text:
Dean Arsene, D
Nathan Oystrick, D
Tyson Strachan, D
Cam Janssen, RW
Ty Conklin, G
Jason Arnott, C
Evgeny Grachev, C
Scott Nichol, C
Brett Sterling, LW
Jonathan Cheechoo, RW
Jamie Langenbruner, RW
Kent Huskins, D
Danny Syvret, D
Brian Elliot, G
David Backes, C: Big bad Backes had a career year last year with good numbers all-around. The Blues are expecting to name him the new captain of the team and for pretty good reason. He's almost a total package these days getting you goals, PP points, assists, PIMs, and a pretty staggering +32 (2nd in the league!) On a team with only a handful of regulars on the plus side. I'm pretty interested in picking Backes this season. Look for him to set new highs around 65 points.
Jaroslav Halak, G: Halak owners were pretty happy at the beginning of the year until Halak and the Blues had a nasty spell for a few months in the middle of winter and post all-star. I would expect a few more wins out of Halak, and the shutouts will hover around 8. He'll start around 60 games. Take him for 30 wins at least and tidy numbers all-around.
Alex Pietrangelo, D: He is still learning the game but his 40 points I think are a given. Only question is how many more? You could do way worse at D this season.
Chris Stewart, RW: He is probably going to lead the Blues in scoring someday. Could be in 2012. Might fly under the radar because he only played a few games between Colorado and St. Louis. Take him for 65 points now and you'll be happy.
Patrik Berglund, C: A 50 point centerman who could get around 65 is easy to find… or is it? If the rest of the young team takes a step up, expect the same from Patrik.
T.J. Oshie, RW/LW/C: Oshie has recovered from ankle problems a season ago and projects to about 60 points this season for the Blues if he stays healthy.
Andy McDonald, C: A concussion ended his season early last year. At 32, you have to wonder what's left for the small centre. I like how he fits with the Blues, but he is a big-time gamble. Maybe 50 points is all you get, if you're lucky.
David Perron, RW/LW: Who doesn't like this guy's game? He's so slick the Oilers could use his face as their logo. Only problem is… he's not ready for the start of training camp. His progress from a Joe Thornton head-shot has been really slow. The Blues are in no rush to bring Perron back, so don't even expect him to play more than 40 games this season, if at all. In my opinion, he still scored the best goal in the history of the NHL.
Jonathan Cheechoo, RW/LW: Nobody really knows what happened to this guy who scored 56 goals in one season, but he's talking big after a new training regimen for speed. He is only 31 and the Blues signed him to a two-way contract so the risk is pretty minimal for them. But you are not an NHL franchise. You can afford to pass on Cheechoo until he shows something good on the ice.
Claude LeBut says: The Blues are one of the front runners for most improved team next year if they can get their stuff together. Cheechoo gives them a veteran scoring winger who should help if Perron can't play any amount of time, and Jamie Langenbruner will give the team some leadership in place of the departed Eric Brewer who the traded to Tampa last season. If Stewart can be the power forward they believe he will be and if Backes plays like last year or even better, the team has the defence and goaltending to win games. I think they could push for the playoffs in the Western Conference in 2012. Phoenix, Nashville, Chicago and Anaheim are not locks for the post-season, and St. Louis should be the best out of all the non-playoff teams from last year. The question is can they get to about 45 wins? Not without a full season from Perron. They'll be close, but not in.
Hattrick Payne says: So, the Blues addressed some areas in need of fixing from last season. Veteran leadership departed in Brewer, bring in cup winners Langenbruner and Jason Arnott, along with veteran Jonathan Cheechoo (who has something to prove). Halak needs a consistent backup who can win games? Brian Elliot started in a variety of cities last season. Want to improve your below-average penalty kill and defensive game? Bring in hard-charging Scott Nichol and dependable Kent Huskins. Need a prospect in case Perron can't play anymore? How about the monstrous Evgeny Grachev with the soft hands? Is this enough to convert seven losses of last season into seven wins? I think so. The west is pretty wide open, so if the Blues can avoid losses to the bottom feeders like Columbus, Edmonton, Calgary and Dallas, and scoop some victories up against some of the West's elite, especially on the road, they'll be fine. That 3-10 January they had, and two 5-game losing streaks last season will not happen again. Take the Blues for 45 wins and a playoff berth.
Mark Twain says: Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all.


text:
From the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, visitors to the Holy Land experience biblical history with every step (or swim stroke). Here we are privileged with a view of the sunset from Eilat, known as the "Capital of the Red Sea," one of Israel's most beautiful and popular destinations. Shabbat shalom, friends.
Photo Friday: Capital of the Red Sea
(Photo: flickr/[email protected])

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Grand Addison Subdivision Home Values Report
- Grand Addison Subdivision in Addison, Texas Home Sales Trends in 2014
There have been 8 homes sold in the Grand Addison subdivision in the city of Addison. The age range of the homes sold is between the years 1982 and 1999. The Grand Addison subdivision homes have an average selling price of $292,356. The lowest sales price was $246,800, and the highest was $399,900.
The average size of a house in the Grand Addison subdivision is 2,188 square feet. The smallest house size was 1,744 square feet, and the largest was 2,634 square feet. Homes in Grand Addison sold, on average, in 56 days, the quickest sale taking 2 days and the slowest sale 157 days.
The Grand Addison subdivision is located in Addison, Texas. Addison has a population of 13,056 people. The city is roughly 4.4 square miles in size, and it is located in Dallas county on the far north side of Dallas.
Overall home sales in Addison, Texas are at 1,787 homes sold, with an average sales price of $327,367. On average, sellers received 97% of their asking price, with homes spending an average of 41 days on the market. Addison is known as area 10 in the North Texas Real Estate Information System. This information is believed reliable but is only as accurate as reported by the system in the month of December 2014.
DFW Team Realty is your local expert specializing in home sales in the Grand Addison subdivision, as well as home foreclosures and short sales in the Grand Addison subdivision. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Grand Addison, contact DFW Team Realty or visit us online to receive updates on home values in your city and neighborhood.
By Bob Baesmann
Homes for sale in Grand Addison Subdivision


text:
Interesting Facts About Deep Fried Turkeys
One of the preferred types of cooking food is through a deep fryer. Most people love eating this kind of food because it is crispier and the same time it is less oily compared to the conventional way of frying food. There are also other people who tried conducting some sort of food experiment by deep frying an entire turkey. And they have found out that deep frying it is much better unlike putting it in an oven.
The size of a turkey is quite big hence you should not use the typical deep fryer instead you should avail a specialized fryer that is suited for turkeys. Since many people are becoming interested in deep frying of turkey there are now lots of turkey fryer available in the market, this includes butterball electric turkey fryer, butterball deep fryer and more. To ensure that the clients are able to utilize it properly and safely there are specified instructions indicated about those fryers. Since, there is a significant amount of boiling oil in the process of deep frying the turkey people needs to be cautious. For example, it is advisable if you do the frying outside your home rather that doing it indoors.
Go here
for more details.
Another advantage of frying the turkey is the cooking time. If you are going to bake the turkey and place it in an oven normally it would require 20 minutes for every pound to be properly cooked but if you use a fryer a 12 pound turkey will only take less than an hour. You can also be assured that everything is evenly cooked. In addition you can expect for the turkey to be moist even in those breast region.
Hence if you have plans of frying a turkey it would be at your best interest to purchase a deep fryer that is intended to cook a turkey. For you to avoid any accidents it would really be a good thing on your part to purchase one. The cost of turkey fryers vary, some are a bit expensive but there are also those affordable ones. If you are going to avail those pricey turkey fryers there would be additional features you will be able to enjoy such as cookbooks and other utensils in frying.
There are some manufacturers that offer electric turkey deep fryers however most of them make use of gas or propane. Well the choice of deep fryer is reliant on your preference so think thoroughly on what do you like or preferred way of cooking it. Of course, you should knopw the
time for deep frying a turkey
as well.
To learn more about deep frying, check out


text:
When logged in, you can choose up to 8 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu.
Mod overhauls the grass in oblivion.
Brittany (some textures)Qarl (Textures for ground(original))ChainsawXIV (Some textures)discovery1 (Some textures)Astrob0y (Patch for UL)Lougian (Some textures used from Landscape retexture mod)snus (snus dungeons assets)
This mod is opted-in to receive Donation Points


text:
The mechanics of Soil Stabilisation can be briefly described as "the improvement of the stability of bearing power of the soil by the the addition of suitable admixtures". A good source of information on this can be found here, which is an article on The Constructor web-site, and looks at the following elements of the Soil Stabilisation technique:
- The basic principals of Soil Stabilisation
- The change in chemical properties that take place when this process is carried out
- Binding agents – the different binders that can be used when carrying out Soil Stabilisation
Have a look and let us know what you think.
Tags: cement stabilisation, land reclaimation, lime modification, lime stabilisation, lime stabilization, remediation, self propelled roller, soil compactor, soil remediation, soil sampling, soil stabilisation, soil stabilization, soil testing, stabilisation, wirtgen


text:
I'm back in the home of the free, land of the brave. It took me a bit to get rid of the jet lag and adjust back to USA life but I'm finally feeling like blogging again so here begins the story of Thailand!
Dale and I were lucky enough to redeem miles for our trip to Thailand and even doing that we managed to get a direct flight to Bangkok from Stockholm. This meant a 6 am landing in Bangkok, but we were even luckier and our hotel let us check in that early and we took a quick nap before heading out to explore Bangkok. First stop was Lumphini Park, a nice big park in the middle of Bangkok where we took a nice walk and saw the King Rama VI statue.
And we sat and watched the monitor lizards swim in the water and crawl onto land. They are pretty cool but the girlie girl in me was a bit creeped out by them.
As we were leaving the park I spotted this beautiful tree and I just had to snap a picture of it. I'm not certain why this tree is decorated but I just loved all the bright colors and 'fanta offerings' at the base!
Next we hopped in a tuk tuk to go back towards our hotel but alas we fell victim to the age old scam of being driven where the driver wanted to go, not where we asked. The good news is, we were taken to a tailor and we were hesitant at first since the tuk tuk had taken us there. But everything in the shop seemed legit. We got to see the fabric, see where the suits were being made, all the stops. So, despite our tuk tuk hesitance, Dale took the leap and ordered not one but two tailored suits. We left the store not confident he would ever receive the suits which we were supposed to pick up on our way out of Bangkok three weeks later. At the very worst, we figured we would have a good story! You'll have to tune in later to see what happened when we returned to the shop to pick up the suits! Now the tuk tuk driver was satisfied and returned us to our hotel. Bangkok puts on a big firework show for New Years but we were already feeling jet lagged and overwhelmed processing all things Bangkok/Thai. So, we opted to celebrate New Years in our hotel neighborhood of Sukhumvit Soi 11. Here's a picture of the neighborhood.
And another view from the subway ramp looking down at all the electrical wires. It's amazing how much the city changes so drastically from one block to another. Sometimes not even in a block! Bangkok has these ridiculously big high end shopping malls that are super fancy and then right outside it's slums. Incredible. But anyway, I digress. All of the wires everywhere fascinated and scared me. As you walk around you can literally hear the buzzing of the wires. Not sure that's so safe.
While walking around the neighborhood we also saw men with caged birds which were for sale for immediate release. I believe they do this to make a wish but I'm not certain. We watched one lady buy and release. I'm skeptical they are trained to fly right back for capture and release again but we didn't see the birds hang around so who knows.
We did find (no shortage of) bars on the street. Literally, cars parked on the street and put tables and chairs out front and served you drinks or, like in the picture below, they became the bar. Dale and I were highly amused by this (which would never be legal in the land of the free) and sat down for a drink. We almost immediately made friends with a British couple living in Bangkok who loved the VW bus bar almost as much as us and we ended up staying there for a while chatting with them.
We finished the night watching the fireworks from a distance and headed home for some much needed sleep. And that concludes day one of our Thailand adventure. I hope to blog soon with more of the trip!Love Always,


text:
Horse Properties For Sale - Tucson & Marana
I grew up on a five-acre "hobby" ranch, with horses and a few beef cattle. Tall evergreens waved in the wind, and the rolling hills were accented by bright, white-board fencing.
It was an ideal lifestyle, and here in Tucson, the opportunities for the rancher way of life, riding horses, raising a few cattle...or just getting away from it all, come in all shapes and sizes.
Imagine several acres in outer West Marana, South East Vail, North to Catalina, or 3.3 parcels right in the midst of Tucson city limits! Whatever your dream, I'm happy to help make it come true.
Follow the links to see your options and call me for more details!
Horse Property for Sale in Tucson
Horse Property for Sale in Marana
Horse Property for Sale in Pima County
Here's a great link to find horse properties throughout the USA! (http://www.horseranchsearch.com,)
Currently own a horse ranch and need a free CMA? I can do that too! Here's a quick link to a CMA request form!


text:
Lana Del Ray NEVER told Kanye West she wouldn"t perform during his proposal to Kim Kardashian … but it does sounds like she said no to someone else.
Lana was heading into the Sunset Marquis in Hollywood last night when we asked about reports saying she turned Yeezy down.
L.D.R. quickly shot the rumors down saying, "I would never deny HIS request" … but wouldn"t say much more.
Conspiracy theory #1 — Lana was offended Kanye didn"t personally reach out.
Conspiracy theory #2 — Momager Kris Jenner reached out to make it part of the TV show … and Lana wasn"t having it.
Got your own theory Sound off in the comments.


text:
|Here's a nod to Manga style art.
|Here's a nod to Manga style art.
|These guys are so cute! And they speak geek speak too! w00f!
Space Cadet. Next time someone asks if you're spacey just say, "Why, yes I am!"
Great retro future artwork. Zoom in to see the terrific details.


text:
There are at least two different reactions to how teachers react to parents who are abusive to teachers. I'm sure there are more, but the two that I have observed recently are: the attitude that we are there for the kids, no matter what the parents say or do or the attitude that these parents make us want to quit our jobs… "It's just not worth it."
Well, I fall under the first category. I had a parent who was unhappy with my teaching and how I taught responsibility in my classroom. My initial reaction was, "What did I do wrong?", "Why does this person hate me… he doesn't even know me." But after my initial self-centered, but totally natural response, I thought about my teaching and my love for the students. I know that I am not doing anything wrong, and I was hired at my school because I was the most qualified person for the job. After my reflection, I became more focused on making sure I am the best teacher I can be… and you know what? The kids are my focus… not the parents (especially those who try to assassinate my character with no provocation).
As for the other group of teachers, those who are affected by the opinions and behaviors of parents, I am sad that the parents can have such a huge impact on your disposition. In fact, one teacher (25 years experience) told me that teaching was not worth the "crap" that parents dish out to teachers, and then proceeded to tell me that I shouldn't put up with it and I should tell this parent how wrong he was.
My personal opinion? I don't have to put up with anything, but there are so many ways to handle these situations that will stifle the situation. Teachers have to be masters of conflict resolution. I think I have the disposition to handle these situations and not let them affect me in the long-term. And… I don't have to tell anyone, except a trusted few, how I really feel. I did learn that I should not have shared my thoughts and the situation with more than a select few. I have a cohort of CADRE teachers who I can vent to, without infusing my department and team with my feelings of hurt and anger.
Any thoughts? I know I'm new and still seeing the silver lining, but maybe I'm wrong… maybe teachers do take on this attitude after many years of teaching? I hope not…


text:
Chamber Toastmasters Club has successfully held one of its open meetings on 1 April, 2015. The event attracted over 50 participants and gave a strong impetus to the new guests flow, thus inspiring more people with the ideas of leadership and art of communicating to audiences.
The meeting was traditionally chaired by a Toastmaster of the evening, this time it was Aleksei Aleinikov, and consisted of three principle parts: three prepared speeches by Michael Rybak, Andriy Gryshchuk and Timur Berezhnoy, the session of unpredictable impromptu speeches conducted by Olena Krynychna, and the fascinating evaluation part by Iryna Piven, Maryna Gotovkina, Jenia Poluektova and Anastasiya Tymofeeva.
Beyond any comparison go the creative and bright reports of the technical team represented by Ah-Counter Yuliya Illyashenko, Timer Iryna Varanchuk and professional Grammarian Ivan Otamanenko.
We interviewed Chamber TM Club current President Iryna Grygoriva about the tradition of demo meetings:
"A Demo Meeting is a milestone for successful Toastmasters club development. It showcases the club and helps to involve more members into Toastmasters community. Along with this Demo Meeting is the testimony of the club's level, cooperation of the officers' team and active club members. It represents also the openness and hospitality of the club to new-comers.
Demo Meeting is a great opportunity to show the toastmasters as well as the guests how the quality meeting is running and what the Toastmasters program can do for them. At the meeting new comers can identify the skills they can develop and the benefits they can receive from joining the club.
Our Demo Meeting coincided with April 1, the Humor Day that is why it was appropriate to include into agenda jokes, humor and surprises that made our Demo Meeting unforgettable.
It is important to start preparation prior in advance, 2-3 weeks before the meeting. A proper pre-meeting PR campaign is a key to build awareness, to burst publicity of the event and to attract more people to come. Posters and flyers with announcement were distributed in the offices where our members work.
To prepare a quality Demo Meeting means to select the best of the best speakers for prepared speeches, witty Table Topics master and experienced Evaluators. Toastmaster of the meeting is a key person in creating a mood, explaining the structure of the meeting and introducing speakers. This role was successfully performed by Alexey Aleinikov, our active member. His way of conducting the role, comic situations, and smart remarks added value to the lively atmosphere of the meeting."
More glimpses of the event inthe photo report by Tina Bychkova:


text:
Acure Brightening Micellar Water
$ 10.00
This product is currently sold out.
Micellar water (made of suspended oil cleansing molecules or micelles) gently cleanses and removes makeup without the need for rinsing. With argan, grapeseed oil, lavender and mint.
Directions: Soak a cotton ball with micellar water and swipe across your face as needed.
8 oz.
aloe vera leaf juice, propanediol, decyl glucoside, sorbitan oleate dexylglucoside, crosspolymer panthenol, argania spinosa kernel oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, lactobacillus ferment lactobacillus cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, allantoin, lavandula angustifolia oil, mentha piperita oil, xanthan gum, citric acid. *organic ingredient


text:
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living Slow-Cooker Meals
Spicy Steak and Beans
1.5 lbs beef flank steak1 10-oz can chopped tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained1/2 c chopped onion1 tsp dried oregano, crushed1 tsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp bottled minced garlic (2 cloves)1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper1 15-oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1.5 c green, red and/or yellow sweet pepper stripshot cooked brown rice (optional)crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker. Place meat in cooker. In small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, oregano, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in beans and sweet pepper. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more. Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred or thinly slice meat across grain. If desired, serve meat in bowls over hot cooked rice. Spoon bean mixture over meat. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 6 Servings.
Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3.5 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat, 1 Carb Choice
Nutrients Per Serving:262 Calories8 g Total Fat3 g Saturated Fat17 g Carbohydrate29 g Protein45 mg Cholesterol452 mg Sodium4 g Fiber
Chops with Herb-Tomato Sauce
4 pork rib chops (with bone), cut 3/4 inch thicknonstick cooking spray1 small onion, chopped2 tsp quick-cooking tapioca, crushed1.5 tsp bottled minced garlic (3 cloves)1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, crushed1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp crushed red pepper2 14.5-oz cans no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
Trim fat from chops. Lightly coat 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook both sides until brown. Set aside. In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine onion, tapioca, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and crushed red pepper. Add chops. Pour stewed tomatoes over chops. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. To serve, transfer chops to serving plate. Using slotted spoon, spoon tomatoes over chops. If desired drizzle with some of the juices.
Makes 4 Servings.
Dietary Exchanges: 0.5 Other Carbohydrate, 1.5 Vegetable, 3.5 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat, 1 Carb Choice
Nutrients Per Serving:241 Calories6 g Total Fat2 g Saturated Fat19 g Carbohydrate27 g Protein62 mg Cholesterol287 mg Sodium4 g Fiber
Cacciatore-Style Chicken
12 chicken thighs and/or drumsticks2 c sliced fresh mushrooms1 c sliced celery1 c chopped carrot1 c yellow and/or red sweet pepper strips2 medium onions, cut into wedges2 tsp bottled minced garlic (4 cloves)1/2 c chicken broth1/4 c dry white wine2 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca2 bay leaves1 tsp sugar1 tsp dried oregano, crushed1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 c tomato pastehot cooked pasta (optional)
Remove skin from chicken; set aside. In 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, combine mushrooms, celery, carrot, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic. Place chicken on top of vegetables. Add broth, wine, tapioca, bay leaves, sugar, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Remove chicken; cover and keep warm. Discard bay leaves. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more. If desired, serve chicken and vegetable mixture over hot cooked pasta.
Dietary Exchanges: 2.5 Vegetable, 0.5 Other Carbohydrate, 3.5 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat, 1 Carb Choice
Nutrients Per Serving:259 Calories6 g Total Fat1 g Saturated Fat19 g Carbohydrate31 g Protein115 mg Cholesterol331 mg Sodium3 g Fiber
"Can't be Beat" Pot Roast
1 3- to 4-lb boneless beef chuck pot roastnonstick cooking spray4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into sixths4 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks1 medium onion, cut into large wedges2 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning, crushed1.5 tsp garlic salt1/3 c blueberry or blackberry spreadable fruit or low-calorie plum jelly1/3 c beef broth
Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into 6-quart slow cooker. Lightly coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add meat; cook on both sides until brown. Set aside. In slow cooker, combine potato, carrot, rutabaga, onion, tapioca, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Add meat. Spoon spreadable fruit over meat; add broth. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to serving platter. Skim fat from cooking juices. Pass juices.
Makes 8 Servings.
Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 0.5 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 4.5 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat, 2 Carb Choices
Nutrients Per Serving:342 Calories7 g Total Fat2 g Saturated Fat32 g Carbohydrate39 g Protein101 mg Cholesterol370 mg Sodium4 g Fiber
Sleep So Well60 CapsulesCalm, Restful Sleep* Price $17.95
Probiotic Digestive SupportTargets Gas, Bloating & DIfficult Digestion* Price $27.95


text:
Richard Powers in the Green Room
Wednesday Feb 06 07:00 PM
Doris Duke Theatre
Museum members: $15.00
General Admission: $20.00
About the Lecture:
In partnership with The Merwin Conservancy, the museum hosts an intimate presentation by Richard Powers, a writer The New York Times Book Review calls "one of our most prodigiously talented" novelists.
Powers is the author of 12 novels, most recently, The Overstory, a "monumental novel about trees and people" and New York Times best seller.
Powers is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and the National Book Award, and he has been a Pulitzer Prize and four-time National Book Critics Circle Award finalist.
Book signing to follow.
This event is made possible with the generous support of the Atherton Family Foundation and Halekulani Hotel.


text:
Get set to go back to school with STABILO
Although summer is in full swing, the start of the new school term is just around the corner and with it often comes a long to-do list and lots of stuff to buy.
When it comes to picking new pens and pencils, STABILO has it covered. STABILO's wide range of products can add to the back to school excitement for kids and, more importantly, help your child to improve their handwriting.
Handwriting concerns
Recent research carried out by STABILO revealed that over a third of parents (38%) expressed concerns over their child's ability to write neatly and legibly by hand, and over 20% of parents work on handwriting with their children at home as they do not feel that the vital skill has enough focus in school.
If you're worried about the standard of your child's writing, help is at hand. As a trusted partner of the National Handwriting Association, STABILO has been focusing on helping to improve handwriting skills for over 10 years, and has a range of tips and hints online which can be found here and here.
The Early Writers pack is full of fun and easy exercises which will help kids get to grips with handwriting. The packs are a great place to start to help your child make the process of learning fun during the long summer holidays.
Making handwriting easier
As well as providing handy hints, STABILO has also produced a range of pens and pencils specifically designed to make handwriting easier to master.
The award-winning STABILO EASYoriginal is ergonomically designed with special grip zones, which are made to improve your child's handwriting by encouraging them to hold the pen with the correct recommended tri-pod grip. These pens are available in both left and right-handed options and there's even a limited edition EASYoriginal Metallic range.
The EASYgraph ergonomic graphite pencil provides a unique non-slip grip, promoting the correct hand posture to write relaxed and freely. The staggered grip moulds ensure that your child holds the pencil correctly, even after sharpening, making the learning process that much easier. The EASYgraph pencil is also available in both left and right-handed options.
So for a triumphant return to school, look no further than STABILO, with a wide selection of perfect pens and handy handwriting hints.
Also available in the STABILO range are the point 88 fineliners, perfect for adding colourful annotations to homework, and not forgetting Europe's No.1 highlighter - the STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL highlighter.
STABILO is offering Mumsnetters the chance to try out some of these STABILO pens and pencils by giving away over £150 worth of STABILO products. Simply answer the question below to be in with a chance of winning.
WIN! One lucky Mumsnetter will win over £150 worth of STABILO products.
Competition closing date: 18 September 2014
Last updated: over 3 years ago


text:
FAQs » Does everyone need to complete an application for admission to GCC?
Students who wish to complete a certificate or degree program at GCC and students who wish to apply for federal financial assistance need to complete an application for admission. If you just want to take classes for credit, you don't plan to graduate and you don't need financial aid, you are considered a non-matriculated student and you do not need to complete an application. Non-matriculated students can complete a registration form and return it to Enrollment Services to enroll. Learn more about non-matriculated students »
Posted in: General admission
Posted in: General admission


text:
Arrow Thick From Right Icon (Linear) Get a PRO licensearrow-thick-from-right · · e919
This icon is part of CoreUI Icons Pro.
You'll need a CoreUI Icons Pro license to use this and 842 other icons. Plus get a year of services and updates free of charge too!
You can place arrow thick from right icon just about anywhere with the
 or
 tag:
 cui-arrow-thick-from-right
Note: to improve web accessibility, we recommend using aria-hidden="true" to hide icons used purely for decoration.


text:
My mom helps me and my family out in so many ways, too many to count. At times it can be a little hard to digest some of her "suggestions" but when I look at all of the love that she has shown my family, I feel that she is entitled to make as many suggestions as she wants.
One day she may not be here to make her suggestions, and I will be devastated! What do you do for someone that does everything for you? What is the best way to say "thank you for being you?"


text:
BRUMC Photo Gallery | Health Fair 2012
Broad Ripple United Methodist Church partneredwith Marion County Health Department, Indiana Blood Center and local businesses offering free screenings and materials the community. It was a beautiful and sunny Saturday, September 29, where we helped you get healthier. The Indiana Blood Center Mobile Unit was also here taking blood donations.


text:
NOTICE: Get rid of an old vehicle, get more back on your taxes and help your community all at the same time by donating a vehicle to charity today.
More than 70 percent of citizens across the nation make donations to charities every year. You can be a part of that and get rid of a vehicle you don't need at the same time by donating it to a local, state or federal charity.
Donating your car to charity and receiving a tax break in Pennsylvania can often be easier than trying to sell it on your own. At the same time, it helps a charity provide a vehicle to someone in need. The first step to donating a car in Pennsylvania is finding a reputable charity that isn't out to make a profit. Many intermediary organizations claim that they'll donate the car to charity, but they can keep more than 50 percent of the car's value. Find a charity in Pennsylvania where you can donate your car and give someone a new set of wheels.
Thousands of Americans have discovered a way to turbocharge their tax return. Vehicle donation is growing in popularity with thousands of cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles sent to charities every year. In Pennsylvania there are thousands of charities that will accept a vehicle and provide a way for you to get some more back in taxes. Read more...
Thousands of old cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles are turning into tons of profits for a multi-million dollar industry almost no one talks about. Americans have been sending old vehicles to charities as a way of helping something they support. Not only that, but donating a vehicle to a charity helps you when it comes time to file for taxes. The combination is becoming more popular than ever. Read more...
Join the nation of givers and get a little in return by donating an old car, truck, van or motorcycle to charity. Across Pennsylvania there are charities that support a variety of causes. Many of these charities will accept a vehicle as donation and the donation will also provide a return to you on your taxes. Good leads to good in a rare win-win scenario and you can be a part of it. Read more...
Renew Your Drivers License
Renew Your Vehicle Registration
Replace Your Car Title
Commercial Drivers License
Get your Motorcycle License
Access Your Driving Record
How to Save on Auto Insurance
Get Help with Tickets and Violations
Check Your Vehicle History Report
How to Change Your Address
How to Buy a New Car
Sell your Car
DMV Practice Tests
Car Title Loans
Commercial Auto Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance


text:
By Allyson Kramer
When you are hungry for a filling meal, it is easy to move for the dangerous stuff. repeatedly, even gluten-free and vegan cuisines may be loaded with sneaky fillers and not-so-good-for-you components. Allyson Kramer proves that low-cal does not need to suggest low-satisfaction; these gluten-free, plant-based recipes are excessive in foodstuff, less than three hundred energy according to serving--and style amazing.
Dig into tacky BBQ Kale Chips, Cinnamon Plum Streusel, Avocado Chick'NSalad, and much more. There aren't any fillers, no sophisticated sugars--no processed materials you cannot pronounce. no matter if it truly is breakfast, lunch, snacks, small plates, entrees, or drinks, you will find a hearty, fit recipe for each craving.
Quick preview of Naturally Lean: 125 Nourishing Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Recipes--All Under 300 Calories PDF
Best Food Drink books
Sylvia's Table: Fresh, Seasonal Recipes from Our Farm to Your Family
Each year youngsters flock to the Sylvia heart at Katchkie Farm in upstate long island to profit firsthand approximately the place clean foodstuff comes from—how to develop it, the right way to harvest it, and the way to exploit it to organize great-tasting foodstuff. Now Sylvia's desk brings those classes and recipes instantly from the farm on your kitchen in a deliciously particular cookbook for households.
The Art of Simple Food II: Recipes, Flavor, and Inspiration from the New Kitchen Garden
Alice Waters, the enduring meals luminary, offers 2 hundred new recipes that proportion her ardour for the numerous scrumptious types of greens, end result, and herbs so you might domesticate on your personal kitchen backyard or locate at your neighborhood farmers' industry. a stunning vegetable-focused ebook, The paintings of straightforward nutrients II showcases taste as thought and embodies Alice's imaginative and prescient for consuming what grows within the earth throughout the year.
Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers
Big name chef, restaurateur, and meat lover Michael Symon—of meals Network's Iron Chef the US and ABC's The Chew—shares his wealth of data and greater than a hundred killer recipes for steaks, chops, wings, and lesser-known cuts. Fans around the kingdom adore Michael Symon for his sizeable, charismatic character and his heavily scrumptious foodstuff.
1,000 Low-Calorie Recipes (1,000 Recipes)
An unequalled number of scrumptious low-calorie recipes from the award-winning 1,000 Recipes sequence This fabulous cookbook is choked with tasty, low-calorie recipes that the total relatives will love. The recipes hide each meal of the day and provides domestic chefs an extraordinary number of nutrients and concepts for consuming healthfully—for a life-time.
Extra resources for Naturally Lean: 125 Nourishing Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Recipes--All Under 300 Calories
Four G CARBOHYDRATES thirteen. zero G PROTEIN Serve with the avocado, a squeeze of lime, and clean cilantro. Legumes 147 Zesty Black Bean Soup OF I've had lots of black bean soups in my day and I've usually been underwhelmed, yet now not with this recipe! The allspice and ginger plus a slightly of sweetness from the coconut palm sugar supply it slightly unforeseen zing. 1 cup seeded and chopped crimson bell pepper 1 teaspoon grated clean ginger 1 purple onion or three shallots, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon flooring allspice 2 teaspoons clean thyme 2 tablespoons water eleven ⁄4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons coconut palm or maple sugar five cups salted vegan vegetable broth, similar to tremendous effortless Veggie Broth (page 171) 31 ⁄ 2 cups cooked black beans, tired and rinsed 1 ⁄4 cup minced clean chives 148 obviously Lean In a medium-size saucepan or stockpot, mix the bell pepper, grated ginger, onion, mushrooms, jalapeño, garlic, allspice, thyme, and water.
YIELD: four SERVINGS in line with SERVING: 189 energy 10. four G fats 206 MG SODIUM 1,091 MG POTASSIUM 21. 1 G CARBOHYDRATES 6. three G FIBER 7 G PROTEIN cup beaten walnuts vegetables & Crucifers 27 Red Potato Watercress Salad OF Watercress is such an underutilized eco-friendly. It took me decades to find how scrumptious this vegetable is, as i used to be by no means uncovered to it in my previous cooking years; yet as soon as i discovered it, i used to be addicted to its smooth crunch and mildly peppery and a little candy style. wealthy in iron, calcium, folate, and nutrition C, this can be one eco-friendly that's certainly worthy making an attempt for those who haven't but performed so.
1 cup raw crimson quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 clove garlic, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika 1 cup packed chopped clean parsley 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cup diced cucumber 1 ⁄4 cup chopped clean mint 2 tablespoons chopped clean chives fifty four clearly Lean In a medium-size saucepan, deliver the quinoa, water, and beaten garlic to a boil. disguise, decrease the warmth, and simmer for quarter-hour, or till the entire water is absorbed.
YIELD: four SERVINGS in line with SERVING: 25 energy zero. 1 G fats 293 MG SODIUM 104 MG POTASSIUM 6. 1 G CARBOHYDRATES zero. 6 G PROTEIN excellent end result eighty five Kiwi Salad OF There's no denying the attract of an easy fruit salad; the magic lies within the mix of end result used. This salad positive aspects the dynamic duo of strawberry and kiwi, with an additional candy contact from the mango and a touch savory observe from the aromatic Indian spice mix garam masala. To make a dish that travels good, reserve the sprinkling of the spices until eventually in advance of serving so the colour remains incredible.
Bob's purple Mill model, that's categorised as "Sweet White Sorghum Flour," is instantly present in many supermarkets, generally along different gluten-free flours. i like to recommend storing sorghum flour in an hermetic box in a funky, darkish pantry and utilizing inside three months for most sensible flavor. Superfine Brown Rice Flour the place to shop for: on-line, area of expertise shops This flour is just brown rice, wealthy in selenium and fiber, which has been finely flooring to offer it a silky-smooth texture just like that of wheat flour. It's my favourite flour for replicating gluten-containing baked items.


text:
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I can watch a sunset on my own
1 - Oh! That's awesome!
2 - Really? Why?
You know what? Because I can, and I pretty much love it.
The truth is, I've never had a really, really great roommate situation. Either they've really, very much not liked me or I've been the odd one out (or there was the time that it was both and I felt very much ganged up on). Now, the former roommates that I know read this blog know this already, so this isn't news to anyone. (Hi the Spy and the General!)
A relationship with three people is always unstable. There will almost always be two that get along better than the three together. Sometimes it changes to be a different two, but there's usually someone on the outside, sometimes only barely, sometimes way out. I was always somewhere in between. I was still friends with the roommates who didn't loathe my existence, but not as good of friends as they were with each other. It was rarely uncomfortable, just not great.
So, for a long time, I said that I would either move in with my husband or move out by myself. I'd had temporary tastes of that freedom, and I rather enjoyed it.
Lo and behold, the universe listened. I have my very own place. And I'm in love.
Sure, since I work alone and live alone, there are days that I don't talk to a single person. There's no one to come home to and share my day with. No one to distract me from my homework. No one to share their dinner with me on a day I'd rather not cook. If I want human interaction, I have to seek it out.
On the other hand, there's no one else's dishes in the sink. No one is talking while the TV is on. No one is going to walk in when I have company. No one's lurking around when I really need to be alone. I don't have to watch anything I don't want to, or subject anyone else to the weird things I like to watch or listen to. It's quiet when I want quiet, and loud when I want loud.
It's awesome.
Sure, it gets a little lonely sometimes. But it makes the time I do spend with people whose company I enjoy that much sweeter.
5 comments:
- Giggles said...
I got almost all of reaction 2 and none of reaction 1 when I started this. Now after 7 years I don't get any reaction at all.
- June 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Nancy said...
I think you're brave. :) Personally, I think that would drive me bonkers, but if you're happy, I think it's wonderful! :)
- June 12, 2009 at 1:11 AM
- Me said...
It's ok to not miss living with us - I love living on my own just as much as you do (and maybe more)!
- June 12, 2009 at 5:10 AM
I know the feeling. I especially love the not having to eat or cook when you don't want to.
Sometimes I miss living alone.
- June 13, 2009 at 12:56 AM
- Melissa said...
I've warred between wanting this and wanting to live with just one other person. For five years, up until recently, I lived with just one other person and rather liked it, though there have been times I've really wanted my own place. Though when my one roommate went out of town, I would always feel weird there by myself. Maybe because they were big places. Maybe I'd do just fine in a one bedroom apartment with just me.
I'm using your blog to figure this out... go figure. ;-)
- June 18, 2009 at 8:03 AM


text:
CLICK ON weeks 0 - 40 and follow along every 2 weeks of fetal development
How the HUWE1 protein impacts human intelligence
Published online in the journal Cell Reports, the results of this study may someday lead to new treatments for intellectual disability or neuro-developmental disorders.
Juberg-Marsidi syndrome is an extremely rare X-linked genetic disorder only completely expressed in boys and men. Women typically have two of the same kind of sex chromosome (XX) — the second X compensating for any damage in the other. Males typically have two distinct sex chromosomes (XY) without any compensating duplicates. Exceptions to these "rules" happen in cases of XX males or XY females, with few other variations.
Juberg-Marsidi syndrome is visible at birth, or in the first few weeks of life. Hearing loss, underdeveloped genitals and/or abnormalities of the head, such as an very small head, a face with a flat nasal bridge, eye abnormalities, and sometimes more are exhibited in Juberg-Marsidi. Children have severe mental retardation, with delays in crawling, walking, and general muscle weakness with diminished muscle tone (hypotonia). Because of delayed bone growth, their overall growth is slowed and adults are short. Range and severity of symptoms varies case to case.
To investigate neuronal communication imbalance, Grill and colleagues studied the simple electrical circuit of a transparent, tiny worm known as C. elegans. Despite its small size, this worm shares half its genetic make-up with humans, making it an ideal animal for study of neuronal gene malfunctions as they affect humans.
Decreasing or increasing the release of GABA changed neuronal signals, creating an imbalance between excited/inhibited signals. This imbalance impaired C. elegans' ability to move, while also creating seizures in the worm.
Brock Grill explains: "Using a simple model circuit, we identified a key player required to achieve balance of excitation and inhibition signals. This opens up a new concept for why HUWE1 causes intellectual disability — as it affects only the release of GABA neurotransmitter, not its level or function."
More research is needed into how the level of GABA actually affects the brain. But, the study increases our understanding of the molecular basis behind intellectual disability. In particular, how a loss of function of HUWE1 impairs nerve cell function and results in mutations causing Juberg-Marsidi-Brooks syndrome.
In addition to Grill and Opperman, other authors of the study, "The HECT Family Ubiquitin Ligase EEL-1 Regulates Neuronal Function and Development," are Andrew Giles and Rayna L. Birnbaum of TSRI; Ben Mulcahy and Mei Zhen of the Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum Research Institute, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto; Monica G. Risley and Ken Dawson-Scully of Florida Atlantic University; and Erik D. Tulgren of the University of Minnesota.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health (grant 2R01 NS072129) and the National Science Foundation (grant IOS-1121095). _
About The Scripps Research Institute
May 2, 2017 Fetal Timeline Maternal Timeline News News Archive
C. elegans is a small soil worm or nematode, that shares a common ancestor with humans.
It lived in the pre-Cambrian era, 500-600 million years ago. Shown above with green
fluorescent protein (gfp) expressed in its neurons, the C. elegans roundworm shares
half of its genetic makeup with humans.
Image Credit: Erik Lundquist PhD.


text:
This workshop is for couples who seek to deepen their relationship with their spouses. Whether you have a stable or distressed relationship, this workshop can help you better understand your relationship and teach you ways to foster friendship, trust and intimacy with your partner. It will also teach you ways to navigate or prevent relational conflicts.
The workshop curriculum is based on 40 years of breakthrough research that Dr John Gottman conducted with thousands of couples in the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr John Gottman is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction. One of his most notable experiments is called the Love Lab, where he analysed the way couples create and maintain friendship and intimacy, and how this relates to conflict.
The workshop will be from 9 am – 5 pm.
Register here.
"I like how the course is scientific and research driven and not religious, really gave us many wonderful takeaways and self-realizations on things to work on. There are couples who are married for 20 over years at the course too so its heartening to know that we can learn from them, continously working on our marriage for a long time to come (: Do check it out." Lyyeow 14 Jan 2017
Public Runs
SGD288 nett per couple.
This includes workshop fee, workshop materials and 2 tea breaks.
1. In the event that the workshop you have registered for is unable to take place, your registration will be carried over to the next earliest run. You may request for a refund of the workshop fee if you are unable to attend.
2. No refund will be made if you withdraw yourself from the workshop within one month before the date of the workshop.


text:
Archive | April 2013
You are browsing the site archives by date.
Aryeh Shander MD
"The Semmelweis principle is the knee-jerk rejection of anything new because again it challenges the norms." Advertisements
Sundar Sankaran MD
"People are actually thinking that it is all to do with demons or devils coming in till a simple solution Semmelweis brought in of hand washing and that prevented all the sepsis. So that's a simple solution. So many things in medicine may have a simple solution, but people are reluctant to accept because something […]
Kathleen Sazama MD JD
"He was drummed out of the business basically because it was not traditional. The influence of the politics and the fraternity of medical professionals at the time was such that it was simply unacceptable to consider that anything so simple could be the reason for the difference in survival."
Gonzalo Cardemil Herrera MD
"Semmelweis' observations are common sense, a response and observation of daily life. He was someone intelligent trying to see something, however, in his day, his recommendations were rejected and challenged and he was persecuted for them." Gonzalo Cardemil Herrera, MD, is Professor Department of Surgery, Hospital Clinico Universidad de Chile, Chile.
Kathleen Sazama MD JD
The docs would go from the autopsy room into a delivery room, didn't change their clothes; didn't change their coats; didn't wash their hands; just went from one table to the other. The physicians had a horrible death rate related to post delivery sepsis of the moms. Same population of moms, midwives were delivering mothers, […]
Bruce D Spiess MD
"If the misfortune is not to persists forever then this truth must be made known to everyone concerned." Ignatz Semmelweis, 1862 "In the early days of asepsis, in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Semmelweis noticed that the midwives had many fewer infections than did the physicians who were touching many different patients, and who were actually even […]
Aryeh Shander MD
"Now because of the ability to store and deliver blood on demand, this happens to be the only transplant that all you require is essentially a couple of letters behind your name and a pen and you can write for it."


text:
Sigma Beta sisters are generous and hard working and their excellence is highlighted here. The highest individual honor is the Sigma Beta of the Year crown and it is worn proudly. Outstanding chapters are recognized with the Olive King Maurer Chapter Service Award. Chapter Charity Award recognizes donor contributions to National Charities. Other awards showcased below represent excellence in Sigma Beta and inspiration to its members.
2017 Dawn Mio of Psi Chapter
- 2017 Psi Chapter
Our growing chapter is all about making memories together, and bringing happiness to local charities in need. Making memories together has been truly priceless. Each one of our sisters, enjoys giving to our community. This year we started off our year by giving a $500.00 donation to Lighthouse that we had raised from our poker charity. As the year progressed we attended meeting for Sanctum House, a charity that helps women restart their lives after being involved in human trafficking. We were inspired to help these women after finding out that our state is the second worse state in the nation for human trafficking. Human trafficking can start at the age of two. These women who restart their lives new need to be taught many things. They need to be given a home, furnishings for their home, food allowance, protection, medicine, doctors and education. These women, some are young enough to be called children, are also moved away from their dangerous element and given a totally new life. We had a white elephant sale at Christmas that raised $568.00 that was donated to Grace Centers of Hope. Grace Centers of Hope is a local charity that helps families in our local area in need of clothing, shelter, bills and food. This is a great charity during the winter months when people have a hard time paying their utilities and making ends meet. After Christmas, we began planning a Chili Cook Off benefit with Sanctum House. The cook off was a success and we helped Sanctum house raise $6600.00. Our chapter decided to enter a chili in the cook-off, hot and sweet. We sold tickets, 50/50 raffle tickets and bought the needed supplies for the fundraiser and worked the refreshment area. Sanctum House was thrilled and never imagined that it would be deemed such a success, and we all has so much fun doing this benefit for such a great cause. Then in early summer we began planning more poker benefits for our other local charities. We did two benefits, one in June and one in July with each lasting three days. We all participated in this event and we raised $4,300.00 during the summer benefits. With the recent catastrophic events we will also look forward to helping out by donating $500.00 to the Oakland Press to support the children in Texas that were flooded from the hurricane. Each time we get together it's not only to raise money, we enjoy being with each other. WE are a blessed group of sisters that take pleasure helping others in need. Keeping a log of our hours. I am proud to say that we worked 662 hours raising money for people in need. My sisters have no idea how much each month can add up, but it's not about our hours but our hearts that go into those hours. Our sorority has such a great bunch with such kind hearts, and I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful sorority.


text:
The more I think about it the more I think it is odd how bored I get. I have a lot going on in my world, I usually have more than necessary. Everything from school, teaching, volunteering, and taking care of my health. Yet, over the last couple weeks I have found myself getting antsy and wanting something more.
Likely not a surprise to many, but oddly a surprise to myself, I started searching for a job. Yes, yes, I know my full time job is to finish my doctoral studies and do not worry my supervisor is excellent at reminding me about this fact. But I just feel like I could do more, that I should be doing more. Not to mention I am quickly running out of savings so having a little bit of an income would be helpful; I do not live a cheap lifestyle.
When I am bored I tend to waste a lot of time. I watch more television. I pace around my apartment more. I wander the isles of the grocery store when I know I only need two or three items and I attend to my social media more regularly. I find it fascinating how having more to do leads to greater productivity yet while I have plenty of time it takes all of my energy to write a 500 word grant application.
If I had unlimited funds I would travel the world and pay someone to transcribe my thoughts into a piece of art, or my dissertation. But to fill my boredom I will seek a job. Maybe it is time for a city change; I have lived in Victoria longer than most places I have resided as an independent adult. I say independent because I technically live on my own and for the most part support myself but I still sometimes rely on my parents to support my travels and eating habits. Thanks Mum and Dad!
What do you do to fill your boredom?
One final note. When I work with children and youth and they tell me they are bored I get them to define boredom. They often get frustrated and I secretly think it is wonderful. For me, boredom is when I get an itch to do something but I do not know what that something is. Is that even a fair definition? Okay, I'll stop rambling and let you get back to your day!


text:
At "Vatikaki Transport" and "Almin Bricks" we strive to be the best we can, at what we do, every day. We are our own competition!
If we can look back on a year past and see how we've grown, how we've shaped the business, how we've satisfied our clients, then we have learned, then we have succeeded!
We strive to give the best service, hence our mission statement: Service is our pride! We listen to the changing market and are sensitive to our clients' needs. Therefore we have adjusted our fleet more than once!
We do not cut corners and we do not tell lies. We talk to our clients, keep them up to date and deliver as promised!
We have a wonderful team of drivers and general staff, contributing to our success and well respected reputation in the communities. With more than 20 years' experience in this ever changing market, we have all the confidence that the next 20 will be as giving and as satisfying!


text:
The Scottish American Investment
Company (SAINTS)
Founded by Scottish lawyer William Menzies, SAINTS was the first investment trust to be established in Edinburgh and also the first to exclusively invest in the US. SAINTS initially invested in railways and ranches, taking advantage of the expansion westwards of the US in the late 19th century.
At the time, America was very much an 'emerging market.' Bonds in the US yielded more than those in the UK, although both currencies were tied to the gold standard, i.e. there was ostensibly no currency risk.
During World War I, investment trusts, including SAINTS, were forced to repatriate overseas assets by the British government to buy UK war bonds. After the war, SAINTS became a global investment trust, holding UK equities and bonds, as well as overseas shares and unquoted securities.
The company successfully navigated the turbulent investment world of the 20th century, which included two world wars, foreign exchange controls, the double taxation of dividends and even the loss a small amount of securities on the Titanic in 1912.
Stewart Fund Managers
Stewart Fund Managers was set up as a distinct company by Jack Shaw Stewart, who had joined SAINTS in 1961. The Board of Directors of SAINTS believed the creation of a separate fund management company, as well as the management of a limited number of outside funds, would help it attract and retain talented managers.
A number of unit trusts investing in the UK, US and Australia were launched by Stewart Fund Managers in the early 1970s. Central to this was a belief in the benefits of long-term investing and the need for transparency when reporting to investors.
Stewart Ivory
Stewart Fund Managers merged with Ivory & Co to form Stewart Ivory in 1985. Ivory & Co was an Edinburgh-based private client investment manager founded in 1981 by the brothers James and Ian Ivory who were both former partners of Ivory & Sime.
The merger provided Stewart Ivory with a broad revenue base from unit trusts, pension funds and private clients, although SAINTS remained the most significant client.
Asia Pacific capability developed
In 1988, Angus Tulloch joined Stewart Ivory to develop an Asia Pacific capability. The Asia Pacific Fund, initially known as the New Pacific Fund, was launched in June 1988. Keen to invest in Chile in the early 1990s, Angus took a map of the world to the trustees to demonstrate it had a longer Pacific coastline than any Asian country. The Global Emerging Markets (GEM) Fund was subsequently opened in 1992.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust
In line with Stewart Ivory's investment trust tradition, the Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust was floated in 1995 with a remit to invest in smaller companies in the Asia Pacific region. The Trust is now managed by First State Stewart Asia.
First State Investments
Stewart Ivory was acquired by Australian financial services group Colonial in 2000 and in the same year Colonial was purchased by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The overseas fund management business of Colonial was merged with Stewart Ivory to form First State Investments (FSI) with offices in Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong and Singapore.
The investment team increasingly concentrated on Asia Pacific and GEM strategies. In 2002 the private client business of Stewart Ivory was sold to Adam & Co.
Asia Pacific and Global Emerging Markets All Cap strategies closed to new investment.
The focus on existing clients and prudent capacity management was highlighted in 2003 when Asia Pacific and GEM All Cap strategies were closed to new investment and further closures have followed for other funds.
Sustainability Funds
The first Sustainability product, the Asia Pacific Sustainability Fund, was launched in 2005. In 2010 the Sustainable Funds Group became managers of Pacific Assets, an Asia Pacific investment trust.
Worldwide Fund launched
Worldwide extended a philosophy based on investing in quality companies at reasonable prices to a global context. To some extent this saw a return to earlier years with a renewed focus on global as opposed to regional equities.
In 2012, the Asia Pacific/GEM team became First State Stewart, a stand-alone investment management boutique within FSI.
Stewart Investors
In July 2015, First State Stewart split to form two separate teams: First State Stewart Asia (headquartered in Hong Kong) and Stewart Investors, an autonomous businesses within FSI (headquartered in Edinburgh). The separation recognised the importance of working as small dynamic investment groups and a desire not to grow assets under management at the expense of investment returns.
Stewart Investors' investment philosophy, founded on the principle of long-term stewardship, has remained almost unchanged in more than 25 years.


text:
At AllianceSupply.com, we do as such substantially more than offer supplies, we diminish cost, it is our Procurement Service guarantee for your business. In the event that you have a story and an entryway, we have something that you require, regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur or the obtaining executive of a fortune 500 organization, supplies can be a critical percent of working expense and we lessen cost. Organization together Supply is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in SC. Ensured from the State of South Carolina Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business Assistanc (OSMBA) and Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council (Carolinas MSDC or NMSDC) Alliance Supply offers all types of Supplies for your home, office & business; from Pencil to Paper, Ink Toner to Inkjet Printer, Paper Towels to Power Tools, Hand Labeler to Hand Drill, Safety Glass to Safety Suit, Hammer to Hardware, Cables to Clamps, all at the click of a button. Alliance Supply easy to search high secure store includes; Discount Office Supplies, Brand Name Industrial Supplies, Low Cost Janitorial Supplies, Quality Office Furnitures, Low Cost Ink & Toner Supplies, Cheap Breakroom and Cleaning Supplies, Secure Safety Supplies, Brand Name Construction Supplies, Affordable Stationery Supplies, Quality Welding Supplies, Brand Name Maintenance (MRO) Supplies, Good Technology Supplies, Environmental friendly Green Supplies and many more supplies for you business. At AllianceSupply.com, we do so much more than offer supplies. We reduce cost. Besides our competitive low pricing, wide product selection and super fast shipping, Alliance Supply offer eProcurement solutions that help you to manage all your purchasing, sing up for your free account today and save more on Industrial Supplies, Janitorial Supplies and Office Supplies. Get Alliance Supply Coupons, Alliance Supply Coupon Code 2019, Alliance Supply Promo Codes, Alliance Supply Discount Code, Alliance Supply Voucher Codes, authenticcoupon.com
Alliance Supply Coupon Get 10% off Office Supplies with this Coupon and Promo Code at www.alliancesupply.com No Coupon Need You Just Click Get Deal Button To Avail this Offer.Expires: 2017-06-13
Alliance Supply Coupon Get Free Shipping on Orders with this Coupon and Promo Code at www.alliancesupply.com No Coupon Need You Just Click Get Deal Button To Avail this Offer.Expires: 2017-06-13


text:
This TU which is mainly concentrated on the final product, will focus on what enables a successful transformation from an innovative idea into an industrial success.
The expertise of this TU, that helps designing robust, competitive and industrial solutions, will be focused not only on electronic components, assembling and test technologies but also on product industrialization.
From the design step, it will rely and complement the territory resources providing support during each step of the product life.


text:
Nintendo says that in the present day is Mario Day (March 10 … MAR10 … get it?), so let's rejoice it by listing the Italian plumber's essential adventures. Wii is the primary to incorporate cooperative play, allowing up to four gamers to run by way of ranges at the identical time. Now, let's look at the main series, which stretches from Mario's arcade origins to this week's second Super Mario Galaxy installment. Yoshi was so standard in Super Mario World that he turned the star of its sequel, which ended up being a prequel. Scale the property ladder and make your family and friends pay in this interactive board sport for Wii. Not solely did it start the Super Mario collection, but it surely was the father of platformers and, actually, fashionable gaming basically. He created the Legend of Zelda series, Star Fox, Pikmin and Wii Sports/Play/Fit/and so forth, just to call a number of. The game that revolutionized residence console gaming (and sadly despatched arcades the way in which of the dodo), Super Mario Bros. Fans disenchanted with Super Mario Bros 2 had no cause to worry – Super Mario Bros three featured controls just like the unique game.
Mario recognition was so excessive at that time that characteristic movie The Wizard was mainly an commercial for the game. It has the identical gameplay that continues to resist the take a look at of time and an assortment of new challenges that should shock even the most skilled Mario lovers. Mario and Nintendo grew to become household names and innovators, taking up the console gaming market from previous market leader Atari and continuing to increase the Mario universe. If you are looking out for the Mario video games, then you definitely 've reached the appropriate place.
Use the ability of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to slam opponents and score spectacular goals as you face rivals at home or online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Many wished a direct sequel to Super Mario 64. In many ways, Super Mario Sunshine is a direct observe-as much as that Nintendo 64 basic.
On the DS naturally led to a Wii version, which focused on 4-particular person local multiplayer, allowing gamers to work together or throw each other into lava pits. Mario video games are the games which can be played by folks belonging to different ages. Choose the '1 Player Game' to begin enjoying, and choose the character you will management (Mario or Luigi). If you all die at the similar time, it's a must to begin originally of the world… (not dangerous, contemplating the previous Mario video games made you begin again at World 1-1).
It would possibly appear like a classic 2D platform recreation, but in Super Paper Mario you'll change perspectives to see the world in 3D as you remedy puzzles, reveal secrets and techniques and see one other aspect of Mario and associates. As usual, it not a very deep story, but it's kind of neat that there's a 2D Mario sport of kinds that actually has a plot built-in into the content material of the game. Some video games in our assortment will look very acquainted, others are utterly new, all featuring your loved one heroes and their adventures. In 1990 Nintendo put out a brand new console, and likewise released the largest Mario sport but – Super Mario World.


text:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Rainbow Maker Day 5 - Stencils Pastes Heart - ECD Hugs - Wishing You Glitter
I'm back with uploading more of the Rainbow Maker onLine card class with Jennifer McGuire I created... And we're on to day 5 which was all about stencils and pastes. This is a very dimensional paste technique.
I'm using an A Way With Words dies "Hugs" from Elizabeth Craft Designs, also available on Quietfire Design HERE
And using a couple sentiment and design element stamps from Quietfire Design, ("Wishing You Whimsy" 4pce set); ("What Greater Thing is There..." 2pce set)
Click on any card image to see all the details and descriptions etc. Enjoy
And it fits for these challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs go wild (went wild with color...)
Crafty Sentiments Challenge anything goes
TTCRD #22 - 29 anything goes
We Love to Scrap #17 anything mixed media
Labels: Bkgr'ds, Dies, ECD Products, Glitter, Handmade Embellies, Misc Challenges, Paste Embossing, Techniques
1 comment:
- Leslie Miller said...
You're really rolling out the rainbows! Interesting dimensional look to the heart. I love the inside sentiment. Had to go look at the set... Sunshine and puppies -- that's for me!
- August 23, 2017 at 11:19 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
What could crimp Labor Day weekend travel
Americans are gearing up for summer's last hurrah as the nation heads into Labor Day weekend.
AAA is estimating about 35.5 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday, the highest Labor Day weekend volume since 2008 and a 1 percent increase from last year. Despite some regional gas price spikes, most drivers will be enjoying the lowest Labor Day gasoline prices in over a decade.
And a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association said every American traveling over the long Labor Day weekend will spend an average of $380 on goods and services. But it also noted the nation's infrastructure problems are keeping millions of would-be travelers home, which is costing the overall economy around $1.4 billion in spending.
According to the online survey of 2,500 adults across the nation, around 9 percent of holiday travelers said they'll stay away for fewer days and travel shorter distances this Labor Day weekend due to concerns over road congestion and air travel hassles.
"The old adage holds true: Americans vote with their pocketbooks -- and in this case, they're voting against how Washington has handled our transportation policy," U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow said in a press statement.
"We've seen time and again that travel dollars are among the most economically stimulating, job-creating dollars there are," he added. "The lack of a long-term strategy for our highways and air travel system has created the perception for many that they're better off staying home."
In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation has been calling on the public to share its pictures of old, crumbling, stressed and overused infrastructure via its #showusyourinfrawear hashtag. It's part of the department's effort to pressure Congress into passing a long-term solution when it comes to properly funding the construction and maintenance of America's roads and highways.
"If you've been following the hashtag for the past 31 days, then you've seen some good snaps of crumbling bridges, damaging pavement, disappearing bike lanes, missing sidewalks, treacherous bus stops, and a host of other symptoms of an America that needs to invest more aggressively in how we move people and freight," the DOT recently wrote in its online FastLane column.
When it comes to dangerous roads, the National Safety Council is warning drivers to stay vigilant behind the wheel during the long weekend. It noted that the national traffic death rate is rising and that this year's Labor Day holiday "falls in the midst of what could be the most deadly year on our roads since 2007."


text:
Leave Comment Message Writer
Hire Writer
Report Article
Leave Comment Message Writer
Hire Writer
Report Article
My Love, My Blood, Part One
by Lori deWit
Free to Share
Author requests article critique
Free to Share
Author requests article critique
Message Writer
Hire Writer
Receiving a vision, or word, a song, or other encouragement from the Lord is rarely, if ever meant exclusively for the person perceiving the information. If it touches you, then He wants to touch others through you with that message. His word is a seed for sowing in order to reap a harvest. We must share the cry of the Holy Spirit.
Driving the long way home after work, the car is her quiet time where she talks and sings to Jesus alone. Today, she cries out, �Are you listening? Are you doing anything?� A vision passes before her eyes and she begins singing in the Spirit. The interpretation comes between each unknown verse. �I Am Love. I Am Love. Abide in My Love, Abide in My Love. Love will heal your land; love will heal your land. I love you. I love you. I love you. Remember My blood, My blood, My blood.� The Holy Spirit begins crying, �My blood, My blood, My blood!� repeatedly... as the vision of His blood sacrifice pouring from His flesh� realizing how much love and compassion Jesus has for us; for every situation. �My Blood.�
He poured out His very life and blood for us; of course He cares. His love is overpowering. He is always pouring out to us, but we are blind. We get busy with our own things. His cry is to reach the lost (and the saved) with the love message. We must win souls to Christ.
She cries, �Fill me with your heart of love, and put Your words in my mouth.�
What kind of love is this?
As blood dripped to the ground after His lonely cry, �My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?� as darkness obliterated the sun well before dusk. This agonizing death, named to reflect the pain �excruciating,� �crucifixion.� As the last words escaped His lips, �It is finished,� the soldiers continue their abuse on His innocent majestic body. One more stab; and out poured His Bride from His side to the earth. The church, His Bride, was born out of the wound, the Word made flesh, the blood and water; as Eve, from the side of Adam. The revelation of the Church from the beginning. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one (1 John 5:7-8 KJV).
Give ear oh nations; hear the cry of the Bridegroom. �Awake My beloved and come away with Me, My Sister, My Spouse. Let us eat of the fruit of the garden and ride the wings of the wind. As we love one another, let us love the stranger and feed the hungry. Is not this the fast that I have chosen, to draw out your soul to the hungry?
Love them in My name, in deed and in truth. Glorify Me in their midst. Tell them, I long to have them at My table.�
Reader Count & Comments
This article has been read 518 times < Previous | Next >Read more articles by Lori deWit or search for other articles by topic below.
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)Read more by clicking on a link:
Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.


text:
Kumaraswamy meets PM Modi to discuss Cauvery Board
HD Kumaraswamy Karnataka Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about issues influencing the state like lack of coal for Karnataka's thermal power plant and furthermore about the newly framed Cauvery Water Management Board (CMB) in New Delhi on Monday June 18.
Kumaraswamy on his visit to national capital also met Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari. He also met Congress President Rahul Gandhi at his home to talk about issues the coalition government is currently facing.
Kumaraswamy was accompanied by Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) secretary general Danish Ali and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in-charge for Karnataka Congress K C Venugopal.
JD(S) sources said CM's visit to Gandhi was a 'courtesy visit' and to likewise wish Rahul Gandhi for his birthday on June 19. They included that the Congress chief has assured full help to the Congress-JD(S) coalition.
It is imperative to take note of the Karnataka government had before restricted any move to shape Cauvery Water Management Board. It had proposed the arrangement of Cauvery Decision Implementation Committee. The Supreme Court had requested the central government to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) within a month of declaration of the order . But, the Center has been reprimanded for neglecting to consent to the top court's order.
Karnataka will soon send to the Center the names of its chosen people in the Cauvery Water Management Board (CMB) and the Regulation Authority however it should address certain issues initially, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday.
After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari, he said issues identified with the Board were among others taken up amid the discussions.
"There were a few specialized issues with respect to the setting up of the board which must be dealt with before it begins working. I asked for Water Resources Ministry to change two-three clauses and it has responded positively," Kumaraswamy said.
Prior, he had purportedly said that Parliament ought to have examined the issue and a resolution passed on the issue of setting up the Board.
Karnataka has been against the setting up of the Board and inclines toward an arranged answer for the vexed water sharing issue. He said he had just discharged water to Tamil Nadu before it asked and he would have no issue in discharging Tamil Nadu its full-share if the monsoon is great.
On the issue of demand of 50 percent from the centre for farmer loan waiver, Kumaraswamy said "I asked for the Prime Minister. But, there was no particular assurance."


text:
I was advised that once I received my NCR form 19 clearance certificate, once my debt was repaid under debt review, all adverse information could be removed.
My clearance certificate was issued April 2015 but one credit bureau advises the payment history will remain for 2 years, although the debt review flag has been removed.
Surely all adverse information should be removed from the credit bureaus' records?
Hi There,
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately the payment history does not disappear. It remains your history. The Form 19 addresses the current state of your credit and removes other adverse listings such as judgements, default notifications etc. It also removes any information pertaining to the fact that you were ever subject to a debt review.
If the credit providers restructure the credit accounts properly according to the court order, your payment history should also reflect as being up to date. If you feel that the credit bureaus is incorrectly displaying credit information you have the right to lodge a dispute with the particular credit bureau. They must resolve the dispute within 20 working days.
Kind regards


text:
Women's Top 25 Capsules: UConn women survive, push streak to 101
Sat., Feb. 18, 2017, 6:36 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS – Napheesa Collier had 26 points and 12 rebounds and top-ranked Connecticut held off Tulane 63-60 on Saturday night to push its record winning streak to 101 games.
Katie Lou Samuelson scored 15 consecutive UConn points in a second-half spurt and finished with 17. Gabby Williams added 14 rebounds for the Huskies (26-0, 13-0 American Athletic).
Kolby Morgan led Tulane (16-11, 7-7) with 19 points. Leslie Vorpahl had 16, and Tene Thompson 14.
The Green Wave pulled within two points three times late, but could never get a defensive stop. Finally, they got the ball with four seconds left, but Thompson's desperation 3-pointer fell short.
No. 19 Oklahoma 74, No. 8 Texas 73
NORMAN, Okla. – Peyton Little hit a corner 3-pointer with two seconds remaining and Oklahoma beat Texas to end the Longhorns' 19-game winning streak.
Little finished with 15 points for the Sooners (21-6, 12-3 Big 12 Conference). Vionise Pierre-Louis scored 21 points before fouling out, and Gabbi Ortiz added 14.
Freshman Nancy Mulkey hit one of two free throws with 0.4 seconds left to seal the victory. Texas made a 3-pointer as time expired. Brooke McCarty scored 16 points for the Longhorns (21-5, 14-1).
No. 4 Baylor 89, Oklahoma State 67
WACO, Texas – Nina Davis had a season-high 23 points along with 10 rebounds and Baylor beat Oklahoma State to move back into a share of first place in the Big 12 Conference.
The Lady Bears (25-2, 14-1 Big 12) never trailed in their first home game since a loss Feb. 6 to No. 8 Texas. Along with Davis' 30th career double-double, Kalani Brown had her eighth for Baylor with 19 points and 12 rebounds in 21 minutes. Karli Wheeler had 18 points for Oklahoma State (14-12, 4-11).
Baylor, which has won the last six Big 12 regular season and tournament titles, plays at Texas on Monday night, one of three remaining regular-season games left for both teams.
No. 4 Florida State 80, Clemson 47
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Brittany Brown and Ivey Slaughter each scored 14 points for Florida State.
Chatrice White added 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Seminoles (24-4, 12-2 Atlantic Coast Conference). They bounced back from losses to No. 8 Texas and Virginia.
Danielle Edwards led Clemson (14-14, 3-12) with 11 points.
No. 24 Kansas State 68, Tcu 65
FORT WORTH, Texas – Kindred Wesemann scored 12 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter in Kansas State's comeback victory over TCU.
Kaylee Page added 15 points for the Wildcats (19-8, 9-6 Big 12). Amy Okonkwo had a career-high 24 on 9-of-14 shooting and dded 10 rebounds for the Horned Frogs (12-14, 4-11).
Subscribe to the sports newsletter
Get the day's top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here.


text: RapidShare was invented by Christian Schmid a few years ago when he was looking for a new option for sending and filing large files, because it was only possible to send these by email to a limited extent. He therefore developed the first 1-click file hoster, at that time under the name of ezShare, and initially as a private service. The service spread rapidly because it met a real need felt by a large number of people: to store large files quickly and easily and send the download links to friends and acquaintances. The website rapidshare.com is among the most visited websites worldwide. An estimated 400,000 files a day are uploaded onto the company's powerful server farms.


text:
Annual Open Mic Night
Wednesday, 7:00-11:00 pm
Several years ago a great idea was hatched! We'd have a Wednesday night Open Mic for Early Campers and see if anyone shows up. Not only did musicians show up that first night, so did a good bunch of people to listen. It quickly was embedded in our DNA. We know that lots of Grey Fox fans are red hot pickers, singers, and songwriters, so here's your chance to strut your stuff on stage.
Here's how it works:
- Get your band together. No solos, please.
- Sign up at the Dance Tent on Wednesday at 5:00 pm. First come, first served.
- The first 16 bands will be given a slot by our staff.
- All bands must be present at 6:30 to be in the show, which begins at 7:00 pm.
- Each band will have 10 minutes on stage to set up, play one or two tunes, and exit stage left.
Grey Fox Open Mic is hosted by our very own Caroline MotherJudge.


text: I've decided to post this video because the behavior of safari drivers need to be condemned, the video show a hunting by two lionesses, the scene is cruel as usually but is the rule of wild life, about the safari drivers , is normal to try to go close the scene but they need to remember they are disturbing a natural event, at the end the number of jeeps become at list 13 and they are at 3 or 4 meters from the pride , even if is not specified by the park rules is not suggested to stay in large number close the animals. Inside Ngorongoro Crater for example the limit is 5 jeeps. We want to remember the Parks and Reserves was been created for protection of wildlife environment included and specially the wild animals, so i think the next step now is to educate the driver at the respect. I know sometime the clients push them to do but is in this moment where the safari guide can show is a professional guide, clients don't pay for illegal things, client pay for to see and understand the protect environment and in the respect of environment .[wp_bannerize group="inarticle"] This problem is present specially in Africans parks where the drivers/guides mostly times are not real guide and so they don't have the basically culture about the environment where they work, they know the the animals names and threes names but the important information which you can have only with the guide school they don't have. Must to remember which these drivers/guide mostly time they are poor and they don't have any economic possibility for to go at guide school, the school is very expensive and only small numbers of lucky drivers helped by some tourists after become friends they have the exams and become qualified. In this problem is the local govern who mistake, a country with a good vision help the not professional guide to become professional, is an investment for the future of tourism in Africa.


text:
For New Years 2009/2010, we went over to Troy's brother's house. They invited a few friends and we had a great time with yummy food and lots of playing kids. It was our twin nephew's 13th birthday, we had cake for them.
Averie really wanted cake. Doesn't her face just make you want to give her the whole cake?
Finally, she got a piece.
The girls made their way around through the night.
Troy learned a new card game, Euchre. I was surprised he didn't know how to play, I thought he knew all the card games ever invented.
And...we were home and in bed by 10:30pm. I know, we're old foagies. And boy, did we get mad when the text messages and phone calls started pouring in at midnight! Just kidding, we love our friends - thank you for remembering us!
Hope everyone has a 2010 worth remembering!


text:
REAL CAR DEALS! ::You are here: Product Catalogue > REAL CAR DEALS!
2012 Acura RDX AWD2.3L I-4 DOHC SMPI 16 valve intercooled turbo engine with variable valve control 105 amp alternator 440 amp 65 amp hours (Ah) battery Transmission oil cooler 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive, lock-up Automatic full-time all-wheel drive with permanent locking hubs Electro-mechanical limited slip differential, ABS & driveline traction control 4.53 axle ratio Stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher
Click to Download an Information Sheet on this Vehicle!


text:
Career Opportunities
Do you love working with children?
We are looking for fun Swim Instructors to join the best swim program around! You will be trained on land (online) and in the pool. You need to be fun, dependable, willing to learn and motivated to provide the best swim lesson experience around! We have positions open both in Norcross and Johns Creek locations.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply here. We'd love to talk with you!
Salary: $8.00-$15.00 DOE /hour
Job Type: Part-time
Call 770-400-9663 or click "Apply Now".
Telephone Sales and Customer Service for Swim School memberships (home-based)
Location: Johns Creek, Duluth, Norcross, Alpharetta, Roswell
If you don't enjoy selling – then don't read this posting!
British Swim School Northeast Atlanta, GA is looking for home-based telephone sales and customer service genius with a knack for closing.
- Do you enjoy the act of selling, and are you proud of the closing and conversion rates that you are able to achieve?
- Do you know how to convert inbound phone inquiries into enrollments?
- Do you know how to control a conversation and lead through asking questions?
- Do you prefer a performance-based component over only a fixed salary?
- Do you know how to close a sale without coming across as pushy?
- Are you looking for a challenging sales position you can do from home?
Yes? – Then we absolutely want to talk to you!
This position is home-based (parent-perfect), but you should reside within or close to our service territory (above-mentioned areas) to be able to attend regular on-site training sessions.
- Taking of inbound phone enrollment inquiries(monthly Swim School memberships) from callers who find us through online and offline advertising or our website.
- Leading buyers to close a deal through an informed decision made in an ethical sales environment.
- Retaining customers wishing to drop from the program.
- Strategically capturing additional potential revenue opportunities.
- Following up on referrals and leads.
- Customer Service: Addressing all customer questions and concerns in a courteous manner
- Entering enrollment information into our computer system during the call, taking credit card and personal information
- In addition: Manage "Chat Support" feature of British Swim School website
- Bilingual a plus
- How many years of Swim Coach experience do you have?
- Are you certified in Red Cross Training for swim coach course?
- How many years of Working with Children experience do you have?
- Have you completed the following level of education: High school or equivalent?
- Do you have the following license or certification: Driver's license?
- Weekday evenings and weekend availability?
- To ensure that the customer experience at BSS is a great one.
- To check students in for swim class and ensure that children are with the correct instructor.
- To answer all customer questions and concerns.
- To open and close assigned location.
- To aid the instructor from the pool deck as needed.
This will be part-time with alternate weekends (only a few hours on the weekend).
The position will pay the base salary of $7.5/hr plus commissions for enrollments made, drops prevented and conversion rates achieved.
Are you a closer? Then what are you waiting for? Send us your resume!
The British Swim School USA offers premium water-survival and learn-to-swim lessons out of indoor pools at residential buildings, gyms, community centers, and hotels. We teach everyone from 3-month-old babies to adults. We give more than 11,000 lessons every week across 15 states and in over 150 swimming pools and expanding.
Find out more about us at www.britishswimschool.com/neatl
Job Type: Commission
Swim Coach
We are looking for experienced swim team coach with passion of aquatics and drive to compete and excel! You need to have 2 or more years of experience as a swim team coach. Must be comfortable developing workouts and running timed trials. We have positions open both in Norcross and Johns Creek locations.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply here. We'd love to talk with you!
Starting Salary: $15.00 to DOE /hour
Job Type: Part-time
Qualification Questions
You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
Job Type: Part-time
Deck Ambassador
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you good at problem solving and communication? Are you friendly and upbeat with a positive attitude? Then our deck ambassador position might be for you!
Qualification Requirements


text:
Our Pledge"Come and talk to Amill, for small or large requirements, our friendly team are on hand to discuss your requirements and find the most cost effective solution to your production needs"
Our PlantAmill have a carefully balanced range of machines to take on all types of Aluminium milling projects
Click here to go straight to our plant list
quality first
Quality policy
It is the policy of Amill Engineering Ltd to meet our customers' specified requirements and to deliver quality product on time.
Our commitment is implemented through our quality policy, underlying proceedures and quality checks to ensure superior customer satisfaction in terms of quaity and value for money.
We have fully certified quality systems governing our quality policy.
- The distribution of quality products safely and effectively
- Total customer satisfaction
- Professional training and resources
- Full Time Quality Team Onsite
- Full FAI Report available upon Request
- Continuous improvement and compliance of the documented quality system to BS EN ISO 9001:2008


text:
Experience Engineering with Things
Back in 2011, Geoffrey Moore coined the term Systems of Engagement (SoE) as he wished to distinguish a new class of IT systems from the traditional systems of records used in organizations.
The idea emerged from the evolution of the Enterprise IT context to embrace a new class of applications where retention of data is no longer permanent but transient. A context in which searchability is hard as it manages insights and interactions as opposed to facts and transactions. SoEs are conceived to capture engagement mechanisms in social network sites for Enterprise 2.0 applications, or social media intelligence services which consolidate and process continuous streams of public social media platforms and help brands produce insights.
SoEs are also a good way to think of Internet of Things or IoT services. Here, IoT represents an evolution from traditional Machine-to-Machine (M2M) from enterprise-focused objectives to wider marketplace opportunities; from B2B to B2B2C where horizontal integration based on open APIs matters as much as vertical solutions.
The tip of the iceberg for SoEs is the experience presented to the user. Imagine a supply chain SoE based on smart pallets and containers. Lines-of-business (LoB) could develop their own mobile applications integrating live sensor data, systems of records (including a plain old Excel model) and perhaps third-party SoEs. But getting to the state where enterprise IT augments its portfolio with a SoE presents some challenges – delivery models and platforms.
The sheer complexity of SoEs will require technical organizations to embrace architectures and delivery models which explicitly empower technical users of SoEs. The example above could be stretched from a LoB to consumers who will decide how to hack their mashup. The sense of control changes radically in these situations. Gartner acknowledged the challenge and advices to tap the cognitive surplus of the "citizen integrator" – something Bosch recognized already.
While the edge of the SoE architecture presents sufficient variety to absorb the diverse needs of citizen integrators and creative LoBs, the core of the platform will bring its own unique set of architecture decisions to be made: IoT protocols, how to authenticate and authorize a sensor to join the system, how to select a given sensor from the sets deployed in the field, how to aggregate data for consumption, how to perform firmware updates, or how much functionality to incorporate in field gateways?
The starting point will vary from enterprise to enterprise, but taking the right approach to what the overall solution will provide in terms of value will help drive these decisions and find where the focus will lie – experience engineering, data or platform. We are already involved in IoT pathfinding endeavors and will enjoy discussing your SoE plans for the future.