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Create a custom design wall sticker using your own pictures, photos or sketch designs. High quality wall stickers and decals at great prices.
Custom text stickers. Have you got a favourite phrase or quote? We can create wall art quotes just for you! Including personalised name designs too!
1- A spatula or similar (credit card, ID)
2- A clean cloth
You will receive a cardboard tube packaging that protects the sticker and its accessories from any damage. In the case that you also purchased a spatula, this will also be inside the tube. In the cardboard tube. Also, we have attached a copy of the design to be used as a proportional template sheet sticker so you can make adhesion and application tests before applying your acquired vinyl sticker.
If you won ́t be applying the sticker until a few weeks later, then it will be better to take the sticker out of the tube and keep it stretched out.
You will need to make sure that the surface where you will be sticking the sticker onto is in good condition; otherwise the durability of the sticker is not guaranteed as the grip won't be correct. The surface must be dry, free from dirt and impurities such as powder, liquids and stains...
We recommend that if you ́re going to stick your sticker on a painted wall, it should be plastic paint as this is the most recommended.
We do not recommend the application of our stickers on freshly painted surfaces. If the application surface of the sticker has been painted recently, we recommend a period of about 4 or 6 weeks before applying the sticker.
Never clean the surface with glass cleaner. This product leaves particles that are not compatible with the adhesive. We recommend cleaning the surface with water or cleaning alcohol from the pharmacy.
The stickers sold by Tenstickers are for any smooth non-porous surface. If yours is otherwise please contact firstname.lastname@example.com to find a solution.
* If you have purchased a vinyl blackboard sticker you have to place in an absolutely smooth surface. The slightest irregularity on the surface will affect the writing and erasing on the board.
**The wrapping of the vinyls into the tubes might cause some wrinkles in the conveyor paper that is used to facilitate the application. When you receive the package we recommend to extend the vinyls and put pressure on the wrinkles, press again with the spatula or a similar object before the application. Vinyl is a flexible material and therefore any wrinkle that affects the paper has no effect on the vinyl once the application is done correctly.
01- You remove the seal from the cardboard tube; take out the sticker and the template. Have a table or a floor ready, and check that it is the correct sticker that you have ordered. Depending on the size of your sticker, your delivery may come in one or more pieces (in the same cardboard tube). If you ordered a photo mural, please be sure that there aren ́t any missing pieces to complete the mural.
02- Use the spatula very hard across the whole surface of the protective paper to ensure that the sticker sticks properly. We insist especially on the parts where the design has very small details.
03- Take measurements of the wall and adjust the space for the sticker.
04- Bend the white silicon paper about 5 centimetres from the top.
05- You stick the upper part of the sticker onto the wall in order to secure the sticker on the wall before removing the white silicon paper at the back.
06- You then remove the white paper at the back of the sticker as you press the sticker down. You will then use the spatula or anything similar to stick down the sticker onto the wall. The direction of the spatula (or similar) will always be from the centre and working your way outwards to the sides.
07- You will then go over the sticker several times with the spatula on top of the clear protective paper to ensure that the sticker is securely stuck onto the wall.
With multicoloured stickers, the first spread with the spatula needs to be very soft because the sticker is repositionable and it can easily come off until it has been stuck on properly on the wall. Once stuck on correctly you will not be able to reposition it.
08-By now the sticker is already stuck onto the wall. Now all you need to do is remove the clear protection paper on top. You will pull this at an angle of 180 degrees.
Some stickers ́ don ́t need the protective paper so therefore in step 7 you would have already finished the application.
Prepare the area in which you would like to apply the wallpaper or photo mural. The surface must be dry, clean and free of any grease.
The wallpaper can cover small imperfections on the wall, but in the case of larger grooves or holes, we would advise that you try to smoothen them or fill them in when appropriate. Also, we would advise you to remove any residue left by previous wallpaper, before attempting to apply the new wallpaper.
Cut the wallpaper roll along the indicated line.
Unfurl the wallpaper and check that there are no errors and that the borders are correct.
Prepare the glue. If you are applying Tenstickers´ own glue, a 50g sachet should be mixed with 1 litre of cold water. Wait 15 minutes, then mix the glue one more time. After you have done this, you can apply the glue on the wall.
Use a spirit level and ruler to mark on the wall where you would like to put the wallpaper. Mark straight vertical lines (each 50cm) along where you are going to put the edges of the wallpaper.
If you want to put the wallpaper on a wall with a window we would recommend that you begin to apply it from the frame and extend it along the wall.
To prepare the surface of the wall intended for the first part of the wallpaper, apply a thin layer of glue. This can cover more space than the wallpaper will. It is not necessary to apply glue on the paper.
Unroll the wallpaper from the bottom up to avoid dirtying the patterned side of the wallpaper.
Place the upper part of the wallpaper on the wall, with the glue, and unroll it smoothly, ensuring all of the paper sticks well.
Check whether the first part of the paper is in line with the previously marked lines. If it is not, slide it smoothly into position.
With a brush, carefully smoothen the surface of the wallpaper, removing any air bubbles or inconsistencies. Move the brush in a circular motion from the centre of the wallpaper, out. Be careful not to touch glue with the brush else you may risk transferring that glue onto the pattern.
Repeat these steps for the rest of the wallpaper, making sure that all of the edges are evenly matched and aligned.
Excess glue can be removed with a soft sponge or cloth. Using a hard sponge may erode and ruin the print.
When you have finished applying all the parts and all is smooth, use a knife to remove all of the redundant parts of the wallpaper.
Ensure once again that all of the paper is aligned and that the patterns are correctly positioned. If, once you have applied the photomural, you notice that the patterns are not properly aligned, you can move one of the strips very gently to rectify the problem.
Using a paint roller, smooth the surface of the wallpaper once again. There may be some small air bubbles remaining, however they should disappear naturally within 1-3 days.
In the days after application, remember to maintain a suitable temperature (10ºC) and air flow to the room.
Do not use any device to unnaturally accelerate the drying process for the wallpaper. Please also avoid a quick and intense increase in heat, in that area.
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WASHINGTON — Making his seventh and final State of the Union address, President Bush proposed a short list of initiatives Monday that more than anything else underscored the White House's growing realization that his biggest political opponents now are time and an electorate already looking beyond him.
This address lacked the soaring ambitions of Mr. Bush's previous speeches, though it had its rhetorical flourishes. He invoked the "miracle of America" but for the most part flatly recited familiar ideas — cutting taxes, fighting terrorists, the war in Iraq — rather than bold new ones. Nothing he proposed Monday is likely to redefine how history judges his presidency.
The biggest initiatives of the second Bush term — the remaking of Social Security and the emotionally charged issue of illegal immigration — are now in the category of what the White House calls "unfinished business." Mr. Bush mentioned them on Monday only to state the obvious: both will remain unfinished on his watch.
So, too, will the war in Iraq, the issue that will define his legacy more than any other, and one for which he pointedly offered no new promises of troop withdrawals beyond those already proposed by the American commander in Iraq, Gen. David H. Petraeus. Mr. Bush said he would instead await the recommendations now being drafted by General Petraeus at his headquarters at the presumptively named Camp Victory in Baghdad.
In contrast to last year's address to Congress, where he faced skepticism about sending more troops to Iraq, Mr. Bush cited a drop in violence and nascent signs of political reconciliation there. Rather than signaling a more rapid withdrawal, though, the president noted General Petraeus's warnings that the gains could quickly be reversed.Continue reading the main story
"We must do the difficult work today," he said, "so that years from now, people will look back and say that this generation rose to the moment, prevailed in a tough fight and left behind a more hopeful region and a safer America."
Mr. Bush now has less than a year left in office. But as the White House counselor, Ed Gillespie, noted on Monday, the window for realistically accomplishing much of anything during an election year will close by the time Congress adjourns in the summer and the presidential nominating conventions begin.
This year's campaign is such that the State of the Union Message — an annual ritual of American governance for more than two centuries — seemed like little more than a brief distraction between Senator Edward M. Kennedy's endorsement of Senator Barack Obama on Monday afternoon and Florida's primary vote on Tuesday. One Republican candidate, Senator John McCain, skipped the address to squeeze in a last day of campaigning there.
"Everybody appears to be looking downstream," Scott Reed, a veteran Republican consultant, said Monday.
What the president did propose in his address was modest, focused more than ever on domestic matters and the growing concern about the economy.
An economic stimulus that has already moved forward; a campaign against "earmarks" for frivolous spending projects; grants for students in failing urban schools; new benefits for veterans and their families — all may be worthy proposals, and some may feasibly be enacted.
Mr. Bush's aides insisted, again, that he would "sprint to the finish." Not coincidentally, perhaps, the image conjures Ronald Reagan's vow in his last State of the Union message. "Let's make this the best of eight," Mr. Reagan said 20 years ago. "And that means it's all out, right to the finish line."
Mr. Reagan went on in that final year to reach deals with the Democrats involving trade, immigration and welfare, while signing an arms control treaty with the Soviet Union. Mr. Bush's aides would hardly disparage the comparison, and he also held out hope for a peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinians by the end of his presidency.
But Mr. Bush's final address also reflected that of the last two-term president. Bill Clinton, hobbled by impeachment but still far more popular at that point in his presidency than Mr. Bush is now, proposed a buffet of modest, centrist proposals, including cutting taxes for married couples, increasing grants for college and having Medicare pay for prescription drugs (which Mr. Bush's administration finally accomplished). At the time, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas criticized Mr. Clinton's "litany of spending programs."
Both Mr. Reagan and Mr. Clinton delivered their final State of the Union messages with the fate of their vice presidents in mind, promoting legislative agendas that amounted to campaign platforms for their heirs.
Unlike Mr. Reagan and Mr. Clinton, whose vice presidents sought to succeed them, Mr. Bush spoke on Monday with no obvious heir. And while he has pledged to support his party's eventual nominee, Republican candidates can barely bring themselves to invoke his name on the campaign trail.
Mr. Bush's approval rating hovers at 29 percent, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. It has fallen with each State of the Union message since his first, delivered after Sept. 11, 2001, when Al Qaeda had been routed with the Taliban in Afghanistan and 82 percent approved of his handling of the job. Afghanistan, too, appeared to remain unfinished business; Mr. Bush noted the recent decision to send 3,200 Marines to bolster the American-led coalition against a resurgent Taliban.
And though he declared that the state of the union would remain strong, as tradition obliges presidents to do, only 19 percent of Americans think the country is generally on the right track, as low a number as any recorded.
"From expanding opportunity to protecting our country, we have made good progress," Mr. Bush said, appealing for a bipartisanship that has largely eluded the country during his presidency. "Yet we have unfinished business before us, and the American people expect us to get it done."Continue reading the main story

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By Julie E. Washington
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Writer-director Laura Paglin has found that getting her locally produced film "Nightowls of Coventry" shot was half the battle.
The war's not over until you get the film into theaters.
Five years after "Nightowls" finished shooting, it's getting a hometown theatrical run. "Nightowls of Coventry" opened Friday at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights.
It will be there for a week; a longer run depends on attendance, said theater owner Jonathan Forman.
"About time!" said local actress Annie Kitral, who plays a waitress in the film.
"Nightowls of Coventry" is a slice-of-life comic drama set in Cleveland Heights' bohemian Coventry neighborhood during the 1970s. At its center is Marv's, a neighborhood deli where an assortment of neighbors and hippies mingle.
Paglin shot "Nightowls" with a cast of local and regional actors in 2000. When the cameras were turned off, the next steps were raising money for post-production and finding an editor. Unfortunately, Paglin gave her rough footage to an editor who turned out to be a scam artist targeting small indie-film projects.
"I realized he had done nothing," said Paglin, 38, who lives in Cleveland Heights. She and her husband drove to New York to retrieve the footage and equipment they had given the editor.
The project was back on track by 2001 with a new editor who lived in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Paglin sent a rough cut to film distributors and held test screenings. Feedback indicated a better introduction was needed for the film's setting.
She created a voice-over narration by Susan (Donna Casey), a new waitress at Marv's.
Paglin began working with composer Mark Suozzo in 2002. It was too expensive to buy rights to 1970s pop hits, so they chose a mix of klezmer music and pseudo '70s music.
But by the following year, Paglin still was not satisfied with the way "Nightowls" was shaping up. She picked a new narrator, Bennie (Allan Pinsker), one of the elderly regulars at Marv's.
Paglin was eager to have "Nightowls" make its festival debut. A rough cut screened at the 2003 Cleveland International Film Festival.
"I suppose, in retrospect, that was not the strategic way to do it," Paglin said. Most major film festivals want to have premieres. "Nightowls" later played festivals in San Jose and Rhode Island.
Paglin hoped the festival exposure would lead to a distribution deal. Distribution companies are the pipeline that places films in theaters across the globe, across the country or regionally.
But no offers came. The main criticism was the movie was "too small," meaning it lacked recognizable stars.
How did she handle that bleak assessment?
"The first few times are pretty devastating," Paglin said. "You wake up the next morning and go on to Plan B."
Positive reaction from audiences buoyed her spirits. "Somewhere in the middle I realized people were enjoying it," Paglin said.
"Nightowls" opens in Canadian theaters Friday, Oct. 28, after a screening at the Calgary International Film Festival. Paglin's U.S. sales agent is working to get the film a DVD or theatrical distribution deal here.
Paglin applied what she learned on "Nightowls" to new projects, such as a documentary feature on three coffee entrepreneurs that she's working on now. She also teaches at Cleveland State University and produces public-relations videos.
Right now, she's focused on getting audiences to the Cedar Lee for "Nightowls." She didn't have professional photographs to use on a poster, so she asked "American Splendor" comic book artist Gary Dumm to create a poster using drawings of Harvey Pekar and "Nightowls" characters.
Paglin admits the poster is misleading. Pekar isn't in "Nightowls."
"It does grab people's attention, which right now is the most important thing," Paglin said.


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Every year the same conundrum comes up for millions of parents all across the land – what to get the kids for their birthdays? Sure, the usual suspects are always at the top of the list – toys, clothes, electronics – and, while there is a huge choice out there, it often makes for more indecision. But what if your children have a passion for travel – that has been lovingly nurtured over the years since they were tiny tots? Perhaps you're going away soon or looking for a gift for the kids which will not only be useful but fun? Or even an experience that can be enjoyed throughout the new year?
Although there are plenty of practical travel gifts for kids, we've tried to include a few experiences here that will not only benefit the whole family but will also provide plenty of shared fun. Here are our recommendations for amazing travel gifts for kids – which, quite honestly, would be perfect all year round!
Go Ape Experience Vouchers
The first time we ever went to Go Ape, we were so proud of Monkey. At first, looking up to the series of different walkways amongst the canopy of the trees, he was blinded by fear. But being the brave soul he is, we made it around slowly the first time. After a few more rounds, he was off – and loving the zip wire finale.
You can now purchase Go Ape gift vouchers that can be used in 33 different locations around the UK. And what better present than being able to give someone an amazing adventure of zipping through the treetops, whizzing along the forest floor, or bouncing on super springy bounce nets? The Go Ape experience can be enjoyed from kids right up to grandparents – and the sense of achievement makes for a memorable and fun day out for the whole family.
Go Ape Experience Vouchers from £10
Zinc Flyte Kids Scooter
Now that Monkey is older and more independent when we travel, he has already asked if he can have his own portable luggage. While I have been hesitant in the past as he usually drags a bag or uses a rucksack, and then gives up after two minutes, the Zinc Flyte Kids Scooter really does solve that problem. Not only is a roomy cabin sized bag in a plethora of funky bright designs but it's a scooter! So kids can pack their gear and scoot along when they get bored of pulling the case along.
Zinc Flyte Kids Scooter from £59.65
Usborne Travel Quiz Cards
When long journeys are inevitable from road trips to long-haul flights, there's no denying that an iPad is a saviour and can keep kids occupied for extended stretches. However, there are great alternatives which will give kids a screen break. The range of Usborne Quiz cards – from 50 Things To Do on a Plane and 100 Things For Little Children To Do on a Journey – not only provide great activities such as drawing, mazes and anagrams, as well as group activities including battleships and hangman, but the cards are also durable and wipe clean, so you can do them over and over again.
Usborne Travel Quiz Cards from £4.99
V-Tech Kids Zoom Duo
Both my sons love taking photos and Monkey is getting quite the photographer – capturing some wonderful images of us while we've been away. However, I can be a little reluctant handing over my expensive phone or camera – so the V-Tech Kids Zoom Duo means he can have his very own. It's chunky and hard-wearing, waterproof and has lots of fun features such as whacky camera effects, video recording and games, too.
V-Tech Kids Zoom Duo Priced £39.99
Doodle Colouring World Map
For small adventurers who have been lucky enough to travel the globe the Doodle Colouring World Map is not only a great visual guide and fun activity but also an interactive educational tool to learn more about geography. I think my kids would enjoy being able to colour off each country they visit over the years and then mark the ones they would most like to go to in the future. Great for planning new travel adventures and for reminiscing about the past.
Doodle Colouring World Map Priced £9.99
Family Membership at The National Trust
Okay, this one is technically for the whole family. We've been National Trust Members for many years after my parents brought us a membership for Christmas some time ago. And since then we have renewed it annually. It is quite possibly one of the best presents we've ever received. Why? Because we have free access to over 500 different and unique destinations all across the UK. There are so many special places we have visited both locally and further afield with historic significance and awe-inspiring landscapes. Plus a lot of them a hugely child-friendly, with activities for kids, play areas, special events, and delicious cream teas and ice creams! And when you join, your contribution is also helping protect them for future generations. Win-win.
The National Trust Family memberships from £120 per year
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link I may earn some advertising fees if you make a purchase. You will not be charged extra for this. This post was written in colloboration with Go Ape.


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American fatally stabbed in Israel terror attack that wounds 10 others – CNN
According to Force's LinkedIn page, he graduated from West Point in 2009 and was a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army until 2014.
Force, 28, started an MBA study in 2015. At the time, he told the website Poets and Quants that he went to Vanderbilt because of the support for veterans, the diversity of students and the quality of education.
"In addition to learning the skills needed to be successful in business, I want to establish life-long connections and friendships with my fellow students from the U.S. and around the globe," he said.
The U.S. State Department confirmed Force's death and condemned the attack.
"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Taylor and all those affected by these senseless attacks, and we wish a speedy recovery for the injured," spokesman John Kirby said. "As we have said many times, there is absolutely no justification for terrorism."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent his condolences to Force's family.
"May his memory be a blessing," Netanyahu said.
Attack was near Biden visit
The stabbing attack occurred along a popular oceanfront boardwalk in southern Tel Aviv not far from where U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was visiting.
"In these moments, terror attacks are taking place in streets adjacent to us," said former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres during a meeting with Biden at the Peres Center for Peace.
Biden "condemned in the strongest possible terms the brutal attack" that took the life of one of his countrymen at the same time, and around the same area, that he was meeting with Peres.
"There is no justification for such acts of terror," the vice president's office said in a statement. "(Biden) expressed sorrow at the tragic loss of American life."
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld tweeted that the attacker, a Palestinian from the West Bank, was fatally shot by police.
Luba Samri, also with Israel police, told CNN that at least four people were stabbed near the Jaffa port and another three or more were stabbed as the attacker moved north on the boardwalk, a popular spot with shops and restaurants along the waterfront.
An American who lives in Tel Aviv told CNN that she was walking home from work when she saw people running toward her.
"They were shouting, 'The terrorist, he's stabbing people,'" said Emily Young, who is originally from Scarsdale, New York.
Young went to help a victim who had been stabbed in the eye. She put something on the wound to stop the bleeding and tried to communicate, but the Russian tourist cannot speak Hebrew or English. Young rolled him over to check for more wounds and found one in the man's back. Young, who had some first-aid training while in the Israeli military, applied pressure to the wound.
She waited with him until emergency workers took them to the hospital.
Tuesday's incident is among a spate of terrorist attacks that Israeli authorities have blamed on Palestinians, be they from the West Bank or elsewhere.
A large number of these attacks have been stabbings, though guns and cars — used to run over people — also have been used. Israeli authorities have responded, at times, with crackdowns in Palestinian areas.
Also on Tuesday, Rosenfeld reported that a "terrorist with (an) automatic weapon" opened fire in Jerusalem. Two Israeli policeman were seriously injured before the attacker was killed.
Authorities shot and killed a female terrorist behind an "attempted stabbing" in Jerusalem's Old City, Rosenfeld tweeted.


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Skin, Hair, and Nail Health
Factors That Compromise Skin, Hair, And Nail Health
Intrinsic Factors
Several inherent biological variables influence skin, hair, and nail health; these are intrinsic factors (UMMC 2016; Trüeb 2006).
Biological aging. The biological aging process underlies several factors that drive changes in hair, skin, and nail quality (Giesen 2011; Besdine 2016; Makrantonaki 2010; Quan 2010).
- Collagen, elastin, and keratin are critical structural proteins in the skin, hair, and nails. Production of these proteins decreases with advancing age (Calleja-Agius 2007; Baud 2013; Giesen 2011; Baumann 2007).
- Diminishing fibroblast stimulation. Fibroblasts produce collagen-rich connective tissue that is central to the structure and function of the skin. Collagen-producing fibroblasts in the skin are dependent on signaling from cytokines called transforming growth factor beta and connective tissue growth factor. Levels of these key growth factors decline with age. This leads to loss of skin collagen and thin, fragile skin (Quan 2010; Dahl 2010).
- Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair color (Levinbook 2016). The number of melanin-producing cells (melanocytes) decreases at a rate of 8‒20% per decade, resulting in less protection against UV radiation and uneven pigmentation in elderly skin (Besdine 2016; Farage 2013). In hair follicles, gradual loss of melanocytes leads to greying of hair (Ortonne 1990).
- Cells and tissues that maintain the structure and function of the skin are influenced by hormones (Sator 2004). Aging is associated with a decrease in the level of various hormones including estrogen, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and growth hormone (Makrantonaki 2010; Phillips 2001); this may contribute to skin aging. Note: Information about hormone restoration for both men and women is available in the Male and Female Hormone Restoration protocols; the DHEA Restoration protocol may be helpful as well.
Elevated blood sugar and glycation. Glycation occurs when sugars react with proteins or fats to form advanced glycation end products (AGEs) (Pageon 2010; Gkogkolou 2012). Collagen, the skin's primary protein, is long-lived, with a slow renewal rate. Consequently, it is thought to be especially prone to glycation-induced damage. The formation of AGEs causes crosslinking (bonding) of collagen fibers to each other. This leads to thinner skin with decreased elasticity, and the development of wrinkles (Pageon 2014; Pageon 2010; Gkogkolou 2012).
Inflammation. Inflammation promotes skin aging by interfering with collagen synthesis and promoting collagen breakdown. Inflammation-stimulated collagen breakdown is partly attributable to collagen-degrading enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (Borg 2013).
Extrinsic Factors
Environmental influences, such as sun exposure and pollution, also contribute to the degradation of skin, hair, and nail tissue; these are called extrinsic factors.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and "photoaging." While many extrinsic factors play a role in skin aging, UV radiation from the sun is one of the most damaging. Chronic sun exposure is believed to account for as much as 80% of facial skin aging. Permanent damage to the skin from prolonged UV light exposure is termed "photoaging" (Michels 2011; Baumann 2007).
- Oxidative stress. One mechanism by which UV light ages the skin is through free radical damage. Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin are targets of these destructive molecules (Amaro-Ortiz 2014).
- Metalloproteinases. Matrix metalloproteinases play a vital role in premature skin aging induced by chronic exposure to UV light. These enzymes break down collagen and elastin fibers, as well as other structural proteins, in photoaged skin. UV radiation increases the expression of several different matrix metalloproteinases in the skin (Quan 2009).
Smoking. Tobacco smoke irreversibly damages the skin and accelerates skin aging. Smoking is also linked to many skin conditions including delayed wound healing, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, oral cancer, acne, psoriasis, and hair loss (Urbanska 2012; Morita 2007).
Pollution. In a study in elderly women, exposure to traffic-related air pollution was strongly associated with skin aging, including a 20% increase in pigment spots on the cheeks and forehead, and significantly more pronounced wrinkles (Vierkotter 2010). Individuals concerned with maintaining youthful skin should also review Life Extension's Metabolic Detoxification protocol, as the information it contains can be utilized to help lessen the body's toxin burden.


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Yesterday we had a visit from Richard Howard, Chair of the National Education Trust. We are very proud to announce we have accepted the invitation to become an Advocacy School. Here's a little bit about what this means.
For some time now, NET has been considering ways of promoting the very best practices in our schools. The NET Trustees developed the idea of having "Advocacy Schools" who will promote the values that NET espouses and also add their own distinctive approach to what is best in learning and teaching. Everyone we've spoken to thinks it's a great idea and we are seeking to extend the number from our present 24 to 50 over time.
The rationale for this invitation is: NET is inviting a number of Advocacy Schools, whose features include:
• All around the school there are places of interest, challenge, wonder and reflection
• The leadership of the school is committed to an aspirational culture: one of belief that children and young people can achieve more that they might have thought
• The 'student voice' is listened to and acted upon
• The staff is committed to excellent teaching and an orderly, enthusiastic community
• Governors, parents and local people hold the school in high regard, and are involved in productive discourse about the school's vision and performance
• Certain aspects stand out from the norm, both to those who work in the school, and to visitors who observe: 'Someone's doing something special here'.
More information can be found at The National Education Trust


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Beulah Family Life Center
As part of our mission to increase mission and civic engagement through volunteering, missionary work and trips, and social outings, Red Sea Preparatory has developed an ongoing campaign entitled MANNA SACKS!
Scriptural Reference:
"Then the Lord said to Moses, "Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day…" Exodus 16:4a
Red Sea Preparatory Academy does not have the solution to homelessness nor hunger, but like you, Red Sea has a heart to serve. So let's make some MANNA SACKS!
MANNA SACKS are a great way to be ready to give to others. You don't always have cash to give out to people, and sometimes you don't feel comfortable giving money to someone because you think they are a scam artist (let's be real). Manna Sacks are great to have on hand to give to those in need. It might not solve their problems, but it will help meet their daily nutritional needs.
VOLUNTEER! We need all hands-on deck! Adults and children can participate. We assemble sacks for all volunteers to take with them. Children are welcome to help assemble, or decorate the bags with love notes.
DONATIONS NEEDED! If possible, please bring non-perishable items such as crackers. breakfast bars, canned fruit, proteins (Vienna sausages, tuna packs, etc.), fruit snacks. We also need travel sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, floss, wipes, etc. If you cannot, or you forget, it is totally okay! Come, come, come on!
If you cannot attend, make your own MANNA SACKS at home! MANNA SACKS are something you can do own your own, or with a group. We want you to always have them so that you will be ready to help your brother or sister in your community.
Join us as we prepare to give to others! This is a round the year ongoing campaign! Tag us at #RSPMannaSacks.


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Monday, July 16, 2012
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3. Ted
4. Brave
5. Savages (2012)
6. Magic Mike
7. Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
8. Katy Perry: Part of Me
9. Moonrise Kingdom
10. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
11. To Rome with Love
12. Marvel's The Avengers
13. Snow White and the Huntsman
14. Prometheus
16. People Like Us
17. Beasts of the Southern Wild
18. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
19. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
20. Cocktail (2012)
21. The Intouchables (U.S.-only)
22. Safety Not Guaranteed
23. That's My Boy
24. The Hunger Games
25. Rock of Ages
26. Battleship
27. Bol Bachchan
28. Dark Shadows
29. Bernie
30. To the Arctic (IMAX)
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027: Google Pixel Phone, Chromecast Ultra, Google Home, Google WiFi, and Daydream
In episode 27, we breakdown the latest hardware releases from Google! We get into the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones available for pre-order now. We also talk about the Google Home device and Google Wireless Router. Plus, Google has finally showcased their VR headset. This and a whole lot more on #Technocrats.


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Watching this video makes my appendectomy incision hurt.
Kayaker Tyler Bradt decided he won't be outdone by Pedro Olivia. Bradt last month bested Olivia's 127-foot plunge down Belo Salto in South America from earlier this year, choosing instead to direct his kayak over the 60-foot taller Palouse Falls in Washington.
Take a breath and watch.
Just how Bradt with all that force of water on his head managed to escape the torrent of currents and sharp rocks at the base eludes my imagination. And could you imagine the terror of disappearing into the waterfall during your descent, rather than ride on the outside where at least you could view the landing?
Here's the Seattle Times story about Bradt's feat. My favorite part of the article is where Bradt refers to his rival, Pedro Olivia:
The 22-year-old set a previous record in 2007 when he kayaked off 107-foot Alexandra Falls along the Hay River in Canada's Northwest Territories.
That record was "marginally broken," Bradt said, by a Brazilian who ran a 127-foot waterfall last month. However, Bradt debated the Brazilian's record-breaking plummet because he landed on his head instead of in a clean, kayak-nose-first position.
Dude, from where I sit in the stands, nobody gives a damn about how you land, just that you survive.


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Elaine Kub is the author of Mastering the Grain Markets: How Profits Are Really Made – a 360-degree look at all aspects of grain trading, which draws on her experiences as a commodity market analyst, futures broker, grain merchandiser, and farmer. In an evolving industry, Kub focuses on the fundamental practices of moving agricultural products to end users, including detailed analysis of international trade patterns and blockchain technology in grain logistics.
Before earning an engineering degree from the University of Nebraska and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California San Diego, Kub grew up on a family farm in South Dakota, where she is still active in grain and livestock production.
Kub's analysis can be found on DTN The Progressive Farmer and on various radio and television programs, including RealAg Radio, Market to Market, and U.S. Farm Report.


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The school football team comprises players from years 5 and 6. They compete in the Prestrige Sports Primary League. Unfortunately due to a small 5/6 cohort this year we are unable to provide enough players for a team and have reluctantly withdrawn from the remaining matches for April/May. We will look to re-group if feasible in the Autumn term.
Fixtures 2017/18 Kick Off 4.05pm (Unless otherwise indicated)
Venue: The New Croft, Haverhill, CB9 0BW
19.09.17 Vs Glemsford Pitch 1
26.09.17 Vs St. Felix Pitch 2
31.10.17 Vs Coupals Pitch 1
14.11.17 Vs St.Andrews Pitch 1
21.11.17 Vs New Cangle Pitch 2
06.02.17 Vs Thurlow Pitch 1
27.02.17 Vs Ashdon Pitch 1
13.03.17 Vs Clare Pitch 2
17.04.17 Vs Westfield Pitch 2
01.05.17 Vs Burton End Pitch 2 3:30pm
15.05.17 Vs Kedington Pitch 3 3:30pm


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The Take Down is a UK pop-punk, alternative rock band which consists of Dan Martin Brown (vocals – guitars), Gary Luckhurst (bass), Benjamin Rix (drums) and Dan Hardie (lead guitar).
The guys take their main influences from bands such as Less Than Jake, The Offspring or Alkaline Trio and we can cleary hear it in their debut release named 'All Aboard The Sinking Ship'.
"All Aboard The Sinking Ship is in whole quite a dark album. The songs deal with many different subjects some true to life whilst others are complete fantasy. We have songs about gothic vampires (Daisy Dread, Midnight Bats) songs about the dangers of drug abuse (Slave to The Substance) songs about loss and heart ache (Better Days, Lost My Way) and even a half attempt of a love song (Never Follow). The songs all have a good deal of angst and emotion behind them.
We tried to write some really catchy infectious choruses in every song in hope that people would find it easy to sing a long at live shows. The album mixes pop punk with alternative rock with some great solos mixed in for good measure. We all have different influences and slightly different tastes in music so there was alot of different ideas floating around." – Dan
If I had to pick one track from this debut album, it would definitely be the song 'Three Minutes'. This track is indeed showing off a dark Pop-Punk beat, which is really nice to hear. That's exactly the type of song I'd love to see live too… so guys, come to France whenever you can ! 😉
"One of the last tracks we wrote for the album was a song called Daisy Dread, this song is a classic catchy sing a long pop punk song which even at the early stages of writing we knew it was one of our favourites, Infact we are currently shooting a music video for it which involves costumes and a steam punk/gothic setting.
The song is about a fictional character called Daisy who is an evil gothic vampire filled with so much anger she wants to destroy everything in her path. Even though the song is about a fictional character in a fictional world, the song can still be relatable for people that are filled with rage and sadness because people have overlooked them and made them feel invisible which can turn even thewarmest of hearts cold. Its such a fun, high energy song to play live." – Dan
Overall, this album is showing off some great fast paced instrumental parts, which will most probably delight all my readers! Even though this album was more "punk" than "pop-punk", I really enjoyed listening to it and I can't wait to see how the guys are going to evolve in the near future.


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There are two main types of ultrasonic flowmeters – transit-time and Doppler. A transit-time ultrasonic flowmeter has both a sender and a receiver. It sends two ultrasonic signals across a pipe at an angle – one with the flow and one against the flow. The meter then measures the "transit time" of each signal. When the ultrasonic signal travels with the flow, it travels faster than when it travels against the flow. The difference between the two transit times is proportional to flowrate.
Many technological improvements have been made in ultrasonic flowmeters over the past 20 years. Because of improvements in electronic processing technology, transit-time meters are better able to handle fluids that are not completely clean. This has enabled transit-time flowmeters to be used for applications that could previously only be handled by Doppler flowmeters. These improvements have also increased the accuracy of ultrasonic meters, which has led to broader use of these meters in a wider variety of conditions.
Another important technological improvement has been the development of multi-path transit-time flowmeters, which use more than one ultrasonic signal or "path" in calculating flowrate. Each path requires a pair of sending and receiving transducers. By using more than one path, the flowmeter measures flow at more than one location in the flowstream, leading to greater accuracy.
Multipath flowmeters have been particularly important in the use of transit-time meters to measure natural gas flow. Suppliers such as Daniel, Instromet, and FMC Energy Systems have introduced four-path, five-path, and six-path transit-time meters, respectively, to measure natural gas flow. In June 1998, the American Gas Association approved the use of multipath ultrasonic flowmeters for custody-transfer natural gas applications. Since that time, there has been a substantial increase in the use of these meters for natural gas measurement, especially for custody transfer.


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Hi, I'm Brittany! She/Her/Hers.
"Painting You Into a Beautiful Canvas"
About Me
If we've never met before, hi- my name is Brittany!
Welcome to my art and my storytelling. I hope that you will trust me with documenting your beautiful family; there's nothing I'd love more.
Interested in knowing a bit more about me?
First, I'm married to my wonderful husband Miles, and we just welcomed our first baby, Lydia, into the world.
We have a kitty named Ellie, and she's a big part of my joy.
I'm located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but travel all over West Michigan and into Indiana and Chicago.
I have a passion for empowered birth and I'm training to be a doula.
If you want to strike up a conversation with me, we can ALWAYS talk about
Audiobooks, especially crime or thrillers
Cats, or pets in general. Have some? I want to hear about them!
I am infinitely passionate about life, love, and family. One of the biggest reasons I became a photographer is to translate your passion into truly one-of-a-kind art. Every story is brilliant. Every story is beautiful. I want to help tell yours.
My absolute favorite stories to tell are weddings and birth stories. There are so many emotions running wild in both. There are so many tears, so much laughing, so much love. Each experience is exceptional to be on the sidelines of, cheering you on, and capturing your moments in a way that will last forever.
I also adore all the different stories that come with family portraits. There are countless experiences in the annual family photos, rolled into love.
If you'd like to have me walk through this adventure with you, let's meet for coffee. Contact me below!


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, KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 23 – Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga has lost his seat after the High Court in Kisumu nullified his win, citing massive electoral malpractices.
Rasanga becomes the first Governor to lose his seat following an election petition that had been filed by William Oduol, who lost in the March 4 elections.
While cancelling the win on Friday, Justice Aggrey Muchelule noted that Rasanga's campaign and subsequent election were marred by fraud and there was need for a repeat poll.
Muchelule directed that voters in Siaya will now go to the polls again to elect a Governor.
In the two hour ruling, Muchelule pointed out a litany of electoral malpractices against Oduol including how his posters were defaced and in some instances pictures of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto superimposed on them.
Oduol had sought the seat on a National Agenda Party ticket.
"I return the verdict that the third respondent was not validly elected as the Governor of Siaya County during the General Election held on March 4. A certificate issued to this effect shall be returned to the electoral commission," declared Justice Muchelule.
The judge also observed that in some instances ODM luminaries led by Siaya Senator James Orengo and Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo invaded Oduol's campaign rallies forcing him to walk away.
In one incident at Ludhehe, ODM supporters including Orengo came with more powerful loud speakers and took over Oduol's function forcing him to leave.
The judge also noted how Midiwo referred to Oduol as a murderer who shot his wife forcing him to parade his wife and family to the electorate.
And in yet another incident at the Siaya municipal stadium, the judge observed how former Prime Minister Raila Odinga referred to Oduol as a wild cat as he paraded the preferred ODM candidates.
"The petitioner will be paid his full costs by the first and third respondents which considering the work done in the petition shall be capped at Sh3 million," said the judge.
The judge also noted that the margin used by the Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to declare Rasanga as the winner was erroneous after a vote recount in some areas reduced it by 897 votes.
The judge said that there were a number of alterations in some form 35's which were not countersigned by the agents and returning officers.
"In total the third respondent garnered 80,254 votes according to the recounts in Bondo, Gem and Rarieda constituencies compared to 88,358 votes according to the declared results," noted the judge.


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Hello everyone!!
Hope everyone had a great hump day!
Today, I went to Brooklyn for some fun at...
And let me just say... I really stink at it.
But it was really cool to see other people that know some stuff really well... like trivia for Wayne's World or know every song that was sung by a drunk person (that one was very impressive)
Well if you guys are looking for something fun to do, I definitely recommend trivia nights at any bar nearby you!
Till next time~


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It was a great trip for us in Germany, our first international trip after a decade. We had truckloads of fun, even though it was very cold, saw snow fall after a long time, and had a lot of beer even despite the cold weather. It was a never to be forgotten trip, and surely we nevel will forget it.
Cant belive I am finally here in Berlin. What a trip HolidayMe have planned, everythinghas gone according to plan as of now so I don't have any worries for the future. Good trip after a very long time, and I must say it was totally worth it. it was not a vvery expensive package since we got good discounts from the company.
Loving Berlin, super trip. what an amazing time we are having in Germany, it rocks. Loved Berlin a lot, I think I loved it most out of all the places that we were in in the country. Love the atmosphere, and gotta admit it, the Germans love their beer they do. Was part of many a small fests where beer flowed like water. Addicted to the stuff. We got a package from HolidayMe for cheap since it was a last minute trip for us. Even then it was well planned and well executed. A trip worth everything after a long time.
Germany is a superb place for a vacation. Love its sense of history, and the people are just so friendly and welcoming that u scarcely feel as if u r in another country. Food is superb, and I think I cannot live without their sausages for breakfast any more. Loving the feels the the country gives me. I got a good package from HolidayMe, it was not very cheap, but since it was well managed and well planned dont mind paying the extra few bucks. Good trip for my family, who have become fans of Germany now that they have been here.
This was our first experience with HolidayMe, and I am glad to say that it was a good one. Enjoyed a lot on this Euro trip. it was an expensive package, no doubt about that, but it was worth it is was I feel. It was well planned, right from the flight to the pick up at Frankfurt airport, to the quick check in at the hotel. The hotel itself is a great one, and staff is quite friendly thanks to an Indian concierge here. Smart thinking by HolidayMe, putting us up here. Cant wait to start exploring the rest of the countries.
Lovely lovely trip to Europe by HolidayMe, best was Germany where we stayed the longest in Frankfurt… cant say where we had enjoyed ever this much so this was the best trip for foodies like us. We pigged out on so many sausages…
This is my second trip to Germany, and I must say I am enjoying a lot. Just like last time, this time too I took a package from HolidayMe, and it was as usual perfect. The team there helps out with all questions, and I have a lot of them. The hotel this time was a little rundown though, but still serviceable. Didn't eat in at all, so cant comment of the food quality, but the bathroom definitely needed an up haul. Other than that, it was a good, good trip, with lots of sausages and beer. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Well, Germany was awesome. Their culture really impressed me. Very friendly people. Made many friends from all over the world in Germany. Berlin was very nice, but Munich was the best for sure. The hotel was great except for the lift being repaired for most of my stay. Had to take to the stairs most times, but over all the hotel was good. Staff was friendly, and their food is to die for. Hope that HolidayMe will give me another cheap package for Germany when I come back during Oktoberfest. Looking forward to returning to one of the best places in the whole world.
Although Berlin is infamous for the Nazi activity is past, there are many historical jewels to see in the city. The Bradenburg Gate is the most famous and once you see it you will know why. Especially in the evening once it is all lit up. Downside it has so many tourists that walking and taking pictures is not possible. Reichstag building has beautiful glass dome from where best views of the city can be see and if luck the Parliament too. Better to book tickets in advance and carry identification for entry. Holocaust Memorial is so sad to read about.
Had a lovely trip to Germany. Loved Dusseldorf the best I think because of the the lovely hotel there, and the amazing food that we were served. The rooms were really nice also, and we had the best service from the staff.
One of the major destinations in Europe, and the most populous country in the European Union, Germany has a vast territory stretching from the Baltic Sea and the North Sea in the north, to the Alps in the south. It shares borders with Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Luxembourg. Located in the heart of Europe and being the continent's largest economy; Germany comes across as a very diverse, liberal and cosmopolitan country.
Apart from the magnificent countryside, the splendid peaks, quaint castles and unforgettable beer halls, Germany is renowned for its classical music, diverse art, the gorgeous medieval architecture, German cuisine, as well as literature and philosophy.
The climate here is temperate, with cool, wet winters and summers, and sporadic warm mountain winds.
The Celtic and Germanic tribes (2nd-1st Century BC) are known to be the earliest inhabitants of Germany, followed by the Franks and the Holy Roman Empire, and a range of other dynasties, kings, emperors, dictators, and wars. By 1871, most of the German states were unified into the German Empire. Following WWII in 1945, Germany was divided into East and West Germany, and was only reunified in 1990 post the Cold War. A federal republic since 1949, the head of the government is the Chancellor, who is elected by the Bundestag (lower house).
Germany has a balanced mix of Protestants (34%) and Roman Catholics (34%), as well as minorities including Muslims, Jews and others. Though, German is the official and most widely-spoken language, other minority dialects like Danish, English, French and Sorbic are spoken too.


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Alex Lahey
It took me a long time to admit that I was a pop-punk fan. Nobody wants to cop to liking pop-(insert name of otherwise enjoyable music genre here), but enjoying a more fun version of a genre founded on counter-culture, anti-authority and ugliness almost seems like the antithesis of punk. I used to wonder what self-respecting punk could blast Enema of the State and still think they're rebelling against anything.
But then I grew up and learned a couple things about nuance. I discovered bands that could produce poppier melodies while delivering subversive messages—which felt more effective than a gruff goon yelling in my ear. Bands such as The Menzingers, The Thermals and Aye Nako—all decidedly pop-punk—could sound like Blink or Green Day, but not dumbed-down.
Australian Alex Lahey continues the trend of smart pop-punk. Last year's I Love You Like A Brother turned out to be one of my favorite albums of 2017 not only because it was catchy as hell, but it also displayed an emotional honesty that young artists rarely show. Songs like "I Haven't Been Taking Care of Myself" are so dancy that if you're not paying attention, you'll miss the rawness with which Lahey tackles co-dependence and depression. Even a song like "Every Day's the Weekend" and its cheerleader beat is laced with the sadness of yearning to be a part of someone else's life.
For Lahey, the personal is political, and it's more punk than most bands coming out these days.
Alex Lahey plays Soda Bar on Saturday, June 2.


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Stamford Town Center has a pay station parking system. If you have parked in other garages in downtown Stamford, you will most likely be familiar with the new pay station process. Please see below for parking rates and payment process information.
$1.00: 0-2 hours
$3.00: 2-3 hours
$4.00: 3-4 hours
$1.00 for each additional hour
Daily Max. $9.00
Parking is enforced all garage hours excluding Sundays
Garage Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Payment Process
1. Each parking space is labeled with a number. Please remember your number when you exit your vehicle and pay for parking prior to shopping.
2. Pay station machines are located inside the garage near entrance doors, inside the center at entrance/exit doors, and located throughout the center in convenient areas.
3. At the pay station machine, enter your parking space # and choose your desired amount of time.
4. You will be prompted for payment. Payment is accepted in the forms of credit card and cash. Change is not provided by the machine so please use exact change.
Download the Parkmobile App to pay for parking. When you download Parkmobile you can pay for parking and extend your time right from your phone!


text: Ash Wednesday Question Title * 1. For Ash Wednesday this year, we will still be offering our usual evening service at 7:00 PM. Because it happens to fall on Valentine's Day (February 14), we are thinking of adding an additional service at Noon to offer some flexibility. On this special day, if we were to add a Noon service, which would you attend? If given the opportunity, I would attend the Ash Wednesday service at 12:00 PM. I would attend the Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 PM, as usual. OK DONE


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Cenk can has conscience? Or just another piece of Soros grandstanding.
While he has unquestionably spun some bullshit over the years (especially since Obama was elected), he always struck me as being a little better than the average press shill. But I accept this could be theatrics much akin to Soros' feud with Murdoch (which, while it may be very real, it must be said has only helped perpetuate the left-right non-conflict further.)
Back in the day when he was worth listening to:
What I find odd is, not only is his Soros funded show named after 'Turkish' genocidalists, which I'm sure appeals to the j-nazi (and London educated*) Soros, but in later incarnations of the show they ditched the anglo girl and they actually got a (naive or what?) Armenian girl to be co-host. This must be very funny to Soros; would be like having a j host a show called The Black Shirts or something.


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"Those were the days my friend
I wish they'd never end..."
Hmmm... our hot discussions almost always begin with the most innocent comments from any of the crazy 4 members. And unwind into the good, bad, ugly, hilarious, (and what not!) subjects - Reminiscence of our yesteryears, as we recount them with all the excitement left over, after tea that rather tastes like sweet milk flavoured with tea!
Back then, in nineteen hundred and something....I begin. And I hear giggle...there she goes again, they say! Hey, I'm keeping you amused guys. Isn't that something? Trying to be insane, to keep my sanity.
What I started out to be, and what's become of me. I've always had this urge to do something different. But what I've been doing for dog years now, is pretty much routine. Work-home and nothing else in between!
Anyways, I'm not complaining. Bcoz, I do have an easy life. A family that understands me and lets me be who I am, a job that's not too hard, team-mates who are as crazy as I am, blah-blah!
But, I'd like to believe that I'm made of better stuff. I could have been there, done that. Things that I did not want, I ended up doing or being. For eg. I never wanted to settle down in Kerala, but here I am. I never wanted to marry a typical mallu boy 'born-and-brought-up-in-Kerala' (afraid that he would turn out to be another male chauvinist), but ended up marrying one (luckily he isn't the chauvinistic kind). I never wanted to get into an IT Company (I prefer working in an ad agency), but I've been working in one for almost 5 years now (though what I'm doing is still the creative side of it)....And the list of 'I never wanted to..., but ended up doing!' is aplenty.
Still, I'm not complaining. B'coz life could have been harsher. I'm just glad it isn't. And I'm thanking my lucky stars and the good Lord above that I've got a great family, a decent job, a fine home and plenty of friends, when so many of them don't have any!
OK. now somebody tell me how the f*** am I gonna wrap up this blog. One thing leads to another. And I just can't stop, as always. Help!
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A few years ago, my wife and creative partner Wendie told stories through sound. These soundscapes created worlds using sound effects and music and let the listener use their imagination.
This year we wanted to produce a short animation for the HELLAVISION TELEVISION Animation Festival in Minneapolis, so we and challenged ourselves to write, design and animate a story using one of Wendie's soundscapes.
The film premieres this Thursday at the Trylon Micro Cinema.


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Stats show many of us are waiting longer and longer to start families — if we decide to have children at all. The average age of women at first childbirth is now 28.5 years, the oldest recorded by Statistics Canada.
That means there's a growing number of "aunts" and "uncles" who love their friends' kids but have none of their own, at least not yet, and it can be intimidating to interact with these little strangers. Even if your only knowledge of parenting comes from a Louis C.K. rant or watching your girl squad become a mom squad, it's important to connect with kids.
Kids of all ages
"I used to think children were just a big, indecipherable, globby mass of kid-ness; a one-conversation-fits-all sort of situation," British writer Emma Jane Unsworth wrote this year in a Guardian column about talking to her friends' children.
Not so, says Janette Pelletier, professor of child development at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Various theories of childhood development align with different age groups.
"You definitely want to talk to kids," Pelletier says. "It's one of the biggest promoters of vocabulary development." For toddlers and preschoolers, never use baby talk or "babyfied" words; use a quiet but enthusiastic tone of voice and short sentences, says Andrea Nair, a psychotherapist and educator in London, Ont., who developed an app for talking to toddlers.
Children are mostly interested in what they're doing, even into their teenage years. "You're just joining their party, so let them decide where to go with the conversation," Nair says.
Babies and toddlers,0-2 years old
"Here, language is really the parents or the visitor responding to infant signals like gurgling and them responding back," Pelletier says.
Eye contact is important when engaging a baby, which is really a one-sided conversation. In later stages of infancy, such as six months to 2 years, children add vocabulary and are able to start naming their world out loud. Still, use short sentences because comprehension is low.
The age when children start to speak varies from child to child, but comprehension comes first, Pelletier says. Many children understand what is being said long before they can articulate it, often between 1 and 2.
"In that time, they're really taking it all in," Pelletier says. So watch your mouth — even young babies can repeat what they hear, even if they don't understand it, especially if it gets an emotional reaction. At this age, it's all about creating and reinforcing vocabulary.
What to say: "Look at this caterpillar! Caterpillar! Caterpillar!"
Preschoolers,3-4 years old
Younger children, such as 2- and 3-year-olds, are starting to realize mental states, but mostly when it comes to imagination: a banana can be a phone, a child can be a princess or a firefighter. Around age 3, children may better understand the past tense, and the concept of the future around age 4, says Pelletier, who studies early childhood development.
Bring yourself down to their eye level rather than bending over a small child — that will make you look huge, Nair says. She says there's a tendency to end every sentence with "okay?" which creates a yes/no question and isn't effective. Kids tend to answer in the negative, especially if they don't understand, though they can often understand full sentences.
Preschoolers love building or drawing, and a simple conversation about colours or stacking blocks can ensue. Ask questions about what they're doing and stay in the moment, Nair says.
What to say: "Let's pretend…" or "What did you do at the park today?"
School-age children,4-7 years old
Starting around age 4, there's a "huge difference in cognitive development," Pelletier says. Around that age, children develop "theory of mind," when they start to understand people act on what's in their mind, and that other people have thoughts, intentions and knowledge.
They can get the concept of secrets, and they have a more sophisticated understanding of emotion. Keep in mind 4- to 7-year-olds are now in school and working on skills like simple math, are making new friends and are bound by rules and routines.
A 5-year-old can carry on a conversation, Nair says, but early grade-school kids are more interested in what they're doing in the moment unless you bring something to show them or to make together.
What to say: "Who did you hang out with at school?" or "Tell me about your favourite toy — what do you like best about it?"
Older children,7-12 years old
Children can think logically and can determine right from wrong. They might understand more complex emotions like shame and pride. They have a good handle on syntax and language and conversational norms like taking turns, Pelletier says.
Around age 10, you might get an actual answer to the common question of "What did you do today?" or "How was school?" Nair says. Better yet, ask specifics about their day.
She says though it might be tempting, children generally don't respond well to sarcasm or negative humour such as teasing. They just don't find it funny, and "it's not the best way to grow brains," Nair says.
"If you make a child feel seen and important, they will remember you for sure."
What to say: "Tell me about your favourite sport or book. Why do you love soccer or Harry Potter so much?" or "What's new in Grade 4?"
Adolescence to adulthood
Reasoning becomes abstract. A young child may understand rules such as not stealing. but a teenager understands there may be nuances and grey areas that depend on a given situation. They develop their own code of ethics and form the ideas that will guide their own lives. Teenagers may not want to talk to the adults in their lives all the time, Pelletier says.
"With a teenager, it's about how to listen," she says.
Talking about recent movies or something you read in the news are safe topics, says Nair, adding she starts talking to a teen like an adult around the age of 15. The brain continues developing well into a person's 20s.
"When you're asking their opinion, that's a lot safer than digging around about their (personal) life," she says. Older teens have lots to talk about as they approach the end of high school and consider decisions about the rest of their lives.
What to say: "What universities are you interested in?" or "What do you think about the new Batman movie/X-Files revival/Girls episode?"


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Peanut Butter Cookies
Our Utta Nutta Nut Butter cookies are the perfect accompaniment with a cup of tea for when you want to steal 10 minutes for yourself.
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Ready in: 28 mins
- 240g natural salted peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt as a topping
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl then place in fridge for 30 mins.
- Preheat over 200 C/ 400F/ GAS 6
- Roll the mixture into 20 ping pong sized balls then press gently between palms to softly flatten. They will also spread when in oven.
- Place on a non- stick baking tray a few centimetres apart. Bake for 8 mins.
- Allow to cool for a few mins then transfer onto wire rack.
- Grind some sea salt over them for an added kick if desired.


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A pizza turns out to be fast food after all, no matter how well it is made and, although I liked my mozzarella one, some time after I ate it, I was hungry again. It must be because some important nutrients are missing that your body still needs and subconsciously tells you to start taking in. A pizza does not take the place of an evening meal anyway, and I can only see it as a snack food, but that was not my purpose when I ate it.
I have satisfied my craving and curiosity in eating it and will not be having another one for some time, unless I run into one accidentally and am offered it. It is really a shame to waste the calories and the room in your stomach on it, because I can think of many other foods that I would prefer to eat instead and that would not leave me longing for more. As a matter of fact, I think this took care of whatever curiosity I may have harbored for any fast food.
One thing I am happy to report, is that I am having my old reaction to caffeine again and that the cup of coffee I am having right now is working very much in my favor. It is most definitely giving me a mental kick in the rear end and that is what I was missing these past few days. It is so nice when a cup of coffee does what you expect it to, because it is the whole reason why you drink it. I had already made a pot of green tea with lemon earlier today, thinking caffeine maybe no longer played a role in my life.
All day long I have had a longing to take a book off the bookcase and start reading it, but then I remember the frustration in trying to distinguish the small print. I think this is really what the main problem is when it comes to my ability to and interest in reading novels. I am very much hoping that, after I have picked up my new glasses on Saturday, I will find a good novel to read and not put it down until I have finished it.
I think this problem of not being able to see well has stalked me for some time without me consciously being aware of it, except that I have felt some vague frustration in not being able to see as well as I could, but I thought the problem was due to my glasses. Having cataracts was the furthest thing from my mind.
It has been raining on and off all day and Tyke and I have been taking our walks in it. There is no sense in waiting for a break in it, because there hardly are any at the right time. It is not too cold outside, so we are not suffering too much.


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Perks CBD strives to give back to the community
By Jess Kelsey
Managing Editor
Having seen the benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD), Mustang graduates Travis Perkins and Devin Bell have teamed up to offer natural healing products to Mustang and Yukon residents at Perks CBD.
Located at 1701 S Mustang Rd., Suite 108, Perks CBD is now open and ready to serve the community. At Perks CBD, customers will find solvent and chemical free products infused with organically grown, non-GMO hemp extract that is naturally rich in CBD.
Products offered at Perks CBD are tested internally, as well as independently by third party testing facilities to confirm and maintain accuracy and consistency, improving all quality control measures, according to the business's website. Perks CDB carries Pure-Cannaceutical, which is a line of ultra premium, hemp derived products with zero Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is made in the United States.
"The community has responded really well to us," said Perkins. "We've had a lot of awesome feedback and are excited to be serving the community."
Perkins said Perks CBD was created as a way to give back by helping customers find the right product for their individual needs, as well as provide information on the emergence of CBD in the area.
"We really want to give back to a point where we are helping out the community and giving good information because there is a lot of misinformation out there," said Perkins. "We want to offer quality products, knowledge and be a source for people to ask questions."
Perkins said he wants Perks CBD to be a place anyone can walk in and feel comfortable asking questions about the benefits of CBD use. As a way to set Perks CBD apart from other similar shops, Perkins has focused his attention on creating a unique atmosphere inside the shop. Once inside, customers are greeted by original artwork pieces from people throughout the community, helping create a sense of creativity, positivity and healing, said Perkins.
"I want people to feel comfortable walking in my store, especially because I don't want people to feel like they're being sold and I want them to be able to stay long enough to learn about the products and how they can help them," said Perkins.
Perkins said he has seen the positive effects CBD have had on his friends and family, from decreased seizures, eczema relief, all the way to his own testimony of improving anxiety and insomnia.
"It's been a huge weight lifted off so many people's shoulders," said Perkins. "Customers walk back into my store and say 'you have no idea what this has done for me.' It just makes my day knowing we can help others."
Perks CBD carries premium hemp oil tincture, dermal spray, capsules, extracts, e-liquids, gummies, topical creams, uncut wax cartridges, CBD isolates, pet products, cooking products and much more. Samples are available and more information on products can be found on perkscbdusa.com. Lab reports for all products are available in store for all customers to view.
Perks CBD is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (405) 265-0095 or search Perks CBD on Facebook.
The public is invited to Perks CBD's grand opening weekend June 23 and 24 during regular business hours. There will be fun activities and opportunities for customers to view products and ask questions.
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Conveniently situated in Crowland your local florists have an in-depth knowledge and are more than familiar with delivering smiles to Crowland and further afield. Whatever you wish to send, a bouquet, floral arrangement or sympathy tribute, our Crowland flower shop is proudly part of our network of florists and flower shops throughout the UK. The Teleflorist network of florists allows us to delivery flowers anywhere in the UK, often on the same day! We know that every bouquet sent is sent for its own valuable occasion, but you can place full trust in us and our Crowland local flower shop to treat your flower delivery with the utmost care and attention it deserves. Whether you're sending a once in a lifetime bouquet or you're sending a regular bouquet of the most beautiful stems to Crowland our local florist is on hand, whatever the special occasion.
Our experience is unrivalled when it comes to flowers in Crowland where we are able to deliver beautiful flowers throughout the area either sent from our expert local florists for same day flower delivery or with the assistance of our overnight flower courier for next day flower delivery. Having been sending flowers since 1947, you could say we're well versed in organising the most delightful flowers to Crowland - put your faith in our expert local florists for a last minute flower delivery For any occasion, rain or shine. If you know where you are sending flowers, we can also deliver flowers to .


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Inclusion of young children with disabilities from birth through age 5 in early learning settings is associated with positive social outcomes for all children when teachers plan and encourage frequent social interactions between children with disabilities and their peers. We will share resources to support preschool teachers in their efforts to provide, plan for, and promote meaningful social interactions between children in inclusive classrooms.
Early childhood inclusion was defined by a joint position statement of the Division for Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 2009. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education issued this important policy statement on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs.


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What is Corporate Identity?
Corporate identity is often seen as a collection of visual elements, which are used in various applications to promote the image of an organisation. Originally, it was synonymous with organisational nomenclature, logos, the housestyle and visual elements, but in time visual identity and corporate strategy have become inextricably linked.
Some marketing specialists regard corporate identity as the core of an organzation's existence, made up of its history, beliefs, philosophy, technology, people, its ethical and cultural values and strategies. Corporate identity also helps determine the positioning of an organisation in terms of its markets and competitors.
Corporate identity: not easy to define
Academics and marketing consultants concur that corporate identity is not that easy to define. Instead of compiling a definition, academics from the Strathclyde, Erasmus and Harvard Business Schools and leading consultants developed the Strathclyde statement which articulates the multi-disciplinary nature of corporate identity:
"Every organisation has an identity. It articulates the corporate ethos, aims and values and presents a sense of individuality that can help to differentiate the organisation within its competitive environment."
"When well managed, corporate identity can be a powerful means of integrating the many disciplines and activities essential to an organisation's success. It can also provide the visual cohesion necessary to ensure that all corporate communications are coherent with each other and result in an image consistent with the organisation's ethos and character."
"By effectively managing its corporate identity an organisation can build understanding and commitment among its diverse stakeholders. This can be manifested in an ability to attract and retain customers and employees, achieve strategic alliances, gain the support of financial markets and generate a sense of direction and purpose. Corporate identity is a strategic issue."
"Corporate identity differs from traditional brand marketing since it is concerned with all of an organisation's stakeholders and the multi-faceted way in which an organisation communicates."
Corporate identity: why it is important
In the highly competitive arena within which Stellenbosch University has to operate, factors such as the need for consistent visibility and communication, as well as innovative measures to counter excelating media costs are becoming more important. A clearly defined and positive corporate identity is of vital importance for success and growth. Such a corporate identity, by making Stellenbosch University stand out among its competitors, leads to a positive attitude towards the institution, both nationally and internationally. It helps the University to attract teaching staff, students and administrative staff of the highest calibre, as well as commercial and industrial partners.
The danger lies in the assumption that we only communicate when we set out to, and the complacency that Stellenbosch University is well known. Our corporate image is much more than a common visual identity. It is a picture in the eyes of our various stakeholders, made up of jigsaw pieces ranging from visual elements to perceptions of campus culture, language issues, academic standards and service delivery experiences.
The objective of this Corporate Identity Guide is to establish a strong visual identity for the umbrella institution, which is to be applied with the required flexibility in recognition of its diversity. Flexibility should, however, not be mistaken for a laissez-faire application of the visual identity.
The use of corporate identity rather than reputation or image is not without significance. The word 'corporate' denotes an entity that is large and has many facets – something which 'reputation' or 'image' cannot do. It is an internationally recognised term that gives an immediate impression of a large and imposing organisation. That it is a term usually found in the commercial world does not detract from the nature of our organisation as an academic institution. The term corporate identity has the additional advantage of placing the University firmly among its commercial and industrial partners in the modern world.


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was a snow week. The first day was fun. The second day was ok. The third day, oh MERCY!! But the kids loved it, the teachers, I think, were grateful for a break, and I got absolutely nothing done. Well, not true. I finished my class project, trimmed and decorated some work, and glazed and fired the kiln overnight, and made plans (including finally opening a shop on this platform). This coming week is our spring break, so I won't be back working until Thursday at the earliest, but I'll have my sketchbook and camera with me while we're galavanting through the back roads of the lower Mississippi delta (do I know how to have fun or what?)
First - a few pieces I finished up this week, inspired by the work I've made for my class:
in cream on aqua and red on cream, plus some faux bois carved into the top of three butter crocks. Several local friends have asked me for butter crocks in the past month or so, and I just couldn't help but decorate them with the dotty stencils I used on my class piece. There are more butter crocks coming- they're on my march to-make list!
And here's a sneak peek of the yet-unfired piece. You'll have to use your imagination here:
What is the orange? Dots underneath, scallops echoing the scalloped slab join barely visible on the inside of the piece. I'll finish this (firing and glazing) once we're back next week and show you the final project (that may not be next week, but the week after). But the lady-like scallops and dots echoing the hobnail pattern on the bottom have me thinking about dotted swiss dresses and tea parties and cake plates and fancy little sets of pretty vintage-inspired dishes. Perhaps I need to host a spring tea party?
Have a lovely weekend, friends.


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The VRM-1 is a video monitor with a built-in Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The display is ultra bright and high resolution. The VRM-1 was designed for use with JW Fishers video cameras (see SKU's: JWFDV1, JWFSL2, JWFDHC, JWFMC1 and JWFSO2), but can also be used with other video equipment. The DVR has a removable 16GB SD memory card included. Any capacity card up to 32GB can be used. Recording time on a 16 GB card is approximately 12 hours when using the highest quality frame rate of 30 fps (frames per second). Using a lower frame rate allows longer recording times, but the video will not be as smooth, however the quality of still images will be the same.
The recording format is Mpeg-4 Video ASF. The video can be played back on the VRM-1's monitor or a second monitor (or TV) can be plugged into the VRM-1, and the video will be displayed on both monitors. When recording, the operator can choose to have a time and date stamp recorded with the video. When the video is played back, the time and date of recording is displayed on the monitor. With the optional GPS input jack and interface (see SKU: JWFGPS), the boat's GPS is displayed and recorded. With the optional Keyboard input jack and interface (see SKU: JWFTO), a standard PS/2 PC keyboard (not provided) can be connected and notes can be typed on the screen and becomes a part of the recorded video.
The SD card can be removed from the DVR. The SD card reader (supplied) can be plugged into the USB port of a computer and the video played on the PC. A DVD, containing the video from the SD card, can also be made from the computer. A microphone is provided which allows the operator to provide narration with the recorded video which can be heard in the built-in speaker during playback. The VRM-1 control panel contains switches and controls to operate the complete system including the cameras and lights.
The Control Box measures (L x W x H) 17" x 11" x 8.5" (43cm x 38cm x 21.6cm), has a 10.4" (26.4cm) built in high resolution, ultra bright, color screen. The unit weighs 24lbs (10.9kg) and the case is made from high impact black materials. The input power (depending on lights) is 120vac 100-500w. If added protection is required when in use or for transport (see SKU: JWFCC) for details on the Carry Case. The VRM-1 comes with an owner's manual.
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.


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A couple simple Muskrat Trapping sets.
I wanted to talk to you everyone today about muskrat trapping. Here in southwest Pennsylvania we don't have an over abundance of muskrats. Between our lack of population and a season that runs for around 6 weeks, if you are lucky enough to catch 60 to 70 you have accomplished a great feat. You can still find pockets that hold a healthy muskrat population but even that maybe 10 or 12. Now if you travel a few hours north of here you can get into a much better muskrat trapping area. The Pymatuning area in Northern Pennsylvania has a pretty decent population of muskrat but still nothing like the guys experience in the Dakotas or other state like that. We make a trip every year up to the Pymatuning area for the Pa opener on Muskrats and Mink. Our First trip was 3 years ago and it was really a learning experience for my buddy, Billy McKay and I. See here in SW PA we focus on small streams and farm ponds for most of our muskrat trapping. Up there it is mostly trapping marshes.
We learned pretty quick that although muskrat trapping is much the same up there as it is here, there are also a lot of major differences. One of the biggest differences we experienced was trapping out of a canoe vs. trapping out of the bed of a truck. When canoe trapping you need to simplify your sets and equipment to try and cut down on weight in order to fit as many traps in the canoe as you can. By doing this it helps save time and energy rowing back and forth to the truck, which is at time, 2 or 3 miles away.
The best set up we found was to take a Duke #1 ½ coil spring, have a 5 foot extension cable attached to it with a simple 24" tee bar stake secure to the other end. This set up will cover 90% of all the muskrat sets we use there. It is an easy set up to put together, the trap is heavy enough that it drowns the muskrat quickly and with the 5 foot extension cable on there, it allows the rat to get to deeper water without any problems. We would load up several dozens of these set ups into totes and stack them in the middle of the canoe to help distribute the weight. In another smaller tote we would toss in a few #110s for those ideal situations.
As far as lure and bait, we keep it pretty simple. We take a bag of apple, which we cut into quarters and a few good lures.
We are focusing mainly on feed beds as we set out our line. We are looking for the places where they are crawling up on the beds to eat. Most all feed beds have more than 1 crawl up on them. They are usually are opposite sides for the rats that come into them in different directions. Once we locate them, we simply take a 1 ½ and set it at the base of the feed bed so it is set with the levers running up and down the crawl up trail. We want our trap pan just under the water about an inch or 2. We push the stake into the side if the feed bed making sure the extension isn't tangled up so once the muskrat is caught it can dive back into the water without the cable stopping it. We then place a small stick dipped in lure up on the bed about a foot above the trap pan. We will repeat this same set up on the crawl ups we found on that bed before moving to the next bed.
Along these channels we will toss in some mock sides and baited slides to catch the muskrats that may be passing up the feed beds in their travels. We will find a place on the bank where the water is couple of feet deep and the bank is kind of straight up and down. Take your hand or boot and slick up a spot on the bank running from the water up the bank as high as you can. Make it all muddy and shiny. This will make it look like something has been crawling up and down the bank and add great eye appeal to your set to grab their attention as they come by. You will next want to cut out a flat spot just below the water surface for a trap bed. You want your trap bedded solid with the pan a few inches below the water surface and the levers of your trap facing the bank. You want the muskrat to go between the jaws of the trap. We then shove our stake in the bank; once again making sure our extension cable is free and clear. This is where we use the quarter piece of apple. Take your apple slice and pin it to the bank about a foot up above the trap using a stick or a piece of wire. We apply our lure directly to the apple and you have a finished baited mocked slide. Now this set is also effective without the bait and lure but I feel it helps increase our odds and speeds up the catch time.
This is just a couple of the sets that we found are very effective for trapping these types of situations and hopefully this will help out someone on their muskrat line. Remember to keep it simple and just repeat. The biggest thing with catching muskrats is speed and efficiency. This holds even truer when trapping out of a canoe with limited space. Using these simple sets and systems we were able to put 63 muskrats in the canoe in just 4 trap checks in the marsh. At home we would have had weeks and many many miles to try and get that some number.