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If you guessed the fiddle leaf fig, then you'd be correct!
I mean look how pretty they are!!
Enough with the inspiration photos you say?? You totally get how amazingly gorgeous these plants are??? And you understand why I am completely obsessed with them???? And you are wondering where I am going with this?????
Well, ok. Let me tell you my little fiddle leaf fig story...
I've wanted one of these graphic, big-leafed beauties for going on three years now, but I have discovered that they are pricey. REALLY pricey in fact. A 5' fiddle leaf fig can easily run four-hundred plus dollars... I know... I KNOW... that is ridiculously expensive!! I have a notoriously brown thumb, so I was not about to shell out several hundred bucks for a plant that I would be likely to kill in record time.
I had heard rumors that Ikea was known to sell these plants, but I'd stalked the Ikea plant section for years without seeing so much as a bit of evidence to show that the fiddle leaf fig was ever actually sold there... I was convinced that this was a total urban myth... or was it???
Fast forward to this past weekend while I wandered the aisles of Ikea,
You got it - a lovely, lonely, (smallish) fiddle leaf fig, nestled among the cheap-y palm fronds and money trees (not to hate on the money tree... I actually kind of like them). As the Ikea patrons were examining the medium sized palm plants, I deserted my cart, and dashed over to the lone fiddle leaf fig, possibly trampling a few small children on my way. Um, it was the holy grail - and for $12.99
Here she is -
Go on... just look at those lush pretty leaves...
And let's not forget about the basket I found to house it!! It does NOT look like it came from Ikea. It's big and sturdy, but it was still under $30!! And that's not it (I feel like an infomercial)... it also has a plastic insert to catch any water that leaks out from watering - keeping your floors dry, and preventing any rot in the pretty basket. It doesn't get better than that folks.
Plus, look at the nice handles and black detail around the rim - House Beautiful has started to feature decorating advice from the experts in every issue, and last month one of them was "always be sure to include black in every room - it grounds the space". Thanks House Beautiful! Don't mind if I do!
And a final "beauty shot" of my little fiddle leaf fig... the mirror reflects the rest of the room, so you can kind of see how the rest of the space is evolving in this last photo...


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One of the most challenging tasks that employers have to endure is keeping track of the attendance of their employees. This is likely to be more difficult if it is a large organization. You only notice at the end of an accounting session that there are people who worked, but they were not recorded. Some of them may use various tricks to indicate that they have been working, but they were not present.
If you are not careful with this, you may end up losing a lot of money to mischievous employees. However, you can easily avoid it through the use of attendance software. These are applications that are specially designed to capture all the data that is related to your employees and how they work. Because of this, you will have accurate records, and the losses will be done away with. Here are a few features that you should look for when getting such software.
What to look for when buying an attendance software
The Number of locations
Those whose businesses are run from multiple locations are the ones who have the hardest time when tracking the attendance of their employees. To start with, they have to register every entrant in each location, then move to compute the data from the central monitoring point. It will be a lot of work if you try to do this manually. With software, it is easy to integrate all these locations so that when an employee swipes their card, their details and captured and automatically registered on the central register. It makes it too easy and fast.
Recording of overtime hours
This is where most complaints come in. On one hand, some employees will be claiming payment for overtime hours, yet your system does not even capture how long they were there. On the other, you will have employees listed as overtime workers, but they actually did not attend to any job. This can be an opening for bad employees to steal a lot of money from the business. Because of this, you are required to get the attendance software that ensures overtime hours are perfectly captured. They should be detailed in the logs so that you can use them to calculate compensation.
Zero chance for errors
You need an assurance from the developers of software that there will be no errors. In fact, the reason you are upgrading to such an application is that you want to do away the errors that have been running your business down. Therefore, you do not want to end up with something that still exposes you to difficulties.
To be sure about this, you should only go for software that has been tested and proven. You may want to read a few reviews from the organizations that are already using it so that you can know if it is the right one for you.
Of course, there are many other considerations that you have to look at when choosing attendance software for your organization. At the end of the day, you should pick the one that has the capacity to capture all the employee details. There also are those that use biometric employee identification methods.

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BioProGReSs Project Makes Technical Breakthrough In bioSNG Production
BioProGReSs is an acronym for Biomass Product Gas Reforming Solutions. The project partners are Gothenburg Energy (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, Technische Universität Berlin, and Renewable Energy Technology International AB. The three year project (October 2014- September 2017) is supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and FNR, Germany. The support is made possible by industrial co-financing in the form of access to the Chalmers gasifier and the GoBiGas plant for testing, development, and evaluation of new technologies for syngas cleaning.
The aims of the industry led and multidisciplinary project are among others to reduce the investment and operating cost of the syngas cleaning and increase the yield of biomethane from the gasified biomass. Furthermore, an innovative and novel measurement technique for online detection of the tar content, developed at Technische Universität Berlin, will be tested with the objective of developing new monitoring and control strategies for the GoBiGas plant.
Online tar measurements as means to control the gasification process
Tar and tar related problems continue to remain the foremost obstacles in the development and implementation of gasification technologies into today's energy supply systems. Aromatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are by-products in most high temperature thermochemical conversion processes. They lower the efficiency of these processes and form tarry deposits when the gases are cooled and vapours begin to condense. It would be desirable to have a tool that is not only capable of monitoring the PAH composition and load of the product gas of a gasifier but is also sufficiently fast to be used for process control to minimize the formation of PAHs in the reactor. Up to now, no easy-to-use and reliable tool with a sufficiently low dead time has been available for tar monitoring.
LED technology for industrial applications
The new online tar measurement technique developed by Technische Universität Berlin is based on Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for Fluorescence Spectroscopy. The basic principle behind the measurement technique is simple. The light from the LED is used to excite different species in the hot product gas coming out of the gasifier. By detecting the emitted light from the analytes (tar forming aromatic species in the gas) with a spectrometer, information about the total amount, and some information about the molecular size distribution can be obtained. Light emitting diodes have several advantages over lasers when it comes to industrial applications. Besides being more stable and reliable especially in a rough environment they are also much cheaper. It is possible to combine multiple diodes with different wavelengths in an array to take advantage of the diverse absorption-emission behaviour of different PAHs.
GoBiGas is the world's first industrial scale plant for production of biomethane through gasification and methanation of biomass, also called bioSNG. The plant with a capacity of 20 MWbioSNG is based on indirect gasification. The produced biomethane is injected into the high pressure natural gas grid in Gothenburg. More info is available at the GoBiGas website, www.gobigas.se
A technical breakthrough
The new and innovative online tar measurement technique was installed and tested in the 20 MWbioSNG GoBiGas plant in Gothenburg at the end of 2016. At this stage it's possible to measure changes in the level of the detected tars and also if there is a shift towards heavier or lighter tars during operation. Ingemar Gunnarsson, Development engineer at Gothenburg Energy and no friend of big words stated that "It looks very promising" regarding the industrial use. In fact it's a technical breakthrough that has potential to revolutionize monitoring and control of biomass gasification processes worldwide.
The project has been granted funding from the European Union's Seventh programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement 321477 and from the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (FKZ 22401814), for development and demonstration of advanced syngas cleaning. The BioProGReSs project is part of the European initiative, Bioenergy Sustaining the Future (BESTF), http://eranetbestf.net/


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Hyundai's latest advert has come under fire, showing a man attempting to commit suicide in his car via exhaust emissions, but fails because the car only releases water vapour. The Hyundai suicide advert, which has been branded as insensitive, has now been pulled after an advertising Creative, whose own father committed suicide in the same way, launched a passionate attack on the advert.
Get a job in advertising: tips to become a Creative, from Razorfish
If you're striving to become a Creative at one of London's top ad agencies, then hopefully this post will be of some use to you. This is my third interview as part of my "get a job in advertising" series. This week I spoke to Ben Lynch, Freelance Creative at Razorfish.
How to get into Marketing from IBM's Marcus Davidson
For my next instalment of the "how to get into Marketing" series, I spoke to Marcus Davidson who works at Inside Sales and Marketing at IBM. A nice, detailed interview, Marcus gave me lots of tips and insight about how he started his career, what his biggest challenges were and what tips he would give to those looking to get their first step on the Marketing career ladder.
Words from The Red Brick Road: tips to become a Planner
Here is my second post in my series tips on "how to break into the ad industry." This time I spoke to Junior Planner, John Blight, at The Red Brick Road. If you're interested in how to become a Planner in the ad industry, hopefully this will give you some good insight.
Get a job in advertising: becoming a Creative at AKQA
After recently starting a series of focused posts on "how to get in to Marketing," I decided it would also be worth taking a look at what some of the top ad agencies look for from future talent too. In this post we'll be focusing on Creatives. So after a bit of research I spoke to Matt Longstaff, who is the Senior Concept Copywriter for AKQA, over at their newest office over in Berlin.
Margaret Thatcher Marmite ad for The Guardian
A simple admiration post from me for the latest work by BBH for The Guardian. The recent news of Margaret Thatcher's death certainly has caused much discussion lately, even in death, she's left the nation divided again. But who knew someone could take the creative spin on that, that BBH have? Take a look at their Margaret Thatcher Marmite ad.
How to get into Marketing: What Procter & Gamble says
For the second post in my series of "how to get into Marketing", I spoke to James Williams who is the Corporate Communications Manager for Procter & Gamble. Speaking to James, I found out not only how he got into the industry, but also what a company such as Procter & Gamble look for from today's budding marketing talent and what they're expecting.
Beyonce Pepsi advert 'Mirrors'
New Beyonce Pepsi advert titled 'Mirrors' has recently been launched, where we see Beyonce dancing to her new single, with her past self. View the advert below, along with more details of the ad.


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Updated 4/26/12- Don't forget to check Suspension Base Suppliers & Notes for all possible sources.
I have news for you today in case you haven't checked TKB Trading's website in the last couple days.
Hey, I'm new here :) I visited TKB-trading (as I've done so many times before) drooling over stuff I wanted to buy whenever I get the money.. And I saw that they've got those franken polish bases! I just thought yesterday if it was possible to buy something like that anywhere, so when I saw it I thought "Yeah, I don't care if I don't have the money - I need those".. But I realised they don't ship to Europe and I live in Denmark :/ Damn! There isn't anything like that anywhere else? It's not that I need suspension, but nail polish is so damn expensive here, so it would be much cheaper to buy those bottles..
Well enough rambling.. I'm looking forward to following your blog )
Welcome to my blog and thank you for becoming a follower. Feel free to ramble all you want, I don't mind a bit.
I've bought a lot of my polish from eBay in lots- does Denmark have something like that?
The issue is the fact that polish in general & TKB's franken bases are flammable so they can't be shipped via air (or it simply costs more) which leaves you searching within Europe. Since I don't know anything about Denmark's retail market, I have only one suggestion and that's to contact EMD Chemicals regarding their suspension base Timiron® Crystal Nail 25 or Timiron® Platina Nail 25. I never did get around to contacting them about it. The reason I suggest EMD is because EMD (I believe) is a division of Merck which is a German company. There is also a company called GeoTech located in The Netherlands that makes Paracelsus® NC25 & Paracelsus® NC60, also a suspension agent/nail dispersant.
Your other option if you're wanting clear or colored polish is to buy from a company like Nailite Inc. They are a nail supply company I've bought from, they sell retail and while they are based in the USA, they ship international. Many others companies do as well such as Trans Design and The Supply Source. If you can't get your polish within Denmark, you can't avoid the higher shipping charge so you might as well buy the polish as cheap as you can.
Wow, thanks I'll look in to it :) The problem about buying outside Europe is that on top of the shipping, I'll have a high risk of getting to pay taxes for it, ehrn it comes inside the country.. So it can end up being very expensive :/ So at the moment I'm trying to find places to shop inside Europe :)
Thanks for the tips, I'll def look into it :)
I'll see what I can dig up on European polish retailers and see if I can't find somewhere closer to you. In the meantime I know of a polish brand called Nfu. Oh that comes from the United Kingdom so what about shopping from the UK? Outiside your country yes but within Europe.ReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog- and for leaving a comment if you do. Some get away from me but I try to respond to every one.


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Gardman L21126 Colour Changing Post Garden Solar Lights Cole & Bright
Add a touch of style to your garden night or day.
The solar powered panels allow the light to charge during the day and then create a mood light by night.
Intelligent technology ensures the light automatically switches on at dusk and off at dawn.
Innovative colour lock technology allows you to select and set the colour of your choice.
10 light functions - white to a magical rainbow cascade.
Ice white or colour changing LED
Supplied with a remote control to allow you to select the desired colour function.
Space each light more than 1m apart to be able to select an specific colour for a specific light.
Specification of Gardman L21126 Colour Changing Post Garden Solar Lights
Remote control detection range 8m.
Fully charged AA rechargeable battery included.
Height 41cm x Diameter 11.5cm.
Brightness: 1 lumen.
2 Lights included.
Videos of Gardman L21126 Colour Changing Post Garden Solar Lights
For more information please check the Gardman website.
Buyaparcel offer delivery throughout the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and other Islands of the UK. In addition we can now also deliver through Europe.
UK Delivery Prices
£2.95 - Royal Mail Second Class (2-5 Days Approx - selected products only)
£3.95 - Standard UK Delivery (2-3 Days Approx)
£5.95 - Next Day UK Delivery (Orders placed before 3.30pm Monday - Friday)
£8.95 - Saturday Delivery (Orders placed before 3.30pm Friday)
£36.00 - Pallet Delivery (2-3 Days Approx - selected products only)
International Delivery Prices
In addition we now deliver through Europe on a 48 Hour Delivery Service as Standard
Zone 1 – £9.99
Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Netherlands, Rep Ireland.
Zone 2- £14.99
Austria, Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Hungary.
Zone 3 – £19.99
Estonia, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Latvia.
Zone 4 – £29.99
Bulgaria, Finland, Romania.
Zone 5 – £49.99
Bosnia, Croatia, Switzerland.
Zone 6 – £59.99
Norway, Serbia, Iceland.
Choose a Delivery Date to Suit You
You also now have the facility to choose a day you wish to have your order delivered on if your order is being delivered via courier or pallet. This can be done at the checkout stage where you will be shown a calendar if you select the book in option. You will have the option of booking in your delivery for a day that is convenient for you. Should you require the order the following day please select the next day option.
Is My Item Available for Next Day Delivery?
If your item is stocked in our immediate picking location it will available for you to choose a next day delivery. This will be highlighted by a green tick and a 1 day dispatch time on the item information.
You will have the option to choose this service if you are purchasing your item for delivery to mainland UK.
What courier will my item be delivered with?
If your item is being delivered in the UK or Ireland, it will be delivered by UK Mail or Royal Mail, with the exception of pallet items. The courier type is displayed on each item but will be confirmed at the checkout stage when you have completed your shopping.
If you are an international customer, your goods will initially be sent via UK Mail, and then exported to either Eurodis or DHL. The appropriate tracking can be provided when necessary.
Details of each courier service we offer are detailed in our Delivery Guide.
How do I track my delivery?
To track your order online, go to 'Your Account' and click on 'Purchase History' for an update on your order.
Our team work extremely hard to get your parcels to your door in the shortest possible time but please note that we recommend you do not book a plumber etc until you have received and checked your goods.
Please note:
- Delivery addresses cannot be changed once the order is placed except in the case of an error, which we will do our best to change, but orders are often shipped quickly after being processed.
- The couriers we use do not deliver to PO boxes or building sites.
Returns at Buyaparcel
We've simplified our returns process! We now offer a no-questions-asked, free returns service within the first 30 days (subject to T&Cs).
You can find our returns information in our Terms and Help page.


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TEDxAmsterdamED 2016 – Overall impressions of an inspiring day
By Alvaro de Salvo - Apr 29th, 2016
What do 600 people in the audience, 75+ volunteers, twelve keynote speakers, several performing artists and workshop hosts have in common? They were all present at the fourth edition of the TEDxAmsterdamED event, with the unique opportunity to create a full day environment to rethink education. The main topic of this year's edition was #BorntoLearn and lifelong learning.


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Layouts made on Mac have font size problems in Windows
A field of checkboxes made on a Mac, does not show the entire value list when viewed on Windows. How can I make the Win clients display the field same as the Mac?
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-- on the Win clients everything past the "FJR1300" is shoved out of the field.
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Here's a smart use of Facebook by fashion retailer Topshop at this week's London fashion week. Watch a Facebook-connected live stream of the runway show (or see a recording), snap a pic with a Facebook connected cam (AKA "shoot the show"), and then buy what you see and hear – apparel, makeup, music. It's social, it's commerce – and critically, it's something worth sharing. Access recording here – click on Unique show, top left).
We think Facebook and brands on Facebook should be making much more of Facebook Events; because people talk about events. Stuff that happens to them, and that matters to them. If the point and commercial value of Facebook to brands is word of mouth management (and we believe it is), then brands should be using Facebook as an event channel to deliver brand experiences worth talking about – the unveiling of a new product or ad, an exclusive screening or even an exclusive retail event.
If you don't want what happens on your Facebook page to stay on your Facebook page, use Facebook as an event platform.


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It's easy if you want to buy Thermomix®. Just book in a demo and we'll come to you. Many people use the opportunity to invite friends to make for a more social occasion. Our demonstration showcases the features of the product and lets you try for yourself how easy it is to prepare delicious meals in less time. The demo is informative, informal and, of course, you get to enjoy the food from it, too. Our advisor will show you how the Thermomix® works, talk you through the twelve built-in functions and even walk you through several delicious recipes so you can witness incredible food prepared in mere minutes in your own kitchen.
Why do we do things differently?
We believe in going the extra mile for our customers, that great technology and great service add up to something unique and special. We certainly don't expect you to buy Thermomix ® and then just be left on your own. We offer extensive support throughout the lifetime of your Thermomix ®. Your Advisor can help with everything from technical support to inviting you to exclusive events and classes, where you have the opportunity to gain new cooking skills. We'll also recommend new recipes and connect you to a global community of Thermomix ® enthusiasts who enjoy developing and sharing great new recipes.
Why a demo?
A demonstration simply offers the best way to start on this creative journey, with an emphasis on an informal culinary experience in which learning how to use the Thermomix ® is part of the process of preparing incredible food. Our demonstrations do not focus on you wanting to buy Thermomix ®, but on showing you everything about the product before you make a decision.
Our demo:
- A unique culinary experience – Seeing and tasting is believing and we believe that is key before you buy Thermomix ®. Our Thermomix ® Advisor will take you on an unforgettable taste trip with proven classic and modern recipes developed exclusively by our own international team of Thermomix ® experts.
- Make it social! Thermomix ® is too good a secret not to share. We're happy if you want to make your demo a social occasion so you can enjoy the experience – and a great meal – with your friends.
- Great food comes home! We offer a demo in your own home, partly because most people find it very convenient, but also − and more importantly − because it shows you that professional cooking really can be achieved in your own kitchen.
- Discover twelve functions in one compact and powerful appliance. With so many options, we will give you all the time you need to learn how Thermomix ® can help you.
- A personal experience tailored to you. As individuals and families, we all experience food very differently and there's no single definition of what great food is. Vegetarian? Need a gluten- or dairy-free diet? Want a home-cooked alternative to store-bought baby food? If you have specific dietary preferences or requirements, we will tailor the demo to show you how Thermomix ® can help you achieve delicious, tasty results that fit your lifestyle.
Our advisors make sure that every aspect of your journey with Thermomix ® is simple and stress-free. This starts with ordering your Thermomix ® – which your advisor can help with after a demonstration or whenever you've made your decision.
We use DPD for all deliveries, which is a trackable service to give you peace of mind. You'll be update via text message/email with a delivery time, so you know when to expect your Thermomix.
However, our commitment extends even further. We make sure that you are still supported once you receive your Thermomix ® and that you have all you need to start cooking fantastic meals with Thermomix ® from day one. Along with the appliance, you receive the full set of accessories that enable all the creative possibilities of the Thermomix ® as well as a brilliant cookbook to help you explore a whole world of food with recipes that are guaranteed to deliver amazing results.
And if you still need any help at all, our advisors will be available whenever you need them to answer your questions and provide hands-on help to get you started.


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When visiting the extraordinary city of Madrid, make sure you take advantage of one of the most prized Madrid excursions available -- Madrid bus tours. Madrid City Tours offers our Madrid Vision Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, perfect for sightseeing Madrid.
A Guided Tour In Madrid For Everyone
Taking a guided tour in Madrid by bus is ideal for both first time visitors and returning guests of all ages. With one ticket for this guided tour in Madrid, you can hop on and off our buses all day on the route of your choice. Our Madrid excursions by bus also allow you to change to other routes along the way so you are sure to enjoy each landmark and attraction you desire.
Available in eight different languages, including Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese, you simply listen in on earphones through our audio system in the language you select to learn about all of the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid.
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Madrid City Tours offers our exciting Madrid bus tour that takes you to all of the major attractions for sightseeing Madrid. We provide you with a map of the city for your convenience and you'll even receive some discount checks for restaurants and shops around the city on this guided tour in Madrid.
Madrid City Tours offers comfortable Madrid excursions by bus all day so our bus tours can fit into any vacation schedule. With buses running between ten and twenty minutes depending on the time of year, each route of this guided tour in Madrid takes approximately 75 minutes.
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Boko Haram Terrorists Suffer Loss In Sambisa As Troops Rescue 46 Hostages
The Nigerian Military has successfully neutralised many Boko Haram terrorists, rescued hostages, destroyed Boko Haram bomb making-factory, recovered weapons, and killed many of the terrorists in the process.
This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the Deputy Director Public Relations of Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, said that the troops have successfully dislodged Boko Haram terrorists from one of their highly fortified hideout called Sabil Huda.
"During a fierce offensive which was supported by Nigerian Air Force, against the terrorists on Monday 12th February 2018, the resilient troops neutralised quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists and captured major armaments, including two Spartan Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), one Canter truck and one Laptop computer belonging to the insurgents," Nwachukwu said in the statement.
The troops also destroyed eight gun trucks. Several makeshift accommodation and tents were also destroyed in the hideout said to be around the S-Shape part of the Sambisa forest and is also believed to be one of their prized locations.
Nwachukwu said 19 women and 27 children were rescued from the erstwhile terrorist's enclave in the operation which was supported by Nigerian Air Force adding that the highly motivated troops remain dauntless and the Operation Deep Punch II continues.
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IT Commodity Manager
- Recruiter
- Hays
- Location
- Nottingham
- Salary
- GBP250 - GBP350 per day +
- Posted
- 08 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 07 Apr 2018
- Ref
- 3252430
- Contact
- Drew Semple
- Specialist Area
- Category management, Procurement
- Job Level
- Manager
- Sector
- Telecommunications
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract and temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
3 Months Minimum
The Role
- To manage the commodity activities within (nominated business unit) within EM Procurement, with an annual spend (VALUE) million.
- Define and implement Business Unit Procurement Strategy to deliver targeted savings and synergies.
- 'Day to day' involvement in all the Procurement activity within the nominated Business area to ensure achievement of EBIT targets.
- Provide leadership and line management to BU Procurement team
- To act as Commodity leader for IS and Communications, in line with experience, with the objective of securing best value solutions
- Responsible for aligning the commodity plan to business objectives, translating those plans into sourcing activities, developing and driving strategies across a cluster of critical spend sub-categories categories comprising IT functional and BU spend (for Software Licences & Maintenance (SaaS/PaaS/On premise), data centre services, telecoms (Mobile/Fixed Line), and associated services).
- Ensure employees comply with the Corporate Procurement policies and strategic Procurement initiatives, and ensure full compliance with any business requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Review and sign-off of tenders in line with signature protocol, and ensuring early procurement involvement
- Assist in the development of the Procurement action plan, and support in delivery as required.
- Identify 'Best Practices' and ways in which Procurement can co-operate more fully with the businesses to improve their EBIT / EVA.
- Management of relevant supplier approvals status through performance evaluation and supplier management meetings.
- Provide reporting data on (DEPT) spend and provide accurate data to ensure that Business Unit objectives are met
- Ensure effective use of (DEPT) Procurement staff skills, developing team working, and motivating the businesses to achieve critical goals
- Development of new initiatives and represent EM Procurement on strategic committees and councils in order to provide a first class service across the Division.
- Involvement in defining EM Strategic function targets for procurement and provide leadership for implementation and monitoring within own Business Unit
- Provide support to the Head of Procurement as required
- Responsible for all Procurement activity within allocated business unit.
- Drive benefits of e-Business solutions, SAP functionality. Drive the introduction and implementation of new initiatives
- Deputise for the Head of Procurement as required.
- Lead identification of new suppliers and proactively manage developments across the team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree level or equivalent in-depth experience.
- Full MCIPS Professional qualification
- IS and Communications category/commodity management experience
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Use blogs online to promote your businessSun, 2015-02-15 12:52 — Anonymous
Blogging is very popular among the age group belonging to the twenties and the thirties. This age group is about half the total population that blogs online. Most of the companies attract their customers through this process of blogging every day. A majority of customers have faith in the information they read from blogs and many of them have made purchases based on references from a blog.
How to create blog made easy for youSun, 2015-02-15 11:55 — Anonymous
Blog or weblog is a forum where you can give free expression to your thoughts and feelings. You can write on any topic and can simply express yourself or make a living out of it. But, you must have knowledge about the topic or be passionate about it to express yourself freely and fluently. There are certain technicalities you need to be aware of when you wish to create blog. You don't need to be an expert in creating websites or in writing codes, there are numerous websites dedicated to create free blog. The entire process is outlined in simple, easy-to-follow steps.
Achieve Your Business Goal to Create BlogSun, 2015-02-15 11:35 — Anonymous
Any successful business should be professionally represented online through websites and blogs. Get some tips on achieving your business goal to create blog that is popular and attractive.
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I am so excited that me and my family went to the Zoo in my town, but then again I am really mad because no one took a camera! How am I supposed to put pictures of animals on here for people to enjoy if no one brings a camera ?!? Well, it was still very fun. We have two Bengal Tigers (one male named Saffron and one female named Christa), a reptile room (with like 12 species of snakes), two jaguars (male and female I think but one is black with faint spots), about 8 baboons, two Cotton-Top Tamarins (my absolute favorite:P), an aviary (with ducks, flamingos, parrots, etc), petting zoo (sheep and goats), two Grey Fox, two badgers, one porcupine, two priarie dogs, you know......I better stop listing all these animals. You people are really going to get bored with me. Anyways, it was really super cool and fun. Next time we go I will be sure to take pictures for ya'll. Posting soon again, Ash
Friday, February 29, 2008
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thankful Thursday
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Quick Cute Thing
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Webkinz Love :P
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My New Template
I got this awesome template from a site that my friend Emily showed me. She's really cool and sweet. While I'm talking about friends, I may as well talk about my non-blogger friends. I have many friends in my old hometown (Jordan, Maddie, Allie, Brenny). I really miss and love them. I know Jordan would love this template, she's kind of a rocker. :P -Ash
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Beagle Love
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Hi.......................This is my first post. I happy my mom finally gave in and let me get a blog. I'm gonna be writing about my dog, my life, stuff I like, and pretty much anything that pops into my head at the time. I'm very random. So......yeah, that's about it.
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Well, it looks like the case of the purloined iPhone is in the home stretch. The San Mateo District Attorney's office has filed misdemeanor charges of misappropriation of lost property against Brian Hogan, the man who found a prototype of the iPhone 4 in a Redwood City beer hall, but has declined to prosecute Gizmodo editor Jason Chen for purchasing the phone. A third person, Sage Wallower, who apparently acted as a go-between and brokered the transfer of the device, is also being charged with misappropriation of lost property and possession of stolen property.
I'm not surprised that the DA has backed down, first, because the search conducted on Chen's apartment bordered on outrageous, given the clauses of California's shield law, and second, because he has a history of ducking cases that have become hot potatoes in the media. The mooks who found the phone probably ought to walk as well, but California isn't a "finders, keepers" state, so we'll see what happens when they go to trial; their arraignment's scheduled for Aug. 25, but if the San Mateo courts are in the same fix as the courts in SF , the actual trial might not take place until next year.As egregious as the search of Chen's home office was, I'm saving today's Two-Minute Hate for Apple CEO Steve Jobs. As the report from the Chronicle notes, he accused Chen of extortion; presumably he was referring to the exchange of e-mails that took place when Apple learned that Gizmodo had obtained the iPhone prototype. Gawker Media, which owns Gizmodo and employs Chen, responded to Jobs' demand for the return of the prototype by requesting a letter from Apple that affirmed its ownership of the device. The letter having been sent and received, the phone was returned to Apple with a minimum of delay.
I'm sure that Jobs was furious that Gizmodo's editor didn't snap to attention and return the phone immediately; after all, this is a man whom mere mortals usually stumble over themselves to oblige. But I have unwelcome news for the Dear Leader: it's not extortion to ask for written documentation when ownership of a device is in question; it's just a paper trail.
Further reading
Jobs seems to think that it's perfectly normal to defame the people who give him free publicity, and then wonders why some of us don't tongue bathe his company's products. Speaking only for myself, I'm happy to suggest that he can, cordially, get bent.


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Shakopee Property Management
We Can Help Manage Your Shakopee Rental Property
We can provide you with complete leasing, and property management services for residential rental properties – including single family homes, townhomes & condos in the Shakopee area.
What we do:
- Photograph, advertise and market your rental property at no charge to you
- Take calls and schedule showings with potential tenants
- Conduct showings (only one agent will be showing your home)
- No lockboxes or signs at your property
- Process all rental applications with a complete background check
- Once approved, meet and sign lease with tenants and collect security deposit
- Meet tenant at move-in, and complete a full property move-in inspection report
- Collect monthly rent payment, and follow-up immediately on late rent payments
- File any necessary legal actions against tenant
- Take calls from tenants with any maintenance or repair requests
- Manage any necessary owner-approved maintenance or repair work
- Meet tenant at move-out, and using the move-in inspection report - determine if there is any tenant caused damage or repairs, and if so tenant will pay for with their security deposit funds
- Provide monthly, as well as year-end statements to owner
- Provide government required CRP (Certificate of Rent Paid) to tenants
Inquire About Our Services
Homeowners, Landlords & Real Estate Investors
Hiring our leasing and management company will provide you:
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The agreement also details the period of time you, as the seller, are willing to give your buyer to purchase your home. This length of time is called the option period and it is usually 12-36 months, but can be longer based on what you negotiate. At this point, it is then the buyer's responsibility to qualify for a home mortgage to purchase the home before the expiration of the option period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shakopee Area Information
Burial mounds along the Minnesota River bluff located in present Veterans Memorial Park date between 500 to 2,000 years. Following the Dakota migration from Mille Lacs Lake in the 17th century, several bands of Mdewakanton Dakota settled along the Minnesota River and continued the mound building tradition. One of these bands was led by Chief Shakopee. The Ojibwa nation began pushing into Dakota territory and reportedly Shakopee's band skirmished in 1768 and 1775. Shakopee died in 1827 at Fort Snelling. The second man to take the name Chief Shakopee was his adopted Ojibwa son Eaglehead (b. 1794-1857). The original Shakopee acquired his name when his wife, White Buffalo Woman, gave birth to sextuplet boys. Shakopee means "the six." Explorer Joseph Nicollet recorded that Eaglehead had been elected to lead the band and assume his father's name in 1838. By this time, Nicollet referred to the "Village of the Six," a permanent village south of the river, acting as a boundary to the Ojibwa, and was east of the present downtown. He noted the village and locality was commonly called the "village of the prairie" (published as tinta ottonwe). The Shakopee band lived in summer bark lodges and winter tipis, following the changes of the season with cornfields planted.
Areas We Service
- Apple Valley
- Burnsville
- Eagan
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an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and therefore nearer
One of the two principal forms (refracting telescope) consists essentially of an objective lens set into one end of a tube and an adjustable eyepiece or combination of lenses set into the other end of a tube that slides into the first and through which the enlarged object is viewed directly; the other form (reflecting telescope) has a concave mirror that gathers light from the object and focuses it into an adjustable eyepiece or combination of lenses through which the reflection of the object is enlarged and viewed
Compare radio telescope
(initial capital letter) Astronomy
the constellation Telescopium
As adjective
consisting of parts that fit and slide one within another
As verb (used with object), telescoped, telescoping
to force together, one into another, or force into something else, in the manner of the sliding tubes of a jointed telescope
to shorten or condense; compress:to telescope the events of five hundred years into one history lecture
As verb (used without object), telescoped, telescoping
to slide together, or into something else, in the manner of the tubes of a jointed telescope
to be driven one into another, as railroad cars in a collision
to be or become shortened or condensed
As noun
a person or thing that directs
one of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of a company or corporation:a board of directors
the person responsible for the interpretive aspects of a stage, film, or television production; the person who supervises the integration of all the elements, as acting, staging, and lighting, required to realize the writer's conception
Compare producer (def )
the musical conductor of an orchestra, chorus, etc
the manager or chief executive of certain schools, institutes, government bureaus, etc
a mechanical or electronic device that continuously calculates firing data for use against an airplane or other moving target
As noun
a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms
something that serves as a chair or supports like a chair:The two men clasped hands to make a chair for their injured companion
a seat of office or authority
a position of authority, as of a judge, professor, etc
the person occupying a seat of office, especially the chairperson of a meeting:The speaker addressed the chair
(in an orchestra) the position of a player, assigned by rank; desk:first clarinet chair
the chair, Informal
electric chair
sedan chair
(in reinforced-concrete construction) a device for maintaining the position of reinforcing rods or strands during the pouring operation
a glassmaker's bench having extended arms on which a blowpipe is rolled in shaping glass
British Railroads
a metal block for supporting a rail and securing it to a crosstie or the like
As verb (used with object)
to place or seat in a chair
to install in office
to preside over; act as chairperson of:to chair a committee
to carry (a hero or victor) aloft in triumph
As verb (used without object)
to preside over a meeting, committee, etc
As Idioms
get the chair, to be sentenced to die in the electric chair
take the chair, to begin or open a meeting
to preside at a meeting; act as chairperson
As verb (used with object)
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to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth
to provide with a covering or top:Cover the pot with a lid
to protect or conceal (the body, head, etc
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to hide from view; screen
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to put all over the surface of:to cover a wall with paint
to include, deal with, or provide for; address:The rules cover working conditions
to suffice to defray or meet (a charge, expense, etc
):Ten dollars should cover my expenses
to offset (an outlay, loss, liability, etc
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to act as a reporter or reviewer of (an event, a field of interest, a performance, etc
); have as an assignment: She covers sports for the paper
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): The press covered the trial in great detail
to pass or rise over and surmount or envelop:The river covered the town during the flood
to insure against risk or loss
to shelter; protect; serve as a defense for
to be in line with by occupying a position directly before or behind
to protect (a soldier, force, or military position) during an expected period of ground combat by taking a position from which any hostile troops can be fired upon
to take temporary charge of or responsibility for in place of another:Please cover my phone while I'm out to lunch
to extend over; comprise:The book covers th-century England
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to aim at, as with a pistol
to have within range, as a fortress does adjacent territory
to play a card higher than (the one led or previously played in the round)
to deposit the equivalent of (money deposited), as in wagering
to accept the conditions of (a bet, wager, etc
(in short selling) to purchase securities or commodities in order to deliver them to the broker from whom they were borrowed
to take a position close to or at (a base) so as to catch a ball thrown to the base:The shortstop covered second on the attempted steal
to guard (an opponent on offense) so as to prevent him or her from scoring or carrying out his or her assignment:to cover a potential pass receiver
(especially of a male animal) to copulate with
(of a hen) to brood or sit on (eggs or chicks)
As verb (used without object)
to serve as a substitute for someone who is absent:We cover for the receptionist during lunch hour
to hide the wrongful or embarrassing action of another by providing an alibi or acting in the other's place:They covered for him when he missed roll call
to play a card higher than the one led or previously played in the round:She led the eight and I covered with the jack
to spread over an area or surface, especially for the purpose of obscuring an existing covering or of achieving a desired thickness and evenness:This paint is much too thin to cover
As noun
something that covers, as the lid of a container or the binding of a book
a blanket, quilt, or the like:Put another cover on the bed
protection; shelter; concealment
anything that veils, screens, or shuts from sight:under cover of darkness
woods, underbrush, etc
, serving to shelter and conceal wild animals or game; a covert
vegetation that serves to protect or conceal animals, such as birds, from excessive sunlight, from drying, or from predators
a set of eating utensils and the like, as plate, knife, fork, and napkin, placed for each person at a table
an assumed identity, occupation, or business that masks the true or real one:His job at the embassy was a cover for his work as a spy
a covering of snow, especially when suitable for skiing
a pretense; feigning
a person who substitutes for another or stands ready to substitute if needed:She was hired as a cover for six roles at the opera house
cover charge
an envelope or outer wrapping for mail
a letter folded so that the address may be placed on the outside and the missive mailed
funds to cover liability or secure against risk of loss
cover version
Also called covering
a collection of sets having the property that a given set is contained in the union of the sets in the collection
As Verb phrases
cover up, to cover completely; enfold
to keep secret; conceal: She tried to cover up her part in the plot
As Idioms
blow one's cover, to divulge one's secret identity, especially inadvertently:The TV news story blew his carefully fabricated cover
break cover, to emerge, especially suddenly, from a place of concealment:The fox broke cover and the chase was on
cover one's / someone's ass, Slang: Vulgar
to take measures that will prevent oneself or another person from suffering blame, loss, harm, etc
take cover, to seek shelter or safety:The hikers took cover in a deserted cabin to escape the sudden storm
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Time for "Sweet Rubbernecker Sunday" over at Rubbernecker blog
This time I've been using my prismapencils on a magnolia flower.
I just love to color flowers...
This is my finished card.
Pencils on kraft is just so striking....
The stamp is called "Magnolias" and you will find it here.
Here is a closeup on my coloring. The list with the pencil I've used will be found further down in this post.
This sentiment is heatembossed and are called "Beautiful wishes" and will be found here.
White, light magenta, crimson
Light green, leaf green, permanent green, pine green
Light yellow ochre, terracotta, brown ochre, burnt sienna, dark sepia
With this card I will participate in challenges at:
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Artist Interview: Linde Ivimey - Art Collector
|18 July 2011
|Melbourne sculptor Linde Ivimey will be showcasing new works with Martin Browne Contemporary at this year's Auckland Art Fair. Ivimey, who is renowned for her woven bone sculptures, discusses the dexterity and emotional difficulty involved in the making of her latest collection, which includes a life-size sculpture of a baby titled The Patron Saint of Delinquents.
|Linde Ivimey, Savio, 2011. 95 x 55 x 50cm. Courtesy: the artist and Martin Browne Contemporary
|Can you describe the Patron Saint of Delinquents, the medium and it's scale?
|It's a baby sitting in a high chair and it's got an armour like one of those Bond's baby suits but its made of what looks like a chain mail of woven tiny vertebrae. It's sits in a high chair in quite a kingly or princely manner with one hand out. In his other hand, he's suckling a fish made out of layered Louis Roederer labels.
|The Patron Saint of Delinquents spans almost a metre tall, do you tend to work in such a large scale?
|For me, the size of the works I make depends on my physical ability. If I'm up and about, and capable I'll do something more life-size. But then a baby is not such a big thing. I haven't been able to manage anything large in the last couple of years … I'm really comfortable with working on my lap so I don't have this physical approach of gnashing out sculptures or anything. It's a quiet relationship between head and hand, lap and bench top.
|Linde Ivimey, Renovamen, 2011. 125 x 40 x 35cm. Courtesy: the artist and Martin Browne Contemporary
|How long does it take to complete a sculpture?
|I could be curing or cleaning up to 40 kilos of chicken necks to make one of those sculptures like The Organ Donor and that will take me months, but once I've got them all together, it could take only take a month and a half to weave it all into form.
|Would you be able to run through the process by which you begin making a new work. Does the idea come first or will an interesting bone inspire you?
|Its always a good beginning for me to start with feet, whether it is casting some feet, modeling some feet or carving them out of wood…If I don't know what I'm doing, I'll allow the sculpture to control itself and I'll let it stand on its own feet and then it'll know where it can go from there.
Last night I was researching the way cats hold their kittens and I'm going to be using that, the way they use their mouth … I'm going to be using that with human hands on a sculpture
|What do you think is the main emotion that influences this collection of works?
|I'd have to refer to an expression that I've been hearing in my head and I've been hearing it for a long time. "As long as you've got your health", they say, and so for me, it's about when health fails. I think there's a lot of emotion that goes with that when your body fails you.
|It seems like everyone always asks you why you use bone, but I'm more interested in how you prepare the bones. Can you tell me about your preparation methods
|It's a laborious process. My darling mother does a lot of it for me now, so we send these beautiful parcels to each other. I don't send fresh raw meat with bones in it, she gets that herself, but she lives in Western Australia these days and she sends me parcels of string that she makes and bones that she's cleaned and I just know that I can ring mum and tell her what I need and I trust her to do an immaculate job.
It's emotionally difficult, and there's a fair bit of dexterity cleaning bones and a it requires a bit of a hard gut. It's a different thing to having a roast chicken or a leg or lamb and deciding to clean up those bones. With taking a whole animal that someone offers you, it's sophisticated than butchering and there's more spiritual divining.
|Do you think it's influenced the types of works you've created?
|Definitely, without doubt. I do believe in an afterlife for all of us. I do believe in that but I like to think that even in the form that I use these animals and these bones in, that they're offered one that is, quite well respected. It's tricky when I get to that point.
|You will showing at the Auckland Art Fair this year, do you find New Zealand audiences give you a different response compared to Australian audiences?
|I think they are so well acquainted with traditional Maori use of bone that its ingrained in their culture, so that when they see bone and animal bone prepared in a different way I think they're more readily able to make a connection and say "that's really interesting". I really do believe that. I think they have already got such a good handle on stone and bone in their spiritual crafting that they are very easily able to look a bit further into what I do.
Linde Ivimey will be featured by Martin Browne Contemporary at the Auckland Art Fair running from August 4-7 2011.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
#WishListWednesday - #1 - Balenciaga, Freebird Boots, Christian Louboutin, Ryan Haber - #TheLuxeList
18 comments:
This post was so fun to read! I currently have the black and beige Chanel flats on my wish list. :) I just Google image and drool over them.ReplyDeleteReplies
thanks Steph! : )Delete
I am totally in love with those Louboutins too, but yes, they are just too much. My rent is $1375 a month, so they're more than rent! When I think of them that way, I really can't justify buying them. Unless of course, if I had unlimited funds like you said, lol.ReplyDeleteReplies
haha yeah : \ idk we'll see. i dont even have any reasons to treat myself coming up : ( lolDelete
I love every single item on you wish list! Love your style so much, the age and heels are beautiful!ReplyDelete
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Great choices...I especially love the Ryan Haber shoes for you, since they look so much like your style! I also have a wishlist (which I call my "Lust List") that I post at the end of each month.ReplyDelete
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I enjoy reading your reasonings with yourself about the potential purchases. I personally been looking at the balenciaga city bags for a while and just couldn't justify the price! I know Wendy from http://wendyslookbook.com/ had made a post about purchasing it through ebay, but it requires a lot of research and time...don't know if you'll want to do that to save up some bucks =]ReplyDeleteReplies
well since these just came out - the mini city - i doubt people are getting rid of theirs on ebay. i already own a regular city bag but personally i wouldnt buy any designer bag from ebay - doesnt matter if you research or not you can still get ripped off. to me i dont think any of the savings are that significant where i would go that route. i would rather be the first own of my handbags so i know the history etc. especially to hold its resale value being the original owner matters. also with repairs and returns its good to buy from an actual store in case something happens. i think its more worth it to just save. plus balenciaga is something you want to feel the leather on since they all vary not only bag to bag but season to season - same with their colors. thank you for the suggestion though and for reading this post! id suggest just saving for a balenciaga! : ) good luck!Delete
Those boots! Wow. They are so amazing. I can't stop looking at them - all the detail and the shape are perfect. Sometimes I see cheapie versions, but they're not quite right in terms of the shape of the toe/placement of beads. These are so perfect. I would love to see these on you and how you'd style it (err...that sounds creepy, but is totally not meant to sound creepy). I just really love the way you put things together!ReplyDelete
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This is such a great list, Holly. I think a lot of people don't consider living expenses or even tax when making these big investments in fashion. I know personally I'd be in trouble if I put something so expensive on my wish list. haha (cantthinkaboutitsoitdoesntexisit)ReplyDelete
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I would love a Balenciaga bag too but the prices are way to high for me. I'll have to save up.ReplyDelete
This is a great list!ReplyDelete
I want a Balenciaga bag too:} mmmmm
Love #wishlistwednesdays! It's such a cute hashtag. You should continue it!ReplyDelete
I am really itching to get a balenciaga city next...
BTW: I was wondering how comfortable pigelles are. I have flat and wide feet so I am worried they will be painful for me! Or do you recommend a different style?


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Gold has posted slight gains on Tuesday. In the North American session, gold is trading at $ 1346.97. On the release front, it was a busy day in the US. CPI posted a flat reading of 0.0%, while Core CPI gained 0.1%. Building Permits came in at 1.15 million, very close to the forecast. On Wednesday, the FOMC will publish the minutes of its July policy meeting.
In the US, inflation numbers remain stuck at low levels. CPI, the primary gauge of consumer inflation, came in at 0.0%, matching the forecast. This marked the first time the key index has failed to post a monthly gain since February, and will raise concerns of deflation in the economy. Core CPI posted a negligible gain of 0.1%, shy of the estimate of 0.2%. This disappointing inflation data, which comes on the heels of soft retail sales reports, makes it very unlikely that the Fed will raise rates in September. Strong employment numbers, led by a stellar NFP report, had raised the odds of a September hike. The Fed has made it clear that any decision to raise rates will be data dependent, so it's hard to see a case for a rate hike next month, with inflation levels close to zero. This means that we can expect the Federal Reserve to remain on the sidelines until December or even later. The markets will give the FOMC minutes a careful read, but the minutes could well be a non-event, as the Fed didn't make a move at the July policy meeting. Still, gold prices are sensitive to interest rate movements, so any hints about the possibility of a rate hike could push gold prices lower.
XAU/USD Fundamentals
Tuesday (August 16)
- 8:30 US Building Permits. Estimate 1.16M. Actual 1.15M
- 8:30 US CPI. Estimate 0.0%. Actual 0.0%
- 8:30 US Core CPI. Estimate 0.2%. Actual 0.1%
- 8:30 US Housing Starts. Estimate 1.18M. Actual 1.21M
- 9:15 US Capacity Utilization Rate. Estimate 75.7%. Actual 75.9%
- 9:15 US Industrial Production. Estimate 0.2%. Actual 0.7%
Wednesday (August 17)
- 14:00 US FOMC Meeting Minutes
*Key releases are highlighted in bold
*All release times are EDT
XAU/USD for Tuesday, August 16, 2016XAU/USD August 16 at 13:00 EDT
Open: 1341.08 High: 1358.11 Low: 1340.58 Close: 1346.97
- XAU/USD recorded slight gains in the Asian and European sessions. The pair has reversed directions and moved lower in North American trade
- There is resistance at 1361
- 1331 is providing support
- Current range: 1331 to 1361
Further levels in both directions:
- Below: 1331, 1307 and 1279
- Above: 1361, 1388, 1416 and 1447
OANDA's Open Positions Ratio
XAU/USD ratio is almost unchanged on Tuesday. Long positions command a strong majority (62%), indicative of trader bias towards XAU/USD continuing to move upwards.
About Kenny Fisher
Currency Analyst, OANDA, Kenny Fisher joined OANDA in 2012 as a Currency Analyst. Kenny writes a daily column about current economic and political developments affecting the major currency pairs, with a focus on fundamental analysis. Kenny began his career in forex at Bendix Foreign Exchange in Toronto, where he worked as a Corporate Account Manager for over seven years. Follow on and on his Google+ profile.


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First the reports:
From the Espionage report you can see the defender has some 101 soldiers, 11 tools and 54 farmers.
Now in the combat report you can see that the defender got supporting troops from other castles or nearby allies. That is the reason I always suggest to attack minimum 3 times more than the espionage report.
For example, if espionage report says 100 soldiers, plan your attack keeping in mind that till the attack reaches, 100 would be minimum 300 by then.
Here is the break down of the attack flank wise:
Left flank: 30 Heavy Crossbowman and 2 Siege towers
Front Flank: 87 two handed swordman and 1 maceman, 3 loot cart and 3 banners.
Right flank: 30 two handed swordman and 2 siege towers.
1. The attack was too small, only 1 wave. I would have rather sent some 400 soldiers considering the fact that if the player is online, he will deploy defense soldiers in the castle that is being attacked. Or the other alliance members near by would send their support troops. Very important to check how far the outposts of the defender are. Has the defender built a watch tower in his castle? Another guide idea is to spy the main castle and nearby outposts, from where he can send support within 30-45 mins. Also check how many alliance members are near by. We are looking for alliance members who can send support army within 30-45 mins.
2. The attack was not equally distributed in regards to melee and ranged soldiers. Always send attack based on the espionage report. As per this espionage report the defender had 50% ratio of melee and ranged soldiers, so the attack should also have been 50% ratio of melee and ranged soldiers.
3. Check the specialty of the defense soldiers before you attack. For example:
Spearman is ideal against melee attackers.
Bowman is ideal against ranged defenders.
You can check this information by going to the barracks and keeping your mouse over the soldier type in question.
Once you check what is better in what, then you need to plan your attack. It primarily has to be a counter attack on each flank.
For example:
If left flank has 4 spearman (Good against melee), attack with 12-18 Heavy Crossbowman (Ideal against melee defenders.) and so on.
4. Tools were used incorrectly. The attacker should attack with counter tools, not just any tools.
For example here in this attack, the defender had 3 tools on the Left Flank:
2 stone throwing and 1 flaming arrows
Stone Throwing increases wall protection, so we need to use tools that decrease the wall protection.
So ideal fit would be scaling ladder or siege tower.
Flaming arrows increase the defense of ranged soldiers.
So ideal fir would be Mantlet or cast iron mantlet.
You can go to the Siege and Defense workshop and do this research by taking the mouse over the tool in question and then plan your attack accordingly.


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If you are in the jewelry industry, you know that Thailand has a rich history in gems and jewelry. Something about the topography makes Thailand and nearby regions rich resources for fabulous gems.
Thailand gives us the dazzling red "Siamese rubies," for instance. Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province is known for extensive deposits of blue sapphires.
It's only natural that hundreds of years ago, the Thai people began combining their artistic flair and these local gem resources to develop a thriving jewelry industry. Skills handed down through generations plus modern manufacturing techniques helped the country become a global production and trade center.
As I wrote last week, I recently visited my daughter and her family in Thailand. I had been wanting to get a better sense of the jewelry industry in Bangkok, so for this trip, I made arrangements to visit one of the luxury firms. I ended up enjoying a fascinating jewelry tour and education.
I visited the production center for a jewelry company that designs and manufactures luxury pieces with prices ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. They are well known in luxury destinations around the world, but I cannot divulge their name to you.
Secrecy and discretion were the rule of the day! When I saw the artisans and craftsmen working, I immediately wanted to take pictures. (Remember: Wherever I travel, I am always thinking of my dear readers!)
"Not possible," the intelligent and handsome Swiss manager said with a smile, so I put away my camera.
This factory employed more than 150 Thai workers to produce jewelry for their own design house. Additionally they manufacture for other designers worldwide. For instance, a European design house may outsource the manufacturing to this company or one of the others like it around Bangkok.
Many European designers are reluctant to admit their creations are actually produced outside of Europe. Think about it: "Made in Italy" is a prestigious luxury designation, but not everything can be produced in Milan, Rome and Florence at all the different price points retailers require!
I wonder if designers and customers will eventually be more accepting of high-quality goods coming out of places like Thailand. In the garment industry as well as other industries, people are increasingly concerned about exactly how and where products are made.
Recent factory tragedies, such as the building collapse in Bangladesh, have put the spotlight on Asian manufacturing conditions. However, this Bangkok jewelry manufacturer operated in a pristine factory with skilled workers and craftsmen who were obviously treated very well.
As I toured the various areas of the facility I observed most of the steps in jewelry making:
Concept. The process begins with the designer's drawing and visualization of the jewelry piece. These sketches are referred back to throughout the process.
Stone selecting. An entire work team was devoted to selecting stones. If a necklace is to have 10 sapphires, for instance, the finest jewelry will have 10 stones that are very, very similar in quality and color. Craftsmen may sort through hundreds of sapphires until they are satisfied with the 10 stones that, when assembled, will create the most magnificent piece.
Processing the stones. The gems must be ground, cut, buffed and polished with a keen eye and high level of skill.
"Lost wax" casting. Have you ever wondered how the raw bulk gold became the finished product? The "lost wax" casting method was developed in ancient times, although modern tools are now used. The object that is to be created is first sculpted out of wax to exact specifications. The wax sculpture is encased in plaster. After drying, it is put into a kiln to melt the wax, leaving its hollow image inside the plaster encasement. Molten gold is put in the hollow spot.
Setting the stones. Stone setters are like surgeons. They must have a steady hand and a meticulous eye. They are perfectionists in symmetry and placement.
Polishing. The metal becomes smooth and shiny. Impurities are steamed off, and remaining sharp edges are buffed away.
I was overwhelmed with the well-organized facility, the use of age-old skills, the intricacy of the work and the obvious contentment and expert professionalism of the workers. If I were to own a beautiful piece of jewelry made by these practitioners, I would be most proud to have an example of fine Thailand-made jewelry.


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"I suggested that we all band together and donate to a food pantry this week.
Ridiculous people are donating to the Brown's so they can have a fancy new house and eat out. Let's counter that by donating to WORTHY causes. I'm taking peanut butter to our church food pantry this week. MS is donating a bag of canned goods.
Who is next?
**Or I might add, some other random act of kindness, clean out a drawer and give clothes away, etc.
Bargain Babe, everyone knows I am off my rocker anyway!!! hee hee