 2,9,16,23,30
* January 6, 13, 20, 27
* February 3, 10, 17, 24
* March 3, 10, 17
* Playoff Shows to be determined by playoff schedule
The T-Birds close out the preseason schedule with a home-and-home series
the Everett Silvertips. The T-Birds visit Everett on Friday, September
12, for
a 7:35 puck drop against the Silvertips. The T-Birds then make their only
appearance at ShoWare Center on Saturday, September 13 for a 7:05pm
contest against
the Silvertips. Single game tickets for the home preseason game are
currently on
The T-Birds home opener for the 2014-15 regular season is Saturday,
September 20
against the Everett Silvertips at ShoWare Center at 7:05pm. The KZOK
Party on the
Plaza prior the home opener starts at 4pm and will feature music, food and
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Néstor García Canclini is an anthropologist and philosopher of culture whose work in Latin America has pioneered ideas of interculturalism, hybridity, consumption, and citizenship, both regionally and globally. His collaborative and individual research has provided extensive empirical and theoretical insights into the daily lives of ordinary people, as well as the significance of indigenous and avant-garde art and the role of the popular in building nations and sustaining them under circumstances of globalization.
Keywords: García Canclini, interculturalism, hybridity, Latin America, citizenship, consumption, communication and critical studies, anthropology, philosophy
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Conventional energy sources are diminishing and non-renewable, take million years to form and cause environmental degradation. In the 21st century, we have to aim at achieving sustainable, environmentally friendly and cheap energy supply by employing renewable energy technologies associated with portable energy storage devices. Lithium-ion batteries can repeatedly generate clean energy from stored materials and convert reversely electric into chemical energy. The performance of lithium-ion batteries depends intimately on the properties of their materials. Presently used battery electrodes are expensive to be produced; they offer limited energy storage possibility and are unsafe to be used in larger dimensions restraining the diversity of application, especially in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). This thesis presents a major progress in the development of LiFePO4 as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. Using simple procedure, a completely novel morphology has been synthesized (mesocrystals of LiFePO4) and excellent electrochemical behavior was recorded (nanostructured LiFePO4). The newly developed reactions for synthesis of LiFePO4 are single-step processes and are taking place in an autoclave at significantly lower temperature (200 deg. C) compared to the conventional solid-state method (multi-step and up to 800 deg. C). The use of inexpensive environmentally benign precursors offers a green manufacturing approach for a large scale production. These newly developed experimental procedures can also be extended to other phospho-olivine materials, such as LiCoPO4 and LiMnPO4. The material with the best electrochemical behavior (nanostructured LiFePO4 with carbon coating) was able to delive a stable 94% of the theoretically known capacity.
Functional nanoporous carbon-based materials derived from oxocarbon-metal coordination complexes (2017)
Nanoporous carbon based materials are of particular interest for both science and industry due to their exceptional properties such as a large surface area, high pore volume, high electroconductivity as well as high chemical and thermal stability. Benefiting from these advantageous properties, nanoporous carbons proved to be useful in various energy and environment related applications including energy storage and conversion, catalysis, gas sorption and separation technologies. The synthesis of nanoporous carbons classically involves thermal carbonization of the carbon precursors (e.g. phenolic resins, polyacrylonitrile, poly(vinyl alcohol) etc.) followed by an activation step and/or it makes use of classical hard or soft templates to obtain well-defined porous structures. However, these synthesis strategies are complicated and costly; and make use of hazardous chemicals, hindering their application for large-scale production. Furthermore, control over the carbon materials properties is challenging owing to the relatively unpredictable processes at the high carbonization temperatures. In the present thesis, nanoporous carbon based materials are prepared by the direct heat treatment of crystalline precursor materials with pre-defined properties. This synthesis strategy does not require any additional carbon sources or classical hard- or soft templates. The highly stable and porous crystalline precursors are based on coordination compounds of the squarate and croconate ions with various divalent metal ions including Zn2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, and Co2+, respectively. Here, the structural properties of the crystals can be controlled by the choice of appropriate synthesis conditions such as the crystal aging temperature, the ligand/metal molar ratio, the metal ion, and the organic ligand system. In this context, the coordination of the squarate ions to Zn2+ yields porous 3D cube crystalline particles. The morphology of the cubes can be tuned from densely packed cubes with a smooth surface to cubes with intriguing micrometer-sized openings and voids which evolve on the centers of the low index faces as the crystal aging temperature is raised. By varying the molar ratio, the particle shape can be changed from truncated cubes to perfect cubes with right-angled edges. These crystalline precursors can be easily transformed into the respective carbon based materials by heat treatment at elevated temperatures in a nitrogen atmosphere followed by a facile washing step. The resulting carbons are obtained in good yields and possess a hierarchical pore structure with well-organized and interconnected micro-, meso- and macropores. Moreover, high surface areas and large pore volumes of up to 1957 m2 g-1 and 2.31 cm3 g-1 are achieved, respectively, whereby the macroscopic structure of the precursors is preserved throughout the whole synthesis procedure. Owing to these advantageous properties, the resulting carbon based materials represent promising supercapacitor electrode materials for energy storage applications. This is exemplarily demonstrated by employing the 3D hierarchical porous carbon cubes derived from squarate-zinc coordination compounds as electrode material showing a specific capacitance of 133 F g-1 in H2SO4 at a scan rate of 5 mV s-1 and retaining 67% of this specific capacitance when the scan rate is increased to 200 mV s-1. In a further application, the porous carbon cubes derived from squarate-zinc coordination compounds are used as high surface area support material and decorated with nickel nanoparticles via an incipient wetness impregnation. The resulting composite material combines a high surface area, a hierarchical pore structure with high functionality and well-accessible pores. Moreover, owing to their regular micro-cube shape, they allow for a good packing of a fixed-bed flow reactor along with high column efficiency and a minimized pressure drop throughout the packed reactor. Therefore, the composite is employed as heterogeneous catalyst in the selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran showing good catalytic performance and overcoming the conventional problem of column blocking. Thinking about the rational design of 3D carbon geometries, the functions and properties of the resulting carbon-based materials can be further expanded by the rational introduction of heteroatoms (e.g. N, B, S, P, etc.) into the carbon structures in order to alter properties such as wettability, surface polarity as well as the electrochemical landscape. In this context, the use of crystalline materials based on oxocarbon-metal ion complexes can open a platform of highly functional materials for all processes that involve surface processes.


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SAA and Comair – the worst airlines in South Africa.
Cape Town – 14 September 2016
As a divorced father living in a different city to my minor son,I have the unfortunate displeasure of having to deal with SAA and British Airways operated by Comair on an all too regular basis.They are the only two airlines who offer flights for unaccompanied minors.
Single parents like myself are faced with blatant corporate arrogance and incompetence when having to book these tickets.Firstly,these tickets for unaccompanied minors,cannot be booked online.Parents have to go through the torturously incompetent and totally useless call centres to make a reservation.
Today I called the reservations line for FlySaa . I had a better chance of getting through to Jacob Zuma.For more than FIFTEEN minutes I had to listen to the automated options with looped music playing .I eventually ended the call. I even set SAA a tweet from my Twitter profile.
Then I called the Comair call centre,with not much better luck.I was put through a similar musical loop for about 7 minutes before my call was finally answered.I was then told that I had come through to Kulula.com,and that I needed to call Comair/BA directly to make a booking for an unaccompanied minor.I asked them to provide me with a number…………………the SAME number I called in the first place.
I fly on the budget airlines in the normal course of my business almost weekly.The booking system is usually seamless and efficient.However,what bothers me is how can parents entrust their minor child to airlines who can't even process a booking for an unaccompanied minor effectively.
I once asked a booking agent WHY the flights for unaccompanied minors are so expensive.I was told that the airline effectively charges DOUBLE for all unaccompanied minors because they have a minder looking after them.HOWEVER,there is only ONE minder assigned to quite a few children on a flight.Each child does not have a dedicated minder during the flight.
So essentially SAA and BA get to charge parents double the normal airfare but still provide a totally pathetic and unprofessional booking service.
Only they can tell us why.
By Wesley Fester
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Bus driver was nine times over limit and slumped over wheel
A 65-year-old bus driver was nine times over the limit when he was discovered by gardai slumped over the wheel.
The driver was reported to gardai traffic corps for driving erratically shortly before 7pm on Tuesday northbound on the M7 near Newbridge, Co Kildare.
His single-decker bus - operated by a private company and with no passengers on-board - had pulled into a lay-by when gardai arrived.
The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to Naas Garda Station and charged in relation to the incident.
He is due to appear at Naas District Court later this month on drink-driving charges.
The Herald can reveal that the driver, from the west of the country, has not previously come to garda attention.
Earlier in the evening, he had dropped a number of people to Dublin Airport on his bus and then drove southbound on the M50 and then onto the M7.
It is understood that the bus driver was intending to stay in a hotel in the north Co Kildare area as he travelled southbound.
Sources have revealed that gardai believe the driver "missed his turn" on the motorway and then took the next exit before driving back northbound in an allegedly erratic fashion.
It can be revealed that concerned members of the public contacted gardai in relation to the bus driver's "very strange driving" and when officers arrived at the scene he was found to be "completely drunk and slumped over his wheel".
Last night sources said gardai were investigating whether the driver had actually been over the drink driving limit when he earlier dropped a number of passengers at Dublin Airport.
"In ways this is a terrifying situation - it is a miracle that no one was seriously injured," a source said.
"It was completely reckless behaviour on his part, he was drunk out of his mind."
Last night it was unclear where the bus driver had earlier picked up the passengers whom he had brought to Dublin Airport or where exactly he had intended to stay in Co Kildare.
Drink driving limits are lower for professional drivers than for standard motorists.
The legal limit for novices, learners and professional drivers is 9mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath.
It is understood the bus driver had a reading of 84mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, making him nine times over the limit.
Gardai tweeted about the incident saying the Naas Roads Policing Unit had arrested the driver, a man in his 60s, after they stopped the bus at 7pm on Tuesday.
In a completely separate incident in January, a bus driver was arrested for testing positive for alcohol at a garda checkpoint.
Gardai carried out a mandatory checkpoint on the M1 motorway between Swords and Balbriggan on Saturday morning, January 6.
The driver of the bus was arrested after he failed the roadside test.
It's believed that up to 17 passengers were on the bus at the time and were left stranded for up to two hours until a replacement bus arrived.
During that checkpoint, 246 motorists were randomly tested for alcohol and four for drugs.


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Achieving balance between the upper middle and lower thirds of the face is critical to achieving the best cosmetic surgical results. Often, a recessed chin can make the nose look more prominent than it really is or can make the skin of the neck look looser or more "saggy" than it really is. A chin implant can correct these imablances. The implant is placed through a small incision under the chin, well hidden in a skin crease. Dr. Irvine performs chin implants under general anesthesia and, when indicated, combines them with a rhinoplasty or a face and necklift.
Recovery generally takes 1 week, after which patients can return to work. Swelling and bruising usually last 2-3 weeks.
Sometimes dimpling and irregularities in the chin are the result of activation of muscles in the chin, such as the mentalis muscle, that can be treated with botulinum toxin (Botox®, Dysport®, or Xeomin®). This can make the chin appear smoother and less wrinkled.
Bruising and swelling after chin botox injections is minimal but can last 3 to 5 days if present. Patients can return to work and their normal activity immediately following injections.
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be injected into the chin to add volume and to bring the chin into proportion with the rest of the face. This creates a temporary change that can simulate a chin implant. Dr. Irvine uses Restalyne Lyft® or Juvederm Voluma® to add projection and definition to the chin.
Bruising and swelling after chin filler injections is minimal but can last 3 to 5 days if present. Patients can return to work and their normal activity immediately following injections.


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Articles to help you change career
If you really hate your current work, you may be tempted to rush into a new line of work. Anything has got to be better than your current job!
But before you rush into choosing a new career direction, it is essential that you stop and take stock so that you don't just end up repeating the same mistakes.
Where to begin?
You start by taking an long, hard look at yourself. Let's face it, if you don't really know much about yourself, how will you be able to assess if a new career will be a good fit?
There is loads of information on this site that will help you to discover more about what makes you tick.
Why not get started right now by reading some of the articles below?
|Big Goals Or Baby Steps?
When did you last climb a mountain? OK, it doesn't have to be a physical one – you may prefer to use this idea as a metaphor.
When did you last undertake a big challenge that you knew would be a bit of a long haul, one that stretched you, a goal where you experienced moments along the way where your commitment began to waver?
Are you running out of fingers as you count off the instances, or are you still scratching your head as you try to find an example? Read on…
|Review Your Skills
Carrying out a personal skills audit is an important step when you are planning a career change.
If you are serious about changing careers, then you need to build up a detailed understanding of your strengths and talents. If you are clear on this, then you can assess career ideas with your skills and strengths in mind.
Work which allows you to do what you are good at will be more
|Are You A Builder Or A Maintainer?
OK, this is making a very broad distinction, but when you look at how people like to work, you will find that they mostly fall into one category or the other.
So what do I mean by Builders and Maintainers?
This distinction is described by Jim Bright in his book Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Let me start by asking you a few questions.
Are you a Big Picture person or do you prefer to focus on getting the detail right?
Do you love being involved in creating something new or do you enjoy making a 'well oiled system' run smoothly? Read on…
|Which Animal Are You?
This is an exercise I have done myself and used with clients too and I was reminded of it as I was watching the dogs and their owners in the local park this morning.
So let me ask you – if you were to pick an animal to describe how you are in your life right now, what would it be? Read on…
|What's It All About?
OK, it is time to look a little deeper.
It is only too easy when you are considering a career change, to focus on superficial
Or maybe you do some Read on…
|Who Will You Be?
Who will you be – it's up to you!
I'm writing this at the turn of the year and of course that means it's New Year resolution time again, so what are you lining up for the year ahead?
Are you trotting out the old favourites? Lose weight, give up smoking, get fit…even finally change career? Read on…
|Know Your Strengths
Could you sell used cars?
Now you may be relieved to hear that I am not suggesting this as a possible new career option for you to consider – although of course it is the perfect job for some people, so I don't want to knock it!
But what can you learn from Read on…
|You Matter Most
Realising that you matter most is not self centred or indulgent. When you are planning a change of career, taking a closer look at you is the best place to start.
Before you can really promote yourself to a prospective employer, you need to really know what you are 'selling'. It's YOU.
This article was prompted when Read on…
Other Career Change Article Categories to explore
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KADO - The Right Answer
Episode 6
by Paul Jensen,
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KADO - The Right Answer ?
With the conflict over the Wam mostly resolved, Shindo's next task is to find a new location for zaShunina's giant Kado cube. After all, parking it in the middle of a major airport isn't exactly an ideal solution. A less disruptive spot is found and plans are made to move the object. Shindo gets a brief chance to go home and visit his family, while Hanamori finally gets to leave the bizarre space inside the cube. With the move completed, zaShunina reveals the next step in his plan for advancing humanity.
Frankly, it feels like the series ducks around some major consequences at the beginning of this episode. After all that talk about anyone being able to make a DIY version of the Wam, it turns out that it's not quite as easy as Shinawa makes it look. We're told that people will eventually get the hang of it, but it seems awfully convenient that the show doesn't have to deal with a bunch of impulsive humans messing around with unlimited energy. We do at least get a vaguely plausible explanation for this, with zaShunina pointing out that you need a particular mindset to construct the Wam. There's clearly a lot of ground that this story still needs to cover, so I'm willing to put up with a little bit of narrative hand-waving to keep the plot rolling along.
In the midst of all the big-picture stuff, this episode also sets some time aside for a bit of character development. Sending Shindo home for an afternoon is a welcome move, as it adds a more personal touch to the series. Negotiating with a visitor from another universe isn't exactly the most relatable activity, so this little homecoming goes a long way towards making Shindo seem more like an actual person. Heck, we even get a moment of humor thanks to his silly disguise. The only thing I'm not so sure about in this scene is the visual direction, which appears to blend some traditional animation in with the CG stuff. Call me crazy, but it just looks a little weird.
The personal stuff is a welcome addition, but this episode's most impressive moment is easily the Kado cube's journey to its new resting place. The image of the cube rolling and rotating its way through the city brings back the feeling of awe that accompanied the rainbow box's initial appearance. It's a big reminder that the characters are dealing with something beyond their comprehension, a level of technology so advanced that it might as well be magic. That awe quickly transitions into something more ominous when zaShunina announces his intention to get rid of humanity's need for sleep. This is a much more unsettling development than the introduction of the Wam, since it implies that zaShunina wants to alter humans on a biological level. The way he does it is also kind of spooky; Shindo is essentially "processed" without consent, and zaShunina only tells him about it after the fact. If humanity went into a panic over free energy, just imagine what the world's response to this next step will be.
By keeping us in the dark about zaShunina's ultimate goal, KADO The Right Answer is able to inject some suspense into what could have otherwise been a dull episode. We're reminded that Shindo and his fellow humans are dealing with a powerful and mysterious entity, and that's an exciting proposition. Even though this episode does make a misstep or two, the big picture is as compelling as it's ever been.
Rating: B+
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Cheryl Dunn
was born across the river in New Jersey, and is now a New York City based photographer. While many refer to her as a street photographer and documentary filmmaker, Cheryl Dunn also does commercial work and assignments. She has been attending music festivals for more than 20 years. She goes to two or three a year festivals a year and makes it a point to meld into the crowd, creating a more vibrant and real documentary sense to her work. While she does get images of the performers, her main gist is to record the crowds of screaming fans.
Recording "Wild and Free"
She has the ability to immerse herself in the crowds, and still wield her cameras as if they were part of her body. She has produced some of the most realistic, youth driven hysteria of musical happenings that have occurred. Still prevalent at today's festivals and concerts,… even decades after the original Woodstock. And they reveal the free spirited, sheer enthusiasm of youth. A searing reminder that we were all young once,…and probably that crazy. But while her subjects may not all be young, they are at least young at heart.
Of her books, "Festivals are Good" is probably my favorite. Curious title, as the festivals I've attended have their good and their bad. Anytime you get 50,000 or 100,00 people together, chaos is bound to ensue and craziness is bound to occur. It could never be all candy and unicorns. But sometimes shocking displays of "wild and free" youth descending into the basest of paganistic rituals are just what you need to make the camera happy.
Not All Musical
But she hasn't always done music festivals, or does now. With her trusty Leicas in tow, she has documented, and still documents, the streets of NYC and elsewhere. She's photographed boxing matches to biker gatherings. And even been called upon to give her unique take on fashion. And if anybody thinks street photography in NYC is easy,…think again. Being aggressive and standing your ground is more than a mantra. Whereas you might get a hand shielding a face from the camera in Pittsburgh, it's not uncommon to get a "Get the f**k out of my face" in NY. They don't call it the 'Big Apple' for nothing.
She usually will shoot film with her Leica M6 or Leica M7. But she's not averse to using her Leica M9 when the job calls for it. Her books are especially good, and her advertising work is all Cheryl Dunn. Check out her books, and definitely visit her site link below. The beauty of her work is the consistency she exhibits in both art and commerce.


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The History of Your House
Your home is old; you probably know that as you try to work on your kitchen or bang your head on low hanging steam pipes in your basement. The first homes in Pullman were built in 1881. There were successive waves of development from 1881-1892; your house might be "newer", meaning it was built in the 1920s. There are several projects and resources that can help you understand more about the incredible history of the structure you live in and the generations of people who have lived in your house.
1.) Historical information about Pullman can be found at the Historic Pullman Foundation's and the Pullman State Historic Site's web presence.
2.) There are several Facebook groups that are dedicated to exploring the history of Pullman. A list can found at the Online Pullman Resources link.
3.) The Pullman Façade Legacy Project is an on-going effort to document what each historic south Pullman home looked like when it was built back in the late 1800s. To date, we have compiled architectural drawings that illustrate the original design intention for each historic home in South Pullman. You'll also find detailed dimensioned drawings for the window, door and porch styles original to the façade of each home. For select homes, you may also find links to old photographs and/or original Beman drawings.
4.) Through a series of grants and a lot of volunteer efforts, the 1883 and 1889 city directories, the 1900-1940 decennial censuses, and other data sources of demographic data have all been digitized and linked to addresses throughout Pullman. The Pullman House History Project displays the records of more than 45,000 Pullman residents who lived in the neighborhood before 1940 and is arranged by name, address and occupation.
5.) Last but not least, your home is a city, state, and national landmark. As such, there are a number of rules and laws about what you are permitted to do to your home. The Beman Committee's Homeowners' Guide will help guide you.


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Well the short answer is no , but there's always the exception. Price per acre is one of those phrases that's been around forever and is still mentioned from time to time. Most buyers / sellers realize it doesn't mean much but I think we should still ask why and when. Let's do that …
So a guy calls me and says " that's $XX per acre" and I say "so what?" . When any of us are looking to buy a recreational property we're rarely looking at a property so big that price per acre is ever a consideration. By that I mean we're looking at smaller parcels where the features of the land are what drives the price. For example a 10 acre lot might have a stream or some kind of water frontage , maybe a nice driveway entry and some beautiful woods. That piece of land is never going to be priced by the acre , it's priced by the what the place has to offer , and it should be. Just as a 10 acre property next to it that has no water , no driveway and no trees is going to be priced significantly lower for obvious reasons. This is what we do at http://www.mooseriverland.com all day long everyday. Those of you who have looked around at prices etc. know already that smaller parcels are never priced per acre. If they were there would be almost no value but we know all these lots have pretty significant value.
Price per acre comes into play when we're looking at a property that is significant in the number of acres. When I look at land that is maybe a couple hundred acres + at least , then I'm starting to figure out the value differently. Land is valued on a per acre basis once we graduate to sizeable lots. In most cases across the country land has to be a lot bigger than that to be valued by the per acre standard. The only place you can still do this in NYS would be in the northern most areas of the state. You can go to some places in St.Lawrence County and find some pretty big chunks of land at some really crazy per acre prices. Just keep in mind when you're talking about a few hundred bucks/acre you're still talking about some substantial dollars for that place. If you can do a deal like that then I'm happy for you. Buying a big piece is fun stuff and knocking one off for a few hundred bucks and acre is a neat thing to do.
So this isn't a real sexy topic but it is relevant especially if you're getting some of that uninformed advice from family or friends who don't know what they're talking about ! Always better to be armed . I've got so many topics to discuss and have them all written out for the weeks ahead. If you've been visiting here please accept my hearty thanks for taking the time to stop by. I always like comments and suggestions of anything I've written or a topic you would like to discuss. On Monday 5/5 I'm going to write about buying land with family and/or friends. I've seen everything this scenario can present and seen them all 100x over. If you have ANY thoughts of buying with partners you do not want to miss this one. I'm diving in and telling all that needs to be known and what usually happens so be sure to tune in on Monday for this one. Please let me know what you're thinking and please SIGN UP & SHARE this ! Thanks again. mj


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I long to have a backyard of my own someday, I envision hammocks and a fire pit and string lights and planters and of course an epic BBQ for my boyfriend and I to entertain guests. As we look for houses I'm searching for the yard that can bring that vision to life. In the meantime though it helps to do your homework and find things that will turn a backyard into a comfortable haven. Here are a few items that got me started:
Happy Home Outside: Everyday Magic for Outdoor Life by Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau is a whimsical and colorful book. Beautiful pictures filled with nooks and hideaways where you can play with simple ideas to brighten up your outdoor space. From unique planters to colorful textiles like tablecloths and throw pillows. Mix and match odds and ends to update your BBQ or party space. Adorable storage solutions and easy DIY projects are found throughout. Just so much fun in one book!
Scott Cohen's Family Friendly Landscapes: Backyards Built for Fun and Games by Scott Cohen. From incorporating fun for the kiddies to advanced projects for the adults this book shows you how to up the ante when it comes to your landscaping game! For those with the time, money, and space Scott shows you there is no place in your yard you can't explore to get a lively and entertaining backyard.
Twilight Garden: A Guide to Enjoying your Garden in the Evening Hours by Lia Leendertz. As the summer makes its descent it's hard to say goodbye. That's why enjoying your garden even in the night hours is key to taking in all of the season. Your garden will come alive with scent, lighting, and water features so you can stay a little longer. Lia also covers entertaining to encourage others to sit back and enjoy that twilight. There is also a wonderful guide on specific plants that will pop when the sun sets and the moon makes it viewing.
Shed Décor: How to Decorate & Furnish your Favorite Garden Room by Sally Coulthard is a sweet book filled with wonderful little details to take advantage of some of those vintage finds and organizing bits. Sally has an eclectic comfort to her style that will make any shed or outdoor getaway a bit more inviting. This book creates an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while still being inside so even when those clouds roll our way the green will be just beyond a window pane.


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Enjoy splendid making of Coldplay's new music video named 'Adventure of a Lifetime'. You will love before and after of the shooting and final output.
Coldplay is back with one more amazing music video named 'Adventure of a Lifetime'. This one is the lead single track from their seventh album 'A Head Full of Dreams'. The making of video is nonetheless lesser than the output video directed by Mat Whitecross. It has an interesting back story. The lead man from the band Chris Martin and the master of motion capture acting Andy Serkis met on a plane journey and discussed the idea. Later on it got shoot at Imaginarium, a digital motion capture studio based at London. Andy is co-founder of this studio.
Check out sensational work of Andy Serkis in 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
All four Coldplay team members had been revamped in the Chimp avatar. As per original concept, all four were assigned different characters. Chris Martin as a pixie, Will Champion as a chimp, Jonny Buckland as a Mexican wrestler and Guy Berryman as a robot. But, after the initial developments, all decided to became an Ape. Andy took their practical acting for animation classes with maintaining their own characteristics. All members wore in house motion capture suits. Their faces were given special reflective make up to catch the real light properly. It helps 3D renders engines to output perfect lighting condition. Check out amazing making images of on set shooting.
The motion capture suit used 50 Vicon cameras. The head mounted camera system (HMCs) captured the real time 3D skeleton information to be seen directly on connected TV monitors. It was great help to judge their facial and physical behavior real time. The HMCs was configured in 3 camera system solution to count full body mass. Various sensors on body also helped 3D animators in Post Production pipeline to refine the animation. The making of this video took six months to complete.
Mathematic – Paris based VFX, Animation and Motion Graphics studio – worked on 3D animated background creation and Post Production.
Dont't miss Behind The Scenes Webinar of the blockbuster 'Jurassic World'
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Born in Southern California and raised with two siblings, Thomas Hartfield learned early on the value of hard work, teamwork, and perseverance. He attended Moorpark College, all the while working a part-time job at Lumber City. This is where his father James began his career as a stock boy in the 60's, moved up the ranks to store manager and ultimately retired as regional manager. His mother Linda Sue was a modern woman of the times - a traditional homemaker, as well as a business manager and community volunteer.
A solid work ethic is instilled in the Hartfield family.
They are third generation Simi Valley residents, his parents Sue and Jim created a life here together. Tom has lived in our city for 45 years, he was raised here, his children grew up here and it has been good to them. Tom's heart is in Simi Valley and he cares deeply about its future.
Thomas' academic achievements and leadership abilities earned him Assistant Vice President at a prestigious downtown Los Angeles investment firm, however the local community atmoshpere and personal one-on-one element was missing. He spent the next two decades building a small business right here in Simi Valley, helping residents plan for their financial future.
In addition to volunteering as coach and director for Grace Brethren Youth Sports and coach for i9Sports. For nearly 10 years he has served as a Board Director and VP Resource Development for the Boys and Girls Club to support the children of our community and instituted the first endowment and co-chairing the Annual Auction Fundraiser.
He has served as an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce for 10 years and currently is Vice President for his HOA. Past roles include Vice Chairperson of Independent Citizens Oversight Committee overseeing disbursement of C4 bond initiative funds passed by Ventura County voters for our public schools and Vice Chair Neighborhood Council. He is also a proud graduate of Leadership Simi Valley.
Today, Thomas wants to serve as your voice on City Hall. A voice that echoes your concerns. A voice that matters. A voice that cares.


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Coming Soon! Adobe To Launch Full Photoshop CC For iPad
It's no big secret that many folks are using their iPad's to get work done. This is true for writers, photographers and much more, relying on the device to get things done effectively and anywhere. Well, today the word comes down that Adobe is set to launch a full version of Photoshop CC for iPad's. Adobe considers the experience to be equivalent to that of Photoshop on the desktop, boasting all of the modes, features, and details as the desktop version.
The move will give users access to spot healing, blend modes, layers, brushes, workflows, and of course, full .psd support with Cloud syncing. This is great news and exciting for those who love to do things on the run. Photoshop CC will arrive on the iPad in 2019. Give us your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more from Adobe coming very soon.