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How to Sell to Architects and Designers: Selling the Hidden Product
Some architectural products or materials have all the luck; they are naturally beautiful. In a culture that seems to value good looks above all else, beautiful products have an advantage over their utilitarian counterparts. Companies who have beautiful products can often focus solely on aesthetics in their marketing. Many plain or hidden architectural products, however, must focus on data that proves some sort of a benefit—be it superior performance, cost effectiveness, service, delivery, or ease of install to name a few.
For plain or hidden products, does beauty matter? The simple answer is yes and here's why:
1. Architects Have a Preference for Beauty.
If you have a product that gets specified by an architect or designer, a beautiful brand becomes an important differentiator to separate your plain product from a sea of competitors. Case in point, Morton Salt. For years consumers have spent more on a generic product because of iconic packaging with an emotional story that they can imbue with their own meaning. Who is the cute little girl with the umbrella? What does the tag line When It Rains It Pours® even really mean? The brand image for Morton allows each person to answer those questions, thus transforming something generic and plain into something desired and highly personal.
2. Architects Make Decisions Based on Beauty and Then Use "Facts" to Support Their Decisions.
They use performance data to justify their specifications, not determine them, and they are not alone. My friend once earnestly told me that his Porsche 911 was a family car, perfect to tote his baby around in because of its high safety rating. It's human nature to make a decision and then gather all of the supporting facts you can find to justify it.
3. Architects Equate Order with Beauty.
If you have a product that falls outside of the traditional beauty category—insulation or heating ducts for example—a beautiful brand can be designed using simplicity and order. Take a look at the type of consumer brands (that architects favor) who are doing this well—Muji, Aesop, Field notes, and VW—to see how simplicity and order can be beautiful.
4. A Brand Gives a Product Meaning.
A product without meaning is a commodity. A product with meaning is a brand. Brands have more value than commodities. Tell your story in a way that separates your product in an emotional way.
5. The Product Is Half the Equation in a Specification.
The other half is the brand story, identity, print and digital sales materials, trade show booths, presentations, etc. This is where your brand comes to life. Each one of these tactics presents an opportunity to use beauty to separate your product from the rest and increase your chance of specification.
6. The Odds Are Stacked in Your Favor.
Many companies with plain products refuse to believe that they can grow sales significantly by developing a beautiful brand. The more they stick to that mindset, the more they increase opportunities for the company that embraces a beautiful brand.
Beauty sells, and architectural products and materials are not the exception to the rule. The bottom line is that unattractive websites and sales materials cost just as much to produce as beautiful ones. If you want to grow sales through specification, embrace a beautiful brand.
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Want to grow your sales by increasing specifications by architects and designers? Click here to download our guide: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GETTING SPECIFIED: HOW ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS SPECIFY ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS AND BUILDING MATERIALS. If you have a question that hasn't been answered or would like find out more about how Epiphany can help you get specified, give me a call: 804.377.0106.


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Online security: contests and sweepstakes
It can be fun, easy and fast to enter contests and sweepstakes online, especially since usually all you have to do to enter is type and click. It's a lot quicker than buying a stamp and walking to the mailbox, that's for sure! But like any online activity, it's important to be aware of the risks. Knowledge is power, as they say, and it can help protect you from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft.
According to About.com Contests & Sweepstakes, there are some simple ways to determine whether or not a sweepstakes is legitimate:
- Is there a privacy policy? They should tell you very clearly how they're going to use the information that they collect from you, and specify how it is stored, if it will be shared, and how it might be used in the future.
- Are there rules? A legitimate sweepstakes site will always have clear, easy-to-find rules.
- Does it follow basic sweepstakes laws? Signs that a site is not legitimate include requiring some sort of purchase without an alternate entry method, charging an entry fee, or promising that your odds of winning will improve if you make a purchase.
- Are they asking you too much? It's standard for legitimate sweepstakes to ask for your name, address, date of birth, email address and telephone number. But they should never ask for any financial information such as credit card number, bank account number or social security number in order to win.
- Who is running the show? Legitimate companies run sweepstakes for promotional purposes. Be very wary if you can't figure out who the contest sponsor is, or what they're trying to promote.
- Can you get to the sweepstakes page from the sponsor's home page? Make sure that a sweepstakes originates from the sponsor's official web page. If it doesn't, it's possible that a scammer stole the color scheme, style and logo of a real company and made a fake page designed to steal your personal information.
- Does it feel right? Sometimes you just have to trust your gut. If it's telling you there's something fishy going on, it's better to be safe than sorry. Move along and find another online contest to enter.
For more warning signs that a sweepstakes could be a scam, visit About.com Contests & Sweepstakes and ABCNews.com. Visit Contest Girl for advice and tips on safely entering online contests from someone who spends up to an hour a day entering contests online.
While you're in online contest mode, don't forget to check out our list of 2013 Foresters promotion winners! Everyone who signed up at MyForesters.com during our specific promotion periods during 2013 could have entered to win fabulous prizes!

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DJ Jon B will spin the turn tables all night from, 7pm to 2am at Bar Bar Bar, creating a vibe unlike any other.
Hard work and dedication is the motto DJ Jon B lives by. Jon B has been actively Deejaying for 12 years. Jon has a unique genre bending style. One night you may see him spinning all Hip-Hop or EDM, the next he may be throwing in a little bit of everything. One thing is for sure Jon B is a fan of the music and shows it in his sets. Refusing to put a label on his style, Jon is simply a DJ. Check out his website for more info.


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Drink at Hand: Marin's Vineyard 2010 Viognier
Another Thirsty Thursday here again! Time to pour something yummy and make those weekend plans. As a a few of Welliver Photography's Facebook fans have likely figured out, I spent last week in Nicaragua as part of a MBA study abroad program through Portland State. The ten-day experience was, well, an experience...in a good way. To journey through the second poorest country in the western hemisphere after Haiti was eye-opening. Yet, despite the immense poverty, there are smiles and laughter and a feeling of having enough...even among those who have virtually nothing.
My final project for this course is to make a documentary of our experience. I had my camera and/or a borrowed video camera in my hand virtually the entire time. I collected a ton of photos and videos...and I could tell I was rusty when I started the week, given the focus on school over the last year and resultant lack of focus on photography. Plus, taking "people photos" is not my forte. I was quickly working at the fringes of my comfort zone yet slowly found myself loving the challenge of searching for connections with the people I encountered and finding ways to visually convey what I knew I wanted to share when I got back. This trip reinforced for me why I love taking photos, reminded me how much I miss my camera time, and reinforced how important the time spent behind that viewfinder is for me mentally. Clarity comes from seeing.
These photos are from our second day in Nicaragua. This was the start of our journey out of Managua and into the campo (countryside). We stopped at a roadside stand to grab some fruit. This was the first day of finding my stride with the camera...though the strides were short, they were important! More to come in the coming weeks.
Get out there and find your own roadside fruit stand this weekend...but if you find one in Nicaragua, stick to the fruits you have to peel!


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The Other Wheat
These days, everything wheat-related is getting a bad rap now that people are aware of the negative effects of gluten and overly processed grains. Maybe that's why in the United States buck"wheat" has not taken off as a nutrient-rich food as it has in other counties such Eastern Europe, India and Japan. Buckwheat is actually not a wheat product at all, but a gluten-free speudo-cereal. Now with the cool weather upon us, it is the perfect time to start introducing buckwheat into your lives. It's a great grain for the winter months as it contains high levels of cold-fighting minerals such as zinc, copper, manganese and potassium. Bottom line, incorporating buckwheat into your diet can help you stay fit, agile and healthy.
Are you looking for a new delicious protein that's 100% vegan? Out of all of the grains, buckwheat also provides a very high level of protein, on par with quinoa and oats. Not only is buckwheat protein well-balanced, it's also rich in lysine and amino acid, both of which improve muscle and bone health and development. Not excited quite yet?... here are some other convincing benefits that may have you planning your next buckwheat inspired meal.
Good For Digestion:
The neutral thermal properties of buckwheat help to cleanse and strengthen the intestines, helping with constipation and diarrhea.
Draws out Water:
Buckwheat is found to have a diuretic effect on the body, drawing out the excess fluids and water from the swollen areas of your body.
Lowers Blood Pressure:
Buckwheat contains high amounts of rutin. Rutin can be obtained from the leaves of the buckwheat plant and helps to thin the blood and improve circulation.
Reduces Cholesterol:
When consumed regularly, buckwheat reduces the risk of high cholesterol and hypertension. It can also lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL, (good cholesterol), helping prevent and control excess body fat.
Buckwheat is a rich source of flavonoids, which act as an antioxidant, protecting you from diseases derived from inflammation.
Lowers Blood Sugar:
Buckwheat can lower the levels of glucose and insulin, which satisfy your hunger and prevents diabetes.
Low in Calories:
Buckwheat is high in inositol (a simple simple carbohydrate under the B vitamin group), which makes it a low-calorie and well-balanced food. Buckwheat lowers fat accumulation and can help maintain the body's metabolic rate.
Natural Fat Alternative:
Buckwheat is great for healthy baking! Buckwheat starch acts as fat when used in baking, turning a deliciously moist pastry into a vegan's dream come true.
Hair and Skin Health:
Buckwheat is rich in B complex vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine and folate. These essential vitamins promote healthy skin and hair. In addition, the rutin content in buckwheat reduces the signs of premature aging and the polyunsaturated fatty acids can enhance your skin's elasticity Buckwheat also contains high-quality protein and amino acids that are required for healthy hair and nails.


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Some sort of problem with the train track between Copenhagen and Goteborg. They kicked everyone off the train and made us wait for the next one. The next train was a much higher class, so it was a bit of an upgrade and we were only about 30 mins late as it's a faster, more comfortable, more direct train. Yay for unscheduled maintenance.
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Two adventures trying to find a brewpub in Goteborg. First I did a search for Bryggeriet, which is Swedish for Brewery. Found a restaurant with that exact name a few blocks from our hotel, so we stopped by after dinner. Very disappointed to see it's just a typical restaurant and bar. "Do you make your own beer?" "Excuse me, sir?" "Do you make beer here?" "No but we have a nice Pilsner from Prague today".
|Gemytligt little neighborhoody pub in Goteborg
Ended up at a small local happening pub where I tasted my first Swedish beer: Abro. There's not much to it - just like simple Scandinavia design. It's light, clean, refreshing, nothing unnecessary. Olga adds that it's very drinkable, just enough bitter to be refreshing. If you're looking for a beer that goes with everything, this is your choice. Let's say it's The Joker of Beers. Olga tried the Via del Campo rosé, which she says is fruity with a body to it. I would add that it's a surprisingly respectable balance between sweet and tart.


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Fast-charging batteries use nanotechnology
Last week Toshiba announced the creation of a new kind of battery, one that uses nanotechnology to charge about 60 times faster than conventional batteries.
If it does what Toshiba says it does, roamers will be able to charge their laptops in about a minute, and their cell phones, digital cameras, digital camcorders, portable music players, PDAs, and a wide range other portable devices in a matter of seconds.
The new technology could also be used to keep hybrid cars fully charged at all times by rapidly converting braking power into stored energy. In turn, that will allow vehicles to run more on batteries and less on fuel.
This is monumental, life-enriching and potentially life-saving technology. Imagine a battery that you could charge with a portable solar cell in a matter of minutes, a car battery that can be topped up almost instantly as the engine idles, or a pacemaker battery that could be charged through the skin in about a second.
Aside from the obvious convenience, these new batteries could remove the final link from the chain that ties people to their desks. Battery life was always the limiting factor to true portability.
According to Toshiba, the nano particles in the negative electrodes allow the batteries to rapidly store lithium ions. The basic design is otherwise similar to a conventional lithium-ion battery, and can be used for the same applications.
Toshiba said it would release the new batteries in 2006, starting with automotive and industrial applications. Consumer electronics will follow shortly afterwards.
Gmail sees Yahoos gig, raises one gig
Google is that cagey poker player at the table that isnt afraid to risk it all to win the pot. In this case the pot is millions of loyal online e-mail customers, and the other players at the table are Yahoo and Microsoft.
Last week Yahoo announced plans to increase online e-mail capacity to a gigabyte for every person, up 400 per cent over the last increase from five to 250 megabytes. That increase came in response to Microsofts decision to boost capacity from two to 250 MB this winter, which itself was a response to the launch of Googles Gmail with one gigabyte last fall.
On Friday, Google upped the stakes once again with plans to double account storage to a full two gigabytes. To put that into perspective, two gigs is enough to hold the equivalent of almost 1,390,000 3.5 inch floppy discs, three CDR disks or one DVD.
Unless youre sending and receiving a lot of large files, its almost too much space the average e-mail message to my Hotmail account (Im too lazy to even think of changing right now) is about 25 KB, which means a two gig account from Google would hold approximately 80,000 messages a little more than I have time to answer or would ever want to sift through.
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Wilson's Cove Trail
This short out-and-back trail brings hikers to a dramatic cliff overlooking Wilson's Cove. The views up and down Middle Bay and across to Birch Island are spectacular. The end of the trail provides a quiet place to sit beneath the red oaks and take in the water, land and sky. On a still day, the reflection along the shore shimmers on the water and the retreating tide reveals seaweed-covered rocks for roosting gulls and cormorants. The Wilson's Cove Trail is on privately owned land that is protected forever by a conservation easement.
Click here to get directions from Google Maps.
Wilson's Cove Trail is located at 698 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. From the intersection of Rt 123 and Bath Rd at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, follow Rt 123 south for 7.4 mi. Look for a small parking lot and sign on the right.
Click here to download a trail map and brochure.
Visitor Guidelines
- Open dawn to dusk.
- Carry in, carry out.
- Pedestrian use only.
- Stay on the trail.
- No overnight parking.
- No open fires.
- No camping.
- Dogs must be on leash.
- Carry out all dog waste.
- No hunting or discharge of firearms.
- Please respect wildlife, neighbors and other users.
- This trail is on private property. Please respect the owner's privacy.
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Engadget UK giveaway: Win a smart heating system courtesy of Tado
Because nobody wants to come home to a walk-in fridge at this time of year.
You can now buy Brilliant's light switch smart home hubs
Streamline all your smart devices with one plug-in system.
A newsletter a day keeps the FOMO at bay.
That fancy Cortana thermostat now supports Alexa and Google Assistant
It ships on August 24th.
Ecobee smart thermostats now save you money during peak hours
Peak Relief lowers energy use when it's expensive.
Nest co-founder Matt Rogers is leaving Google
A day after Google announced Nest and its hardware teams would merge.
Don't pirate or we'll mess with your Nest, warns East Coast ISP
Winter is here.
Hilton plans to offer a smart hotel room system next year
You'll be able to control your lights, temperature and even artwork from your phone.
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Come to the Carnival
Laugh, Play, Stay, Eat, Drink and Photograph.
Where: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
What: 4 days – 3 nights of Flowers, Photography, Fireworks and Fun (plus lots more)
When: Fri 15 – Mon 18 Sept 2017
What: Small group private tour (max. 10 places available) with an experienced photography teacher and a local award winning gardener, staying in a sumptuous historic homestead. Visit Vacy Hall to see where we'll be staying.
A few of the places we'll be visiting:
- Japanese Gardens
- Heritage Bank Photography Exhibition
- Prize Winning Gardens
- Local Market
- Botanic Gardens
- Laurel Bank Gardens
- Night Carnival
- Fireworks
- Street Parade
- Cobb & Co Museum
- Train to Spring Bluff
- The Walton Stores (Dining Precinct)
Deb will provide ongoing photography coaching as well as some structured presentations. There will be little fun photography challenges to keep you focused. We'll have feedback and discussion sessions with Wine and Cheese (provided). All with no pressure, lots of inspiration, information and opportunities. Deb will be available to answer photography questions and give advice all along the way.
Who: Suitable for beginners to enthusiast photographers. Dslr and Mirrorless Cameras
About your Hosts: Click here to read a little more about Deborah and Stewart.
Included: Photography coaching, gorgeous accommodation and a mini bus to get us from place to place. An award winning gardener and an experienced photography teacher to answer any questions. Light lunch on the first day. Wine and Cheese for casual feedback sessions. Train and any entry tickets included.
Not Included: Getting to and from Toowoomba. (Fly, drive, bus. There are direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and Townsville to Wellcamp Airport. We can pick you up from the Airport.)
Once you're there, we'll take care of the rest. We'll choose places to eat but meals are purchased by you.
How Much: $1995 (inc GST).
Options: If you want to share accommodation you can bring a friend for a discounted price. Or, you can bring a non-participating partner along and they can share your room and do their own thing while we're out photographing. Please contact me if you're interested in either of these options.
Have some questions? Send us an email or give us a call.
Ready to Book? Click Here to go to the booking page.
For more information on the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, visit the offical web site HERE
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text: littlecowgirl October 3, 2013 Call for Submissions: "Small Works" at Koenig FrameWorks in Newtown, CT littlecowgirl October 3, 2013 Koenig FrameWorks of Newtown is receiving artworks for their annual Small Works show from Saturday, October 5 until Monday, October 21, 2013. Work in any medium in a finished size that can fit within a 12"x12" square. For detailed entry information, please go to Frameworks' website. Spots for this popular show go quickly, so artists are advised to enter early. Koenig FrameWorks is located at 97 S. Main St. (Route 25), Newtown, CT.


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What to Wear Wednesdays | Mexico Spring!
We are talking COLOR + my favorite Mexican Restaurant today!
Ninety Five percent of the time I live in neutrals, but that 5% of the time I like to rock a bold color for a special occasion. This occasion happens to be SPRING! Its totally around the corner, I can feel it, I can see buds and green plants emerging through the ground and the days are getting longer- if that is not a time to celebrate with color, I don't know what is!
This periwinkle blue dress was begging me to put it on. Its a long sleeve dress with a slit, I love the balance of just the right amount of skin to be sexy but still feel covered up. After all spring is in the 60s not the 90s of mid summer.
I am a fan of layering, creating texture and interest makes an outfit. A denim jacket is a FAIL SAFE when you want to give a dressy dress a more relaxed and approachable feel. To avoid color blocking on this I opted for a nude shoe. This kept the whole outfit soft and modern. Of course I dawned the perfect
tassel necklace, shades and soft lips to complete the look.
We photographed this in front of the our Favorite Mexican Restaurant in Town-
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"Thor: Ragnarok" stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are set to reunite in the "Men in Black" reboot at Sony Pictures.
Hemsworth has been in negotiations for a role for a few weeks now, but Thompson has just hopped onboard with the pair playing two of the three leads in the new film which is expected to be both more of an ensemble and with a bigger global scope.
F. Gary Gray ("The Fate of the Furious") is set to direct the movie written by "Iron Man" screenwriters Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. The project isn't a reboot but a continuation set in the same world but with all new characters (ala "Jurassic World").
Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing and Steven Spielberg is executive producing. "Men in Black 4" is set for a June 14th 2019 release.
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College students on Facebook have lower grades than those who don't use the social network, a study by Ohio State University and Ohio Dominican University researchers concludes. "We can't say that use of Facebook leads to lower grades and less studying - but we did find a relationship there," said the report's co-author, Aryn Karpinski, a doctoral student in education at Ohio State University. The study is credited with being the first to link Facebook usage with academic achievement. "There's a disconnect between students' claim that Facebook use doesn't impact their studies, and our finding showing they had lower grades and spent less time studying," Karpinski
85 percent of undergrads were on Facebook, but only a little more than half of graduate students were (52 percent).
While non-Facebook users had GPAs in the 3.5-4.0 range, those who used the social network were on average half-a-letter-grade lower, with GPAs in the 3.0-3.5 range.
Interestingly, there was the same split between Facebook/non-Facebook grades in graduate students as in undergrads.
One possible reason for the grade difference is that math, engineering, science and business majors spent more time on the Internet and on Facebook than students in the humanities, where grade inflation is more likely to occur. Perhaps the GPAs reflect the disciplines, not student discipline.
And Perhaps not. The most telling stat in the report is that Facebook users averaged one to five hours studying each week. Non users, on the other hand, studied 11 to 15 hours weekly.
Karpinski admits that this could simply be the case of social networking replacing other procrastination tools.
"It may be that if it wasn't for Facebook, some students would still find other ways to avoid studying, and would still get lower grades," Karpinski said.
The research will be presented April 16th at the annual meeting of the American Educational Association in San Diego, CA.


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Moták is a name a folk dance group from Prague, which was founded in the year 2003. Its name originates from three words MOdřanský TAneční Kroužek (dance group from Modřany) after the seat of its benefactor art school "Music Art".
Moták is focusing on dances from the whole Bohemia (western part of the Czech Republic) and is aiming on sharing Czech folk dances and customs in its traditional versions without influences of modern styles. The dance group together with its music group "Kvítek" and "Osmikráska" have participated on various international and local dance festivals.


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Join us March 9th, 2019, for an elegant evening at the Cultural Center. Event will include valet parking, dinner catered by SeaQuake, and dancing to local entertainment band Disturbing the Peace.
There will be a live auction conducted by Kevin Hartwick which will present over 20 items to bid on such as wine tasting, travel packages, and local experience packages.
For your pleasure, a full bar will be hosted by the Crescent City Jaycees. Ask them about their special drink of the night.
The cost is $75 per person or $150 per couple and seating is limited.
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Our SIPS end of summer trip was to BQE Billiards. SIPS is the coed leadership group for rising high school Seniors. For most of us, this was our first time playing pool. At first, I could barely maneuver the pool stick properly to get a strong hit. But after three hours of practicing, I definitely got the hang of it. My friends and I played game after game, and the excitement never seemed to go away. As we lost and won several games, we all figured that billiards was now our favorite game. We also played air hockey and ping-pong which was very enjoyable but, I really loved playing pool. Furthermore, the food was great. We had hot wings, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and fries.
Overall, the trip was very enjoyable mainly because it was with some of the best people that I've ever met. We all had become great friends after spending six weeks with each other in the SIPS program at SAYA. This trip for the last day of the program was a great way to say goodbye for the summer. We had so much fun and I know that I definitely want to go back at some point.


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- Wake
- You're the Witness Starr
- Break The Cycle
- The Funeral
- My Best Friend
- Williamson Protest
- The Interview
- Keep The Family Together
- Reasons To Live Give Reasons To Die
- Maverick
- The Talk
- Testify
- Riot
- Resist
- Escape
The Hate U Give is a 2018 American drama film directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Audrey Wells. It is based on Angie Thomas' 2017 novel of same name. The film stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Common, and Anthony Mackie, and follows the fallout after a high school student witnesses a police shooting.
This complex and emotional film features a beautiful score by composer Dustin O'Halloran (Breathe In, Lion…)
The Hate U Give premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018 and was released in the United States on October 5, 2018 by 20th Century Fox
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So, I am offically starting to freak out/worry/come up with a million dire scenarios about tomorrow.
Oh yes, it is HSC time.
Not only is it just the HSC but also this marathon appointment, where I have a nurse consult, a baseline ultrasound, a meeting with the finance gal and whatever else my itinerary says. Yes, they e-mailed me an itinerary for the day. I am expected to be there from 11:30 am to 3 p.m. Crazy much?
I am now starting to worry, aside from the fact that I have to go fill an antibiotics prescription today because I could get an infection from what they do tomorrow, but about the actual looking at my insides. What if they find something, anything in there that says I am not able to have babies?
I mean, I assume that because I had good numbers on my day 3* stuff nothing seemed alarming to them about my mommy potential, however, the worrywort in me keeps nagging, "What if? What if? What if?" I know it is because we've had such horrible, awful luck with everything from the genetic testing to my naughty cervix that I am just waiting for them to tell me tomorrow that my tubes aren't connected or I've got an abnormal ute or something that says I can't babies.
I know I should be a crackhead and the daddy wannabe should be an alcoholic and we'd totally have normal, healthy kids but, you know, considering I can't remember the difference between crack and cocaine or if there is one, yeah, the drug life isn't for me.
Being a mama though seems to be the end-all, be-all for me. And I'd just like the chance to have one of our own genetic material. If that can't happen, I guess I will come to that bridge when we cross it. But the fear of tomorrow and them saying that could be a possibility scares the bejeezus out of me.
Eeek, aargh, ughh. I feel like I am going to throw up! But if any of you have any suggestions for questions I should ask the RE tomorrow that I am not thinking of, please let me know. Assvice is appreciated.
*In case I haven't revealed my numbers (I can't remember and I don't have my file with me at work to remember exactly…) my FSH was a 5, my AMH was like a 2.2 and the LH or estradiol was 30.


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check the set point temperature for bot the cc and ir elements in the control the set points maybe way too high
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I last worked on one of those a dozen years ago. Have you consulted your owners manual for a solution?
Owner's Manual for the turbochef tornado/tornado 2 rapid cook ovens
Alternately, you could contact TurbChef directly. As a technician, I've had to do that numerous times - especially for a situation such as yours:
Phone: (214) 379-6000
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check the set point temperature for bot the cc and ir elements in the control the set points maybe way too high
Thanks for the tip the unit was shut off all summer and for some reason the IR temp setting was 3000 which it would never reach.
You may want to remove and clean the catalytic converter with there cleaner only. Explained on pages 64 and 65 of the service manual here;
If any kitchen staff used antthing other than Turbochef cleaner and distilled water there is converter damage.
That pertty much guarantees that there is some damage as I know of no kitchen that would be that careful unless it was one owner cook that did his own cleaning.
I'm not certain I understand your problem fully. Can you tell us more? You may also check what is programmed into the machine.


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Gas! And I'm not talking about the kind you put in a car.
Love him, even with his smelly bum❤🤣
Poor Dino must have the Rotavirus, or some sort of gastrointestinal issue happening. Because his cute little butt just bombed out the whole house. And anyone who has had a kid that has had Rotavirus you will never forget the smell. It's that distinctive smell, The one that makes you want to puke. He first gassed out my jeep, literally in a matter of seconds. Thought I would barf on the spot. And then proceeded to tell me, he made a stinker.
No these are not stinkers, these are fricken shit bombs, that you check to see if someone actually shit their pants. Then he bombed out my parents house. That was the next time I thought I would barf.
And it's not like he's laying there all sick, he's running around playing, crop dusting where ever he is .🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣remember, he is only 2 1/2 yrs old so , he's really has no idea how bad it is. 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Stin swears he can smell it upstairs, how Stin is feeling like he wants to puke,🤣 well, I wouldn't be surprised 😳.
I pray this is a quick gas issue because everyone is walking around saying they want to puke!
Dino has had all his vaccinations, so this might just be a stomach virus. But whatever it is sure does smell!!! Imagine how it went down at preschool, you know they kept thinking someone 💩their pants🤣
Sorry for sharing such smelly stuff on this Wednesday night, BUTT 🤣 honestly that is what is going on big time at the castle .
Hoping to wake up to a new smell and a new day! Goodnight to all, until tomorrow xoxo 😘


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With Godspeed taking justice into his own hands, Barry has to act fast to save-yes, save-the inmates in Iron Heights. This includes his mother's killer. The one good thing about this fiasco is that Kid Flash is here to help The Flash take care of business. What will Flash do and how can he defeat his former friend? Barry has a lot of thinking to do and no time to do it.
Is it good?
The Flash #8 (DC Comics)
Introducing "Kid Flash"! The Flash #8 is a great story and a great introduction to the brand new speedster partner Flash is taking under his wing. There's a lot going on in Barry's mind and the flashbacks are a great insight into his treatment of Kid Flash. Williamson is still doing a great job describing the turmoil Barry is having to deal with during his transition into realizing his friend isn't coming back. There's also the issue of having to save the man who killed his mother; I mean, that's got to be a difficult decision — justice or not.
Wally's presence in this issue works great. He is the protégé and friend Barry needs to help him mentally prepare for this disaster. I'm loving the character building being done for Wally. His excitement and eagerness is perfect — and there's barely a hint of fear from him either. The costume adaptation is amazing and its appearance was great as well. Teamwork is the new norm (I hope) because it's working really well. The Speed Force is powerful and it has some surprises waiting for Barry and Wally soon — if the awesome cliffhanger at issue's end is any indication.
I keep forgetting about the previous Wally West from the Titans. I know that it was discussed some in issue #1 but there is a quick reference to it in the end section. I wish there had been a little more background information about the alternate universe included in the previous issues. A little more information about the other Wally would have helped a little more with understanding of Flash's fondness for Kid Flash.
The artwork by Carmine Di Giandomenico is still amazing but I'm still seeing a few panels that seem a bit lazier than others. More so with the outlines and smaller details. It seems to be appearing more in the later issues than what I've seen before. It would be nice to see more interaction with CCPD and Iris as well. I really like the interaction between the "regular" world and the world of The Flash, but there's really no interaction with the world outside of the speed force in the past few issues.
As always, I'm looking forward to the next story. It should have more Kid Flash involvement and hopefully some more insight into how Central City is dealing with the aftermath of Godspeed.


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Hi! If you know what this stuff is, you probably want to tweak/get rid of it for Nosgoth.
If you don't know what it is, I'll try to explain:
Mouse smoothing:
(Source: pcgamingwiki)...mouse smoothing is the interpolation of mouse raw input data and it was originally created for opto-mechanical mice. These mice didn't have a very high resolution (usually up to 400 DPI) so cursor movement appeared jerky - cursor jumped few pixels each time. To prevent this jerky movement mouse smoothing was introduced. System is interpolating raw data from the mouse and creating additional data points so the final mouse movement on the screen is smooth.
This feature should not exist today as every mouse on the market has at least 800 DPI resolution, however it is still used in some games and some mouse manufacturers are using it to further increase the perceived DPI. Unfortunately is not easily detectable apart from mouse movement feeling weird.
Mouse sensitivity just refers to how fast or slow your cursor/aim moves across the screen. The higher the sensitivity, the faster it'll move. The lower the sensitivity, the slower it'll move. This is completely preference. I won't go into detail, but generally slower sensitivity is better for tracking, and higher sensitivity is better for twitch aiming - so finding that sweet spot is important.
How to remove Mouse Smoothing AND Fix your sensitivity for Nosgoth:
- Navigate to your Nosgoth config folder, located in Documents\my games\Nosgoth\BCMPGame\Config
- Open up BCMPUserProfile.ini with Notepad
- Find the line that says "bMouseSmoothing=True" (Press ctrl+F and type that in if you're having troubles finding it) and change "True" to "False" so it reads "bMouseSmoothing=False"
- Next, find the line that says "LookSensitivity=#" and make sure that # is 1. The line should say "LookSensitivity=1"
You may be thinking, "BUT RUHZEEL MY SENSITIVITIES" okay let me explain this one real quick, the slider in game is LOOK SENSITIVITY, this has NOTHING to do with MOUSE SENSITIVITY. Look Sensitivity will most DEFINITELY screw up everything if you do not change it back to the default number of 1. I will explain how to accurately fix your sensitivity to the way you want it in a bit. Just hang on tight and trust me, okay?
- Save the notepad and close it.
- Next, right click BCMPUserProfile.ini, and click Properties.
- Check the "Read-Only" Box, click APPLY then OKAY to save this setting.
- Now for accurately fixing your sensitivity, please open up BCMPInput.ini in notepad.
- First, let's fix the mouse smoothing setting here. Find the line "bEnableMouseSmoothing=True" and change it to False, so it reads like this "bEnableMouseSmoothing=False"
- Second, we will be editing the line that reads "MouseSensitivity=#". I can't remember the default number for this so I apologize but we will be editing this.
- Now we need to calculate/find your sensitivity that works for you. This might take a while if you do not know it, but if you do, or have the correct sensitivity set up in another game (such as CS:GO), please skip to step 15.
I again put emphasis that if you did NOT change the LookSensitivity back to 1, these steps will screw up your aiming.
- Like I said before, you want to find that sweet spot in sensitivity that is YOUR playstyle, my sens will more than likely not work for you, same as if you were to copy someone like Bitey's sens or Talespin's, etc. We all have different mouse sensitivities. This is for YOU to play around with and experiment. I cannot recommend a number for you, as you will have a separate mouse DPI then I do. If you think your mouse sensitivity is too high, I recommend halving it. The way to figure out how to do this, you'll need a measuring tape/ruler. Load up Nosgoth, look at a point, put the start of your measuring device where your mouse is,move your mouse ONE WAY in a 360° motion until you reach that point again, and now measure how far you moved your mouse! For instance, if you started your mouse at 1 inch, did the 360°, and your mouse ended up at 4.5 inches, that is your "inches to 360°".
- If you think your sensitivity is too high, start by multiplying that number you just measured by 2 (which is going to half your sensitivity) and, go here http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com/distance.html and for game put "Nosgoth", put your DPI in, and in Distance but that number you just multiplied. This will be a good starting point, and you can fine tune it from there. (Example: I measured 4.5, 4.5x2=9inches, so I will put 9 inches into the Distance box.)
- Under calculations, there will be a number that says "MouseSensitivty=#" if you did it right, take that number and plug it back into your BCMPInput.ini file. Congrats! Please skip to step 16!
- If you just calculated your sensitivity, SKIP THIS PART, if you already knew your sensitivity from a different game, you're in the right place. Simply use this calculator http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com/ and fill out all the correct information. I don't know where to find your sensitivity in all these games, so please Google it if you don't know where it is. If you know your inches to 360°, please use this calculator http://www.mouse-sensitivity.com/distance.html - Whatever number you get from either of these calculators, plug it back into the "MouseSensitivity="line in your BCMPInput.ini.
- Now that we have your mouse sensitivity all figured out, please save that document. You can choose to set it to Read Only or not, that is up to you, but I recommend keeping that number somewhere safe incase a patch rewrites it.
- Close all your windows and go try that new sensitivity out! Wooo! It will take time to get used to if you just calculate it, but you need to give it more than a match or two. Just keep working at it!
Congratulations on your brand new (or already existing) sensitivity! Go kick some butt!


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Alongside the release of the opening movie for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Square Enix also unveiled a new cutscene that gives us another glimpse into the game's story mode. Prince Noctis finds himself awakening in a strange wasteland and is greeted by two faces familiar to Final Fantasy fans.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is scheduled to release for Playstation 4 on January 11 2018 in Japan, and in America and Europe on January 30 2018.


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"Thank you so much Shelby for all your help. You have been an absolute angel for me. I am so very happy with everything you helped me with. I tell people all the time it was such a breeze going through this because you've been by my side from the start. I will definitely be referring you to everyone I can."
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Why does it take forever and a day to get an answer to a customer service complaint?
Like reader Michael Trout, who filed countless grievances and waited a year before his auto insurance claim was processed. Or William Osuna, whose airline ticket took almost two years to get refunded. (Ironically, or perhaps appropriately, the airline is now out of business.)
Truth is, many customer inquiries are addressed quickly and to everyone's satisfaction. A 2010 survey found that 75% of all call center questions were resolved in a single conversation. And not only that, but they were fixed quickly – it took less than 30 seconds to answer the call and slightly more than five minutes, on average, to address the problem.
Not bad.
But not good, either. After all, a 75% success rate is a gentleman's "C" at best. And there's no telling how long the more serious complaints take to resolve. Also, the survey doesn't mention email complaints, although past research has show that the simple ones normally get an acknowledgment in less than two days, and sometimes within minutes.
There are, however, the not-so-simple cases. Roughly one-quarter of the complaints fall into this category. This is when the call-center worker must defer to a supervisor or place you on "hold" or ask you to put your grievance in writing.
And so the wait begins.
Here's how to speed things up:
Don't wait to complain
If you're experiencing a service problem, like a bad restaurant meal or an inadequate hotel stay, don't wait until you get home to let your displeasure be known. Say something now.
Service employees are trained to make the situation right by comping your meal or offering you a room discount. Once you leave the business, it's going to take a lot longer to get the problem fixed.
Write, don't call
Many consumers feel the phone is the best way to resolve a complaint. It may be the worst. Why? First, there's no paper trail, unless you record the conversation, which may not be allowed under state law. Without proof that someone said something, it may be impossible to collect any compensation. Also, call centers aren't equipped to handle some of the more complex service issues. Instead, write a brief, polite email.
Make it easy to fix it
Resist the temptation to go on a rant. Instead, explain how a company can fix the problem.
And be realistic: A company that thinks you're trying to take advantage of a situation may be less inclined to take you complaint seriously.
Be patient, but not too patient
You should get an e-mail form response back from a company after you send your complaint. After that, it can take anywhere from three working days to two weeks for a meaningful response. After two weeks, you can assume you've been ignored. Time to escalate your complaint to a manager.
Make a polite appeal, but be persistent
Taking your complaint to the next level will ensure your grievance isn't overlooked. Here's where good manners will serve you well. Angry emails tend to get "overlooked" while polite appeals are far likelier to get the attention they deserve. Keep the company on a short leash, checking back every two weeks to see the progress of your case.
Call in the big guns
Stuck in a holding pattern? Hiring an attorney or asking a third party like the Better Business Bureau or a consumer advocate like me to get involved is a proven way to move your complaint to the top of the heap. But use this only if you're certain that you've exhausted all of your appeals. Think of it as keeping your powder dry.
All told, it shouldn't take you more than two weeks to resolve even the most serious complaint. If it takes any longer than that, skip to the final step. Chances are, the company has no intention of responding to your grievance.
Christopher Elliott is a consumer advocate who blogs about getting better customer service at On Your Side. Connect with him on Twitter and Facebook or send him your questions by email.


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Middle School Youth Ministry
Middle School Youth Ministry nights are open to any youth connected to Our Lady of Victory Parish or School in grades 6 through 8. The evenings include an activity with a theme, prayer, and food. Check the Parish Calendar for dates or contact Gloria Smith: email@example.com or 410-242-9533.
High School Youth Ministry
High School Youth Ministry is open to any youth connected to Our Lady of Victory Parish or School in grades 9 through 12. OLV High School Youth Ministry offers twice-a-month youth group, annual retreats and youth conferences, and additional social, service, and spiritual activities. For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact Mary Conney at email@example.com or 410-247-2817.
Youth group meets on Sunday evenings in the Campus Ministry Center found in the basement of Our Lady of Victory's Parish Office. The evenings include food and drinks, fun and socializing, a faith-related talk and/or activity, and prayer. Listed below are our scheduled meetings through June 2018. Check out the parish calendar for other high school youth group social, service, and spiritual activities outside our scheduled Sunday night meetings!
- From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (extended time due to youth group potluck dinner) on Sundays March 25, April 29, May 20, and June 17
- From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays April 15, May 6, and June 3
OLV High School Youth Ministry also offers on- and off-campus retreats and youth conferences. We participate in Mount 2000 (at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD) each February and a Steubenville Youth Conference (at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH) each summer. This spring, we are offering an on-campus retreat run through NET Ministries. Contact Mary to join OLV in these events and learn more about our expanding retreat program!
American Heritage Girls
OLV has formed an American Heritage Girls troop. This organization is built on the solid foundation of Christian values, mentorship, service, outdoor adventure, and family activities.
Trail Life USA
OLV has also formed a Trail Life USA troop. Like the American Heritage Girls, Trail Life USA focuses on Christian values and building character.


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If you are a building owner, Mabanina will provide you with innovative solutions to efficiently manage your buildings while preserving energy and reducing related expenses. The program audits and records all building utility fittings and their power consumption levels in order to fix competitive, stable energy rates over five-year periods. This energy-efficient practice facilitates management procedures for organizations and guarantees fixed costs.
Mabanina handles all the costs of retrofitting a building, thus eliminating the need of any financial outlay on the side of the building owner. Followed by a simple payback method from the savings that they achieve, the initiative seeks to encourage more buildings in the UAE to follow stringent sustainability practices alongside their core business operations.
What are the different Mabanina project phases which I need to know of?
Mabanina is implemented in three distinct phases over a five-year contractual period.
Single owners of multiple residential and commercial buildings
Mabanina is executed on buildings over a five-year period contract.
We run a free preliminary audit that will give us a clear picture of weather it qualifies or not
Currently, three hundred and sixty-eight buildings across the UAE have signed up till date for this strategic energy management program.
Mabanina is a novel initiative in the UAE that addresses energy and water management to ensure the long-term sustainability of buildings and aims for well-rounded facilities management practices. The Mabanina project provides a single platform to synchronize facilities and energy management- offering a host of services for end-users for saving time, eliminating redundancies, reducing wastage, and bringing down maintenance costs.
For more inquiries regarding Mabanina feel free to contact Ms. Joelle Khoury, Project Manager of Mabanina at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Nice work @roeun! This sounds like a great approach to increasing applications to your program. Can you share with us a quick summary of your YouTube strategy?
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Congratulations @roeun! Welcome to the Bronze Fellow circle!
This is going to be so interesting, I can't wait to see how social media makes a difference in attracting high quality candidates!
Liked by Dan Hinmon, MCSMN Director
Thanks @DanHinmon and @julieswenson! We are still developing our YouTube strategy right now. It will probably be secondary to Facebook and Twitter. We have a lot of photos so we may utilize Instagram to share what our students and faculty are doing to promote the program. We may share some testimonials from previous students as well.
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BBDO | Work That Works For Mothers
When I worked in advertising, I relished the late hours and the entertaining culture and even, the constant travel. Maybe because I left the industry when I moved on from single life, I never gave myself the chance to know it any other way but I didn't expect to be featuring a large ad agency under this series. Not to say that you can't thrive in advertising as a woman or a mother - I have old and new girlfriends with children who are stars in the agency world across account, strategy and creative roles but they will tell you that setting boundaries or negotiating flexible arrangements was a process, sometimes a challenge or in a few cases, impossible.
This weekend, a group of my former colleagues were circulating the news that BBDO, one of the big players in the industry, is rolling out a program that creates half-time senior roles for experienced women returning to the workforce. Meaning that if you were formerly in the industry but you took a career pause for children, the agency offers a set number of roles for which they structure your client work to allow you to work in a part-time capacity.
Here's what the original article shared about the rationale and the details for BBDO to make this shift in a culture that historically values always-on client service and round the clock creative fuel.
"The roles will be built around half the working hours required in standard working contracts.
The aim is to identify the best creative talents who may have taken a career break. Male parents who are in a primary care role and are attempting to return to work are also eligible to apply.
Executive creative directors Adrian Rossi and Alex Grieve said the initiative was born out of a realization that "experience is extremely undervalued."
"There are a lot of women coming into this industry, but very few at the top and there is a dearth of experienced women in their 30s and 40s," said Grieve.
"We spoke to a lot of women about this, and sometimes when they do come back, the conditions are patronizing and the work not that exciting," added Rossi. "Returning can be disappointing: for example they are given a non-challenging brief and kept away from the best clients. We want to make sure they have access to the best briefs."
So far, around two dozen people have applied for the roles, with both internal and external candidates applying. Each new hire will be connected to an industry mentor to help with their transition back into work. Rossi said that these could include clients, or senior women from production companies, as well as creative agencies, and that each mentor would be handpicked for each new hire."
Beyond a pilot program, it's rising recognition that many women, who are talented and love their work, may still want time (years, even) to focus on their family and that there is a compelling need for businesses to welcome them back into the workforce or create flexible scenarios where they can continue to contribute their smarts and perspective.
If you left or are considering leaving any industry to create space and time for motherhood, would you consider returning in a half-time capacity? What do you see as the upside and downside of this program?
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RE/MAX Executive at the Lake
Real Estate Agent
People that are looking to purchase or sale real estate in the Lake Norman area, including Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Mooresville.
Having been in real estate for over 10 years, and a lifelong resident of Huntersville & Charlotte, I believe in serving not only my clients but my community as well. I value each and every client I have served over the years. In fact most have become dear friends. I believe market knowledge, communication and dedication are the keys to developing a successful relationship between a Realtor and a client.


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Pool Safety at Lagoon WaterparkAt Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, we're committed to the safety of each and every guest -- and this starts at our water park. We've instituted some simple rules and regulations to help your family stay safe during your visit:
- Resort wristbands are required for entry. Visitor bands are not allowed in pools and pool areas.
- Swimming attire must be proper and appropriate based on management discretion.
- Kids under 4 must wear protective swim pants, which are available for sale in our store. Please check diapers and visit the restroom early and often.
- Must be 36 inches or taller to use lower 3 slides and 40 inches or taller for top 3 slides.
- Kids under 13 may not use the adult whirlpools and must be supervised at all times by an adult aged 18 years or older.
- Parents and guardians are ultimately responsible for the safety of their children. While in the pool, young children and weak swimmers must remain within arm's reach of an adult.
- Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are acceptable and may not substitute adult supervision.
- The water park will close due to inclement weather and scheduled safety breaks.
- Deck chairs may not be reserved. Chairs identified as vacant will be made available to others.
- Towels and life jackets must remain in the water park area.
- Follow specific safety signage at each attraction, pool and spa area.
- Swim and Play at your own risk
Not Permitted at park:
- Large inflatable pool toys, rafts or footballs
- Smoking, Diving and running, Coolers and outside food and beverage (plastic bottles of water, baby food, dietary or medicinal needs not included)


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When something happens in my life, whether happy or sad, I write a poem. Poems help me express my true feelings about a situation. (YES,I've actually had to burn a few after reading them.) But in the end, I've learned something valuable about myself. And, if I allow others to read what I've penned, I believe the person has been given a glimpse into my soul.
But, before you think all of my poems are serious and soul searching. You are mistaken. Some tend toward humorous (surprise, surprise). My mother loved the one I wrote for her 80's Birthday. "Elvis" did come and sing to her. Another one I wrote graced the wall in a little boy's room. "Little Cowboy" came with a set of spurs. I even created a fun poem after my husband told me about his fantastic golf shot that day. "Pure Joy" brought a smile to R's face.
Life brings us so much to write about. I'm beginning to wonder—do we need prompts? HA!!
His family and friends call him Mr. Ray.
He prefers Tiger Jr., but he'll answer to T.J.
Each and every week, he and his golfing buds at T.S.A.
head to yet another course. A round of golf they play.
Today, they reach the 10th hole – a complicated par three.
Just 100 yards separates the hole from their tee.
T.J. fires with his most powerful and mighty swing.
Twenty-five feet from the hole, the tiny golf ball did cling.
He pulled out his trusty pitching wedge and zeroes in on the hill.
Knowing if he makes the shot, it would be his greatest thrill.
He shoots and to his delight the ball gracefully lands in the hole.
WOW! Unbelievable! A birdie. He's achieves one of his goals.
At the Wedgewood Golf Course on July 28, 2004,
T.J. hears his friends cheer and the mighty crowd roar.
He bows and picks up his now-prized ball.
Tiger Jr. wonders if the P.G.A. will ever give him a call.
Love ya,
PS: Drum roll please!!! Remember to check in tomorrow, I have another treat in store for my faithful readers.


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Sophia has been tagged by Natalie and Caleb
& by Amy,Hannah & Tessa
Rules are:
Post 10 bits of random info. about your child and tag 10 others.
1. Sophia loves Brown sugar Pop Tarts.
2. Sophia has 2 Bunnies that she takes with her every where. Bun Bun and Bunny.
3.She has to have her blankets on her in a certain order when she takes a nap or goes to sleep or she gets mad.
4.Sophia has to have her bunnies and sippy cup when we get in the car to go bye byes or it's a very LONG ride.
5. Sophia loves to be dressed up, the prettier the better.
6. Sophia love to be bare footed.
7. Sophia has to sit on the counter top to take medicine. Same spot everytime.
8. Sophia can rough house with the best of them.
9. Sophia's favorite word these days is MINE.
10. Sophia loves ABBY CADABBY!
So, it's my turn to take 10 others....
1. Pam & Abby
2. Kristen & Bianca
3.Kelly & Kemry
4. Tara & Devon
5. Ruthanne & Andrew
6.Lori, Sonja & Nico
7. Donna,Austin & Logan
8. Debbie & Heidi
9.Amy & Joey
10. Bobbi,Cassie,Krista & Reese


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Let it be known that I am an absolute hoarder of makeup brushes. It's an addiction and one I'm not going to be stopping any time soon (the Jaclyn Hill Master Brush collection is currently calling me). The only downside to having so many makeup brushes is the dreaded task of having to wash them all. Do I really need to bother? Hell yeah I do and you should be doing the same. Here's why:
Brushes that have a build up of old product are basically a breeding ground for bacteria. Using dirty brushes on your skin can easily cause irritations and breakouts that let's be honest no one really wants. Isn't it gross to think about the oils and dead skin cells that your brush head collects? Just a tad…
So when to clean your brushes and how?
I'm glad you asked. Depending on how often you use your brushes, it's advised that you give them a full clean once or twice a week. Now this may not be realistic for everyone to achieve (I'd struggle with that) but it gives you an idea at least. I personally aim for once every two weeks. As for the cleaning method, this is all down to personal preference but here is my process.


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Amadee Castenell is a premier tenor saxophonist and flautist who has been nurtured by 30 years of playing in the rich multi-layered music scene of New Orleans. From 1973- 1983 he was musical director of the band Chocolate Milk, writing and performing on their 8 albums for RCA Records. For 30 years he has also been an important member of the award winning, legendary musical genius Allen Toussaint Orchestra.
When not touring, he is a much seasoned and in demand studio musician. Amadee has recorded with such legendary artists as Dr. John (Grammy award winning "Going Back to New Orleans"), Robbie Robertson ("Storyville"), Lee Dorsey ("Night People"), and Neville Bros. ("Fire on the Bayou") to name just a few. From Etta James to Idris Mohammed, Fats Domino, Irma Thomas and Albert King all have loved the tasteful phrasing of his sultry soulful saxophone. Amadee has recorded with Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Erma Thomas and many others. He has toured with Paul McCartney, Wynton Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Don Henley, Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, and many others over his career.


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- Average
- Main course: 14€
- Food spend: 24€
This restaurant has everything that the heart desires. This cosily furnished restaurant is a meeting place for grandma, grandpa, aunt and uncle and anyone else who enjoys good food. Including guests from the connecting hotel.
The menu features regional specialities with the best ingredients that Germany has to offer. Even the game isn't from round the corner. So quality is paramount. The staff are very nice to the guests. In summer, everyone moves to the sunny terrace to enjoy dining al fresco!
Vulkanhotel Steffelberg
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1,700 CCTV to installed in 500 spots across Navi Mumbai
Very soon, Navi Mumbai will have 1,700 CCTVs installed in 500 identified spots. Belapur's MLA Mandakini Mhatre has already gotten the proposal passed from the home department. The CCTV project will be funded by both government and MLA funds. Some of the 500 spots identified are schools, gardens, lakes, bus depots, traffic chowks and other important locations of the city.
"I have been pursuing this matter as this is regarding the city's security. In the wake of an increase in the number of robberies and break-ins in the city having more CCTV has become a necessity," Mhatre said.


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Remote or Distance Healing is just as effective as hands on healing because the healing energies do not know time or space.
A distance healing session last about 45 mins and you need to be able to hear me with ear phones and lie down completely relaxed, with a warm blanket.
We start with a guided meditation which last about 15 mins, this is extremely relaxing and begins the healing process. After the guided meditation is finished, I begin to work with my guides to send healing directly to you for about 20 to 30 mins, after which time you may feel like you wish to just drift off to sleep.
I have had extremely good results with distance healing all over the work and have helped to cure cancer related illness and depression among other aliments. Please note that healing should not replace traditional medicine and it is advisable to continue with any treatment given to you by your doctor if receiving distance healing from Beverley Anne Freeman.
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A Spiritual Healing is complementary to orthodox medicine; it must not be considered as an alternative. When you are unwell, you need to get assistance from the doctor. If you receive Spiritual Healing, this will complement your treatment, the two will work together to assist in your recovery.
When we mention Healing of any sort, many people think immediately of making a person well due to a physical problem. This is true in part, but it is not the whole picture.
When we mention "Spiritual", many people immediately think of religion. With Spiritual Healing, this is not so. The Spiritual nature of mankind is all of those parts that are non – physical such as mind, emotions and the "life force". Spiritual Healing can be administered to a person of any religious denomination or none at all. Religion and Faith take no part in a Spiritual Healing session and will not be discussed with you. Remember that the purpose of your visit is to receive Spiritual Healing, if you have a question, the Spiritual Healer will gladly answer it, but being brief may be necessary. When Spiritual Healing is administered, it can assist a person on any or all of those levels of self, thus treating the whole person. No faith is required, that is true. Spiritual Healing is administered to babies, young children and animals. It is perhaps an obvious statement to make, that they are not going to know about faith, yet they can benefit from the Healing. Nothing is expected from the patient, except perhaps openness to what may happen, and a degree of trust in the Healer. An acceptance for the need for change and the will to do so will also help. It may surprise you to know that the patient has a great influence on the level of recovery because it is the patient's positive attitude in wanting to feel well again that works with both medical treatment and Spiritual Healing.
When attending for Spiritual Healing you will be asked:
None of the above has anything to do with the Spiritual Healing itself, just common sense so that you are comfortable. When you receive Spiritual Healing it will be explained to you how the Healer will work with you. Having explained the procedure for working and asked if you feel comfortable, the Spiritual Healer will ask you if you wish to continue. With your agreement, the session will continue. The Healer, with your permission, will place their hands on you, this is "contact healing", or may work with their hands close to you but not touching, this is "near to the body healing". Both work equally well, but each Healer has their own way of working


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Anderson Silva: 'I'm Done' If Interim Title Bout with Yoel Romero Doesn't HappenMay 1, 2017
Anderson Silva appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday. To say he was a little perturbed with the UFC would be an understatement.
Champions MMA @ChampionsFight
Anderson Silva says he'll retire if he doesn't fight Romero for interim title. Romero says he won't fight anyone but Silva for interim title
The former longtime middleweight champion went off on his employer. Silva exclaimed that he no longer believes what UFC President Dana White says because "nothing happens." Silva said that he was promised a long-talked-about superfight with Georges St-Pierre upon his return, but that fight has been given to current middleweight champion Michael Bisping.
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv
Anderson Silva: 'I don't believe nothing Dana White says because nothing happens.' #themmahour
Silva, without an opponent for UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro on June 3, called for an interim title fight with Yoel Romero, the No. 1 middleweight contender. And said if he does not get the fight he is "done" with the sport.
Helwani then brought on Romero himself.
Oscar Willis @oscarswillis
Anderson Silva says on #themmahour he was promised a superfight with Georges St-Pierre upon GSP's return. Unhappy about GSP's title shot.
Champions MMA @ChampionsFight
"I save the ass of UFC and Dana White all the time. I'm tired. This is bullshit. They do same to Jacare." - Silva
Romero echoed Silva. He, too, wants the interim title fight at UFC 212 but does not feel it's a worthwhile contest without gold on the line.
The middleweight division is on hold with the proposed Bisping vs. GSP fight not having a date. Contenders such as Romero are in limbo. An interim title may not be the perfect solution, but it does keep the contenders moving forward.
The UFC may need to act quickly with two high-profile disgruntled middleweight contenders taking to the airwaves to air their grievances.


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Oregon Maternity Photographer | Trinidee
When it's January on the Oregon coast, you never know what kind of weather you're going to get. Well we lucked out for this maternity session! The weather on the beach in Bandon was perfect. It was warm, and not windy at all!
Mom brought along a beautiful white dress to wear, and also changed into a couple of my dresses from the client closet. She is stunning, and I can't wait to meet this baby girl!
Mom, Trinidee, tells me her favorite part of our session was the variety of pictures we got. We walked around to different areas, from the lighthouse, down the jetty, on the beach, and in the beach grass. She loved having maternity photos taken. "It was amazing! It is a experience you will never forget!"
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The unit draws combustible or toxic gases at 0.05 to 1 LPM from monitored areas to a gas detector, making it easier and more cost-effective to measure potentially hazardous gases in areas that are too remote and inaccessible.
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- Diploma in Family Planning, Sexual & Reproductive Health, United Kingdom
- JCPTGP, Diploma in Family Medicine Specialist, United Kingdom
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Traditionally fungal nails infections are treated with drug therapy because it is the best thing that actually works. Unfortunately the medication needs to be taken for up to 3 months (or sometimes more). As with all medications, there are potential side effects to consider (the liver can be damaged but this is rare). For this reason doctors prefer to avoid treating with medication if they can, but often let the patient decide.
Fungal nail infections are not serious or dangerous so can be left alone if they are mild. Nail varnishes do not work as effectively as tablets and are expensive. They also need to be applied for up to 6 months or more to have an effect. Laser treatment is being used in some private clinics only at the moment. So far it has had some good results reported but only as a short term solution. There has not been any research published yet to support its use as a safe long term solution.
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Political parties are linkage institutions, meaning they help connect people to the government. So, political parties have to perform five important tasks to be considered an effective linkage institution.
Pick Candidates
Parties endorse a candidate for office, and that's called a nomination. Very few people get elected to a public office without being nominated. For example, at the 2012 Republic National Convention, Mitt Romney was nominated over Ron Paul.
Run Campaigns
Parties coordinate campaigns by organizing events and publicizing their candidates.
Give Cues To Voters
Parties help people pick their candidates. For example, if you're a Republican and you see two candidates, a Republican and a Democrat, without knowing about either, you would probably pick the Republican. The voter assumes that Republicans support a general set of ideas, so it helps guide the voter.
Articulate Policies
Political parties advocate specific policy alternatives. For example, for many years, Democrats have supported abortion, while Republicans have been against it.
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Parties help unify part of Congress. Whenever a Congressman wants to pass a bill, they would first consult with people of their own party for support. Parties are usually unified on a stance, which influences policymaking.


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Hello everyone!
We noticed that since the introduction of the account sharing rule, in May, some players still have questions.You can read the complete rule below this more in depth clarification. With this post being released we hope that players will understand this rule better. The rule has been active since May but we will strongly enforce it from now on. If you have any questions, feel free to contact support or a community moderator.
1. To start, account sharing is NOT allowed. We will obviously see the difference between you playing on a school network or you spreading an account.
2. There is NO good excuse to share an account with someone. This means you can't let someone use your account because you go on vacation or to play in a tournament.
3. CF Support is allowed to deny giving you support when you shared an account or gifted it. We will not be able to verify the real owner....
What are the moderators for?
Put simply, the moderators are here to monitor/improve the Curve Fever community. With the developers busy coding and doing other important work, moderators will deal with checking up on the players themselves. They do this in different ways and this will be explained below.
Who are the current moderators?
Right now we have a wide amount of moderators and their roles are split up into different subsets. Exactly what these mods do will be described in the next section.
Moderator list:...
Hello curvers!
Another guide to give you all more information on what the moderator team notices within the community. This time we will talk about users creating new accounts.
We receive a lot of support questions for a lost account. This could be because you forgot the email, password or don't have access to the email anymore (in order to reset the password). Here are a few very good tips!
If you have lost access to your account, you will need to contact the Curve Fever support service. You will need to proof that you are the owner of the account. We do this in order to prevent account stealing and to ensure our security level. Which proof counts?...
The second tournament of official Curve Olympics 2018 is going to be a Thin FFA tournament.
For joining this tournament you do not need to be premium.
You need to have at least 100 plays at the deadline unless you have premium. That rule is made because of the very new players.
Date & Time: Saturday, the 13th of October, 19:00 CEST.
Deadline: Friday, the 12th of October, 22:00 CEST.
How to sign up?
Leave a comment on this thread where you say with who you are in.
For example: I'm in.
Hello Curvers!
Yes! You have read it right. The Tribunal is coming back! The entire Curve Fever Team is very happy to get this old lady out of the barn and make the community a better place.
The tribunal was inactive for a period which we found sad. That is why we are relaunching it again. Incase you forgot or you don't know what the tribunal is, I will quickly explain it for you;
What? The tribunal is a place where players can help decide what happens to in-game reports. These reports involve inappropriate chatting or provoking. You can choose to agree, pardon or skip a report. Based on the results, the team will take action. Moderators do keep an eye on everything and always approve or deny.
How? All reports are by the in-game cf2 report option....
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all doing well. I am super excited to let you know that we're organizing a playtest of the new Curve Fever gameplay this Friday, July 27th between 8 and 10 pm CEST. We would love for you to join and test out the latest game mode and leave some feedback in the survey at the end.
The devs and I are looking forward to playing some Curve Fever with all of you!
Subscribe to our newsletter here to get notified about how to join the playtest.
See you this Friday!


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Status: Finished
Genre: Erotica
I always wished I'd fucked her arse,
She asked me nicely but I decided to pass.
We did drugs and pills were my tea,
And she was the same on her cocaine sprees.
We were young and having fun,
She often wanted to play with my bum,
So anxious I was, I had to say 'No...',
Oh to turn back time and have another go!
So pert and round, she was a little dream,
And knew what she wanted if you know what I mean,
But alas my mind was set too coy,
Conditioned my nonsense that spoiled our joy.
I was uptight and scared of what she might think,
If I let her fingers play with my pink,
Now I'm looking back uopn her 'taboo' ideas,
It was towards my unknown desires that she tried to steer.
Thus what would I do if we were back there again?
Let her fuck me in the arse? Probably when,
I felt safe and sure that I could believe in our trust,
Then flip a coin to see who'd get first thrust :D
But things happen and time drifts on,
And now I'm more open to what I think want,
Plus there are many girls out there it is fabled,
Still I wonder what became of the girl who likes anal.
© Copyright 2019 Bolt Thrower. All rights reserved.
Wow! Absolutely loved this! Your writing always flows so nicely and you're able to capture the sentiment and the mood of a time gone by that is so accurately on the money! How we think back to what was, or what could have been were it not for our baggage is such a universal theme, but you've truly pulled in its essence! Thanks for sharing. Excellent job!
You're very welcome Dee and thanks for commenting with a reflective critique. There is so much more for me to learn when people give feed back on what I post, so I'm in complete gratitude - be it positive or negative. In fact I shall post this on my main page because I think folks who do care to read and comment deserve to know how much it means to me. Thank you again.
Dee hit it spot on. And you are not along with regrets. Something as primal and natural as sex should be simple. But its so complicated by feelings, hesitation, background insecurities, and more. It takes most a long time to really know what they truly desire and need to be completely fulfilled and satisfied. I'm sure many relate. Great work! :) -J
I suppose we're always learning, and our tastes change too. Thanks Jlicious. I guess the moral of the story could be, no regrets - just turn the page over to the next chapter, though it's sometimes far easier said than done but not so much here. I just like to think about the girl sometimes and fantasize over the 'what if' factor :)
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There are four categories for entry in to this year's EEF Photography Competition:
Apprentices and young people engaging in
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Each category will have one winner from each skill
Best photograph by a Professional photographer
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Best photograph by a Young photographer (Under 20 on 30 September 2018)
Nothing could be more representative of manufacturing itself than the quality and contribution of its output both components and finished goods in all their detail and variety. Your image might be of a product or component invented, designed or made in the UK.
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The Best Places To Go Ice Skating In The Bay Area/
Tis the season for holiday ice skating starting this weekend. Here is a list of ice skating rinks nearby.
November 8th thru January 7th
All day skating
Oaktree Plaza at Northgate Mall, San Rafael
November 1st thru January 15th
90 minute session at every hour
Union Square, San Francisco
November 2th thru January 8th
90 minute sessions at every hour
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
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December 17th ONLY
Pre-registrations for each time slot, 15 spots reserved for walk-ins, first come first served.
Sherman Ave, Novato
November 22nd thru January 7th
55-minute ice skating session
$12 ($10 members)
California Academy of Science, San Francisco
Skating year round
Parent and Puppy Classes for 12 and under available, check website for details
Santa Rosa
Skating year round
Yerba Buena, San Francisco
October 28th thru January 8th
South Shore Center, Alameda