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RSVP required on Eventbrite for this event. Event is FREE.
Join us at UpperWest, a new Wine Bar and event space in Cambridge, for a night of mingling and networking.
November 1, 2016
8:30pm - 10pm
Entrance is free by RSVP only, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Note: This event will only be held if at least 15 people RSVP.
To learn more about UpperWest visit www.UpperWestCambridge.com.
Policies & Info
What is the payment and refund policy?
These events will only be held if at least 15 people RSVP, otherwise it will be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the event and you will receive a refund.
UpperWest is located in North Cambridge, just off Mass Ave, at 1 Cedar Street. We are in the back entrance of the UAV Veteran's Club building that looks like a house. Walk down the driveway to the back of the building, enter in the back entrance, and we are in the basement.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, this event is 21+ only, and ID will be required.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
UpperWest is located in North Cambridge just off Mass Ave, north of Porter Square and West of Davis Square. There is lots of street parking at meters on Mass Ave, as well as Zip Cars and Hubways nearby. The 77 bus stops at Cameron Avenue across the street, and we are walking distance from both the Alewife and Davis Square T stops (around 8 mins).
Parking in our back lot is reserved for the Veteran's Club, so please do not park there.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please do not bring any alcohol. There is no BYOB allowed in Cambridge.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Any questions please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, you don't need to bring a printed ticket to the event, unless your ticket is reserved in someone else's name.


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I've asked my buddy Gene to write a little somthin', somthin' for the website, enjoy!
A feather tips a ton. You perfectly balance on the teeter totter. Your Buick's nose sticks over the cliff. The coal shuttle waits at the tracks' edge into the mine. The slightest tip sucks it in the earth. No light. Coughing air. A feather will do it.
You have a ton of feathers perched to burst above you. They strain the fabric that holds them. The ton can't hold even one more feather without breaking, tearing, bursting and falling. Soft. No-sneeze feathers. They cloud, catch and fall, drop and stall.
None of these things – none of these things – can measure feathers. Put a feather on your teeter totter, your car, your Disney ride, your average constraining envelopment and you get nothing. No action. Nada.
But at some point, the feather, the dust, the dandelion puff, the snowflake bring down the roof. No one ever figures out exactly which flake, speck or feather is the one.


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- "In the Beginning"
- The Fall
- The need for a covering (Cain and Abel) 10/03/2012
- The Flood
- Tower of Babel
- Call of Abram
- Abraham's Test
- Jacob's Dream
- Jacob Picks a Bride (6/7/2012)
- Joseph and his Brothers
- Joseph is tested (10/29/2011)
- Joseph in Egypt
- Baby Moses
- The Burning Bush
- God's Wonders (9 plagues)
- First Passover
- Crossing Red Sea
- Manna
- Victory over Amalek
- 10 Commandments
- The LORD proclaims HIS NAME
- The Tabernacle
- God's Holy Convocations – part two (6/21/2012)
- A Bad Report
- Korah's Rebellion
- Look and Live
- Balaam
- Crossing Jordan
- Battle of Jericho
- Gideon
- Ruth and Boaz (11/08/2011)
- Samson called to judge
- Samson is Forgiven (6/19/2013)
- Hannah Prays
- Samuel and Eli
- Israel's First Kings
- Brave Prince Jonathan
- David and Goliath
- Under the Shadow of Your Wings
- King David
- Solomon's Dream
- Solomon's Folly
- King Asa's Reign (The eyes of the Lord…)
- King Jehoshaphat (6/1/2012)
- Elijah at the Brook
- The Widow of Zarephath (03/11/2012)
- Elijah and the Prophet's of Baal
- Elijah Encounters God (4/10/2012)
- Elisha Helps a Widow
- The Shunammite Woman (5/26/2012)
- Naaman Healed
- Elisha and the Heavenly Hosts
- Four Lepers Share Good News (5/18/2012)
- A Godly Kings Armor (King Hezekiah)
- King Josiah
- Daniel Takes a Stand
- Fiery Furnace
- King Nebbie Humbled
- Handwriting on the wall
- Daniel in the Lion's Den
- Ezra and the Rebuilding of the Temple ( 3/11/2012)
- Haggai's Admonition (7/01/2012)
- Queen Esther (8/21/2011)
- Nehemiah Rebuild's the Walls (10/20/2011
- Jonah's Big Adventure
- The Prophet Pouts (8/8/2012)
- Reflections from the Prophet Isaiah ( 2/16/2012 -2/23/2012)
Monthly Archives: December 2011
"Glory to God in the Highest"
This time of year you may be teaching on the birth of Christ. I urge you to try and not be sentimental but stick with the facts. Many of the Christmas cards , Charlie Brown, and carols that we sing have given us misconceptions of the biblical account. Read the accounts in Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 2 :1-20 carefully and you will find that no where is it mentioned that Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem. It does not mention that right when they arrived in Bethlehem…boom…Mary gave birth. "And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered". The word for inn in Greek is "katalyma" and means "lodging place or guest chamber". The other word for "inn" is pandocheion and is found in the story of the good Samaritan. This is the word meaning "inn – a public house for the reception of strangers". Doesn't it make sense that Joseph sought a guest room with one of his relatives ? This blessed event did not take place in December according to scholars. Angels were praising God and "saying", and the wise men (not numbered) from the east (not Orient) came to the "child" (not infant) in a "house".
Dear Servants of the Most High God: Thank-you for allowing me to share in your preparations for teaching the LORD'S precious kids. I apologize for any ads that are offensive to you. I do not have any control over them unless I pay $30.00/year . In fact, it was just discerned yesterday that there was any advertising on this blog…there is none on my end! Blessings in the new year. Keep looking up.
A word about printing copies of the worksheets from your computer…as I have mentioned before, this is probably going to take some adjusting on your end. I have scanned most of the work using a standard full sheet of paper…. 8 1/2 in. by 11 in. Other worksheets are half a standard page…8 1/2 in. by 5 1/2 in. To get them to fit on the page I have had to reduce some of the pages so you will have to "stretch" them to be full-sized. I pray this is not confusing but I am working with the originals and so when I make copies, I use the copier at church. (I copied the Gideon page for a young friend the other day, from her computer, and she did no adjusting….the Angel of the Lord printed only 2 1/2in. tall. The original is 3 1/2 inches tall and fits on a half sheet.) Hope this helps…..
Once I was blind…but now I see.
There are many ways to weave the healing of blind eyes into a meaningful lesson for kids. Not only are there many references for Jesus giving sight to the blind , but there were many methods of healing, and much teaching in the gospels regarding spiritual blindness. I don't think you will need a worksheet for this lesson, but have on hand 1/2 sheet of black card stock per participant, a silver gel pen to write the verse, some magazine pictures of eyes and some bright orange or yellow paper. I took an x-acto blade and carved out the simple candle shape. Please take the time to pre-prep this . The kids will tape a bright-colored square of paper behind your cut-out
After they write the verse they can glue the eyes down. If they are good with scissors , have them find their own eyes in old magazines and cut them out. They can use another rectangle of the bright colored paper to write the title of the lesson with the particular reference(s) you have chosen. This craft would also be suitable for teaching the part of the sermon where Jesus exhorts His followers to " let their light shine…and hide it under a bushel"…NO! (Matt. 5:14-16, Mark 4:21) or His "I am the light of the world" teachings from either John 8 or John 12.


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One of the first things that I noticed after upgrading my Veeam Backup and Replication to version 6 was in my replication jobs list. All of my replications jobs from version 5 had been labeled as a Legacy Replica. Now, being the type of guy that I am I didn't want to have Legacy anything hanging around. Plus, without recreating these jobs in v6, you cannot take advantage of some of the new enhanced feature sets like replication to a cluster, re-IPing, and production/network assignments.
Converting Veeam v5 Legacy Replica jobs to v6 VMware Replica jobs
This is the process I used to 'recreate' these jobs in order to take advantage of all the new features.
To start out I guess I shouldn't have really titled this post 'converting' because what you are actually doing is recreating these jobs and using the new 'Replica Mapping' feature to map to your original replica's.
So, first step, right click in your jobs window and chose ''Replication" to create a new replica job. In the first window that pops up you can see some of the features that I spoke of above. For this example however we only need to use one 'Low connection bandwidth [enable replica seeding].
Continue through the wizard as you normally would, selecting your source VMs, Replica Destinations (notice the new Cluster/Resource Pool/VM folder options), and Job Settings. One note, for organizational purposes you might want to select the exact same location and use the same Replica name suffix as you did in the v5 job that you are recreating. It might make things a little easier for you…
When you get to the Seeding section this is where the magic happens. You can now map the VMs in your new job to existing replica VMs, or you could even seed your initial replica from a backup repository residing at your DR site if you have a backup of it. (this is awesome!).
In this example I'm simply going to point the VMs in my new job to the replica VMs from my original v5 job. Check the 'Map replicas to existing VMs' check box
Here is where you can either manually specify which VMs to map to the replicas, or you can have Veeam use its' magic and detect it by itself, Either way, select your VM you want to map and click 'Edit' to do it manually, or simply click 'Detect' to use the magic.
The rest of the wizard should be pretty straightforward as the options are very similar to those in v5. Once you have completed and saved the job give it a whirl and make sure it is working as expected. Be sure to disable your old v5 'Legacy Replica' job as we do not want this running along with the new one. One of the new features in Veeam v6 is the fact that they have improved how they store their replication points of a VM. In v5 the older restore points were saved as a roll back file (.vrb) and could the replica could only be rolled back by the Veeam server. Now, in v6 all restore points are native VMware vSphere snapshots taken at a point in time. Thus, in the event of a failure of your Veeam Backup and Replication server you could still power on a replica VM to any point in time just using the vSphere Client (completely independent of the Veeam Server). So, after a few runs you should see your restore points from the vSphere Client Snapshot Manager.
The newly created v6 job has no knowledge at all of the older .vrb files that are associated with the v5 job nor does it know about the older retention policies that you have setup so there is a little manual cleanup involved. Once you are comfortable with the amount of restore points and retention that you have in your new job, you should go and remove the old VMs from the Veeam database. To do this, go to the Replicas – Right click on your old job and select 'Remove from replicas'. We do NOT want to delete as the new replica's are actually using the same vmdk and vmx files as the old ones.
After you have removed from replicas you can now browse to the datastore where the replicas were hosted and delete the unused .vrb files. Use the vSphere Clients' Datastore Browser or whatever your preferred way to get to the datastores are and find all of the older .vrb files. These are safe to delete (as long as you are sure you will never need to restore to them again 🙂 ) You can also go and delete your 'Legacy Replica' job as well if you want, as you should probably never run this again.
And there you go. You should be all setup with your new VMware Replica job that is able to take advantage of all of the new and enhanced replication features that Veeam Backup and Replication v6 has to offer. Again and as always feel free to leave any comments, questions, concerns or corrections in the comments box below.


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5 beauty hacks for jet setters
Looking great while traveling is a new necessity because, let's be honest, the pictures from your trip (and there will be lots) are bound to turn up on at least one of your social media feeds. And the last thing you want to do is post a pic of yourself with faded lips, sallow skin or haggard hair. So whether you're a seasoned traveler or very rarely get away, we've got a few tricks to keep you looking flawless while on the go.
Here are five life-changing hacks that will ensure your travel beauty game (and your Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds) stays on point.
1. Freshen Up With Makeup Towelettes
Makeup remover is a must-have for every stylish traveler's Dopp kit. (Use generic hotel bar soap? Not a chance!) But rather than haul a bottle of liquid remover in your checked luggage, stash a pack of towelettes in your carry-on. You can use them classically, of course -- to remove your makeup at the end of the day or (ta-da!) to freshen up mid-flight. Our go-to: RevitaLift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes. Not only do these miracle wipes remove makeup and dirt, but they also exfoliate to help you look fresh and glowy from the moment you land.
2. Set Your Makeup Before an Excursion
When you're trying to pack in a day chock-full of sightseeing, a rendezvous back at the hotel to touch up your makeup before dinner isn't exactly in the plans. The fix: Use a lightweight setting spray before you venture out. If you do it right (shake, then spray five times in an X and T motion), you should expect your makeup look to be smudge-free, melt-free and, most important, stress-free all day and night. If you want to play it extra safe, use long-wear foundation and long-wear lipstick, too!
3. Boost Your Blowout With Dry Shampoo
The best way to combat an oily scalp and limp hair is with a dry shampoo spray. Plus, if you're traveling for a long weekend, you might be able to get away with not packing shampoo or conditioner. More room for shoes. Score.
4. Pack Your Own Pillowcase
A sneaky way to help your skin retain its moisture while you're away (at home, too) is to sleep on a silk pillowcase. The natural fabric is highly absorbent but won't feel damp. In other words, it will soak up perspiration but still let your skin breathe. Add a nighttime cream to your evening routine to help boost cell renewal for a double punch of skin-plumping power.
5. Extend Your Manicure With Oils and Top Coat
Pre-trip plans usually involve a manicure or a pedicure (sometimes both). And whether you're a DIY nail gal or prefer to get your digits done at a salon, there are a few tricks we've picked up from our favorite pro nail artist, Tom Bachik. Beyond how to master lust-worthy nail art, he told us that the easiest way to freshen up a dull coat (and prevent chipping) is to reseal the nail with a new layer of top coat two to three days after your initial polish. Then, simply hydrate the cuticle with a secret double agent -- facial oil.


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My friend Jerry makes these really beautiful, custom, carved and painted signs. He can make you a sign with anything on it! He's a genius! (Just ask him!) http://chathamwindandtime.com
Those pictures of Rana are oh-so gorgeous. And yes, she really is that stunning in real life. It takes a special eye to catch all that pulchritude on camera, however, and Pam Jones is the woman with the eye. So, if you've got something beautiful and you require an image to convey its fabulousness to the world, go to http://www.pamjonesphotography.com
We sell some of our jewelry at craft shows as well as on our online store. But we're also carried at some fabulous shops and galleries. Perhaps one of these is a little closer to home for you!
If you represent a Retail Shop or Gallery and are interested in carrying Amee Runs with Scissors Fine-Art Jewelry, please contact
Amee K. Sweet-McNamara at 603.759.0083
Who Do We Love?
Interested in drop-dead gorgeous, custom-made headpieces (you know--for, like, bridal or prom or your next inauguration)? Check out my best friend, Caryn's website... http://www.carynwellsdesigns.com
I never thought that I would be well into my 30's before I met somebody who made me think, "I want to be just like her when I grow up!" Victoria Tane is my neighbor but also a mentor and a friend. Look at her amazing jewelry featuring recycled materials and "stuff you just can't get anymore" - it's vintage with a twist... http://www.victoriatane.com


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Are you considering selling your home because you are relocating? Or perhaps you are experiencing a financial crisis, and you need to let your house go, so you will have the money to solve the problem. Whatever the reason for you putting your house up for sale is, you should know that this task can be difficult if you don't know what to do and where to start. So, it is important that you do your homework, know what the process involves, and learn about the things that you need to do to get your home sold faster.
Selling a house
Here are important reminders that can help you sell your house quickly:
Advertise online
Did you know that the percentage of people who are looking for houses to buy online is higher than those who get in their cars and go from one location to another? This is why it would be a good idea for you to start advertising your property online. There are various websites that you can visit if you wish to place some ads. All you have to do is to send the texts and images that you would like to appear on the advertisement, and the company will do the rest. As easy as that!
Improve the condition of your house
One important thing that you have to consider doing once you have decided to sell your house is to inspect it and see if there are improvements that you need to make. You can have a pest control company come over and make sure that there is no pest infestation in the house. You can also check the windows, doors, HVAC system, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and other areas of the house and see if they require repairs. Improving the outdoor space will also help increase your home's market value.
Show your home
Showing your home to potential buyers is a crucial stage. So, if you have an appointment with an interested buyer, make sure that you will be there on time, without fail. The more people you show your house to, the higher are your chances of getting it sold pretty soon.
Come up with a reasonable price
Home buyers, nowadays, are also doing their homework when it comes to the cost of houses. So, it is essential that you come up with a reasonable price for your home. Never go too high. Otherwise, home buyers will just cross you out from their lists.


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Why not publish your thoughts on how that anime turned your life around (for better or worse), your all-time favorite waifu or your top 5 spots to visit in Japan?
Whether you're knee deep in mecha marathons, Japanese news, anime binge watching or just good old fandom reading, we'd like to hear about it. Perhaps you could inspire other people to procrastinate in more awesome ways.
Odds are, you have a passion for some of the weirder entertainment out there, and you never really had a chance to gush out your thoughts – except for trying to explain your friends about your new Japanese café obsession.
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Or perhaps you have something completely different in mind, that you think would fit well on our blog. In any case: Let. Us. Know. Click the [CONTRIBUTE]-button on our top menu bar and get your thoughts out there.


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Meet the Guernsey Supporter Group
The Guernsey Supporter Group have been running for over 30 years, with a committee of 14 people ranging in age from 20 to over 80 years old! The group has organised a huge range of activities including collecting stamps and foreign money, plant sales, afternoon teas, quizzes, sponsored walks, garden parties and family fun afternoons.They raise over £30,000 for various projects and appeals every year.
The group is very involved with the local community and invite ActionAid teachers to take assemblies and lessons in local schools, helping to give young people a better understanding of what life is like for the less privileged.
"It's great to work with people who are all helping others. We have the common goal of helping ActionAid in its aim to eradicate poverty." David Hughes, Chairman, Guernsey Supporter Group
How your money helps
raised by teaming up with your community could help provide a basic shelter 20 children.
raised from a cake sale could give a girl a hot meal every day for a year.
raised from a gig or garden party could provide classes for two children for a year.
How your support helps
ActionAid is setting up women's cooperatives around the world, so that women are able to work together to change their lives for good.
Jacqueline is a member of the Tuzamure Ageseke Cooperative in Rwanda. ActionAid helped Jacqueline's cooperative to buy a corn milling machine, which enables the women to generate their own income. But the cooperative doesn't just offer financial support - it also offers emotional support, which Jacqueline says has helped to turn her life around.
Ideas and inspiration
Need some inspiration on what sort of fundraiser to organise as a group? Check out our top tips and ideas below.
Advice on how to set up an ActionAid group
Interested in starting a group but not sure where to start? Download our free guide here.
Pay in sponsorship money online
Thank you so much for your incredble support — you are changing lives, for good.
Contact us
If you have any questions about your event, or need any extra support with your fundraising, just get in touch with us!
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LG GW550 is a new WM-powered smartphone with QWERTY keyboard
Yesterday LG announced a new business-oriented smartphone at CommunicAsia 2009, the GW550. The handset comes in a candybar form-factor and features front-facing QWERTY keyboard. Its overall design reminds of the Nokia E71x, but the similarities end here. The LG GW550 runs Windows Mobile Standard and has a non-touch-sensitive 2.4-inch display with QVGA resolution. Other features of the smartphone include 3MP camera, stereo speakers, HSDPA 7.2Mbps (HSUPA 2.0Mbps) connectivity and 1300mAh battery. The GW550 will be a quad-band GSM with global 3G support, but unfortunately, information on release dates and pricing has not been provided by the manufacturer.
source: LG and Tech2
source: LG and Tech2
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posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:43 0
1. vstylezz510 (Posts: 2; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
what the hell?? it looks like the nokia e71?? come on LG! can't think of ideas on your own huh????
posted on 30 Jun 2009, 21:45 0
2. mbldev (Posts: 4; Member since: 20 Jun 2009)
This new GW550 looks like a very good windows mobile edition for LG. We are seeing a lot of these type of phones this summer and I think it will be interesting to see how these end up doing in a highly saturated and segmented market.
posted on 01 Dec 2010, 11:00 0
3. john (unregistered)
comfortable smartphone.
LG GW550 is a new WM-powered smartphone with QWERTY keyboard


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This is full-bodied chilean is silky smooth and extremely flavourful! Combine with grilled red meat and enjoy!
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- Excellent wine! Very well balanced, rich cab! - Ivan
- We drank this at the table of Los Contreras in Chile. Woodsy but very smooth, dark & rich and hint of sweet @ very end.


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|Temperate or tropical hills
Source: Mother of Flies, pg(s). 80-81
A calikang is a large, blue, six-armed monstrous humanoid that can survive in suspended animation, typically tasked to guard treasure vaults, harems, and castles.[1]
According to legend, when the god Vineshvakhi, a deity of guardians and protector of celestial treasures and harems and one of the thousand deities of Vudra, failed to prevent an asura raid, he cut off the six fingers of his hand and threw them down to the earth. The calikangs crawled from the devastated craters where these fingers fell.[1]
Calikangs feel an innate sense of shame about Vineshvakhi's failing, and expect members of their species to atone for it by offering its service as guardian. Although this service is generally expected to last for a century, many unscrupulous characters manipulate the calikang's unique perspective into securing much longer periods of servitude.[1]
Calikangs generally stand about 14 feet tall and weigh 4,000 pounds.[1]
Habitat & EcologyEdit
Calikangs are very rare, since so many of their members have been taken as guards. Calikang tribes dwell in temperate and tropical Vudrani foothills, or elsewhere in inhospitable jungles, swamps, or deserts.[1]
Calikangs grow from infancy to adulthood over a period of a week, in which they undergo nightmares and painful moltings that only half of infants survive. The birth of a calikang child is an occasion of great celebration and vigilance by the entire tribe, which culminates in a great feast of the new member's molted skin and bones. The creatures can survive for 200 years, or much longer through suspended animation, although most young calikangs wander off to seek roles as guardians.[1]
Calikangs can absorb magical energy for healing and blast opponents with energy rays from their eyes and mouth. During their periods of suspended animation, they are conscious and aware of the passage of time, but do not age or need to breathe or eat.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Greg A. Vaughan. (2010). Mother of Flies. Mother of Flies, p. 80-81. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-199-2


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Fiona Creech
Everyone loves spacious rooms, but there are times when a room can actually be too big and the result is that the space feels cold and impersonal. If a dining room is very large, gathering around the table can feel more like a conference than an inviting dining experience.
Insulate Basement Walls for Comfort & Energy Savings
Fiona Creech
When you have an unfinished basement you realize what a mother lode of unused space you have beneath your feet. A finished basement can give you extra living space for a media room, entertainment area, teen or kid's hangout, or even an extra bedroom or two.
Door Maintenance Improves Function and Appearance
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Replacing windows or doors in your home can be an expensive undertaking, so it is a good idea to properly maintain the doors in your home to get as many years of good use from them as possible. Exterior door will probably need a little more attention than your interior doors, because they have to deal with the harsh, outdoor elements.
Leather Flooring - Bringing Warmth & Refinement to Your Home
Lauren Spencer
Combined with rich woods or modern steel, leather floors add class and comfort to any area. Offices, galleries, yachts, clubs, libraries, living rooms, and conference rooms are typical areas that can be enhanced by leather flooring.
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Martin Henderson
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Decorating an Extremely Long Wall Space
Jilda Peterson
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Condo and Loft Owners: A Springtime To-Do List
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Basic Steps for Installing a Skylight
Jilda Peterson
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Finish Your Room with Custom Window Fashions
Jilda Peterson
Gorgeous custom created window treatments will add the final touch to one of the various rooms of your house. On the market today, you will find that there are multitudes of window treatments available for your selection.
Spring Updates for the Family Room
Fiona Creech
Once the long winter months have ended, most people are ready to bring a touch of spring into the family room. When spring finally arrives, it simply feels great to open the windows, let in some fresh air, and listen to the birds cheerfully chirping.
Selecting Caulk Colors
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A couple of posters and trailers for the haunting and oddly creepy Martha Marcy May Marlene have appeared online
We've already gotten a fairly straightforward trailer for Sean Durkin's feature directorial debut MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE, and now we've been treated to two more - one from the perspective of 'Martha' (Elizabeth Olson) and the other from the perspective of 'Patrick' (John Hawkes). It's pretty clever.
Even more clever from a marketing point of view are these two posters for the film. Both feature big ol' QR codes that when scanned take you to its character's respective trailer. They're not exactly aesthetically pleasing, but they're certainly eye-catching and interesting, whether you know anything about QR codes or not. You can check out the two trailers below (I like the Patrick/John Hawkes one best), courtesy of The Film Stage.
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE opens October 21st.
Synopsis: MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE stars Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a damaged woman haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, who struggles to reassimilate with her family after fleeing a cult.
|Extra Tidbit:
|Check out Chris Bumbray's glowing review of the film from Sundance RIGHT HERE.
|Entertainment Weekly, The Film Stage


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|sweater: anthro, shirt: uo, jeans: levi's, necklace: thrifted, boots: franco sarto
You guys. This week has been crazay.
You may or may not have noticed there was no We Likey Wednesday this week...
This is madness, we tell you.
This is madness, we tell you.
So instead, mostly because we got lazy, we're giving you our favorites from Pinterest this week.
Close enough, right?
And there you go.


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Dental disease is one of the most common problems we see in veterinary practice. It affects over 87% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of three. Like human teeth, there are a variety of causes and well as different degrees of severity of dental issues.
The most common problem we see in our pets are plaque, tartar and gingivitis. As it is for us, often these are accumulated over time. If we can catch these early enough in the disease process, a dental scale and polish may be all that is required. If the disease progresses, causing damage to the teeth, it may then need extraction. Extreme cases of dental disease may even cause problems to the bones of the mouth.
X-rays are often helpful in determining what is occurring to the teeth under the gum lines as well. For example in the x-ray below you can see that there there is a tooth missing but part of the root has remained. It would not be possible to see this with the naked eye.
There are many different ways we can minimise dental issues. The most effective method is brushing teeth. Daily brushing involves using a toothbrush (animal ones are most useful) with a pet toothpaste. Note: Please ensure that a pet toothpaste is used as human toothpaste contains fluoride which is designed to be spat out.
Other products available which may help include: dental dry food, chews, liquid solutions and gels. There are also many other causes of dental problems, which our vets will be able to discuss with you.
Pet Smile Month
During the month of November, we are having a promotion, which includes free dental checks and 15% discount off dental products. If you wish to discuss further, please don't hesitate to contact your nearest clinic.


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Facebook is under attack again from the cyber criminal
community. Lolbot.Q malware is using Facebook to
hijack user's accounts and we've just seen Asprox.N
(we do love the names the security vendors give new
malware), is a nasty trojan that comes attached to
an email as a downloadable file which is targeting
Facebook users.
The trojan sends a message that informs you that
your Facebook account is being used to spam other
Facebook accounts and that your password has been
In order to retrieve the information you have to open
the attached file. The attached file is labelled Facebook_
details.exe which when opened allows the virus to send
spam to your various friends.
Source: ID Theft Protect
Home Security Times Malware hijacking Facebook user accounts


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Stylish grooming, metrosexual or modern man, call it whatever you want, but the truth is that a large number of men are taking care of their physical appearances and can go to any extent to achieve a polished look. Not so long ago, tweezing, plucking, waxing, and threading were considered a woman's thing but men are fast trespassing this field. Previously hair removal techniques were associated with females and being a male your body hairs remained untouched, but not anymore!
While shaving might be relatively quick, the chances of nicks, cuts and unsightly bumps are pretty high for most men, especially on a busy morning. If you're sick of shaving, waxing, plucking and any other form of hair removal, it might be time to consider something much less time-consuming and lot more effective – FDA approved laser hair removal. Hair laser removal is a replacement for all other forms of hair removal out there. Say goodbye to waxing, sugaring, threading etcetera. The procedure is noninvasive and all undesirable hair are completely eliminated from the body quickly and efficiently leaving in its wake smooth and silky skin with no visible bumps, cuts or irritations. More importantly with laser hair removal, there is no downtime.
The highly skilled and licensed specialists at Spark Laser Center combine their knowledge; experiences and FDA approved state-of-the –art technology to produce the desired results. Come visit us to discuss your specific needs and we will help you choose a treatment plan that works best for you. Our dedicated staff of specialist will be glad to assist you.
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This contest will run from today 10-13-09 to next Tuesday 10-20-09 6pm pacific time.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Johnny's Great Caesar Garlic Spread & Seasoning Giveaway
This contest will run from today 10-13-09 to next Tuesday 10-20-09 6pm pacific time.
20 comments:
- Coleen's Recipes said...
My all time favorite has to be crusty (broiled) garlic bread.
- October 14, 2009 at 1:36 AM
- Space Monkey 1138 said...
I looove garlic! It makes everything better!
- October 14, 2009 at 1:54 AM
- Karen said...
I would love to try the garlic seasoning. Currently I put grill seasoning - specifically Montreal Chicken Blend - on everything. Yum
- October 14, 2009 at 3:22 AM
- Bethie said...
Are you by chance related to Cheryl? She mentioned Johnny's product in a previous post about how much her sister swears by it. LOL!! I can't find it anywhere here in my neck of the woods. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
- October 14, 2009 at 3:45 AM
- Toby said...
I love garlic and use garlic all the time.. garlic powder, garlic salt. This product sounds awesome... I haven't seen it around. Thanks
- October 14, 2009 at 5:39 AM
- Bovine Bubbles and Hogwash LTD said...
I think my favorite seasoning right now is lime juice and cumin. I think it spices things up just right
- October 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM
My favorite seasoning is a homemade blend of garlic salt, onion salt, pepper and accent - not healthy - but super yummy!
- October 14, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- teresa said...
what a fun giveaway! i'm a huge fan of garlic salt, i put it on everything!
- October 14, 2009 at 9:59 AM
That sounds tasty! Garlic is one of my favorite things ever, so I'd love to try that spread. I use Montreal steak seasoning in almost everything, as well as garlic salt! If it's savory, it's gonna have one or both of those seasonings.
You can find me at kate.barrington (a) gmail.com
- October 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Inks4fun said...
I have only tried the garlic spread, most recently adding it to my pizza dough, boy did that give it the boost it was needing. Thanks for the chance to win.
- October 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM
- Kristen J said...
The Great Caesar Garlic Spread sounds delicious! My favorite spice has to be just regular ol' garlic powder. I looovvveee garlic and on those days that the recipe calls for garlic cloves and I am short, garlic powder seems to do the trick perfectly. I can't get enough of garlic flavor. :-)
- October 14, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- Cheryl said...
I use garlic and onion in a majority of my recipes. Love garlic especially.
- October 15, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Jimbob said...
I love love love Kernel Season's white cheddar popcorn seasoning and regular johnny's season salt :) I use the popcorn seasoning in a ton of stuff though :)
- October 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
One of my newest favorite spices is smoked paprika, it makes a great flavored butter. Thanks for the chance!!
- October 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- April and Ashley said...
I love Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning. Thanks for the giveaway!
- October 17, 2009 at 8:05 AM
I'm always making garlic bread and love to try different combo's. I've never seen this product in southern Maryland. My go to seasoning is Montreal Steak Salt for steaks. They have a hamburger blend now that's to die for!
- October 18, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Puppydogs said...
I would say my favorite seasoning is garlic powder....I know kinda boring but you can do so much with it....adding this and that...
- October 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Love when that happens! I got your Venom drinks - I'll give you a shout out in my post tonight (unless I have to work late, then tomorrow!).
- October 19, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Ginger said...
I am garlic all the way but the salmon seasoning sounds unique and YUMMY! Ilove your blog by the way!
- October 20, 2009 at 4:25 AM
- garlica sarımsak hapı yorumlar said...
All meals are rich in vitamin a garlic flavor and adds a natural antibiotic and he is good in my swine flu
- December 7, 2009 at 2:42 AM


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Difficult to forecast what will be the attendance during the next 10 days. Economy is not the only factor. Weather too. Not only in Daytona, but also up-north where a brutal winter may incite many to flee for some sun and fun. Historically very snowy winters are good for Daytona Bike Week. But in this economy context and with the US northeast completely paralyzed, will it be true again? Here the forecast in Daytona is quite chilly for the season with temperatures ranging from 38 F to 62 F but mostly sunny skies (except possibility of rain tomorrow Saturday).
Anyway, like during the last 4 years, hotel vacancy signs can be seen everywhere, from Ormond Beach to Smyrna Beach and from Daytona to Orlando. Evidently, not because of lack of interest for all things motorcycle. So many during the last weeks told me about their frustration of not being able to make it… Do you remember the time when we had to reserve our rooms 1 year in advance?
Driving up and down A1A you can't avoid to notice the number of merchants and hotels closed down and boarded due to foreclosures. Quite depressing. A couple of friends from Europe tell me that they are shocked by this observation and that it looks worse that what they imagined from their local countries. So, what's new this year? A resurgence of Daytona Beach Street and of its Riverfront Park. In big part you can thank Harley-Davidson Motor Company for giving back some "motorcycle life" to a place called "Custom Lane" until 2004 and turned into "Tee-shirts & Sunglasses Alley" during the last 5 years. Harley-Davidson doesn't show anymore its new models and parts at the Ocean Center (replaced by the Cycle World International World Motorcycle Show), and moved its semi trucks downtown to the Riverfront Park. Indian Motorcycle is not too far away, their show truck and new models sitting front of their new Daytona dealership.
Consequent to Harley-Davidson move, the official Harley Ride-In Show to benefit MDA on Wednesday March 3rd will happen for the 1st time on Beach Street (registration from 9am to noon, 14 judging categories, awards at 4pm handed out by Willie G.). To visit vendors and custom builders, the 3 other poles of attractions are the International Speedway, the Limpnickie Lot in Daytona South on Ridgewood Avenue and of course Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson in Ormond Beach getting extra animation thanks to a Rat's Hole multi-event at the Coca Cola Pavilion. Destination Daytona remains the magnet that seems to attract each biker in town for at least one visit during each rally. And for those loving racing, the 69th Daytona 200, the prestigious season-opening event to the AMA Pro Racing season will be held at night on Friday night, March 5th. The Daytona Supercross, will be held on Saturday night, March 6th.
Some vendors and most media representatives I know, and I know them all, are on a budget and will arrive in Daytona only on Monday or Tuesday… So, Bike Week seems to return to a 1 week long event. Because of the economic times we are living, it may be better this way, making the event less costly and more profitable for all those who participate as professionals. More to come after most vendors are set up at their displays, hopefully this evening.


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Webster expects Bulldog baseball team to battle for playoff spot
Jimmy Webster's message to his team after Tuesday's 15-2 loss to Lubbock High in the opening District 4-4A game of the season was simple. It was just one of 15 district contests the Bulldogs will play. They must improve, but there's time to get better.
With virtually a new team after heavy losses to graduation from last year's playoff squad, Webster expects Plainview to battle for one of the district's four playoff spots this year.
"I feel strongly about being a playoff team," Webster said. "Where we'll end up obviously is gonna be hashed out as we go. Without a doubt, I feel we have the capabilities to be a strong playoff team."
Brent Silvas is one of the few returnees for the Bulldogs. He played right field in Tuesday's opener and is expected to be one of their top pitchers throughout the season. Paxstyn Oldfield is back, but has moved across the diamond from third base, where he played last year, to first base. Webster also has Ryan DeLeon at third base and Sean Sanchez in left field, players who got into a few games at those positions last season. Other than that, it's a whole new team.
Webster said his relatively young troops must translate strong practices into strong game efforts.
"We're new everywhere across the board," Webster said. "We're gonna need to be able to perform on the field during games like we are in practice. One of the things about practice, we try to make it as close to a game situation as possible so the things they see in a game aren't new."
Webster said a strength for his team is its athleticism.
"We're pretty athletic," Webster said. "And we've got to be able to utilize that as far as team speed and athleticism. I feel like we'll be able to pitch pretty well."
Webster said if his team can get strong pitching and play good defense, it should be in the hunt. Those were two areas where the Dogs had trouble Tuesday. Three pitchers were tagged for 19 hits and 15 runs and Plainview committed four errors on the field.
"(Tuesday) wasn't a situation where I plan on us being," Webster said. "I think we'll be able to pitch well and we're defending better. That's the mantra, be able to pitch and defend."
Webster said Frenship is probably the team to beat in the district. Last year the Bulldogs came within two outs of beating the Tigers and winning the district championship on the final day of the regular season. But the Tigers rallied for two runs in the seventh inning to squeeze out a 2-1 victory and the district title.
The Bulldogs are capable of playing with good teams, Webster said.
"Probably the two best teams we've played, El Paso Americas and Tascosa, we beat," Webster said. "We can play at a high level. We've just got to develop consistency to be able to do that day in and day out."
The coach is hoping the final two games of Plainview's three-game set with Lubbock High are different than the opener. The teams return to the field at 7 p.m. Friday in Lubbock before finishing up at 1 p.m. Saturday in Plainview.


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Thursday, 29 January 2015
Poem: Winter moon
22 comments:
Imaginative write...we always powerful while in love. xReplyDelete
oh, this story...I love "the heavy winter moon has been sitting on your brows" and the sense of refuge in love.ReplyDelete
Love is a potent magic brew it can change anything.ReplyDelete
wonderful subtleties.ReplyDelete
Wonderful imagery..and the last line makes me believe s/he will certainly prevailReplyDelete
Without that palm full, I would hibernate the winter away, without that palmful I would grow too old too soon. Lovely.ReplyDelete
I think wandering in our memories we can find the strength to go forth.. much like that butterfly.. strong metaphor.ReplyDelete
love can indeed see us through...and all it takes is a palm full....smiles...ReplyDelete
why is it that at night our thoughts run wild?
A comforting hiding place along with love is a good thing indeed.ReplyDelete
I too liked the image of the caterpillar turning into a butterfly and the hope it carries.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 February 2015 at 15:55
This made me smile. What a beautiful and positive poem. Thank you for your visit.:)ReplyDelete
Ah, love still stands to be the most powerful of all.. i like your take at the image... well done!ReplyDelete
- ksm
Lovely metaphor for transformation ... when love prevails, it changes our perspective, it sets us free like the butterfly :)ReplyDelete
The recognition of situation and assurance of survival are respectful and encouraging.ReplyDelete
I like all the imaginative images in this and the ending. Thank you for visiting my blogReplyDelete
Love that ending, there is strength and courage to continue with the journey ~ReplyDelete
Your writing here feels so emotive and subtle--beautifully penned!ReplyDelete
Just a lovely read.....I am looking at that moon right now NatašaReplyDelete
"the heavy winter moon has been sitting on your brows" - what a beautiful poem this is, Natasa.....love the closing encouragement at the end: you will prevail.ReplyDelete
Beautiful poem! I love the ending so full of hope and assurance. You have some really lovely lines here.ReplyDelete
Lovely write! I really like your comforting place Natasa. :)ReplyDelete
Great poem, I like the imagery.ReplyDelete


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Quite a few of Vaporessos mods have pretty unique looks I'd say, and the Target mods are no exception. Both the Pro and the Mini versions comes in at least 5 different colors, some of which I would not use publicly under any circumstances. But others look pretty cool, and luckily the Mini Kit provided for this review was the silver/stainless steel version, which I think is one of the best looking ones.
In the box
- Target Mini Mod
- Guardian tank
- SS ceramic coil head 0.5 Ohm (installed in tank)
- SS ceramic coil head 0.6 Ohm
- USB Charging cable
- Two different drip tips
- User manual
- Dimensions: 36.5 x 24.2 x 58.1 mm
- Weight: 93g
- Temperature Range: 100℃-315℃/200F-600F
- Output Wattage: 5-40W
- Suitable Atomizer: VW:0.15Ω-5Ω / VT:0.1Ω-1.0Ω
- Standby Current: ﹤30uA
- Voltage range: 0-9V
- Battery Cell: Lithium 1400mAh Built in
- Safety: Set to prevent overvaping, overheating, and with child lock function
- Casting: Zinc Alloy and Stainless Steel
- Thread: 510 Thread
- Display: 0.49" OLED
- 2ml capacity
- Pyrex glass tank
- Direct-lung-hit and Mouth-to-lung drip-tips
- Top filling
- Leak-free design
- TPD-compliant
- Double child locking mechanism
- Adjustable airflow control
- Available in black and stainless steel
- CCELL-GD (Giant Dual) Ceramic Coil (Comes in 0.15, 0.5 and 0.6 Ohms)
The Target mod, and the mini version I've got here, does have somewhat of a futuristic look, which I think is kind of cool. It's a way to differentiate itself from other mods. There is quite a lot of button rattle though, especially on the fire button. Not something I think about whenever I pick it up, but it does make it feel a bit cheaper than it could have felt, cause other than that both the tank and the mod feels pretty solidly built. The looks of the tank is quite nice as well. Nothing too fancy. When it comes to the 5 colors it comes in, I could have used 4 of them... guess the pink one is aimed at the ladies.
In use
Starting with the mod, it's pretty straight forward in use, and quite simple. Charge port is on the bottom. Personally I prefer it on the side so you can charge while it's standing straight up. Not a problem if you're using it with the Guardian tank that comes in the kit, cause that one does not leak any way you put it down, but some atties can leak if you leave them sideways for a longer period of time.
The menu system is very easy to use. There's a + and a - button for adjusting either wattage or temperature depending on what mode you're in, and there is a button below for selecting the mode. This one needs to be held down for a while to cycle between the different modes (Watt, Ni TC, SS TC, Ti TC and two configurable TC modes). You can also flip the screen upside down (or the other way around if you like) by holding down the + and - at the same time for a while. Those of you who have read some of my previous reviews will probably remember that I'm not a big fan of TC. I mean I don't mind it, I just prefer wattage mode. That said, I believe the SS TC works as intended. This is the only TC mode I've tested as the coils that comes with the tank are both SS coils.
The mod seems to have pass through functionality in a way, which means you are able to use it while charging. I don't think it charges while you press the button though since you need to give it a couple of minutes before you can vape it if the battery was dead when you plugged it in.
When it comes to the tank, this one is also quite straight forward in use, once you've managed to see the tiny writing on the the little piece on to that your drip-tip goes into that tells you that you need to twist it clockwise to unscrew it from the top cap (which needs to be done before you can unscrew the top-cap). The top-cap on mine is pretty tight so I need to use quite a lot of force to unscrew it (which is done counter-clockwise). Once you've got the top cap and the drip-tip piece back on you can twist the top cap clockwise to adjust the airflow. You can either make the big airhole a bit smaller or you can twist it even further to reveal two even smaller holes for you MTL vaping needs. You need to use quite a lot of force to adjust the air flow as well. To be totally honest I'm not that happy with this top filling mechanism. You need to unscrew two pieces to fill which is ... well one more than on most tanks, and you shouldn't be bothered to use that much force to adjust air flow and unscrew the top cap to fill it. Once you get the top cap off though, it's easy to fill with big holes for your juice and changing the coil head is quite straight forward.
The flavour and vapor production that the Guardian tank gives you is pretty good to be honest. Nice, crisp flavour and decent vapor production. It's no RTA, but very nice for a sub-ohm tank. There's plenty of air for direct lung hits if you have the air flow fully open, and you can use it as a mouth to lung tank if you prefer that.
The mod seems to deliver the wattage... in a way. I've only tested it against a DNA200 device, both set to 30 watts, just to see how it feels. It does feel like the DNA200 gives you more power, which could be explained by the fact that the DNA200 measures the resistance to 0.56 Ohms while the Target ways 0.43. Quite a bit difference there. The DNA200 costs quite a lot more. Anyway, assuming that the DNA200 is pretty accurate (it should be at that price), I'd say that the resistance measurements on the Target could have been better. Then again, crank up the watts a bit more on the Target and you get pretty good results on that one as well. It delivers more than enough power for the Guardian tank.
Pros and cons
+ Flavour and vapor production is quite good
+ Decent battery time for such a small mod
+ Nice display and simple menu system
+ Unique design
+ Size.... if you're looking for something small that is
+ No leaking
- Measuring of resistance could have been better
- Top filling mechanism not my favourite, see above
Now despite the cons I've mentioned in this review, I do like Target Mini Vape kit quite a bit. It's small, does not leak at all and have a decent battery, making it a really nice kit to bring along on a night out or on short trips out and about. Battery life is better than both my COV Mini Volt and Nugget, and it does provide you with nice clean flavour on your short trips and nights out. (NOK 599,- at friskedrag.no)
The product reviewed was provided by Friske Drag.
- All my reviews are my honest opinion even if I am affiliated with the company manufacturing or selling the product.
- This review does not contain affiliate links.


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I make jokes. About EVERYTHING. Even politics and religion. So please keep in mind that no matter how insulted you may be, it's a joke. And I'm never making fun of anyone. Again, it's a joke. If I insult you, you'll know it. You'll at first feel a kind of shock you never felt before, followed by a deep sense of betrayal and abandonment with possible seizures at any point in the process. Then you'll cry. For Days, Weeks, Months in a few cases. You will never be the same. You'll regret whatever brought about me insulting you and beg for forgiveness. I will of course say, "Don't worry about it, we're good," And you will check every single future post so it never happens again. :D
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In the Christian community (ESPECIALLY online) there is a lot of controversy over celebrating Halloween, and whether or not to "do" Santa Claus.
In our house Matt (my husband) and I have compromised (which is what Halloween & Santa have in common 🙂 ) on what and how we celebrate. Our children are still very young (3.5, 15 months & 2 months), so this is the first time that we have really had to make a decision. Matt grew up celebrating Halloween, going trick or treating, and believing in Santa; I did not. I went trick or treating one time, when I was three years old (And I was an incredibly cute Barbie, thankyouverymuch, complete with the late 80's plastic mask), and I have always known the truth about Santa Claus. My parents told me about Saint Nicholas and that it was lots of fun to pretend, but that Christmas is about Jesus' birth. And (very importantly) NOT to tell other children that Santa doesn't exist, because it's up to their parents to talk to them about it.
When Matt and I sat down to talk about what we would do as a family he assumed we would do things the way he always had, and I assumed we would do things the way I always had. In the end though, following my husband's leadership in our home, while still expressing how strongly I felt about things, was much more important than simply having my way. So what do we do? I gave in on Halloween and he gave in on Christmas :). The children may dress up and go trick or treating (the picture at the top of this post is the girls being ladybugs on Halloween last year, even though we didn't go anywhere), and we explain to them about Saint Nicholas (real), and Santa Claus (pretend). We don't do anything scary for Halloween (witches, ghosts, etc), and we focus on Jesus at Christmas, while still reading Christmas books & watching DVD's where Santa is the main character, just for fun.
(The girls & my parents, Christmas 2012)
I want to make sure to say-this is what works for our family; what you do in your family may be very, very different on either end of the spectrum, and you will get no judgement from me whatsoever! I just wanted to share what works for us in this season that is approaching where so many are conflicted about what to do. I encourage you to pray about the matter, and then stand firm in your decision no matter what opposition you may recieve! How do you celebrate Halloween and Christmas? (And why?) Please leave a comment, I would love to know! (Or if you have any questions about the details of how we came to our decision then ask away-I didn't want to make the post too long!)


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I have been known to rush in where those so-called angels fear to tread. But virtue and vice aside, there's nothing like a little risk taking when you've got nothing to lose. The economy may be down still, but blogs are cheap or even free, and, despite the fear they invoke in some would-be bloggers, are a great way to get your name out and promote yourself and/or your business, especially when times are tough and you may be stuck with more time than money.
The way to start blogging (happily for those who are a little timid) is to just read.
- Use services like Technorati, which rates blogs, to find those that are interesting.
- Search using Google or some other search engine to find individual blog posts that fit with what interests you.
- Pretend you are a potential customer looking for a product or service like yours.
As you search and read, jot down ideas that occur to you on a notebook or spreadsheet. Click on the links in blog posts, too. They'll lead you to some great places. There's also Stumble Upon, which makes suggestions for blogs based on criteria you set. Overall, in this phase you just want to explore the landscape without worrying too much about you and how you'll stack up once you start to write.
The next step, once you're comfortable with what's being said and who is saying it, is to start writing comments. Like all social media, blogs are opportunities to create conversation, and comments are opportunities for readers to get involved in what is being said. As a commenter, don't worry if you're not noticed right away. It takes time to establish yourself in a community no matter where you are, online or off. Don't try to shortcut the process by saying things just to insight controversy or to undermine others. It's not necessary to agree or even hide your outrage. Just consider that the people you are talking with online are people you could just as easily be talking with in person. Be nice and think about what you are saying before you press the post button.
This is also a good time to start writing blog posts. You may not be ready to post yet. Starting to write even without posting allows you to establish a routine and to create posts that may or may not make it onto your blog in the end, but will certainly help you get your ideas to a place where they can be refined and edited. If you don't know what to write, you might start by telling the story of what led you to your business or area of expertise. Write all you need to get your story out, but then be sure to edit. Brief posts–those that are 300 words or less–are more likely to be read. If something in a post is unclear, revisit it in another post to explain in more detail. You can also use installments to break up longer posts into logical sections.
Remember as you write, that your intention should not be to pitch a product, service, or even you and what makes you so great, but to provide people with information they may find useful. For this reason, you'll want to write pieces that demonstrate rather than describe your knowledge or expertise. Keep doing posts like this and people will recognize your value without you having to tell them.
It is tough waiting for business to come in, but blogging has made it easier than ever to establish your presence in the marketplace and especially to target your market. Sure, there are lots of blogs out there, but by choosing topics that pinpoint customer concerns you can cut out a whole lot of that competition, and be there with fresh content and worthwhile ideas when your customers search the Internet.


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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Chris Chris – the Overly Handsome Guy from Sales
In just about every organization I deal with, there always seems to be a bit of friction between sales and marketing. Anyone else have this issue…? The truth is, and coming from a life long sales person, some sales people can be described as self-absorbed or maybe as a prima-donna or display various personality traits that would identify one as a 'tool".
For all of the serious, professional sales people out there, please confirm that you are indeed NOT this person… Chris Chris, the overly handsome guy from sales…
Kevin Williams, CDIA+
Don't wait for Disaster to Strike! Be Prepared with Business Continuity Plans (For full functionality, click the slideshare button, lower left corner)
Value of the Customer Experience
Customer Experience (Cont)
Depending on the type of business or service you may not even know if or when you lose a customer. Studies show less than 4% of your customers will tell you if they are unhappy so depending on your follow-up process you may never know if you have a customer on the fence.
Here are the statistics on why businesses lose customers:
1% Die
3% Move away
5% Form other relationships
9% Leave for competitive reasons
14% Due to product dissatisfaction
68% Stop buying your product or service because of an attitude or feeling of indifference towards them by one or more persons representing the company.
Data from followupsuccess.com;
This quote goes directly to the discussion on valuing the customer experience. The point the author was making for this post was on creating a follow-up strategy – and I agree completely with this premise also. However, I suggest that starting from a better, stronger and more effective beginning position has a far greater outcome than what is essentially "damage control".
Going back to my previous posts on this topic, reference your most honest and raw feedback data you have – support… Support hears everything. Make sure that all written and verbal customer feed-back is evaluated by the decision makers in your office. Support has a very specific role – try to help the customer. They are typically not in the position to negotiate anything such as contracts, pricing, change orders and the like.
Getting that most valuable feed-back in the hands of the decision makers in your office will equip this group to intervene and mediate. You could cut that 68% down by half by simply listening and responding.
Kevin Williams, CDIA+


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President Barack Obama made an unscheduled visit Thursday to a Miami church popular with Cuban exiles as the U.S. moves toward re-establishing ties with Cuba.
The White House said Obama made the unannounced stop at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity to "honor the sacrifices that Cuban-Americans have made in their pursuit of liberty and opportunity as well as their extraordinary contributions to our country."
The president said "hola'' to a group of worshippers as he arrived and got a tour of the church.
The Miami shrine features a replica of a statue of the Virgin Mary known as Our Lady of Charity, which was found floating on the coast of Cuba by fishermen. The original statue is at the shrine of El Cobre near Santiago, Cuba.
Miami's politically powerful Cuban diaspora largely opposes the Obama administration's desire to lift the long-standing economic embargo on the Castro government. But four Democratic U.S. senators who visited Havana this week say there is growing support in Congress to lift the embargo, end the travel ban for U.S. citizens and promote economic engagement with Cuba.
Obama made history in December when he said his administration would seek to re-establish diplomatic ties with Cuba for the first time since 1961. U.S. and Cuban diplomats are working out the details of opening embassies in each other's capitals. Also, the president's visit Thursday came one day before a 45-day period expires for Congress to challenge Obama's decision to take Cuba off a list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Florida is just 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Cuba. For more than 50 years, its largest city, Miami, has been the primary destination for Cubans wanting to come to the U.S.
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Things get different when you stop trying to change people to fit your desires and simply let them be who they are. Women often complain about a man's propensity to run in to fix situations that they deem need solutions. But, I think perhaps we women are just as guilty.
Only it isn't situations that we think need our interference -- it's people.
How many women get involved with men and think, "If I can just get him to change this one thing, he'll be perfect?" And we apply that thinking to, not just men, but a myriad of different relationships.
I've a friend who used to say that often our strongest strengths and our deepest weaknesses are really different-extremed manifestations of the same character trait. A person who is deeply kind might also be a terrible pushover. Or a person who bleeds stubbornness might also possess strong determination.
So, really... when we try to wrangle a weakness out of the people we purport to love, are we also stripping them of their best strengths as well?
Of late, I suppose I've just come to the conclusion that I have enough issues of my own without needing to go around borrowing other people's, too. So I'm trying to love people for who they are, be as kind as I can, and let go of my needs to be right and in control.
I know that all sounds very goody-two-shoes and Pollyanna-esque. But, it isn't. I get frustrated. I get annoyed. I think that I know best. I get hurt.
I suppose that's when I make myself take a breath, go back to Square One, and think about who I want to be and how I want to treat people -- and then reset my path and my thoughts from there.
It isn't always easy. It usually isn't. But I think that it makes my heart calmer and happier ... and in the end, maybe that is easier.


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The Classic Doom 3 modification is a remake of the original Doom game, by id Software. The main emphasis is that of bringing the older game up to date in a modern graphics engine. The project makes use of all of Doom 3's advanced graphical features while retaining the feel and gameplay of the original game. The project will only cover the shareware levels due to many reasons that include the following : - We are bored of converting over peoples stuff and want to create something of our own. - The mod started off as a fun way to learn how to mod for Doom 3, and we all feel we have learnt what we need to make our own project. - A more minor reason is the legalities of remaking anything past the freely available shareware episode. Our latest build is version 1.3.1 which is the final version that we plan to release. This version is numbered 1.3.1 to reflect the fact that it has been tested to work with Doom 3 patch release 1.3.1, and thus works both with Doom 3 on steam and windows vista..
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Week 6 Actual = MTB 0 hours, Road 16.5 hours, Weights 0 hours, Hockey 1 hour.
Current Weight = 195 lbs.
A week of great weather made the trails too mushy to ride, but left a great opportunity for road riding. I am not a big fan of road riding, and given the choice I will always choose my MTB. However, the road bike is a great workout, and in my opinion is the best way to build endurance for the MTB. Plus, they are so fast and efficient when I do ride the road bike, it gives a bit of a rush. With the incredible weather this week, I took every free minute to get on the bike; much to my wife Heidi's great joy.
Tour de ButtertartFinished the week off on Saturday with a 112km (including the 15 km from my house to ride start at Domestique-Cafe in Dundas) group road ride. The idea of the ride is to hit several 'local' (local meaning within the 100km ride loop) bakeries along the way and consume buttertarts (really, in my extensive medical experience there has to be something either biologically or psychologically wrong with someone who does not like buttertarts). What a group to ride with! The ride was planned by GarageMonster and NerdGirl of MTBR Forum fame, and I think the fastest riders in the province showed (or just the people who had the greatest need for a buttertart!). Anyways my computer showed an average speed of 29 km/hr for the ride.
Mother Nature gave us dense fog and cool temperatures to make the start a challenge, but otherwise it was a great ride, fantastic workout; and finished in royal style with a couple of dark stouts at Domestique! And special thanks to Heidi, for coming to enjoy a latte while listening to the BS stories of a bunch of sweaty bikers and bailing out my exhausted arse with a ride home!
Homage to IceThis is a race promoted by Dan at SubstanceProjects. I did not plan on doing this race, because conditions at this time of year are normally tragic. However, there has been nothing normal about the weather this year, and my buddy Launchzone, who has been working on the west coast for the last 5 months (seriously!), is returning and has talked me into doing with race with him. So, ready or not, this will be my first race of the season (April 1st!).
Today, NewfieSteve and I are looking to ride at Turkey Point. Here's looking to another good week to ride!


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Hello My Smitten's
I have a bit of a challenge that I need your help with.
Does anyone know how I can ship nail polishes over seas? I have inquired with USPS, UPS, and Fed Ex and they all told me no. Now, I know folks ship polishes internationally all the time. What am I doing/saying wrong. Should I be untruthful when they ask me what I'm shipping? I just figured that since it is going over seas it will go through the x ray machine for customs, so they'll find out what is in the package anyway. HELP. If you don't feel comfortable replying in the comments section please email me.
Thanks for your help and stopping by :)
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Hunter was sooooo super excited to be surprised with his very own Marvel Superheros 12x12 paper pad, that he wanted to make something immediately!! :)
I have been seeing these Bag in a Box projects for a couple of weeks, but they seemed so tricky and time consuming so I have put off trying one... But the other day with an awesome inspiration post by fellow Memory Maze DT member Jodie, I finally decided to search around for a tutorial.. I found THIS VIDEO via Pinterest..
The bag is unbelievably EASY!!! Amazingly simple that absolutely ANYONE would be able to give this ago!! Yep, even a 5yr old Hunter! :)
I wasn't able to find a written tutorial, so have included some with photos below for anyone that wishes to have a go themselves too..
1. Start off with the base - 2 & 1/2 inches x 5 & 1/4 inches
Score 1/2 inch on all four sides.. Now place a small bit of tape on the corners, and cut one slice on the outside for each corner.. The corners will be folded on the OUTSIDE, not the inside of the box..
2- the side of the bag will be any size x 12 inches.. Depending on what size cards you intent to out inside it, will depend how high the bag will be.. This one is 5 & 1/2 inches x 12 inches.. (To fit 6 inch x 4 inch cards)
The Marvel bag is 3 & 1/2 inches x 12 inches.. (to fit 4 x 4 cards)
Place double sided tape down on the INSIDE of the bag, on the bottom and far right side..
3- take off tale and with the newly made box, start from about half way along one side and ROLL the box along the paper.. DO NOT CREASE at the corners as you go along, you're making a bag so it needs to be nice and smooth..
4- using 1/2 inch strips of matching cardstock, run them along the bottom and top of the bag..
5- cut another 12 inch strip.. This bag was 1/2 inch x 12 inch.. The Marvel bag was just under 1/2 inch wide.. Using a poker tool, punch a hole from the front of the bag into the inside so you can attach the handles and push a brad through.. Make sure the brad is split on the inside of the bag, as you use another 1/2 inch x 12 inch strip along the top inside of the bag also..
BAG IN A BOX IS NOW FINISHED!! You can either leave as is or decorate as your heart desires..
You can see that we have made some cards to match for the Marvel bag, however the cards for the other bag I can not show you just yet, as they are special one's made by my boys for their Grandma for her upcoming birthday..
I would love for you to drop by my Facebook crafting page at sometime..
Finally, a big thank you to ladies that I mentioned at the start of this post for their inspiring projects..
I hope you've enjoyed these creations.. Until next time, have fun scrapping.. Toni.. xoxo


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Press Day
It's that time year again where we gather together our latest designs and head to London to showcase our wonderful creations ready for the press, media, influencers and bloggers to have a sneak peek before we launch to the world across our site.
This seasons Press Day with our wonderful PR company Black Diamond was held in the ultra-cool 15 Bateman Street Soho, this is a light and airy location with plenty of space for each brand to display their collection perfectly.
Throughout the day, we were treated to delicious canapes accompanied by refreshing drinks and bubbly in the evening, every press day must!
We had the privilege of meeting some very lovely people from the blogger / influencer world and of course some fantastic stylists and editors of our favourite magazines. All of which had great feedback for us, which of course is always great to hear!
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Monday, January 21, 2013
"Google Me!": The Hot New Pick-Up Line?
(Oh, wait! She is...)
When I meet new people, and they get to asking all of those pesky introductory questions -- Where are you from? What do you do? A journalist? What kind? -- sometimes I scribble down my first name and surname (or write it, if we're online), and say, "Google me."
Last year, one guy in Bangkok who'd already gone out with me twice before he Googled me (per my instructions, of course), spent a half hour on the phone with me raving about the amount of space I took up in the search engine. "Twenty-two pages!" he marveled over and over, as if it was as note-worthy as winning an Oscar.
I tried to explain to him that any blogger who produces as much content as I do would get tons of Google mentions. It didn't make me a better, or more impressive, person. It's not like I'm Mary J. Blige or something. He wouldn't budge. It took a trip to the hospital later that evening for a dislocated shoulder (something for which I accepted full responsibility -- but you won't find that on Google) for him to change the subject.
I suppose as pick-up lines go, one could do a lot worse. ("Top or bottom?" and "Is it true that when you go black you never go back?" come immediately to mind -- and yes, I really did get the latter one the other day.) But then, there's something to be said for the old-fashioned way of getting to know somebody, slowly peeling away layers, until the core in revealed. Of course, Facebook and Twitter have already taken most of the mystery out of new relationships, so one doesn't even need to have a major Google presence to overshare too fast.
I'd be lying if I said there wasn't an ulterior motive besides my not wanting to explain the intricacies of what I do for the zillionth time. I figure Googling me is sort of like running a background check. Afterwards, a stranger whom I might want to be something more will know I'm legit and not a deranged ax murderer. I can't say I've never resorted to Googling a new acquaintance myself; nor can I say that a new acquaintance has ever suggested I do so. I wonder how turned off I'd be.
I once worked with a guy at Us Weekly who told me that every time a new employee reported to work, he did his homework by Googling them. That was why on my first day, he already knew way too much about me. And this was in 2002, well before people regularly went around doing things like Googling each other. If I hadn't liked my new colleague as much as I did, I probably would have thought he was kind of creepy (which is a realization I eventually came to, about a year into the gig). But I was kind of flattered that he'd taken the time to get to know me before actually getting to know me -- even if he did it for everyone in the office.
As far as I know, it's the last time anyone's ever Googled me unprompted -- which might be even sadder than using "Google me" as a hot new pick-up line. I'll have to remember to Google another one.
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"Tapster" for Opening Beer Cans
"Tapster" for Opening Beer Cans
- Description
- This unusual metal object, shaped like a small pitcher with a lid, becomes even more curious when the lid is raised and a sharp can opener is revealed in the lid's underside. Called the "Tapster," this device was made by Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., in Rome, New York, probably around 1934, after the repeal of Prohibition. Although it was never used extensively, the Tapster did offer consumers a somewhat refined way of serving canned beer: a can of beer is placed inside the device and, when the lid is closed, the opener pierces the can. The beer can then be poured out of the spout.
- As its name implies, Revere Copper and Brass was the direct descendant of the company founded by Paul Revere in 1801. Through its long history, the company has manufactured a variety of copper, brass, and stainless steel products. As of 2015, the company is still in business under the name Revere Copper Products, with headquarters in Rome, NY.
- This "Tapster" opener is part of a large collection of brewing material donated to the museum in 1967 by former brewmaster Walter Voigt, of Ruxton, Maryland, near Baltimore. Voigt's collection consists of objects and archival materials reflecting the history of brewing in the mid-Atlantic region between 1870 and the beginnings of consolidation and large-scale, industrial production in the 1960s. His correspondence reveals an interest in preserving the history of brewing in America before brewmasters were "replaced by chemical engineers and highly trained chemists in modern laboratories." Voigt's papers are housed in the museum's Archives Center, Collection #ACNMAH 1195, "Walter H. Voigt Brewing Industry Collection, 1935-1967."
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Measurements
- overall: 5 1/2 in x 6 1/4 in x 3 in; 13.97 cm x 15.875 cm x 7.62 cm
- ID Number
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- 276730
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- Credit Line
- Walter Voigt
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- Industry & Manufacturing
- Food
- Data Source
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The size of the support remains stable at the level of previous years, and it is 480 rubles.
This event is written in the register in accordance with Russian Federation's Government Decree №358 dated December 6, 2008 that is officially published.
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There had been rumblings the past couple of weeks of widgets being built into Windows Mobile 6.5, and now Microsoft has come clean — they're here.
From the Windows Mobile blog:
The interesting thing about our Widget Platform is that it allows them to look and feel, to the end user, as a normal standalone application does; they have their own start menu icon, they show up as an individual apps in task manager and, most importantly, they have full control of the SK menu bar as any other application would
Right now this is all kind of developer-oriented. Microsoft is making use of a new standard for widgets that you code monkeys can read more about here. The rest of us will have to make do with these screen caps for now, though we hope to learn more out of TechDays and TechEd the coming months.


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Not that you needed an excuse to imagine yourself back in college (and if you're in college still, don't even talk to us), but according to the Harvard Gazette, Amy Poehler will give the commencement speech to the 2011 graduating class from Harvard University in May.
Poehler joins an exclusive list of comedic talent to speak at Harvard's graduation, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Seth MacFarlane, Conan O'Brien and Al Franken. "We wanted someone people would recognize, who could give a funny and engaging speech," graduating senior Marshal Toby Stein told the paper. "During her time on SNL, Amy was a part of our growing up, and there's no doubt that she's pretty hilarious." Understatement of the year.
Here's hoping Poehler -- who can be seen weekly on the best show on television (Parks and Recreation, obviously) -- finds room in her speech for special guest stars. Seth Meyers and Tina Fey should be advised to keep May 25 open on their calendar.