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Except that it's an on-going problem, and one there are no easy answers to. Hobbyists can help by not guessing at the ID of a plant, as we see SOOOO often when someone posts a "what is this plant" post with a photo and no other information on Face Book. Then the poster goes and spreads that plant around the hobby with their "favorite" crowd-sourced guess.
Growers can help by not selling plants with KNOWN faulty ID's (for instance, selling Rotala indica as "Ammania sp.'Bonsai'"!!!)
But many plants look quite different grown under different conditions, AND there are cultivars (man made varieties, like all the different forms of Echinodorus hybrids) or spontaneous mutations like Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata' developed by Anubias.
Then there are the plants that have tremendous variation, even in the wild... like many Rotala sp., Cryptocoryne sp. or like Pogostemon erectus. We found very different looking versions of this plant, often even growing in the same stream or river. Different species? Or just genetic variation? My bet is on the later, considering that in the wild, these plants reproduce from seed after flowering in the dry season. We "fix" these traits by only propagating the versions we like vegetatively or through tissue culture. (which is also vegetative of course) But they don't (and shouldn't) have different scientific names, as they are truly one species.
That is true with many Cryptocoryne sp. also. I've shared photos of the many C. crispatula types from various parts of Thailand. They not only LOOK different, their growth habits are COMPLETELY different. But the DNA work has been done on these plants, they ARE all the same species. (at least in the way that we understand and use the word)
And, of course,finally we get to plants like the mosses and Eriocaulons that are very, VERY difficult to determine. In some cases, like E. parkeri, we could get a determination because there aren't too many Erios in that region. In places like India? Good luck. There is a different one in every stream. Often things get into the hobby LONG before the scientists have time to figure out what they are. That is also what is happening with Bucephalandra.
In the case of chain swords, (which, BTW, were removed from the genus, Echinodorus a long time ago now, even though many growers still use the wrong genus... They are now Helanthium) I have seen three distinct types of H. tenellum. One has consistently short green leaves, one has consistently short leaves that turn red in bright light, and one has green leaves that grow quite a bit longer in poor light. I can't tell you whether these were different collections from the wild (most probable, since these plants have been in the hobby in these three forms for many years) or whether they diverged in the greenhouse somewhere.
The problem is, very few botanists have any direct contact with, or for that matter, particular interest in aquarium plants (funnily enough, most botanists work mostly from dried materials, even in this day and age) So you have to find someone who has the expertise, the interest, the TIME and the funding to take it on. Even then it takes time.


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QB Sean Clifford's memorable 4 passes aren't what most impress his PSU teammates
When redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Clifford first arrived on campus, he didn't wow teammates with his accuracy and decision-making. He threw interceptions; he misread coverages.
But something else impressed his teammates.
During Clifford's first few 7-on-7s that rookie year, wideout DeAndre Thompkins watched him closely between each drill. Sure, he looked like a freshman. And, sure, he was far from perfect. But the signal-caller followed Trace McSorley around the practice facility like a chick to its mother. He asked questions, received advice from backup Tommy Stevens and tried his best to digest the offense. "You can kind of tell and see his drive, trying to be a perfectionist, trying to make sure he makes the right reads at the right time," Thompkins said. "Also, it's his competitive nature in workouts — trying to win everything. I could kind of tell he's someone that was going to be special."
Outsiders know now what Thompkins knew a year ago. Clifford has thrown only four passes this season, but that was enough of a glimpse to excite fans about the future. He completed all four of those throws, for 151 yards and two touchdowns — breaking Penn State's 99-year-old record for longest pass along the way, on a 95-yard toss to Daniel George.
Clifford currently has a passer rating of 582.1. It might be the most impressive four-pass start to any quarterback in Penn State's 131-year history.
"That was cool and all," Clifford said, "but I just keep doing what I need to do."
For Clifford, it's important not to get too far ahead of himself. He has played in just two games, after all. But he's not about to take a step back, either.
After nursing a leg injury for about a month, Stevens is finally expected to supplant Clifford and return to his No. 2 role this weekend. That means Clifford's limited time could become even more limited, his reps with the second-team also giving way to the redshirt junior.
But Clifford's mind-set remains the same.
"It really doesn't change anything," he said. "Reps will be dished out different but, from a preparation perspective, there's no change. ... Like I said in the summer, I treat every single day like I'm the starting quarterback at Penn State."
His teammates like what they saw over that summer. Clifford can't lose at anything so, during workouts that involved running over a steep hill, he sprinted past running back Mark Allen — an unusual sight against a back known for his work ethic. "Kind of ridiculous," Allen said with a laugh. In another oft-repeated story last fall, Clifford missed a hurdles exercise one day — James Franklin initially told the story by saying it was a weightlifting session — and the quarterback was so upset by his tardiness he punched a weight bench and broke his hand.
"We thought it was a little odd at first, but that's just Sean," offensive lineman Steven Gonzalez acknowledged. "That's the way he is. He's pretty competitive about things like that. We've come to respect that about him."
Ask about Clifford, and teammates usually offer two phrases: Competitive and unparalleled work ethic. Maybe even a dash of eccentricity, in a good way. Said Clifford, about getting into the flow of the game: "Getting hit was definitely a great experience, and I'm glad I had that opportunity."
Clifford, an Ohioan, committed before Franklin started his second season, back when Franklin's job security wasn't a given and the Nittany Lions were still unranked. But it was important to him to help build up the recruiting class, to take on the role of leader then so it was easier several years down the road.
For now, it'll likely be difficult to move back to No. 3 on the depth chart. But, if those four passes showed anything to the fans who stayed put in the fourth quarter, it's that Clifford is on the right path.
His teammates just happened to know that four passes ago.

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Backpack style with Eastpak
The backpack, the school bag, or the commuter bag, whatever you like to call it, is a hard one to get right.
Compliments for the backpack do not go much further than praise for its practicality and its hands free appeal. Traditionally, they are not purveyors of style. What I look for in my backpack is something that doesn't make me look like I'm heading to school.
Eastpak have released two limited bags, the Kuroki and Boro (there's only five of these), both made from Japanese selvedge denim and offer something different to what a backpack can be. When has something come out of Japan and not been cool?
Thinking about my school years I used the 'cool' sporty drawstring, which resulted in buying a bag every few months. They were not meant for carrying a pile of books, but I ignored that throughout my school years. Generally, I was never a fan of the backpack because I found it too bulky and I didn't like the canvas material they were often made from. This pack'r style uses selvedge denim, a much more rugged and quality material and it should keep repeated purchases at bay.
I've been using the Kuroki dark denim pak'r to see how much easier it would be to carry around my essentials when working away from home. I'm yet to own a backpack where I'd feel comfortable taking it to meetings. Most just don't work for meetings. However, Eastpak might be changing that. The pak'r backpack style keeps bulk at bay and is a much sleeker and modern option.
Sometimes I take a trip to Leicester to work with some fresh coffee nearby. We've now got four coffee shops in the city and it means I'm able to break away from the desk. The city has had a second wave of new shops and cafes ever since the success of the football. With new shops popping up, it's taking me down new roads in Leicester I'd never been before and hopefully it'll mean plenty more posts can be done closer to home… although that's not going to stop me taking plenty of new city trips.
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Adelaide to host 2019 and 2020 World Champion of Champions
South Australia's Adelaide Bowling Club is set to become the envy of the bowls world, after being awarded the rights to host the 2019 and 2020 World Singles Champion of Champions events.
Adelaide, which has secured the rights to the prestigious competition ahead of a number of larger clubs both in Australia and abroad, is ideally placed to host the coveted event, which is contested annually by those male and female bowlers from World Bowls member nations who have won their respective national titles.
The announcement from World Bowls and Bowls Australia today extends the marquee international competition's long association with Australia; which by the conclusion of the 2020 event will have hosted nine out of 18 editions.
It also continues the nation's trend of procuring the sport's biggest events in recent years, with the World Champion of Champions held at the Gold Coast's Club Helensvale in 2015 and 2016, followed by Sydney's St Johns Park in 2017 and later this year, while the 2019 Asia Pacific Championships and 2020 World Bowls Championships will also be contested across three Gold Coast clubs.
World Bowls CEO Gary Smith applauded Adelaide for winning the competitive tender process and praised the unsuccessful candidates for their submissions.
"The Board was delighted with the level of interest shown in hosting this increasingly popular, prestigious World Bowls event in 2019 and 2020 and congratulate South Australia's Adelaide Bowling Club in the knowledge that they will be worthy hosts who will maintain and build upon the high standards set by previous host clubs," Smith said.
"This event provides the opportunity for all bowlers entering their national singles in our Member Nations the potential to fulfil their dreams of becoming a World Champion."
Bowls Australia CEO Neil Dalrymple said he was delighted that Adelaide had been awarded the rights to host one of the sport's premier international titles for a two-year period.
"The announcement that Adelaide Bowling Club has been successful in procuring the 2019 and 2020 editions of this prestigious event is a coup for the club, the state and the nation," Dalrymple said.
"Australia has a particularly strong association with this event, both in the staging and winning of the competitions, so it's pleasing to see it continue to be hosted on our shores and I'm sure that Adelaide will be outstanding host venue."
Bowls SA CEO Mark Easton was confident Adelaide Bowling Club would impress international audiences and put South Australia on the global bowls map.
"This announcement by World Bowls supports Bowls SA's strategic direction to build its profile by securing world class events," Easton said.
"We are ecstatic that the Adelaide Bowling Club, one of the sport's premiere facilities in the state of South Australia, have landed the rights to host this showcase event, and we look forward to welcoming bowlers from around the world to our wonderful city."
Adelaide Bowling Club President John Higgens said the announcement was a triumph for the entire state.
"We're very excited and very proud, and we're happy for the whole of South Australia to have landed the event, not just the Adelaide Bowling Club," Higgins said.
"Its location is its greatest aspect, it's a beautiful venue, close to the city with fantastic hospitality."
While Australia has been particularly successful in securing hosting rights for this event, it's also been dominant on the green, with its athletes having enjoyed more success at the event than any other nation.
Eight Australians have claimed the coveted titles, including reigning champion Aaron Teys (2017), Adelaide's own Scott Thulborn (2016), Natasha Scott (2016), Karen Murphy (2013), Aron Sherriff (2010), Brett Wilkie and Kelsey Cottrell (2009), and Leif Selby (2008).
Australia's combatants earn a berth on the world stage by virtue of winning the Australian Champion of Champions event, with Darwin's Colleen Orr and Rosny Park's Lee Schraner set to contest the 2018 World Champion of Champions at NSW's St Johns Park from October 29 to November 4.
While South Australia has played host to some of the sport's biggest international competitions over the years, including the 1996 and 2012 World Bowls Championships, this announcement marks the first time the state will stage the World Singles Champion of Champions.
Bowls Australia congratulates Adelaide Bowling Club on securing the 2019 and 2020 World Singles Champion of Champions events.
World Champion of Champion winners
|Moama, Australia
|Liz James (SWZ)
|Douw Calitz (NAM)
|Warilla, Australia
|Margaret Johnston (IRE)
|Ali Forsyth (NZL)
|Christchurch, New Zealand
|Nor Iryani Azmi (MAS)
|Mark Walton (ENG)
|Christchurch, New Zealand
|Julie Saunders (ENG)
|Darren Burnett (SCO)
|Warilla, Australia
|Alison Merrien (GGY)
|Tony Grantham (NZL)
|Aberdeen, Scotland
|Kathy Pearce (WAL)
|Leif Selby (AUS)
|Ayr, Scotland
|Kelsey Cottrell (AUS)
|Brett Wilkie (AUS)
|Norfolk Island
|Jan Khan (NZL)
|Aron Sherriff (AUS)
|Hong Kong, China
|Jo Edwards (NZL)
|Thomas Geechan (JER)
|Paphos, Cyprus
|Sandra Keith (NZL)
|Hizlee Abdul Rais (MAS)
|Christchurch, New Zealand
|Karen Murphy (AUS)
|Thomas Bishop (ENG)
|Christchurch, New Zealand
|Lorna Smith (SCO)
|Iain McLean (SCO)
|Brisbane, Australia
|Emma Firyani Saroji (MAS)
|Neil Mulholland (IRE)
|Brisbane, Australia
|Natasha Scott (AUS)
|Scott Thulborn (AUS)
|Sydney, Australia
|Laura Daniels (WAL)
|Aaron Teys (AUS)
|Sydney, Australia
|Jo Edwards (NZL)
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Cavrem Cooperative society rejected on technical grounds in June 2015
Story: THE | GOAN | 19th April 2016, 12:00 Hrs
* He has not shown any income from mining in the column of projected income of his application form
* He has instead shown income from "marketing" which the assistant registrar said is "misleading"
* Assistant registrar received a representation requesting no multipurpose cooperative society be formed
* Maina villagers wished to form their own cooperative society "for overall development of the village"
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PANAJI: The Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies had rejected the registration of the Sadhana Multipurpose Cooperative Society after the registrar failed to give administrative approval because it failed to register members from the Maina part of the village, its projected income and expenditure figures were doubtful and because of opposition from villagers from Maina to the setting up of the cooperative.
The order was passed in June last year, but came into the limelight in view of the recent agitation by a section of the villagers of Cavrem.
Ravindra Velip, the chief promoter of the cooperative society had earlier in October 2014 rejected the proposal to register the cooperative society on grounds that it would not be economically viable.
Velip however, initially approached the High Court but withdrew his petition and instead filed a petition before the cooperative tribunal at Panjim which ordered the assistant registrar of cooperative societies (Quepem zone) to give him a personal hearing and pass a verbal order on his plea to have a cooperative society registered.
Among the objectives of the Society is the aim to "engage in mining activity, operating the mining leases, employing persons and equipment for the mining activities, transportation, processing, beneficiation, use sale and export of the ore, to take part in auctions and other government processes related to mining, to ensure that the mining affected people are compensated adequately, and that all mining affected lands and waters are rehabilitated and restored." This "without prejudice to their other stated objectives" which include agricultural activities, irrigation, forestry, social activities, etc.
"It is observed that the chief promoter of (the) proposed society has not produced as any documentary evidence from the mine owner or government agencies that they will [be] allowed to extract ore from the mine either by the government or private mine owners or to take lease (sic). Under such circumstances it is doubtful that the proposed objective materialise… the society would collapse," the assistant registrar said.
The registrar also noted that Velip has not shown any income from mining in the column of projected income of his application form, but has instead shown income from "marketing" which the assistant registrar has said is "misleading".
"Income derived from mining activities has not been shown. It is pertinent to note that the whole objective of the society is entirely depended on mining as listed," he said in his order.
What also went against Velip is the fact that the assistant registrar received a representation signed by 37 members from Maina part of the village requesting that no multipurpose cooperative society be formed to include Maina village since they wish to form their own cooperative society "for overall development of the village." On the above grounds, the assistant registrar refused to register the cooperative society.


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The Thinking, Feeling, Moving Yogi Series is a conversation series between Erin and a few of her colleagues in the Seacoast yoga community. Inspired by the desire to connect experienced yoga teachers with teachers newer to the craft, Erin hopes to uplift the pedagogy of yoga by bringing discussion and thinking to the practice of movement. Our series will look at the context in which yoga exists (traditional vs modern, scientific research, etc).
Open to all, but geared to those who teach.
Monday, August 21, 6-7:30pm. Julia Tirabassi and Erin Ehlers discuss: What skills do yoga teachers need to have in order to teach asana?
Friday, October 13, 5-6:30pm. Sara Curry and Erin Ehlers discuss: What does it mean to be a devoted student of yoga?
Monday, October 23, 6-7:30pm. Kimberly Dahlmann and Erin Ehlers discuss: What place does tradition have in modern yoga? What does it mean to be part of a lineage?
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Easy Breakfast Bagel
This easy breakfast bagel makes for a hearty breakfast treat!
- One bagel- toasted
- one tablespoon of cream cheese
- one slice of a large tomato
- half a ripe avocado
- one fried egg (seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion powder)
- Meat of your choice!
Toast your bagel and load it up with these goodies and FEAST. I loved how full it kept me throughout the day and also just how amazing it was. I called my sister halfway through just so she could know how amazing it was.


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Karen Houghton-Slater
Karen Houghton Slater is the Support Officer for Yorkshire and Humber, with an additional specialism in property development and community asset transfer.
Karen was instrumental in Hebden Bridge Town Hall; one of the UK's first asset transfers and its subsequent development as a business and community hub.
A chartered development surveyor by background, Karen has nearly thirty years of experience working in property development, regeneration and heritage management. Working in all three sectors of private, public and community, convinces her that partnership working and collaboration is the key to success.
Karen runs her consultancy business from Hebden Bridge, offering project management of capital projects and interim management of community businesses.


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Ignite Your Joy
a four-week journey to ignite your joy and light up your life
Trust is my focus word for 2018. I resisted selecting the word trust because my prior words of the year were JOY and DELIGHT. Trust felt ominous. Trust didn't feel "juicy." However, trust whispered to me for months.
I began to think about trust differently. I began to realize by selecting trust as my word of the year I would come to know trust in a new and deeper way.
The angels gave me the motto for the year "Trust the best is yet to come." That felt so amazing especially at a point in my life when some people stop experiencing joy or feel valued. Retirement, empty nesters, caring for aging parents, grief/loss, caring for younger children or illness can leave us feeling like our better days have passed us by.
I am here to tell you, I do believe that by trusting, my best is yet to come. I trust in faith.
I feel faith and trust go hand in hand and there is always some joy to be found.
I receive divine goodness and grace in trust. I say yes to amazing opportunities in trust.
Today, my blessing for you on your journey of joy is to ponder trust. Where can you "let go" and trust that you are being guided, supported, uplifted and held by the divine?
Perhaps, dear one, you too may think about trust in a whole new way?
I think it's so wonderful for us to embrace the fact that we are having a human experience in this lifetime. Things are not always easy, fun or joyful. It also gives me a higher sense of appreciation when things are flowing with ease and grace.
I wanted to share a bit about my motto and how I want to feel in 2018. This is the first year I have selected words describing how I want to feel. Those words are Vibrant, Joyous, Gorgeous and Connected. Here is my motto collage, dear one.
This "Vibrant" photograph above was taken by my friend Tera Girardin. She is a photographer and author of her book Faces of Autism which is a beautiful collection of stories and inspiration about amazing children on the spectrum.
I am happy to report today I am feeling Vibrant, Joyous, Gorgeous and Connected.
I invite you to think of a word for the rest of this year. It might be a word you'd like to carry forward into 2019. Or you might want to pick a different word for 2019 and that is perfectly okay too.
If you would like help in picking a Word of the Year, Christine Kane has a wonderful and free ebook that helps guide you in choosing your word.
We'd love it if you'd come to the Facebook Group. Join us here and let us know what JOY you found.


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How to Print Your Outlook 2013 Appointments
Click a date within the range of dates you want to print.
If you want to print a single day, click just one day. If you want to print a range of dates, click the first date and then hold down Shift and click the last date in the range. The whole range is highlighted to show which dates you've selected.
Click the File tab and choose Print (or press Ctrl+P).
The Print dialog box appears.
In the Print Settings section, make a style choice.
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Trifold, and Calendar Details are the basic choices. You can also define your own print styles in Outlook, so you may eventually have quite a collection of choices showing up in this box. Outlook also shows you a preview of the page you're about to print, which eliminates surprises.
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Inspired by my brother and sister-in-law's loving cats who live in New York named Anna and Freud.
- 200g white greeting card
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- C6 envelope (4.5" x 6.4" / 11.4 cm x 16.2 cm)
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What is GrowIt!?
You're here.
You've heard a little about GrowIt!.... or a lot depending on which co-founder you talked to.
You're interested, but you want to know more. You have so many questions!
In time we want to answer everything, but let's do it in small doses.
The first and most obvious question is:
What is GrowIt
When you're new to a city and want to find a place to eat, what do you do? You use Yelp. When you're new to gardening….. you use GrowIt!. GrowIt! is built on a network of user uploaded photos that are tagged by you and your phone's GPS.
If a user sees a plant that they like or dislike, they take a picture of it, then identify it (or label it as "Help Me Identify" to have it labeled for you), and then give it a rating. After the photo is uploaded, other users within a 75 mile radius can see that photo in the "Rate" feed and give it their own rating. Through time, pictures and plants acquire ratings and comments. Then anyone looking for plant inspiration can filter through these photos and ratings to find the plants that they like best. Again, you only see things from 75 miles around you, so you should only be seeing things that work in your area. Local plants for local people.
The cool thing is that GrowIt! makes finding the right plant as easy as knowing your favorite color. You don't know anything about plants, but want to plant your first flowerbed? Don't feel intimidated. Search GrowIt! and find something you like before you ever even go to the store! Have a question about a specific plant or photo? Leave a comment and ask a question for that user!
Our job is to connect people to people and people to plants. It's a social world!
So why don't we Garden Socially!?
Mason Day – Co-founder, GrowIt!


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Its quite ironic that her magic wand is a tiny needle, as she had an extremely irrational fear of them as a child. She was introduced to the medicine through her best friend and after that first introduction she wanted to learn more and understand how something that caused her so much anxiety and emotional trauma as a child could be used as a powerful healing tool. Her desire is to educate her patients that they do not have to be a passive administer in their own healing, stuck in a medical system where the first options seem to be drugs and surgery. Chinese Medicine boosts the body's intuitive ability to heal itself, empowering you to be your own healer, and she can guide you towards balance and bliss. Tara has worked in many different settings from the Integrative Venice Family Clinic, the HIV/AIDS support center - Being Alive, The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer center, The NY Times rated Rancho Santana resort in Nicaragua, to her own private practice in LA.
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation begins with a comprehensive review of your health history, all the body systems, and the symptoms you are currently exhibiting. A diagnosis will be determined and a treatment will be given. This may include acupuncture and/or any of the other modalities - such as e-stim, cupping, or moxa. After the treatment we will discuss the treatment plan, which includes frequency of treatments, and necessary dietary recommendations or herbal prescriptions.
Follow-up Tx
If treating previous ailments or there have been no major health changes, there is no need to do a comprehensive examination; though the treatment may change as your symptoms change.
Cupping/Gua Sha
A therapy in which heated glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body, creating suction as a way of stimulating the flow of energy. This will create marks on the body that can last anywhere from 1-10 days. Duration of discoloration depends on the toxins and stagnation present in the body. Cupping is not bruising. Bruising occurs when blood vessels are broken and dispersed throughout the layers of the skin. This treatment helps to bring stagnant blood, toxins, lactic acid, etc. that is already stuck in between the layers of fascia and connective tissue to the surface. Alternatively you can choose to have Gua Sha. The result is the same but the technique is the exact opposite. A scraping method is used with a smooth tool to break down the fascia and connective tissue, releasing stagnations and toxins.


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A nightstand is an important furniture piece in the bedroom. It does not serve as a filler on an empty space between your bed and the wall or window. It highlights the look of your room and provides storage for items, such as a book, table lamp, alarm clock, mobile phone, and more. That is why you need to choose a nightstand carefully.
Choosing a Nightstand Tips
First on your list is how you plan to use the nightstand. If you plan to use it as a storage, choose a nightstand that features 2 – 3 drawers or...
...single drawer and a single open shelf table. Another good option is a single drawer and cabinet nightstand. Alternatively, if you intend to use it as a stand to your table lamp, a small table with open shelf would suffice.
The layout of your bedroom is essential when choosing a nightstand. Considering this factor will enable you to purchase the nightstand that matches the size of your room. Measure the area between your bed and other bedroom furniture. Ideally, the nightstand should enhance the overall look of the bedroom, as well as allow easy access to items stored and placed on the table.
What do you want to achieve? Do you want to use the nightstand as an accent piece or just to be a part of your bedroom?
Depending on your answer, choose a bedside table that will either make a bold statement or harmonize flawlessly into the furnishings of your room. Placing a nightstand on both sides of the bed will give your bedroom a sophisticated and smart look.
Nightstands are usually square or rectangular. They are not too low or too high but of almost the same height with the bed. If you are buying separate pieces, make sure to choose an appropriate size and shape of a bedside table.
An inappropriate shape and size will attract attention instead of blend seamlessly into your bedroom look. For example, a circular shape table would eat more space. On the other hand, the Symphony Modern White Round Nightstand offers functionality featuring 2 drawers and a revolving top.
Rounded corners are great because it prevents you from banging on the corners. This is specifically true in a kid's bedroom.
This will depend on your taste. What is your style? If you go for bold, then pick a table that is super styled or a low-profile look and blend it with your current bedroom furniture pieces.
Choosing a lower nightstand is difficult to reach while in bed and offers lesser storage space. A higher table allows you to get things from the tabletop, drawers, and shelves easily. Remember, though, not to choose a too high bedside table. A nightstand that has the same height as that of the bed is more appropriate.
This will depend on your bedroom theme and your personal style. The bedroom is a person's private place. Therefore, you can incorporate the theme, style, and mood that you want. When choosing the design for your nightstand, make sure that it goes will with how you have dressed your bedroom. It may have a different design with your current bedroom pieces but it should still harmonize with the other furniture pieces. A very indifferent design will create much disparity, which is not appropriate to have in a bedroom. Modern bedroom furniture is available in designs and styles that can blend in any theme.
You can think outside of the ordinary, just make sure you do not overdo it. You should also avoid over decorating your bedroom to prevent it from looking garish or flashy. Remember that bedrooms should be quiet, tranquil, and peaceful.
Choosing a modern Italian bedroom set makes this job easier. If you really want to re-create the look of your bedroom, check the modern bedroom sets sale from modern furniture store Miami. You're sure to get the item that you need!
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The modern sofa offers much more versatility compared to the first designs. Although both the traditional and modern designs function as seating furniture, the modern couch design features innovation to the fullest.
Take the case of the modern sofa bed. A sofa bed is generally a sofa that features a metal or wood frame and a mattress underneath the seating cushions that easily unfolds or opens up into a bed. Known by several names, such as sofa bed, pull out sofa, pull out sofa bed, sleeper sofa, bed couch, or hide-a-bed, it is an ideal furniture piece for small spaces. Available in single or in modern sofa bed queen sizes, this dual function piece of furniture makes a good investment.
What Makes it a Good Investment
Are you having problems on how to maximize your small space? Do you always have friends over to your home but do not have room to spare? The modern sofa bed is the answer to your problem. With a sofa bed, you can easily enjoy the comfort of your living room and convert it into a bedroom whenever you feel like sleeping or lie down on a bed. A sofa bed converts your living room into an instant bedroom without a fuss! You can easily pull the seat out or spread the back and get a bed immediately! This piece of furniture makes you have a living room and bedroom in one space or have an instant guest room even with a small space.
A sofa bed is ideal if you love to stay late at night or wake up in the middle of the night to watch a romantic movie. It will allow you have that comfy position so you do not toss and turn while watching. You can easily grab a comforter and pillow and enjoy the movie! A sofa bed is also great for those who work at home and at night shift. You can take a break to get that super nap to keep you healthy.
The sofa bed offers you the pleasure to enjoy your living room on a comfortable modern couch and get into bed when the need arises. It is savings plus comfort in one piece of furniture.
Factors to Look For
Before you purchase a sofa bed, check our tips on what factors to look for.
Durability is essential regardless of whatever type of furniture to purchase. Those made of kiln-dried hardwoods are the most durable and strongest frames. A combination of steel and wood and even a mixture of furniture-grade plywood are great choices. Just avoid purchasing a sofa bed made of pinewood, as this is softer and can easily fail.
Test the sofa bed.
Make sure that it transforms easily and smoothly and is easy to handle.
You do not need complicated operations just to convert the sofa into a bed.
Choose rounded and smooth edges to avoid the linen from being ripped or damaged when unfolding or folding the mattress.
The quality of the mattress is equally important as the quality of the frame. Comfort is what you want so make sure that it has a thick matter that is enough to support your body and weight. It is essential that the mattress allows you to shift in any sleeping position. This will make you sleep well and feel good when you wake up.
Lying on a sofa may be nice but there is nothing like lying on a bed and this is what a sofa bed offers you. Considering the space issue in most modern homes, buying a modern pull out sofa will definitely make your space functional. For excellent quality sofa beds at a reasonable price, check modern furniture LA.
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Buying office furniture needs careful planning and decision. Choosing the wrong furniture affects the business overall look and the employees' productivity. Read our tips and find out what you need to observe when buying modern office furniture.
Tips to Buying Office Furniture
To be productive, you need comfortable and ergonomic chairs and desks. Some people forget to look deeper and just make a purchase once they are satisfied with the style and design. Avoid committing the same mistake by looking at the comfort level and aspect of the office furniture. A beautiful office is useless if your employees are not productive. Always test the furniture before making a final decision. Sit on the chair for at least 10 minutes and evaluate its comfort level. Check the arms, the backs, the seat, the legs, or base. Test the features to know if these are working properly and would contribute to the comfort of the user.
The same thing should be done with the desk. Try to write, rest your hand on it, or other things you would normally do on a desk.
The color is essential, as it can contribute to productivity and success. Pick a calming color like blue or grey.
Blue motivates people to work. Inject a few touches of orange to have a little emotion and balance. It also promotes trust and communication and has a calming effect, which is good for intense arguments. Other colors that you can have in your office is grey, yellow, red, and green.
Prioritize function over form. While other office furniture may look splendid in form, like a bright green office chair or a purple bean-shaped desk, your office will do better even with the standard shapes. What you need is office furniture that offers functionality and that will not disturb the flow of work. It is also important for you to check the area where you want to place the furniture. Maximize your area by purchasing furniture that will give more space to traffic.
A clean and orderly office is a complete productivity factor. It will keep your brain to work and let you stay focused. Make sure that the office furniture you purchase has clutter-reducing features. This means that is should have enough space for your office items. For example, a desk should have drawers and shelves where you can store items that you frequently need. This frees table surface so you can work better, whether you are writing or working on your laptop.
Make sure you have adequate bookshelves, file holders, and bins. A clean and more space on your office desk surface will allow you to focus better. The same goes for your employees. If more work is done, more income!
There is no problem with paying attention to the price, as long as you do not miss value. Value is essential when buying office modern furniture. This will gauge the durability, length of service, and comfort of the furniture. You will be better if you look for high-quality office furniture.
It is not enough to determine the quality of the office furniture. You should also determine the service you would receive after purchase. As a basic rule, always purchase from a reliable furniture store even when buying from modern furniture stores online. The price may be higher but you are guaranteed of getting both high-quality furniture and quality after sales service. This refers to white glove delivery, warranty, exchange policy, repairs, etc.
The way to being successful in your business depends on the office furniture that you choose, so choose wisely!
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Glass for dining tables already existed even in the traditional designs. Glass top dining tables will give your dining room a sophisticated and classy look. It allows the room to have an open yet formal ambiance and not just for hanging out or lounging around.
Although glass is naturally strong, it is not as sturdy as wood or stone. Its beauty and delicateness make you to be extra careful and to apply additional precautionary measures so as not to abuse or overuse it.
Glass top dining tables are beautiful, but because glass is a delicate material, they can be very dangerous. There are three types of glass used by furniture manufacturers: regular, annealed, and tempered. Of these three, tempered is the sturdiest and is thermal resistant because it is heat-treated.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Glass Top Dining Tables
The Pros
The Cons
While there are good points on having a glass top modern dining table, there is also a few downsides.
Why Purchase Glass Top Modern Dining Tables?
The decision of having a glass top dining table will depend on the following factors: 1) family members, 2) style of the dining table, 3) budget and 4) your children's safety, which is the most important factor.
With modern furniture online stores selling a huge variety of modern dining room sets, you are assured to find the suitable glass top dining tables that suit your requirements.
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Men have a different taste when it comes to furnishing their bedroom. Married men may come to terms with their wives, but single men want their presence felt in their bedrooms. What do men like in their bedroom?
Modern Bedroom Furniture for Men
The bed is an important item in any bedroom. Some single men may choose to have a single bed but most men would prefer to have a bigger bed, although they are single. A twin bed may be a good choice, but a modern queen size bed would be much better. A modern king size bed would even be the most preferred by the male sex. Men prefer larger beds because it connotes independence and authority.
So what types of bed would suit men?
Modern Platform Beds
The modern platform beds are available in two designs. One follows the traditional style of having a low-to-the-ground look while the other follows the Oriental style of having the bed flat on the floor.
The low-to-the-ground look may feature stubby or cone-shaped legs that can be made of either wood or chrome material. Others feature rectangular svelte stainless steel legs, or coated stainless steel legs, still others feature built-in nightstands or storage space. Still, others feature tall tufted headboard. So why would men want a platform bed over the regular bed design?
Modern platform beds have a streamlined design and projects a brawny look yet still look modest and low-key. With this presentation, modern furniture designers are able to enhance its look by adding accents, such as tufts, lighted platform, shaped headboard and more.
Men would love this style of modern beds because it emanates their independence without letting go of their masculinity. The modern designs of platform beds speak of a man's style and indicate self-assurance. Responsible, confidence, and organized – qualities that modern platform beds emanates – qualities that can win a woman's heart.
Leather Beds
Now, this is something that men would love to have in their bedroom. Leather signifies style and exudes warmth and passion. With a modern leather platform bed, a man is able to display independence without losing out his masculinity. This type of bed presents a responsible and organized man, which is a superb way to win a woman's heart.
Modern Bedroom Furniture
The bed is the central piece in any bedroom, whether for a man, a woman, or even a child. However, other bedroom furniture is needed. These include a nightstand, chest, drawer, shelves, and even a desk, chair, or a chaise.
The nightstand is a great piece to have in any bedroom setting. This eliminates the burden of having to get up from bed to keep needed items nearby. Women are not the only ones who need a nightstand; men need it, too. A nightstand is a necessity to anyone. It is where you place books, table lamp, alarm clock, mobile phone, etc.
Dresser and...
...chest offer storage for shirts, underwear, socks, ties, towels, and other accessories.
Having a desk, chair, or chaise would depend on the person. If you are decorating your man's bedroom, remember that men like it simple and uncomplicated. They want their bedrooms to have only the necessary furniture so avoid stuffing it with plenty of items.
For them, having a nice, soft, spacious bed to sleep on, enough storage and one or two accessories are enough to make a bedroom relaxing and functional.
You also need to consider putting the required furnishings, such as lighting, curtains, or blinds. Adding a dash of scented candles or oils would be a welcome treat regardless of the user's sex.
Getting help from the experts to recreate a man's bedroom would help. Online modern furniture stores have even joined the bandwagon of having exciting and beautiful showrooms by dressing them up like a home. If you are living somewhere in Miami, you can find modern furniture Miami a big help with several options to choose from and at very reasonable prices.
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diy monthly dry erase calendar frame
How to make your own dry erase monthly calendar.
Pinterest. Apparently the 3rd top search engine and why not? It's the jackpot for virtual hoarders. If you are anything like me, you have more pins saved then you know what to do with. Which brings me to this awesome challenge idea...
Try a pin and share how it went!
Welcome to March Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! So this month, I chose to make/create a "dry erase monthly calendar" from Design Create Inspire.
I chose to make a monthly dry erase calendar because I thought it'd be perfect to track my monthly blog post ideas. But, really, this would work for anyone who is on a tight budget but needs a system to keep track of a busy schedule.
For this craft project I used:
an old picture frame
4 different scrapbook sheets of paper
silver ribbon
black electrical tape
2 picture frame hooks
white chalk paint
clear chalk paint wax
Tools Used:
scrapbook paper cutter
glue stick
black sharpie
dry erase markers
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For the most part this is a pretty easy project. If your good with math, then this will be super simple.
You do have to figure out the size of each square after you know the width of your monthly title. I did this by measuring the picture frame and dividing by the number of days in the month. It wasn't perfect which is why there is a silver ribbon bordering two sides.
The first time I attempted this I messed up the days of the month. I wanted a place to add notes but didn't factor in the different days of the month so that was a boo-boo.
Also, I didn't really like the black frame nor my handwriting for the days-of-the-week labels. So I took apart the frame and got to work...again!
The first thing I did was distress the frame with white chalk paint. Not hard to do. Just take your brush, barely dip into paint, tap along the top of your paint container, and then brush onto frame. Keep working the paint until you like what you see.
When that dries, give it a coat of clear wax.
For straight edges use the scrapbook cutter (I know that is NOT the official name...sigh).
After you have arranged the squares into a pattern you like, glue and then add the days-of-the-week labels. To figure those out (the weekly labels), I used a very meticulous system. Bahahaha...not really. Just had a piece of paper cut to size which I then placed on computer screen to make sure the label fit.
Use your ruler and black Sharpie to clean up the lines.
I used silver ribbon to fill in the area above and to the right of calendar. Black electrical tape was used to border the entire piece.
With the glass back in place, you are ready to write in the dates and events using non-permanent markers.
If needed, attach these rings to the backside of frame. I added to each top-corner.
I'm so glad I took the time to tear it apart again. It looks so much better and now tracks all of the day's of the month. Yippee!
Now I can visually see what I plan on posting for the month. A little bit of accountability.
The best part...I had everything I needed so no money was spent. Be sure to check out the other creative pin challengers below.
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Now let's see what other things Pinterest inspired! Head over and visit the other hosts to see what they crafted, cooked, built, or tried!
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Jenny - Cookies Coffee and Crafts
Joanne - Our Unschooling Journey • Magen - The Kusi Life
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Lynne - My Family Thyme • Beverly - Across the Blvd.
Debra - Shoppe No. 5 • Pili - My Sweet Things
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Micah - Home Faith Family • Kelley - Simply Inspired Meal
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Lauren - Wonderfully Made • Sue - A Purdy Little House
Toni - Small Home Soul • Maureen - Red Cottage Chronicles
Marci - Stone Cottage Adventures • Michelle - Our Crafty Mom


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George H.W. Bush's final journey
Photo courtesy of AP Images.
America's 41st president, George H.W. Bush passed away leaving behind his legacy of humility, honor and humor.
George H.W. Bush, America's 41st president died late Friday at the age of 94 in his Houston home. He was remembered for his presidency in 1988 where he responded to the termination of the Soviet Union and led the U.S. military to remove Panamanian dictator, Manual Noriega as well as his command on a military strike that overpowered Iraqi president Saddam Hussein during the invasion of Kuwait (1990).
Bush, also known as "41" will be laid to rest on the grounds of the Bush Presidential Library and Museum next to his beloved wife, Barbara, and their daughter Robin who died of leukemia as a child. He was honored at the Washington National Cathedral and commended by his eldest son, former President George W. Bush who gave the eulogy for his father, saying he was a genuinely optimistic man, and that optimism guided his children and made each of them believe that anything was possible.
CNN reported Dec. 6, "Former President George H.W. Bush was remembered Thursday as a man of humility, honor and humor at the Bushes' family church in Houston, providing the nation with a last farewell before he begins his journey to his final resting place."
Thousands paid their respects to Bush as he was lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Monday and Tuesday. After the Houston funeral service, Bush departed the church in a motorcade procession to the Union Pacific Railroad Westfield Auto Facility.
A departure ceremony took place before Bush took his last trip by train to his final resting place. The funeral train departed on a 70-mile route, taking Bush from spring, Texas, to Texas A&M University in College Station, the site of the Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Once there, Bush's casket was carried through a military honor guard cordon, followed by his family.
A private burial service conducted by the Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson, Jr. and the Rev. Peter G. Cheney followed a Navy jet flyover.


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A Successful, Licensed Preschool is Launched!/
On February 12th we will go from a preschool of 26 to 75. This means 49 more faces that will learn English, 49 more students we get to say "kiss your brain" to, and 49 more hearts who will not only be taught how to read, write, and count, but who will, more importantly, be taught about the love and grace of Jesus. Not only will they receive an education while in the gates of the James Place, but every student who graduates from the James Place Preschool has a shot at a successful higher education! Preschool in Uganda is equivalent to kindergarten in America.
In this past week alone, we have done over 100 interviews with children looking to join our school. Most of these children have come to KIDS Club weekly for years, live in our neighboring villages like Ripon and the Works, and come from single-parent households who cannot afford the government schools. The majority of those we interviewed know little to no English. Our team of teachers has worked hard to hear each person's story and choose the children who are in the greatest need. The hardest part is knowing that some who are in the greatest need will still not receive a spot.
Not only will the James Place Preschool be at a large discount compared to government schools, but it will have a teacher to student ratio of 1:8. In Uganda, most classrooms have between 90 to 100 students and only 1 or 2 teachers. Our teachers are working to create a curriculum specific to each learning level and individualized to each student.
We believe that children who might not have a chance of education elsewhere should be given a chance in the gates of the James Place. Education is the key to so much in Uganda, but more than anything we believe a Christ-centered education is the key to success. We pray that these small hands grow to be Christian leaders in their community. We hope that they grow to be teachers, mothers, fathers, doctors, and lawyers who lead their nation with the love of Christ. We hope that more than building success on this earth, they will use their lives to build the kingdom of God.


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More premises in Dundee get set for a superfast boost
Press release • Feb 25, 2016 19:22 GMT
Another 500 households and businesses in Dundee are next in line for a high-speed fibre broadband boost – thanks to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband rollout.
The premises are all in the city's Park exchange area, which serves south-west Dundee, and will join more than 1,800 Dundee premises which already have access to fibre broadband via the £410m Digital Scotland partnership, led by the Scottish Government.
The programme aims to provide fibre broadband infrastructure to parts of Scotland not included in commercial providers' investment plans.
All the work planned for Dundee is on 'Exchange Only' (EO) lines, a historic legacy of the copper network which present unique engineering challenges. They run directly from the exchange to homes and business premises, bypassing the usual road-side cabinets which are a vital part of the fibre rollout.
Engineers have worked out an innovative way to integrate these lines into the fibre rollout, rearranging the existing network and laying hundreds of metres of new cables to reroute the lines through extra road-side cabinets, to overcome the hurdle.
Engineers expect the new fibre connections to start to become available by this summer* as Openreach, BT's local network business, continues work on the ground.
To benefit from the faster connection speeds, residents need to sign up for a fibre service with their chosen provider, as upgrades aren't automatic.
Fibre broadband offers fast and reliable broadband connections at speeds of up to 80Mbps** and there are many suppliers in the marketplace to choose from.
Whether you own a business, work from home, research homework or want to keep in touch with friends and family, fibre broadband enables multiple users to connect to the internet at high speeds and get better access to online services and faster uploads and downloads.
Will Dawson, convener of Dundee City Council's city development committee, said: "It is great news that more Dundee homes and businesses are the next in line for a superfast boost, especially as exchange-only lines were once thought to be out of reach of fibre technology. We're determined that everyone in Dundee will have access to digital services as well as the skills and confidence to go online and use them."
The Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme underpins the Scottish Government's aim for Scotland to become a world class digital nation by 2020. It will deliver access to fibre broadband to around 95% of premises by the end of March 2018, when combined with existing commercial roll-out plans.
Delivered through two projects – led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in their area and the Scottish Government in the rest of Scotland project – the partnership currently reaches more than 500,000 premises across the country.
Other funding partners include the UK Government through Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), local authorities and the European Regional Development Fund. BT is investing £126 million in the two projects, on top of its commercial rollout.
Sara Budge, Programme Director for Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband, said: "Many residents and businesses are now able to sign up for fibre broadband thanks to our programme, with more local coverage just around the corner.
"As with any engineering rollout on this scale there are risks and things do change from time to time, so we've been making improvements to our website to make sure people can get the very latest information with just a few clicks.
"You can find out all about the rollout and the status of the street cabinet you're connected to, and sign up to be kept in the loop for progress reports, at www.scotlandsuperfast.com."
Liz Mallinson, BT Scotland's Fibre Broadband Director, added: "We're excited to be bringing more fibre technology to Dundee, especially as it involves overcoming a major technical challenge in the shape of our historic EO lines.
"We're also urging local people to check if they're among the thousands who can already get high speed services. There's lots of competition in the broadband market, and people may be pleasantly surprised to discover they could be surfing at much higher speeds at a similar cost to their current service.
"Once you've tried superfast broadband, you'll never look back."
Local people can check the interactive map on the Digital Scotland website (http://www.scotlandsuperfast.com/where-when/) to find out if they can get the service and further information is also available on Twitter @ScotSuperfast or Facebook atwww.facebook.com/scotlandsuperfast
*Our deployment plans are subject to change. The expectations reflected in this plan are reasonable, but because our rollout involves risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ from those expressed or implied.
**These are the top wholesale speeds available from Openreach to all service providers; speeds offered by service providers may vary.
Notes to editors
Due to the current network topography and the economics of deployment, it is likely that not all premises within selected exchange areas will be able to access fibre-based broadband at the same point in the roll-out. Further announcements will be made as more areas are able to access the growing fibre infrastructure.
About BDUK
Superfast Britain is a UK Government programme of investment in broadband and communication infrastructure across the UK. Run by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, this investment helps businesses to grow, creates jobs and will make Britain more competitive in the global race. The portfolio is comprised of three elements:
Administered on behalf of Government by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), Superfast Britain is transforming Britain by promoting growth, enabling skills and learning, and improving quality of life.
For further information: https://www.gov.uk/broadband-delivery-uk
About BT
BT's purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. It is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed-mobile products and services. Following the acquisition of EE on 29 January 2016, BT consists principally of six customer-facing lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Business, BT Consumer, EE, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
For the year ended 31 March 2015, BT Group's reported revenue was £17,979m with reported profit before taxation of £2,645m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit www.btplc.com.


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Reviews and Unboxings
Check out these great videos on YouTube!
The Toy Box
We had a blast being part of ABC's "The Toy Box" Season 2. Thank you so much to ABC, Mattel and everyone involved for the opportunity to compete.
This was back in the our prototyping days, we've obviously moved forward quite a bit since then.
Note: We are proud of our participation in The Toy Box but we are not using our experience as a promotional vehicle. This content is here because it is part of our adventure, not because of any endorsement from ABC, Mattel, Toys-R-Us or any other group associated with the show.
Check out the full episodes of The Toy Box season 2 episode 2 (the pitch, Q&A, the judgement, and the episode winner) as well as the Season 2 finale. Available on ABC, YouTube, Amazon, and Hulu.
In Episode 2 skip to 6:30 to see CLICKEYbits' pitch, Q&A, and Judgement, then skip to 35:35 for judges discussion, and finally 38:00 for the judge's winning decision.
You can see just the pitch without needing a subscription via this tweet from ABC's The Toy Box.
Kickstarter Roots
We started our journey with a Kickstarter campaign, here is the original video.


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I keep a private list of volunteers that are currently ready and waiting for a request from a hospital in need. The list grows and shrinks. Names go on and off as these requests for donation assignments are fulfilled. I often go to this list before posting adoption requests in our facebook group.
It alleviates the stress for some of our volunteers of trying to be quick enough to snag an adoption on this page before they are gone (often lightning fast!)
As of this morning, we are revamping our behind-the-scenes adoption system! Open requests have been fulfilled, the list has been wiped clean, and a new database has been created.
If you are a volunteer that would like to receive a one-time request from a hospital, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your state
3. What you are sewing (Diapers only? Mini-blankets with hats only? Diapers and/or mini-blankets? Layettes?)
4. If you are a new volunteer, please send a photo sample of your treasures.
5. Preferred donation region of the country, if shipping distance is a concern. (The more flexible you are with region, the quicker I am able to match you with a request. Many of our volunteers ship nationwide.)
6. Approximate donation size that you are hoping for, number of items, etc.
When you have been matched to a request from a hospital in need, your name will be deleted from the list unless and until you email me to ask for another assignment. This will keep our adoptions list clean and clear.
If you are a longterm volunteer that has already made at least 4 previous donations, you have the option of being added to our new "ongoing adoptions" list, if you so choose. Some of our volunteers like to always have at least one adoption in their sewing hopper. Longterm volunteers know that I am extremely flexible with assignments and will always do my best to keep volunteers as busy with our project as they choose to be, while never being offended when life gets busy and they need to step back. Open communication and individual service opportunities are the hallmarks of our project and it is the camaraderie, unity, flexibility, and overwhelming generosity within our army of volunteers that make our endeavor so successful!
Thank you for all that you do!
One small note: we will STILL BE POSTING ADOPTIONS in this group very frequently as well
Warmest regards,
Megan Bradshaw
Founder and President
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Having performed in some of the most iconic venues around the world, multi-award winning performer, Katherine Jenkins, will be bringing a national tour to Australia in November.
Britain's best-selling classical artist of the past 25 years first came to public attention when she sang at Westminster Cathedral, honouring Pope John Paul II's silver jubilee in 2003. For the first time since her 2011 arena tour with Plácido Domingo, Australian audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Katherine Jenkins most well-known songs, including "Time to Say Goodbye", "Jealous Of The Angels" and "Blinded By Your Grace", with the addition of a piano and string quartet.
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Please contact me at alina[at]alinatugend[dot]com if you would like me to speak at your workplace, school or other gathering.
I have spoken about my work before a variety of audiences, including teachers, students, business leaders and parents. Below are some of the venues where I've done presentations:
Workshop Presenter
Reporting on Education
University of the Andes Journalism Department
Bogotá, Colombia
Ohio State University
Sports and Wellness Program
Columbus, Ohio
Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
Laguna Niguel, CA
Keynote speaker
Mamaroneck Union-Free School District
Superintendent's Conference Day
Mamaroneck, NY
Keynote speaker
JP Morgan Conference Center
Client Appreciation Event
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Mother's Day Fundraiser
Stephen S. Wise Temple Elementary School
Los Angeles
Warwicks Book Store
La Jolla, CA
South Asian Journalists Association Global Convention
Westchester Jewish Center
Mamaroneck, NY


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HOLA Amigos!
If there's one thing we love in Orange, it's Mexican food and a good ol' fashion margarita.
Luckily for us, the latest South American restaurant to hit town is all about just that.
Frida's Mexican located off Anson Street is flaunting the flavours of our Southern friends with seasonal, local produce and a very unique margarita drink list.
Tacos, Burritos, quesadillas, bowl options, you name it, they'll serve it for lunch and dinner from Wednesday - Sunday every week.
The Borenore Brewing Co. are always brewery inside Frida's Mexican, to bring the flavors of Mexico to life.
224 Anson Street
Orange, New South Wales 2800


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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said Friday that new general manager Brandon Beane will have control over the 53-man roster.
Beane, however, emphasized that he and head coach Sean McDermott will take a collaborative approach on personnel decisions.
"It's going to be very similar to what Sean and I were used to Carolina," Beane said Friday at his introductory news conference. "I'm going to be over the football side. Sean's going to be over the coaches. But there's not a czar around here. Sean's not a czar. I'm not a czar. Every decision is going to be collaborative, together.
"I think that's the only way. I've seen it both ways, and the success I've had is when we're both seeing eye to eye. [Co-owner] Kim [Pegula] and Terry, me involved, we're going to do this together. Other people in the building. This is not a one-person approach."
Former general manager Doug Whaley also controlled the 53-man roster. Whaley was fired April 30, one day after the draft concluded.
Pegula said McDermott provided ownership with "seven or eight names" as potential general manager candidates, and Beane was among them. Pegula added that McDermott's involvement in the process did not extend beyond providing a list of names.
Beane, 40, spent the past 19 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, including the past two seasons as their assistant general manager. McDermott served as the Panthers' defensive coordinator from 2011 until being hired by the Bills in January.


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Kang Gao, is an individual who is constantly faltering, chasing the ever changing and shifting embodiment of subjectivity which is, always, encountering super-complex situations as if happening for the first time.
His work, thus far, attempts to capture the romance inside this mega-complication of the contradiction between the permanent 'not yet' and the temporal forever-new with his decentralised and ephemeral aesthetics.
In his latest works, dispersed moving light from the projection and the arbitrary arrangement of the installations made by post industrial material both played big roles in the whole set. But none of them can represent the work by itself. There, the lights, the sounds, the screens made by Dibond aluminum sheets, the screws, the dirty walls, the dust controlled by the gravity from all the potential existing dimensions, and all the affective existences inside of this space remaining unseen that is beyond the limitation of the dimension of time becomes the new continually alerting embodiment of the ever 'not yet' complete idea that he proposed. By all of thus he is conveying the emptiness of the pre-existed subjectivity and the specific temporality of our very today notion of human being that floating in between of reason and instinct, subjectivity and objectivity, machine and animal.


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Exploring Southwark and discovering its history
Newington Workhouse on Westmoreland Road, latterly called Newington Lodge, was flattened in the late 1960s to make way for a part of the Aylesbury Estate. Its demolition was long overdue and the imposing, gloomy building that had bad memories and misery ingrained in every brick was missed by no one.
There had been a workhouse in St Mary Newington since about 1734 which was reported to have 200 inmates in 1777. The population of St Mary Newington and Walworth had increased rapidly as streets of small and insanitary houses had been built which attracted the poorest of tenants who often looked to the parish for relief. The workhouse was located on the west side of Walworth Road by the tollgate, just north of where the turning is to John Ruskin Street today, and by 1849 was considered inadequate. The Poor Law of 1834 abolished any system of out relief, making it compulsory for poor relief only to be received within the confines of the workhouse. The Act was devised as a deterrent for the poor to claim off the parish.
The Newington Guardians of the Poor were advised that the Walworth Villa estate, built on Walworth Common which had been enclosed to raise money for the "numerous and expensive poor" was for sale. The land consisting of 2 acres was purchased by the Guardians for £440 but the Poor Law Board believed the site was too small for a workhouse which they considered needed ten acres. As a result, the Guardians amended their plans for the new facility to become a "House for Pauper Infants", that is an orphanage. The foundation stone for the new facility was laid on 1 July 1850 and the ceremony included a procession of poor children from the old workhouse to the new Westmoreland Road site. The new building was intended for 300 children but by March 1851, perhaps because of the ever increasing numbers who needed to be admitted to the workhouse, the Guardians revised the plans to accommodate up to 100 adult sick poor and 460 adult paupers. The children would be sent to the new district school in Anerley. The Poor Law Board approved the revised plans in August the same year.
The first 30 inmates were admitted in February 1852. The main block was 280 ft long, described as a simple and dignified building of three storeys with bays at either end. The block was aligned roughly east to west with the women's quarters situated in the eastern half and the men's quarters in the western half. The infirmary was built behind the main building and aligned north to south. Described as built in the late Georgian utilitarian style, it was three storeys high with an additional two storey block to the rear which was thought to accommodate lunatics and maternity cases until the 1930s. A dining hall with chapel above was a later addition opened in 1862 and set at right a angle to the front of the main building. There were also various outbuildings such as a mortuary, wash-house and bakehouse.
Additionally, there were separate casual wards behind the infirmary to accommodate vagrants, the itinerant poor. In 1866 an additional storey and a two-storey female vagrant ward added. In return for food and shelter, male casuals had to break up two bushels of stone or cut up enough wood to make 300 bundles. Women had to pick 1 lb of oakum, a loose fibre obtained by manually shredding old rope
Life in the workhouse was severe, harsh and oppressive, bordering on the cruel. The diet consisted mainly of gruel and bread with rations barely more than subsistence level. In 1862, a letter appeared in a newspaper from an inmate in the Newington Workshouse which described the appalling treatment endured by the inmates.
The letter said that on admission the inmates were inspected by the Medical Officer and all were bathed, prior to being dressed in "house clothes" regardless of whether they were dirty or clean but all were bathed in the same water and "this to a clean person is most disgusting." Only three towels per week were provided for 150 men, unsurprising they were riddled with vermin. The wash-house was only open for ten minutes each morning so little used. There were 40 beds for the "outdoor" poor and not enough for the inmates. The letter said those inmates who were ill had to lie about in the damp day halls because there was no room for them in the sick wards. Those suffering from rheumatic bronchitis or who had bad legs were sent to a shed which was on the edge of an open sewer with a floor of damp earth, cold in winter and putrid in summer with smells from the ditch and privy. The letter concludes: "and in order that we may be made to feel where we are, the Master has threatened everyone found smoking in any place in the building to punish them and it is too cold this either for old men to smoke in the yard, this being the only comfort we poor creatures have here; and we little thought in our days of prosperity when we paid rates, that we should ever be subject to such treatment in our old days, our only crime being poverty: and there is no wonder that many prefer a prison to such a place as this."
In 1869 the parishes of St Mary Newington and St George the Martyr joined the St Saviour's Poor Law Union which previously had consisted of the parishes of St Saviour's and Christ Church. The Union now had three workhouses: the Christ Church workhouse in Marlborough Street, the St George the Martyr workhouse in Mint Street and now the one in Newington. It was decided that each workhouse should be used to accommodate a specific class, in Newington's case it admitted the sick and infirm of both sexes, aged married couples and able bodied women.
But all the workhouses within the Union suffered chronic overcrowding and when the Local Government Board replaced the Poor Law Board in 1877, they ordered that there should be separate premises for the infirm. As a consequence, St Saviour's Infirmary was built near Champion Hill in Dulwich and, when this facility was opened in 1887, Newington workhouse reverted to general admissions. In the same year, the Local Government Board fixed capacity at 1236. Nevertheless, overcrowding remained a constant issue and various changes and additions were made to increase capacity and buildings adjacent buildings acquired.
The admittance registers for Newington Workhouse show that Charlie Chaplin and his elder brother Sydney were admitted on 30 May 1896 until the middle of June when they were transferred to the Hanwell Residential School which was run jointly by St Saviour's Union and the City of London Guardians. Sadly two years later they were admitted to the Lambeth Workhouse in Renfrew Road (now the Cinema Museum) before being transferred to Norwood Schools.
In 1900, alterations and additions were made to the workhouse that included nurses' quarters, married couples' quarters, infants' wards and a new mortuary. The stricture within the Poor Law that relief was to be given only to those who were inmates of a workhouse was relaxed and out relief offices built. "Older residents of Southwark remember well the long queues of poor people filing into the out-relief entrance to collect their tea, sugar, flour and so on, in the gloomy hall." (B G Morley, 1969 – see below).
Just before the First World War, the name "workhouse" officially disappeared and throughout the country all workhouses were renamed "Institutions" but this did not change the harshness of life experienced by the inmates. By as late as the 1920s, there were no curtains at ward windows or rugs for day rooms, All chairs were made from wood without upholstery. Inmates were not free not come and go as they pleased: men under the age of 60 could only leave the workhouse on the first Friday of the month from noon until 7 pm and alternate Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, women could leave for the first Wednesday of the month and alternate Sundays. Those over 60 were allowed more frequent leave. Inmates still had to wear "house clothes" and their own clothing and small possessions were kept in store for them while they were resident.
Workhouses were renamed Public Assistance Institutions under the Local Government Act in 1929 which made the local authority responsible for public hospitals, out-relief and the operation of the Poor Law and a year later the London County Council became responsible for the Newington Workhouse. The former Poor Law Unions of St Saviour's and St Giles' Camberwell amalgamated. The Institution in Mint Street had closed a few years earlier leaving the Newington Institution with a capacity of 1078, the Christ Church Institution with a capacity 330 and the Gordon Road Institution with a capacity of 791. The Christ Church Institution in Marlborough Street appears to have closed in the mid 1930s. By June 1936, the places at Newington were only for the aged, both healthy and infirm while the younger able bodied were admitted to the Institution in Gordon Road.
The Institution suffered damage during the Second World War and both the Board Room and the Roman Catholic Chapel were destroyed. There was damage to the women's block and minor damage to the Master's House, kitchen and laundry.
With the introduction of the welfare state after the end of the Second World War, Newington and all the other Institutions within London came within the remit of the newly formed Welfare Committee of the London County Council. The 1948 National Assistance Act provided for local authorities to provide the care of those unable to take care of themselves and for the provision of the homeless. Inmates were now called Residents , the Master now became the Warden, and the Newington Institution was renamed Newington Lodge. Residents were to be made to feel as much as possible they were living in their own home and provided with all reasonable comforts and amenities.
There were large numbers of people made homeless after the second world war and as many as possible were accommodated at Newington Lodge. Things were improving for old people now resident as curtains, rugs and upholstered chairs were provided together with new furniture and linen. A shop opened where residents could buy items like cakes and fruit and the first television set was presented by the Southwark '20' Club in 1950. Nevertheless, the building was old, forbidding and totally unsuitable for the evolving needs of the newly formed welfare state.
When the newly enlarged London Borough of Southwark was formed in 1965 it took over the care of Newington Lodge which was now used by other London Councils. There were 618 beds for old people, of these Southwark used 208, Westminster 329 and Lambeth 81.
Gradually as new housing was built the number of homeless at Newington Lodge decreased. In 1950 there were 250 homeless families but eight years later there was half that number and by April 1965 only 15. The number of old people gradually declined also as transfers to other facilities took place and by the beginning of 1969 the population of Newington Lodge was totally running down. At this time there were 272 elderly residents and by May numbers had decreased to 73. The last 19 elderly men were transferred by Westminster City Council on 17 June 1969 and the last homeless family had moved out on 12 June. The empty building would soon be demolished and an extension to the Aylesbury Estate built. As Mr Morley wrote at this time: "in a short time … the last of Newington Workhouse, a sad, rambling anachronism, will have gone at last".
I am indebted to Mr B G Morley of the Welfare Department, London Borough of Southwark, who researched and wrote an unpublished typescript dated 1969 "A history of Newington Lodge 1849-1969". There are copies available at the Guildhall Library and the Southwark Local Studies Library.
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